Rose&Mike
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- Jul 25, 2008
To be honest the single best exercise for me is probably the elliptical or the amt. It is easiest on my joints, doesn't tweak the ligament/tendon issues in my feet and I lose weight faster when I am regularly hitting those machines. What do I like best--there is nothing like a long run when I am feeling good, but since I seem to be "broken" all the time lately, I have shortened my runs. I do yoga twice a week to keep things from hurting, and I have been running or walking at least a mile a day since Jan 1, 2013. I have tried zumba (I am very uncoordinated), barre (very painful ) and different strength classes. I try to hit a strength class once a week--again don't enjoy it, but it is good for me. I occasionally pool run as well.QOTD January 3, 2014: What is the single best exercise for you? And what type of activity would you like to try? Is there any activity that you tried and you swear you will never do again?
Be back in a bit with replies and my own answer.
The one thing I do not do--swim. I am a terrible swimmer. I have contemplated lessons, but I have such an anxiety reaction just thinking about it that I decided probably not worth it!
To be honest, what I love most about exercising (no matter what it is) is how I feel afterwards. So I am able to get my butt to the gym since I know I am going to feel great (no matter how sore) when I finish.
I do yoga a couple times a week--and to be honest most of the time I am watching the clock the entire timing praying for it to be over. But it keeps my from hurting all over and enables me to do many other things that I love, so I go and count the minutes until it's done. I will say I am more flexible at 46 than I was in high school--so I consider that a very good thing!The workout I hated the most was yoga. I know some people swear by it, and I hope to one day use it for flexibility, but I've taken two yoga classes and between the sweat pouring off of me (so much so that I slipped on my yoga mat several times) and my total inability to relax while in a contorted position... they were both embarrassing disasters. Maybe someday, but definitely would never rely on it as a workout haha
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Down 1 pound! I am crediting that to the water I am forcing myself to drink. Hit the Y and did 30 min on the elliptical and 26 min on the indoor track. Did my planks, meditated and almost done with my water.
I am kind of dreading going back to work on Monday--mostly because of the weather. The highs are supposed to be below 0. I am not even sure my car will start when it's that cold. It was 5 this morning when I went to the gym and it wasn't overly happy. So thankful that at least the sun is shining today.
Have a great day!