As I work out, I've started playing with my.....

Tiana405

PS3! As of yesterday.... I wheeled my elliptical out to the livingroom and wondered if I could play my PS3 and exercise at the same time. EUREKA! Next thing I knew, I'd been on there for an HOUR, which I'd never done before and it was sooooo great! Just wanted to share my joy and excitement!

skinnyjeans13

LOL hilarious. I'm going to try this with my Wii. I mean, Wii Sports on an elliptical can only end in hilarity.

Aeliyah

YES! Love it! :drinker:

Jacquibennett

What were you playing? I may have to try this with my xbox.

Tiana405

LOL hilarious. I'm going to try this with my Wii. I mean, Wii Sports on an elliptical can only end in hilarity.

WOW! Let me know how that goes! Hilarity is a must in all situations! :happy:

shovav91

That's an amazing idea! I only wish I had a PS3, and an elliptical for that matter... =/

Tiana405

What were you playing? I may have to try this with my xbox.

Well, I wanted to start out with something simple, just so I knew I could do it.... Lego Harry Potter 1-4. LMFAO!!!!!! It was soooo much fun! I would play a level, look down at the screen and BAM! 20 minutes... gone! Didn't even feel like five! It was GREAT! Didn't use the arm thingies, so I got a core workout, too, b/c I had to keep my balance! You've GOT to try this! Definitely my new favorite thing! :laugh:

liveinthemix

I'm gonna have to try this.!!! I'll probably fall off of the elliptical somehow during the process!! But I'll dust myself of..and get back on!

Acg67

you're doing it wrong...

Tiana405

That's an amazing idea! I only wish I had a PS3, and an elliptical for that matter... =/

I just got my ps3 last week! I used to have 2 xbox's, a ps3 AND a wii, but I got robbed twice in 1 month before I moved. Wonder why. HA! I just bought my elliptical for 80 bucks on craigslist.com! Go find one, Chicky! Actually... find both of them on craigslist and enjoy working out like I did!

Tiana405

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

Tiana405

I'm gonna have to try this.!!! I'll probably fall off of the elliptical somehow during the process!! But I'll dust myself of..and get back on!

I admit... I almost busted my *kitten* a time or two, but then I engaged my abs and different muscles in my legs and voila! Stabilized! You've gotta try it! Let me know how you do! :drinker:

Acg67

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

if you were really working out, you wouldn't be able to play video games, read a magazine etc while doing it

Tiana405

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

if you were really working out, you wouldn't be able to play video games, read a magazine etc while doing it

I don't feel that way. People run on the treadmill or get on the elliptical and read magazines, books, etc. If I were lifting weights, that's different. At the YMCA, they have their T.V.'s on caption and I'd run and read, so what's the difference in playing a video game and being on the elliptical? My HRM was where it always is... 150's-160's. Sorry, but I'm going to have to disagree. :ohwell:

liveinthemix

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

if you were really working out, you wouldn't be able to play video games, read a magazine etc while doing it

I gotta disagree w/that.. It's not like he was knitting or something.. if he's raising his heart rate more than his resting BPM for a sustained amount of time - how does that constitute not working out? Maybe not working out as hard as he possibly could, but it's still working out right?

Acg67

I gotta disagree w/that.. It's not like he was knitting or something.. if he's raising his heart rate more than his resting BPM for a sustained amount of time - how does that constitute not working out? Maybe not working out as hard as he possibly could, but it's still working out right?

from my experience, you show me people playing video games and reading magazines while "working out" and inevitably they will be skinny fat or overweight

wsheaf82

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

if you were really working out, you wouldn't be able to play video games, read a magazine etc while doing it

It might not be as intense of a workout since your concentration is on the video game more then exercising but it is better then sitting on your bum playing a video game for an hour only moving your thumbs.

Tiana405

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

if you were really working out, you wouldn't be able to play video games, read a magazine etc while doing it

I gotta disagree w/that.. It's not like he was knitting or something.. if he's raising his heart rate more than his resting BPM for a sustained amount of time - how does that constitute not working out? Maybe not working out as hard as he possibly could, but it's still working out right?

