If you had to choose a daily workout...
Mary_Anastasia
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..which one of these would you choose? Assume 30-45 minutes for each one.
1) Morning yoga on the porch
2) Evening cardio/Beachbody in front of the TV
3) 2-4mile walk after dinner
Or I could try to fit it all in, but I don't have any exercise regimen at all right now, and want to work my way up.
1) Morning yoga on the porch
2) Evening cardio/Beachbody in front of the TV
3) 2-4mile walk after dinner
Or I could try to fit it all in, but I don't have any exercise regimen at all right now, and want to work my way up.
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A mix of all of them2
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i haven't ever really been able to get into yoga... so that's out. evening cardio is good... but idk bout beachbody programs. sooo, maybe the walk!
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i do cardio in front of the tv 4 days a week (not beach body), mostly after work. also lifting after work 2 days and saturday mornings. i always say i'm going to add in more yoga, but i never do.
try a bit of each and see which you enjoy doing. you can always change it up if you get bored, but mostly, the exercise you enjoy is the exercise you stick to.0 -
Powerlifting isn't on the list?!?
I'd choose yoga, out of those.3 -
Personally I would only walk out of these (I do martial arts, powerlifting, and running but I started my weightloss with just walking), but if you like all of them then I'd say a mix of all of them, 1-2 a day.
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Out of these options, I would choose the walking. I personally would do Zumba every day of the week, its fun and I work my *kitten* off.0
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quiksylver296 wrote: »Powerlifting isn't on the list?!?
I'd choose yoga, out of those.
I have VERY weak arms, and I had a shoulder injury in January- I can't do a single knee-based pushup, or even pick up a grocery bag with my right arm without it hurting. I want to start off with something that will get me moving and flexible before building muscle back.
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Mary_Anastasia wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Powerlifting isn't on the list?!?
I'd choose yoga, out of those.
I have VERY weak arms, and I had a shoulder injury in January- I can't do a single knee-based pushup, or even pick up a grocery bag with my right arm without it hurting. I want to start off with something that will get me moving and flexible before building muscle back.
No judgement here! You do you!1 -
Mary_Anastasia wrote: »..which one of these would you choose? Assume 30-45 minutes for each one.
1) Morning yoga on the porch
2) Evening cardio/Beachbody in front of the TV
3) 2-4mile walk after dinner
Or I could try to fit it all in, but I don't have any exercise regimen at all right now, and want to work my way up.
Just do each one daily in order. Why choose? Also, I couldn't imagine walking after dinner unless there's time for my food to settle. Or at least walking fast enough for it to matter.0 -
D- none of the above.
Also doing the same thing over and over again- probably will bore you. No reason you have to pick JUST one. Many days in the week to do MANY things.0 -
I've never been patient enough for yoga or walking. So, I will choose cardio dvd workout. I've seen great results consistently doing P90X and eating right. Good Luck -a little each day adds up to a lot1
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I would do different things on different days to keep it interesting.2
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D- none of the above.
Also doing the same thing over and over again- probably will bore you. No reason you have to pick JUST one. Many days in the week to do MANY things.
I have lost over 40lbs doing D- none of the above It's time for me to start some sort of exercise other than the hiking I do on weekends. I have to figure out what I want to shuffle my job/studies/volunteering around. And I've narrowed it down to those 3 due to my recent shoulder injury.
I can have either up to an hour before work (6-7am), or up to 2 hours after work (7-9pm).1 -
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Every good sports trainer and physical therapist has told me variety is the spice of life, especially when it comes to training programs. So, I'm with the mix it up crowd. I do a mix of swimming, lifting, aerobics classes and Yoga.
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I would do the yoga and the walking. But I already do yoga 5 mornings a week and walk 3 times a week and run 3 times a week so that is basically what I do. I've never done any Beachbody workouts but that doesn't appeal to me.
ETA. I wish I could do my yoga outside. The porch sounds awesome.1 -
If I had to choose from the list, it would be yoga. From my list... Running
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Mary_Anastasia wrote: »..which one of these would you choose? Assume 30-45 minutes for each one.
1) Morning yoga on the porch
2) Evening cardio/Beachbody in front of the TV
3) 2-4mile walk after dinner
Or I could try to fit it all in, but I don't have any exercise regimen at all right now, and want to work my way up.
I walk just about every day.
I walk as part of my commute, I walk at lunch, and I walk after work many days with my husband.
And sometimes on weekends we walk.
So of those three, I'd go with the walking.
