Staying fit

Mel,

Here is a good video...she is not a professional dancer, so the approach is on fitness, but with good form in the ballet exercises which focus on core and glutes! ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzViWFVgY7U

Happy workouts!

S.C.

p.s. really watch your form while doing any squats...keep your knees in alignment with your toes to avoid overstressing the knees...and in any exercise where you are kicking/lifting the leg to the back, engage your core to keep your lower back happy.:)

RG,

Basic rule of losing weight is less calories in, than being expended daily...simple as that.

As a guy, you need roughly 2,200-2,500 calories a day...so if you want to lose weight safely and steadily, you can decrease to as much as 1,800 calories...but you probably don't want to go lower than this in order to keep up mood and energy.

Eating whole grains/complex carbs, vegetables/fruits and lean protein and dairy is a good plan nutritionally.

...and a moderate workout plan including aerobic activity, weight/resistance training and stretching should be done 3 or more times a week.

Something as simple as walking, biking and basic calisthenics can get you some great results...no gym membership or equipment required.:)

S.C.

Hi

Well done for getting back into your exercise routine you will find this really helpful and as well as keeping you fit and trim it will improve your anxiety.

I used to be an Outdoor Sports Instructor so was supper fit and exercised every day but since I have had my back problems I have not done much exercise but have got back into it this year. I'm not at the level I would like to be but working towards a goal I have set myself which will hopefully get me to a level were I can go windsurfing again.

Hibee