Comments on: What “out of shape” really feels like.

By: Kendyl

Kendyl — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:51:05 +0000

I would have to say it has nothing to do with age. I’m 18-years-old, and I used to justify exercising as walking to and from class everyday. Now I have started running around my neighborhood, and let me tell you…I feel it. I never realized how out of shape I was until I started running. The only things that help me are listening to music, doing a few little dances along the way, and my own personal test of making it to the next mailbox.

By: b

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:13:09 +0000

walk every day, but do the cardio and weights every other. You need to give your muscles time to recoup.

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:27:06 +0000

Yea you should definitely invest in some tunes. It will not only keep you motivated and pumped, but it’ll help you pass the time much faster. I have a mini and a new shuffle (the shuffle is awesome tiny and clips anywhere!) When I have my ipod on I don’t pay attention to how long I’ve been on the elliptical and then before I notice it’s been an hour and a half and it’s time for me to go to work. Music really helps me to focus on what I’m doing and makes me want to push for more.

As far as the pain all I can say is grin and bear it. That pain is good, it lets you know that when you train your muscles are working at taking a new shape. If you are in serious pain you probably over did it and need to take a break. Ibuprofen will take the swelling down. If all you are is sore I would take a nice long soak … add a little bath salt and relax. Think of it this way, do you really want to put chemicals into your body?

Alright thats all I’ve got. Have a good day!

By: kalisa

kalisa — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:53:14 +0000

when I started my work out in January, I began one of those “Couch to 5K” programs where it mapped out a plan of steadily increasing walking and running. It allowed me to build up my strength and endurance over time so I never really suffered that Pain-vs.-Gain thing. It’s felt good, b/c I have been burning calories but at a rate that hasn’t killed me.

By: nailsgirl

nailsgirl — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:34:47 +0000

That sounds like the boot camp from you-know-where. Have you bought the cute little iPod shuffle clip? It looks like a little clip-on microphone, but in Easter egg colors and it holds about 300 songs & costs $75 at Target. Here’s what you do, iDiva, you buy a sharp leather c.d. zip case from any fun store & in it you stash Nike headphones from Target(the kind that hang behind your neck and don’t make you deaf) and a little iPod clip with your most bumpin’ tunes downloaded (Nike.com even has workout song lists ready to download). Download a few extras from iTunes like Kanye West’s “Stronger.” Keep that leather case in your purse or car. Then you do like Oprah’s Dr. guys suggest and walk 30 minutes every day, no excuses. 5:45am is a perfect time. Done. Shower. If a year from now you want to spin or push or pull or climb something, then maybe. But by then your jeans will fit & those 30 minutes will be your morning “me” time. And you’ll be writing a novel instead of going to the gym…

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:08:08 +0000

I’ve been serious about my cardio since the beginning of January. I had never quit walking or taking my aerobics class, but I had been lax. I’m a big believer in Aleve! It seems to help my muscle pain better than Advil. Music does make a difference — you need to pump up the volume and the beat! I’m trying to do something every day of the week, but on Sunday I go a little easier. Last week I did 30 minutes of Dance Dance Revolution on the Wii — fun and exercise at the same time! Good luck and stick with it — it is worth it!