by Dan H.
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August 9, 2007

Get Some Exercise!

December 09, 2007 01:27 PM EST
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Especially as it gets colder and sweets and unhealthy foods become more abundant, don't forget to get out and get some exercise. I'm not talking about necessarily doing a marathon or running 10 miles a day. Even making sure you go out for a walk whether around your block or around the mall if your neighborhood is cold is a good way to keep up your activity level. Remember to take the stairs ALWAYS and not escalators or elevators. Always. Drink more water. When in doubt, get away from the computer and tv and go out. I'm advocating being healthy, not losing weight, there's a difference (although sometimes being healthy does involve weight loss). Keeping your heart healthy is important.

 

Now tell me some of your favorite acitvities.

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Comments: 118

Dan H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:29pm EST
Actually, I can't wait to go home and play dodgeball.
Dan H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:29pm EST
In fact, if you take a look at my old pics, you can find one of dodgeball.
Dan H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:31pm EST
Also, when I'm back, I'd like to do more hiking.
golds g. Dec 9, 2007, 1:32pm EST
reading your excersisng the brain!
golds g. Dec 9, 2007, 1:33pm EST
swimming is fun hen you have apool
golds g. Dec 9, 2007, 1:33pm EST
your away from home I take it a vacation of sorts?
golds g. Dec 9, 2007, 1:33pm EST
Dan where did you go?
Dan H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:33pm EST
Too bad I don't know many people back home in CA anymore.
Dan H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:34pm EST
I'm here, don't worry.
Dan H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:34pm EST
No, I'm in med school.
golds g. Dec 9, 2007, 1:34pm EST
thanks for sharing inviting me to join in on this article chat
thanks for coming to comment on my images and articles
thanks so much for reading this little poem
I hope you enjoyed it enough to come on back and comment some more by me!!
hope this help you with your points!
Dan H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:34pm EST
I'll be home for almost 3 weeks for break though.
golds g. Dec 9, 2007, 1:34pm EST
gotta run talk to you soon
Dan H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:35pm EST
Thanks Golds, you need to add more pictures. I commented on 4 pages or so of your articles though.
Dan H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:35pm EST
seeya golds, have a good day.
Margaret C. Dec 9, 2007, 1:35pm EST
I am trying my best pal , In fact my hubby says I am very trying :) xx
Dan H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:35pm EST
How about the rest of you? What do you do for activities?
Dan H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:35pm EST
And what are you doing Margaret?
Janet "Jax" B. Dec 9, 2007, 1:36pm EST
We use to love rollerblading, but we can't do it here....biking also. We don't have sidewalks and the cars will run you down.
Julia *loves my baby girl chloe* M. Dec 9, 2007, 1:36pm EST
taking walks with my daughter is one of my favorite activies!!
michelle K. Dec 9, 2007, 1:36pm EST
That reminds me, I need to go pop in my pregnancy video I just got!

Isn't it nice to have a friend who will stop by and give you a ten?!?!

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Kay M. Dec 9, 2007, 1:38pm EST
I walk on my treadmill on days that it is too cold or wet to get out. It is raining today.
CRYSTAL C. Dec 9, 2007, 1:38pm EST
I like to chase my kids around the house yelling at them to ppick up their toys I just stubbed my toe on for 8th millionth time! LOL GREAT EXERCISE
JoAnn C. Dec 9, 2007, 1:39pm EST
I work part time at a women's fitness center. I haven't been able to get there too much lately on night's I'm not scheduled to work. Work has been crazy. Hopefully things will slow down and I'll get there more often. I am working tomorrow night so I'll get a good work out in while I'm there.
Kay S. Dec 9, 2007, 1:40pm EST
Sorry, Dan, my only exercise is jumping to conclusions!
David The Nighthawk B. Dec 9, 2007, 1:41pm EST
Well, normally I jog a few on the old train tracks every weekday, but winter and snow is upon us...

So I've sent away for snowshoes, that promises to be a fun jog ^^
LEЯA © Politcally Incorrect M. Dec 9, 2007, 1:41pm EST
I just received some pilates videos from eBay. I have back problems and need to strengthen my core.

