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[FattusCattus]

"Working on the basis that something is better than nothing" - this is the key line for me I feel.

[Northern monkey]

Yup that's it
Use it or lose it

[richthekeeper]

Also worth noting that my dad's running has been much easier since he lost a lot (5 stone) of weight. If you sort your diet out and stop eating food for pleasure, you'll find that your body will respond. It's much easier to be active when you're carrying less weight around with you.

[Stuey]

@Northern monkey I can recommend a qualified kettlebell instructor in your area if you want to use kbs, it's worth having a lesson or 2 before going on your own. I can't recommend them enough for mobility, strength and conditioning, I have bought my own over the years and use them pretty much daily. Of course you can always play squash, swim etc on other days or even on the same day.

[Northern monkey]

Ah Stuey, that sounds perfect.
That sort of strength training would cross over into my work etc
And it looks to include the mobility issues too.

My issues with trainers is the age thing, I'd prefer someone of similar age or older, as they are aware first hand of the differences of training past a certain age.

I'm sure a combination of the kettlebells ,(which I can do at home,(no ridiculous monthly charge),, the 10k walking/maybe running, and swimming has to be a start?

[jblowe]

Yoga is meant to be very good.

Started going to Yoga with my wife, only because she did not want to go on her own, I love it. For anyone who has played sport it is easy.  After a few weeks I was right into it, and now go to classes 3 times a week, plus a short morning routine each day. Only thing is your be the only bloke in the class!!! 

[GoodLeave]

Only thing is your be the only bloke in the class!!!

This sounds like a good thing!?

[jblowe]

You would think so!! but the lunchtime classes are for the more mature Lady.

[Northern monkey]

its a time thing again Jason, you know what it's like round here driving anywhere at 5pm ish
I'd spend more time getting to a class somewhere, than I can afford.
I joined a gym in Abingdon last year, and spent more time in traffic than in there, and the forty quid a month membership really pees me off

I suppose the ideal, would be a personal trainer,(over forty) that could coach me through the hiit/kettle bell/yoga/Pilates ?

[Stuey]

Ah Stuey, that sounds perfect.
That sort of strength training would cross over into my work etc
And it looks to include the mobility issues too.

My issues with trainers is the age thing, I'd prefer someone of similar age or older, as they are aware first hand of the differences of training past a certain age.

I'm sure a combination of the kettlebells ,(which I can do at home,(no ridiculous monthly charge),, the 10k walking/maybe running, and swimming has to be a start?

where do you live ill send over the nearest qualified kb trainers? Your plan looks solid to me, a qualified kb trainer set you off on the right tracks.

[Northern monkey]

I'm Abingdon Oxfordshire Stuey

[Stuey]

Quentin (link below) is based in Wantage, I don't know him or the area but looks to be your closest. He is highly qualified through the strongfirst organisation. I train to their principals, which is based on good technique. Contact him and tell him your goals, you'll be suprised how good you feel come the cricket season. 

http://www.strongfirst.com/instructors/united-kingdom/quentin-bevan.001370000076YDHAA2/

[Northern monkey]

Your a star

[Stuey]

Np, let me know how you get on.

[Northern monkey]

I've looked into the kettlebell training locally with strong first , but it's based around set times, ie 7.30pm etc
Looks a cracking set up, with a couple very knowledgeable blokes, but
I'm knackered with this due to work, I can't commit to set times and days etc, the other thing is once the cricket season starts, it has to fit into that
So
I'm gonna buy a couple bells, and YouTube basic exercises
I will also push on with the walking, possible jogging

Managed to dip under 16 stone now, which is a stone off since this time last year, hope fully I can drop another over the year with the help of the training and continued healthy eating