First, run it by your doctor. Depending on your age and whether or not you need a stress test before you join a gym (that's what happend to my husband), they found a blockage and he had to have a stent put in.

I think it's always a good idea to ask your doctor "hey, I want to start an exercise program, any reason why I shouldn't"???.

He'll either give you a thumbs up and say "take it easy on the knees, or wherever you have any kind of problem", or he'll say "no, not until you get checked out".

Everybody has various problems, but exercise gets the heart pumping, brings oxygen to the cells, etc.

Walking is always a good beginning. (that is if you are able to do this).

So I wish you well on your road to exercising.

Remember to have fun.

I put on my ipod, turn on the disco music and I go for walks. Sometimes I hobble, but I get there.