Before I get into the specifics of the discussion I want to preface this particular day by saying that each week as I post about Wellness and Working Out and whatnot, I am likely going to be posting about things that I am trying. Whether it is plyometric exercises or lifting weights or boxing, chances are these are things I am trying myself. For those who do not know: My goal is to lose between 20 and 30lbs between now and January 1st. That’s just under 15 weeks away which puts my needed weight loss at ~2lbs/week; doable, but difficult. So, much of what I bring to this discussion will be reflections on what I am learning and employing myself.
Moving on. Today we’ll be talking about cardio work. I hate it. Chances are (if you are honest) you hate it. Hard Fact: We all need it.
The standard in cardiovascular work-outs is: Running. I hate running, always have, and now that I’m 6’2” tall and 280lbs running hurts my knees; I do not know about you, but I would like to walk when I am 40, 50, even 60 years old so I don’t want to damage my knees now (however at seventy I’m getting a powered cart even if I CAN still walk. Screw it, I’ll be old I’m going to go honk at kids). Normally I ride an exercise bike on some mountain-like pre-setting.
I, however, hate “working” out. I enjoy playing. This is why I encourage all of you to go and PLAY instead of working out. I play racquetball with my dad, enjoy the occasional pick-up game of basketball, and I’m a HUGE fan of going for long walks to think and listen to music (walking for an hour is not bad exercise folks). A quick note: I suck, and I mean SUCK at both the sports I mentioned but they’re still better than running on a treadmill; walking I have down, mostly.
So here’s the point: Go out and so something you enjoy doing. That way you’re more likely to do it again! Consistency is THE key to losing weight and staying healthy. Consistency in diet, Consistency in working out (*cough* playing *cough*), Consistency in Mindset. If you enjoy riding a bike, go do that, if you enjoy shooting hoops, go play some basketball, if you like running…I do NOT understand you but kudos, go do it! Go have FUN; life is in too short a supply of fun to our time “working” out.
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True that. Go out and play. That was all I did in the summer time when i was a kid. Grant it I have a metabolism that of a jack rabbit but if you want to lose weight the easiest way is to be active.
ReplyDeleteIm a gym rat myself and I love pumping iron and being consistent in that. However, most people do not have the luxury nor the bank account to afford a Gym pass, which can make it difficult at times. You don't need to go to the gym to be in the shape you want to be. Did the Romans or the Greeks have weights and state of the art gyms? Most likely no, but they were active, a lot of them were farmers and didn't have the burden of Television to keep them from being active.
Anywho, end rant here
Much love and Kudos
-Stig
Powered wheelchairs = win. Well, when you don't need them at least. I fully intend to scoot around in a motorized wheelchair and terrify children some day.
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