wow, exercise - a great way to start the day

[sleepy]

Wow, so many early birds


I can't jog le. Have been failing my 2.4km consistently when I was in secondary school

I exercise at indoor gym during off peak hours like late afternoon or noon time. Maybe I should start strolling in the park to enjoy some fresh air. However, the nearest park is next to expressway, don't know if air is fresh :scratchhead:

[peapot]

Actually one must exercise for how many mins in a day to be beneficial? I can’t find time to exercise in the day but if I do exercise it will be in the evening. Then there are people says exercise too close to meal time and bedtime not very good. So how? I can only exercise in the weekend. Must we exercise till we are panting?

[sleepy]

peapot:

Actually one must exercise for how many mins in a day to be beneficial? Must we exercise till we are panting?

According to my trainer, heart rate should reach 23 to 27 per 10 seconds. Won't be panting, just sweating moderately

[Funz]

There are many schools of thoughts about effective cardio exercise. I use the following guide. Target about 70-85% of my max heart rate. Max heart rate is estimated by taking 220 - your age.


So if you are 30yrs old, your target exercise heart rate will be between 130 - 160/min.

Aside from the heart rate thing, the rest is common sense. If you feel uncomfortable slow down. Start easy and gradually increase intensity if you want to. If not just enjoy.

[peapot]

Funz, you mean I need to exercise 130 mins a day!! Just kill me…

[Funz]

peapot:

Funz, you mean I need to exercise 130 mins a day!! Just kill me...

Alamak! No need lah. I am saying to target to maintain a workout heart rate of 130/min. Heart rate dear, the number of times your heart beats per minute.

Depends on what is your objective. If you are just looking to have more energy and feel good, keep fit, 15-20 mins a day minimum. If you are looking to lose weight, maintain that heart rate for about 45mins to burn.

[bebebub]

Been guilty of not exercising at all. Never quite find any motivation until I decide to go on a tour that will involve quite a fair bit of walking and trekking. Started to go on the treadmill (with incline) every alternate days for the last 1 month. Tour will be in a month's time from today. Hope my heart and legs will be slightly stronger than before by the time I go on the trip


Dun think I will lose much weight out of this, but I do feel good after each session.

[beanbear]

Each time I lost weight through intensive exercise, I got pregnant!!


That happened with DS3 & DS4. Just when I looked good & got fit, pop another one!! :yikes:

DS4 now 7 months and started my exercise regime again 3 months ago. Before pregnancy, I was working out with a Personal Trainer twice a week & pilates once a week and I must say that once you hit 3 times a week (one hour each time) and watch your diet (but can still eat occasional mee pok & ice cream), you'll definitely start getting trim again in 2-3 months. By 5months, I had lost 8 kgs but also gained 4 kgs of beautiful looking biceps, triceps, slimmer thighs & even got 4 nice looking abs!!!

Now I'm feeling motivated to feel good & look great again. But don't want to get pregnant again!!!

[Jasmy]

:rotflmao: Hi bean bear, I think your husband must be thinking you look extremely sexy after losing wt. That's why you got pregnant :evil: moreover, 8 kg of weight is really not easy too lose, I try controlling my diet and some form of exercise but only lost 1 kg :sad: Not determine enough, I think.

[beanbear]

hehe Jasmsy, when I'm fat, he says \"more to love\", when I'm fit & trim he says \"more desirable\" - guess we both need more \"tuition\" in family planning!! :oops:


The first month is most difficult. I've been struggling with my weight eversince the birth of my first kid. 10kg overweight. It was only after 3rd child that I really put in the discipline & commitment to be fit. After the 3 months of working out, I kept receiving lots of compliments from friends. I also inspired hubby to work out with me. He lost 8kg in 2 months!!! So sickening. But boy, he looks sooo yummy.... SO we both became yummy mummy and yummy hubby. Our reward become baby No 4. :rotflmao: