How 2 keep the habit? & What cardio exercises do you like? Why?

Question

I exercise sporadically (can do a few times a week for a few weeks then go days or weeks without & start the cycle again). I want to exercise almost daily (at least 5 times a week) to get my heart into shape but the excuses keep coming up.
Don't like 2 exercise in public by self (feel embarrassed) and don't know anyone 2 workout with like this, not much room in the house 2 do a lot (but I do exercise 2 fit tv at times), can't do at night when there's a free class at a local church (have other obligations can't get out of), don't have much money for gym membership (which would be the best thing for me I think, especially if it's competitive with encouragement). I live in a country-hick type city where I don't think it would be safe on the streets & there's not much going on exercise wise.
Motivated by 90s+ dance music (when I used to be really into exercise). I like dancing, gymnastics, etc. but there's no room for the kind I like. Are there free/cheap clubs out there? Suggestions?

Answer 1

Simply buy a home fitness equipment and work on it like 45 min a session every other day.

Your money will be well spent, you just do your aerobics in private...


Rowing machine
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=897

Recumbent bike
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=144

Stepper
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=449

Treadmill
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=225

Elliptical
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=899


Just pick the one you like. I like the stepper and rowing machine myself, if they are not available, I run on the treadmill in the gym. (if you get one of those machines, you will not have to face the same problem - to line up in the gym LOL) How to keep the habit? If you do it regularly, it becomes a habit, if it's a habit, you don't have to keep it, habits are hard to break otherwise it's not called a habit... LOL

If you feel monotonous on those machines, let me introduce to you the...

... [[[ DANCE MAT ]]]

Source: http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4135217&JRSource=nsa&nsa=1



There is also a girls website that talks about aerobic choices as well, hope you are interested:



"AEROBIC CHOICES

Aerobic classes (alternatively, dance to a DVD)
Biking (outdoors... not your cup of tea)
Biking (indoors, also called spinning)
Dancing (even to the radio!)
Jogging (outside or on the treadmill, or brisk walking)
Stairmaster (or running up and down stairs but make sure the stairs are "safe" for this purpose)
Running (outside or on the treadmill)
Rowing (indoor or on the river)
Skipping (jumping rope) …

...and there are many others... just be sure to start slowly and work your goal up to 20-30 minutes 3 days a week [it is necessary to keep your heart rate up, which helps burn stored fat] each day for whatever exercise you choose. In order to get the most benefit and the most fat loss, it is important to keep up the activity for at least 20-30 minutes

AND keep your heart rate up...REMEMBER YOUR TARGET HEART RATE IS 220 [minus] (Your Age) = Target Heart Rate [This number is the highest rate your heart should beat per minute during intense exercise...

However, you should try to keep your heart rate around 70-80% of that number during the whole workout]...

…you can do it, just give yourself some time. It does take time! Make sure you keep your diet in check too!"

Source: http://www.girlguides.org.nz/girlfrenz/go-fitness.asp#aerobic

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Ryan has something to say about 10 good reasons not to quit your exercise:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/topshal.htm

...if your situation changed and allowed you to join a gym, it would be much easier for you to keep the habit as you said. It's not cheap or easy to run a gym, if there is anything free or cheap, they may be very small or located in remote areas, or with very few facilities and unattended (no instructors)... how about morning classes? I meet with my students early in the morning in order not to interfere with their daily routine.

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Free download of DANCE music:

http://music.download.com/2001-8000_32-0.html?tag=MDL_nav_dir&


^_^ good luck

Answer 2

Ok, I'll level with you. Your not doing any good for your body. 2 hours of cardio a day is too much. 890 calories is too little. I gained a lot of fat running on 700-800 calories a day. Your body will burn muscle to fuel your workouts since they are so intense. I kicked my calories up to 2800 a day and changed up the calorie type ratios (Macronutrients) Lost alot of body fat and built up alot of muscle. For your body weight, simply sitting in one place for 8 hours a day would consume a little over 1000 calories. Up your calories to at LEAST 1500 and you will get much better results, and better fat loss.

Answer 3

To keep the habit, envision what you would like to look like, find a model who looks like that and out that picture where you can't miss it

My favorite cardio is spin classes, because they are high energy and fun!