Exercise, motivation and space.

[Caroline]

I need to do more exercise, but lack motivation. I want something that wil apeal to my brain and my body rather than just my body, and most of all I want something that will fit in with the rest of the family and work.

I was sent on one of these patient activity referal schemes, but they always want me to go to the gym (body only work outs) at time slike 10 and 11 am, which is in the middle of my day at work. This means coming into work then going back to my local to home sports centre than comming back to work. They also want me to buy loads of expensive gear I have no intention of using after the scheme runs out.

At home doing a bit in the garden while the weather is good is brilliant, I have space, but in winter the only decent ammount of space is in front of telly. Inspite of the fact hubby is now retired and little feller could join in with whatever I'm doing while hubby reads a book or something, the telly has to remain on with me sitting on the sofa. Hubby has telly on most of the day too.

Has any one eles been where I am now, and how did you solve it?

 

[rossi_mac]

Caroline,

I need more motivation to get more active to, I wouldn't buy stuff if you're not going to use it. I find something that helps a lot even thouugh it isn't much is not having the TV on, then I just potter around doing this and that. I'm tempted to get the wii out though and do some kinda boxing game! Someone mentioned a kick boxing game! Do video games interest you at all? Could be a go-er!

Good luck with it all.

Rossi

 

[Caroline]

That sounds like a good idea as it would partially solve the telly problem and maybe all could join in.

When I am home and things need to be done I try to do them with the telly on and walk in front of it so often they get grumpy and either help so they can watch or turn the telly off so even more gets done but they are not happy about it.

Exercising with the telly on thoe is too much of a distraction, think I need to work on it a bit more...

 

[Northerner]

I used to run home from work. It meant I got my daily exercise, and also got home from work much faster and feeling much better than if I'd been queuing and riding on public transport. Plus, I always felt motivated to get away from work as quickly as I could!🙂

Running's not for everyone though, I realise, but it is a very simple and cheap way to exercise. Some people find it boring, but I have always liked looking around me and observing the goings-on. About ten years ago, I would then get home and write a blog about what I had seen and how I had felt, so exercise for the brain too!🙂

 

[Caroline]

Brilliant idea, but I live too far from work to run all of it every day, although I could probably work up to running to the DLR station (about 2 miles) and see how I feel. I go out before there is too much traffic on the road and there is room for variation in the route.

 

[insulinaddict09]

I know it does mean weather permitting but I have a 12 foot trampoline ( I know Im a big kid 😱) its fantastic exersise and fun too (especially drunk) it would be something your little boy would love to do with you too

 

[rossi_mac]

I know it does mean weather permitting but I have a 12 foot trampoline ( I know Im a big kid 😱) its fantastic exersise and fun too (especially drunk) it would be something your little boy would love to do with you too

Woo Hoo! I'm coming to yours!! big fun bouncing around, hmm could be a bit danerous you got any hard surfaces around?? How high can you go??

 

[Caroline]

I keep looking at trampolines in other peoples gardens, we certainly have the space for one and little feller loves jumping rouns all over the place. Think I can get one from Argos and everyone will probably use it...

 

[insulinaddict09]

Woo Hoo! I'm coming to yours!! big fun bouncing around, hmm could be a bit danerous you got any hard surfaces around?? How high can you go??

its got a safety net around it so its totally safe weve had 10 drunk people on it bouncing HIGH , its not actually mine but I got custody of it when I bin bagged my ex hehehehe its brilliant all over body exersise too 😉 yeah come round I'll show you how high I bounce lol

 

[insulinaddict09]

I keep looking at trampolines in other peoples gardens, we certainly have the space for one and little feller loves jumping rouns all over the place. Think I can get one from Argos and everyone will probably use it...

Id definately recommend getting one , they are brilliant fun for any age , Id get a safety net though , my friend hasnt got a net and fell off his and broke his arm 😱😱

 

[Northerner]

Brilliant idea, but I live too far from work to run all of it every day, although I could probably work up to running to the DLR station (about 2 miles) and see how I feel. I go out before there is too much traffic on the road and there is room for variation in the route.

How about running from the DLR station? One place I worked I used to get changed at work then catch the (modern!) tram into town then run home from there. I found it better than running to work, because I never had the motivation to get to work more quickly, plus there were no showers or changing facilities at work.

