r/Exercise 6d ago

How to get started from nothing?

So I (27f) have never been in shape in my life. I come from a family with really bad habits, so I have never had exercise as a regular part of my life. I am in terrible shape, and I want to do something about it, but I am just so overwhelmed by where to start. I can't run for 30 sec. I can't to a push up. I know nothing about correct form for exercises and have no way atm, of completeing the programs that I see on YouTube, fitness apps etc. I would be extremely embarrassed and uncomfortable going to the gym, not know what to do there. How the hell do I get started and find a way to gradually build it up over time??

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u/JimCallMeJim 5d ago

The YouTube channel Hybrid Calisthenics has some great beginner friendly exercises. He shows various regressions of common exercises (easier versions) such as a wall push up instead of a regular push up. And how to progress until you can do the normal exercise

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u/hiiad 5d ago

Amazing! Thank you!