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Across the Fence:  What is your favorite exercise?  |
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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl
431 Posts
arttie
iron mountain
michigan
USA
431 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 07:35:43 AM
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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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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13821 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 11:25:41 AM
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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
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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SunnyJam
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Jamie
Seattle
WA
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 11:52:41 AM
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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!
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4822 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 2:25:59 PM
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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.
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Edited by - ddmashayekhi on Mar 05 2014 05:31:07 AM |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 2:30:46 PM
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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
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 8:15:11 PM
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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
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2014 : 4:46:57 PM
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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.
Farmgirl Sister #3759
"There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world"
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17403 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17403 Posts |
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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl
431 Posts
arttie
iron mountain
michigan
USA
431 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 03:56:40 AM
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Grace.
that is funny. I really want a sport like 'restaraunt hopping'. I would be the thinnest, most in shape person ever.
Arttie |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13821 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13821 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17403 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17403 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 6:45:23 PM
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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!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17403 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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HodgeLodge
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Tiana
Berkeley Springs
WV
USA
662 Posts |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2014 : 06:01:19 AM
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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.
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Mar 06 2014 : 1:47:18 PM
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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
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1404 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2014 : 3:49:42 PM
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Watching it on the TV :)
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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl
431 Posts
arttie
iron mountain
michigan
USA
431 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2014 : 04:07:56 AM
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Fork-lifting.......that is funny stuff. I love it.
Arttie |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2014 : 6:10:01 PM
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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
Farmgirl Sister #1348
Little Henhouse on the Island
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2014 : 8:17:13 PM
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I enjoy hiking, yoga and tai chi but my favorite is belly dance. It is extremely relaxing and easy on the joints.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - May 04 2014 : 11:04:51 AM
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I love walking. It clears my mind. Lately, I've been bike riding. I love to excercise.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3986 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3986 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2014 : 2:24:10 PM
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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.
Marie, Sister #5142
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