My Thoughts on Exercising
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (171552)
Boise, Idaho
August 14, 2022 1:52pm CST
I used to mountain bike on the greenbelt daily. I went about 8 miles one way. That's 16 miles per day. That was back in the '80s. Back in 2010 I left the apartment and visited a friend in a nearby city. Stayed there for 3 months and went to the gym every day. I even had a trainer during that time. I lost next to nothing weight-wise. Felt no different mood-wise either.
I just do not feel that exercise does me that much good. I don't anymore. I get up and move around but I don't exercise for exercise's sake. I'm not into sweating or needing to feel as if I have done some strenuous. I don't think I will live any longer either way.
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@RasmaSandra (82591)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Aug 22
I don't exercise either, I do walk all over my apartment and out onto my front porch, I think with time I will include some short walks in my days,
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@celticeagle (171552)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Aug 22
I can't go far it seems without a hip giving out or buckling or both.
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@celticeagle (171552)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Aug 22
@RasmaSandra ........I feel same way.
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@RasmaSandra (82591)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Aug 22
@celticeagle and I have a bum knee which occasionally goes out on me too bad we don't live next door we could lean on each other
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@much2say (57209)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Aug 22
I could never "exercise" in the traditional sense - I found it kinda boring. I did get into figure skating and dancing in my mid 20s - and for a decade . . . probably my most fittest time. I don't skate now, but I do dance in the livingroom 
- and stretching/yoga too. Doing so serves as a stress reliever and I sure could use the toning here and there. But it does help manage some aches and pains that I assume are due to age 
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- and stretching/yoga too. Doing so serves as a stress reliever and I sure could use the toning here and there. But it does help manage some aches and pains that I assume are due to age .1 person likes this
@celticeagle (171552)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Aug 22
Now yoga is something else indeed. I enjoy it so much.
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@celticeagle (171552)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Aug 22
@much2say .......Yes, indeed. That is what I do.
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@much2say (57209)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Aug 22
@celticeagle You go at your own pace, in your own time 
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@celticeagle (171552)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Aug 22
I used to enjoy long walk or mountain bike rides on the greenbelt. In the fresh air is so nice.
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@celticeagle (171552)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Aug 22
@RubyHawk .........I used to and loved it so. It got in need of repair and I had to give it up.
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@RubyHawk (99404)
• Atlanta, Georgia
15 Aug 22
@celticeagle I enjoy walking but ride a stationary bike at the gym. I don’t have a bike.
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@LindaOHio (183918)
• United States
16 Aug 22
Now that I can't exercise I am gaining weight so much easier.
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@celticeagle (171552)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Aug 22
I have finally found a place and seem to stay there.
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@Nakitakona (56481)
• Philippines
20 Aug 22
My walking exercise is now my way of life after I retired from my job 5 years ago. 30 minutes early in the morning and 30 minutes late in the afternoon.
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@58lordstreet (1668)
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22 Aug 22
same here went to the gym for hours for a few years - no muscle , the muscle men would come in and go while I was there
Event teh instructor said I wasnt going to build muscle lol , apparently I have the wrong body type
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@celticeagle (171552)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Aug 22
@58lordstreet .......I'm just the opposite.LOL
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@58lordstreet (1668)
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23 Aug 22
@celticeagle at least I dont take up much room on a plane lol, they should give a discount
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@kaylachan (75174)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Aug 22
As long as you're active enough to where it doesn't negatively affect your health, you should just do you.
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@kaylachan (75174)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Aug 22
@celticeagle That's all it has to be.
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@noni1959 (10242)
• United States
14 Aug 22
Exercise has been keeping me mobile. Years ago, I was told I'd most likely be in a wheel chair by the age of 42 or so. I'm 63 and still walking though carefully lately. I don't sweat or raise my heart rate up too much. When I do, my pacemaker kicks it back down so I just be careful. I like how I feel after. It's the motivation to do it I work on.
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@Fullsun (7)
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22 Aug 22
even so, at least balanced by eating healthy foods can help refresh the body, the important thing is to be able to enjoy life
