Let's talk about EXERCISE!

[lisaanewme67 123]

@@KalelsWifey yes, be sure to check out the On-Demand when you get a chance. I did a Julian Michaels workout this morning. Last night, some yoga with Rodney Yee, it was awesome. They have all of the big names trainers as well. Sounds you are excited and ready to GO. Thanks to everyone's responses we all will have a BIG variety to choose from...

@@KalelsWifey Hi there. I enjoy exercising especially cardio. It is just I had limited time to go to the gym as much as I use to so I put on the extra pounds and medical issues were next. I ordered an elipitical/exericse bike and like that but my knees don't, lol. Shortly I discovered that there was a fitness catagory on my Xfinity on-demand channel with all types of fitness videos. Strength training, pilates, yoga, everything...

My very favorites are the speed WALKING videos. They are WONDERFUL. You can chose to walk 1 mile, 2miles or 3 all in your home. They are all cardio packed with weights or without. The 1-mile is 18 minutes, 2miles is 34 minutes, 3 miles 53 minutes. Super fast power walking... There are so many catagories of walking/jogging/strength training videos you can do in your home when you are pressed for time or don't want to leave the house. Easy moves so you can focus on working hard in getting it done. Trust me, I feel the workout just as much. I usually wake up half hour or 45 minutes early and turn one on get my cardio done, shower and then wake up my children. I have decided that I need to come first with my health and this is my time to myself with no interruption. When I get up early and exercise, no one is awake I can focus on myself. This way, I am done with the workout and not have to stress all day about how I will fit it in when I get home & exhausted.

I have also seen these videos dirt cheap on Amazon. Let me know & I will give you the name of some good ones :-)

Thank you so much! To be honest I hadn't even thought about looking at on demand!! What a great idea. I too can do that before my girls wake up and have my first work out in. I try to do two walks a day mixed with typical errands running up and down stairs in my house. I average a good amount of steps per day. I like this idea a lot though. I will be looking at then tonight.

[InspirationMySon 135]

Personally started with walking and then slowly moved up to jogging and now I run. I also lift weights but not as often as I should. I run daily now something that I never did/could do before. Find what works for you. And I suggest a Fitbit flex or the like something Water resistant that helps you track and hold yourself accountable! Best of luck!

[KalelsWifey 318]

Hooray!! I've been lifted off all restrictions from exercise. I just have to go light on core muscles. I'm very happy. It has given me a. Boost I needed to light the fire under my...! Today's routine will be, morning walk with my mommy's day walking weights , afternoon jog, light weights to tone my arms, stairs and perhaps opening the pool... (does that count, lol)?! Talk to me people, what have you been up to. It's a beautiful day, let's get outside and get motivated!! X's!!

[VDB 800]

K.W. How many weeks post surgery are you? I am just one week away from being allowed to get back in the swimming pool, but otherwise walking until my restrictions get lifted. After that will add in treadmill and hopefully by mid summer will be back on my ten speed. This "no lifting" requirement is keeping me from gardening -- I have a huge vegetable garden and orchard that is languishing from neglect. Glad you are allowed back to heavier exercise -- good weight loss, too!

[Marathongirl 106]

At first I re-joined my gym and started go to cycle classes. I was 320lbs at that time. Cycling was the best on my joints. Then, I started losing weight so I started running. Now I run all kinds of races. Just completed a 10K a few weekends ago. I also make sure that I strength train at least 2 days a week, to build muscle. Finding something you enjoy is key, because you'll be happy to exercise. Also, make it interesting with music or movies on your phone or iPad. Good Luck!