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One of the best things I started was walking every morning, my daughter got me started as she is preparing for the Leukemia Run which is 26 miles. I thought well if she can do this I can at least try
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Re: Walking
posted at February 8, 2013 7:56 PM EST
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In Response to Walking: One of the best things I started was walking every morning, my daughter got me started as she is preparing for the Leukemia Run which is 26 miles. I thought well if she can do this I can at least try and see what I can do. So now I walk every morning and love the peaceful quite time with the birds. Plus I have already gone down 1 1/2 size in clothes. I feel great and on my way to looking great. Posted by sdobrindt Keep it up! walking does such wonders! Not only only physically but mentally as well! :) |
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posted at February 8, 2013 8:00 PM EST
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I enjoy walking when I get a chance. I just wish it were more often! When I do I take my dogs with me. It does such wonders for both the mind and body. Sometimes I will purposely park a distance to make myself walk the distance when I get a chance. When I am not walking I ride my excercise bicycle. It does wonders as well! :) |
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posted at February 8, 2013 8:15 PM EST
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I try to walk at least 2 miles every day. I live in Japan where the weather is relatively better. Instead of taking a lift, I go up and down the stairs and instead of parking at a convenient spot, I park a little far to walk a little. I also go for a brisk walk in a park or along a bypass. I'm going to do crunches to lose my belly too. I recommend Fitness Blender, which is an excellent website full of useful videos. |
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posted at February 8, 2013 8:53 PM EST
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My husband and I walk most days if the weather is Ok. We walk in different parts of town and up and down our road to prevent boredom. We live in the mountains of North Carolina and there are very few flat places to walk so we do get a good workout. When we walk on our road we always take a plastic bag with us and pick up any trash we find, we live in a rural area and sadly we do find trash! We also hike in the mountains, which is a great way to find peace. |
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posted at February 8, 2013 11:14 PM EST
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Get a dog. They'll remind you to walk daily. I do 2-3 mi every day, regardless of weather. There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. Think about it: If you're properly dressed, then what's the big deal? |
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posted at February 9, 2013 12:31 AM EST
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In Response to Re: Walking: Get a dog. They'll remind you to walk daily. I do 2-3 mi every day, regardless of weather. There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. Think about it: If you're properly dressed, then what's the big deal? Posted by darma7 |
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posted at February 9, 2013 12:38 AM EST
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In Response to Re: Walking: In Response to Walking : OK, here we go again! The 12/11 magazine featured a story about a man coping with Multiple Sclerosis, who, in spite of his independent spirit, has trouble walking more than a block, and recently had to use a wheel chair to attend a wedding. The very next article was called "24 Hours to a Longer Life", and featured the standard wheeze, "Take a Walk." Don't people get it? Not everyone can just get up and take a walk. How about making other suggestions for exercise besides walking? (NOT swimming! If I use a public pool, I have to STAND to wash the chlorine out of my hair, instead of using the shower seat I can use at home.) I, for one, am in trouble if I stand too long or walk or too far. (I, too, have MS.) But - - I can jump rope, because it doesn't call for coordinating separate legs - when jumping, both legs do the same thing at the same time, which is much easier than walking. (Jumping-jacks is another good option, for the same reason.) - I can't ride a bicycle - but I can ride a TRIcycle, because I can sit to pedal, and I can sit still to rest instead of having to stand when I'm stopped. - Using a wheeled walker inspired me to try using the treadmill at the gym: I can hold on, the way I do with my walker, so I can stand straighter and, at last, actually walk. It's taken a couple of years to get from .5 mph to a steady 2.5 mph, but by now I can even run a bit (for no longer than 1/2 minute at a time), and I stay on-board for a full mile. - When my legs are not up for any of these activities, I lie down for floor exercises. I'd love to see more ideas for non-walking exercises from some of AARP'a great expert writers, and a few less frustrating standard old ideas. Posted by MarionLC I found it remarkable that someone could jump but not walk. It is great you've found a way to get exercise in a way I would never have thought of. I walk but find it much harder to jump. So, we do need to find what works for each indicivudal and just to say walking is the only exercise is a mistake. |
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In Response to Re: Walking: Walking is good for health.if you daily go out for a walk in the morning then you feel fresh for whole day.because it grow energy in our body so we can do more work quickly and with easy.i daily go out for a walk. Posted by virajshikawat |
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posted at February 9, 2013 8:25 AM EST
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In Response to Re: Walking: I needed to read this, I need to walk too but allow myself to do what I can at my own pace. I have had some shortness of breath I have been using as an excuse. Time for excuses is over. |
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