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 ER/Trauma.

I need to drop about 15 lbs...

I run a couple miles and do free weights about 4 days a week - I'm trying to up that to about 6 days a week.

While I have noticed a marked difference in my upper body (strength and shape) and I have also noted an increased endurance on the treadmill ... my weight has remained where I started.

Despite me limiting my junk food and meat intake.

Y'all think I ought to start doing some cardio or something?

I miss riding a bike and swimming.

I'm still hopeful though - it's only been two weeks.

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Specializes in Adolescent Psych, PICU.
I need to drop about 15 lbs...

I run a couple miles and do free weights about 4 days a week - I'm trying to up that to about 6 days a week.

While I have noticed a marked difference in my upper body (strength and shape) and I have also noted an increased endurance on the treadmill ... my weight has remained where I started.

Despite me limiting my junk food and meat intake.

Y'all think I ought to start doing some cardio or something?

I miss riding a bike and swimming.

I'm still hopeful though - it's only been two weeks.

First off, don't weigh yourself on a scale because it just isn't accurate. Go by how your clothes fit or a tape measure. I recenly threw out my scale and am soooo glad I did, I now go by how my clothes fit. I have a pair of jeans I want to fit back into so I try them on every other week to check my progress. I have no clue at this point how much I weigh and I really don't care.

I think your doing good if your doing both weights and cardio. I enjoy cardio but I think weights are actually better when your trying to lose weight because the more muscle you have, the more calories your burning day and night.

Have you check your calorie intake on something like fitday.com That helps me, but everyone is different.

I'm no expert but we all have to find what works for us. If you don't think what your doing is working (though I think 2 weeks isn't enough time) then change it around. Keep up the intensity and your consistency and I can't see how you can't lose weight! 15 pounds isn't much so it will take longer than someone trying to lose 40 pounds. You might only lose 1 pound a week (which is GOOD) compared to someone weighing more who is losing 2 pounds a week.

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even though it is winter, i still find time with school and work (5 or 6 ams or sometimes right before work) . I have also had tons of injuries including dislocated knees, shoulders etc so working out really helps my body feel good especially at work! I start by weight lifting the proper way(form, sets, concentration of muscles, etc) 3 times a week. I also do High Intensity Interval training 3 days a week on my off days which helps me too (burns more calories than standard cardio in less time). Pretty soon, i'm going to switch up routines and start supersetting (no rest between sets and exercises, overworking muscle groups..e.g ABC body building program). I also try to stay healthy (take vitamins/minerals everyday, try to eat right (and enough to support my body size/workouts) and drink lots of water). During spring i will start to mix in sports as well (soccer, bball, hockey, baseball,etc) Good Luck! : )

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I do cardio exercise 4 to 5 times weekly at the health club. I'll mix the type of exercise up with jogging, stair climbing, and the elliptical machine.

I also lift weights twice weekly, only with free weights.

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I currently work out about four times a week at Bally's. I use the elliptical machine for 45 minutes and weight training for another twenty minutes.:)

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Pushing fifty is about all the exercise I get nowadays.............:uhoh21:

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Yoga! Love those downward dogs and warrier (sp?) poses...and I'm hoping to start jogging regularly once the snow melts and I can actually see the ground, hee, hee.

Namaste

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Hospice.

I just started exercising a couple of months ago. This is my last semester in nursing school and I'm tired of being unhealthy.

I'm currently working out at the "Y" 3 times a week. I cross train for cardio on the treadmill, recumbent bike, elliptical trainer, and stair master. Then I use a mix of cybex machines, free weights, and that big bouncy ball to train my upper and lower body and abs.

When life is too busy to get to the gym, I have some DVDs and equipment to use at home: The S Factor Workout (level 1), Anna Caban Pilates workouts, and a new one I have not opened yet: The New York City Ballet workout. I may try that one out this weekend.

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Specializes in ICU/CCU/MICU/SICU/CTICU.
Pushing fifty is about all the exercise I get nowadays.............:uhoh21:

:chuckle you make me giggle!!!

I am still doing some kickboxing........ and have just signed up for some "dance" classes......... there is a place on my way home from work that offers these classes each night......... ballet, hip-hop, strip aerobics, ballroom and bellydancing........hey may as well have fun with it, right???

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I love my Turbo Jam(sold at Beachbody.com) and Tae Bo DVD's, they are anywhere from 45 to 60min long. On days that I have classes I work out on the gym, 45min on the elliptical, and 30min of strength training. I TRY to work out at least 4-7 days/week.

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I work out at Gold's Gym. I love it because it is opened 24 hours and really helps me meet my workout goals. I recently started working out 5 weeks ago. I do 45 minutes of cardio, 5 days a week. getting my heart rate to 130 for that length of time. It helps so much with stress. I love it. I think now I am addicted. Trying to learn some strength training, but I have to admit I am a little overhwhelmed and nervous when there are guys around. I guess I am self-conscious. But I am trying and that makes me happy. I am entering my 4th semester of nursing school and exercising is going to be a priority.:)

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Specializes in SICU.

I just started working out with kettlebells. They're some old Russian contraptions that look like cannonballs with a handle on top. You can get them at places like Target now. If you do some research on the internet, they are supposed to be excellent for both burning fat and building lean muscle. Kettlebell training is catching on in California, but it's relatively unheard of most other places. I decided to try it after hearing some fitness guru on the radio talking about them.

I've done 3 workouts so far, and they've all kicked my butt! I will report back in a few weeks and let you know if I see any results. Anyway, I'm very excited about it, as this form of training has been around for hundreds of years, so while it initially might sound gimicky, it's not.

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