What's your poison? Share your workout favorites.

[JJ The Jet Plane]

Even as a large person I always worked out, I was the fat lady in the gym, still am.

Even though I have changed what I like to do, because my size has changed I am more able to be selective in my activities.

Loves: water workouts, swimming, hiking, kayaking, walking fast, zumba, water zumba, hot yoga, yoga stretch, hip hop, weight training and bike riding.

I am in a volleyball league and I am married to a hiker. Learning to love the outdoors.
My secret weapon is my great Chiropractor.
What's your poison?

 

[Lilyofthevalley]

Years ago, when I was at my lowest adult weight I became an aerobics junky. I did 8-10 classes a week, yes some days both a morning and evening class. I maintained a 21-23 BMI for five years that way. I eventually taught aerobic classes myself. As I started to work more and exercise less the weight slowly crept back on. I then discovered water aerobics and even though I continued to gain, I felt stronger and gained more slowly when exercising. For now I do a 30 minute workout (goal 5 days a week) in my own husband built, workout room. It consists of a treadmill, an arobicRider, a weight table, a stationary bike, and various gadgets. I alternate between walking, core, and band exercises and follow a program my Surgeon's Trainer worked out for ME. I move slowly and deliberately because my body is still weak, arthritic, and easily injured. Exercise makes me feel good emotionally as well as physically. I plan to start water aerobics soon, and eventually add regular aerobic classes and Pilates to my exercise routine. My husband is a bicyclist and my dream is to someday join him for his yearly ride in the Utah "Tour de Cure" for diabetes.

 

[ProteinSnob]

Right now I am working out with physical therapists. I use ankle weights, a walker, stretcher bands- and have made good progress. I can stand for a few minutes now without having to sit down. I try to walk around outside twice a day. I'm thinking about increasing that, as soon as my kids go back to school, by walking in the mall. That way, there are benches around. I used to be a runner and would like to get back to running again, but I have to take it slow (ugh, not my forte'!) I've been reading a lot about the Fitbit and wondering if I should save up for one. I like the thought of tracking my progress, but it's expensive and a little bit intimidating.

 

[Jo777]

My favs are still a. hiking in the woods when I can, and weight lifting. I'm being a lazy ass now, but it goes in cycles for me. Oh, and if I'm anywhere near a warm ocean, I WILL be out there chasing the fish for hours.. I have no fear of swimming way far out in the ocean, as long as it's warm and not choppy.

 

[conceit]

My favourites are kickboxing, kettlebell workouts, weight lifting in general, swimming (though I haven't gone swimming in a decade almost), bikram yoga, brisk walking (hate running but hope to start a running program post DS).

 

[ginger]

I love to swim laps, can't wait for the roads to open back from the storm, my dream would be to have my own indoor pool at home!

 

[Munchkin]

Years ago, when I was at my lowest adult weight I became an aerobics junky. I did 8-10 classes a week, yes some days both a morning and evening class. I maintained a 21-23 BMI for five years that way. I eventually taught aerobic classes myself. As I started to work more and exercise less the weight slowly crept back on. I then discovered water aerobics and even though I continued to gain, I felt stronger and gained more slowly when exercising. For now I do a 30 minute workout (goal 5 days a week) in my own husband built, workout room. It consists of a treadmill, an arobicRider, a weight table, a stationary bike, and various gadgets. I alternate between walking, core, and band exercises and follow a program my Surgeon's Trainer worked out for ME. I move slowly and deliberately because my body is still weak, arthritic, and easily injured. Exercise makes me feel good emotionally as well as physically. I plan to start water aerobics soon, and eventually add regular aerobic classes and Pilates to my exercise routine. My husband is a bicyclist and my dream is to someday join him for his yearly ride in the Utah "Tour de Cure" for diabetes.

Love your workout room! What a great H!

 

[Tabitha]

I love swimming...I think I am part fish. Zumba is also fun.