Saturday, April 5, 2014

E is for Exercise

Today is day five of the A to Z Blogging Challenge! Moving right along!!!


Since my theme this month is "about ME" I decided that E would be for Exercise! First of all, I hate to exercise! I can't think of any exercise that I really enjoy! However, at almost 60 years old (yes, I said 60!!!) exercise has to be a part of life to stay happy and healthy!

I have a treadmill that I have been using for one hour per day and I am up to 3 mph:) I am trying to work up to an incline of 4% but fell in January and hurt my back so am still working up to my incline goal.

I also have a nice weight setup in my home gym but haven't started using it yet. I plan to make a weight workout schedule when I get home because I know weight bearing exercises are so important as I get older...for bone density, weight loss, toning.

I truly wish I was addicted to exercise instead of chocolate but for now will be satisfied with making it a habit:) 

Do you like exercise? What is your exercise of choice?

For the A to Z Challenge, Sunday is a day off. However, I will be back for Carla's Sunday (Night) Chit-Chat. Can I really blog seven days a week for a whole month?!!!

Kat

18 comments:

  1. Yep I have always hated exercise, I am with you all the way... I mean sweating? Yuck! BUT that said, after my hip replacement I decided it was no fun to be immobile and that if I wanted to be sassy as I continue to age (I'm close to you at 57) I needed to get into reasonable shape just to enjoy life. I joined Curves for some circuit training.. That was fun, but I can't afford it at the moment so I'm doing walking and 'running' with the dog and will be adding yoga/tai chi in a week or two. (my post is about the running tomorrow) I need to stay fit to ride too! ;)

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    1. I don't like to sweat either but at this age, I need to exercise to keep mobile! I went to Curves a few times with my sister and loved it but we don't have one close!

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  2. For me, it's walking, swimming, plus rock climbing in season. Does the trick nicely.

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    1. Oooo...rock climbing! I am much to clumsy to try that! The treadmill is my exercise of choice at the moment but think I might try Zumba:)

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  3. Stationary bicycle set up facing the TV. Unless my blood sugar is low, I cycle whenever I watch TV or a DVD.
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    1. I have a TV on the wall in front of my treadmill:) Makes the time go by faster! Stationary bicycle would be fun!

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  4. I don't like exercising much but I LOVE swimming and walking. Now that the days are warmer again I hope to be able to walk 5 miles a day again.

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    1. I manage to get 3 miles a day in but not sure I could do 5! I am at least twice your age anyway! Looking forward to warmer weather:)

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  5. I hate exercising but I love how it makes me feel, lol. I do love biking and I like walking, and I like swimming but I'm not very good at it and I don't have opportunity to do so very often (no pools or bodies of water nearby).

    Stopping by from the A to Z. :)

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    1. There you go, Jaimie! I do like how exercise makes me feel! Plus I feel like a success when I get finished:) When the weather warms up a bit I will start riding my bicycle. We don't have water close either but have been trying to talk hubby into an above ground pool.

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  6. My hubby and I love walking. We walk at least two miles a day. I wish we had time for more. Have a great Sunday.

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    1. I really like walking with my hubby but his schedule doesn't allow us to do it often so the treadmill it is!

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  7. Commenting from Write On Mamas. I am one of those weird people who likes exercise- most times. Although I found myself last week lifting weights then coming to the kitchen & eating chocolates- so I know why I ma not seeing the results I had hoped for. I use DVDs to walk me through weights otherwise I'd be bored & quit.

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    1. I would really like to LOVE exercise! Just don't think it's ever going to happen. I would much rather be crafting or knitting or blogging:) I do need a DVD weight program...would make it much easier.

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  8. You're not alone in the age stakes Kathy! I'm older than you and doing the exercise gig for the same reasons. I want to be sixty and sassy so I'm happy at the gym and recently booked six more sessions with a personal trainer which has been a real motivator.

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    1. I would love to have a personal trainer for a bit but we live 1 1/2 hours from the nearest gym:( Rural living has it's downsides. If we don't work at being active now we will be using canes and walkers! Not in my 10 year plan...20 year either!

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  9. I know I should be doing more, but mostly am just walking and gardening as the weather gets warmer. I have been walking for 20 to 40 minutes to work and back every day as we have car issues right now (and sometimes longer if I have shopping or meetings close by) The exercise bike is in front of the TV downstairs, but I don't use either one very much.

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    1. Sounds good to me!!! I am looking forward to riding my bike as weather gets nicer. Thanks for visiting Marcy!

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