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obamanut2012

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Tue Jul 17, 2012, 11:21 AM Jul 2012

Do you exercise? [View all]

Exercise is important for everyone, regardless of age or gender, but women have an extra incentive to stay fit, as resistance training really does help us keep our bones almost as strong as Wolverine's. It also doesn't take as much time as you think: 30 minutes a few times a week (I know this is impossible for some people).

Benefits of exercise include:

1. Weight control (along with a healthy diet), which also can help with --

2. Manages (or even helps prevents) certain health conditions and diseases.

3. Endorphins give us an emotional boost. Not quite as much as an orgasm, but there can be a legit "high."

4. More energy!

5. Improves sleep patterns.

6. Raises self image and self esteem.

on edit:

7. It something you can do with family and friends.



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Do you exercise? [View all] obamanut2012 Jul 2012 OP
I run several times a week obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #1
Exercise for over 50s Frances Jul 2012 #2
That is an excellent post obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #3
I do off and on. Neoma Jul 2012 #4
zoo membership? they allow you to excercise there, got visions of the 100 yard lion chase.. loli phabay Jul 2012 #19
No, it's just a hell of a lot of walking. Neoma Jul 2012 #20
okay lol thanks was just kinda confused there.. loli phabay Jul 2012 #21
It's 216 acres. Neoma Jul 2012 #22
I used to run before the doctor made me stop LaurenG Jul 2012 #5
Since I belong to a gym, it makes it easier for me obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #6
I am envious of you running people. LaurenG Jul 2012 #7
Walking then running for a short spurt and walking again... Neoma Jul 2012 #8
I think LaurenG meant she isn't allowed/physically can't run obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #10
Yes unfortunately I can't run. nt LaurenG Jul 2012 #11
I can't run right now, I want to but the answer from the doctor is no. LaurenG Jul 2012 #12
And the reason is...? down is up Jul 2012 #40
Well my tonsils are falling out of the back of my head LaurenG Jul 2012 #41
I just Googled obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #42
I know right. If I hadn't had the MRI I might never have known LaurenG Jul 2012 #43
I like to walk. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #9
i gained about 10 lbs 2 winters ago, and stepped up my nightly workout so i didn't have to diet. pansypoo53219 Jul 2012 #13
I hate exercising for the sake of exercise and won't do it. Gormy Cuss Jul 2012 #14
I hate exercising to exercise, too obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #15
Religiously. Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #16
I've been told to cut way back, which made me laugh REP Jul 2012 #17
I have arthritis as well - TBF Jul 2012 #25
I have over 300 orchids REP Jul 2012 #27
That is interesting about the PRP injections - TBF Jul 2012 #36
It looks like a garden center threw up on my porch REP Jul 2012 #37
I totally love exercise and activity. Zorra Jul 2012 #18
New study says that "inactivity may be as deadly as smoking." yardwork Jul 2012 #23
I finally got around to reading this obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #35
Yes, especially the part about changing the message from "exercise is good for you" to yardwork Jul 2012 #38
Exactly! obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #39
I walk my 2 big dogs (Labs) at least 30 min, per day - TBF Jul 2012 #24
And, also good for the dogs obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #28
YES... Critical to do So Iggy Jul 2012 #26
I agree with your last sentence obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #29
Agreed Iggy Jul 2012 #30
...and it kind of makes my head explode REP Jul 2012 #31
I didn't mean it that way obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #32
:-) REP Jul 2012 #33
I run a few times a week and do weight training, polly7 Jul 2012 #34
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