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    Default Exercise - ideas for keeping fitter

    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.
    Dave

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    Quick walking is answer. To and from beer fridge and then the bog.,
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    I started reading a book about exercise once, but found it tiring and had to have a lie down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by tapid View Post
    Was you reading it on the move then ? lol
    Is that code for reading while on the toilet?
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    Quote Originally Posted by struth View Post
    Quick walking is answer. To and from beer fridge and then the bog.,
    Apparently, one can burn up tp 500 calories, simply 'pressing out' a big one...

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    Apparently, one can burn up tp 500 calories, simply 'pressing out' a big one...

    Marco.
    thats me for 2 days then
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    Vinyl, well 7" singles, more exercise by getting up to change or turn over every 3 minutes or so.
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    I do a bunch of Sit Ups & Press ups every day.

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