Is there anyone else out there who seems to hate exercise as much as I do? I thought maybe if I could find people on this board who hate it as much as I do, perhaps we could goad each other on this thread and do a little better.
Though I don't need to lose weight, I know I need exercise. I'm on meds to get my blood pressure and cholesterol down, but I could probably take lower doses or maybe get off them entirely if I just could force myself to get an adequate amount of exercise regularly. My heart rate is higher than it should be. My joints are beginning to freeze with arthritis from lack of movement.
Three times (about every 20 years) I have bought an exercise bike, but my ambition to use it only lasted about a week or two, and I sold it or gave it away after a few years. I've taken a couple of exercise classes over the years, only to stop exercising altogether as soon as the class is over. I've bought some polka CDs, thinking that the easiest way for me to get some exercise is to put on some music and dance around the house, but I don't even do that very often. So maybe what I need is a virtual dancing partner.
Anyone else out there willing to join me in an "I Hate Exercise" exercise club? You can do any form of exercise you wish and report back here. If a club member doesn't report back within a reasonable time, we could PM her other asking how she is doing. Any other ideas of how to try to encourage each other to get moving are welcome.
Though I don't need to lose weight, I know I need exercise. I'm on meds to get my blood pressure and cholesterol down, but I could probably take lower doses or maybe get off them entirely if I just could force myself to get an adequate amount of exercise regularly. My heart rate is higher than it should be. My joints are beginning to freeze with arthritis from lack of movement.
Three times (about every 20 years) I have bought an exercise bike, but my ambition to use it only lasted about a week or two, and I sold it or gave it away after a few years. I've taken a couple of exercise classes over the years, only to stop exercising altogether as soon as the class is over. I've bought some polka CDs, thinking that the easiest way for me to get some exercise is to put on some music and dance around the house, but I don't even do that very often. So maybe what I need is a virtual dancing partner.
Anyone else out there willing to join me in an "I Hate Exercise" exercise club? You can do any form of exercise you wish and report back here. If a club member doesn't report back within a reasonable time, we could PM her other asking how she is doing. Any other ideas of how to try to encourage each other to get moving are welcome.