I also cycle, so maybe that's a possibility for you too?0 -
Mary_Anastasia wrote: »..which one of these would you choose? Assume 30-45 minutes for each one.
1) Morning yoga on the porch
2) Evening cardio/Beachbody in front of the TV
3) 2-4mile walk after dinner
Or I could try to fit it all in, but I don't have any exercise regimen at all right now, and want to work my way up.
I'd actually do the cardio 5 to 6 days a week, evening walks when I can squeeze them in or want to enjoy the outdoors, and yoga once or twice a week to refresh my body.
Well, I pretty much do that but my cardio is running outdoors, so no need for walks unless I'm hiking or nursing an injury, I do yoga 2 to 3x a week, and I do weights 2x a week.1 -
I could never choose one that doesn't involve powerlifting or the like.
I've been down that road, and health wise I would be crippled again.
Heavy weight training is the only thing that slows down and relieves some of the pain of my joint disease.0 -
Mary_Anastasia wrote: »D- none of the above.
Also doing the same thing over and over again- probably will bore you. No reason you have to pick JUST one. Many days in the week to do MANY things.
I have lost over 40lbs doing D- none of the above It's time for me to start some sort of exercise other than the hiking I do on weekends. I have to figure out what I want to shuffle my job/studies/volunteering around. And I've narrowed it down to those 3 due to my recent shoulder injury.
I can have either up to an hour before work (6-7am), or up to 2 hours after work (7-9pm).
Injury prevents you from doing any type of strength training, especially upper body?
My list contains running, lifting and walking after dinner.
You can only do what types of exercises up to your limitations.. So I think anything you like to do and will do as part of your exercise regime will suffice as long as it meets your goals. Do what fits your schedule and what you will enjoy doing!0 -
Depends on your goals. I'd do each one twice a week.0
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I like the Beachbody routines (I'm doing Rockin' Body right now and I love it!) so that would probably be my choice!1
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Mary_Anastasia wrote: »..which one of these would you choose? Assume 30-45 minutes for each one.
1) Morning yoga on the porch
2) Evening cardio/Beachbody in front of the TV
3) 2-4mile walk after dinner
Or I could try to fit it all in, but I don't have any exercise regimen at all right now, and want to work my way up.
I would do them all. I do PiYo 6 days a week, but I also go to the gym, see my trainer and walk at the park a couple days a week. So I'm never doing the same thing everyday. I've lost 34lbs since starting, but this works for me. You find what works for you! Good luck!!0 -
Mary_Anastasia wrote: »D- none of the above.
Also doing the same thing over and over again- probably will bore you. No reason you have to pick JUST one. Many days in the week to do MANY things.
I have lost over 40lbs doing D- none of the above It's time for me to start some sort of exercise other than the hiking I do on weekends. I have to figure out what I want to shuffle my job/studies/volunteering around. And I've narrowed it down to those 3 due to my recent shoulder injury.
I can have either up to an hour before work (6-7am), or up to 2 hours after work (7-9pm).
Injury prevents you from doing any type of strength training, especially upper body?
Not any type (core would be fine! ) but for arms, it does when I still need x-rays and potentially rotator cuff surgery. I could not even pick up a pencil for days after it happened, I had to move my entire right arm by picking it up with my left one 
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Another vote for
4) none of the above.
Weights for me!0 -
I've lost 90 pounds and just recently hit my goal weight. I do something different most days, and also depending on the season.....my winter activities are quite different to my summer activities. And the weather often dictates my choice. To me, time spent outside is a thousand times better than time inside, but I force myself to do weights 2-3 times a week because I know it's good for me *sigh*
Its taken me 3 years to lose the weight but I've never had a stress/over-use type injury and I am convinced that's because I never overworked any particular part of my body. Granted, I'm not super proficient at anything, like I'm not going to come first in my age group at a 5k run, but I'm fine with that. My point is this: mix it up and just enjoy creating your new body. Some days may be more fun than others, and that's okay.
BTW, years ago I injured my rotator cuff walking my dog on a trail. I slipped in the mud on a downward slope and reached back to grab a branch to stop my slide. Bad move. It took several years to feel 100% again so I can sympathize with you 0 -
I don't find walking or yoga boring at all, so I would do those. I walk tons (and hike at least once or twice a week), and I enjoy yoga but forget to make time for it regularly. I hate the gym and I've yet to like any workout videos save some yoga ones.0
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#3 for me because it's what I enjoy doing and what would not require much recovery, so doing it daily would be possible. The other stuff trigger my back pain. Too much hip hinging and lumbar stretching for my back.0
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