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12-02-15, 06:21 PM | ||
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12-03-15, 09:58 AM | |
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I just wanted to say - this is great for Sherry and everyone else who posted.
I have recently gone back to riding my stationary bike - I think the cross training is very helpful for me, I tend to suffer from a lot of over-use type injuries and if I do the same types of workouts - even walking, I end up suffering. I lowered the resistance and pace and it has gone from torture that I couldn't wait to be over to enjoyable - yesterday I rode for 45 minutes! Previously, I couldn't wait to get off at the 15 min mark. I also agree that this seems more "natural" for our bodies. I imagine in the "old days' people weren't trying to exhaust themselves, and I find a lot of intense exercise to do just that. I think there is a place for it on occasion but lately the exercise world has gone all or nothing on intensity. I'm so glad for your friend/relative - Sherry! Pat - I sometimes face the same discouragement especially when old injuries pop up. Donna |
12-03-15, 11:01 AM | |
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I'll pipe in also on my belief in the effectiveness of steady state cardio. I started walking daily about 2 1/2 years ago in conjunction with better eating and lost 43 lbs which I have kept off. But more importantly than the weight loss, which was largely due to changed eating habits, my health markers improved greatly, lower RHR, lower cholesterol. In the past few months, I haven't been walking more than a few times a week and though my weight has more or less stayed the same, there is a definite mushiness and slight spread going on in my midsection. I'll have to see how my numbers are at my next check-up but I am determined to get back to more consistent walking, even if it's indoors with Leslie during the colder weather.
DEB, great job! Thanks for starting this thread, Sherry, and to everyone who has contributed their stories. All so motivating. |
12-03-15, 11:52 AM | |
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Love these testimonials. Congrats to all who've shown so many improvements. I'm one who would rather spend a little more time doing a steady state workout, than 15-20 minutes at high intensity. Steady state is pleasurable to me.
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12-03-15, 01:01 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
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Thank you for posting Sherry and kudos to your friend! I appreciate the encouragement and will attest to the other side of that - injury and work stress this fall has cut back my walking and my BP went up (not drastically, but enough to notice) compared to when I was getting regular walking in. It makes such a difference, and I'm glad your friend has been reaping the benefits.
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