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Exercising without running...

cdskates
cdskates Posts: 49 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm not a runner. Never was. I absolutely hate it. Everybody else in my family uses it to lose weight, but even when I WAS physically fit without really trying, I hated running. And I can't join a gym, because I have NO money (literally).

Anybody out there know a good, healthy exercise that does NOT involve running?

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  • phnx72
    phnx72 Posts: 47 Member
    Aerobic videos on youtube!
  • Ann_Marie_76
    Ann_Marie_76 Posts: 152 Member
    A lot of people on her have great success with Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. You can buy the dvd for around $9.
  • weldinchic
    weldinchic Posts: 34 Member
    Walking! And you can check your local library for exercise videos. And where I'm from family video doesn't charge to rent exercise videos either!
  • amymeenieminymo
    amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
    Walking, biking, rollerblading, tennis (assuming the short bursts of running is ok), swimming, aerobics, cross training, dancing, kickboxing, elliptical, the list goes on and on.
  • josavage
    josavage Posts: 472 Member
    You could walk or bike. You could go to the library and check out fitness dvds. If you have comcast, go to ondemand and look for fitness programs.
  • ErinGiam
    ErinGiam Posts: 396 Member
    Yeah, running definitely isn't the only way to loose weight. I would do a lot of walking and even at home DVDs. I have Jillian Michaels 30 day shred and it is a definite butt-kicker. Also, we have netflix and I have seen some exercise videos on there. Good luck!
  • joamarelo
    joamarelo Posts: 161
    If you cant' buy a DVD or anything else try Interval Walking ;)
  • chrisallcock
    chrisallcock Posts: 173
    ok i may get in trouble for this and its only wat ive read on here but apparently masturbating is a good calorie burner :drinker:
  • bcrawfoot
    bcrawfoot Posts: 5
    i too hate running just cant do it get very out of breath and got big boobs lol, i do power walking can walk nearly 4m/hr so work up a sweat, also i use the wii fit if u have one they r good for fitness or have u got a friend near by who has a wii can do joint work outs and give u support too sometimes can get things on recycle website can get stuff for free in yr area check it out there mayb something available :)
  • dcg8r
    dcg8r Posts: 38
    Are there any free classes in your community? Here, there is a yoga group that offers free yoga every night of the week at different community libraries. There is also a group of people who go for long walks either before work or in the evenings. Look on meetup.com - there are tons of groups on there as well (hiking, biking, swimming, dancing, aerobics, etc).

    I would start with a long walk at a dedicated time, then try to branch out and see if there are others in your community who are interested in doing something active - I'm willing to bet there are, but they don't know how to find you if you don't put yourself out there. :)
  • stariera
    stariera Posts: 224
    I use Gazelle I managed to catch mine at a local GNC for about $60. It's great and alot less impact on my knees another great feature it tells me how many calories I'm burning so I can keep up accurately with those.
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    ok i may get in trouble for this and its only wat ive read on here but apparently masturbating is a good calorie burner :drinker:

    :devil:

    LOL!!!!

    I have to say - I always hated running. I know a lot of running haters felt a lot of success from the couch to 5K program. You should give it a try!
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    Of course - there is always Zumba!!!!
  • End6ame
    End6ame Posts: 903
    The following uses only body weight exercises and requires only a pull-up bar and jump rope.

    Warm-up
    • Static Stretching
    • Jump Rope (Perform in intervals, 20 seconds at HIGH intensity, 10 seconds rest, Perform 2 sets at 4 minutes each)

    Workout A:
    • Body Weight Squats (hands behind head): 4x10, then 1xFailure
    • Close Grip Push-ups: 4x10, then 1xFailure
    • Pull-ups: 4x10, then 1xFailure
    • Bridges: 3x30 seconds

    Workout B:
    • Body Weight Lunges (per leg): 4x10, then 1xFailure
    • Wide Grip Push-ups: 4x10, then 1xFailure
    • Chin-ups: 4x10, then 1xFailure
    • Reverse Crunches: 4x10 then 1xFailure

    Schedule:
    • Monday: Workout A
    • Wednesday: Workout B
    • Friday: Workout A
    • Monday: Workout B
    • Wednesday: Workout A
    • Friday: Workout B
  • becca0211
    becca0211 Posts: 250 Member
    Both Comcast and Verizon have TONS of free workouts available OnDemand. There is everything from yoga, to high intensity cardio and kick boxing.
  • cdskates
    cdskates Posts: 49 Member
    Wow! Thanks everybody!!!!
  • rickydeuce
    rickydeuce Posts: 80
    And if you can't afford to buy a DVD, try the library.
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