The Truth...
I've been hit hard by a terrifying truth this week. Lil posted on her blog about the joys of walking and how hard it is to understand why some people chose to jog - and I agree whole-heartedly. But alas, I have gained a disturbing insight into the truth of the matter. Being nearly dark, I decided the other night I'd go for a quick jog, as I wouldn't make it in time if I walked. I must admit I ran pretty fast... it felt good... and then after about 4 blocks my lungs were burning, my legs were threatening to give way, and I really, really, really wanted some water. I had to stop. It seems that long daily walks, at a quick pace mind you, turn out to have done little for my fitness. The peace and serenity that they bring is great, but fitness? I felt exhausted all evening, and decided to ride my old exercise bike the next night to see what was going on there. The same, I could only do 10 minutes, and it took me ages to recover! Walking has truly let me down. I feel so ripped off. I thought I would be getting so fit! It seems that exercise is not as enjoyable as it had seemed. From now on, I will ride or jog. Walking will be an extra, exercise for the mind and soul rather than the body. How sad...
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Oh no Flic, you've gone over to the Dark Side of the Force...
Where's Yoda?
Pierre and I found total peace and a great workout in swimming 3 or 4 nights a week - late at night. We'd go home completely exhausted, ready for bed and extremely satisfied :)
I've found that riding doesn't do a lot for fitness either. Tones your legs nicely, but that's about it.
You wanna know what will do it? Swimming. Some friends and I went body boarding a couple weekends back, and took another friend of mine who is a gym junkie. She does boxing, and jogging, and biking - all that kind of stuff. She couldn't keep up with us in the water, and we don't do any of that. We partied later that evening while she went home to sleep :-P So yeah, swimming is a good fitness booster. :-)
PS: Why are you trying to get your fitness up anyway? Are you planning on sprinting away from a velociraptor in the near future or something?
Oh Flic, I feel your pain too! I cant do any form of exercise except walking...and worse I dont try...
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