Getting My Exercise In
By Kathy
@kamel622 (310)
United States
February 19, 2016 7:41pm CST
I love being retired but one of the disadvantages is that I can get quite sedentary since there is nothing I have to do and no time limits on me.
I wear a Fitbit Charge in order to remind myself to move more. This morning I decided to ride my recumbent bike for 45 minutes and followed that with a 5 minute jump on my mini trampoline. I immediately started a 30 minute Walk Away the Pounds video on YouTube and did that.
While I still hadn't met my step goal for the day I had a good start on it. I try to march while I'm doing things around the house and sometimes while I'm watching television I'll stand and do a 10 or 15 minute walk.
I hit my goal and I've added few extra steps and plan to do another quick march in place while I'm watching tv tonight just to give me that little bit of extra steps...oh and I do try to go up and down the stairs at least five times too.
I have all day to get in enough exercise, but sometimes I find that is the problem...I have all the time in world and can procrastinate my day away.
Do you do intentional exercise? What is your favorite exercises to do?
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
20 Feb 16
I ride my bike, I try to go at least every other day, but often end up everyday too.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
20 Feb 16
I too am retired, it's so easy to get lazy in the winter. In the warmer months it's not a problem as we fish, camp, and hike often.
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@Marilynda1225 (83109)
• United States
20 Feb 16
I'm not as active as I should be and find myself sitting much longer at the computer than I should. I have to force myself to get up and move around
