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Being an MT and getting some exercise...
Posted: Sep 16, 2011
Everybody here knows you spend 90% of you day sitting in one place. It's not a godo thing. I am getting swelling around my ankles and my waist isn't getting any smaller. Thought about a gym or buying a treadmill, but I won't use the treadmill 20 feet away what are my chances of getting into the car in the dead of winter and going anywhere to get exercise?? NIL! I have a pilates video and a Bob, I think. Harper video. I have a weight bench in the garage, but will this be enough? Should I seriously look into a treadmill? They aren't cheap. My other issue is finding the time - EVERY DAY! That is so hard to do when you are trying to make up line counts and break even. Does anybody do anything interesting to stay in shape or have any suggestions! Winter's coming and I know my wimpy but just will not go outside to exercise and unfortunately this summer was so dangerously hot, it didn't happen then either. Please throw out any ideas you have to me!!! I'm 43, not 83, but I have to get up and move everyday or my health will get worse. TIA!!
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I do this - justme
[ In Reply To ..]I bought the Wii Fit by Nintendo. It is easy to do and right at my fingertips. I love the aerobics section where they have a "free run." You can set it to 10 minutes, 20 minutes or 40 minutes. Every time I have a few minutes during the day, I get on even if it is just for 10 minutes. If you do the 10 minutes 3 times a day, that adds up. Good luck. I know it's hard. Maybe you could get a used treadmill???? Not as expensive anyway.
Once you decide to get up and do anything - anon
[ In Reply To ..]you will feel so much better your line counts will go up. You can march in place and pump fists for 10 minutes, run up and down your stairs, walk around the house if you're going to the bathroom - go out the back door and come in the front to get there. Also, get a tennis ball and put it between your back an wall to massage away any trigger points. Use the ball on a table to massage around elbows and forearms, where trigger points can mimic carpal tunnel. You'll find that you have plenty of time to get it in once you start.
Exericse... - sm
[ In Reply To ..]I am thinking that the only way I am ever gonna do this is to set a time like an appt I won't miss and just make myself do it each day. I just wanna find more than just the treadmill as that gets PRETTY boring after a while. Anyone else having any suggestions for good DVDs???
Tae Bo... Billy Blanks ROCKS - Happy MT Robin
[ In Reply To ..]I haven't tried to do Tae Bo in a while, but I'm thinking I need to pull out my old DVD's of his. You can find them in all sorts of places, or you can go to Billyblanks.com. Definitely start at the beginner section - he will kick your booty, but you'll enjoy it. They're a lot of fun and he's very motivational.
Tae-Bo ROCKS!!! - love billy blanks workouts
[ In Reply To ..]You can find his old videos all over ebay for CHEAP!!! You might luck into one of his older workouts on youtube, try that first to see if you like it...but, his workouts are unlike anything anywhere and they are so much fun!!! I have friends who swear by Zumba, but I'm not much into that swinging my hips thing. I like to punch and kick my problems away, feels so empowering.
OK, you inspired me... - ncmt
[ In Reply To ..]I just ordered a Tae Bo DVD from Amazon. About $6, including shipping! Can't wait to give it a try.
Let us know what you think - Happy MT Robin
[ In Reply To ..]I really have to pull out my old stuff now. I've gotten very lazy lately my rear is growing larger than it needs to be. Now you're motivating me!
Check your library for DVDs. - Rainy
[ In Reply To ..]I get bored pretty quickly with exercise DVDs, so my library helps keep things fresh. Also look for online sites for free videos. I'm drawing a blank on actual websites, other than Real Age. These allow me to try techniques I normally would not.
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