What Do You Do For Exercise?

[fatjay]

I do yard work and projects. If I have enough energy to throw away at exercise, I have enough to throw at a projects to get something else done.

 

[NHBX]

12oz curls are for sissies, 16oz for me

Seriously though like others, yard work, project’s and the occasional short hike on the local trails. (knees ain’t what they used to be lol)

 

[oosik]

I find that routine maintenance on my 80 acres, mile long gravel driveway, house and out buildings, equipment - all keep me pretty busy. It's sporadic but can wear me down to a nub.

However - I DO make time to go for a walk with the dog twice a day.

 

[MossRoad]

12oz curls are for sissies, 16oz for me

Seriously though like others, yard work, project’s and the occasional short hike on the local trails. (knees ain’t what they used to be lol)

OOoo Tallboys!

 

[dodge man]

We walk/hike, are cyclist and ski over the winter. Cross country of course. View attachment 760296

Arly, I didn’t know you got enough snow to ski on.

 

[Doughknob]

So, just an FYI. (please no one take it personal and go spastic) The major benefit of aerobic exercise is gained from elevated heart rate (I forget the proper rate...) for a sustained period of time (varies but 20-30 minutes is generally considered good.) Just doing work or activity of some sort typically does not get one up to the proper heart rate. Again - work or activity is not 'bad' -- it is just that it does not provide the same benefit of the elevated rate for the sustained period. Regards.....

 

[Egon]

Egon - that sounds like a very busy day indeed

Oh, not all on the day. But I was in pretty good condition. Running up 11 flights of stairs was no problem.

 

[WVH1977]

Push-ups!!!

 

[NoTrespassing]

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Since 15 to 17 years was good, I went with a 20 year gap since bigger IS usually better. Chasing my wife around is what I do for exercise

 

[IndyIan]

I usually mountain bike, run, or swim, 4-5 times a week. This year has been the first since I was about 15 where I can run without pain in my shins... I usually go for a 1/2 hr run or swim in the pond, and a 1-2hr bike ride. I'm down about 35lbs in the last 2 years so getting up the hills is getting easier all the time!

 

[Big Barn]

So, just an FYI. (please no one take it personal and go spastic) The major benefit of aerobic exercise is gained from elevated heart rate (I forget the proper rate...) for a sustained period of time (varies but 20-30 minutes is generally considered good.) Just doing work or activity of some sort typically does not get one up to the proper heart rate. Again - work or activity is not 'bad' -- it is just that it does not provide the same benefit of the elevated rate for the sustained period. Regards.....

Do this now. Your heart will thank you later. Seriously.

 

[MossRoad]

So, just an FYI. (please no one take it personal and go spastic) The major benefit of aerobic exercise is gained from elevated heart rate (I forget the proper rate...) for a sustained period of time (varies but 20-30 minutes is generally considered good.) Just doing work or activity of some sort typically does not get one up to the proper heart rate. Again - work or activity is not 'bad' -- it is just that it does not provide the same benefit of the elevated rate for the sustained period. Regards.....

If you're working hard enough that it makes it difficult to hold a conversation, that's usually a good indicator of your heart rate being up. My wife tries to walk at a brisk enough pace so that I can't talk to her!

 

[5030]

What do I do for exercise... One word, farm.

 

[ArlyA]

When I meet my spousal unit x years ago she then worked in a cardiac rehab center and every patient they seen all said "I work so hard, I'm tired at the end of the day". She would ask them why they had needed heart surgery? Most of these patients were farmers...

 

[ljjhouser]

So, just an FYI. (please no one take it personal and go spastic) The major benefit of aerobic exercise is gained from elevated heart rate (I forget the proper rate...) for a sustained period of time (varies but 20-30 minutes is generally considered good.) Just doing work or activity of some sort typically does not get one up to the proper heart rate. Again - work or activity is not 'bad' -- it is just that it does not provide the same benefit of the elevated rate for the sustained period. Regards.....

WHAT?? ME - ARE YOU KIDDING??? ha HA ha, Of course, you are right. FYI, that was fake spasticism.

 

[Big Barn]

When I meet my spousal unit x years ago she then worked in a cardiac rehab center and every patient they seen all said "I work so hard, I'm tired at the end of the day". She would ask them why they had needed heart surgery? Most of these patients were farmers...

i farmed all my life. always (arbitrarily) fit

always tired at the end of the day but in a good satisfying way

had bypass surgery at age 66 (5 years ago)

i have this pinned up in my shop office next to a pic of myself and daughter

 

[5030]

When I meet my spousal unit x years ago she then worked in a cardiac rehab center and every patient they seen all said "I work so hard, I'm tired at the end of the day". She would ask them why they had needed heart surgery? Most of these patients were farmers...

Probably because they drank too much and smoked like a chimney. All the farmers I know (around here) are closet alcoholics and big time smokers. Me, not included.

I was gonna say that Intercourse is great exercise as well and enjoyable to boot.

 

[scaredychicken]

Oh, not all on the day. But I was in pretty good condition. Running up 11 flights of stairs was no problem.

ROCK STAR

 

[RogerDL]

Crossfit 5 times a week in the summer and six times a week in the winter. We're usually at the camper on Saturdays during the summer.

 

[MossRoad]

i farmed all my life. always (arbitrarily) fit

always tired at the end of the day but in a good satisfying way

had bypass surgery at age 66 (5 years ago)

i have this pinned up in my shop office next to a pic of myself and daughter

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HA! Nice.

One of my siblings with multiple health problems (thyroid, cancer, other things) has one that says "Eat Well, Exercise, Die Anyway"