I definitely got a workout! BPM was up for a substantial amount of time. Longer than I've ever had it before! Normally, I can only go 30 minutes, AT THE SAME RATE, and then I get bored and say that's enough. For me, this is an improvement. Not saying it's for everyone. All of our fitness levels are different. Look at your profile pic... ripped abs, 4% body fat.... mine is a pumpkin taking a crap to 2 pumpkin pies. Come on, now. :laugh: I posted this, b/c maybe it would give others the same joy and satisfaction as I had aaaaaaaaaand maybe being able to workout longer with the same intensity as they normally do. If their pace isn't the same, maybe they could workout longer and build up to it. Either way, I think it's fun and I will continue doing it...

p.s.>>> I'm a She. Yes, I'm a gaming nerd. :blushing:

Tiana405

I gotta disagree w/that.. It's not like he was knitting or something.. if he's raising his heart rate more than his resting BPM for a sustained amount of time - how does that constitute not working out? Maybe not working out as hard as he possibly could, but it's still working out right?

from my experience, you show me people playing video games and reading magazines while "working out" and inevitably they will be skinny fat or overweight

It isn't the ONLY workout I do. Just thought it would be a good way to do cardio for an extended amount of time when I'm not hitting the bags, lifting, etc. Obviously, I don't game when doing that.

Tiana405

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

if you were really working out, you wouldn't be able to play video games, read a magazine etc while doing it

AMEN! :laugh:

It might not be as intense of a workout since your concentration is on the video game more then exercising but it is better then sitting on your bum playing a video game for an hour only moving your thumbs.

fitnatic67

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

if you were really working out, you wouldn't be able to play video games, read a magazine etc while doing it

I agree. If you have time to multitask your workouts then you probably aren't working hard enough. IMO

3shirts

I gotta disagree w/that.. It's not like he was knitting or something.. if he's raising his heart rate more than his resting BPM for a sustained amount of time - how does that constitute not working out? Maybe not working out as hard as he possibly could, but it's still working out right?

from my experience, you show me people playing video games and reading magazines while "working out" and inevitably they will be skinny fat or overweight

Judgemental much?
Doing cardio for an hour is boring! That's a simple fact. I think this is a great idea. In my gym the treadmills have screens built in and I tend to watch some Scrubs or Big Bang Theory while I run. I find I can easily do my 30 minute run if I am distracted by that but when I try without it, I focus too much on the exercise itself and feel more tired. The settings are all exactly the same whether I am watching telly or not so I know the effort is the same.

In any case, you don't have to be exercising at 100% for it to be worth doing!

bcattoes

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

if you were really working out, you wouldn't be able to play video games, read a magazine etc while doing it

I don't feel that way. People run on the treadmill or get on the elliptical and read magazines, books, etc. If I were lifting weights, that's different. At the YMCA, they have their T.V.'s on caption and I'd run and read, so what's the difference in playing a video game and being on the elliptical? My HRM was where it always is... 150's-160's. Sorry, but I'm going to have to disagree. :ohwell:

Didn't you miss the arm part of the workout on the eliptical though? Maybe all elipticals are not the same, but on mine I would definitely have to go much slower if I didn't use my arms (if I could do it at all). Of course, I don't know how fast or hard you normally go. I could see playing a game while walking on a treadmill maybe, and watching TV doesn't use your hands so you could pretty much do that while doing any exercise. But it seems to me that playing a game while on an eliptical would have to lessen the workout a bit because when done properly the eliptical should engage your arms.

Tiana405

I gotta disagree w/that.. It's not like he was knitting or something.. if he's raising his heart rate more than his resting BPM for a sustained amount of time - how does that constitute not working out? Maybe not working out as hard as he possibly could, but it's still working out right?

from my experience, you show me people playing video games and reading magazines while "working out" and inevitably they will be skinny fat or overweight

Judgemental much?
Doing cardio for an hour is boring! That's a simple fact. I think this is a great idea. In my gym the treadmills have screens built in and I tend to watch some Scrubs or Big Bang Theory while I run. I find I can easily do my 30 minute run if I am distracted by that but when I try without it, I focus too much on the exercise itself and feel more tired. The settings are all exactly the same whether I am watching telly or not so I know the effort is the same.

