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Staying fit might seem challenging sometimes, but you can often accomplish it more easily than you imagine. You can always eat healthy and get plenty of rest. That should form the basis of your routine.

If you have a primary doctor who you like and trust, you might talk to them about your options if you want to lose weight and put on some muscle mass. Make sure you only speak to a doctor about these things if you have a rapport with them, though. A random doctor who doesn’t know you might not understand some aspects of your medical history that makes certain types of exercise difficult or impossible. 

Finding a well-reviewed doctor online can help you in other ways as well. It allows you to see if any doctors near you have any lawsuits pending. Medical negligence can cause many disabilities, and far too many doctors make serious mistakes when treating patients. 

Once you find a doctor who you like and you ask them about suitable ways to stay fit, they might bring up one or more of the following options. 

Jogging

Your doctor might recommend jogging. Most people can do it unless they have previous injuries that make it difficult. You might also have asthma or another medical condition that makes it challenging. 

Assuming you can jog, though, it is a useful tool to have in your arsenal to keep you fit because it costs you nothing. Maybe you don’t feel like you have the money to join a gym right now. If so, all you need to try jogging is to put on a pair of shorts, a loose-fitting shirt, and some tennis shoes or sneakers that fit you well.

Next, you can plot out where you’ll jog. You might head to a nearby park that has some jogging trails. You can also jog on city streets. If you do, though, make sure you stay away from heavy traffic. Try to only jog on streets that have sidewalks. 

Walking

If you do not feel like you can jog for medical reasons, then walking works as well. If you walk, that’s easier on your knees. However, you won’t burn as many calories by walking as you would by jogging. 

Walking also has some additional benefits. You might take your dog on walks if you have one. That way, you can stay fit together. Your dog needs exercise too, and you can bond while on walks together. 

If you don’t have a dog, you might ask some friends if they want to go out walking with you. If some of your buddies also want to get in shape, maybe you can encourage each other.

You might walk with a spouse or partner. You’re getting some exercise together, but you can also talk about your day or anything else on your mind. It’s a way to burn some calories while also spending enjoying some quality time. 

Cycling

If you don’t mind paying to buy a bicycle, then cycling might appeal. There’s the initial expense when you buy the bike and a helmet. However, once you have them, you can probably use them for several years, assuming you take care of them. 

Cycling will work on several of your muscle groups simultaneously. Your legs get the best workout, though, since you need them to propel you up hills. You can develop impressive leg muscles with a bike if you use it regularly. 

Much like jogging or walking, you might enlist some other individuals who have bikes and would like to spend some time with you. You can go out as a group a couple of times per week. 

You may also find some fun establishments around your neighborhood that you never knew about that you’ll take the time to visit at a later date. If you go further afield, you can explore some neighborhoods you didn’t know much about. 

Using Resistance Bands

Staying on the subject of exercise equipment that doesn’t cost very much, you can buy some resistance bands. Some individuals purchase heavy weights that they use to work on their strength. However, resistance bands will do the job just as well.

You can buy them through an online entity like Amazon, or through some brick-and-mortar store locations. Once you have them, you can either ask a doctor about some exercises you might try, or else you can have a one-time session with a personal trainer. They can recommend some exercises depending on what muscle groups you would most like to target.

Resistance bands allow you to try dozens or even hundreds of exercises. You can also use them in the comfort of your home. Many people who are not very social like exercising at home with resistance bands more than spending time surrounded by other gym-goers.  

Yoga

You can also try yoga. Much like jogging or walking, yoga requires virtually no equipment. You may want a yoga mat that you can unroll and put down on a convenient patch of floor in your home, but that’s about it. 

You might not know very much about yoga, but you can quickly learn some of the easier exercises. You can attend a couple of yoga classes to get the hang of it, or else you can watch a few YouTube videos if you don’t have the money or inclination to seek out a nearby yoga studio. 

Yoga works on both strength and flexibility. You might also enjoy the tranquility and calm that comes with it. You can work on your body and then meditate for a few minutes afterward to clear your mind. You might download an app to your smartphone that guides you if you feel that you need help inspiring yourself.

You might try several of these exercise ideas. If you do yoga a couple of times per week, jog, and go for a bike ride as well, you should soon find yourself in excellent shape.

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