Exercise - ideas for keeping fitter

[dave2010]

Now that most of us are locked down it might be helpful to plan some exercise. A friend of mine has recommended an exercise bike - as it happens quite an expensive one, but he says it’s very good. I’ll have to wait for that, as it’s getting difficult to order one, and/or arrange deliveries.

By chance I happen to have some fitness bands, suggested by a physiotherapist. I also have a workout bench, which I thought might be useful when it was on offer around a month ago. It’s still in its box, but now maybe it’s time to get things going.

I have been looking for exercises to do using the bands, and also the bench. There are many Youtube videos showing possibly useful exercises. For me I want to improve my legs and balance.

Some of the exercises require a fixed object, - such as a hook in a wall. I’m trying to avoid those - don’t want to pull the wall down do I? However, I do have a shed - which needs straightening - maybe I should attach the bands there. Unfortunately that probably won’t work well because the shed’s not in a convenient location.

Some exercises don’t require attaching to fixtures - other than a workout bench. I’ll try to concentrate on those first. There are some videos for that kind of exercise.

Anyone else trying this kind of thing? Oh - the Insomniacs Club didn’t open this morning - it’s now 6.30 am, but I’ve been reading for hours.

[struth]

Quick walking is answer. To and from beer fridge and then the bog., [emoji23]

[walpurgis]

I started reading a book about exercise once, but found it tiring and had to have a lie down.

[tapid]

I started reading a book about exercise once, but found it tiring and had to have a lie down.

Was you reading it on the move then ? lol

[guy]

Was you reading it on the move then ? lol

Is that code for reading while on the toilet?

[Marco]

Quick walking is answer. To and from beer fridge and then the bog., [emoji23]

Apparently, one can burn up tp 500 calories, simply 'pressing out' a big one...

Marco.

[chrisph]

My exercise was going to be on the golf course but was emailed this morning by the club to say it was closed. Don't understand why as with my golf I tended to self isolate myself in the woods searching for my ball. Now do not have any excuse for not going on walks with OH.

[struth]

Apparently, one can burn up tp 500 calories, simply 'pressing out' a big one...

Marco.

thats me for 2 days then :eyebrows:

[jollyfix]

Vinyl, well 7" singles, more exercise by getting up to change or turn over every 3 minutes or so.

[Made in 1968]

I do a bunch of Sit Ups & Press ups every day.

[walpurgis]

Been hoeing the flowerbeds. I was surprised how much it made my back ache. Must be more out of shape than I'd thought. :)

[Pigmy Pony]

I'll be playing my newer records, they are 180g heavyweight vinyl.

[struth]

Been hoeing the flowerbeds. I was surprised how much it made my back ache. Must be more out of shape than I'd thought. :)

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[walpurgis]

I do a bunch of Sit Ups & Press ups every day.

I used to do loads, but they're not good for your cranial blood pressure. As my BP tends to be a bit high, I take it more easy these days.

[Pigmy Pony]

I used to do loads, but they're not good for your cranial blood pressure. As my BP tends to be a bit high, I take it more easy these days.

Similar with me, but it could be worse - Australians are upside down all the time, so they're stuck with just doing star jumps :(

[Made in 1968]

I used to do loads, but they're not good for your cranial blood pressure. As my BP tends to be a bit high, I take it more easy these days.

I started doing em cos i grew a pair of tits when i was a fat boy.

[Pigmy Pony]

I used to do press ups with missus sat on my back. Those days are long gone...These days she's constantly on my back about something :(

[Made in 1968]

:D Mine gets on my tits on a regular basis

[Barry]

I recommend vigorous sexual intercourse - supposedly equivalent to a 5 mile run (well that's my excuse!). :D

[Made in 1968]

No thanks

[Marco]

You haven't given up on it, have you, like impotent-boy from Sweden?:eek:;)

Marco.

[Made in 1968]

No shes a sex maniac & i cant keep up with it, only so much a man can do.

:rfl:

[Marco]

I recommend vigorous sexual intercourse - supposedly equivalent to a 5 mile run (well that's my excuse!). :D

Indeed... And apparently, if she goes on top, you can burn off an extra 50 calories.

Marco.

[Marco]

No shes a sex maniac & i cant keep up with it, only so much a man can do.

:rfl:

Haha - for a moment I thought the sex god had retired!:D

Marco.

P.S If you swerve it, she'll only use her toys...

[Made in 1968]

:eek:

[Barry]

Indeed... And apparently, if she goes on top, you can burn off an extra 50 calories.

Marco.

One should try several positions, though if the woman is on top, it is she who has to do all the work! :D

[Scorps]

closest i get to situps and push ups is sitting up to my computer desk or pushing up against the missus when she bent over :)