Well, if you want to maintain your current weight, that is. "Just" 30 minutes, 5 times a week doesn't seem too bad, but if you are trying to lose weight...the older you are, the harder the weight seems to hang on! (and...the longer or more frequently you may need to work out).
Susan, I think you had a good idea when you were mentioning that you are "sweating and breathing hard", as "intensity" is the third piece of the exercise equation. Frequency (how often per week) and duration (30 minutes) is important to know and implement as well. One of my family members and I both "workout", but the one-who-shall-remain-nameless does not want to sweat and also goes slow enough in order to be able to hear the television show that is playing! So, intensity does play a factor in exercising.
I can't get to the gym today (I still don't trust/feel comfortable with the babysitting at those places!), but I'll get myself outside for a stroller walk. Even though it is low intensity, at least it is getting myself moving and not sitting with my toddler all afternoon. He'll love to get outside, too!
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Well, if you want to maintain your current weight, that is. "Just" 30 minutes, 5 times a week doesn't seem too bad, but if you are trying to lose weight...the older you are, the harder the weight seems to hang on! (and...the longer or more frequently you may need to work out).
Susan, I think you had a good idea when you were mentioning that you are "sweating and breathing hard", as "intensity" is the third piece of the exercise equation. Frequency (how often per week) and duration (30 minutes) is important to know and implement as well. One of my family members and I both "workout", but the one-who-shall-remain-nameless does not want to sweat and also goes slow enough in order to be able to hear the television show that is playing! So, intensity does play a factor in exercising.
I can't get to the gym today (I still don't trust/feel comfortable with the babysitting at those places!), but I'll get myself outside for a stroller walk. Even though it is low intensity, at least it is getting myself moving and not sitting with my toddler all afternoon. He'll love to get outside, too!
October 30, 2008 - 2:16pmThis Comment
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