Confessions of an exercise-phobe

[Donna4545 13]

I'm starting my 4th week post-op. I have never been an "exercise person" unless you count Water aerobics, which I love, but aren't available where I live. I hated exercise. I found it boring, pointless, time consuming. I don't see myself ever running a marathon, and I'm not at home in the gym, at least not yet.

After 2 days with the magical intervention of exercise DVDs, I have totally changed. Being able to exercise at home makes all the difference. This is something that I can work into my daily routine easily. For me, right now it's 1/2 hour after Breakfast and before shower. I'm sure I'll work my way up to more. I know that people do scary amounts of exercise and I'm just not there yet. But the DVD I am currently working with burns the calories equivalent to a 3 mile walk in 30 minutes so I'm probably getting some benefit from it.

Anyway, I posted this in case there are other exercise-phobic people out there. This might be a good option for you, too.

[delawaregal 2]

I also hate exercise and have lots of joint and back problems. I had no energy following the surgery and just started feeling better in the past week. I am doing 10 - 12 minutes a day on my elliptical machine. I know it doesn't sound like much but I am building up my stamina. I plan to take a yoga class at the end of the month and since I do love dancing am looking for a Zumba class.

[Papillon 7]

anything is great! every thing you can do for yourself matters whether it is a 5 minute walk three times a day or some crazy workout that would make richard simmons winded. lol I find for myself that I prefer dance classes.. you have fun and it is exercise but you don't feel like you are working out. haha I use the Just Dance on the wii also so I can dance at home and no one can see. lol believe it or not I also took Belly Dancing at a Senior Community Center and had the time of my life!! It wasn't about who looked the best or moved the best it was all about shaking what you had and having fun!! : D