What is your favorite?

Julie20fan
Julie20fan Posts: 361 Member
Ok, I have a question. When it comes to workouts what do you find more pleasure in doing? Is it cardio? Is it strength training? Is it more for peace in something like yoga? I did not really discover strength training until two years ago. I think I was more scared of it and would not give it a try. I finally caved in and have to say the days that I have on my calendar for strength training are days I really enjoy. I like to see the definition you get with strength training.

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  • nenshali
    nenshali Posts: 331 Member
    Right now, I like yoga the best. I love to see how I get more and more flexible and even though it can be tough sometimes, it's not that draining as cardio or strength training. I think a combination will be the key (for me), but while I have to push myself to do cardio/strength, I really look forward to do some yoga every day :love:
  • graceisfree
    graceisfree Posts: 84 Member
    For me, I don't really have pleasure in workouts but I do cardio, strength training etc as a necessity for a healthy life style. Its not been easy but I've been pressing on and staying strong. I have so much difficulty in push- ups. I don't know why I can't get past just 10. Its not been easy at all but its paying off for me. I lost 3lbs this week so I'm happy I'm now in my 170's. God is good to me
  • mallen40
    mallen40 Posts: 119 Member
    I like the kickboxing circuit I do. It combines strength and cardio together and I get fulling workout. Plus since I get to do some punching it allows me to release any built up tension that I may have for the day. I go away feeling "at peace" :laugh:
  • Julie20fan
    Julie20fan Posts: 361 Member
    Right now, I like yoga the best. I love to see how I get more and more flexible and even though it can be tough sometimes, it's not that draining as cardio or strength training. I think a combination will be the key (for me), but while I have to push myself to do cardio/strength, I really look forward to do some yoga every day :love:


    Yoga helps you in so many ways. It helps calm you down after a hard day. It sharpens your focus. It helps with digestion. It helps with balance and many more. I too, enjoy my yoga days.
  • Julie20fan
    Julie20fan Posts: 361 Member
    For me, I don't really have pleasure in workouts but I do cardio, strength training etc as a necessity for a healthy life style. Its not been easy but I've been pressing on and staying strong. I have so much difficulty in push- ups. I don't know why I can't get past just 10. Its not been easy at all but its paying off for me. I lost 3lbs this week so I'm happy I'm now in my 170's. God is good to me


    That's great news on the weight loss. Congrats. As for the push ups you will get there. I never thought I would be able to get past ten either and I have. As your core strengthens you will notice you can do more. When you are getting tired give yourself a break for a second. Breath through each push up and do not hold your breath. We often times hold our breath when we start to struggle. That does not help. I close my eyes and breath in deep breaths and exhale. You can do it.
  • Julie20fan
    Julie20fan Posts: 361 Member
    I like the kickboxing circuit I do. It combines strength and cardio together and I get fulling workout. Plus since I get to do some punching it allows me to release any built up tension that I may have for the day. I go away feeling "at peace" :laugh:


    I too love kickboxing and did not discover how much I enjoyed it until I did Les Mills Combat. I felt so good after these workouts. It also released that built up tension I carried throughout the day.
  • graceisfree
    graceisfree Posts: 84 Member
    Thanks for the advice Julie. I will work on the breathing exercise
    For me, I don't really have pleasure in workouts but I do cardio, strength training etc as a necessity for a healthy life style. Its not been easy but I've been pressing on and staying strong. I have so much difficulty in push- ups. I don't know why I can't get past just 10. Its not been easy at all but its paying off for me. I lost 3lbs this week so I'm happy I'm now in my 170's. God is good to me


    That's great news on the weight loss. Congrats. As for the push ups you will get there. I never thought I would be able to get past ten either and I have. As your core strengthens you will notice you can do more. When you are getting tired give yourself a break for a second. Breath through each push up and do not hold your breath. We often times hold our breath when we start to struggle. That does not help. I close my eyes and breath in deep breaths and exhale. You can do it.