What's your exercise of choice?
faux_scots_lass
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So as well as totally cleaning up my eating habits I've also been trying to add in some intentional exercise. I actually walk a fair bit during the week. I home educate my son and we're often out and about on trains (I don't drive!) and walking to and from places, exploring nature reserves etc. so I can routinely manage 10,000 steps or more.
I also quite enjoy basic aerobics - I just want simple moves though because I have two left feet.
The other thing I have been discovering a love for is Yoga. I've always avoided it because the moves just seemed to tricky for someone of my size, however youtube is really handy for finding yoga practice for the "plus size" person and I'm enjoying trying some of them out.
What type of exercise do you enjoy?
I also quite enjoy basic aerobics - I just want simple moves though because I have two left feet.
The other thing I have been discovering a love for is Yoga. I've always avoided it because the moves just seemed to tricky for someone of my size, however youtube is really handy for finding yoga practice for the "plus size" person and I'm enjoying trying some of them out.
What type of exercise do you enjoy?
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WALKING! I average between two to four miles a day, and I love it. Time to clear my head, listen to music or podcasts, fresh air, and on days when I'm a bottomless pit of hunger, it gives me some wiggle room calorie-wise.
I have intentions to join a gym and learn how to work out for real, but I'm not there yet. I've also always wanted to learn tai chi.2 -
Heavy lifting! I'm impulsive and I like immediate results - there is something super gratifying about grabbing more and more weight. Can't beat the burn after, either. Slowly but surely doing that body recomp thing. Plus you'll burn more calories resting with more muscle!4
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So far I've been focusing on diet. I'm too heavy to jog and hate walking
Adding regular exercise is on my 'to do' list for March. Either I'll join a gym or get my bicycle in riding shape.1 -
I'm a believer in the elliptical machine. I broke down and bought one two years ago and just now started using it. (For two weeks now) It's a killer and I've called it lots of bad names, but it's fast and with three young kids, fast is good! I am up to 23 minutes 6 times a week on her. I also do 2 sets of 20 push ups and 4 sets of 25 side leg lifts every day.4
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I've started weight training (although I'm a super noob and my form sucks right now.)
It's great because you can start it at any weight and not have to worry as much about hurting your joints. I would also do swimming for the same reason if I still lived in a place with access to a pool. Great low stress all around exercise.3 -
I'm a big fan of swimming too.
I also use my cleaning routine to kick up my heart rate and get some sweat rolling. Don't know if 'exercise' is quite right but it feels good. At my weight, it's rather like weight lifting cardio.
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I haven't started an exercise routine to my journey yet but in the past I found that varying what I did kept me interested. I started walking first and then did the couch to 5k program and started jogging. Then I moved to videos and classes. I even did a belly dancing class which was uber fun for me. I think this time I'd like to try yoga and tai chi.2
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Yesterday I installed the 'couch to 5k' app on my phone,
I'm committing to starting this walk/jog program.3 -
my exercise of choice is yard work or house work
And I had to have gotten a good workout from what I did yesterday! Cut brush, loaded it into my truck, then unloaded it on my brushpile - 2 trips. I then loaded by hand 20 buckets of gravel, carried them up the hill, and dumped them and spread them in the muddy ruts I had coming down alongside my house where I've been parking my car.1 -
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ChrisC2013 wrote: »I haven't started an exercise routine to my journey yet but in the past I found that varying what I did kept me interested. I started walking first and then did the couch to 5k program and started jogging. Then I moved to videos and classes. I even did a belly dancing class which was uber fun for me. I think this time I'd like to try yoga and tai chi.
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faux_scots_lass wrote: »
It felt good to get started today but I'm a little concerned about my knees, jogging with 100lbs of extra weight. I may switch to my bike or try to alternate.
Anyone else here using 'body weight exercises'?0 -
I love doing the elliptical at the gym. I was able to get 6 miles done in 1:05 (my fastest time yet). SW 310.6, CW 294.4, GW 2001
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faux_scots_lass wrote: »
It felt good to get started today but I'm a little concerned about my knees, jogging with 100lbs of extra weight. I may switch to my bike or try to alternate.
Anyone else here using 'body weight exercises'?
Yeah! Sometimes if I can't make it to the gym I'll do core/body-weight exercises at home. Tricep dips, Bodyweight Squats/Lunges, etc. Push-ups, planks, jack-knife sit-ups, mountain climbers, the list goes on and on.
