YES YES and YES - Can't live without activity and lots of exercise. Been that way all my life. Exercise is for the mind also. Such a stress relief for me...

For those of you who hate execise, there are tricks like taking the stairs and walking further to your car etc....

Hi CM, I couldn't agree more, the more you able to do the better..... it's great for sagging self-esteem, confidence & self-worth too.

Great post...

Yours Sincerely Dirky !!;O))x

Walking is great for clearing your head of stress and anxiety. I actually
had walking "prescribed" to me once.

HI CM STANDING,
YES I AGREE WITH ALL THAT YOU MENTION. WE ARE BUILT FOR ACTION, THERE ARE LOTS OF POSITIVE KNOCK -ON EFFECTS. THE BENEFITS OF A GOOD WALK SHOULD NOT BE UNDER ESTIMATED.
MAY YOU CONTINUE TO REAP THE BENEFITS FROM ALL YOUR EFFORT AND HARD WORK.
MAINTAIN A WINING POSITION.
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I agree with you completely. I feel a lot better physically and mentally when I excercise. Best time for me is early morning. I am seeking motivation. Thanks to all of you for your comments. It helps a lot

Because of broken foot could not exercise for 2 months. I was depressed. Dr. said I could do swimming and water aerobics only. Have been swimming for 2-3 weeks now and it makes a big difference. Sleeping much much better, not depressed and helps with rigidity. I just swam for .40 min. at the Y with a pool full of kids. Yuck - it was family swim. I always go when it is adult swim. I try not to think what was in the water today with the kids mixing everything up. But it was the only time I could do it today and so . . . Got to do my exercise that's all there is to it!!!

OMG Deb, that is too funny. My husband is the same way. He almost gags at the thought of having to take the kids to the swimming pool. Good for you though. Swimming is a great exercise. I think I'll take it up again now that my arm is working.. Couldn't do a breast stroke for last few months.....but with the medication....I'll be off to the pool. Good luck with your foot.

I've been getting up early every morning to take my dog for a walk/run and definately have more energy to get through the day. Will read the article. Thanks.

A great example is Rock Steady Boxing out of Indianapolis, Indiana...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRpK3N1t8xk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VzfYLuMlso

You guys are way out of line for talking about public pool water...it is hard enough as it is without peanut gallery comments on public bath water quality,...oops i mean public pool water quality...i am almost gagging reflexively just thinking about it...........he he, i have to shower for like 15 minutes after i get out of public baths...i mean pools, i did it again didn't I?


bp

Speaking of pool water...
I had a good laugh today when I went to the movie theater and was standing in line for popcorn. (no comments on the popcorn please - and yes I loaded it with lots of chemical butter and salt).

A young lady and young man behind the counter were apparently having a conversation about exercising. The young lady said "I don't go to pools to exercise. All I can think about is everyone's sweat floating around me. It's just gross and not healthy." I almost bust out laughing as I looked up at her after hearing what she said. She had several tatoo's on her arms and several non-ear piercings including a nose ring.

So - yeah - got to watch out for that sweat in the pool water!!! lol

Great videos, CoachMike and welcome to Daily Strength. It sounds like we can learn a lot from you about exercising. Please share your wealth of knowledge.

Keep exercising everyone!!!!!

I find it so so hard these days to exercise, I seem to be so stiff and slow. DAMN this shit