As for trampolines, there are two kids currently playing on the one in the garden acroos the way - they're never off the d**n thing! So, clearly a favourite with the kids. Don't know how I'd feel about it as a fifty year old bloke...😱😉

 

[Caroline]

How about running from the DLR station? One place I worked I used to get changed at work then catch the (modern!) tram into town then run home from there. I found it better than running to work, because I never had the motivation to get to work more quickly, plus there were no showers or changing facilities at work.

As for trampolines, there are two kids currently playing on the one in the garden acroos the way - they're never off the d**n thing! So, clearly a favourite with the kids. Don't know how I'd feel about it as a fifty year old bloke...😱😉

We have showers at work so problems there, I am always chucking other peoples junk out of the bath at home so we can actually get in it which when you're hot and sweaty aint much fun.

The trampoline has a lot of appeal, and as we are on a road where loads of kids play football in the side turning, we wont be causing too much noise.

 

[insulinaddict09]

As for trampolines, there are two kids currently playing on the one in the garden acroos the way - they're never off the d**n thing! So, clearly a favourite with the kids. Don't know how I'd feel about it as a fifty year old bloke...😱😉

Hmm I dont see why age has to be a factor , as long as you dont injure yourself or agravate an existing problem then why not ? my friends dad is 62 and goes on his !! it is also low impact so a good exersise for any age 😛

 

[katie]

my brother sold his trampoline, i was gutted hehe

 

[insulinaddict09]

my brother sold his trampoline, i was gutted hehe

Hehehe Im not the only big kid then lol Trampolines are brilliant fun for any age !! I might go and bounce on mine as its sunny atm 😱

 

[boysie]

Hey guys. Im a type 1 diabetic and also a personal trainer. Not sure if any of you are close to surrey but that is where I am based. I would be happy to give free sessions to diabetics to show what you can do with minimal equipment and prove that getting fit and staying healthy can be FUN!! Let me know if any of you are interested - I am currently in the process of creating a course for type 2 diabetics which would involve one on one personal training sessions, powerpoint presentations, exercise classes etc. Again if anyone is interested drop me a message.

If you have any questions relating to diabetes and exercise please ask away and I will do my best to answer 🙂

 

[insulinaddict09]

Hey guys. Im a type 1 diabetic and also a personal trainer. Not sure if any of you are close to surrey but that is where I am based. I would be happy to give free sessions to diabetics to show what you can do with minimal equipment and prove that getting fit and staying healthy can be FUN!! Let me know if any of you are interested - I am currently in the process of creating a course for type 2 diabetics which would involve one on one personal training sessions, powerpoint presentations, exercise classes etc. Again if anyone is interested drop me a message.

If you have any questions relating to diabetes and exercise please ask away and I will do my best to answer 🙂

Hi Boysie , thanks for the offer , thats lovely of you 🙂 I think we have a few members in the Surrey area. Alas atm I am too far away ( North ) to take you up on your offer I'm sure lots of people will be glad of the help and advice though

 

[TheEEjit]

Don't be a wus Insulinaddict09. Age has nothign to do with it. I'm 57 and I was on a friends trampoline a few weeks ago.

Nearly put my back out trying to keep up with her grandkids mind, but that's my own fault.

Give it a go, it's fun, why should the kids have all the fun.

 

[insulinaddict09]

Don't be a wus Insulinaddict09. Age has nothign to do with it. I'm 57 and I was on a friends trampoline a few weeks ago.

Nearly put my back out trying to keep up with her grandkids mind, but that's my own fault.

Give it a go, it's fun, why should the kids have all the fun.

Hey !!!! I was the one who said age doesnt matter !! Ive got a trampoline in my garden !! I'm trying to convince other people to try them .

 

[Caroline]

Hey guys. Im a type 1 diabetic and also a personal trainer. Not sure if any of you are close to surrey but that is where I am based. I would be happy to give free sessions to diabetics to show what you can do with minimal equipment and prove that getting fit and staying healthy can be FUN!! Let me know if any of you are interested - I am currently in the process of creating a course for type 2 diabetics which would involve one on one personal training sessions, powerpoint presentations, exercise classes etc. Again if anyone is interested drop me a message.

If you have any questions relating to diabetes and exercise please ask away and I will do my best to answer 🙂

what part of surrey are you in? I am in south east london, abot 5 miles from greenwich. I need something that will fit in with family and full time work with minimal equipment and minimal space in winter because no one wants to turn the telly off for half an hour or so two or three times a week...