On a mission to get moving? You might be out of practice, but that doesn’t matter, you can still move in ways that work for you to look after your body and mind. And we’re here to help! In this article, we’ll explore how to start exercising if you’re new to it.
It’s all about low-impact workouts. There is no point pushing yourself straight into the deep end; it’ll only put you off the idea. Instead, take it slow and steady with a light workout routine that you can commit to and won’t scare you away. So, let’s outline a beginner’s workout routine for you to get started with, and you’ll be on your way to working out YOUR way in no time!
2 Low-Impact Workouts to Try
Delving into the world of exercise for the first time can be a daunting task. But we have suggestions for low-impact activities you can easily get on board with. It’s just about finding the activity that works with your lifestyle, gives you a positive introduction to exercise, and moves at a pace you can grow with.
Low-Impact Yoga
One of our top picks for a low-impact workout would be yoga. Yoga is all about stretching and strengthing your body. It’s not high-intensity and doesn’t elevate your heart much. It’s often used as a relaxing activity, and although it does take strength and stability, you don’t need to be an expert at those things to begin with. It’s an activity that can be adapted to ability. Meaning, that as you improve, you can increase the difficulty. Yoga is for everyone, so a great place to start with exercising.
Your yoga routine:
The beauty of yoga is it’s accessible. Do it from home from a YouTube video, or join a local class (there’s plenty around, so we’re confident you can find one near you). The important thing is consistency, if you stay consistent with a yoga routine, you will improve. We recommend doing a quick 10-15 minutes every other day or attending a longer class of 30+ minutes twice a week.
To get you started, here are some easy and beginner-friendly moves to try:


Low-Impact Bodyweight Exercises
Another accessible low-impact option is simple bodyweight routines. This requires no equipment, so you can head to the gym to do them or stay in the privacy of your own home to complete the moves. It comes in the name… bodyweight. Therefore, you are only using your own body and holding your weight in exercises to strengthen yourself. It’s about building muscle and using the muscles that are more neglected day-to-day.
Your bodyweight routine:
Again, staying consistent is the goal. So, for your bodyweight routines, we suggest completing a couple of routines of 20-30 minutes a week. As you improve you might want to increase the number of days you perform the exercises, or simply up to time spent on them to 40+ minutes. Perform your exercises in 8 Reps over 3 Sets. That means doing 8 of the exercise and then resting for 30 seconds before completing another 8, for 3 rounds.
To get you started, here are some simple bodyweight exercises to try:

