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Working out

ADigitalArtist

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I try my best to get to the gym 3x/wk with my husband. Doing a combo of treadmill, weights and swimming.

I have a very physical job with odd hours so it doesn't always happen.

One thing I think is an amusing story is that during quarantine my exercise of choice was a VR headset. Games like Beat Saber or Holopoint were very active and a good way to not get bored of working out at home.
 

JustGeorge

Not As Much Fun As I Look
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I've been going to the gym almost daily for the last few weeks. It varies on what I do there... Track, machines, weights, pool, I just rotate.

I'm not really enjoying it, though. I acknowledge its good for the kids(whether they're doing something active, or just in the child room playing with the other kids), but... I get so bored.

I think what would motivate me more is if I could take someone to exercise with me. Sometimes my oldest son will hang around, and working out with him is much more acceptable, but other times he doesn't come, or would rather be playing basketball with kids his age(reasonable). The solitude is often what is the most tedious to me. Getting over this hurdle is going to be my biggest challenge in sticking with it long term.

I think it would help if I could figure out a way to load books on my phone to listen to(its not a smartphone, no internet access). I can drag a book with me if I use the 'sit back' bikes(I don't know what they're called), but otherwise that isn't practical.
 

Vinayaka

devotee
Premium Member
I try my best to get to the gym 3x/wk with my husband. Doing a combo of treadmill, weights and swimming.

I have a very physical job with odd hours so it doesn't always happen.

One thing I think is an amusing story is that during quarantine my exercise of choice was a VR headset. Games like Beat Saber or Holopoint were very active and a good way to not get bored of working out at home.
That's a lot. I never could do gyms, because I feel more comfortable alone. I think that quarantine changed a lot of people's habits, some for the good, some not so much. Boss and I went for a lot of walks than. When you have a physical job, I don't quite see the necessity of working out so much, if at all. I don't work out in the summer, when I'm a volunteer landscaper. I do choose the more active route when possible though. For example, I'll use the push mower over the riding mower.
 

Vinayaka

devotee
Premium Member
I've been going to the gym almost daily for the last few weeks. It varies on what I do there... Track, machines, weights, pool, I just rotate.

I'm not really enjoying it, though. I acknowledge its good for the kids(whether they're doing something active, or just in the child room playing with the other kids), but... I get so bored.

I think what would motivate me more is if I could take someone to exercise with me. Sometimes my oldest son will hang around, and working out with him is much more acceptable, but other times he doesn't come, or would rather be playing basketball with kids his age(reasonable). The solitude is often what is the most tedious to me. Getting over this hurdle is going to be my biggest challenge in sticking with it long term.

I think it would help if I could figure out a way to load books on my phone to listen to(its not a smartphone, no internet access). I can drag a book with me if I use the 'sit back' bikes(I don't know what they're called), but otherwise that isn't practical.
Makes total sense for your personality. I sort of get bored at home, where I work out, but I ride the stationary bike with the TV on. Same when I do a more physical workout. I'd swim, if it wasn't so costly.
 

JustGeorge

Not As Much Fun As I Look
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Makes total sense for your personality. I sort of get bored at home, where I work out, but I ride the stationary bike with the TV on. Same when I do a more physical workout. I'd swim, if it wasn't so costly.
If I try to work out at home, I get a 4 year old and cats crawling all over me... Its certainly easier on the budget, though. The pool is probably my favorite place to work out; the resistance river in particular. Sometimes its not worth dealing with a wet suit on a cold day, but other times its worth it.
 

Left Coast

This Is Water
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Premium Member
I've been going to the gym almost daily for the last few weeks. It varies on what I do there... Track, machines, weights, pool, I just rotate.

I'm not really enjoying it, though. I acknowledge its good for the kids(whether they're doing something active, or just in the child room playing with the other kids), but... I get so bored.

I think what would motivate me more is if I could take someone to exercise with me. Sometimes my oldest son will hang around, and working out with him is much more acceptable, but other times he doesn't come, or would rather be playing basketball with kids his age(reasonable). The solitude is often what is the most tedious to me. Getting over this hurdle is going to be my biggest challenge in sticking with it long term.

I think it would help if I could figure out a way to load books on my phone to listen to(its not a smartphone, no internet access). I can drag a book with me if I use the 'sit back' bikes(I don't know what they're called), but otherwise that isn't practical.

What kind of phone do you have that isn't a smart phone anymore?

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ADigitalArtist

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Premium Member
That's a lot. I never could do gyms, because I feel more comfortable alone. I think that quarantine changed a lot of people's habits, some for the good, some not so much. Boss and I went for a lot of walks than. When you have a physical job, I don't quite see the necessity of working out so much, if at all. I don't work out in the summer, when I'm a volunteer landscaper. I do choose the more active route when possible though. For example, I'll use the push mower over the riding mower.
I use noise canceling headphones and either read a book or listen to a podcast while I work out. So I don't ever interact at the gym.

My husband works from home so having a place to go and get out is nicer for him. Nice having a hot tub and a pool too.

My work is physically intensive but not cardiovascular so I try and get a good balance of cardio in. It's also given my really strong arms and shoulders but less core or legs. So exercise helps balance it out.

Don't get me wrong though I'm no gym rat and will never be a skinny individual lol.
 

Vinayaka

devotee
Premium Member
If I try to work out at home, I get a 4 year old and cats crawling all over me... Its certainly easier on the budget, though. The pool is probably my favorite place to work out; the resistance river in particular. Sometimes its not worth dealing with a wet suit on a cold day, but other times its worth it.
I never worked out when the kids were smaller, although we'd get lots of exercise doing their activities. I was an active parent at the playground. Of course I was teaching then too, and did a lot of coaching, and did the exercises in gym class with the kids. I could afford to swim now, but there is this cheap resistance guy in me that yells at me for spending money when I can do something with the same benefit for nothing.
 

Vinayaka

devotee
Premium Member
People still have...land lines..?
Apparently. I can't use it in the car, at the temple I go to, at the movies, to get directions, to kill time at the airport. Imagine that time when we didn't have phones at all. Even in the 60s, I remember one neighbour who resisted that. It's a wonderful tool, but like calculators, it gets overused. I can't exactly remember when I started reflecting on the use of technology. Maybe it was in university when I caught myself punching in 2 times 2. Boss does have a cell phone, and its main purpose is to be able to call me in emergencies or other necessary times.
 
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Left Coast

This Is Water
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Premium Member
Apparently. I can't use it in the car, at the temple I go to, at the movies, to get directions, to kill time at the airport. Imagine that time when we didn't have phones at all. Even in the 60s, I remember one neighbour who resisted that. It's a wonderful too, but like calculators, it gets overused. I can't exactly remember when I started reflecting on the use of technology. Maybe it was in university when I caught myself punching in 2 times 2. Boss does have a cell phone, and its main purpose is to be able to call me in emergencies or other necessary times.

I am baffled that at one time people navigated without use of a maps app on their phones.

I remember my dad had one of those map books (Thompsons Guides, I believe they were called) that he would use for work that had every street mapped out on it.
 

Alien826

No religious beliefs
Lack of exercise, coupled with poor nutrition, is an underlying cause of many health problems. What do you do, if anything, and how do you motivate yourself to keep exercising? Do you think you would benefit (get motivated) if we discussed it more on RF, no preaching, just sharing?

My life was made a misery in high school because I got out of breath when running. I've since been diagnosed with exercise induced asthma.

As a result I avoided most exercise for most of my life, with a few short periods of jogging and weight lifting.

I'm now in my eighties and have had my heart and lungs tested ... I'm in very good health.

Go figure. ;)
 

Subduction Zone

Veteran Member
I am baffled that at one time people navigated without use of a maps app on their phones.

I remember my dad had one of those map books (Thompsons Guides, I believe they were called) that he would use for work that had every street mapped out on it.
Thomas Guides. And yes, they were quite useful. Once you learned how to use them they were even helpful in some new developments that did not even show up on them. I probably still have some in my garage.
 

Vinayaka

devotee
Premium Member
I am baffled that at one time people navigated without use of a maps app on their phones.

I remember my dad had one of those map books (Thompsons Guides, I believe they were called) that he would use for work that had every street mapped out on it.
You can still buy them. I use a simple and cheap GPS. Much easier, but even then there are times I catch myself using it when it's not necessary. But it's a Godsend when driving through large American cities for the first time.
 
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