Do you like to exercise?
@1creekgirl (41690)
United States
June 23, 2019 5:09pm CST
I hate it.
There, I said it. I know many of you guys are really into working out and being healthy and I'm so envious. I wish I had the desire and will power to really be more active.
Years ago, I was a member and a part time fitness tech at Curves for Women, a fitness center for women only. I actually loved doing the work outs. They were perfectly designed for the average middle age woman. We got a balance of cardio and strength training.
But they went out of business and I knew I needed some kind of exercise, so I joined our local gym.
I make myself go, but I really don't like it. I have some health issues that keep me off some of the machines. I do some of them for strength training, then do the elliptical and walk on the tread mill for the aerobics part.
I've never been athletic, but I know I do feel better when I exercise.
I know NJchicca and Lori A Moore and some others of you are very fit and work hard at it. How do you keep it up? Do you really enjoy it or do you just make yourself?
I want/need to lose eight or nine pounds. How hard can that be? The older I get, the harder it is to maintain or lose weight.
Of course, if I would make myself go to the gym more often than I do, I might get those few pounds off and feel better at the same time.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
23 Jun 19
I would not worry about this.You can do most of this at home.
Get some light weight to strengthen your bones.
We need to keep our bones sharp as we age.Just do basic workout.Set up some sort of a schedule there.
I f I was near by.Would get some weight for you.
3 lbs or 4 is a good start
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
23 Jun 19
I have a pair of three pound weights at home, but I seldom use them. I do add weights to my workout at the gym, though. Thanks for the advice!
@xFiacre (13117)
• Ireland
24 Jun 19
@1creekgirl I hate consciously exercising but I love to swim and walk in the hills which are both good exercise but that’s not why I do them.
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@xFiacre (13117)
• Ireland
25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl You’ve got it. A happy coincidence that the things I like are also good for me.
@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Do you swim and walk because you enjoy it, but not necessarily because they're exercise?
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
24 Jun 19
aint that a 4-letter word?? ugh, i don't 'xercise, aint done such since my schoolin' days when such 'twas a requirement. when i'm out with the horses, tendin' the lands/gardens, fixin' fences, etc., i feel i walk plenty miles, get that weight liftin' 'n 't times more'f a cardio workout'n i'd like.
walkin' 'tis actually the best 's 'tis easiest'n the joints. a brisk walk can get'cher cardio goin' 'n ya can get those ankle weights fer yer legs if'n ya desire. can e'en go all out'n get matchin' weights fer ya to carry.
i feel fer ya's i've not been out's much's i'd liked the past month 'r so (viral bronchitis...beast will not leave) 'n when i went to put my jeans'n this morn, 'twas a tad 'npleasant (they'd jest been washed/dried) 'til they stretched out a bit.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl seems such mightn't be 'nough? i might be needin' to add somethin' more. 'n join those 4-letter word folks, lol.
the bronchitis 'tis better since i 'twas finally able to gimme some local raw honey. thankfully they did'n early harvest'n also 've a pollen 'xtractor. get that ol' worn out immune system runnin' 'gain.
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
25 Jun 19
@crazyhorseladycx Hope the raw honey helps you.
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
I can understand. You sure get your share of "exercise" with all the work you do. Hope that nasty bronchitis will soon be gone.
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Keep trying, you'll feel better and be healthier.
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@paigea (36316)
• Canada
24 Jun 19
I liked Curves too. Ours closed as well.
I like walking, cycling, paddling my kayak and Yoga. I don't need the gym.
Hubby plays hockey five days a week from August to April. He loves it and can't wait to get there every day.
We have to do something we love.
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
You're right, if we enjoy it, it's much easier to maintain. Good for you guys!
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@paigea (36316)
• Canada
25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl I like to do those things, I am always happy once I am out there, but, I don't do it often enough!
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@Bensen32 (27743)
• United States
24 Jun 19
I think about it now and then but yes I hate working out. Way back when, when I was in the Marines I ran all the time and worked out and then I guess I just got lazy and stopped doing it all and now I am kind of sad and disappointed in myself.
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
I know I can't exercise now like I did years ago, but are there some activities you can enjoy and get back into exercising?
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
25 Jun 19
@Bensen32 Those are both great ways to be active.
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@Bensen32 (27743)
• United States
25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl I scuba dive and I like taking relaxing walks in the forest preserve so I have that.
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@snowy22315 (181956)
• United States
23 Jun 19
It depends on what it is..I really enjoy things like swimming, tennis, yoga and that sort of thing..but working out at the gym in some kind of hard core class..I am not into. I think it is important to do what you enjoy in terms of exercise otherwise you won't stick with it.
