What he said. First check would be making sure device is set as default and that it picks up sound when looking at it in recording devices. If it's not there or doesn't pick up, then the real troubleshooting begins.
It's all about starting at a level that's comfortable for you... Once you find that level, it's just a matter of building up slowly ;)
Even walking slowly is better than sitting in a chair, as long as you're pushing yourself it's all going to help with fitness levels.
I think the hardest part...
Hmm... Looks interesting. Well, I did just reinstall windows so have been trying to decide what editing software to use, guess I'll give it a go.
Edit: Installation went mostly smoothly, just a couple of issues. Here's the solution that worked for me for anybody that runs into the same ones...
The half price sale requires a new mission file, so it doesn't always get released as soon as it's supposed to. Should be live at some point over the next few days.
- Marc