Whats the ideal aerobic workout for someone that just quit smoking?
FastEddie asked:
I just quit smoking, best life decision Ive ever made. I am so excited about quitting and I really want to start working out more, not necessarily weight training, just aerobics for now to get adjusted to being physical again. Im not completely out of shape, well maybe a bit. 5′9″, 187lbs, 23 years old, male. Anyway I went for a walk last night, which turned into a jog, which turned into a coughing fit, and that was after a 1/4 mile of jogging. Also, my chest felt real tight which was kinda scary. I know I have to take it easy, but Im just trying to figure out what would be a good and safe aerobic regimen for a exsmoker.
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October 2nd, 2008 at 6:12 am
See your doctor, he/she can reccomend a safe exercise program and gradually build your stamina up again. Also if the doctor says its ok, go to the local pool and use the steam room, and maybe take a swim. The steam room is a good way to detoxify your body after having chemicals from smoking in you. Swimming is also a great workout. Good Luck! And congrats on the quitting!
October 5th, 2008 at 10:12 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!! for the good decision…
For now you’ll be good walking no to slow though.
And start a good diet, healthier, you know fruits, vegies, cereal, meat, nuts, beans, etc.
So your body will b getting prepare to do more exercise
October 6th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
I went through the same thing last year, I quit smoking because I wanted to train for a marathon (I later learned that baby steps are ideal!) The best way is to start small. If you’re interested in running (the best workout by far — cheap and easy) try going to halhigdon.com. He has a variety of training programs for beginners. These will get you in shape even if you aren’t planning on running a race. I liked running because it really works your lungs and heart. If you keep up with it, you see results in a relatively short period of time. Plus, getting fresh air makes cigarette smoke seem so confining and disgusting!
I also liked pilates, kickboxing, and strenght training. These kinds of workouts focus a lot on building inner strength as well, which it takes a lot of to quit smoking. It helps to set a goal for yourself, too.
Needless to say, try to incorporate some fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet, if you don’t already. For me, the more fresh foods and fresh water (lots of it) I put in my body, the less I wanted to feel that heavy, cloudy tar. I can’t stress the water thing enough, because besides the fact that your new workout routine requires it, it’ll give you something else to do with your hands besides smoke.
One last tip — go to sparkpeople.com. The have so much information on living a healthy lifestyle, workouts, and diets, and you tailor it specifically to your needs. There’s even an option if you’re quitting smoking. Best of all, it’s completely FREE!
Hopefully through all of my rambling you found something that’s of use to you!