WHAT IS YOUR EXERCISE REGIME?

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I used to run everyday (half an hour), carry weights (3 times a week), crunches (everyday), steps aerobics (twice a week), swimming, twice a week. That was more than 4 years ago when I was working in a company that believe in work life balance. The gym (company’s own) is at the same building where I am working. There’s shower place, so it’s simply convenient.


I even start to do brisk walking right after two weeks after given birth.

Now, with my current job I totally stop. There’s simply no work life balance or may be I’m too lazy. Been trying to start as my size been increasing but simply wasting away. Ironically, the current company gives $400 for us to sign on to any gym membership fee.

The only exercise I do is to struts in high heels up to my place at 10th floor when the lift breaks down. This only happens occassionally. Since I drive to work, chances of walking to MRT or running after a bus is also nil.
My hubby been very worried cause at the rate of how I squeeze my already tight agenda, good food & no exercise, I might just one day hit by "god forbid" heart attack at an early age.

[sunflower]

hquek:

I do basic housework - mop floor (squatting, arm exercise); run after the kids; carry their barangs (weights). :oops:

Hee...same, same...basic housework exercise. I know the importance of exercise but no time and also too lazy. Thought of taking Pilates before and even bought the video and mat to self-learn (unable to schedule time to go for classes)...but till now, didn't get round to it...:roll:

DD1 loves to play badminton, so once in a while was forced to play with her (usually hubby will play with her). Play ball with DD2 and of course, all the housework, weight-lifting DD2 and running after her!

[mummyjoyce]

HI,

I am 42 years old, working fulltimes with 2 children. I jog/run 4 times a week - 5km each on weekday and 8-10km on Sat / Sun. I am super healthy - zero MC for the past 18 mths!

This has been my schedule for the past 1-2 years:
Tues/Thur : Jog/Run starting at 6.45am (after kids left for school) for 5km
Sat/Sun : Jog/Run at 6.45am for an hour (covering 8-10km). Home before 8am (kids just wake up)

If it is raining in the morning; i will job in the evening or the next day.

I want to excerise to keep fit and also to fall sick less so that I can spend all my times fully with my family and concentrate on my work.

I have noticed that I am more alert at work after excerise and my hubby and kids noticed my determination - there is no such things as too tired or no time for excerise (maybe not the right time of the day sometimes).

[mummyjoyce]

HI,

I want to add that I started jogging 2 years ago - I started jogging slowly and walking at times covering 1-2 km only. After that I started to extend the distance… and jog faster. It takes time to reach the timing and distance and there is no need to rush.

I want all mummies to know that it is possible to schedule time for excerise. AND THE RESULT : Slimmer/Toner, Happpier and Prettier Mummies!

[buds]

mummyjoyce:

HI,

I want to add that I started jogging 2 years ago - I started jogging slowly and walking at times covering 1-2 km only. After that I started to extend the distance... and jog faster. It takes time to reach the timing and distance and there is no need to rush.

I want all mummies to know that it is possible to schedule time for excerise. AND THE RESULT : Slimmer/Toner, Happpier and Prettier Mummies!

AGREE!

And i started same way, with 2-3 times a week hitting the gym.
buds hubs motivated me a lot, to stay healthy.. also gave more
stamina... :evil: ... Now trying to overcome the school holiday period
when both monsters are home. Hope not to gain too much, so by
the time school re-open... back to running + gym again. (Usually
go when kiddies are in school)

mummyjoyce, you'll be my number 2 inspiration aft buds hubs with
your 8 to 10 clicks upgrade.. with your age... i'm looking up to you, sista.

:udawoman:

\"pei-fu\"

[sashimi]

I also need and want to start regular exercise. So far, through dieting and 4km walks 5x a week, I’ve managed to lose 5 kg over a year, but I know I really need to do proper exercise.


Posting here to pressure myself to start!

[buds hubs]

mummyjoyce:

I want to excerise to keep fit and also to fall sick less so that I can spend all my times fully with my family and concentrate on my work.


I have noticed that I am more alert at work after excerise and my hubby and kids noticed my determination - there is no such things as too tired or no time for excerise (maybe not the right time of the day sometimes).

Hi mummyjoyce, Firstly I wanna congratulate you for being healthy & fit
through regular exercise. Your reason for doing so should be an
inspiration for the others to follow.. My hats off to you. :celebrate:

Secondly, I agree with you that with regular exercise, you would be
more alert and energetic. Somehow, it gives you that EXTRA boost.
Just remember to hydrate yourself sufficiently if you plan to exercise at \"WRONG\" times of the day.

It would be good if you can avoid doing afternoon runs between 11am
to 4pm if possible..

mummyjoyce:

I started jogging 2 years ago - I started jogging slowly and walking at times covering 1-2 km only. After that I started to extend the distance... and jog faster. It takes time to reach the timing and distance and there is no need to rush.

I totally agree with you that everyone should start somewhere.
You dont have to aim very far. Just fix a comfortable distance ie: 1km -
3km.. Start by doing walks to aim to complete the distance and there is
NO RUSH.

Once you are comfortable with the distance, you can start with slow
walk-jog and progress further by going faster. Afterwhich, you may
want to extend the distance bit by bit ie: 400m - 1000m.

The important thing is to built your stamina and to get your heart
pumping continously for 20 - 30 mins as our body only starts to burn fat around this period.

There are a lot of other variations of exercise which you can combine
with your runs but maybe that would be shared a little later.

[buds hubs]

sashimi:

I also need and want to start regular exercise. So far, through dieting and 4km walks 5x a week, I've managed to lose 5 kg over a year, but I know I really need to do proper exercise.


Posting here to pressure myself to start!

Bro Sashimi, heard a lot about you from DW but I guess this would
be the first time we chat in this forum..

Anyway, its good that you plan to \"pressure\" yourself to start exercising.
All of us here can help you if you want..

I personally feel that \"men\" take a longer time to loose weight as
compared to women. So its already an achievement for your to lose
5kg in one year. :salute:

But as you mentioned, if you plan to do more, you would have to switch
those 4km walks into 4km jogs . If you are already comfortable with the
distance, you can probably start by doing slow jogs and aim to complete
at least the 1st km (2km if you have better endurance) and walking the
rest.

Alternatively, you can just start with a continous slow jog set at 20 mins.
Do not bother about the distance you have covered during that time as
some people find that setting a fixed distance is rather demotivating but
see the time factor as a more realistic \"aim\"...

Try to reach that aim and you can extend the time by 5 -10 mins once
you are more comfortable.

[mathsparks]

My weekly routine - fri yoga wed climb stairs of 25 storey block 4 times. Monday either bukit timah hill or gym or skate or cycle or jog at east coast. I need variety else i get bored. Plus weights, resistance tube and ab crunches 3 times a week. If you’re short of time , go climb stairs for a change. But use the lift down. Less impact on your knees. Anyone keen to join me at the vertical marathon this year? i’m not showing off just hope to encourage more of you to take up exercise. There’s more to exercise than walking and running. I snack too much so have to exercise to make up for it. Occassionally i feel lazy and slack too.

[buds hubs]

mathsparks:

Anyone keen to join me at the vertical marathon this year?

Wow.. Thats quite an impressive weekly routine!!

Btw, When is the vertical marathon held this year.. Gotta see if I can slot it in..

This year is already busy enuff with Sg Bay Run in Aug.. Real Run in Oct & Stan Chart in Dec.