In any case, you don't have to be exercising at 100% for it to be worth doing!

I appreciate this post! Thank you for your support. I am really excited about my new found distraction! I hope that it will help others workout longer as it did for me! I have NEVER been able to be on a treadmill/elliptical for more than 30 minutes, b/c I was so bored or too focused on the exercise itself. We all workout differently and have different ways of doing it.... this is my way and now, maybe others. Again, thank you! :flowerforyou:

Tiana405

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

if you were really working out, you wouldn't be able to play video games, read a magazine etc while doing it

I don't feel that way. People run on the treadmill or get on the elliptical and read magazines, books, etc. If I were lifting weights, that's different. At the YMCA, they have their T.V.'s on caption and I'd run and read, so what's the difference in playing a video game and being on the elliptical? My HRM was where it always is... 150's-160's. Sorry, but I'm going to have to disagree. :ohwell:

Didn't you miss the arm part of the workout on the eliptical though? Maybe all elipticals are not the same, but on mine I would definitely have to go much slower if I didn't use my arms (if I could do it at all). Of course, I don't know how fast or hard you normally go. I could see playing a game while walking on a treadmill maybe, and watching TV doesn't use your hands so you could pretty much do that while doing any exercise. But it seems to me that playing a game while on an eliptical would have to lessen the workout a bit because when done properly the eliptical should engage your arms.

True... I didn't use my arms, but kept my speed as I usually do and was able to have my heart rate at max or better. Keeping balance was tricky when I was doing my warm up, but once I got the hang of it, I MADE SURE to do it at the pace I have been doing recently. Again, this is not the only exercise I do. I do circuit training and other stuff... obviously, i don't play games when engaging in those exercises. I just played while I was doing my usual cardio, b/c it's sooooo boring to me. It really helped me and that was my point in this post. Maybe others could workout longer if they used this tactic... while running or using the elliptical at their usual pace. In my case, I feel that I didn't lessen my workout, b/c I wanted to make sure my intensity was where it always is when using the elliptical.

SergeantSunshine_reused

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

if you were really working out, you wouldn't be able to play video games, read a magazine etc while doing it

I agree with this. Hard to make a lifestyle change this way i think.
If I am working out I am going to be focused on it. If I was reading or something I could be working out a LOT harder and am hurting progress. I wouldn't consider this working out hard enough.

BUT to each their own. Always open to opinion on the boards even when it differs with your own. Have to accept all points of view IMO. Either way glad you enjoyed it :flowerforyou:

NiciS72

So you're saying my treadmill and WOW would be a good combo then?! :laugh:

warmachinejt

careful cause when I play on my 3ds on my stationary bike, I lose concentration and my intensity goes down...make sure you're keeping your rythm from time to time
also happens when I read a book

Alderaic

funny, when I run on my treadmil I watch videos, but 90% of the time I end up not watching it at all, because I am too busy focusing on breathing, pushing it hard etc...
though if I was doing a slow kind of pace, maybe I would enjoy it more.

Anyway I'd rather do 40 mins full speed interval etc... than 75 while playing. I am kinda sure that I burn more in that 40 mins.

Then of course if you spend 3 hours playing, that's another story and it may very well be worth it

Tiana405

you're doing it wrong...

And what is so wrong about it?

if you were really working out, you wouldn't be able to play video games, read a magazine etc while doing it

I agree with this. Hard to make a lifestyle change this way i think.
If I am working out I am going to be focused on it. If I was reading or something I could be working out a LOT harder and am hurting progress. I wouldn't consider this working out hard enough.

BUT to each their own. Always open to opinion on the boards even when it differs with your own. Have to accept all points of view IMO. Either way glad you enjoyed it :flowerforyou:

Now, this is great! You have your opinion, which you are very entitled to express, but you make sure to let me know you're happy with whatever I feel is good for ME! This is how the message boards should be! THANK YOU! :happy:

Tiana405

So you're saying my treadmill and WOW would be a good combo then?! :laugh:

Not sure how you could play on a PC and run on the treadmill, but COD: MW3 is amazing on the elliptical! LOL! Whatever works for you, Girl!