What Exercise Will You Be Doing?

Great list! A combination of conventional weights and strength building is at the core of my workouts, but my favorites are weighted body weight exercises (i.e. dips/chins) and walking.

I am going to do yoga,cardio at the gym, and strength building. Good list!

Try listening to your iPod and jog outside.

I'll jump rope and lift weights. Happy Fit New Year everyone! I think I'll check a few of the things on the list there to see if I can improve my routine.

Last year I had some very explicit goals and a very intense exercise routine (crossfit). It resulted in me dropping to just under 10% body fat and being a whole lot fitter.

I then realized two things. In order to maintain that fitness I would have to continue to exercise on an intense level indefinitely. And, that at that level of body fat my face looked so gaunt that I got a fright when I saw photos of myself!

So the goals for 2007 are to exercise regularly - but not obsessively. This will include mostly body weight exercises and maybe the occasional run.

The strange thing about body fat is that it really does "stick" on some places but disappear on others -- which is not always desirable. This year I will not worry so much about how much subcutaneous fat I carry - but about keeping regular, consistent, and enjoyable exercise.

Right. Now I feel motivated. Time to have a good workout.

Happy Fit New Year to you all also...

I do intervals on the bike and treadmill, and weights every other day. Since the gym was closed over Christmas, I am getting back into weight training now. Of course the gym is way more crowded!

Claire S. said:
Of course the gym is way more crowded![...]

I actually got really lucky. I've only been at my current gym for 6 months. Every other gym I've been at before got packed in January. However, it seems that one of the neighboring Gold's Gyms got the brunt of it; mine was mostly spared. On top of that, most of the new recruits work out in the afternoon/evening and aren't coming in at 7 in the morning like me. I think I may have noticed 2 new people.

I have a variety of things to do for exercise. I take long walks, do steady-state cardio, and play DDR and Wii Sports. And, being a bodybuilder, I also lift weights. I currently use a full-body workout, one set to failure on each body part. For lagging/stubborn body parts, I instead use Gironda's 8-by-8 system (8 sets of 8 reps, working rest intervals down to 15 seconds). The 8-by-8 is very effective when it comes to building muscle but does almost nothing for strength.

I highly recommend cycling. I'm a big runner myself, but on rainy days, I head to the gym and use a stationary bike. It's really fun if you have music or a tv to entertain you while you bike. This helps keep you focused to work out for longer periods of time. I usually go to the gym during Oprah or the Today show. (I find a lot of other women do the same, so beware!)

Great list Jim!

I love walking with my dogs and friends, and dancing, both at home and socially.

When I was younger I danced several hours a week. It was wondeful fitness. As I got older injuries to my knees and ankles have made it harder but I still love dancing.

I'd like to get back into indoor netball this year but I don't have any specific fitness goals. I'd like to add some upper body strength training but other than more of the same...

I haven't seen crossfit before. I just took a look - seems pretty intensive. I'm sure it would be fun.

I'll be interested in your updates on the vibrational training. It's certainly gaining popularity.

I do all kinds of random exercise. I don't have a car, so I walk a lot when I'm not taking public transportation. When I go to the gym, usually twice a week (there is a gym in my building) I do the elliptical trainer and lift weights (Nautilus and free weights). At home I have one of those door gyms for Pilates and I have a couple of workout videos and resistance bands and a ball. I also bike but it's a little cold for that right now.

I'll be stepping up the intensity in 07. I like Cross Fit and its principles, I think we should mix it up like them a lot more.

I hate January at the gym. It's impossible to do anything because of the clueless crowds. I actually try to time for training breaks in January because of this problem. Things get back to "normal" in February.

Otherwise, I train martial arts, strength (both free weights and plyometrics) and cardio (intervals and steady-state alternating days).

The gym is so easy not to go to... and intimidating for the very overweight/out of shape. I whole heartedly support running, cycling, etc... and buying some dumbells for basic strength training to supplement calisthenics.

I would never exercise if I thought of it as exercise... the gym, blah! But, running, etc-- fun! Train instead of exercise-- great motivation.

You have to remember
The plates of your past!
The many lasagna's
Whose fates have been cast!
The calories surround you
From where they did sit
Serves to remind you
Eat smart and keep moving
On that road to stay FIT!

Reviewing my New Years resolutions for the past several years, I see a slow evolution of fitness. When I joined the gym at the end of 2003 I had a BMI of 42. I was pretty strong (you try carrying around 280 lbs and you’d have muscular legs too), but my cardiovascular fitness was pretty much nil. Still, I had a determination to try to get fit with both cardio and strength training.

New Years resolutions accomplished:
2004: go to the gym 3 days a week, work up to 30 minutes of cardio (eliptical machine, or bike).

2005: go to the gym 4 days a week, work up to 45 minutes of cardio (added stair machine to cardio).

2006: join Step class, go to the gym 5 days a week

Not accomplished: get the darned BMI under 30 (currently in a holding pattern at 32)

Now for 2007, I resolve to add jogging to my cardio mix on days I don’t do Step class, and continue to go to the gym 5-6 days a week. And this year I WILL get the BMI under 30.

Happy fit 2007 to all

This year, I will be using the following:

1. WALKING - unavoidable, it takes about 15 minutes to walk from my parked car to my desk everyday. I have to remember to pack my heels and where walking shoes :)

2. Cardio Crusier - ummm...yeah, got suckered into buying that. But it works really well. Unfortunately, I am above the weight requirement. As soon as I am below...I will be crusing away.

