I can't afford a gym membership or fitness equipment right now. I also live above an elderly woman, who is very noise conscious, so exercise tapes for cardio is out of the question. Thus, I plan to jump rump for my cardio each morning, and train with free weights at home. Winter is coming, so I can't jump outside, nor would I want to be that visible anyway. So I'm planning to jump rope in the building laundry room early in the morning before most people wake up. The floor is concrete, and it's very large, spacious, and well lit. I'm sure someone may walk in on me at least once before the year is over, though it's unlikely at the crack of dawn(around 5 a.m.). What would you think if you found out your ADULT neighbor was jumping rope in the laundry room before the birds woke up? LOL
2006-09-30 12:42:22 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
There are also windows and a waiting area in the laundry room, so it's not isolated and dark like most basement laundry areas.
2006-09-30 12:43:18 · update #1
I'm also carrying extra weight, so I'm sure it will be a sight to see. :)
2006-09-30 12:46:54 · update #2
I would think my neighbor cared about his/her health, and try to take care of themselves.
You should check with the apartment management first though. It's their opinion that really counts.
2006-09-30 12:46:00 · answer #1 · answered by tina m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that it's your business where you want to exercise.And if my curiosity got the best of me,then I would ask why are you doing that,at that time of the morning.After I heard you're explanation,I would think that you are a very considerate neighbor,and then I would feel guilty,that I don't exercise at all.
I think that is very nice of you,and I do admire your determination to work-out despite the circumstances.And with winter on the way besides.I would only want to say,PLEASE,PLEASE,be careful.Be aware of your surroundings,and keep a cell phone,and a can of pepper spray.That time of the morning,allot of crime happens.Also if you have a neighbor,that you could let know what you are doing,then they could maybe keep an eye out for you.God bless you,and good luck!!!
2006-09-30 13:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by LEJIANE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the thing: You didn't say whether you actually know HOW to jump rope, and I can tell you that doing it for cardiovascular fitness is not as easy as it looks. So I hope you don't do a face plant on the concrete floor and need assistance at the crack of dawn.
Just a thought. Otherwise, just do it. And good for you!
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2006-09-30 12:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Heckel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I first read the subject of your question, I thought you were talking about a neighbor YOU saw doing it, and that you wondered if it was weird. My immediate impulse was to tell you that the neighbor probably wanted to exercise in an enclosed area before work with a decent surface, and didn't want to bother any neighbors with the noise. So, I think anyone who saw you would think the very same thing.
2006-09-30 12:49:06 · answer #4 · answered by joe friday's grrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before I opened up your question and saw the full explanation, I was going to say that I would think the person didn't have the money for expensive gym memberships or exercise equipment and that he/she was really dedicated to be up that early exercising. GOOD FOR YOU! I wish you all the best and think that what you're going to do is great. I hope your neighbors support you and cheer you on.
2006-09-30 12:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a good plan, just BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. Please watch everything and I mean everything, anything can happen. Tell someone that you trust that you are doing this too.
Because the floor is concrete be sure to wear some good padded shoes to protect your knees and back. Free weights are great, it sounds like a good workout, remember your abs too. Remember in order to get a benefit you need 20 minutes or more of continuous moving, as your body starts to burn fat after 20 minutes.
2006-09-30 14:11:52 · answer #6 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say great job girl! keep it up...you do what you can do in your situation....you know what? I did the same! jumping in the laundry room ! We used to live in the apartment (upstairs) so only resolution for me was to jump the rope in the laundry room! Really! I wasn't shame at all! I know many people exercise in the laundry rooms...:-)) they dont won't to disturb others privacy..there is nothing abnormal about that at all.
2006-09-30 13:54:54 · answer #7 · answered by sil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first though...can i join you?
I am getting fat again and i was wondering if that is a good plan. I am 13 5'3.5 inches and 105 lbs. Would that really help? I'm falling back into my ana tendencies. I exercise 3.5 hours 5 days a week and 1.5 one day and i rest one day and eat anywhere from 0 to 1500 calories.
2006-09-30 18:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by lovebubbles_1515 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it'll be alright but if the apartment manager has anything to say about it you may have to find some other solution or see if they will set up an exercise room for everyone to use.
2006-09-30 12:51:56 · answer #9 · answered by synchronicity915 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who knows? You might start your own workout group. There might be others who will get motivated.
I am generally out in the Kroger/Walgreens parking lot at 3:45 am. I have to be at work by 6:00 am. I think it would be great.
Go for it!!!
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2006-09-30 12:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just think it was an exercise-conscious person and I'd be envious that I can't motivate myself to do the same thing when I wake up in the morning..
2006-09-30 12:44:38 · answer #11 · answered by Byakuya 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