How often do you exercise/ How do you get motivated?

[watermelon sugar]

I go for a long walk everyday with the pram unless it's raining

I've decided that on the days it is raining I'm gonna do at least a half hour work out. I just don't know what doing? I wanna lose my baby belly though

 

[HideTheHunter]

I walk the dog each day, but its more of an amble around rather than a proper-out-of-breath walk. I go up and down stairs about 3 or 4 times a day, and use the WiiFit for various step or Just Dance exercises. It keeps me ticking over I suppose, nothing too strenuous. I really should put more effort in. At work I was always rushing around, hardly had time to eat and was pretty fit.
I want one of those bars that you fasten to the door frame for lift ups (or however its called) and plan to go wild swimming when lockdown ends.

 

[Camelia]

Normally, 5 to 6 days per week. Love a bit of heavy lifting and cardio bores me to death. Exercise keeps me sane (and my husband ).

 

[under the ivy]

2-3 times a week with my home weights/exercise bike. Don’t get me wrong it’s hard to find the motivation but it helps my mental health.

 

[openbook1]

I walk the dog each day, but its more of an amble around rather than a proper-out-of-breath walk. I go up and down stairs about 3 or 4 times a day, and use the WiiFit for various step or Just Dance exercises. It keeps me ticking over I suppose, nothing too strenuous. I really should put more effort in. At work I was always rushing around, hardly had time to eat and was pretty fit.
I want one of those bars that you fasten to the door frame for lift ups (or however its called) and plan to go wild swimming when lockdown ends.

Pull ups!! We have one of those, they are really hard. I am trying to build up muscle and strength so I can do them properly, lol.

 

[Tinkerbell cat]

2-3 times a week with my home weights/exercise bike. Don’t get me wrong it’s hard to find the motivation but it helps my mental health.

Do you follow any online vids for your bike? I have one and just never get the motivation...x

 

[HowlOwl]

Walking is all I do. I have done workouts in the past, Davina, Elle, etc, but quite honestly I can’t be arsed and I‘m not that bothered if my arms, bum and tum aren‘t honed. What I do enjoy is, out the house for 30 - 60 mins, look at stuff even if it’s the same local streets I know off by heart, it’s surprising what details you notice; good music on the headphones, maybe take some photos.

 

[SunshineDreamer]

I’m one of those people who loves exercise, but I’m also extremely lucky as we have a gym and a pool.
I typically use the gym equipment every other day. On the days where I’m not doing anything on the equipment I’ll do some form of yoga or Pilates. I’ll also swim every day. I absolutely love swimming (bonus points if I’m taming my 3 children as well)

I have always love running too but whilst training for the London marathon I’ve damaged my knee so I’m trying to build up my strength and distance again on the treadmill.

 

[Saddlesoap]

I voted every other day, but it's generally 4-5 times a week.

I do some yoga most days and try and run three times a week.

I hate the thought of running, tolerate it when I'm out, but feel great once it's done. I don't go far, between 4-5km

 

[Scragbags]

I mentioned this over in the covid thread earlier so sorry if you’re reading this twice. I’m mega mega overweight but have found that I’m making myself do 60 mins of exercise daily is having such a big impact: oh my mood, sleeping, skin condition and my body as I can notice I’m losing weight round my gut and getting some definition back to my legs.

As I’m big I’m just focusing on doing 10,000 steps daily minimum so I’ll pop on music videos and step away, jog, use my step board and follow step classes, dance (can burn a lot of calories grooving - more than I thought!) I’m working on building some dumbbells in when I’m stepping/dancing. Also trying to add in some stretches / yoga. Bought a decent thickness exercise mat and loving it.

I’m the same - don’t think I’ll pay for a gym again. Finding it easier to stay consistent at home. My Fitbit keeps me tracked and motivated.

I am just starting out and I'm quite overweight and have found 'team body project' on YouTube a godsend. I am really enjoying their workouts and they have really basic ones for beginners too if you wanted more choice.

Dancing is amazing for the mood and getting the steps In

 

[lozzapaloozza]

6 days per week, usually HIIT/weights/pilates. On the other day I either go for a walk, on the Pelaton or Ring Fit for the Nintendo Switch. I follow a variety of Youtube videos from LWRFitness, Blogilates, Pamela Reif, Chloe Ting and MadFit for my HIIT! My workouts last around 30-35 mins but my advice is that what you eat is more important than exercise! You will get to your desired goal faster focusing on food rather than exercise!