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Old 11-09-2006, 05:45 AM   #7
tw
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Originally Posted by lookout123
... IF others are willing to participate.

So whatta ya think?
STAY THE COURSE.

Oh. Even the president doesn't say that any more.
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i have lost all muscle tone while nursing my leg back to health over the last couple of months and am having a hard time finding motivation in getting my workout routine going again
Consider getting a bicycle. IOW I will use the bike whenever possible for errands - even to just get a paper or mail a letter. Even if it is just a cup of coffee, I ride the bike. IOW I make an excuse to take that ride.

I have a benchmark - a hill. I must get to top of that hill in second from low gear. Sometimes it hurts in the lungs - especially in winter. But it is my benchmark - doing exercise without reserving time for a special program.

Stairs can also be a benchmark. At least once a day, I must get to the top of those stairs, two treads per step, and feel something in my chest. Otherwise I was too slow. Those little 'compulsions' can provide significant exercise without special scheduling.
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