What's your favourite way to exercise/work out?

curvymegan89
curvymegan89 Posts: 98 Member
edited November 20 in Fitness and Exercise
Mine is dancing. I took up pole dancing last year, and love the strength it has given me, as well as slimming down my waist line.
My goal is to take up adult ballet/contemporary classes once I get out of the obese weight range.
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Running for me
  • cargotrailer
    cargotrailer Posts: 62 Member
    Weightlifting right now. I was in to sprint triathlons a few years back, so running, swimming, and cycling. I hope to get back to that when time allows.
  • timsla
    timsla Posts: 174 Member
    Power lifting something about pulling 100 of pounds of the ground does it for me.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    walking outside or bellydance are my favorites
  • timsla
    timsla Posts: 174 Member
    At the same time !
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    Ironandwine69 wrote: »
    Cleaning my house and having sex.

    And you wonder why you get so many FRs...
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    edited August 2017
    Cycling and/or mountain biking. Hopefully one day, unicycling.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Lifting weights, yoga, dance, interval training sometimes. I would love to get into pole!!
  • clayelliott847
    clayelliott847 Posts: 125 Member
    Weight lifting. I use the gym at work during lunch. If something comes up, it feels strange to actually eat lunch during lunch, instead working out.
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    Power lifting! Pole seems like it would be so much fun - I tried one class before but didn't stick with it
  • Ironandwine69
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    jjpptt2 wrote: »
    Ironandwine69 wrote: »
    Cleaning my house and having sex.

    And you wonder why you get so many FRs...

    Well according to the forums lately, these two activities burn calories.

    I just wanted to pretend I work out.

    On a serious note, my favorite is lifting. Some running.
    That's about it.
  • michellebirtleeds
    michellebirtleeds Posts: 62 Member
    I loathed weight lifting for years. Then I realized that I could lift weights *without* doing bench press. Now I love weight lifting.

    I know it sounds stupid, but it seemed like all weight lifters did bench press, so how could I possibly lift without it? I do overhead press instead.

    I also genuinely enjoy running.
  • kpkitten
    kpkitten Posts: 164 Member
    Running. When my house purchase goes through I'm going to start lifting though, which I hope I'll love.
    Then I'll have to decide which is my main activity. Probably running, at least until I'm close to goal.
  • mabearof6
    mabearof6 Posts: 684 Member
    Running and the Elliptical
  • MikeinNOLA
    MikeinNOLA Posts: 91 Member
    CrossFit, and running, and lifting, and playing anything, and more CrossFit.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Crossfit and trail running. And doing whatever is needed to build strength, work capacity and endurance
  • KiraChristiansen
    KiraChristiansen Posts: 26 Member
    I'm enjoying running for it's cheapness(&limited commute) right now, but dancing would be my ideal. :)I am a ballet teacher and I'm going to give some unsolicited advice to the OP: Don't wait to sign up for ballet. Most of it can be modified, and few adult classes make you wear a leotard& tights. Unless you are saving it up as a reward, sign up for a progressive beginner class now, as enrollment should be starting soon for most studios. It's a ton of hard work- you'll really feel it.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    KiraChristiansen wrote: »
    I'm enjoying running for it's cheapness(&limited commute) right now, but dancing would be my ideal. :)I am a ballet teacher and I'm going to give some unsolicited advice to the OP: Don't wait to sign up for ballet. Most of it can be modified, and few adult classes make you wear a leotard& tights. Unless you are saving it up as a reward, sign up for a progressive beginner class now, as enrollment should be starting soon for most studios. It's a ton of hard work- you'll really feel it.

    Running is cheap?! :noway: :laugh:
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    KiraChristiansen wrote: »
    I'm enjoying running for it's cheapness(&limited commute) right now, but dancing would be my ideal. :)I am a ballet teacher and I'm going to give some unsolicited advice to the OP: Don't wait to sign up for ballet. Most of it can be modified, and few adult classes make you wear a leotard& tights. Unless you are saving it up as a reward, sign up for a progressive beginner class now, as enrollment should be starting soon for most studios. It's a ton of hard work- you'll really feel it.

    Running is cheap?! :noway: :laugh:

    Yep. Compared to cycling, it's basically free.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Hiking is my favorite. Also enjoy basketball, gardening and my Total Gym.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    jjpptt2 wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    KiraChristiansen wrote: »
    I'm enjoying running for it's cheapness(&limited commute) right now, but dancing would be my ideal. :)I am a ballet teacher and I'm going to give some unsolicited advice to the OP: Don't wait to sign up for ballet. Most of it can be modified, and few adult classes make you wear a leotard& tights. Unless you are saving it up as a reward, sign up for a progressive beginner class now, as enrollment should be starting soon for most studios. It's a ton of hard work- you'll really feel it.

    Running is cheap?! :noway: :laugh:

    Yep. Compared to cycling, it's basically free.

