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OP here. I thought running gets the blood flowing and heart pumping? I do not mind running and want to do it but I guess like others said, take it slow. I guess I am just shocked with how bad of a shape I am in. [/quote]

The problem is that you've never used the muscles in your body this intensively.  You need to slowly retrain your muscles for the heightened exertion.

A good way to start, especially since you have a treadmill is to start with walking for a set distance/time.  Every day, either add distance or shorten the time for the same distance.  When you get to the distance you want as your regular routine, then continue shortening the time to cover that distance until you start jogging.  Then continue until you get to a pace that you feel comfortable with for a routine.  If you skip a day, use the last distance/time without changing.  Once you've gotten yourself into an exercise pattern, you can also add increased inclines (steeper runs) to help increase the exertions for the same time and distance.  If you gradually ease into it your body will adjust gradually and acclimate to the increased activity.  Too often people try to get into exercising without easing into it and set themselves up for failure because their bodies do not adapt to the change in exercise.  This is especially true for people who have never exercised before.
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