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luvsun27
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Kim
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No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
I am now a single mom, and I didn't make time for the gym then...and I have even less time to make for going to the gym now. With the weather getting colder and getting dark so early...what can I do for exercise? I do have a Wii fit 
I really want to take the next year to work on myself...both mentally and physically. Any ideas/tip would be great!
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Posted 11/12/09 1:50 PM  |
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Lucky
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
What about looking into getting a DVD program like Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred? Those are short so they are easy to fit in. You can get a great workout within 25 minutes.
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| Posted 11/12/09 2:16 PM |
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pinky
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
Definitely recommend videos - the 30 Day Shred is very good!
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| Posted 11/12/09 2:33 PM |
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MikesCutie
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Marianne
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
I have an elliptical in my house that I use and then use workout DVD's to supplement.
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| Posted 11/12/09 3:44 PM |
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dani731
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
I started running over the summer but now that iscold and dark I have been doing work out tapes at night after I put DS to bed. I still try to run on the weekends but it doesn't always happen
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| Posted 11/12/09 4:13 PM |
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jrbaby
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
I've been doing videos at night. I've been alternating between the ones on TV (Mag Rack) and taking them out of the library. Since there are so many to choose from, I'm not getting bored or tired of them.
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| Posted 11/12/09 4:16 PM |
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sweetie101
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
sorry to jump on your post..but do people still walk at night?. i really want to start getting into shape. but i dont want to look like a crazy lady walking up and down my block.lol
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| Posted 11/12/09 6:53 PM |
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carlowlou
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
I do videos at night or my treadmill after DD goes to bed. sometimes I also walk the mall with DD..it's a good workout if you don't stop to look in stores and do several laps
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| Posted 11/12/09 7:51 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
I have two 15 minute breaks during the day and I walk during both and stretch them out to 20 minutes LOL then while watching General Hospital I do my elliptical, about a half hour there.
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| Posted 11/13/09 7:15 AM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
Posted by sweetie101
sorry to jump on your post..but do people still walk at night?. i really want to start getting into shape. but i dont want to look like a crazy lady walking up and down my block.lol
I still jog to the beach at the end of my block & run up & down the stairs. I bring a flashlight. It's a 'private community' so I feel safe.
To the OP - if you have stairs in your house you can run up & down them - I know it sounds stupid but my body has never been fitter from running up & down the stairs.
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| Posted 11/13/09 9:15 AM |
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lakadema
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
My friend works full time and runs during her lunch break. She said now that it is cold, she doesn't really sweat. It's kind of gross, but if that were my only option to work out, I would totally do it.
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| Posted 11/13/09 11:38 AM |
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lovelybride
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
I would say do something in the house, I do the wii-active and it works big time for me, I have 2 children at home and have not time to get to the gym. I have lost 30 pounds since I started doing this since June. Hope this helps.
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| Posted 11/13/09 12:44 PM |
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tray831
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
Posted by KittyTheStray
Posted by sweetie101
sorry to jump on your post..but do people still walk at night?. i really want to start getting into shape. but i dont want to look like a crazy lady walking up and down my block.lol
I still jog to the beach at the end of my block & run up & down the stairs. I bring a flashlight. It's a 'private community' so I feel safe.
To the OP - if you have stairs in your house you can run up & down them - I know it sounds stupid but my body has never been fitter from running up & down the stairs.
Funny you say this.....I work with a guy thats very much into fitness and this is what he tells me as well. Although, how many times do you do it, up and down?
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| Posted 11/13/09 2:29 PM |
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pmpkn087
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
Keep it simple. Squats, lunges, situps, push ups, dips, step ups, etc. You don't need any equipment or DVDs. Use your own body weight. Keep moving. Also, jumping rope is lots of fun and gives you time to go outside with DD
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| Posted 11/16/09 10:13 PM |
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kimbalina
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
I dance to music on my chanels on my tv, if i am not in the mood for a video!
I am sure I look silly, but it burns some calories and gets me sweating.
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| Posted 11/17/09 7:26 AM |
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MrsList
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
You can get inexpensive free weights at Target or Wal-mart. You should also try the Wii boxing - it's SUCH a good cardio workout. The hula hoop on the regular Wii fit is also not bad for cardio.
I'm 5 mos pregnant and I know I wont' be able to hit the gym once little miss baby gets here so I've been planning and trying to think of ideas myself. For Christmas I asked for a bosu ball, 10 and 12lb weights, and the riser for the Wii fit board (at Toys R Us). I'm also getting the reebok step from my aunt to work on my legs and butt. If you have stairs in your house, it's a great workout to just walk up and down them over and over. We live on the second floor so I plan on putting the baby in her little seat at the top and just doing the steps for a half hour at night.
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| Posted 11/25/09 9:37 PM |
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rileysmama
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
i got the wii fit... i <3 it
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| Posted 11/25/09 10:39 PM |
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luvsbob4603
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
If its to cold outside i'll do the wiifit plus or I 'll go to the gym, well mostly wiifit and dvd's workout videos.
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| Posted 11/26/09 11:57 AM |
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MrsM-6-7-08
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
I have an Elliptical and Treadmill in my house
I have been trying really hard to use them both! Also have a floor mat to do, crunches, squats and leg exercises
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| Posted 11/27/09 10:23 AM |
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JDubs
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Re: No time for the gym...where/what do you do for exercise
Jillian Michaels "No More Trouble Zones" DVD... really kicks your butt!
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