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Yes, that has always been a problem for me. That's why I'm focusing on calisthenics and walking. Maybe if I get into the fitness spirit, intense cardio will not seem so frightening

February 15 3 mile walk (walk your belly flat)+ 10 min abs Yesterday I didn't do anything and I feel guilty, because I should have (following Leslie Sansone's program) I feel pain in all the right places, except the tummy, even after abs, even after tightening the belly during an hour of excersice. What must a girl do to achieve that? Still haven't achieved discipline in my eating habits. I'm working on that but easier said than done. I know exactly what to do, but do I do it?

I agree that a dojo or gym is better for correct technique and motivation, but right now I am just trying to quietly make a habit out of keeping fit. I know myself and I want to do this at home, but later who knows! Anything to get me moving again is fine at this early stage As for nutrition I couldn't agree more. I live in Greece and the mediterranean model is what I should re introduce myself to, and it's very easy for me to do and keep up. Working long hours broke my good habits, but I'm getting back on track. Maybe I'll stick to bodyweight and walking and not pursue karate, or maybe I'll end up in a dojo, who knows. This forum is a big help though.

This log is a great idea, and I'll give it a try although I am nowhere near everybody's level. In fact I am just starting after years of no exercising at all. My goals are: to put fitness in my life in the form of walking, bodyweight and kata training. All at home and by myself, but of course I have this forum as well. I have already received great advice. Before trying kata, I'll try to get in some sort of shape by other means, in order to get my body moving again. Anyway, here we go. February 8 3 mile walk from Leslie Sansone's DVD. I had no problem keeping up, I wasn't out of breath and it was pleasant. Which surprised me. I used hand weights towards the end, and that made a difference in the arm exercises. Today I feel a little sore in several places in my upper and lower body, but not around my waist and tummy. I shall have to focus on those areas as well. I'll walk a few more days before I get into further training. I'm using this time to read and learn more, and to devise a better plan of action.

Thank you so much for your tips. Such guidance is very valuable. I am not exactly overweight, although I could lose a few kilos. However I am so unfit, that making sudden moves could have bad results! I will be very careful with kicks, thank you!

Thank you. All this great advice makes clearer and clearer how I'm going to do this. I'll be very careful and patient with the dvds. I'll do walking (from a fitness dvd), kata and bodyweight. And we'll see what happens. I'll participate in the forum's log, which I find very inspiring, and I'll keep asking for advice

Thank you for some great and encouraging answers! I will give the dvds a try, being very careful to do things properly and with full egagement. I also found several dojo pdfs online, with detailed instructions on the kata. I know that joining a dojo is the best thing to do, however I am happy that nobody dismissed my idea to start this on my own. You just motivated me more than you know! As for the gym, I went alone, but I would have quit even with friends. I can see why you say that a dojo is not the same experience. Cardio I don't mind, as long as it doesn'r bring me to the point of a heart attack. I don't mind pushing the muscles, but the heart is another matter. As for calisthenics, I should start again I suppose, because I have convict conditioning and I love the exercises. I will simply have to be more disciplined. This forum is great, I am still reading posts. I like the focus and energy of karate more than any other thing I've tried so far. That was a very long thank you, by the way, but I mean it.

Hi everyone. I am a complete beginner, in fact I haven't started yet. I have been trying to find a fitness routine for flexibility and weight loss. So far I've quit every gym membership and dvd program I've ever started. Why? For the usual reasons I suppose, but mostly for two: I hate cardio that leaves you dead, and doing exercises becomes boring after a while. I found Hirokazu Kanazawa's dvds on youtube and I though this is interesting. The idea of perfecting a movement appeals to me a lot. The fact that you pay attention to details is also nice. Do you think it's possible for me to do this alone, for fitness I mean, not for becoming a martial artist. And would it work? The kata against lack of fitness. I understand that most of you are very serious about martial arts, but this is also a serious question. Who better to answer it than people who really like this sort of thing? I am a woman, by the way, not overweight but unfit. I have very good stamina though, because I walk a lot, and the only dvd that held my interest was the walking series by Leslie Sansone. I also like calisthenics as an exercise, but I could never keep at it. I'd appreciate any answer. Thanks!