I can walk endlessly, but have an aversion to strength training, running & swimming as of late

[Anonymous]

Help me get back into those (used to be into running and swimming).

I will gladly go on a 3 mile walk with hills and do but I haven’t lifted weights or done any core work in almost a year. I walk 1 mile each way with groceries in a tote and in a backpack though.

I have a mental block from actually lifting (I have many weights!) or going for a run.

[Anonymous]

Stair climbing is a great alternative to running.

[Anonymous]

Then don't "lift weights". What's important is to choose a workout you know you will stick with. That said it is still important to do some type of resistance training for your bones, muscles, and metabolism. Do things at home where you use your own body weight - it's very effective. takes 15 mins maybe. Do 3 sets of whatever your maximum is for example you can do a max of 10 push ups, so do that 3 times.

1) push ups - works triceps, shoulders, chest
2) planks - works entire core
3) wall squats - works quads and glutes

With these 3 stances you end up working each major muscle group. Set a goal to do more push ups each time, and hold your planks and wall squats longer each time.
Continue enjoying your walks!

[Anonymous]

Couch to 5k app. Nike Run Club app.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Then don't "lift weights". What's important is to choose a workout you know you will stick with. That said it is still important to do some type of resistance training for your bones, muscles, and metabolism. Do things at home where you use your own body weight - it's very effective. takes 15 mins maybe. Do 3 sets of whatever your maximum is for example you can do a max of 10 push ups, so do that 3 times.

1) push ups - works triceps, shoulders, chest
2) planks - works entire core
3) wall squats - works quads and glutes

With these 3 stances you end up working each major muscle group. Set a goal to do more push ups each time, and hold your planks and wall squats longer each time.
Continue enjoying your walks!

Great tips! Similarly, you could try the 7 minute workout
https://greatist.com/move/7-minute-workout-that-science-says-works
https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/the-scientific-7-minute-workout-video-bodyweight-only-total-body-workout