Types of Exercise

[Quest for the key]

I was just thinking (novelty for me) about the benefits of exercise from an improved mentality /mindset point of view, and wondered what forms of exercise you guys do ? And would you say they proferred a benefit ???inkele: (me doing aerobics lol !!!)

:thanks:

[satz123]

Types of Exercise

I am in the gym @ 7am 3 times a week - weights !
Love that I can now lift a heavier weight than some of the men:goodjob:
Can't say as I can see a measurable difference.
The 2 pieces of chocolate bikkie cake I've just eaten won't help.

[CanToo]

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For me it's about being outside in the fresh air, under our big blue sky. The more I move the better my mind and body feels.

[Pinecone]

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Immeasureable, incalculable benefits of excercise! It has been a huge part of my quit. I do lots of different stuff, but the point for me is to do something every single day, even if it is small.

[bettygirl]

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i could walk for days...i take my beagles out and wander for at least an hour a day...i often walk to aa meetings in the morning as well. it's meditation for me, as well as exercise.

[Quest for the key]

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Thanks guys - must get me lazy arse into gear - maybe I'll have a bit more success when I do :=)

[paulywogg]

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i like the "just dance" or zumba on the wii,i get to listen to music and sweat

[Determinator]

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I'm hiking tomorrow in the Sierras....badly needed. keep moving everyone!

[RunningCourage]

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bettygirl;1403965 wrote: i could walk for days...i take my beagles out and wander for at least an hour a day...i often walk to aa meetings in the morning as well. it's meditation for me, as well as exercise.

I try to run

But also absolutely agree with Betty and walking... sometimes just to walk for a while, around the local neighbourhood, or drive to a hill close by, or somewhere else... and yes, it is a kind of meditation. Very calming.

[lolab]

Types of Exercise

I think RC and others makes a good point....while it is important to get moving - it doesn't always have to be something that "feels" like exercise. :-)

I know if I had started an exercise "routine" early on, it might have been something that just added to the stress of going AF. I felt so strongly that I had let things go....my house, family, myself - and yes, it was important for me to "start" to take care of all of them, but if I had started spring cleaning, major reorganization, planned a garage sale, made lists for meal planning, calendars for family activities, started meditating, PLUS starting a dedicated "workout" routine - All the things that popped into my head that maybe I "should" do.... - I would have crashed and burned.

I really had to kind of fly by the seat of my pants for awhile...and at times I thought I was losing my mind - as I felt obsessed with certain things....like organizing or something...but I just went with it and I did keep moving through it - I walked my dogs - I did treadmill workouts when I felt like it...but if I didn't - I didn't let myself feel like a failure. Finally at a year in - I feel capable and strong and have started up a "routine" again - I now feel healthy and strong enough and ready to dedicate a certain amount of time for so many days per week...If I had started earlier, it would have just felt like work and stress....now it feels really good. :-)

[bettygirl]

Types of Exercise

i suppose i should have mentioned hiking as well...that's my preferred exercise and i do it a few times a week. i walk everyday for mental and physical health (usually 3-5 miles at a moderate but comfortable pace).