Do you like exercising?

@laridbz (1280)
China
June 11, 2007 1:45pm CST
Sloth was always my favorite deadly sin, but I admit that when I exercise regularly, I feel better with myself. I eat better, sleep better, feel I have more energy, etc. What about you? Do you like to shake your body, or you prefer to spend your free time doing something else? And if you have to choose a type of exercise, what will it be? Running? Dancing? Playing football? Strength training? As I'm usually not that good with sports (specially all those that end with "ball"), I go for dancing. It's something I like a lot, so I'm not lazy for it.
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• United States
14 Jun 07
When I exercise, I don't label the activity in my mind as 'exercising.' I enjoy going outside and moving my body. If that counts as exercise, then yeah, I enjoy it. For me, playing tennis is the most fun. I also love biking and, if this even counts as exercise, walking places. Walking in a fast pace that is, because I'm an impatient person. And of course, dancing! Or at least what I call dancing, which other people may just refer to as spastic, wild dance monkey movement. Doing the same bend or stretch (i.e. push ups, sit ups, etc) is so boring. It's much better to go outside and do something with a friend of yours, like playing sports with one another or jogging together. Music also makes things better, in my opinion.
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@laridbz (1280)
• China
15 Jun 07
Hi, sweetie! Well, I've never tried to play tennis in my life, but I have a good mental image of how bad I would be at it! Hahaha! :) Thanks for sharing!
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• Lithuania
13 Jun 07
Same for me , but i exercise in some kind of cycles, it becomes boring for me to exercise once a while and after some time, it goes all again , i exercize with full joy :] ..
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@ctv101103 (859)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
i hate exercising. but to keep some activity in my lifestyle, i go window shopping. walking around the mall seems to be a good exercise for me. lol! :)
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• Pakistan
12 Jun 07
Yes i love to go to Gym and love to do workout because if you have better health you will do better in your life and you will get more confident and will have attractive and pleasant feelings about your life so i love to do that.
• United States
12 Jun 07
I've breathing problems so exercise is a very large challenge for me...:( I used to love water aerobics but I would disrupt the class with coughing fits that were more like seizures. The embarrassment had driven me out of the water. The problem started in 1992 when I caught 7 viruses in my lungs all at once. They caused damage. Sense then I've come down with bronchitis several times and now have acute asthma. To further complicate the matter I am allergic to all asthma medications; they give me acute headaches. The asthma meds help me breathe but heck, I'm then flat on the back with a headache for a week that medication won't touch, even prescription medication! So, until this problem is solved, I am a sloth.
• United States
14 Jun 07
Thank you...:)
@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
Sorry to hear that, Crafty. I really hope you'll do fine. I don't have asthma, but I know how hard it can be. Good luck, sweetie!
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• India
12 Jun 07
very well said craftycorner , especially when you have breathing problems like asthma and others doing yoga and meditation for a few hours in a day make you feel much better trough out the day . Also meditation help you increase your concentration for the day .
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@seinfeld (184)
• India
12 Jun 07
hi there...really nice topic...yes in todays lifestyle we all tend to be sloth at times and feel like just hitting the couch all day or staying at home and doing nothing but we dont realise the happiness and energy that comes from staying fit and being active...i at times stay home all day..sleep for more than 10 hours...but i must say at the end of the day i feel depressed cuz i know i have not eaten well...and feel less energetic...whereas when i workout i feel more confident energetic and yeah my appetite is much better and i feel good all day...i am a fitness freak and thats bcoz it makes me happy and relieves all the stress...we must engage in any activities that keep us active like u said sports or dancing....keep exercing and stay fit and happy...bye take care...
• United States
27 Jun 07
Exercise is a dirty word for me. I hate it. I am in great shape for someone my age, and am told I lookk 40 years younger, so why bother? I have seen so many deaths of young people in shape. So, I don't bother.
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@laridbz (1280)
• China
28 Jun 07
Hahahaha! Ok, I won't say dirty words in front of you again! Sorry! :D And congratulations for the good shape!
@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
12 Jun 07
young athletes - a group of young athletes waiting for prices to be given
I’m getting old so daily exercise is quite essential for me so as to live a longer life haha……That is not perfectly true young guys do need regular exercise as well to maintain health. Those who do exercises regularly like me will always feel the comfort and refreshment after sweating a lot. Furthermore exercise could get up our appetite. Normally I take up jogging or swimming as my daily exercise. More over mopping the floor about 20 to 30 minutes can be regarded as a form of good exercise.
@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
Hello, lkbooi! Good to hear from you, thanks for your post! Oh, and you're not getting old! My parents are around your age and they're VERY well. :)
@Sherry12 (2472)
• United States
12 Jun 07
That is one thing I have a hard time making myself do. I've been trying to move around more and have joined a 10,000 step everyday challenge. I'm nowhere near the 10,000 steps but am increasing the amount everyday. Right now I haven't noticed a difference in how I feel, but I think the longer I do it, I will start noticing.
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@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
Struggling against your lazy instincts, my friend? ;) Good luck!!
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@Sherry12 (2472)
• United States
12 Jun 07
Thanks, I do think I've become lazy. This is a struggle for me. LOL
• India
12 Jun 07
I never gets enough time or you can say never want to spare some time for it. I think it's because where i'm working that place is on the third floor. Daily i used to go up and down 8-10 times. That place is accessible through stairs only and these are near about 70-80 in number and i takes only one minute to reach theres. That keep my self fully fit.
