Checking up on the new exercise "group"

My class was cancelled tonight, so I'm going to try to do some yoga at home or something. I really want to buy a treadmill...anyone know of a good relatively inexpensive one?

Thanks for letting me take part. Even though I don't have UC myself, it sure is a huge part of my life these days!

I got out in my MBT shoes (horribly expensive fitness shoes that are supposed to align the body and mimic walking in the sand - they were a present for my recent 42nd birthday) and walked, but part way into my walk I realized I had left my cell phone at home and I'm always afraid one of the kids will get sick at school and won't be able to reach me. I walked less in distance than I had planned to, but I did it a whole lot faster since I was anxious to get home. It felt good to be outside and moving.

My dad is coming for a visit and he enjoys walking so I'll have someone to walk with for a few days.

Thanks again for letting me join in.

I bought my weider gym used out of the paper, paid 350 for it and it's well worth over 1000...I also bought my stationary bike worth 1300 for 200 used out of the paper...it pays to buy used because when it comes to exercise equiptiment people (especially in January) jump on the bandwagon of exercising and then decide they don't want to do it anymore and they just want to get rid of these things that are taking up space and collecting dust.

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Just checking in....just did 40 minutes on the treadmill. Warmed up for 5 and ran the last 35.

Well a few weeks ago I started jogging again.  I haven't ran/jogged in two years.  I started with a little over 1 mile and was doing that in about 15 minutes.  After two weeks of that I moved up to doing 2.5 miles.  (Just the way the route took me, our streets are kind of weird I can't work it to just doing 2 miles)  I did that for a few days then my med change happend and problems arose.  So I havn't ran since Wednesday :(  I'm going to try to start running again on Monday, the 2.5 mile route and hopefully by the end of the next week I'll be up to a 3.5 mile route that I've already got planned out. 

For those that like to do their run/walk outside here is an awesome site that will map out, give you distance and even elevation changes...  http://www.usatf.org/routes/map/

It uses Google maps and is most excellent. 

Honestly during the time that I was running (not when I was running but that time frame) I never felt better.  So my hat is off to those that are working out and feeling good dispite the UC that plauges us and our own. 

oooh, I want to join this workout group! I did 20 minutes on my treadmill today at a fast walking pace. I was drained at the end, but it felt great! My flare symptoms are almost all subsiding (hooray for the rowasa!), except for the fatigue, otherwise I would've pushed my workout to 30 minutes. I'm hoping that a light workout every day will help boost my energy.

happy working out, everyone! and-happy spring-i saw my first robin this morning here in WV. whee!

I'm going to join in too if y'all dont mind... Today I picked up horse poopie for 3 1/2 hours, then raked up gravel rocks for another hour, then taught a 2 hour horseback riding lesson... Not exactly aerobic activity, but I definately burned some calories off today!!

I'd be careful with too much running, it can bring on what's called "runners diarreah. You might want to opt for a stationary bike or bicycle for out side activities...also a fast-paced walk is easier on the bones and joints and can be just as effective for your cardio workout without bringing on runners D.

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We have had ours about 2 1/2 years. So far so good. It was beautiful here today...65 degrees! We ended up strolling my little one after his nap for 35 minutes. I love warm days!

tjf & pb4 - what is this runners diarreah? I don't run on the treadmill but do a pretty brisk walk and sometimes have to have a bm, like I have to get off and actually have one......though it is usually around my 6pm poo time, however I have not noticed that on the elliptical. Do you think the brisk walking is making me go sometimes?

Also, fell off the carb wagon this weekend, and am pissed at myself for it.........but anyhoo, I am going to get back on the wagon today and would like to do 40 min on the treadmill. My goal is to be able to do 1 hour on the treadmill by the end of this month.

I did an incline the other day, I didn't mean too either I hit the wrong buttons.....and I felt it after!!!

Great job everyone, you are helping to keep me motivated!