What Is Bob’s Regular Workout?
My normal workout is with daily activities—that is I have a home in NE Portland—so I mow my own grass, edge the lawn, do my own gardening, do repairs on house,etc. Then there is the inside of the home too…mopping, scrubbing, cleaning...cooking! That burns off many extra calories, and saves $$$ too.
ü I also blend two activities at once—take a 30-block walk as I walk up to the bank, post office or store, etc.
ü I walk 6-7 times/week—just around the neighborhood—in a number of large loops, OR, plan walks in the many, beautiful Portland parks and gardens & green spaces. I love going on walks with friends—and plan them regularly. Instead of going out for dinner, we get together for activities, and perhaps bring along healthy snacks!
ü Then, there are the weekly hikes to many of the beautiful sights in Washington or Oregon—wow! Cheap fun! I get into my aerobic zone for hours—and it is enjoyable!
ü Then, lastly I make a date with—ME! I put my gym and hiking appointments on the calendar—every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday mornings—there I do an hour strength training, and 20 minutes on the stationary bike.
UPDATE! 5 years ago my massage therapist told me that my muscles were all wasting away (at 60 yrs old--now I am 68!). I realized that I needed to change gyms and to do something I had NEVER done before!! I signed up for personal training 2 times per week for 2 years. I learned many new exercises and my strength and muscle tone increased dramatically! I now go to the gym 3 times/week to do strength training. I see the personal trainer 1 time per month now. I do walks every day around my neighborhood and go on hikes regularly:http://www.balancedweightmanagement.com/Frolic%20In%20Nature!.htm
ü WHAT’S THE BENEFIT TO ME?? Blending in regular physical exercise has been an important part of helping me maintain over a 240-pound weight loss for over 47 years. My regular activity patterns have kept me very healthy--rarely sick. It is also the recommended strategy to help out Parkinson's symptoms. It has worked for me very well during these last 2 years.
To discover how I keep FUN in my activities, explore: The Power of FUN!
Go to see also Bob's Story, Be Active!
Check out: The Anatomy of Persistence--How Does Bob Keep Going When Injured?
One of the most FUN things I love to do is to frolic out in nature. In the Pacific Northwest we have many beautiful places to visit (see the pictures below and The Power of FUN for examples of places that I have visited. In case you might want to walk on the wild side I have included a back packing list of items to bring along with you. I will add more information in the future about menus and foods to bring along.
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He also has a section that shares many of the wonderful areas of the Pacific Northwest. Visit him at BEAUTIFUL EARTH: http://www.earthrenewal.org/earth_is_beautiful.htm