You, sir, are living my dream life. I'd like to get a self sufficient community going. I've been working on a design.
Started Going to the Gym Again, Do You Work Out at a Fitness Center?
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You, sir, are living my dream life. I'd like to get a self sufficient community going. I've been working on a design.
A tad OT, but I’d shy away from a ‘community’
It works OK until suppressed individual ideas come into play
Then community becomes not so abiding
That's been my experience, anyway
Now, just you and yer woman....can do….anything
I completely understand what you're saying. That's why I've been working on a design. I'm trying to avoid the pitfalls others have encountered. There are people making it work today.
I don't aspire to be swole.
Well, I wish you success.
Create a thread, I'll pull on it
You think ?
The chances of him being able to suddenly create a healthy active lifestyle to become fit and buff like you after being a couch potato for years is slim to none.
If he says he did it and it’s gotta be a ‘he,’ I want pictures. :yes:
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Ladies and gentlemen,
Pay attention to self-resistance training. It is the safe and effective method to keep flexibility and to gain strength and muscles when we get older. You do not need to attend gyms or to purchase any equipment. You can use everything for these exercises (belt, broomstick, rope, towel...). Only apply strength and some fantasy. This is my DIY equipment that allows full body self-resistance training.
Pay attention to self-resistance training. It is the safe and effective method to keep flexibility and to gain strength and muscles when we get older. You do not need to attend gyms or to purchase any equipment. You can use everything for these exercises (belt, broomstick, rope, towel...). Only apply strength and some fantasy. This is my DIY equipment that allows full body self-resistance training.
Thanks retiredtraveler. I’ll consider it but I actually really enjoy my workouts which is why I keep going back. Interval training sounds like a lot more work in a lot less time. I’m not trying to save time. I’m enjoying my time there. My progress might be a bit on the slow side but I’m doing ok.
Thanks all the same. I might switch it up someday but not any time soon. I really enjoy my workouts.
I’m really glad you found something that works for you.
I happen to enjoy going to the gym. It gets me out of the house for a couple of hours a few days a week without having to worry about my dogs.
Thanks all the same. It’s a good idea but a bit to boring for this women.
Same here... I prefer getting out, and I like all the state of the art machines and equipment at the gyms... I’d also rather be outdoors lifting rocks, logs, cutting and splitting wood, rather then using rubber bands...That’s just me though... I’m sure some people are unable to do all that, or aren’t as active, so I can understand why they would use them.
As a retired State Police Trooper, I have free access to the gym at the Academy, which I did use quite regularly, but now, just twice a week. I like to keep my upper body looking fit. I still do roadwork twice a week, but only thirty minutes. My wife and I ride bike in the summer. Last September, we did fifteen miles one afternoon, but normally, we only ride for about an hour. I find physical fitness a good way to relieve stress and keep fit at the same time. My wife, OTOH, likes to take her camera along, so we are continually stopping to take a picture of a bird, dog, flower and whatever else she finds to be interesting. I try to tell her the idea is to get our heart rate up to about 100 bpm and then to keep it there for about 20 minutes. I may as well be talking to the wall. I also realize that we won’t be able to keep up this pace, but until my body tells me to cut back, I’ll keep going.
I went to the gym on Sunday and was there early enough to see the Zumba class going on, been years since I did it and couldn't resist. It was half over, only a half hour left, but I blended in in the back row where there was a open area and participated. I really liked it because I like music and dancing, will try to attend the full class this Sunday. I just have to be careful not to overdo, don't want to foolishly throw out my knee or something hopping around in a weird way. It happened to me years back, wasn't too bad, but I'm older and wiser now and will take it easier with certain moves.
I also really enjoy natural outdoor work. We have a fair sized property and there is always lots of physical work to be done but it keeps me in shape and I really enjoy it. Plus I get to be with my dogs which is wonderful BUT I’m totally enjoying getting a break from the house and family. The girls get a chance to miss me which is nice. I get all kinds of shakey waggy tails when I get home as well as kisses.
Thats a mighty fine weight set you have there Trade. I shall try and take a pic of mine.
Thats awesome Seabreeze. They have Zumba classes at our gym also but I’m going to pass. I’m the kind of person who always pushes myself to the max when I workout and I’d be injuring myself for sure and at this point in the game I don’t want to.
They have yoga classes also but I’m still enjoying my yoga DVDs. They are still very challenging.
I do however love to dance plus I bet the group energy must be awesome. That part I miss.
Ive still been going 2 to 3 times per week and am liking it more and more. The people are super nice to me and it’s actually quite entertaining watching people work out and I’ve gotta say that there’s some really BUFF people there of all ages. I’m always seeing new groups of people there but there’s so many things to do. Our gym actually has a skating rink and bowling alley. I haven’t been to either yet but I’d like to.
My routine has been fairly consistent.
I jog 2 kilometres.
Bike 4 to 5 miles. ( the machine is in metric conversion )
weight lift
use the weight lifting machines
stretch out entire body with a 20 minute workout
The only glitch I had last week was that a man selected the machine right next to me while all kinds of others were available. It was so uncomfortable that I had to leave but I’m working on it. Perhaps next time I won’t. Baby steps.
I’m pleased to say I’m seeing results. My arms especially are really toning up and I’m excited.
In two weeks I’m seeing a Quintet Concert and a friend I’ve known since I’ve been about 7 or 8 will be there. I’m so excited to see her. We’ve always gotten along like sisters so it will be a real treat. Being in shape I think is increasing my self confidence some.
The energy is great Keesha, and the music is loud but not eardrum piercing. Sounds like you're getting a very good workout and I'm glad you're seeing results....kudos! I'm ok with someone working out next to me on a machine, as long as their sweat isn't giving me a shower. :distrust:
And he's not gawking at me. Hope you enjoy yourself at the concert with your friend, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time together!
Trade
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Sorry about that creepy dude checking you out at the gym Keesha. If you would like, I could come up there and punch his lights out for you. I could use a tune up before my big class reunion fight later this fall. :bigwink:
Hahaha. :lofl: Ok I deserved that.
I’ve gotta admit you have a killer sense of humour. :grin:
Trade
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Darn it Keesha. Why did you have to do that?
I was hoping you would keep taking me seriously like you were before. You see I'm basically a Troll. As long as I think I'm getting to you, I'll keep trying to wind you up. But now that I can't get that reaction from you, it's no fun anymore. :shucks:
What??? You wanna troll me? :waiting:
Noooooo! That won’t ever happen. Just remember I’ve been working out. :darth:
I gave up on gardening since I don't have a green thumb and the soil by me isn't that great for growing things, but I used to plant those tiny starter plants for tomatoes, peppers, etc. Plus when we go away camping, there's nobody to care for the veggies/flowers. My neighbor has volunteered in the past, but I don't like to put anyone out, easier to buy from the store now that I'm retired. But I do a lot of yardwork, trimming bushes and lower branches of trees, mowing, etc. I like doing things outside, these days I take breaks though, a job I used to do in one day, I have to break up into two days now.
I'm with you on dancing to the music, it doesn't take much to get me moving, just an old tune on a TV commercial does it.
Went to the Zumba class today at the gym and enjoyed it a lot. I modified some moves so I wouldn't walk out of there limping :inv:, but it was still fun and a great workout. The instructor said that since next Sunday was St. Patrick's Day, if we all wore something green, she's make it a 90min. class instead of an hour....I'll be wearing yellow. layful:
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