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My walking has grown in confidence with the orthopedic brace. I have been walking 40 minutes in the last week at an aerobic pace with two minute worm ups and cool downs. I saw this idea to do push ups that are doable and give us an upper body work out. We did this at two benches where I did a set of 10 at each bench and Barb did 7 and 5. Barb thought next time she could do 5 at each bench that is 6 benches to work with. How close your feet are and angle adds intensity. Barb showed good form.I was impressed. The two sets of 10 I did added to the intensity of the walk. We may bring some bands with us to get a gym type workout. Next time we will photo our workout as we walk. If we could have 2 band workouts and full body workouts with our walk we would benefit from cross training to help the heart and muscles and bones. Both of us felt good after our walk.
Signed up for the http://todayiwill.com/ program for support and ideas on my weigh loss and fitness goals. Walking the last few weeks has energized me to re look at what I can do to improve in weight loss and fitness. It s run by the cooper aerobic center and has lots of tools and support. Great info, many examples of people like us getting fitter and living better. Easy to sign up and there is something we can do everyday that can make a difference. Barb and I doing push ups, that's something. Hooking up with positive people going the right direction, Pretty cool.
Tonight's walk was hot and sweaty. My body really likes it, it feels good to be loose and strong. Chilled down with cool water and green tea.
Gina Kolata on exercise in the New York Times people are motivated to exercise not be cause of improved heart, blood sugar, or a stronger immune system to fight of cancer. People are motivated for how exercise makes them feel afterwords. A runners high, a strong flexible body, confident. I can tell you I get it. Afterwards muscles worked I feel strong, I feel blood pumped through the arteries that they are cleaner, Oxygen gets to all parts of my body and mind an I feel alive. More inclined to make love and work around the house. Energized yes. Feels great. By the way I am helping against heart disease, diabetes and Cancer. Why do I do it, my Greek friends help me here...OPA! YEAH! LIVE! Keep walking