Exercise 2003

Smiling Sal · 01-02-2003, 05:13 PM

I hate to be the one to bring this up, but

we all know a little bit of exercise helps the weight loss and will leave us all toned up for the beach this summer.

Anybody got any great plans ??

I'm going to get my walking going again. I went for a walk tonight to the roundabout - very exicting ??? Took 15 minutes in the

rain and sleet, was soaked and freezing when I got back.

Have also done 5 minutes work with the

weights today. A slow start, but I need to tone some of these muscles.

Would love to get back to the swimming on a Friday night, not always easy with Rays shifts. May try tomorrow night, if he is home at a reasonable time.

tupperware queen · 01-02-2003, 05:32 PM

i had the best of intentions to start my swimming tonight but have a raging ear infection, so not really the best thing for me to do. i will be off to see the doc tomorrow, hopefully get it cleared up in a few days......owwwww!

leigh-r · 01-02-2003, 06:01 PM

I fully intend to get back on my strider. Starting with 20 mins a day and building back up to 30

BritinNJ · 01-03-2003, 07:19 AM

I did manage seven whole minute jiggling about on the trampoline...got a sweat going and then crumpled in a big fat heap! I'll build up slowly but surely

Smiling Sal · 01-03-2003, 11:39 AM

Been for another 15 minute walk, got home just as cold, but not soaked through this time

Smiling Sal · 01-06-2003, 05:43 PM

Swimming has just become so easy.

Sean and Steven used to have their swimming lessons one after the other, they are at different stages as Steven had to be 5 before he could start, something to do with insurance. But Steven is going up a class and now takes his lessons on a Thursday, while Sean has his on a Wednesday. It was either that or spend nearly 2 hours hanging around at the pool on a Wednesday, not a lot of fun.

But it does mean I can go for a swim with Sean one day and with Steven the next. 2 x 30 minutes swimming sessions a week, for the next 8 weeks anyway - I can't wait I want to go right now not in 2 days !!!!

Am going to keep the lunch time walking going too, I am going to build it up to a mile. One day when the weather is really bad, I'll drive around and measure some of the routes I walk.

I do want to start my exercise tapes again, need to find the motivation to get out of bed early though.

This weeks plan

Tues - 30 min walk
Wed - 30 min walk & 30 min swim
Thur - 30 min walk & 30 min swim
Fri - 30 min walk & 10 mins of stretches
Sat - walk
Sun - rest
Mon - 30 min walk & 10 mins of stretches

Seems a lot when I write it down.

Will build myself up this week to dust of an exercise video.

cat90 · 01-06-2003, 06:20 PM

My Plan is to use the gym upstairs and get my money's worth outta that darned expensive treadmill that i begged for last year

it's not like i don't like it..i

it..but..for some reason i just won't get my lazy arse up there to do it. I took the VCR out of the bedroom today and rigged it up in the gym so i have no excuse not to use an exercise tape..even if it is'nt the "FIRM"

TracyLangford · 01-07-2003, 05:12 AM

I had a new bike for christmas so am going to cycle each day. Also i have to walk the dog each day so am going to start with 20 minutes and slowly build it up. Also intend to do an exercise tape 2 or 3 times a week.

tupperware queen · 01-07-2003, 06:37 AM

I intend to do something once I can walk in a straight line. At the moment taking H to school and collecting him is a task. Ear problem is affecting my balance, haven't been on the wine honest!!

Smiling Sal · 01-07-2003, 04:33 PM

Went for another walk in the freezing cold at lunchtime, was invigorating and probably the quickest I've walked to the town and back - was absolutely freezing.

But I did feel better for it - honestly !!!!!

Smiling Sal · 01-08-2003, 04:45 PM

Went for a walk at lunchtime followed by a 30 minute swim this evening. Besides being all very energetic at work.

I will definately sleep tonight

cat90 · 01-08-2003, 05:54 PM

I did 4 miles on my treadmill and 30 mins on my exercise bike..i should really get my 'real' bike out and get out in the sun before this beautiful weather changes

tupperware queen · 01-09-2003, 03:24 AM

I managed to walk into town yesterday in the snow, and back. I did feel better for it too. Can't wait to feel better and get back into the swing of things.

MadamDotty · 01-09-2003, 07:38 AM

Well reading all your replies - I really must start getting some exercise. I'm the world's worst, hate exercise, but know I should do some.

i walk my daughter to school, its only about 7 mins each way, but I do that twice a day - so it's a start.

We bought an all singing, all dancing exercise machine last year off one of the shopping channels, and the idea is you get a full body workout in 4, yes 4, minutes a day (I'm starting to sound like the advert!). We had to move it into the garage to make some space for lots of Christmas visitors, but I'll get my hubby to drag it back out again - as it wasn't too bad to use, hard work, but only 4 minutes, it's not too much to commit to - I'm absolutely exhausted afterwards though!!

Smiling Sal · 01-09-2003, 07:51 AM

7 minutes each way is a good start. I am a firm believe of anything other that sitting vegging out on the couch is good for us.

Having said that I haven't been for my walk today. I just back in from one of the other offices, did give me a chance to measure my usual walk in the car. If I walk down to the town, turn round and coem straight back, I walk a mile a day. Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

I will still be going swimming tonight, no excuses.