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@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
This kind of exercise helps a lot too! Things you do during your day... Thanks for replying! :)
@firumon (501)
• India
12 Jun 07
Hi friend, I used to play anything at free times. Here are somany plays. I also play the sports that are ending with 'ball'. I used to go to Gym at early morning. Its not on free time but time is spending for that. I am very interested in body building activities. The main thing is that we have less free time. Because we are doing engineering. All time exams and other projects. Saturday and sunday gets some free time. At that time we prefer to play cricket. Cricket is the main sports of my friends. We used college ground for all. There somany other gangs also come. We play match with them. Our college is also promoting sports. Especially cricket and footcall. Our college has a well cricket team. We have won three times in inter college meet. Anyway i am just sharing my experience with you. By the by keep in touch my dear friend. See you.............
@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
Hello, dear! Good luck in college, and good to know you're not lazy as me! Hahaha! :)
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@firumon (501)
• India
12 Jun 07
Hi friend, Who told you that i have no lazy. I am more lazy than you. But it is only in my studies and other needed things. Anyway thanks a lot dear for your comment upon my discussion........
@rakhii (1302)
• India
24 Jun 07
I started goint to gym from yesterday itself. Otherwise i used to go for walk or dance in order to get rid of extra fat. Hope this gym helps me get looser...LOL!!
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@laridbz (1280)
• China
24 Jun 07
Hopefully it will, rakhii! Good luck!
• United States
12 Jun 07
I feel the same way. When I exercise I feel more energized throughout the day. It's just the getting up and getting started that I'm too lazy about. I like doing pilates and yoga. I also like walking. My son and I turn on the music almost every day and dance in the middle of our living room. I also go swimming in my pool sometimes for a little exercise.
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@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
Yoga is something I want to try someday. Some people told me it completely changed their lives, so I wanna see what's so fascinating about it. ;)
• United States
12 Jun 07
Yeah, I have heard a lot of good things about pilates too. I started doing it a couple of years ago. I did it every day for about 3 months and I lost weight and it stretched me out too. Yoga is really relaxing. If you could find the workouts that incorporate both, that would be the thing to do.
• United States
28 Jun 07
swim aerobics in the pool and water walking help me to start my exercise routine.. i am not great on exercise per se..but i like to swim in the ymca ..and do water walking classes and water aeobics....plus use the regular equiptment..the Y is close to my house and my wife goes with me..we are both retired..and it helps to use the Y...now we are having a hot weather..so it is very refreshing too...all exercise is good and the best exercise for you is the one you will actually do..good luck..I was a great couch potato.!
@laridbz (1280)
• China
29 Jun 07
I used to swim when I was little. I still love pools. :D Thanks for commenting, asawako!
@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
12 Jun 07
Yes I love to exercise and though its more on my mind only. I love to dance and jog and as you said, it certainly makes me feel better and it also improves my mood too. I usually feel cranky when I am unable to exercise.
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@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
Then let's go dance together, sweetie! ;)
@angela2006 (1845)
• China
12 Jun 07
yes,I like exercising too.every morning,I get uo at 6:30,then go out to have a run,after running,I have the same feeling as you.I feel I am filled with energy.then I go to the dinning hall to eat my breakfast,and I will eat much,haha.on the day working,I can concentrate on my work.
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@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
Good to hear from you, Angela! Thanks! :)
• Hong Kong
12 Jun 07
I am not good at sports at all but I do love to do mild exercise just to feel more relaxed and fresher at times. I practice yoga every weekend but I am too lazy and tired to practice at home. I attend classes every Saturday and usually I feel a lot better after class. I would feel calm and relaxed. But I think if I didn't attend the class, I wouldn't have the motivation to do that at home, I would just do something else. Also, I enjoy walking a lot, sometimes, after having dinner, I would walk around downstairs just to get some fresh air and forget about the day.
@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
As I commented a few posts before, I also want to try Yoga! Thanks for sharing, icequeen! ;)
@abrarr (1246)
• Pakistan
12 Jun 07
eyah u r rite , whenever i do some excerises, i think life has become much easier then it was before. i enjoy everything and feel comfortable doing everything, there is soem kind of spark inside me and energy is pouring out of body!!!
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@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
Wow, I almost felt like jumping and running after I read your post! Hahaha! :) Thanks for sharing, sweetie!
• United States
12 Jun 07
i think greed is mine. haha it reeally depends on my mood if i want to do that stuff, i mean if i have to, then ill do it. like for p.e. :) but if its by choice-choice, i would rather do something else. if i had to choose an excercise, it would be running. its kinda fun. :D
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@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
Really? I can't run for 2 minutes that I'm completely tired! Hahaha! I can walk for miles and miles, but I can't run much. :)
@ashveen (301)
• France
12 Jun 07
of course my friend.. some people say tht they get tired doing exercises..but i say i get tired if i do not get on 2 some physical exercise.. its one of the few thngs tht we do tht keeps us fit all the time.. thnx
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@laridbz (1280)
• China
12 Jun 07
Hi, Ash! Thanks for sharing with us! I'll follow your advice! ;)