Sometimes, I think about adding other
forms of exercise to my running. Maybe I would enjoy
riding an exercise bike on those cold rainy nights, or maybe swimming some laps
in the pool at our community center. Then
I remember that the pool/fitness center is quite costly, plus it would take me
about 20 minutes to get there by foot or by bus since I don’t have a car. That kind of defeats the purpose, since I
could have completed half my run in that time.
Onto the next idea. I’ve never
really gotten into weightlifting. The
few times I’ve tried, I find myself getting bored very quickly. So instead of conventional weights, I use my
kids! They are around 30 pounds each, so putting them on my back, shoulders or holding
them is a workout in itself. I’ve also incorporated pushups into my exercise routine. I consistently
complete 25-30, and have even made it to 50 a few times.
As you all know, I walk a
lot. During my
morning and afternoon commute, I walk for 15 minutes to and from the bus stop. Also, I take a 10-20 minute walk break once or twice at work and also manage to squeeze in at least one short walk on
my lunch break. After sitting all day,
it is a welcomed relief.
Do you have any other suggestions
for exercises besides running?
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