getting in shape

[musincy]

I just posted this in another forum, but maybe it would be better over here! I would really like to get in shape, but I don''t want to lose weight... just get healthier in general. I''d appreciate any suggestions!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/getting-in-shape.105867/

 

[Blair138]

I have started running (ran a 5K in May and then a half-marathon in August). I didn''t really lose any weight, but I have gotten in shape. My stomach is much flatter and my legs are very strong. I sometimes work my arms at the gym too. Running might be a good start

 

[Skippy123]

Walking; I walk about 4 miles on the weekend and during the weekday 3; I love it and it isn''t hard on the knees.

 

[MMT]

I am a runner but I also enjoy lifting weights. I think lifting light weights is the perfect way to tone.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

It''s hard to say without knowing where you are now and what you think is healthier.

For example, if you don''t exercise regularly at all now, then walking 30 min a day would be a great start. If you''re a regular jogger, then maybe start doing weight/strength training and inspecting what you eat a little more carefully.

If healthier means "more energetic" then maybe get more sleep?

It all depends on what your goals are (in addition to not losing weight)

 

[soocool]

I walk a great deal (thanks to the dog!) and so my bottom half is in great shape especially since I walk up and down hills in my neigborhood. For the rest I do Pilates and lift lb weights for my arms 3x per week. I have a great Pilates dvd by Ana Caban and do it about 3 times a week. It is a great way to firm up!

Denise Austin is also another one of my favorites!

 

[fuzzers]

Date: 3/24/2009 10:08:33 AM
Author: soocool
I walk a great deal (thanks to the dog!) and so my bottom half is in great shape especially since I walk up and down hills in my neigborhood. For the rest I do Pilates and lift lb weights for my arms 3x per week. I have a great Pilates dvd by Ana Caban and do it about 3 times a week. It is a great way to firm up!

Denise Austin is also another one of my favorites!

I ditto this! I have some of her old VHS tapes and I''ve been using them every summer for years!