    $300 for shoes every year... vs $200 for a bike...

    And yeah, I know you could spend more for a bike, but you can spend more for shoes too..

    For the casual athlete, biking is less expensive.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    Dancing at the club!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    jjpptt2 wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    KiraChristiansen wrote: »
    I'm enjoying running for it's cheapness(&limited commute) right now, but dancing would be my ideal. :)I am a ballet teacher and I'm going to give some unsolicited advice to the OP: Don't wait to sign up for ballet. Most of it can be modified, and few adult classes make you wear a leotard& tights. Unless you are saving it up as a reward, sign up for a progressive beginner class now, as enrollment should be starting soon for most studios. It's a ton of hard work- you'll really feel it.

    Running is cheap?! :noway: :laugh:

    Yep. Compared to cycling, it's basically free.

    $300 for shoes every year... vs $200 for a bike...

    And yeah, I know you could spend more for a bike, but you can spend more for shoes too..

    For the casual athlete, biking is less expensive.

    What can you get (except maybe an older road bike) for $200?

    I like them both equally, I can't ride outside all year 'round (I'm not one of those crazy Canucks that rides outside when it's -40) but I can, ad do, run winter & summer.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    BrianSharpe wrote: »
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    jjpptt2 wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    KiraChristiansen wrote: »
    I'm enjoying running for it's cheapness(&limited commute) right now, but dancing would be my ideal. :)I am a ballet teacher and I'm going to give some unsolicited advice to the OP: Don't wait to sign up for ballet. Most of it can be modified, and few adult classes make you wear a leotard& tights. Unless you are saving it up as a reward, sign up for a progressive beginner class now, as enrollment should be starting soon for most studios. It's a ton of hard work- you'll really feel it.

    Running is cheap?! :noway: :laugh:

    Yep. Compared to cycling, it's basically free.

    $300 for shoes every year... vs $200 for a bike...

    And yeah, I know you could spend more for a bike, but you can spend more for shoes too..

    For the casual athlete, biking is less expensive.

    What can you get (except maybe an older road bike) for $200?

    I like them both equally, I can't ride outside all year 'round (I'm not one of those crazy Canucks that rides outside when it's -40) but I can, ad do, run winter & summer.

    Walmart, Target, etc Lasts 12-18 months.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    jjpptt2 wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    KiraChristiansen wrote: »
    I'm enjoying running for it's cheapness(&limited commute) right now, but dancing would be my ideal. :)I am a ballet teacher and I'm going to give some unsolicited advice to the OP: Don't wait to sign up for ballet. Most of it can be modified, and few adult classes make you wear a leotard& tights. Unless you are saving it up as a reward, sign up for a progressive beginner class now, as enrollment should be starting soon for most studios. It's a ton of hard work- you'll really feel it.

    Running is cheap?! :noway: :laugh:

    Yep. Compared to cycling, it's basically free.

    $300 for shoes every year... vs $200 for a bike...

    And yeah, I know you could spend more for a bike, but you can spend more for shoes too..

    For the casual athlete, biking is less expensive.

    I disagree... I don't think you're comparing apples to apples. A "causual athlete" isn't going to go get fitted for shoes and buy 2 pairs of high end shoes each year, but then buy a off-the-floor department store bike. They'll go to a bike shop and get a low end bike, which will probably cost $400-$600 minimum. They are either going to get both target shoes and a target bike, or they're going to get shoes from a running store and a bike from a bike shop.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Playing sports for cardio and lifting weights for strength
  • VeronicaA76
    VeronicaA76 Posts: 1,116 Member
    Lifting weights.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    BrianSharpe wrote: »
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    jjpptt2 wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    KiraChristiansen wrote: »
    I'm enjoying running for it's cheapness(&limited commute) right now, but dancing would be my ideal. :)I am a ballet teacher and I'm going to give some unsolicited advice to the OP: Don't wait to sign up for ballet. Most of it can be modified, and few adult classes make you wear a leotard& tights. Unless you are saving it up as a reward, sign up for a progressive beginner class now, as enrollment should be starting soon for most studios. It's a ton of hard work- you'll really feel it.

    Running is cheap?! :noway: :laugh:

    Yep. Compared to cycling, it's basically free.

    $300 for shoes every year... vs $200 for a bike...

    And yeah, I know you could spend more for a bike, but you can spend more for shoes too..

    For the casual athlete, biking is less expensive.

    What can you get (except maybe an older road bike) for $200?

    I like them both equally, I can't ride outside all year 'round (I'm not one of those crazy Canucks that rides outside when it's -40) but I can, ad do, run winter & summer.

    Walmart, Target, etc Lasts 12-18 months.

    LOL.....I should have qualified it with "what can you get that's worth riding...." I'd go used before buying a big box store bike. They're usually of very poor quality, assembled incorrectly etc...

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=kO9-o7pcHBg
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
    Powerlifting. Crossfit. Strongman.
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