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SeeEff
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I walk my dogs and then do my treadmill for an hour <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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SeeEff
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I walk my dogs and then do my treadmill for an hour <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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alegris
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I have a treadmill and I love the feeling you get from a good run but I have a huge problem getting on the thing! It's just too repetitive and boring. I started doing some Jillian Michaels workout DVD's and they rock! A complete workout in 30 minutes including cardio and strength training. And they are not easy! I started with the Ripped in 30 series which has 4 different workouts (each progressively harder) so you do one workout for a week and then switch to the next video. It's amazing how quickly you see results, both in terms of muscle tone and endurance. I also do two 30 minute walks a day with my dog and I have an X-box Kinect so I find the dancing games are quite good at getting your heart rate up.
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alegris
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I have a treadmill and I love the feeling you get from a good run but I have a huge problem getting on the thing! It's just too repetitive and boring. I started doing some Jillian Michaels workout DVD's and they rock! A complete workout in 30 minutes including cardio and strength training. And they are not easy! I started with the Ripped in 30 series which has 4 different workouts (each progressively harder) so you do one workout for a week and then switch to the next video. It's amazing how quickly you see results, both in terms of muscle tone and endurance. I also do two 30 minute walks a day with my dog and I have an X-box Kinect so I find the dancing games are quite good at getting your heart rate up.
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mrsRLP920
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I really like the P90X series. I used to be able to keep up with them more than I can now, but at least I can pause it if/when I need to catch my breath. It's really a fantastic workout. I also do 20-30 min on the treadmill or stationary bike a 2-3x a week. I should definitely be doing more, but working full time it's sometimes tough to find the time/energy. Good luck getting back into a routine - I should do the same! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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mrsRLP920
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I really like the P90X series. I used to be able to keep up with them more than I can now, but at least I can pause it if/when I need to catch my breath. It's really a fantastic workout. I also do 20-30 min on the treadmill or stationary bike a 2-3x a week. I should definitely be doing more, but working full time it's sometimes tough to find the time/energy. Good luck getting back into a routine - I should do the same! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Incomudrox
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Jumping Rope is something I really like to do as far as cardio, otherwise lifting weights is becoming a new staple.
Incomudrox
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Jumping Rope is something I really like to do as far as cardio, otherwise lifting weights is becoming a new staple.
Barbell squats is the best. Not only does it promote bone density, it gets you breathing very heavy (provokes coughing), it builds muscle, it's the most functional movement--think post transplant trying to use the toilet <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Barbell squats is the best. Not only does it promote bone density, it gets you breathing very heavy (provokes coughing), it builds muscle, it's the most functional movement--think post transplant trying to use the toilet <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
you should look into CrossFit. It is by far the best workout i've ever done for my lungs. I swam competitively for many years, have worked with a trainer, run, biked, etc etc etc. and CrossFit has been more beneficial than any of those other activities ever were. It basically combines weights and cardio in short, varied, intense workouts. olympic style lifting is also a large component of the workouts. don't be intimidated...i knew nothing when i started doing it but the coaches at the gym teach you how to do everything properly so you don't hurt yourself! every move and workout can be modified to every fitness level. tonight i worked out next to a 65 year old woman and a hugely strong 25 year old guy. anyone can do this. so to give you an example the workout i did tonight was for the lifting part was finding your maximum weight for an overhead squat (youtube that to see what it looks like) and then after that we did as many rounds as possible in 8 minutes of: 4 handstand pushups (again, modified because I sure as heck can't do a handstand pushup!), 8 kettlebell swings, and 24 situps. so the 4/8/24 is considered 1 round. the point is you are going all out but its only for 8 minutes. then you're done. i cough up so much crap, it's amazing. I've run across very few other CFers that crossfit but there are some out there and we've all experienced a ton of benefits from it. to find a gym near you go to http://www.crossfit.com/cf-affiliates/
http://journal.crossfit.com/medicalinjuries/
the link right above here is for a bunch of articles about people with all kinds of medical issues that have found crossfit to be of benefit to their lives....definitely some really cool stories.
seriously yall. do it. it's the hardest thing i've ever done but also the best! and it's all done in a group setting so it's fun!
http://journal.crossfit.com/medicalinjuries/
the link right above here is for a bunch of articles about people with all kinds of medical issues that have found crossfit to be of benefit to their lives....definitely some really cool stories.
seriously yall. do it. it's the hardest thing i've ever done but also the best! and it's all done in a group setting so it's fun!
you should look into CrossFit. It is by far the best workout i've ever done for my lungs. I swam competitively for many years, have worked with a trainer, run, biked, etc etc etc. and CrossFit has been more beneficial than any of those other activities ever were. It basically combines weights and cardio in short, varied, intense workouts. olympic style lifting is also a large component of the workouts. don't be intimidated...i knew nothing when i started doing it but the coaches at the gym teach you how to do everything properly so you don't hurt yourself! every move and workout can be modified to every fitness level. tonight i worked out next to a 65 year old woman and a hugely strong 25 year old guy. anyone can do this. so to give you an example the workout i did tonight was for the lifting part was finding your maximum weight for an overhead squat (youtube that to see what it looks like) and then after that we did as many rounds as possible in 8 minutes of: 4 handstand pushups (again, modified because I sure as heck can't do a handstand pushup!), 8 kettlebell swings, and 24 situps. so the 4/8/24 is considered 1 round. the point is you are going all out but its only for 8 minutes. then you're done. i cough up so much crap, it's amazing. I've run across very few other CFers that crossfit but there are some out there and we've all experienced a ton of benefits from it. to find a gym near you go to http://www.crossfit.com/cf-affiliates/
http://journal.crossfit.com/medicalinjuries/
the link right above here is for a bunch of articles about people with all kinds of medical issues that have found crossfit to be of benefit to their lives....definitely some really cool stories.
seriously yall. do it. it's the hardest thing i've ever done but also the best! and it's all done in a group setting so it's fun!
http://journal.crossfit.com/medicalinjuries/
the link right above here is for a bunch of articles about people with all kinds of medical issues that have found crossfit to be of benefit to their lives....definitely some really cool stories.
seriously yall. do it. it's the hardest thing i've ever done but also the best! and it's all done in a group setting so it's fun!