How much exercise do you get?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:24 pm

Ghee Snooze, I walk 5-20 miles a day in the classroom-but docs don't count that as exercise. But I do walk a mile a day, do some yoga and Tai Chi, does that count? Because I marked ito n the poll!:)

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:25 pm

What with work and weather lately I haven't been getting as much...

but I keep at it.

A "regular" week is this: Daily 5 mile walk, then home M-F to do

50 sit-ups, 20 push-ups and 5 (flat) miles on the stationary bike.

I used to do 20 miles but had to stop because my quadriceps were

just getting TOO big, I looked like an Olympic speed skater!

;)

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:45 pm

My BP is 95/60 and my heart rate is 60.........don't need it------don't do it.

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:09 pm

so you either love it and go at it, or you don't.

CountryDweller · Post by **CountryDweller** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:25 am

SOJOURNER wrote: so you either love it and go at it, or you don't.
Isn't this answer skirting the question dear sister? :p

greydeadhead · Post by **greydeadhead** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 8:15 am

3-4 days a week.. alternating lifting and cardio..

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 8:24 am

CountryDweller wrote: Isn't this answer skirting the question dear sister? :p
No, my dear. Just a comment on the poll. You know how interested I am in the results of these types of polls...............

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:31 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Another poll...

pssst does sex count??

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:40 am

I think she may be an overachiever.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:00 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Sure does. I bet you're in great shape, huh?

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha:D

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:01 am

SOJOURNER wrote: I think she may be an overachiever.
hohohohohohohohohohohohohohoho

:D

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:02 pm

moverguy wrote:

But since I am a poor, unpaid member, I alas, cannot vote in the poll

Heartbreaking, I know

You poor Baby! What a sad tale. Did you know for a mere ten bucks you can be a member for a whole 6 months -- that is unless they bann you :rolleyes:

Spring for a membership. Join the fun!

Where else are you going to spend it where you'll have so much fun!

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:59 pm

If I'm not too tired, I do the Henry Fonda Workout, followed by a lie down

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:19 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Have you ever seen a cat butt? You really don't want to, trust me.
Where do you think the guy who invented the pencil sharpener got his idea from? :wah:

StupidCowboyTricks · Post by **StupidCowboyTricks** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:25 pm

Uncle Kram wrote: Where do you think the guy who invented the pencil sharpener got his idea from? :wah:

a pig?

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:06 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Have you ever seen a cat butt? You really don't want to, trust me.

The idea for "Cats Eyes". the reflectors used on roads, came about as a cat approached the inventor and he was struck by the reflection of light in its eye. After making a note, the cat turned round and that's when he got the idea for the pencil sharpener

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:28 pm

Even though I'm getting a little older, I continue to keep in shape. Here's my program for building my arm and shoulder muscles. You might wish to adopt this regimen. Three days a week works well.

I started by standing outside behind the house and, with a 5 pound potato sack in each hand, extended my arms straight out to my sides and held them there a long as I could.

After a few weeks I moved up to 10 pound potato sacks, then 50 pound potato sacks, and, finally, I got to where I could lift a 100 pound potato sack in each hand and hold my arms straight out for more than a full minute.

Next, I started putting a few potatoes in the sacks. But I caution you not to overdo it at this level.

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:43 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Oh my god! That's ingenious and I plan to use that as my 2006 plan to get rid of those saggy batwing things on my arms. :)Well don't forget to turn left when you enter a cave ( see useless facts)

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 6:06 am

Clancy wrote: Re: How much exercise do you get?

.....does, diving count ?

Of course, unless it happens to be in a submarine

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 6:19 am

Uncle Kram wrote: Of course, unless it happens to be in a submarine

which is very, very old................

abortretryfail · Post by **abortretryfail** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 1:53 pm

I grew up overweight and at one point had had enough. I changed my lifestyle completely, and did enough research that I'm now a Certified Nutrition Consultant. In any case, I hated exercise for a long time, and I still go through periods where it's hard, but now that I've found exercises I love (hula hooping, weight lifting, stretching, walking, stairmaster, elliptical, exercise ball) it's not as hard. Just don't let anyone tell you to do an exercise you hate, instead, find another one!

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:25 pm

chonsigirl wrote: Ghee Snooze, I walk 5-20 miles a day in the classroom-but docs don't count that as exercise. But I do walk a mile a day, do some yoga and Tai Chi, does that count? Because I marked ito n the poll!:)

Well I'm counting it! That's the same for me Chonsi, 8 to 20 miles a day, up and down stairs and ramps, and I do it for 14 hours a day.

If that's not exercising, what is?:o

Slade1 · Post by **Slade1** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 4:57 pm

greydeadhead wrote: 3-4 days a week.. alternating lifting and cardio..

Hi Greydeadhead,

I've never spoken to you before but I've read a few of your posts and judging by what I've read I would have thought that the lifting that you do is by your Beer arm and the cardio is by some form of narcotic. This isn't an insult, I think it's the only way to get fit!

Lil~Basco · Post by **Lil~Basco** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:52 pm

Far Rider wrote: I walk.

4 miles each mornin 6 days per week. Several evenings I walk again taking my dog for her hike. 1-2 nights a week I will hike my town all night long because I cant sleep.

I punch a speed bag 20 minutes every night before I go to bed. I do push-ups, pull ups, and situps.

Once or twice a week my oldest and I practice break downs, take downs and throws. Im not a martial artist or anything I just have a series of self defense and killing moves I'm teaching my son.

Three nights per week I take cleaning jobs that involve physical labor, pretty much constant movement for 3 to 8 hours. I make it into a work out and push myself hard getting things done as fast as I can, but still be safe.

I love hard physical labor, it feels good to me to push my body. I'm not some svelt looking jock or "workout master" I dont even own sweats or work out clothes, I hike in boots and jeans and do my nightly workout in my underwear in my room.

I also play sports, ice hockey rollerblade hockey, football and I coach a few select wrestlers each year with one of the local highschools.
With such an active lifestyle, I would think you'd have no problem sleeping at all. :-3

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:54 pm

Gosh Far, my little old walks seem mild in comparrison to you.....................

You should go wrassle Arnold!

I want a front row seat!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:24 am

The poll is skewed. I get mucho exercise but I dont love it.

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:58 am

For those who appreciate irony

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Hazel · Post by **Hazel** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:14 pm

15 minute brisk walk to work in the morning

15 minutes back home again at lunch time

and then 15 minutes back to work again in the afternoon

Some nights i get a lift home if his nibs is finished first, otherwise i walk again

and thats all the exercise i get