Jogging--man, it doesn't take long to be addicted, does it?

[MissMillie]

Actually, I may not be addicted to jogging. I may be addicted to the sense of accomplishment I am feeling by just getting up and getting to the track and getting a run in each day.

Nothing wrong with that, I suppose.

Anyone ever use "tubing" or resistance cords for firming up and toning?

[BOSSHOG]

1. I'm a strong believer in the Endorphin High

Way back when I was a young lad, I'd run 25-30 miles a week. I'd try to get at least one 10+ mile run in each week and the feeling at the end was quite exhilirating. My knees just can't handle long runs anymore but I can certainly relate to the "addiction" aspect. I hope you have thousands and thousands of happy miles ahead of you. I haven't used the resistance cords.

[sui generis]

2. we have these "incline trainers"

they're kind of like a super treadmill from hell - they angle up to 50 degrees at the steepest incline.

I usually set a 30 minute trot at 4 mph, starting at 5 degrees and working my way all the way up to 50 degrees over 30 minutes - and I have never been as cardio-fit in my life. You may lose some lung tissue and an internal organ or two the first couple of times you try it - but just take it easy and ramp up over time and your body will adapt to the increased demand over a couple of months.

This year I had a minor surgery and my bp was 120/73 (and I eat fried chicken, drink whiskey, smoke occasionally, and curse a lot), and went skiing from sunup to sundown four days in a row without getting even mildly sore or winded doing nothing but blacks and double blacks in Whistler of all places.

If you can get on one regularly it is amazing how it changes you up.

[Ilsa]

3. I don't like missing my daily run.

It's more of a fast walk (12 minute miles to 15 minutes miles), and it is on a treadmill, but I use a Nordictrack set at incline levels 7-10. I'm 46 with asthma, but it really helps keep my energy level up, and I try to do three miles a day.

I also use a weight bench for my legs and free weights for my arms. I also do crunches and an exercise a trainer here on DU told me about: I place a four foot wooden bar across my shoulders and do a couple of hundred twists to work my waistline every day.

[jswordy]

4. I am the same way about lifting weights. Can't run, knee injuries.

I was really good and regular at lifting until about 2-1/2 years ago, when life events caused me to quit. Now getting back into it regularly again. Like most lifters, I hate cardio. I use a stationary bike, or take walks, for that.

[JimmyJazz]

5. Good for you MissMillie!

:bounce: Keep it up! You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll make progress!

[Wapsie B]

6. Walking's addictive too.

We just gotta keep at it.

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