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Hi all, sad to admit: a few weeks ago, I lost motivation, & have barely exercized since. (Haven't gone to the free exercise classes either). I'm hoping by admitting this, it'll change somehow. Congrats to u guys for doing well.
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Tiger - don't be so hard on yourself. I do skip exercising here and there too. Lately, I do mostly stretching and arm/shoulder joint exercises. Haven't done a really heavy workout where i break a sweat.

Just do a few minutes (2 or 3 minutes) of light exercise just so you don't skip it altogether. It's harder to start again from zero, but if you do 2 to 3 minutes daily, it's easier to make it to 5 or 10.
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WOW.....I am impressed with all of you! I used to be an avid walker and golfer until 10 years ago when my care giving began. After my dad passed away in May I just knew I would get back to it. MAY.....I've walked a handful of times. Texas summers are way too hot but now I have no excuses. Mom, dad, and sister are gone and I need to get back to it. I'm glad I read this post. Here's hoping I can get on this train with you! Good Luck and God Bless
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Thanks polarbear🌈, agree you're right, (& kind to let me know). Feel better already:)
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I'm doing my warm up exercise right now. Anyone want to join me... Just 5 or 10 minutes... or as long as you can.

Here's a link to an easy 5 minute cardio warm up exercise video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0mMyV5OtcM
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Thanks Polarbear!
I had no problems at all watching that program all the way through.
Now I am watching "Walk a mile at home", love the beat!

I started a new exercise program.
Everyday I do diddly-squats.
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Send- you're funny. :D
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Well, that looks like fun exercises, watching a group in a happy video can be a good motivation. That was so nice asking others to join you, Polarbear!
Of course, both my hubs and I will be trying these videos as soon as I am able. I can coach him sooner though.

For me, right now, I can gently walk the length of our house. (Tiny house, Lol.)

I stretch in bed a lot, kick my feet around to keep moving. It is not as bad as it sounds. Some days, I get up and go to the store.
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Hello exercise buddies!
My exercise table is finally cleared off! Only my self-traction device remains, and I'm gonna need that, lol!
I did some of my physical therapy exercises on the table last night and it was easier than doing them on my bed. But then I tried my old abdominal exercises - wow! They were really difficult, but it's been about 4 years - since I started caring for my dad - since I've done this.
Looks like I'm more out of shape than even I imagined, and I'll have to go slowly so I don't end up in physical therapy for something else.
Glad we have this support here!
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Hi Angeleyes - you did the hardest part - getting started. Now, just have to keep going, slowly and at your pace.

Everyone else, found 2 videos I want to share. Both are chair exercises.

The first one, about 4 minutes, is from at guest on Dr. Oz show, for people who sit too much at work. Very good exercise. I like it. Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNuehyeIKkw&list=PLqichs-3_nZQAjJrP4hoJDV0f0GDVPtMZ&index=11&t=0s

The second video, also about 4 minutes, is a "Can't Stop the Feeling" in my Body Chair Yoga Dance with Sherry Zak Morris for senior. Looks very fun. Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GS1CWDIkYU
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Well it is wood cutting season around here so that will be my new addition of exercise.

You are doing great PB.
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My activity level plummeted after moving my mother in with us and I have only recently cleared out the boxes from the room that has my treadmill. I was a daily outdoor hiker/runner and gym goer until a couple of years ago, and now I am struggling to get back to a routine. I have a large screen TV in front of my treadmill, which I play YouTube Virtual walks/runs/hikes. I simply choose a location on the planet that I want to visit and go there virtually. My goal this week is a simple 5k treadmill steps each day. My plan is to increase the steps each week until I have somewhat of a predictable routine with my new job as caretaker.
I would love an accountability person/group that I can "virtually" walk with and share my progress and setbacks.
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KLS, that’s a fantastic idea to watch virtual walking videos while exercising! You might find it difficult to walk every day (I did!), but keep at it and you’ll change your habits. But also be kind to yourself If you miss a day or two. We are cheering for you!
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I just turned my regular desk into a standing desk by putting a low step stool on top of the desk and then put my laptop on it. Now, I can stand to work on my computer and exercise at the same time. I work from home so no one will be staring at me while I wiggle my hips and kick my legs. ;D
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OK, just getting back into using the kettlebell a bit in the morning after getting dressed. (Was sidelined for awhile with some mysterious shoulder pain that went away.)

Anyone else exercising? Let's DO this!!
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Good Going Snoopy. Glad the shoulder thing went away.

I am still exercising everyday. I do not even let myself not think about doing it.
It has become natural to ride 3 hours in the evening as I do some computer work.
Then I still vibe, only not so much everyday, but at least 3-4 times a week. time has been lacking.

Come on everyone the new year is approaching, we can go into this new year feeling better than we did the last.
Polarbear- are you still utilizing your standing desk?

Where'd everyone go?

As Snoopy said, " Let's DO this!"
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Gardening is a great motivator, because just moving around and going outside is beneficial exercise. imo.
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It's always nice to get exercise doing something you enjoy.
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I came over here to check out some of your exercise stories. I'm suppose to be exercising (along with my new meds) to improve my health issues. Unfortunately one month was wasted. I have 2 more months to become 'active' or I will fail the next lab work...

PBear, you reminded me that I downloaded a chair exercise app in my Kindle when I was trying to get in shape last year. I will re-download it. My problem is that I don't want to nor have interest in exercising. It's going to be difficult to stay on track... By the way, those warm up exercises you linked up - is one of my favorite go-to ones...except I tend to rush it and … skip a few numbers to 'get it over with.'... And you're right, I should just aim for 3 minutes (ugh, I just tried 5 min. before coming here and I was huffing and puffing). Since I did my 3 minutes, I'm done for today. =)
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Hi Book! I used to roll my eyes at people who had one but I've been surprisingly pleased with the Fitbit I got for Christmas, I like the little reminders to get up and move every hour and the challenge to get my 10,000 steps each day. Just getting out of my chair and moving makes me more likely to add in a few other exercises while I'm up too.
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cwillie, never heard of fitbit. I'll google it. Thanks.

I forgot that one of the side effects I get from exercising is a headache. I forget to breathe. Tonight, as I was exercising at 9:15pm, I kept noticing I was holding my breath as long as I could. I had to force myself to let go my breathe, breath in deeply, breathe out. Back to holding it again... Upper shoulders were definitely tight/tense from stress... It feels a bit loosened. It's an hour later and I feel a good kind of exhausted. My body wants to go sleep now...
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The breath holding is something I have to be mindful of when I am working out, it helps me to always keep my mouth open when I'm exercising. It's surprising how some difficult tasks are much easier when you remember to breath properly - inhale on the easy part, exhale on exertion.
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So I'm looking at all these online websites that tell you how fit the average person is according to age and gender, supposedly the average 60+ year old woman can do 5 - 11 push ups. I'm looking at all my friends who are more or less entering that age range and I really doubt that any of them can hit that mark, I sure as heck can't. Who are these "average" women, and where do they all live?

Ohhh, we supposedly can run a mile in 14:47 too. If we can actually run a mile. 😝
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I've given up believing anything is as simple as those exercise YouTube videos. Exercise for kids (like elementary age) - I was struggling. Seems a bit complicated for elementary kids to me.... Exercise for elderlies - I was dying. … Warm up exercise - I pulled a muscle (and it never returned back to norm.) It's reached a point that when I start telling oldest sis about this new exercise I found, she's already cringing before I even told her what happened... Ahem, you know those chair exercises for the elderly? I happened to twist my upper body enthusiastically to the music - and felt an excruciating pain on my left back side. I definitely felt my inside jerk. When I told this to fave sis, she theorized that my past 2 major abdominal surgeries must have caused some scarring inside. My twisting like that - well, it must have pulled those internal scar tissues.... sigh... In exactly one month, I will have my lab works done. I'm failing on the exercise dept.. but atleast I'm faithful with my 2 Rx....somewhat... In 5 minutes, my iPad alarm will go off with the words "Exercise!"
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Book, I think this might be your body complaining: "I am not accustomed to this cruel and unusual punishment- !!!"

But as long as you're gentle, your body will learn to love it, promise. Just don't get carried away by the beat! Hugs to you x
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Book,
Gentle swimming is a good exercise.
I heard that we should only move to the point of pain. Then do not force it.
I hate exercise because it always hurts me.
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Back to the kettlebell in the morning after getting dressed. Ten reps for each arm, then some squats or something else similarly unpleasant. It feels good to get it done.

Keep going, everyone!
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I am back at it ladies! Who is with me! Off to get my 15 minutes of movement in tonight!
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With the nicer weather and longer days I've been doubling down on my walks, I've logged over 17,000 steps today.
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Last night as I drifted off to sleep I was picturing myself getting up and going for a run. This morning I have to face reality - my hips ache just from walking, running on pavement or god forbid concrete will kill my knees and shins, and my actual ability to run farther than a block at a time will need months of training. I keep reading about all these buff looking athletes who didn't start until they were in their 60's or 70's, how the heck did they do it?
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