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| princesspatches |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 07:35:43 AM
I have always been active and usually love to exercise. Over the years my passion sports have changed many times.
I used to be an avid runner. But as I have gotten older my body doesn't take so well to the high impact. So then I became a power walker. And now I realize I hate the cold weather. and walking outside in the winter really stinks.
So my new favorite is the elliptical machine at the gym. I get the thrill of running with no impact and the warmth of a gym.
How about all of you? What do you do to keep in shape?
Arttie |
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| churunga |
Posted - May 04 2014 : 2:24:10 PM
I need to exercise and I don't want to do it while going no where. I walk and stay standing when not moving as much as possible. I have a goal of working in the garden for one hour every day in the garden. I love to swim and do so whenever possible. Exercise machines bore me also.
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| Bear5 |
Posted - May 04 2014 : 11:04:51 AM
I love walking. It clears my mind. Lately, I've been bike riding. I love to excercise.
Marly
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| rksmith |
Posted - Mar 17 2014 : 8:17:13 PM
I enjoy hiking, yoga and tai chi but my favorite is belly dance. It is extremely relaxing and easy on the joints.
Rachel
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| TeresaJ25 |
Posted - Mar 17 2014 : 6:10:01 PM
I love love love yoga! Especially practicing outside. It's a great way to stretch and strengthen muscles. It is relaxing and hardworking at the same time!
~Teresa
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| princesspatches |
Posted - Mar 07 2014 : 04:07:56 AM
Fork-lifting.......that is funny stuff. I love it.
Arttie |
| Simple Living |
Posted - Mar 06 2014 : 3:49:42 PM
Watching it on the TV :)
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Mar 06 2014 : 1:47:18 PM
Grace and Sharon... I'm with you!!! My favorite exercise of all is lifting the ice cream spoon slowly to my lips, and then swooping down gently again into the hot fudge sundae to gracefully pick up another bite - LOL! It's magical!
Seriously, though... Swimming and walking... Luxurious swims early on summer mornings and long, relaxing walks with friends late in the afternoons. And yes, Tiana also really hit the nail on the head: Gardening!
I'd love to try Zumba sometime, though... It looks like a blast! All in due time!
Hugs -
Nini
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Mar 06 2014 : 06:01:19 AM
I was going to say Fork-lifting :)
I am bad I have not worked out in forever. When I did I loved using the weight machines at the gym.
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| HodgeLodge |
Posted - Mar 06 2014 : 04:01:18 AM
gardening
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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 6:49:28 PM
Artie,
heeheehee... aren't we selfless,,, willing to go the max for our favorite exercise/sport! lol!
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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 6:45:23 PM
hahahaha! Cj... if I wasn't stuck in Jury Duty all this week and probably 3-4 more days next week, i'd call ya from out in my trailer... we could have a virtual trailer park party... oh heck we just might have to as soon as I am done with Jury duty... I'll pour the wine! lol!
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 1:32:31 PM
Gracie,
I think your favorite exercise is chatting with friends . . . :D :D :D (I wish I could do that right now with you!)
CJ
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| princesspatches |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 03:56:40 AM
Grace.
that is funny. I really want a sport like 'restaraunt hopping'. I would be the thinnest, most in shape person ever.
Arttie |
| katmom |
Posted - Mar 04 2014 : 7:34:51 PM
my favorite exercise... hmmm, let me think... is pulling a box of OREOs out of the cabinet considered exercise,,,
cuz if it is,,, Sign Me Up! lol!
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| knittingmom |
Posted - Mar 04 2014 : 4:46:57 PM
I love going for walks and bike riding (once winter is finally over). Haven't been outside walking much this winter b/c of the brutal cold but do have a treadmill in the living room.
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 8:15:11 PM
I love yoga. Unlike most "exercises" there is no goal except to be in the moment. The only person you compete with is yourself. I've also been working out on the Life Circuit machines at Nautilus (we get a free membership this year as part of out hospital's Wellness Initiative). It makes me feel stronger and I no longer have all that pain in my shoulders. (I carry tension in my shoulders). Next I plan to start doing some cardio workouts to rev up my metabolism. I also love to hike--it's been too cold and icy to hike this winter but I hope to get out soon--nothing like communing with nature. It's my chapel. And everyone is welcome.
Cindy
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| LadyInRed |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 2:30:46 PM
READING is my Favorite exercise. LOL
No, really I love to walk and while I do...I take pictures of flowers and
birds, animals etc.
I love to be out in the Fresh Air.
Smiles and Hugs,
Peggy
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 2:25:59 PM
I love riding my bike. Unfortunately the brutal winter we've had this year has not allowed me to get out for a nice ride. I also really like my exercise dvd's. I have two that have 5 sets of 10 minute work outs on them. One is "Dance Off Belly Fat" and the other is "Core Fusion Thighs & Glutes". Both are excellent and I do 2 routines from each every day. Even on the days I really want to skip, I figure I can do at least one routine for 10 minutes & before I know it, I'm off and going with the other 3.
Dawn in IL |
| SunnyJam |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 11:52:41 AM
I never thought of myself as an "exercise person" until I discovered zumba. Unfortunately machines and jogging bore me to tears, so I would never stick with a gym for very long. Zumba feels more like going to a dance party than exercising. I also love playing tennis, albeit not very well. :) The key to sticking with exercise is truly to find an activity you love!
Farmgirl Sister #2504 |
| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 11:25:41 AM
Our local community center has fitness classes in the pool. My daughter and I like the deep water aerobic sessions twice a week. Just this last year they started a water zumba class on Saturday mornings, at the outdoor pool in the summer and indoors the rest of the year. It is a riot, lots of laughter, great teachers, a serious workout for women from their 20s to their 70's, as hard or easy as you want to make it.
Susan
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 09:48:35 AM
I am a power walker and have been for decades. That is still my favorite, even in the cold weather. I just like being outdoors so much!
CJ
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