What type of exercise do you do??

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Im just curious as to what kind of exercise you all do. I have been doing pilates for about 8 months. So I decided I wanted to try something different. Welllllllllll I started with a DVD for beginners of cardio kickboxing.

Let me tell you........... it is so much FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also found a site for Itrain, with some downloadable mp3 files for IBallet. It uses ballet movements and kickboxing moves to tone and strengthen the lower body.

Also, like many of you, I have been under a TON of stress lately, things that I wont go into here, but lets just say more than work issues........... its nice to "kick" it away!!!!!!!!!

So what do you all do?????????

Specializes in ICU, Trauma, ER, Peds, Family Practice.

I do Pilates mat work . I do not have a reformer. I run, bike, have a rowing machine, weights and kayak. I also walk my dog. When I feel really tired and a bit injured I will do some yoga. Love it all.

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

I personally love to bike, bench and pushups, and free weights. I have a hard time getting into a scedule with the hectic schedule of the hospital, but enjoy myself when I am on schedule.

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Specializes in Wellness Coach, ICU, PACU, OR, Mgmt.

I am triathlon girl!

I bike :redbeathe

I swim :redbeathe

I run :redbeathe

sometimes yoga

sometimes strength training (actually yuck, but necessary)

I run stairs at work (people think I'm crazy!):chuckle

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Yesterday I jogged a pitifully slow 2 miles on the treadmill. Today DH and I did 5 - 6 miles on our bikes, in very hilly terrain - we live in the mountains.

I TRY to get up early enough to walk the 1.25 miles to work, because I then start the day with my heart already started.

And I need to get back to exercising at some intensity every day, and doing push-up, crunches, and something for my trcieps. I'd really like them to be reattached to my arms.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

I run approximately 20 miles per week, and lift weights 2-3 times per week.

It sounds like a lot, but the paybacks are enormous (mentally and both physically).

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Specializes in ER,ICU,L+D,OR.

My exercise consists of the big three. Swimming, Running, Biking. I love participating in marathons and triathelons. Seems like I'm always running to somewhere or back from somewhere anyway. I stay very busy. There are some other sports I am into as well.

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Specializes in ER, PACU, Med-Surg, Hospice, LTC.

Tennis. I love it! :redbeathe

I also go to the gym and use the stairmaster or walk on the treadmill.

If it is late, I'll walk through the park and on the beach.

I really need to do more weight training though. I know I should be doing this to keep my bones strong, but I get lazy.

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Specializes in Wellness Coach, ICU, PACU, OR, Mgmt.
My exercise consists of the big three. Swimming, Running, Biking. I love participating in marathons and triathelons. Seems like I'm always running to somewhere or back from somewhere anyway. I stay very busy. There are some other sports I am into as well.

Ahhh! A fellow tri! Cool!

I'm doing my very 1st tri on October 5th. Wish me luck. Very nice to meet you "Iam46yearsold" I am 41. So much nicer in my 40's than earlier years when I took my health for granted!

I'm hoping to do a 1/2 marathon next year - if my unhappy foot/ankle lets me.

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Specializes in ER,ICU,L+D,OR.

Good luck to you. I love both marathons and triathelons. I do about a 12 a year. Both training for them and going to them you meet such nice people.

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If we're talking about current exercise for me, well...I walk around at uni alot :imbar.

Anyways, I've just discovered that youtube has some pretty good stuff on it. There's full length yoga and pilates classes, and then ones that are 10 minutes if you feel like targeting a certain area (good for study breaks too). Check it out!

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