exercise daily

well, after a long while getting quite close, I’ve finally made this work for about a month. I actually cannot remember the last day on which I didn’t get at least 40 minutes exercise.

I have definitely made the last 4 complete weeks, and the last 3 weekends, so that’s minimum 26 days.

Feeling very good on it too. Definitely recommended!

I now have a fast road bike, set up for commuting, and I’ve had it out on 16, 22 and 35 mile rides.

This is working out for me most days now.

I use a combination of cycle commuting, gym work, badminton, tai chi, swimming, and (not quite often enough!) pilates matwork or stepper at home. I need to add cycle training to this list, but I have a feeling I am going to have to invest in a fast road bike to give myself some incentive. I know some keen cyclists, but I fear I will not make their pace. Maybe I will if I put in the training.

I rekindled this objective by putting myself on a diet requiring 1800 calories and 45 minutes exercise per day. It is quite hard work, but I am rarely hungry, and losing weight consistently for the first time in my life.

Good luck everyone.

well. I moved house to a village some 8 miles from work. I bought a nice bicycle. I started cycling to/from work. It’s a great experience, 5 miles along the bank of the River Cam, then 3 miles through town. But after 3 straight days of this I am feeling really exhausted! Weather is deteriorating now, so I don’t know how long it will last, but I really need more strength. Aerobic fitness is not a problem, fortunately!

Mon: 20 mins swimming :-)
Tue: missed out :-(
Wed: 20 mins swimming :-)
Thu: missed out :-(

Mon: missed out :-(
Tue: 30 mins tai chi & yoga at home :-)
Wed: missed out :-(
Thu: 10 mins cycling & 10 mins tai chi :-)
Fri: 25 mins swimming :-)
Sat: 20 mins swimming & an hour cycling with my daughter :-)
Sun: missed out today, but been on my feet all day, so exhausted!

Mon: missed out today :-(
Tue: 2 hours walking in Thetford forest :-)
Wed: Body Balance class :-)
Thu: 20 mins yoga/balance at home :-)
Fri: 2×10 min cycle rides :-)
Sat: 20 mins swimming; 30 mins yoga & tai chi at home in the garden :-)
Sun: 30 mins swimming, 30 mins cycling with daughter; some tai chi in the garden :-)

Mon: 20 mins exercise cycle :-)
Tue: 2×10 mins cycle rides & half an hour out cycling with my daughter :-)
Wed: 2×10 mins cycle rides :-)
Thu: missed out, but did quite a bit of walking
Fri: 25 mins swim :)
Sat: missed out – on holiday
Sun: missed out – on holiday

Mon: 20 mins swim :-)
Tue: 22 mins exercise cycle :-)
Wed: 20 mins swim :-)
Thu: Body Balance class :-)
fri: 2×15 min fast walk
sat: 90 mins swimming with my daughter, an hour in the garden and 10 mins tai chi…
sun: missed out – “rest day” with little rest!

Mon: 22 mins swim :-)
Tue: missed out :-(
Wed: 30 mins exercise cycle :-)
Thu: 2×10 mins cycle :-)
Fri: missed out :-(
Sat: several hours gardening – not proper execise, but hard work!
Sun: Body Balance class :-)

Mon: missed out today – shoulder strain.
Tue: missed out today – shoulder strain.
Wed: 20 mins swimming 2×10 mins cycle :)
Thu: 2×10 mins cycle :-)
Fri: missed out; travelling :-(
Sat: missed out; travelling :-(
Sun: missed out; did go for steam & sauna though :-)
Not a good week.