Debt Free & Fat Free Wannabees??

LookingAhead

OK, I have been soooooooo bad at exercise the last two years or so. As well as not really having the money for a gym membership, I haven't really had the enthusiasm either. I'm not particularly overweight however I noticed this morning that things errrrrr........errr they ain't what they used to be in certain places put it that way! :eek:

In fact my actual words were "euw...that's awful..." :rotfl:

So, what ideas have we for DFW style exercise to work that butt!?

Lydia.42

Walking to shops, etc to save money on petrol is the first that springs to mind.

Ummmmm, back soon

Lydia.42

Lots of 'quiet' nights in with OH (nudge, nudge, wink, wink ) instead of going out..............

James240

well to save my self money i quit the gym as that was costing me £37 a month, and ive taken up jogging on the streets when i get home 20 min circuit 3-4 times a week. I also walk up the stairs to my office which is on the 13th floor:eek:

On a sunday or saturday i run cross country and thats a 40 min circuit.

Theres plenty to do thats free for improving ur health and since ive taken up jogging on the streets ive been able to run further and faster than i used to be able to at the gym :j

spaghetti_monster

OK, I know it ain't everybody's cup of tea but I love walking. Seriously love it.
I have a few friends who also like it - we go out on a Sunday (get cheap group tickets on the train) - it really clears my head.
Also I'm a Londoner and walk a lot in the city (unfortunately the air's not so fresh!) which saves loads on transport and is often just as quick. I walk fom my house to one job - takes about an hour on public transport and an hour 10 mins to walk.

It may not seem that walking is as beneficial as say running/cycling etc, more dynamic things - but I've read loads of stuff that says the opposite. I guess I walk quite fast but it definitely feels good to me and if I've managed to get out quite regularly I feel fit. Since I really got into it just over a year ago I've dropped a few pounds!

And it's sooo cheap!

LookingAhead

Lydia.42 wrote:

Lots of 'quiet' nights in with OH (nudge, nudge, wink, wink ) instead of going out..............

Made me chuckle! True true Lydia.42, true. However if I don't get certain bits of my anatomy sorted before long, bang goes that option as well! :rotfl:

LookingAhead

Alex w, yes I like walking too. I try to fit in a walk at lunchtimes but it's not enough for me at the moment. However with the lighter evenings and hopefully soon-to-arrive warmer weather perhaps I can do some brisk walking in the evenings too.

I would love to be able to jog.....however I fear I look like a baby hippo on a pogo stick.

southernscouser

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Buy a dog! That way you will have to take it for walks!

Or more MSE style, start a dog walking business!

LookingAhead

southernscouser wrote:

Or more MSE style, start a dog walking business!

Now there's an idea!! :idea:

spaghetti_monster

:rotfl: :rotfl:
Have tried jogging too. It seems most unnatural - can only do it in the gym with TV/music to take my mind off the pain. Walking is much more civilised!

LookingAhead

I know what you mean. I have tried jogging on treadmills......and have had limited success. But as soon as I attempt to jog on the actual street, my knees turn to rubber and my lung capacity becomes that of a deflated party balloon.

James240...what am I doing wrong!?