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Tuesday November 22, 2011 | 8:09 PM
I try never to miss a work out. It has become the one thing I do for myself and I have come to love it. I am very schedule driven and as a result, I try to work out the same time everyday - immediately after I drop the kids off at school. I go to the YMCA and take at least one group class. Cycle, Y-Cross, Body Pump, I try to mix it up. Keeping it a challenge and making it a routine is key.
Tuesday November 22, 2011 | 7:18 PM
I go to the gym. If the roads are too bad to go at lunch, I book a room at work with a SmartBoard in it, and play the workouts from my laptop. I also have a treadmill at home just in case, and a variety of DVDs for strength and cardio. And dumbbells. I have everything BUT excuses! Most of the time anyway... :)
Tuesday November 22, 2011 | 9:19 AM
getting to the gym is a problem when MN winter storms hit, so to keep me out side and active i purchased a season ski pass (near to my home 5 min drive ) and a new snowboard . . cant wait to get out on the slopes.
yogini
everett, WA
United States
Tuesday November 22, 2011 | 12:00 AM
I take my kids to the bustop, and its SO cold, so I cannot wait to get to the gym, where I do my hot yoga class, and ita a toasty 105, then Im allready for a couple sets in the weightroom, whats hard is leaving the gym!
Monday November 21, 2011 | 11:25 AM
In the past week, I have been noticing as I work with my weights I can get a counter-balance spin-off by using my legs in the opposite direction. Let me explain: Because of Post Polio Syndrome, I actually do my weights while on my back in bed. I do this because I'm doing leg exercises and being on my back allows me to use my muscles, but not damage them as I would if I did the same exercises standing. I use the weights in between each set of leg exercises as my neurons in my legs are resetting and recharging.
While this "recharging" is going on, I can still use the legs in a swing motion counter to the force the weights are working. Complicated?...actually not!
But, my exciting find is that I'm strengthening my back muscles, my legs, etc. as I do the weights with my arms. For me this is a biggie!
As a child recovering from Polio at age four, I formed the habit of not letting the polio effects determine the limitations of what I could do with my body. Now at age 72, with Post Polio Syndrome since about age 50, I'm recovering once again from possible limitations. I'm determined to rebuild the use of my body with the same determination I had as a child. It can be done. Any other PPS / Polio survivors out there ?
Cheerio, Elsie
Monday November 21, 2011 | 8:07 AM
It's important to be accountable to stay on top of things. I have a workout buddy and we hit it at 5:30 a.m, indoors. On weekends, I enjoy the outdoors - walking/running - in the rain! Make it fun and it isn't work!
Sunday November 20, 2011 | 11:43 AM
I train clients in my home studio with private seesions, boot camp and Yoga classes. I motivate them by making sure they arrive to a welcoming, energetic and positive environment every time!
coybug
Lone Jack, MO
United States
Saturday November 19, 2011 | 7:46 PM
Just the Rules is an awesome book. Makes everything so simple! Then maybe try ReCharged!
tammyjw
west jordan, UT
United States
Saturday November 19, 2011 | 1:29 AM
I like working out indoors, I am going to buy the eating clean books. i am a beginner at this but what book should i start out with??
Friday November 18, 2011 | 5:43 PM
As the weather gets colder my "workouts" actually increase. My husband and I own and operate a dog sleddding tour business in Steamboat Colorado so Dog Sledding is one of my Winter Activities.
I am much more active in the winter hooking up the dogs and going out on the trail with them every day (in addition to my regular gym workouts). Bring the snow!!!!
I also love to Cross Country Ski on our groumed dog sledding trails as well as downhill ski and snowshow for extra cardio exercise and just as important - FUN!
Thursday November 17, 2011 | 3:52 PM
I usually enjoy indoor workouts in the winter like spinning or Bikram Yoga!
Thursday November 17, 2011 | 3:09 PM
I do find it more difficult to get up and going in the winter months. The latest oxygen mag suggested Vitamin D so I am going to try that. Most of the time I wake up and it's kinda cold in teh house but I know that about 5 minutes into the warm up I'm warm and feeling good. Also motivation from others keeps me trying.
Thursday November 17, 2011 | 3:07 PM
I have Post Polio Syndrome, so my activity is a little different than most folks.
I do a series of leg exercises while on my back in bed, to reduce stress on my leg muscles, but while working on mobility, flexibility, range of motion etc.
Also, i do weights with my arms..started with 1 lb. weights, then 2 etc. now 5 lb.
I walk on a treadmill, varying amounts of time, depending on my leg muscle neurons that day.
I sit on a balance ball and do rocking and stretching exercises.
When I can I walk out of doors, but use a cane.
Thursday November 17, 2011 | 9:41 AM
I participate in an all year round outdoor Bootcamp. It's held in one of our local parks, and on the rainiest days there is an area that is mostly undercover. This time of year I just wear several layers...although by the end of class, I'm usually down to my base layer! It's just great to be outside in the fresh air after being cooped up in an office all day.
Thursday November 17, 2011 | 9:17 AM
I live in a very snowy area, so I run indoors on my treadmill, bundle up and go outside shovel snow, walk or run in the snow, and clean my horses stalls and carry water buckets to and from the barn! Once you get moving you get warm :)
Thursday November 17, 2011 | 9:08 AM
I'm training for a half marathon and world record attempt, so I'm layering up and running outdoors.
Last night was first run with snow and icy streets and blustery winds slapping my face.
Great sense of accomplishment for a non runner like myself. Looking forward to snowshoeing and winter hiking. Once you get moving, you warm right up.
Thursday November 17, 2011 | 7:09 AM
I roll out of bed and straight into a hot shower. By the time I get out I'm so hot I just want to get outside into some fresh air...I'm raring to go!