How to Get Started with yes2next
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New to exercise or just getting started with yes2next? Here are some suggestions on beginning your journey with us.
First, always listen to your body – if you need to rest, do so. The big goal is to do cardio/walking work 2 to 6 days a week for a total of 150 minutes, strength training twice a week with 1 day of rest. Regardless of your level, try to do any of our balance videos at least twice a week.
Not there yet? No worries. We’re here to help you get there step by step!
Before getting into it, check out these tips to start your exercise journey on the right foot:
Absolute Beginner, new to exercising, or recovering from a setback?
It’s important to get in the habit of moving every day – this will increase your balance, mobility and flexibility to prepare you for cardio/walking and strength workouts.
Start moving for at least 1 minute a day.
Feeling good? Add more seconds or minutes. Try the videos in our Absolute Beginner playlist for one or two weeks.
Build up to any of our Warm Up videos or 5 minute cardio and strength workouts
Goal: Walk/Move 10 minutes 3-5 times a week.
Also, here are some programs using our videos to get you started:
2024 7 Day Get Moving Challenge for Beginners with our New Year 10 Minute Workout.
Jumpstart to Fitness 4 week plan: Receive our 4-week Jumpstart to Fitness plan by signing up for our email list
Beginner
If you can walk 10 minutes 3-5 times a week, that’s great! Keep on building up the amount of time you exercise every day and do at least one strength training session a week for any amount of time. When you have built up your weekly cardio time to 100 minutes, move up to our 30 Day Beginner Workout plan that includes the recommended 150 minutes of cardio/walking per week and 2 full body strength sessions per week.
Jumping Back In Beginner
Familiar with exercising, but just need a push to get back into it?
Do any 10 Minute Walking Workouts 3-5x/week.
When you’re ready, increase exercise time with new workouts 3-5x/week.
Intermediate
Ready to ramp up your workouts?
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day 6 days a week with 1 day of rest or Gentle Stretching.
Always remember to Warm Up and Cool Down..
Mix and match our cardio videos, including those in our Intermediate Playlist
Try our 30-Day Intermediate Workout Plan
Check out our 1-Week Strength Training plan
Do Balance Workouts at least 2 to 3 times a week.
No matter where you are on your fitness journey, remember to prioritize rest, listen to your body, and enjoy the process. We're here to support you every step of the way! You can do it!