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@snowy22315 (181956)
• United States
24 Jun 19
@1creekgirl Hey lots of mallwalkers out there
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
@snowy22315 I might have to be a Walmart walker. But I sure don't want to be an old Walmart Greeter!
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
23 Jun 19
That's true, if you enjoy however you're getting your exercise, you're more likely to continue. But there are no physical activities that I really like. Unless you call shopping "exercise."
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@smileyhema (4606)
• United States
24 Jun 19
I prefer walking and doing yoga as my exercise.. both works very well for me.. 
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@smileyhema (4606)
• United States
24 Jun 19
@1creekgirl Yes, I mostly prefer to walk in park. I'm mostly with my headset listening to songs when I walk. Park sets the mood for me to listen to song and walk in my own style. Also, we will have other people who walk along making you to push yourself with more speed. =) It's more congenial for me.
I don't walk on streets(pedestrian pathways I mean) and I don't consider that as an exercise. I will be diverted and my speed of walking will fluctuate..
I don't walk on streets(pedestrian pathways I mean) and I don't consider that as an exercise. I will be diverted and my speed of walking will fluctuate..1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
25 Jun 19
@smileyhema A park can be a really nice place to walk.
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
That's great... do you have a particular place you like to walk?
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
23 Jun 19
I'm unable to exercise; but even if I could I would hate it except for walking.
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
@LindaOHio I'm really sorry to hear that, Linda.
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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25 Jun 19
I hate exercising too; so it's best to stay indoors because if I go out, I'll sweat and that's already a mini exercise..
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
25 Jun 19
I'd rather stay inside, too. Where is Tokelau?
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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26 Jun 19
@1creekgirl Yes, me too. It lies 2,000 miles northeast of New Zealand.
@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
24 Jun 19
At the last time to be honest, not. But I'm trying to get a lot of walk, and I hope it counts in exercise
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Walking is one of the healthiest things you can do. It's a good all-over exercise.
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl Yes, I really do not have time to go on yoga or in a gym, but wherever I can go on foot I'm going
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
25 Jun 19
I know what you mean. The days just go right on by and I realize I haven't been to the gym. But I'm trying to do better.
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@Heshnimo (20)
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25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl Yeah.
Me too, i hope it works out this time.
All the best
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@yankeesfanin1 (64)
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25 Jun 19
I don’t but need to lose weight so I am currently looking for a gym membership
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
25 Jun 19
I know it does make me feel better.
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@reti_9 (386)
• Philippines
25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl yeah me too. I'm still study here how to use this. I just done registered here.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
24 Jun 19
We got to exercise at the senior center one day a week and we have made friends and we really enjoy it and we go to the YMCA for in the pool exercise 3 days a week, also lots of fun. It has made us much more fit and it is not boring at all.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl Exactly and today is our exercise at the senior center, she works us hard lol
@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
I think that's the secret to exercising...if it's fun, it doesn't feel like "working out."
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
24 Jun 19
I like to take walks. I also have a few exercises that I do at home.
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl I agree wooded paths do bother me some because of the possibility of snakes. They are my greatest fear.
@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
I could enjoy walking, but we live in the country and if the ground isn't level, I fall easily. There's a nice path/road to the back field, but there are snakes, bears, and bob cats around.
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@LadyDuck (471992)
• Switzerland
25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl I do not like to go to a gym, I prefer home exercise.
@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
24 Jun 19
I didn't know curves went out of business, a gym is a nice option if you continue with it. I just prefer walking these days.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
26 Jun 19
@1creekgirl I don't hear of them, and the two that were local are gone.
@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Yeah, I'm not sure if the entire business closed or just many of the franchises. I sure do miss it.
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Is a walker what we would call a treadmill?
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
24 Jun 19
@1creekgirl
I do not walk as much as I want to but I exercise 3 times a day at home and I do not go to a gym because of my shoulders cannot do things there. I only eat two meals a day now and do not eat inbetween meals anymore. I have no choice. I do not want to be fat again so have to do things but need to get out and walk more. My knee on my left leg has been bothering me so taking it easier and not walking as much now.
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@1creekgirl (41690)
• United States
24 Jun 19
That's good that you're exercising in spite of some health problems. Even though we live out in the country, there aren't any level places to walk without almost falling, so I try to walk at the gym along with some strength training.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl
My shoulders are the reason why I started exercising. Now, I added other exercises for my weight.
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