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1/10/13 6:10 P

I used to Dance for everything....exercise, to help work thru problems and even just to clear my mind. Since my injury, I have moved to the water. I am so much graceful and can move without the restriction of gravity. Right now, I am grounded even from the pool but as soon as I get the OK, I will be back in my liquid element!

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10/30/12 12:09 A

I always mean to dance as a form of exercise - I need to try this!

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6/30/12 1:53 P

I LOVE putting on my CD's and dancing fast to them. I also LOVE swimming, pool walking and water aerobics. I do LIKE Leslie Sansone's DVD's, Richard Simmons DVD's and Wii Bowling. I live in Arizona so when the weather is not too, too HOT (which is NOT now) I LOVE walking around one of the many parks we have here.

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6/13/12 11:52 A

walking and golf. I've been dormant far too long to truly enjoy anything else.

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6/12/12 5:23 P

I actually enjoy ST more then anything else. I always find myself just wanting to finish the cardio so i could ST.

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6/12/12 8:55 A

Right now, after slacking so long, I don't like ANY form of fitness, ha ha. When I get some endurance back, I will enjoy kickboxing, the elliptical, and down the road, get back into running.

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11/28/11 1:38 A

...but I get sore when I bicycle often. So, I'm studying Chi Walking, through a SparkTeam.

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9/11/11 12:07 A

Every time my trainer and I box I love it. It is one of the few times where I don't hold anything back. When online and bought "boxer bob" today so that I can try to "work out my issues" and get a great workout even on days that I am not formally training.

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9/7/11 4:48 A

I love hiking in the woods on the weekends...running too and used to be able to do that during the week but I have not been able to get that in lately. I have an unusual schedule.

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6/1/11 3:02 P

I love to walk and do walk aerobics DVDs. I also have an elliptical that I use at home.

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5/14/11 8:26 A

I have been cycling a lot recently- really enjoying the spring weather

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4/9/11 11:46 P

I tried boxing for the first time this week - OMG -so much fun! I can't wait to try it again. I asked my trainer to add it to our weekly routine.

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3/11/11 9:17 A

Me and hubby going to the gym; but with the price of gas rising so, we've had to cut back to 3, sometimes 4 days a week....and we were doing sooo well. (still are, for the most part; just can't go every day :(! )

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3/6/11 8:56 P

pumping iron until the day I die, that is the goal right now I am training for a marathon so I have do a little running also...but the iron is my luv.

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2/20/11 1:13 P

Although I often don't think of it as a form of exercise - I do love to dance. Hoping to do a little dancing on this cruise this weekend.

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1/31/11 12:29 P

I only discovered yoga last year. I do love the relaxed feeling that comes afterward.

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12/29/10 7:45 A

Yoga is definitely my favorite type of fitness, I would like to do more of it this upcoming year but I also need to find love in strength training and cardio.

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10/11/10 4:46 P

I'd have to say step aerobics especially anything by Christi Taylor or Cathe Friedrich. I use DVDs. Strength training comes in at a close second.

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10/11/10 12:23 A

Mountain biking is my new favorite thing...killer workout, but quite a bit of adrenaline as well. Who knew that you could climb all those hiking trails on a bike.

Never thought I was the mountain biking type...Not sure what type I am anymore...it's all good

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9/26/10 5:33 P

I love working out with DVDs because I need to change things up so I don't get bored. I have a selection of Jillian's circuit training workouts as well as Hip Hop Abs and Coach Nicole's DVDs. I also check out DVDs from the library and try new workouts from NetFlix.

I also walk on my treadmill while listening to a really good audio book or comedy MP3!

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9/22/10 10:50 A

zumba!

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9/11/10 10:16 P

I feel lucky to live in a place with lots of outdoor recreation opportunities. My main sports are running and downhill skiing, but I'm a huge dabbler, so I also hike, mountain bike, backcountry ski, cross country ski, canoe, kayak, and about anything else as long as I can get my hands on the gear.

I like mixing it up, so I recently started a swim program. Sometimes I'll take classes at the local rec center. I wish there was a spin class around here that worked for me, I love it when I do it.

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9/1/10 8:22 A

I totally agree!!! Zumba is sooooo much fun, my friends and I all get together once a week and make a healthy meal then go to Zumba! Its great!

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8/20/10 12:18 A

zumba, zumba, zumba! looking forward to school starting monday so it will be easier for me to go!

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8/9/10 8:26 P

My favorite is spinning. I love the fact that the bike doesn't actually move - fear of falling! I also like the eliptical.

I'm noticing the add for the TRX suspension training system on this page and thinking that I'd be the person to actually hang myself using it! It just looks dangerous! For my safety, I'll stick to spinning!

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8/8/10 9:47 A

Walking is my foundation. I am starting to add more exercises each week. I am now training for a 5K and am doing an ab program. I love to swim and wish I could do it more often. I also enjoy hiking and am looking forward to being in better shape so this activity will be more enjoyable.

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8/4/10 8:10 P

I will admit to never having done any bellydancing. I think it may be time to start....

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8/4/10 5:30 P

I'm definitely a yoga gal all the way, but I'd love to branch out more!
I'm also into: tae kwon do, chi walking, zumba, bellydance, bicycling, aqua aerobics, and hiking.

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7/14/10 12:43 A

Favourite is running. But love to get out kayaking. If its not too windy the kids and I might head out tomorrow...

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6/29/10 3:43 A

I am going for a kayaking lesson on Thursday. Always excited to take up a new sport.

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6/21/10 4:47 P

I went to the pool this week for the first time in months and had a great time. I managed 20 laps (with lots of breaks!!) Felt good to add something new to the workout schedule.

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5/23/10 7:54 A

I still need to try Zumba, it sounds like something that I would really enjoy. Anyone have a zumba dvd that they would recommend.

