Exercize supporters

[Nut]

A long time ago one of my Drill Instructors told us of a small easy thing to do WHILE being a couch potato. When ever a commercial comes on, just roll off the couch and do 5, 10, ? push-ups. In one two hour movie, doing 5 push-ups each commercial, you can wind up doing alot of push-ups. And just doing acouple at a time you shouldn't start sweating.

[fireaunt]

I am a firm believer in chunking a task down. Since the commercials are getting longer they are a good time for a stretch or bend or jumping jack or run in place- Great idea!

[swissarmygirl]

I never liked having a coffee table in the living room. I liked having the floor space, so I could sit on the floor and stretch while watching TV. When Honeyman and I moved in together, his (ugly) coffee table came with him.

I'm still hoping to get my hands on that thing and change it into something less hideous.

[Miriam C.]

I hate coffee tables too. Too many bruises. Well I hand sanded the top of the TD, (3rd day in a row.) Epoxy sure is hard. Got up at 7am to do this so I am tiredddddddddd.....Do I have to walk if I went up and down a ladder?

[fireaunt]

I think ladder climbing is considered as part of the maintaining balance group.

[edlfrey]

I try to walk ~6miles everyday - I said I try.

Since I started this program on August 31, 2006 I've covered 4,017 miles or 5.53 miles per day.

The obstacle that I must overcome is how to keep this up while on the road traveling. Last year I didn't keep it up and over the three months that I was on the road my blood pressure went up 10 points. This year I'm going to do better, I'm not quite sure how yet - but I'm going to do better.

[Streaker]

Get a Wii It works beleive it or not.And its fun too. I was sore for two weeks after I got it. Those of you that have it know what I'm talking about but its like everything else. You have to do it for it to work. I use an elliptical machine at home and it works. They take some serious getting used to though. This thing nearly killed me the first 2 weeks I used it. I still have about 30 lbs I want to get rid of but it all takes time. Seems to take 10 times as long to loose it as it does to put it on.

[CAJUN LADY]

Get a Wii It works beleive it or not.And its fun too. I was sore for two weeks after I got it. Those of you that have it know what I'm talking about but its like everything else. You have to do it for it to work. I use an elliptical machine at home and it works. They take some serious getting used to though. This thing nearly killed me the first 2 weeks I used it. I still have about 30 lbs I want to get rid of but it all takes time. Seems to take 10 times as long to loose it as it does to put it on.

Amen to Wii!! I love mine and for the first 2 weeks I probably played 2 hours a night! I was in pain! So, I had to make myself play for just an hour or less at night. The boxing is the biggest workout and I was exhausted after 3 rounds. It is a wonderful game machine. Tennis, bowling, boxing, golf...all fun and makes you sweat.

Ok, I am getting up right now and going on my treadmill. I have a TV in that room so I watch a good program, put my water bottle in the holder, put the fan on and just walk. I only go about 2.8 to 3 miles an hour but that's ok...I'm working my way up and I don't want to burn out. One thing is I love to dance...just not in front of people...so I put my music on when I'm at home alone and dance while I do housework. I also do water aerobics in my pool. I put some music on and just start moving. Nothing is scheduled, I just do whatever comes to my head that day. Like QuietOutdoorsMan said, you don't want to burn out. I have a bike but it's been too hot to ride but I am going to start doing it later in the evenings now. Just mix it up so you won't get burnt out.

Ok....I'm off. I'll be back at 8:00 huffin' and puffin' to post.

[Steve_Cox]

I hate exercise. I sometimes get an extreme workout just working. But, I have lost 21 pounds in about 7 weeks. I've been on the South Beach Diet. It's has been pretty easy to stay to it. Only another 208 pounds to go and I'll be gone.

[CAJUN LADY]

I hate exercise. I sometimes get an extreme workout just working. But, I have lost 21 pounds in about 7 weeks. I've been on the South Beach Diet. It's has been pretty easy to stay to it. Only another 208 pounds to go and I'll be gone.

I do too but I found if I walk the tread about 15-20 min. early in the a.m. I feel a lot better at work. You didn't need to lose weight but good for you! South Beach meals are actually tasty. I like their Chicken Ceasar wraps. BTW, I like your new avatar.

8/27/08:
Ok, I did my 'improvements' from 7:45 to 8:30. Started off rough but I feel good.

Rode my bike around the neighborhood and chain came off half way through. Learned how to put a chain back on. Rode fast for 22 min. I hate my bike.

Came home and got on the tread for exactly 11 minutes at incline at 3.0. Doesn't sound like much but I don't want to burn out and hate the thing. The time in between was trying to fix the friggin chain. I feel good though.

Shower time.

[Beachbuggy]

I am a firm believer in chunking a task down. Since the commercials are getting longer they are a good time for a stretch or bend or jumping jack or run in place- Great idea!

Oh, I thought commercials were for snack runs

[Steve_Cox]

In the new So Beach book there are interval exercises, where you walk a regular pace, then walk at a fast pace for 30 seconds, regular pace 2 minutes, etc....As you get conditioned, the times change to match your endurance. It works.

[Fenlason]

I am a fairly regular exerciser. As has been said, it is important to do something you like. I think variety is good also. It helps keep it interesting, and it gives you a more balanced fitness. I run, walk and bike. [road and mountain] In the winter [I live with snow] I cross country ski and snowshoe.. and when the trails are frozen also mountain bike then also. I do also have indoor equipment. I have an eliptical, a waterrower, a couple of indoor bikes.. an upright and a recumbent. I also have a weight machine and free weights.

I also stretch and do yoga. I also work seperately on balance. just try standing on one leg for a couple of minutes A few months ago I bought an Indo balance board.. it is fun ...good for balance.. as well as the muscles of balance. It is a great, fun workout.

I try to do a little something first thing in the morning.. and then a larger workout later in the day.

I would like to easily add swimming to my list..another great workout....but not sure how..

glenn

[Fenlason]

In the new So Beach book there are interval exercises, where you walk a regular pace, then walk at a fast pace for 30 seconds, regular pace 2 minutes, etc....As you get conditioned, the times change to match your endurance. It works.

intervals are great

[Cynda & Steve]

The only exercise I'm getting right now is working on the "little campie" since it has to be ready for the first gathering in 3 weeks. I hope with the three day weekend to make a lot of headway!!

But, after it's done, I promise to work-out at least one hour a day due to everyone's great inspirations!!

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