What are you favorite ways to stay in shape?

@TinaCL (429)
United States
June 18, 2007 10:03pm CST
Do you exercise? Do you have favorite ways to stay in shape? I'm a big fan of walking. I live an easy train ride from New York City, so it's very easy to get to Manhattan. Every block always has something interesting and exciting. I could literally just spend the whole day walking and getting lost in the city. I don't even bother with the subway system anymore. It's so much more interesting being outdoors. The other day, I walked 75 blocks in one day, and it was easy! I ended up exploring different parts of Park Avenue--the financial district, lower midtown, St. Patrrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue, and a wonderful whole foods market on Park and 22nd. The grid system and numbered streets make it very easy to get around. I just have to remember to wear sunscreen! Occasionally I do a little aerobic dancing, sometimes a little swimming, but walking is still the easiest form of exercise.
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soccerdude
@soccerdude (272)
• United States
19 Jun 07
Its all about hitting the gym
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TinaCL
@TinaCL (429)
• United States
19 Jun 07
yeah the gym's always good--especially in the winter when it's too cold to get outside. But now that it's summer I love being in the outdoors and getting fresh air (well...New York City polluted air and concrete buildings, but it's all good. :)
soccerdude
@soccerdude (272)
• United States
19 Jun 07
gym memberships get a little pricy though. I think I'll start doing more stuff outdoors like yourself
wdiong
@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
19 Jun 07
My favourite way to stay in shape is doing crunches. Crunches strengthen the stomach muscles and pushups strengthen the arms. I try to do 50 sit-ups and 20 pushups a day, 5 times a week.
TinaCL
@TinaCL (429)
• United States
19 Jun 07
Wow, I have a hard time with sit-ups. Crunches are a little easier. Push ups aren't so bad.
ranjeetkolarkar
@ranjeetkolarkar (1595)
• India
21 Jun 07
my favourite exercise is swimming. i usually go for swimming daily in the evening, provided if i am not late in the office.
suspenseful
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
20 Jun 07
I love to walk. Our shopping district where we are in Winnipeg is about half a mile away. I decide to go to one particular store and look around and return home. The next day I go to another store, or the mall, etc. If we go shopping, I do something else. I do weights three times a week and when I walk, I run for a while (although my run looks like it is done in slow motion) I walk, and then I run. I could go the other way, but there is not that many stores.
Nardz13
@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
19 Jun 07
Hi there, My only means of exercising is to kick and punch a boxing bag for 30-45 minutes. Every other day after exercising with my daily routine, I enjoy walking along the beach...