First, check with your doctor before doing any new exercise regimen, which should ideally include some brisk walking or another activity that raises your heart rate.
First, check with your doctor before doing any new exercise regimen, which should ideally include some brisk walking or another activity that raises your heart rate. To add some simple strength training to your routine, L'Italien suggests starting with two basic exercises that strengthen a wide range of muscles in the body: a squat and a bent-over row (see photos below).