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In reply to the discussion: What is your workout routine, if you have one? [View all]Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)10. I try to work out either at the gym or at home almost every day.
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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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 joined a local gym, and I try to go three times a week. I've used personal trainers too...
CaliforniaPeggy
Jul 2012
#3
That's something that occurred to me. If I paid for a gym, would that make me more likely
Honeycombe8
Jul 2012
#16
The only thing I can do now is lift barbells in bed. It keeps my upper body in good shape.
HopeHoops
Jul 2012
#23
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
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
The dogs would love that! But ooooh...that means I'd have to wake up early.
Honeycombe8
Jul 2012
#29
You're right. And I can easily do that. Seriously. I LOVE veggies and fruits and salads. nt
Honeycombe8
Jul 2012
#32
my dog is militant about getting that cupcake off my butt where it settled
TorchTheWitch
Jul 2012
#46
I can't do even one chinup. I'm female. Can other normal females do chinups?
Honeycombe8
Aug 2012
#60