The other ones never worked out? That stinks.

I solved my shoe problems by just never using the treadmill again (sticking with the eliptical).

Going hiking! :)

Oh, ok. Makes sense. Smart!

I did an hour on the Arc Trainer, Strength Program, Level 10, while watching the Hip Hop Shop countdown (Lil Wayne) and Teen Moms. Then I did 30 minutes of weight lifting and yoga in front of a window with sun pouring in. It felt so good to stretch in the sun. Then tonight, out with 0222good (a fellow exerciser here), we did ten seconds of jogging together :).

A couple of years ago I got hurt and had to stop my usual workout. I got turned onto deep water running during that period and it was a surprise how effective it is. Usually I don't think much of water aerobics, no offense to anyone who likes them, I just don't. Swimming is pretty good but when I do it in a pool I always end up getting cold and for some reason I end up eating more than I planned so it's okay for exercise a couple of times a week, but not something I would do every day. Except of course in the summer when I can do it in the ocean. Or at least I could when I lived near an ocean. Anyway I found deep water running to be more of a cardio workout than I imagined it would be. You can get your heart pumping and it's quite low impact. I took to it like a duck to water so to speak and I'm really quite good at it. I'm quite buoyant so no problem staying upright in the water. It's simply running in water that is deep enough so your feet don't touch bottom. I have been having a bit of trouble with my knee and stairs lately so I've decided to go back to this fairly impact free but challenging workout starting tomorrow. Or maybe Monday. I might just do a little walking tomorrow and rest. But Monday for sure. Wish me luck.

Boogie Nights!
 

I knew I needed to get some negative energy out in a positive way.
Was gonna ask mates to go out on gay scene dancing
Chose instead to go to a fellowship unity day which would culminate in dancing.

Can't beat a bit of hot, sweaty boogieing to make ya feel free again!

Sadly my lift was leaving earlier than I would have liked but hey, I ain't gonna complain, I got to dance!! and met the purtiest gal who didn't stop checking me out...I'm sure my HP is having a joke with me.

It was a bit of a struggle on court today. Think it was not having any court or gym time at all this past week to let the ankle get better. But ankle is all better and is fine after practice today...should be able to resume all activities next week. Will have to get in at least one hit session during the week and a light one before the match. Getting hurt sucks but is the reality of playing sports. Sigh, the ups and downs of it all. :|

Good luck. :) It sounds wonderful. I wish I could do that but I'm scared of water and when I read about "deep enough so that your feet don't touch the bottom" I was all "hell no!"

Posting this for a giggle.

This is SO my dog! He does the same thing when I am doing crunches or anything on the floor.

If you do it right, cooking is a lot of exercise: Lifting, crouching—slicing a spaghetti squash, I have to really put my back into it!

Last friday I was lucky enough to be able to go up to a favorite place of mine in the woods and sit in hot springs. I walked almost 5 miles of mountain-side terrain on my woodland outting. Being out in the forest brings such a peace to my heart and soul.

Anyway, a few things to share about my woodland excursion:

a) I'm sometimes not too bright when it comes to making sure I'm watching out for my own health needs, while hiking in the forest, because I wore a pair of new shoes (my free thriftstore find of the century! *lol*) and because the shoes fit loosely, I felt I didn't need to wear any socks. Well, my feet swelled to the high heavens and it wasn't until I was all the way up to the hot springs that I felt the heel on my right foot, swearing up a storm at me (it was bleeding). I ended up walking with my shoes not on properly and thus, my feet and legs paid a lovely price for me not thinking about the need to wear socks.

b) Aside from that, I noticed the next day that the levi's I wore fit a bit looser than before.

c) I have no idea how many calories I burned off with my exploits in the forest, but I was hungry after my day in the woods, even though I had plenty of granola and bottles of water for my hike in the woods. I think that my levi's fitting looser and muscles in my body not being used like that, in a while, not only made me feel better, but made the pain of hurting my foot and muscles not such a big deal (this time).

Also, just to say that I don't always make getting out to exercise a daily experience, but I am working on making exercise a part of my life on a regular basis. I really enjoy reading about the work out experiences that members have been sharing. I am inspired by your stories and feel led to lead by your example in my own life.

*Cheers, to all of you!*

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Welcome to the thread, Katzchen!

So, I am working out at home on a pretty regular basis now instead of the gym. My one friend's husband finally got a job (thankfully), so she has to go home directly after work to watch the kid since he works evenings. The other woman's job is getting more demanding and she is having evening meetings. On the days that she is able to go to the gym, she prefers the classes.

So, it is me on my eliptical at home while the dog hides cause he knows he is next (not really...well, kind of).

I have started using my Bowflex again, after many years of it just sitting there. I am really trying to do some upper body stuff.

Anyway, today was the usual 45 minute eliptical, 3.71 miles, 510 Gemme calories.

ETA: Gemme, it sounds like your body is telling you it needs a break. It really may be a good idea to take a day off. Then you will come back even stronger!

When I read this I was like aw, don't say that, that's not true. But then i realized you are talking about people you used to work out with and not saying you only have the one friend. Sometimes my reading comprehension skills are a little lacking.

Actually, I'm pretty sure mine was grammatically incorrect.

No really, it's me, not you...