If you go to a gym and they have TRX straps you should give them a try - they're amazing at working on form and flexibility, and most rely on your bodyweight.0 -
I enjoy jogging (until I'm able to run) on the treadmill, the elliptical, and light weight lifting1
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I'm doing a mixture of mostly Beachbody stuff right now, until it starts getting warmer out and I'll start jogging again.
I love doing weights, I used to workout with a personal trainer but I'm just not financially able to right now.
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At home I like to dance like a crazy person, either while cleaning the house or playing Just Dance on my PS4 - as long as nobody can see me, haha!
At the gym, I enjoy the elliptical and the weights. Hoping to add some more free weights to my routine in the near future, for now it's mostly machines.2 -
So I tried one day of C25K but my joints were hurting the next day, and not in a good way. I was an athlete when young and have a tendency to push myself when exercising, maybe more than I'm ready for.
I've switched to just walking 1-2 miles daily as a start. It's not really getting my heart rate up, but my calves are getting in shape. It also gives me ~200 extra calories so it's easy to come in under my daily goal.0 -
So I tried one day of C25K but my joints were hurting the next day, and not in a good way. I was an athlete when young and have a tendency to push myself when exercising, maybe more than I'm ready for.
I've switched to just walking 1-2 miles daily as a start. It's not really getting my heart rate up, but my calves are getting in shape. It also gives me ~200 extra calories so it's easy to come in under my daily goal.
I have to say I do love walking although I'd like to take up running when I'm lighter. My Dad is a hillwalker and he's also done several long distance walks - last one was the West Highland Way in Scotland which is just under 100 miles (at 67 years of age). It's kept him super fit.2 -
My favorite is walks pushing my kids in the double stroller. I'll do between 2-4 miles around town with them. In the winter when it's basically an average of 0° out I use a old gazelle my parents don't use any more. I'm not a huge fan and I'd love an elliptical but it's not exactly in our families budget.2
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I am super cautious about impact, so I love swimming. You have to manage the effects on your hair and skin and if you think about the pool water you lose all desire to swim. But I just love it, and if you are going to swim laps, get an underwater mp3 player. For 30 dollars on Amazon you can listen to podcasts, music, radio etc. However, when you are listening to sports, remember that if you yell underwater, people can still hear you.1
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Since I made this thread I've found HASfit.com - and I love it. They have a huge selection of free workout videos to choose from and also some free workout programmes. I've been doing the 30 day beginner weight loss plan and it's awesome. A great mix of low impact cardio and strength training. Just what I was looking for.1
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I've added running to my repertoire now, and have plans to start some strength training in May. I joined a gym but so far I've just been using the treadmill to increase my run stamina.0
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I'm new so I'm sorry if this has already been a topic of conversation but has anyone tried a fitness boot camp? An area women's gym is hosting a 6 week boot camp that meets 3 days/week starting on Monday. I'm trying to decide if I should sign up. I'm a little worried it may be too intense for me right now but I also am ready to start seeing results and think a structured routine will push me to actually work out. Thoughts? Experiences?0
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I also tried the first day of C25K when I started at 228 pounds, but I didn't wear socks that covered my ankles and my shoes skinned them raw. I also brought my dog, who couldn't keep up haha. She loves to run so I thought day one wouldn't be too intense for her.
I miss being able to run around as a kid, so running a 5k is on my bucket list. I really want to do the color run! When I break 200 I'm going to actually buy clothes I can run in and give it another shot. (I don't even own a sports bra.) 9 pounds to go! It sucks that I keep stalling weight-wise when I'm so close.0 -
I have rediscovered my love of roller skating
it feels amazing and my butt looks awesome! I also like to walk, hop on the elliptical, do strengthening and body toning and if I really want to be sore and feel the burn I will take a HIIT class. I can do ANYTHING for 30 minutes (at least that is what I tell myself to get through it). 0 -
Kettlebells! I'm obsessed haha. I love the fact that kettlebells get my heart rate up while still adding the weight lifting factor that just keeps me engaged. Cardio is hard for me as I get bored and shaking/swinging all this fat around is not easy on my already crappy joints. My muscular dystrophy doctor first recommended kettlebells because just getting two is cheap and there are TONS of free youtube videos for them. I'm now adding in some beachbody turbo jam/piyo/ turbofire to test what I can do and for variety.1
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This week my HIIT exercise of choice is pushing a standard football sled with 135# pounds. You push it and run as hard and fast as you can for 50 feet then if you can still breathe push it back to where you started. Be sure to have something to drink on hand so you don't puke.
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