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Offline loulou

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« on: February 08, 2006, 12:39:22 am »
Do you own/use any exercise apparatus? I have a airwalker, rowing machine, stepper and yes they are all  dismantled and under the bed.
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2006, 08:25:47 am »
I have a mini trampoline but I only have time to use it at weekend. I also have a bike, if that counts, again which I ride at weekends. We have a fitness suite at work so I go there every weekday.

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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2006, 08:28:22 am »
Does a bed count 

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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2006, 08:30:30 am »
I have one of those stupid wheel things where you roll it forward and land flat on your face (interesting carpet burn).  Also an exercise bike (dismantled in the loft) and several fitness videos, all watched once while eating chocolate.  They didn't seem to work....
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2006, 08:33:29 am »

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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2006, 08:40:14 am »
I have a treadmill thats also never used, some weights, push up bars
and recently threw out my exercise ball. It never got used! 

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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2006, 08:45:00 am »

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I have a mini trampoline but I only have time to use it at weekend. I also have a bike, if that counts, again which I ride at weekends. We have a fitness suite at work so I go there every weekday.


Cherry do you find that rebounder thing any good?  I keep toying with the idea of buying one but feel it'll end up in the loft with the rest... 

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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2006, 08:50:10 am »

Well gc I find it fun ... you can follow a rebounding video (there is a variety available but only one I like) or you can just put music TV or whatever on and dance or bounce around on it. I never fail to smile when I am on it!


It does take up more room than you originally think and of course it doesn't fold so you need a place to put it where it is out of the way but close enough to use when you want it. I wouldn't recommend rebounding upstairs - in my house it makes the downstairs light fittings shake!!


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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2006, 09:43:07 am »
I have a very basic set of weights that I used to use before I finally gave in and joined the gym. Not that I have bothered going much lately...
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2006, 09:49:32 am »
Couldn’t live without the step machine or exercise bike. Where would I hang the clothes?

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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2006, 09:51:55 am »
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2006, 09:53:10 am »

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I have a very basic set of weights that I used to use before I finally gave in and joined the gym. Not that I have bothered going much lately...


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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2006, 09:53:58 am »
Of course!
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« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2006, 11:56:03 am »
I do a lot of walking

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« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2006, 12:45:47 pm »

In the summer I walk some lunchtimes instead of going to the gym, it's nice to get some fresh air!


Did anyone else see the story on the news this morning about the Finnish study which showed the benefits of OAPs playing in playgrounds? Just goes to prove the 'use it or lose it' theory.