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02-07-2021, 09:17 AM
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Group exercise.

Does anybody on here belong to a gym or walking club etc?

I've just renewed my gym membership & like to go at least 3 times a week. 2 aqua fit sessions in the swimming pool & 1 activity exercise class for the over 50's.

I think things are more fun with other people.
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02-07-2021, 09:33 AM
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Re: Group exercise.

Good for you Carol. One needs to do what’s best for them. I personally prefer to exercise alone but to each their own. I wish you the best
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02-07-2021, 09:47 AM
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If it helps you to do regular exercise Carol that has to be a good thing...

I'm like Bratti though and have always trained by myself, long distance running can be a solitary discipline but once I get in the zone I can sort out the problems in the world including some of my own, and I've never had a problem with the discipline of going out when I'm supposed to whatever the weather. There are very few excuses that would prevent me from running.....Death, broken leg, Although I probably could stagger a mile or two with a broken leg...
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02-07-2021, 09:48 AM
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I agree with Bratti, and say good for you Carol. We must try to keep moving.
I also agree that it is more fun with other like-minded people to spur us on.

I used to do my Yoga 3, sometimes 4 times a week but that all came to an end with various lockdowns. I think they are talking about starting again soon though.

At the mo all I am doing is one new exercise class I started just yesterday, and one new yoga class but I haven't been able to go for two weeks as I wasn't feeling too good.

As long as we don't get silly and over do things, it can only be good.
Living on my own, I also enjoy the company too.
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02-07-2021, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Bratti ->
Good for you Carol. One needs to do what’s best for them. I personally prefer to exercise alone but to each their own. I wish you the best
I'm a lone exerciser as well. I just don't have the mindset to enjoy group activities, especially if it involves bending, stretching or potentially bumping into each other. Even walking I prefer to be by myself.
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02-07-2021, 10:24 AM
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Re: Group exercise.

Originally Posted by carol ->
Does anybody on here belong to a gym or walking club etc?

I've just renewed my gym membership & like to go at least 3 times a week. 2 aqua fit sessions in the swimming pool & 1 activity exercise class for the over 50's.

I think things are more fun with other people.
I belonged to a gym, I agree I much preferred working out with others, we had great fun and banter, especially with the men!!


I am going to sign up with another gym, as I really miss the social side....

I have equipment in my home at the moment that I work out on.
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02-07-2021, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Pixie Knuckles ->
I'm a lone exerciser as well. I just don't have the mindset to enjoy group activities, especially if it involves bending, stretching or potentially bumping into each other. Even walking I prefer to be by myself.
Neither do I have the mindset for group activities either. I’m a loner so it’s actually somewhat bothersome to be around others when I want to be alone and exercising is one of those times. It’s sacred to me. In fact I find walking alone with my dogs very meditative and can no longer imagine doing group yoga. Oddly enough when I was younger, I loved it. Now I’m ultra sensitive about my body and what might be showing as I’m stretching and getting into posture so it defeats the purpose.
Extroverts should all get all together in one place. That way we know where they are
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02-07-2021, 12:22 PM
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Re: Group exercise.

Originally Posted by carol ->
Does anybody on here belong to a gym or walking club etc?
I'm a fully paid up Rambler.

Originally Posted by carol ->

I think things are more fun with other people.
Most of the other Ramblers in my group get on my nerves, so I can't say I find that to be the case.
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02-07-2021, 01:50 PM
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I was in a ramblers group. I got on fairly well with the others but gave up walking with them because I couldn't set my own pace and times.
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02-07-2021, 02:55 PM
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Re: Group exercise.

I go to the gym a lot (5 times in the last 6 days) but it's not strictly speaking a group activity. There's a bit of socialising that goes on, mainly waves, smiles and a couple of brief exchanges. We're all there to get on with things, mainly.

I have a hankering to try what in the past was called a "boxercise" class, although god knows what trendy, non-violent, inclusive term it goes by these days, lol. The classes won't be starting until July the 19th, sadly, and there's no details of what will be on offer.
 
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