What type of exercise (and how much) is recommended?
If you haven’t been exercising at all, wait three to four weeks until you have adapted to the Medifast program. Then start your exercise plan very slowly. Begin with gentle walking, 10 to 20 minutes per day, and then gradually increase the amount. If you have been exercising prior to starting Medifast, cut your current plan by half during the first three weeks, then gradually build it back up.
If you haven’t been exercising at all, be sure to check with your doctor first to make sure your exercise plan is appropriate for you. Once you re deemed ready, adopt a slow pace. Start with gentle walking. You can take short walks throughout the day or go on a single long one. Make a commitment to walk every day, even if your walk is a short one. Gradually increase the distance and time spent walking once you reach a comfort level. Of course, in addition to walking, you may begin with any exercise that you enjoy. You may try incorporating a variety of exercises such as walking, stair climbing, biking, weight training, aerobics, swimming, pilates, etc. Some people choose the guidance of a personal trainer to help establish an individualized exercise program.
