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Arugula Latte

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10. I try to work out either at the gym or at home almost every day.

Sat Jul 28, 2012, 10:41 PM

Jul 2012

I usually skip a day or two during the week, but I try to implement working out as the rule and sitting on my ass (or doing other stuff) as the exception. In the gym I like to first run a mile or so on the treadmill, with some fast walking after, and then do the elliptical machine for 20 minutes or more. Sometimes I'll do the stepper or the rowing machine or the recumbent bike for more cardio. 45 min. to an hour of cardio is my norm. I work out with hand weights at home and do lots of squats, lunges, crunches, planks, whatever ... I'm trying to get back into using the weight machines at the gym, as well, but frankly I'd rather do cardio.

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What is your workout routine, if you have one? [View all] Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 OP

Change channel. Move the cat. Repeat. rug Jul 2012 #1

That's about it. Except I have dogs, so I don't even have to move them. I just TELL them to move... Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #2

I salute you. Moving a cat is serious work. Kennah Jul 2012 #12

Ditto here. I love to walk but much of the year it is too effing hot. nt raccoon Aug 2012 #52

I joined a local gym, and I try to go three times a week. I've used personal trainers too... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2012 #3

I wouldn't work out if I didn't go to the gym every day GoCubsGo Jul 2012 #8

That's very ambitious...Good for you! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2012 #9

More self-preservation than ambition. GoCubsGo Jul 2012 #19

That's something that occurred to me. If I paid for a gym, would that make me more likely Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #16

Some other things you will want to consider: GoCubsGo Jul 2012 #18

True enuf about the equipment. I also have a space issue. Regarding bikes, Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #20

Yeah, then there's the heat. GoCubsGo Jul 2012 #21

Type on the computer, get up Curmudgeoness Jul 2012 #4

You don't have a bathroom downstairs? Bummer. Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #5

Only one bathroom----upstairs. Curmudgeoness Jul 2012 #6

Type on the computer, get up and go to the refrigerator. RebelOne Aug 2012 #51

We are pathetic, aren't we? Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #53

Yup, makes me feel guilty. n/t RebelOne Aug 2012 #55

On an ideal week, I work out 10 times mythology Jul 2012 #7

I try to work out either at the gym or at home almost every day. Arugula Latte Jul 2012 #10

It varies. noamnety Jul 2012 #11

Bike to work every day, a 10-15 mile bike ride most every Sunday Kennah Jul 2012 #13

Bike to work too hauweg Jul 2012 #14

I do this one at home 4 times a week, cheap, and effective. crunch60 Jul 2012 #15

Run 4 to 5 times a week - try to lift twice a week - 100 situps every night underpants Jul 2012 #17

Stagger out of bed and head for the barn. LWolf Jul 2012 #22

LOL! Well, I guess you don't need a formal exercise program. nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #27

I keep telling myself that, LWolf Jul 2012 #34

The only thing I can do now is lift barbells in bed. It keeps my upper body in good shape. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #23

Why is that? nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #41

Multiple fractured vertebrae - actually, more fractured than not. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #42

Oh, wow. I've never heard of osteoporosis that severe, unless it's that other condition... Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #45

It's in the -3.2 T-scale range, and it isn't terribly uncommon. Just not for my age. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #47

Look and see if you a city recreation center near you..... Hotler Jul 2012 #24

Hmmm. Good idea. We do have some rec centers. I don't know what they have there, but I'll check Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #28

Walk the dog--fast walking--EVERY morning for 45 minutes. mnhtnbb Jul 2012 #25

The dogs would love that! But ooooh...that means I'd have to wake up early. Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #29

If you want to lose weight--change what you eat. It doesn't take much to mnhtnbb Jul 2012 #30

You're right. And I can easily do that. Seriously. I LOVE veggies and fruits and salads. nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #32

4.4 mile walk every morning (for the past 25 days--yeah, me!) hlthe2b Jul 2012 #26

Oh....how sad. I have a doggy girl, too. And a doggy boy. Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #31

My motivation... hlthe2b Jul 2012 #33

Used to go to gym 3 times a week marlakay Jul 2012 #35

I walk Broken_Hero Jul 2012 #36

I put a couple 12 ounce weights in the refrigerator in the morning. auburngrad82 Jul 2012 #37

I Worship in the Shrine of Tony Horton Xyzse Jul 2012 #38

Right-click..Left-click...Right-click..Left-click...Right-click..Left-click... lastlib Jul 2012 #39

12 ounce curls - decreasing weights,,,,, benld74 Jul 2012 #40

Poomba bigwillq Jul 2012 #43

I take two 50-pound potato sacks... pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #44

LOL! You had me going, there. Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #48

my dog is militant about getting that cupcake off my butt where it settled TorchTheWitch Jul 2012 #46

I've noticed that. Hyper people ARE thin, aren't they? Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #49

armlifts right now...from one pub to another HipChick Aug 2012 #50

1. Catch my reflection in the full length mirror, feel ashamed. rad51 Aug 2012 #54

You are brave, rad. I avoid the mirror, naked, UNLESS I'm prepared... Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #58

Not brave, just a glutton for punishment. rad51 Aug 2012 #59

Chinning bar... DryHump Aug 2012 #56

I can't do even one chinup. I'm female. Can other normal females do chinups? Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #60

Raising a beer to my lips every day LOL twizzler Aug 2012 #57