Looking for advice on exercise

[Athgar]

I'm a 19 year old male that has done more or less nothing in the way of exercise for several years, lately I've decided that I should really do something about that but I don't know where to start. I don't really want to join a gym. What sort of exercises are conducive to good health and how long/often should they be done? Any general advice welcome too

[mrknowall]

All gyms all not the same,Some are there for people who want to get BIG.
And then there are Health clubs for people who want to get fit.ie David lloyd/JJB the health clubs all have a TV on each machine
Swiming is one of the best between 20/30 minutes 2/3 times a week.
Try walking ie instead of getting in a car or taxi when you go out.
Do you have a dog?

[Bigeye74]

Find a uncompetitive run in your local area thats bout 4 months away, pay your entrance fee and follow a training program for it. 5 - 10 kms is a good distance. If the run is a big one, training programs will be online, failing that use google or buy a book on the subject.
Bear in mind that when you first start training everything hurts. This feeling soon fades and you should see the result of your productivity.
I'm only using a run as an example, what ever you do keep setting targets to meet. This will get you over any emotional peaks and troughs.

[Athgar]

I do not have a dog

Cheers for the advice