3. DVDs - I have collected a great assortment of Yoga, Pilates, and Balance Ball work outs that should really keep me busy. My favorite is belly dancing. Excellent workout and alot of fun!

2007 will be my year of making the time to workout. Stay Positive everyone!!!

Oh yeah... I do the Nintendo Wii boxing... Talk about cardio!!!

Haha! That nintendo thing looks like TONS of fun. What a great way to get people up and going and keeping it fun as well.

1. Weight lifting
2. Running two half marathons and two marathons
3. Going to the Gym 3 to 4 times a week.

That`s all, I guess :-)

1. Conventional weights
2. Cardio (could be walking on the treadmill, biking, walking on the elliptical, HIIT on the treadmill, or a class like spinning or a Body Systems one, when I'm feeling social)
3. Rollerblading when the weather is nice. Sadly, the weather is not nice often, so it is not a regular form of cardio for me anymore.
4. Incidental exercise like gardening, walking or biking to run errands, home improvement (it sounds like it isn't much, but when you've been using the power sander for 4 hours, your arms feel it), hitting and kicking the sandbag when stressed (I'm stressed out a lot, I guess).

In the limited time I have this is what I will attempt to do

1. run after my kids
2. yoga classes
3. ballet classes
4. keep running after my kids..
5. continue to run after the kids..

I hope to be in great shape by the end of the year.

This year, I'll be doing mostly running and training for a marathon. Since I already run a lot, doing a marathon is pretty easy for me. I'll also mix it up with jumping rope and using my elliptical machine (I do live in Wisconsin...not always the nicest running weather). I also plan to do a lot more strength training this year because it really gives me great definition.

I'll be following my usual routine:

1. Weight training (split routine) four times a week
2. Spinning at home with guided MP3 workouts (Cardio Coach) three times a week
3. HIIT twice a week
4. Indoor rockclimbing once a week - may increase that to twice
5. Pilates twice a week
6. Hiking one day a week
7. Canoeing
8. Some pool running in winter when the weather is too bad for hiking or canoeing.

I think that's all.

I'll be doing lots of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo. Of all the martial arts I've done (I also teach a striking art) BJJ is the best, most intense workout I've ever had in my life.

I have very bad arthritis but am still working. However, my right knee sometimes gives out on me, and my doctor specialist has indicated that I should NOT walk on it. I cannot afford any surgery at the current time. I think my share of the surgery will be $10,000 to $15,000. I am still "dieting" eating lots of veggies, some fruits and fat-free milk and some protein. You get the pic. What other kind of "exercise" could I do. I used to LOVE to walk. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you...Mary

Mary--try a recumbent bike or a stationary bike or swimming. All of those will help you get a good cardio workout and still not put any strain on your knees.

what????

Joggling! And juggling too. It's fun and challenging.

Walking, running, and Tae Bo from DVDs. I'm not eligible for gyms because of my age (I wouldn't be allowed to go alone, and I can't see my parents being dragged to the gym 4-5 days a week). I'm really looking forward to taking up running though, as soon as I can talk mum into biking along with me three days a week (again, won't let me go on my own to the park). If I can prove that I really like it and I'll keep up with it, I'll be allowed to lay out for a decent pair of trainers and a pedometer. I ought to be able to get the shoes to start with because my sneakers are pretty old and beat up, but I'll just have to work with it.

I am getting more into lifting and working my body in whole as opposed to just lower body and primarily endurance training. I cycle like mad. I plan on hitting at least three big events this year and two competitions - be it the second one doesn't kill me. I've thought a lot about getting more home equipment but going to the gym has been more productive. I used to be the recluse at the gym, concentrating on doing my thing but you get around to knowing a couple people and you don't show up, well, if they're good they "call" you on it and well, a little competition and rivalry has been good for me. So it ups my commitment a bit more or maybe that's my competitive nature speaking again. Upping my time at the gym to at least one more day a week. So mostly, doing a lot more strength training and hopefully more body definition with it! Now if WII would develop a spinners program, I'd probably workout at home more. ;)

Mary,

There have been some great articles lately on the effectiveness of squats for reducing and preventing injury. There were a few studies done with people that required knee surgery for jumper's knee. They had one group recieve the surgery and another group do a squat program (obviously tailored to the individual) and it was found that the squat program actually cured the people's problems and they recovered faster and more fully than those who had the surgery.

Just something to think about. Might save you some money.

I am interested in purchasing a vibration machine for our salon.Price range between 10 and 15k in canadian dollars. I contacted the Canadian distributer of Proellixe and she said she couldn't sell me one because she has already sold five in our town! Please help me!

Marg

Marg Hanson said:
I am interested in purchasing a vibration machine for our salon.[...]

i like doing steppers and i love to listen to music while i workout!!!!!!!!!!! steppers are an easy way to excerice and have fun at the same time!

Im not really obese as such but am slightly chubby and cant seem to get rid of my fat face. I am sporty and whilst im active im skinny but the minute I stop (like when its not rowing season for example) then I get chubby again. Can this be aided through diet alone en im not exercising?

Marg,
there are several other brands to chose from, with the pivotal units another good one to look at is the Galileo/ Vibraflex (north american name). They are priced about the same as the proellixe, and most of the whole body vibration research was done by the Galileo machines.

I really like the crossfit type workouts. They're very challenging and I'm seeing some great results right now.

1. Weight lifting
2. Running two half marathons and two marathons
3. Going to the Gym 3 to 4 times a week.

That`s all, I guess :-)

I do intervals on the bike and treadmill, and weights every other day. Since the gym was closed over Christmas, I am getting back into weight training now. Of course the gym is way more crowded!