How do you stay fit?

reticentfemininity · 2021-11-07T07:35:20+00:00

I did yoga with Adrienne for more than a year before I joined a class. It's totally worthwhile and very effective. I also like to use work out apps. Occasionally doing a random YouTube class like belly dancing or boxercising is fun. And aiming for 10000 steps with my tracker helps too especially if I don't have time to stop for a particular activity.

blink183hashtag · 2021-11-07T07:58:46+00:00

I just continued doing my soccer stretches and exercises long after discontinuing soccer. Even just stretching is enough to keep me feeling healthy every day. A teeny bit of exercise multiple times a week is better than a lot of exercise once a month imo.

grahamcookiefart · 2021-11-07T11:07:53+00:00

Just from a scientific perspective, the way to keep your bones dense and your metabolism running is high resistance workouts. More muscle = higher resting metabolism meaning more food without getting fat. Then there's the health benefits.. preventing osteoporosis and such. I train with heavy weights 4x week, check r/StrongCurves to get an idea. Getting "big" if you workout with heavy weights as a woman is a myth, unless you're taking steroids.

Edit: I workout with my husband. Great bonding time!

CountTheBees · 2021-11-07T07:33:09+00:00

Yoga with Adrienne made me very fit. I had arm muscles for the first time in my life. The boats are pain.

cats5483 · 2021-11-07T08:52:27+00:00

yoga and pilates are the workouts i do at home. but my favorite way to stay fit is figure skating. it builds strength, flexibility, and endurance. its so much fun! i advise you to find a physical activity you actually enjoy so that you can stay motivated. i also eat balanced meals and consume sweets in moderation

Bright_Flamingo_184 · 2021-11-07T10:23:41+00:00

I personally struggled getting and staying motivated to work out at home. I joined my local gym and do the spin classes 5 mornings a week after dropping my kids to school I also do body balance ( mix of Pilates, yoga and Thai Chi ) classes 2 days a week after spin.

Really love the classes, the atmosphere with all the other ladies there and the instructors really make it enjoyable to me.

SecretFeminine · 2021-11-07T09:34:19+00:00

I have two criteria for exercise classes: activity is fun and people are nice. If you are excited about a home workout, then do it!

Stuck_in_a_daydream · 2021-11-07T14:36:15+00:00

About a year ago I started taking stretching classes at a gym connected with a ballet school. I love how I feel after each class and my flexibility and mobility has improved so much. Recently, at 40 years old, I got my splits. My husband is also enjoying the benefits.

red_Mercedez · 2021-11-07T14:57:03+00:00

Watch Boho Beautiful on youtube :) She is amaaazzzinggg! Plus, she always has gorgeous scenic views in every video so you feel so inspired:) She has 10 min videos, 15 min, 20 min, 30 min, 40min. I would highly recommend her :)

princessandpearls · 2021-11-07T16:16:13+00:00

I love Yoga with Adrienne! I will say I find most of her videos to be more relaxing and focused on flexibility, but I think they are a great place to start especially as a beginner. If you find you want more heat, there are lots of virtual instructors to choose from! (Free and paid).

I really enjoy yoga just casually in the morning, and if the weather is decent where you live, I also think getting into the habit of going on walks is smart! You get fresh air, vitamin D, and some exercise in :) Like you I am naturally slim, but I find walking regularly is an easy way to stay in shape and keeps the extra weight off, especially during the holiday season or winter months where I tend to eat more lol. You can also add ankle weights to help tone your legs.

I’ve also done pure barre/Pilates/dance classes in person and on apps like OpenFit or Beachbody.

But in terms of my actual “work outs” I have a peloton and really enjoy that because it gives me a way to work out without going to the gym. Sometimes I do higher intensity rides, sometimes I just casually ride to get my heart rate going, and play on my phone or read. There’s much cheaper exercise bikes out there tho and you can use the peloton app on a tablet with them.

Lastly, if you don’t have any, I recommend getting some light weights! There are lots of little exercises you can do, either prompted by a YouTube video or once you learn a few methods you can do it on your own while just watching tv or in between chores. Personally my favorite weight lifting program has been Madeline Moves (weekly moves and her “tighter together” challenge she does a few times a year) The exercises really help you stay toned vs bulky

anothergoodbook · 2021-11-07T11:02:31+00:00

I’ve only been to a yoga class like 3 times. I’ve always done it at home. I’m not any type of strong woman though who can do anything extreme.

One resource I absolutely love is fit2b. I’m not longer a member because of budget reasons - but she’s got a huge variety of workouts.

emmalai85 · 2021-11-07T16:03:44+00:00

Walking enough to keep my legs in good shape, lifting laundry baskets and other heavy stuff around the house do fine for my arms, I don't need much more than daily life stuff to stay in shape, I gained some weight because of hormones I'm on, but i'm not super stressed over it because I know as long as I eat a little less after the holidays, it will come right back off.

Unless you have a medical condition, you just eat less food then you burn.

mei_pendleton · 2021-11-07T17:19:00+00:00

I'm currently a college student and bike 3-5 miles and lift an hour each day for 5-6 times a week

Jenneapolis · 2021-11-07T17:29:00+00:00

Couch 2 5k is fun if you want to start running and perfect to do alone. It starts super easy and gets harder over time

pieorstrudel5 · 2021-11-07T17:50:03+00:00

I do mostly Les Mills on Demand. But I also have the peleton app, old yoga DVDs I love, and then I mess around on You Tube as well.

I also LOVE to walk. Love it. I'll do a few laps around my neighborhood while listening to a podcast and it's my favorite thing.

Anonymous_fiend · 2021-11-08T00:34:07+00:00

Home workouts are great! YouTube has a lot of great videos. Classes are good if you need help with your form or like external motivation. Imo you should add a conditioning workout instead of purely yoga. Even 20 mins a week of at home body strength training will help your bones. For women as we age bone strength is very important. I prefer to work out at home unless I'm doing a specialized class like aerial lyra. There's something so relieving about not needing to drive to workout and not having a set time. I'm an introvert.

I do a mix of different workouts which keeps things entertaining. Consistency is key. At home I have a stationary bike that I use around twice a week. Sometimes I'll do a strength training booty workout instead of cycling. Once a week I bring my aerial lyra to a friend's house to practice with her. 2-3x a month I take an aerial lyra or hammock class. 2 times a month I'll hit the gym up. I should cancel it or start going more.

Occasionally I'll go hiking with my fiance or do a workout class with a friend. I used to ride bikes with my fiance a lot before mine got stolen.

cleanmindhappymind · 2021-11-08T01:50:37+00:00

The Sweat app!! Every type of fitness class available, by women for women. Sign up for a 12 week program or pick any workout a la carte. $20 a month. App keeps you motivated. Decent instagram community too. So worth it.

Title	How do you stay fit?
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Date	November 7, 2021 7:13 AM UTC (2 years ago)
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