What exercise do you do at home?

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi there, thanks so much....I do currently exercise (pre-band). I have to or could not move! Arthritis. We have a treadmill and a bike in basement, and a cousin who comes over 3-4 times a week in the AM. We switch off 15 mins on each for 60 mins total, try to keep the treadmill on incline. What I don't currently have is the LOVE of exercise. I think that's because despite regular 60-minute workouts at least 3-4 times a week for years and years (sometimes 5-6 times a week) I don't see an ounce of weight loss. Not to mention all the dieting, etc. It's mind-boggling, really. Plus we live on 16 acres and I work outdoors a lot. But that's why we're here, right? The traditional diet and exercise formula just doesn't work for some -- certainly not for me. I'm wondering if there are specific kinds of exercise recommended for Bandsters and for what reason -- like building muscle underneath the fat so when it sheds there is muscle there, something to do with the skin not being so loose later, or just the regular cardio benefits and increased weight loss. I can't wait to get my band! Thanks again for chiming in and good luck every one with their exercise routines. We have a very underutilized Bowflex but I don't do much with it besides pull-downs and the calf lifting up thing for the knees. Might be good to explore the many things that can be done with that. Can't wait to lose some weight and have more flexibility, energy and the VERVE -- the get-up-and-go -- the excitement that comes from a program that is working. So defeating to do it with little result day after day.....that's just not fun.

[NJTrucker1022 1]

Started doing DDP Yoga... It's so much fun and I sweat more then I do on the treadmill ???ƒ

[ladyjordan 105]

I 100% agree with NaNa I walk 45 min to an hour outside and I have seen my weight come off im down 68lbs but it really works, and its free, I have a gym membership but I love the outdoors I get to walk and listen to the birds... good luck I use to hate to walk but now if I don't go walking my whole day is messed up if I miss my morning walk I will walk in the evenings....

[Bandista 7,466]

Started doing DDP Yoga... It's so much fun and I sweat more then I do on the treadmill 😃

Wow! Had not heard of this and just watched this video: http://www.ddpyoga.com/ incredibly motivating. Time to find the yoga mat!

[backpacking5 224]

I have done Tai-Chi it looks like it would be so easy but it is a lot tougher than I thought it would be. I feel so awake and relaxed at the same time when I'm done. We also have a treadmill and stationary bike.

[Ladybandito 516]

Hi there' date=' can you elaborate? I am hoping to replace food thoughts with exercise and just looking for all the inspiration I can get (still pre-band but I think it won't be long now).....right now I kind of dread exercise but I do it -- want to WANT it![/quote']

Bandista, I just meant that I could have lost more rapidly if I had hit the exercise routine right out of the gate. There is a certain sweet spot, I believe, early in the banded life where weight seems to come off more quickly and the motivation is high. I am about two years out from my surgery, still could lose possibly 10 or 20 more pounds (although I am 5 below my orriginal goal!)

I did exercise at the very beginning, but just barely, and looking back, I would have been at goal much sooner. I have no regrets, mind you, I just think exercise from day one (as recommended by most surgeons) is very good advice and worth the effort.

[linnie 1]

I'm using this site: work out at home

My favourite exercises are mountain climbers, glutes bridges, squats, planks and some exercises I can do with a towel e.g. seated rows and sliding leg curls on the floor. And I'm working out with dumbbells at home. Biceps curls and triceps extensions are good strength exercises.