Re: What I do for exercise, and why...

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I've worked out 6 days a week for the last decade, and while my motivations for sticking with it have changed, I do find it essential to my mental and physical well-being.

I find that "working out" truly not only works out my body, but it also allows me to "work-out" any personal or professionals issues during my work-out time. After an hour at the gym, I find my mind clear and ready to tackle a new day with enthusiasm rather than dread.

So, my vote: Any exercise is good exercise! Whether it is Nautilus, free weights, etc., etc. is just detail.

My routine:

30 minutes of weights: Usually, I use free weights, but for a week every 4 to 6 weeks, I'll do Nautilus. For me, the goal is consistency...working out consistency. A bodybuilder will tell you that free weights are the only way to go, a Nautilus person will tell you the same about their routine.

30 minutes of cardio: I alternate among the treadmill, bike and elliptical trainer. My goal is to be at 70% of my maximum for at least 20 minutes.

10 minutes of stretching: At 51, I can put my knees behind my ears. Not useful for much, but it indicates how limber I am. Stretching may not have aerobic value, but it keeps my body limber.

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In a message dated 10/14/04 11:28:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bernadettepawlik@... writes:

A bodybuilder will tell you that free weights are the only way to go,

I believe that was once true, but no longer. And things like cable-crossovers were always used.

10 minutes of stretching: At 51, I can put my knees behind my ears.

for me, that would amount to sudden death

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Ken