There are many reasons people work out. Looks, health, strength, etc. For me, it’s about health first, then looks. My original workout strategy was to work out with weights, legs on Monday and Thursday, arms on Tuesday and Friday. Some weeks I did okay, some not. If I had to skip a workout, I would work both arms AND legs the next day. My plan for cardio was to walk on the treadmill at home. Well, there has been no walking on the treadmill. You know how it is…when you’re at home, there are so many other things to do.
So here’s my new plan. I’m going to start doing cardio at the gym. They have state of the art treadmills, better than the ones at the bigger gym where I used to be a member. They actually have COMFORTABLE places to put your hands when you’re walking. The reason I want to focus on cardio for a bit is that my blood pressure has been high and, historically, cardio exercise has brought it back down with no medication. Then I’m going to start adding weight work back. I have a friend who won a month at this gym, so I would have to go in the evenings instead of at lunch if I go with her. Which makes me think…I could do some cardio at lunch and go back for weight work in the evenings. Maybe….
Another thing I’ve started doing is keeping an exercise journal so I’ll know exactly where I’m improving. Longer times and faster speeds on the treadmill. Heavier weights or more sets on weight work. I think this will help me stay on track, too.
So what about you? What are you doing to take care of your health? Do you have health issues that exercise would help with?
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Good luck with the new plan. The exercise journal sounds like a good idea, help you keep track of your progress.
I’ve never gone to a gym. I walk pretty much everywhere and that’s basically it for my exercise, but I would like to take up aerobics or something fun.
All that walking you do is probably a lot of exercise. But if you want to pump it up a bit, aerobics might be the way to go. I like working with weights because I love the feel of my muscles getting harder. But I want to get this cardio thing started first.
The journal idea is a good one. It’s nice to keep track of your progress, esp. when you start wondering if it’s all worth it. 😀
When I was in college, I went to the gym or walked (and rode my bike) a lot. After the kids were born, I did pretty well for a while with walking. I’d like to say I still keep at it, but sadly, I don’t. I agree that health reasons come first. (I have no excuse on why I can’t exercise. I need to make it a priority.)
I think journals keep us much more focused. I hope I can stick to it this time. LOL
When I first met my husband, I weighed 110! Of course, I would never want to be that small again (well, can’t instead of want I guess), but I WOULD like to see 135 again. LOL
Walking? Just talking about walking makes me tired. I need a Segway. Segways are cool.
Good luck with your workout travails. The more you want it, the more you’ll do it, or some such stuff. I’ll cheer you on from the sofa.
Well, at least you’re being honest!