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  • superkarynfragilistic
    superkarynfragilistic Posts: 12 Member
    I love HIIT but I'm finding that my knees do not love it. I recently found some "Dance Walk" and other low impact videos on youtube that have been good at kicking up my heart rate while still being gentle on my knees. :)
  • MaureensFreshStart
    MaureensFreshStart Posts: 102 Member
    Hands down, my newest favorite (I've only been a few times so far) is Sky Robics, an intense fitness class held at Sky Zone, an indoor trampoline park - so much fun!!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8HTbbNTJqA
  • Sarahwell66
    Sarahwell66 Posts: 3 Member
    I like to walk outdoors, or I use the elliptical machine. Low impact.
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    I do 30 min on the elliptical pretty much every day, and weightlifting every other day.
    I've recently started doing intervals on the elliptical - 30 second sprint every 2 minutes.
    Would love to get my bicycle in good working order again, or have a pool to do laps.
    I live near a big lake, but sometimes the water isn't safe due to bacteria, and I can't afford a pool pass to the county parks. :(
  • kimble77
    kimble77 Posts: 22
    i do like to walk - I was looking last night, I think I am going to try some weight lifting and get some of the bigger muscles working. Also, I am starting aqua fit tonight - so my preference may change over the next little while:)
  • NoMoreTwizzlers
    NoMoreTwizzlers Posts: 72 Member
    edited November 2014
    Hello everyone! My favorite right now is HIIT Workouts. I design my own including using the elliptical trainer, weight training & body weight exercises (burpees, lunges, crunches, etc.) I like being very physical and trying new exercises. I also use a Timex heart rate monitor and watch to count my calories. I love seeing those calories add up. I try not to get bored and keep my body guessing too, also I do Zumba and take weekly walk/runs. You can check out what I do daily & my workouts at getonwithitnow.tumblr.com
  • NoMoreTwizzlers
    NoMoreTwizzlers Posts: 72 Member
    TansieEye wrote: »
    I am a roller dancer. It's like ballroom but on skates. I skate 5 days a week, usually 2-3 hours.

    Wow, I haven't skated in years. How many calories do you burn in a typical hour skating? I might try that again.
  • mjohnson1twenty
    mjohnson1twenty Posts: 932 Member
    walking is my main choice of exercise but i also do other things that catch my attention.
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    MKEgal wrote:
    I do 30 min on the elliptical pretty much every day, and weightlifting every other day.
    I've changed things a bit since then...
    Still do the elliptical some. I'd worked up to doing an hour, recently am back down to 30-45 min.
    But what I'm doing more of now is the treadmill. I mostly do hills, about 50% intensity for 60-90 minutes.

    And NSV yesterday: I jogged!!!
    The treadmill has a setting that allows me to choose 2 speeds, so I can do speed intervals.
    Set the lower one for a brisk walk and the higher one for a slow jog, then did 30 sec jogging and 90 sec walking. Did 40 min of that last night! :smiley::sweat_smile:

    I've always been so heavy that running was something I avoided unless someone was in danger. Didn't want to bounce, didn't want the wear on my leg joints. But I tried it last night & it was OK. So I'll do it again today.

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  • slralbert2015
    slralbert2015 Posts: 15 Member
    wow, really great ideas! i'm just getting back into eating healthy and exercising. Bought "Your Shape" for XBox to just get started, and a FitBit to track walking.
  • dramaqueen45
    dramaqueen45 Posts: 1,009 Member
    I have a recumbent trike- very easy on the back and butt! I also like yoga.
  • KeysGirl23
    KeysGirl23 Posts: 117 Member
    I love walking and have started the 30DS. I also do some biking but not much because I take my pooch to get his run in so I go at his speed & distance. It's at about 1 mile right now. I'm sure as his endurance picks up so will mine. When the weather is nice, I love to go kayaking for hours. That's the best!
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