I use to exercise often by biking and walking and quit for about a year while caring for my mom. I can really tell the difference. My back hurts more now.
Jaime R. Dec 9, 2007, 1:42pm EST
Wrapping gifts - LOL.
Christine P. Dec 9, 2007, 1:43pm EST
Time for me to dust the treadmill off once again! Have been making stairs a big exercise for me lately. Since we have two sets of stairs I get quite a bit this way!
Jerri H. Dec 9, 2007, 1:44pm EST
Yep I know....need to find some exercise....I will have to enlist some help from hubby but I am sure I can find a suitable indoor activity ;)
CRYSTAL C. Dec 9, 2007, 1:44pm EST
i have to start wrapping too ! thanks for the reminder... running out of time for that and shopping
Cheryl W. Dec 9, 2007, 1:46pm EST
Thanks for the reminder, Dan. I get far too sedentary in the winter. Walking is my favorite exercise...
Angela G. Dec 9, 2007, 1:48pm EST
I am about to get on a ladder and put up xmas lights! :) I was laughing about your elevator vs stairs comment because the other day I had an experience where I was in a rush and needed to go up a bunch of flights of stairs so I headed to the building's elevator. I noticed it only had one functional elevator and that someone was waiting. Just then the elevator dooors opened up to a elevator full of people HEADING DOWN! Omg I almost peed I couldnt believe how lazy we are! A elevator of people too lazy to walk DOWNSTAIRS? Needless to say, I took the stairs....
F. Jeanette c. Dec 9, 2007, 1:53pm EST
I have a small trampoline in the bedroom. When my husband can't find time to walk, I try to remember to use it.

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Amanda C. Dec 9, 2007, 1:57pm EST
walking, biking, tennis, weights, aerobics, dance, stretching, yoga, pilates...

I thrive to be healthy
DIANE D. Dec 9, 2007, 1:58pm EST
YOU ARE RIGHT, BUT WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS LAYING DOWN THEN? LMAO!
Kitty Lone Hawk Dec 9, 2007, 2:01pm EST
My favorite is walking.
Deborah O. Dec 9, 2007, 2:02pm EST
I go hiking out in my woods about 5 out 7 days, my motivator you ask (wink wink) is my dog. When a dog gotta go, he's gotta go!
Keep on going on ;-o
Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Dec 9, 2007, 2:02pm EST
Thanks for this boost.
David C. Dec 9, 2007, 2:08pm EST
walking is my favorite formal exercise; find I don't do it as much as I did before the arrival of our now 2 year old son...but running around w him keeps me pretty active even when I don't "exercise".
Deborah O. Dec 9, 2007, 2:11pm EST
David, running after two year olds can be a wonderous adventure
Keep on going on ;-o
dee b. Dec 9, 2007, 2:13pm EST
No special excersises here. Have always been fortunate to be slim and basically healthy. My job (housekeeper at an assisted living facility) gives me plenty of excersise. Especially since I am the only housekeeper, and clean for over 50 residents each week. Not too mention, my own cleaning. I keep on the go, believe me!
Kathy E. Dec 9, 2007, 2:14pm EST
I like taking my dog for a walk in the park, if the weather's bad I have a little trampoline I excercise on.
necee t. Dec 9, 2007, 2:18pm EST
i could walk around the block a few times... hehe
little bears don't like to walk, but i'll drag some along...

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Marianne R. Dec 9, 2007, 2:20pm EST
One of the caches I found yesterday involved a mile hike. Today I'll be hitting the track to go walking.
Rory M. Dec 9, 2007, 2:33pm EST
Well said, focusing on the weight is the wrong approach. Focusing on a healthy lifestyle and feeling good is the right way to go.
wiaka's just ... curious Dec 9, 2007, 2:34pm EST
I have been wanting to go out and walk, we have a few very nice trails and just need to do it. My hubby is stiffening up and has leg pains; we really need to walk.







Blessings
donna h. Dec 9, 2007, 2:40pm EST
merry christmas
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Dec 9, 2007, 2:51pm EST
You can get exercise doing housework and if you pick up trash while you go out for a walk you'll get more bending and stretching in.
Sherrie H. Dec 9, 2007, 2:56pm EST
Right. Gotcha. Easier said than done. I am trying.
Curt L. Dec 9, 2007, 3:02pm EST
I know I should. Thanks for the prod! A 10!
Danielle P. Dec 9, 2007, 3:08pm EST
Walking is my favorite. When I was a kid i was very active. Volleyball, softball and the like.
Marian L Dec 9, 2007, 3:15pm EST
In the winter, I spend more time on my treadmill. I prefer that to slipping and sliding outside.
Jan S. Dec 9, 2007, 3:21pm EST
I set the kitchen timer to remind me to rise and stretch while sitting at the computer. Since walking is painful and difficult for me (arthritis) I do upper body exercise and stretching exercises.
Tina Coruth Dec 9, 2007, 3:23pm EST
Good advice! Thank you!

