Guest guest Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 > > Hi Everyone, > > Today, my body is T-I-R-E-D, so I just did an easy 40 minute session of cycling on my stationary bike. I'm going away for the Easter weekend, so I won't do structured workouts (but I'll still remain active). > How do you stay motivated for 40 minutes on a stationary bike? I've discovered that 10 minutes on a train is much tougher than even an HOUR out on the road. Problem is, it's still too cold in Michigan to get out and ride in the morning... Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Hi Eldred, My 46 " LCD TV helps a lot! :-) Sometimes I'll listen to music. But 95% of the time, I watch TV while I bike. Yuna > How do you stay motivated for 40 minutes on a stationary bike? I've discovered that 10 minutes on a train is much tougher than even an HOUR out on the road. Problem is, it's still too cold in Michigan to get out and ride in the morning... > > Eldred > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 > > Hi Eldred, > > My 46 " LCD TV helps a lot! :-) Sometimes I'll listen to music. But 95% of the time, I watch TV while I bike. > > Yuna > Ah - I only have a 27 " CRT TV...and it's way across the room... Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Have a good Easter Yuna and rest up so you'll be ready for your awesome workouts again! Sent from my iPhone > Hi Everyone, > > Today, my body is T-I-R-E-D, so I just did an easy 40 minute session of cycling on my stationary bike. I'm going away for the Easter weekend, so I won't do structured workouts (but I'll still remain active). > > Hope everyone has a great Easter!! > > With love, > Yuna > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Eldred Watch a TV program (tape a favorite program) or rent a video or download a program to listen to or read a book! Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > Today, my body is T-I-R-E-D, so I just did an easy 40 minute session of cycling on my stationary bike. I'm going away for the Easter weekend, so I won't do structured workouts (but I'll still remain active). > > > > How do you stay motivated for 40 minutes on a stationary bike? I've discovered that 10 minutes on a train is much tougher than even an HOUR out on the road. Problem is, it's still too cold in Michigan to get out and ride in the morning... > > Eldred > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 > > Eldred > Watch a TV program (tape a favorite program) or rent a video or download a program to listen to or read a book! > See my response to Yuna. When I was in Chicago, the stationary bike had an LCD screen on it. So I'm guessing it kept me involved enough to not feel the stress of the exercise? My small TV across the room doesn't seem to have the same effect. I'll try moving my trainer closer and see if that helps. Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Eldred You have to try out different things till u find something that is 'bearable'. I love reading on an exercise bike but moving it closer to the tv would definitely help. I also keep my MP3 full of upbeat music (downloaded from iTunes). And a TV guide by the treadmill. Mostly though I schedule my workouts. For example, today I will ride my exercise bike at 7 and I just go and do it. My exercise clothes are laid out, tv program picked out and I just do it. Sort of like an appointment that cannot be missed. I often set small goals if I know I'll be tired and more often than not surpass them. :-) Hope this helps! Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > > Eldred > > Watch a TV program (tape a favorite program) or rent a video or download a program to listen to or read a book! > > > > See my response to Yuna. When I was in Chicago, the stationary bike had an LCD screen on it. So I'm guessing it kept me involved enough to not feel the stress of the exercise? My small TV across the room doesn't seem to have the same effect. I'll try moving my trainer closer and see if that helps. > > Eldred > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 > > Eldred > You have to try out different things till u find something that is 'bearable'. I love reading on an exercise bike but moving it closer to the tv would definitely help. I also keep my MP3 full of upbeat music (downloaded from iTunes). And a TV guide by the treadmill. Mostly though I schedule my workouts. For example, today I will ride my exercise bike at 7 and I just go and do it. My exercise clothes are laid out, tv program picked out and I just do it. Sort of like an appointment that cannot be missed. I often set small goals if I know I'll be tired and more often than not surpass them. :-) > Hope this helps! > > No problem. I know that exercise will probably benefit me in multiple ways. I just need to find a way to make it easy and do-able. My best chance is to do it in the morning, but I'd have to get up much earlier to do so. Since I'm already sleep-deprived, that isn't very easy... I'm still trying to trick myself into doing it. Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I am with you, Eldred. I cannot get focused to move at all. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: Workout - April 21 > > Eldred > You have to try out different things till u find something that is 'bearable'. I love reading on an exercise bike but moving it closer to the tv would definitely help. I also keep my MP3 full of upbeat music (downloaded from iTunes). And a TV guide by the treadmill. Mostly though I schedule my workouts. For example, today I will ride my exercise bike at 7 and I just go and do it. My exercise clothes are laid out, tv program picked out and I just do it. Sort of like an appointment that cannot be missed. I often set small goals if I know I'll be tired and more often than not surpass them. :-) > Hope this helps! > > No problem. I know that exercise will probably benefit me in multiple ways. I just need to find a way to make it easy and do-able. My best chance is to do it in the morning, but I'd have to get up much earlier to do so. Since I'm already sleep-deprived, that isn't very easy... I'm still trying to trick myself into doing it. Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 One trick I use is to do something I love to do but only allow myself to do it while exercising! If there is a new podcast I want to listen to or new music I've downloaded or a tv show I enjoy watching, I get to listen or watch ONLY if I do it while I'm on the treadmill, bike or elliptical. Before I know it, an hour has passed and I have done something good for me and something pleasurable I would have done anyway. Healthy multitasking, I call it! Believe it or not, I actually start looking forward to getting on a machine so I can escape into another world. Make it fun for you and you will be amazed how quickly your body craves it! Love, > > > > > > > Eldred > > You have to try out different things till u find something that is > 'bearable'. I love reading on an exercise bike but moving it closer > to the tv would definitely help. I also keep my MP3 full of upbeat > music (downloaded from iTunes). And a TV guide by the treadmill. > Mostly though I schedule my workouts. For example, today I will ride > my exercise bike at 7 and I just go and do it. My exercise clothes > are laid out, tv program picked out and I just do it. Sort of like > an appointment that cannot be missed. I often set small goals if I > know I'll be tired and more often than not surpass them. :-) > > Hope this helps! > > > > > > No problem. I know that exercise will probably benefit me in > multiple ways. I just need to find a way to make it easy and do- > able. My best chance is to do it in the morning, but I'd have to get > up much earlier to do so. Since I'm already sleep-deprived, that > isn't very easy... I'm still trying to trick myself into doing it. > > Eldred > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I so agree! I try to find something that will interest me WHILE I'm on the treadmill or the exercise bike. It's sth to look forward to! Constance, I have often replied to your messages but since you never respond to them I thought you either don't read them or have nothing to say in reply to mine. I too often feel disappointed because I post messages or questions and never get a response. I too find that some of my messages get lost! I have noticed a big change in you Constance over the last 6 months and I'm very happy for you!! You are more peaceful, taking care of yourself inside and out. Hugs to everyone Sent from my iPhone > One trick I use is to do something I love to do but only allow myself > to do it while exercising! If there is a new podcast I want to listen > to or new music I've downloaded or a tv show I enjoy watching, I get > to listen or watch ONLY if I do it while I'm on the treadmill, bike or > elliptical. Before I know it, an hour has passed and I have done > something good for me and something pleasurable I would have done > anyway. Healthy multitasking, I call it! Believe it or not, I > actually start looking forward to getting on a machine so I can escape > into another world. > > Make it fun for you and you will be amazed how quickly your body > craves it! > > Love, > > > > > >> >> >> >>> >>> Eldred >>> You have to try out different things till u find something that is >> 'bearable'. I love reading on an exercise bike but moving it closer >> to the tv would definitely help. I also keep my MP3 full of upbeat >> music (downloaded from iTunes). And a TV guide by the treadmill. >> Mostly though I schedule my workouts. For example, today I will ride >> my exercise bike at 7 and I just go and do it. My exercise clothes >> are laid out, tv program picked out and I just do it. Sort of like >> an appointment that cannot be missed. I often set small goals if I >> know I'll be tired and more often than not surpass them. :-) >>> Hope this helps! >>> >>> >> >> No problem. I know that exercise will probably benefit me in >> multiple ways. I just need to find a way to make it easy and do- >> able. My best chance is to do it in the morning, but I'd have to get >> up much earlier to do so. Since I'm already sleep-deprived, that >> isn't very easy... I'm still trying to trick myself into doing it. >> >> Eldred >> >> >> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Did you get the personal email I sent you or did you get the one I posted to the group. I am very frustrated right now. I know I don't respond to everything but I try to. Just this wed I sent an email that I had a comment or praise or something for everyone that had responded to sent emails to this group and not one person even said thank you or anything. I am trying to figure this out. So I am sending this email to the group first and then to you personally. Hugs and Positive thoughts from Constance > >> >> >> >>> >>> Eldred >>> You have to try out different things till u find something that is >> 'bearable'. I love reading on an exercise bike but moving it closer >> to the tv would definitely help. I also keep my MP3 full of upbeat >> music (downloaded from iTunes). And a TV guide by the treadmill. >> Mostly though I schedule my workouts. For example, today I will ride >> my exercise bike at 7 and I just go and do it. My exercise clothes >> are laid out, tv program picked out and I just do it. Sort of like >> an appointment that cannot be missed. I often set small goals if I >> know I'll be tired and more often than not surpass them. :-) >>> Hope this helps! >>> >>> >> >> No problem. I know that exercise will probably benefit me in >> multiple ways. I just need to find a way to make it easy and do- >> able. My best chance is to do it in the morning, but I'd have to get >> up much earlier to do so. Since I'm already sleep-deprived, that >> isn't very easy... I'm still trying to trick myself into doing it. >> >> Eldred >> >> >> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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