Going on vacation....

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nachoqtpie
nachoqtpie Posts: 81
in Fitness and Exercise
So... I'm going on vacation to visit my mom in Houston next week. I'm leaving my Jillian Michaels video here for my workout partner. I believe I will be taking my Biggest Loser Cardio Max tho. I do have a question for all of you. I am definitely starting to get some definition in my muscles, but, they're covered in flubber! :sad:
While I'm in Houston, I want to step it up. My Momma has a pool. So, my question is... do I jog (And hope I don't get lost) or swim? I'm not worried about being out of breath... it will do me good! I quit smoking almost 2 months ago, and it would do me good to get some of that gunk out of there!! LOL
Let me know what you guys think! I'm open to all suggestions.

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  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
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    You can jog anywhere, swim!
  • autumn130
    autumn130 Posts: 48
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    I would say swim! Mainly because it is going to be SO hot. And you may end up putting more gunk in your lungs with our lovely pollution warnings. :sick:
    But you may start out with run and then hit the pool.
  • stringcheeze
    stringcheeze Posts: 286
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    Swim. It's easier on the joints, would probably involve more body parts and muscle groups than jogging, and water would provide extra resistance to your movements.
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
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    Why not do both?
  • aunienue
    aunienue Posts: 416
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    I also vote for both. How great would a swim feel after a run?? :bigsmile:
  • RedneckWmn
    RedneckWmn Posts: 3,202 Member
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    I say swim. It's definitely an excellent workout. Jog in the pool! Jogging in Houston this time of the year outside I can't imagine being much fun. It's way too hot for me. I live in Dallas my whole life and I still wouldn't do it. Have fun on your vacation! Way to plan ahead!
  • nachoqtpie
    nachoqtpie Posts: 81
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    I never thought about jogging in the pool. We live in Jacksonville NC, so, I'm used to the heat and humidity. Since I'm an hour ahead I would be waking up around 5:30 to go jog. Maybe I will just do the jogging in the pool... we will see... LOL
  • girlwillloselbs
    girlwillloselbs Posts: 11 Member
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    I leave for my cruise in 87 days!!
    I am currently 190 lbs & I would love to be 165-170 by then.
    Any tips????
  • keith0373
    keith0373 Posts: 2,154 Member
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    Swimming is 0 impact and you are 30+. I would definately go that route! The calorie burns are great and anything you can do to lessen the stress on joints is a good thing. Unless you are used to it, save the running for when you get closer to your weight loss goal. Getting hurt ruins the whole thing and this is a marathon not a sprint.

    Notice that the ones who said to do both are skinny!

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