Today’s Topic is: Five Things You Love About Working Out
I’ll preface this post by saying I NEVER work out at home and I only do it at the gym (which I joined last March). I also only go early in the morning (before work).
YMCA
1.It gets me out of bed.
I try to go 3 times a week and it forces me not to sleep in.
2. It wakes me up and kickstarts my day.
So I have to drive to the gym and often the temps outside are freezing. After any time at the gym, no matter how tired I was when entering, I always feel more energized after.
3. I can strengthen other areas (besides my legs).
I usually run 4 times a week including a long run on the weekend. That’s it!
However, my arms are still incredibly weak. And my hips are tight!
Hence, the machines for those areas…
4. Hopefully I can delay the arrival of that lose aging skin.
I often focus on my arms when I use the machines. Batwings (as they call them) are unavoidable as you age but maybe this will help?
5. It may improve my running or at least keep me injury-free longer.
You never know. It can’t hurt, right? (Unless I fall again. LOL)
Happy Running! What are some things you enjoy about working out? Please share.
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I used to go to the gym, but after I had kids I just couldn’t fit it in so I started working out at home and now I can’t imagine having to get out and go to the gym! I agree, a workout always helps me wake up and get my day going in the right direction. I think it is great you started using weights and going to the gym to complement your running! I swear it has helped my balance when I am on the trails as well, if I start to fall I seem to be able to catch myself before I hit the ground!
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That’s good news. I could use help with my balance.
I don’t have any equipment at home and I doubt I would do it if I didn’t pay a membership.
And I mostly work from home and so it gets me dressed and out the door. It’s only 5 min away!!
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That is awesome it is only 5 minutes away!
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I never really want to lift weights, but I ALWAYS feel great afterwards. I just look at it now as a non-negotiable: if I want to stay healthy as I age, I have to do it. I kind of miss the days when I could JUST run, but it is nice to feel strong.
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I need to try lifting. I never feel I have the time so I can run in and out if I stick to machines.
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It’s been great to see you embrace the gym! Working out at home I do miss having access to the weight machines – it would be nice to mix it up with my free weights.
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I need to also use the free weights at the gym.
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Oh, yes. Getting out of bed is a big one! I also love strengthening other things besides me legs!
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And getting up this week has been challenging.
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