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4/9/10 1:10 P

I love Hi Def Sculpt by the Firm, it really works your muscles. I also love riding the bike, walking, etc. Anything that makes you work up a sweat!

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3/24/10 10:25 P

Wii & ZUMBA!

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3/21/10 9:19 P

boxing & tennis on the wii
playing kick the ball with our 2yo niece
walking while jamming to my mp3 :)

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3/18/10 9:18 P

I love all forms of strength training

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3/16/10 10:14 A

Love salsa dancing, walking, and total gym.

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3/15/10 12:14 A

I like kick boxing; either Tae Bo or Turbo Jam; I love them both.

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3/8/10 10:51 P

I love dancing! When I'm dancing I don't notice I'm exercising and playing, especially when the competitive streak is ignited

Otherwise if you mean exercise I like zumba and Wii fit plus

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3/3/10 5:00 P

I love walking. I love using the walking tracker in the Gym, walking in the park, mountain walking.

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2/15/10 1:21 P

I like to swim...it's cardio and full body strength training combined! Due to my injury, I can't really flutter kick so I mostly tread water or do the backstroke using only my arms.

Propelling myself thru the water using only my arms it is giving me one heck of an upperbody workout! But I was shocked to see how many calories treading water burns! 35 minutes of treading water = almost 500 calories!

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2/11/10 11:43 P

I also like Bob's Yoga. It is so relaxing!

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2/11/10 10:23 P

Right now I'm enjoying Jillian Michaels "Last Chance Workout" it's a butt kicker for sure! But I keep doing it because one day I will do all the moves without modifiers!! The one that is actually enjoyable is Bob's Weight Loss Yoga... I LOVE IT! I feel like I just got a massage when I'm done!

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2/7/10 5:57 P

Elliptical is definitely my favorite gym machine. I can really get my heartrate up but never feel like everything is giggling like I do on the treadmill! I always feel more graceful and athletic on the elliptical.

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2/5/10 7:31 P

Ecliptical machine I don't know why but it's my favorite thing to do. When I first started it I felt defeated by it and as time progress I became better and better. This machine just seems to always give me one heck of a workout.

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1/16/10 7:25 A

Really enjoying doing the Biggest Loser bootcamp workout with Bob. Great workout with weights and cardio that really makes me sweat. Plannning to step it up to level 2 today.

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12/24/09 8:36 P

I think snow shoeing has just moved up the list a little. Lots of exercise, easy to do and less falling involved than skiing :)

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11/13/09 8:09 A

Of course I like hiking with SpunkyDucky, but 2nd to that I'd have to say running.

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11/6/09 10:09 A

You know I'm not rely sure, it may be a brand. We had one many years ago and then got rid of it. I don't know if it was the brand name or the type. I've just always called it that after having ours. I think elliptical and precore are inter changeable in my personal opinion. ( I could be wrong) The other word would be Nordic Track. One has the arms that move and the other has stationary handles. What one is what I'm not really sure.

I'm not much help this morning. Must drink more water now.

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11/5/09 11:34 P

What is a precore? Is that an exercise brand or a type of equipment? My elliptical is a Lifefitness. I heart it a lot

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11/4/09 10:59 P

I like hiking. That is actually what jump started me on weight loss. I started hiking and thought gee if I do this enough maybe I'll lose some weight. Then the weather started to turn and I can't hike as much right now. Kind of between seasons. The rain and cold wouldn't bother me so much but we are in windy season here. So now I'm at the gym and totally motivated. At the gym I do the precore or elliptical. Eventually I'll get back into swimming. Soon (maybe sunday) I'll start doing some cross country skiing. I also love to down hill. I know it burns calories but I just can't count a 5 min down hill and 15 min chair ride as exercise.

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11/4/09 4:45 P

Just in the last month, I started using an MP3 player when I walk. The first time I tried it, I crashed and burned because the beat made me walk too fast! I don't use music for every walk, because I also like to hear the outdoors - since I don't get away from the computer much!

Sheriann, you might check the schedule at your pool. If they have low impact water aerobics, you will find larger people exercising. Afteer a few times, you'll feel comfortable and won't care anymore about your size.

Our pools are outside here, so I'm waiting until spring to swim.

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11/4/09 2:51 P

Sheriann,
You might really like hiking because it is something you do alone or in small groups (ie different from the community pool). I am normally very clumsy but I never feel that way when I am hiking. As far as the uphill part, hiking can be mild, moderate or strenuous and I pick trails based on how I am feeling and what I want to accomplish. There are some great ridge trails, but some days I like going up for the feel of accomplishment (even if I do have to stop alot). You need a good pair of hiking shoes (wear them around the house for a week though) and a book of local trails. Pick a few Mild or Easy trails and just enjoy walking outside. It is so peaceful!

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11/4/09 2:44 P

Okay- Maybe I need to try this hiking thing! I've thought about it, but .....well, that's it...just "thought" about it. So when you say hiking are you hiking UPPPPP a mountain? Silly question, but just making sure.

I LOVE swimming! The sad part is I get too embarrassed to swim in our community pool w/ my size....ugh. So for now I'm doing a lot of walking for cardio and weights for strength training.

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11/4/09 1:52 P

I like to walk at least 3-5 miles a day,it helps me clear my head and relieve stress.

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11/4/09 12:55 P

My favorite workup is hiking. It is an amazing way to exercise and meditate at the same time. One of my personal goals is to hike 4 days a month. In the past I have hiked Machu Picchu, the Grand Canyon, Acadia, parts of the Smoky Mountains, and trails in many other national parks

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11/4/09 12:48 P

Exercise is hard work, but it can definitely be fun as well. What is your favorite way to burn calories?