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Kimber L. Dec 9, 2007, 3:24pm EST
any exercises you could recommend for someone laid up with a torn meniscus? It hasn't been verified yet but I just got home from the e.r. and they want me to see an orthopedist tomorrow. I am stuck with crutches and an immobilizer
Diane R. Dec 9, 2007, 3:24pm EST
My exercise is walking around my mobilehome park, cleanning, shopping,carrying all the groceries which is alot and go upstairs and downstairs carrying them..I also take my dogs outside so that extra exercise i get... LOL
Cyndi B. Dec 9, 2007, 3:31pm EST
I know I should - this past week I've had severe lower back pain (degenerating disks), and a horrible stiff neck with muscle spasms. My husband always tells me that if I would exercise, I would be able to work through it so much quicker. It has been around 2 years since I last had a good exercise program (elliptical machine, and weights, 3-4x a week). I like to go biking, but will have to wait for the weather to change, and I love swimming (just not in a pool). Maybe a good exercise video would do me some good!
Ghostly Ghoul Dec 9, 2007, 3:42pm EST
I babysize - meaning I use my 6 month old as an assistant, he after all wont let me put him down so why not?!
Azure W. Dec 9, 2007, 3:55pm EST
My exercise program includes running from my car to class with 35lbs of books on my back. Taking the stairs. Walking or running up the hallway at work....depends on if the phone is ringing...I have to get back and answer it. Sometimes I even get off my but and walk the dogs.
blaine d. Dec 9, 2007, 3:58pm EST
walking or riding a bike!!
Gerri D. Dec 9, 2007, 3:59pm EST
I love to go walking, biking and hiking. I live out in the country so sometimes I will walk to town and back...about 10 miles.
Toni V. Dec 9, 2007, 4:15pm EST
Great tips thank you.
Dee - Nature Babe! Dec 9, 2007, 4:36pm EST
Dan mine is walking and there are no elevators where we live. Though 30 minutes away is the Regional 'Hosp and all the wings have elevators. Thank God I don't get down there much. The entire complex is like walking a Volksmarch, or 5 or 10K, just to get to the different specialists. Not fun!

The pool is close but I have ever running swimmers ear infections. No swimming for a while.
Stacie N. Dec 9, 2007, 4:40pm EST
I love the gym at our new apartment complex.

Swimming is also a favorite.
Juan J Martinez Dec 9, 2007, 4:43pm EST
I love jogging. That is my form of exercising. When I was in college and in my prime, I used to jog 2 miles in the early morning, take a weight training class at noon, and go to marching band practice (which was a couple of hours of marching back and fourth), then go to my tae-kwan-do class, go to dinner, then go jogging for 3 miles before studying and going to bed. The next day it would start all over again. But I don't think I could keep up with that regime today.
A. Foster T. Dec 9, 2007, 5:00pm EST
I just had surgery on Wednesday... think I'll take a raincheck.
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Georgiana S. Dec 9, 2007, 5:13pm EST
Walk when I can, Sometimes the old sciatica keeps me from it. I jsut had an epidural/nerve block and should be good to go for a while in the future now.
Jacqueline B. Dec 9, 2007, 5:20pm EST
Your are right. Favroite activity is taking a walk with my son
April M. Dec 9, 2007, 5:25pm EST
I love walks but its so cold and I have this small paranoia around winter time about slipping or sliding on ice haha I am ALWAYS looking around my feet and walking slowly when I'm out on a snowy sidewalk lol
Ron (in complete sheeple overload) W. Dec 9, 2007, 5:47pm EST
Cleaning house, for a dinner here. Now that's WAY more exercise than anyone needs, in THIS house. lol
Deborah O. Dec 9, 2007, 5:54pm EST
I walk about 5 miles a day in total
Keep on going on ;-o
Denise B. Dec 9, 2007, 6:31pm EST
good advice
Deeanna M. Dec 9, 2007, 9:39pm EST
sadly, the only excercise i usually get is taking the dog out. and it's so cold here we don't stay out for long! (i also do all the normal activities like shopping, going up and down stairs, etc)
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Dec 9, 2007, 10:07pm EST
I usually run four miles in the morning.
Liz Berry Dec 9, 2007, 10:19pm EST
There is not a single exercise that I can't find disagreeable if I really try.
I would say the only thing I could tolerate is a tiny walk w/ my camera & finding interesting things to snap along the way.
I keep telling myself I'm going to do that and then I never do.
Sandra T. Dec 9, 2007, 10:24pm EST
I love the elliptical machine. I'm using my extra discount at work this year on buying one for my house so I can use it anytime I want without leaving home to go to the gym 8)
Emma L. Dec 9, 2007, 10:35pm EST
Vollyball and going for walks
golds g. Dec 10, 2007, 12:00am EST
well I just got back from a wedding so dancing .....
golds g. Dec 10, 2007, 12:00am EST
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Holly G. Dec 10, 2007, 1:31am EST
I love to walk my dogs around the neighborhood, and also take them to the park. I also like to walk around the park by myself and take pictures. There are a few beautiful parks around here, and it's never too cold here either, so I really have no excuse to be sitting in front of this computer so often, when I could be out taking a walk! My boyfriend and I use to ride our bikes togeher every Sunday morning, and we just don't anymore...I really want to do that agian...I will have to start asking him to go again. Good reminder in this article Dan! It's funny how much time goes by in front of my computer screen sometimes!
Ruth H. Dec 10, 2007, 2:25am EST
I walk my dog every morning for about an hour - I find it hard in these dark and wet mornings, but I still make myself do it. Weather permitting, I go for a walk at lunchtime as well, for about a half hour, just to get away from my desk.
Leslie T. Dec 10, 2007, 3:16am EST
I take my dog out a lot. I also like to run though I don't do it as much as I'd like to do. Once I leave my job I'm going to run more since I won't be on my feet nearly all day.
Rebekka S. Dec 10, 2007, 4:11am EST
I like to take my dog out for walks..My kids also give me plenty of exercise to go here and go there. LOL. Oh and I like to go in the pool and the jacuzzi :)
Debra H. Dec 10, 2007, 6:22am EST
I would love to go for a walk around the block however I have to use a mobility scooter to go much further than my mail box, my fingers do all the exercising for me on the keyboard, does that count?
M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Dec 10, 2007, 7:34am EST
Morning--dancing around my living room, all by myself is my favorite exercise. Dancing with a partner would be even better but you do what you do, just as long as you move.

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Bert Van Essen Dec 10, 2007, 7:37am EST
Great article and good advice. Today my exercise is I will take a 31 foot long piece of tin roofing and hand it up to a guy on the roof who will screw it down. Then I will go get another and ......
Amy C. Dec 10, 2007, 9:12am EST
Good advice!!!!
Dominik B. Dec 10, 2007, 9:58am EST
I play Table tennis twice a week. Keeps me on my toes.
Sharon B. Dec 10, 2007, 10:15am EST
I love swimming but the pool is frozen right now. Maybe I can ice skate on it :)
Carla B. Dec 10, 2007, 12:05pm EST
I chase my toddler around and do some exercises I found on a website. I can't wait until it gets warm enough to go for walks again! Since we are down to one car until we get the truck fixed, Elliott and I are stuck in the house all day. It's too cold to go out and play.
Jessica I. Dec 10, 2007, 12:11pm EST
walking, shopping, doing crunches.
Vivian P. Dec 10, 2007, 1:51pm EST
I love weight training exercises, walking, dancing, and I love dancing. But I really enjoy Yoga or stretching I feel so good afterwards
Gerri D. Dec 10, 2007, 6:15pm EST
Another great way to excercise is to park far away from the doors at the grocery store or the mall.
Kim J. Dec 10, 2007, 7:04pm EST
I've taken up water aerobics--I love it when we d 360 turns in the water--I'm back to being a kid again. Its not as effective as treadmills or walking, but I'm down to one good knee right now so it'll have to do.
I'm a dancer! It's so fun! and the kids like to jump in and try to do it too! It's really cute and what more can you ask for but to not have to worry about the kids trashing the house so you can get your morning exercise in?! hehehe
Cheryl R. Dec 11, 2007, 1:01pm EST
I have a yoga mat, an exercise ball, a resistance band, and a rebounder. But most of my activity is housework. Swimming is my favorite activity, second is gardening, third is
walking. I think maybe I should make dancing my winter activity. Dancing around doing housework.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Dec 12, 2007, 11:44am EST
I wish it was warmer out so James and I could still be doing our night walks