Who Is Getting Fit This Year? - Page 5

26-01-2011, 23:55

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Originally Posted by defirish

Did you find the Wii fit plus good?

Yes, once you get used to the Nintendo way of doing things. I find it hard to back out of stuff or find a place to 'save' so you can revisit etc

Tips please!!!!

Sasha222 · 27-01-2011, 00:03

I dont have an Nitendo wii but really want one and loads of people have told me that Its not good and the wii fit plus is usless as well so thats why I asked you. Would you recommend it as a good buy?

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Originally Posted by Tuftus

Yes, once you get used to the Nintendo way of doing things. I find it hard to back out of stuff or find a place to 'save' so you can revisit etc

Tips please!!!!

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...4061207AA7M7kC

I found this for you. Hope it helps.

27-01-2011, 12:28

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Originally Posted by defirish

I dont have an Nitendo wii but really want one and loads of people have told me that Its not good and the wii fit plus is usless as well so thats why I asked you. Would you recommend it as a good buy?

---------- Post added 27-01-2011 at 00:03 ---------- Previous post was 26-01-2011 at 23:58 ----------

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...4061207AA7M7kC

I found this for you. Hope it helps.

Cheers for that,

It is a bit of a giggle really, the main benefit for me is that I really do not want to join a gym so being able to do stuff in my own front room is a plus.

It looks like there are some good games for it too

Caff · 27-01-2011, 16:26

OP - me

I think I live fairly healthily but need to cut out some harmful stuff, and I'm onto that, plus I'm taking up something I haven't done for years - it's swimming

(have to be able to time myself, swim the width of the pool underwater and plain enjoy the water). My local pool is olympic-sized so I'm very fortunate.

Sasha222 · 27-01-2011, 17:00

I can swim..............like a stone

but I was told to go to the pool and walk up and down to fix my dodgy back

Caff · 27-01-2011, 17:17

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Originally Posted by defirish

I can swim..............like a stone

but I was told to go to the pool and walk up and down to fix my dodgy back

I'm a complete fish

Swimming is such a great therapy for exercising as gently as you want to.
I found salsa lessions good for my dodgy back and far cheaper than regular chiro appointments and a lot more fun

Get that cossie on Lass!

Sasha222 · 27-01-2011, 17:27

I cant do the length of the pool and just go in to the childrens end

I dont like going under water either

so walking in the pool has to be my option

Caff · 27-01-2011, 17:40

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Originally Posted by defirish

I cant do the length of the pool and just go in to the childrens end

I dont like going under water either

so walking in the pool has to be my option

Just enjoy the support of the water and move around.

You could float on your back and just let your arms, or legs, or both do the work. Failing that, I'm just going to get that flight and drag you into the water aren't I?

Is there a saline swimming pool near you? I think that's exactly what you'd enjoy.

Tinky · 27-01-2011, 18:20

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Originally Posted by Caff

Just enjoy the support of the water and move around.

You could float on your back and just let your arms, or legs, or both do the work. Failing that, I'm just going to get that flight and drag you into the water aren't I?

Is there a saline swimming pool near you? I think that's exactly what you'd enjoy.

That's a good idea Caff, swimming apparently exercises all your muscles. I may make enquiries about opening times etc at our local pool.

Today I walked to the doctor's surgery (car is in for MOT). I have been wearing my new pedometer all day and surprisingly I've taken 6826 steps, which used up 205 calories and is equal to 4.778 Km.

There was me thinking I did no exercise. I'm going to make a habit of wearing it and see if I can beat the total.

Sasha222 · 27-01-2011, 18:32

I must invest in the pedometer as well as they are very good. Well done Tinkey. Your doing fantastic

Tinky · 27-01-2011, 18:40

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Originally Posted by defirish

I must invest in the pedometer as well as they are very good. Well done Tinkey. Your doing fantastic

I can recommend it deffy, it will give me a daily target to aim for.

Did anyone watch the channel 4 programme last night 'Will my crash diet kill me?' http://www.channel4.com/programmes/w...s/lighter-life

Sasha222 · 27-01-2011, 18:42

No I missed that but will watch it on 4od when Its available. Thanks Tinkey for that. Also they might repeat it on more 4

Caff · 27-01-2011, 18:51

Thank you Tinky.

Inch by inch we walk the mile - or something like that

Ravenheart · 27-01-2011, 18:57

Swimming is a really good low impact exercise and especially beneficial to anyone who has any musculoskeletal problems who will benefit from swimming or even just doing exercises in the water. You often find that some council run pools can be a little chilly, which doesn't help if you're a bit creaky, often hotels/gym have warmer water in their pools, or see if a local hospital has open hydro pool sessions.

Have a look online for free pedometers, a lot of organisations/companies often give them away

Keep up the great work folks

Edit: Free pack for walking including a pedometer here though it seems to be restricted to certain areas at the moment
http://www.getwalking.org/get-walking-pack/

Tinky · 27-01-2011, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Caff

Thank you Tinky.

Inch by inch we walk the mile - or something like that

Aye Caff something like that, in my case probably waddle would be a better description lol!

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Originally Posted by Ravenheart

Swimming is a really good low impact exercise and especially beneficial to anyone who has any musculoskeletal problems who will benefit from swimming or even just doing exercises in the water. You often find that some council run pools can be a little chilly, which doesn't help if you're a bit creaky, often hotels/gym have warmer water in their pools, or see if a local hospital has open hydro pool sessions.

Have a look online for free pedometers, a lot of organisations/companies often give them away

Keep up the great work folks

Edit: Free pack for walking including a pedometer here though it seems to be restricted to certain areas at the moment
http://www.getwalking.org/get-walking-pack/

Thanks for that info Ravenheart, doesn't look like they do the packs down here with the free pedometer. However I just bought one on Wednesday only cost Â£2.99 so didn't break the bank.

Good luck everyone with all your efforts, hope we can all continue to support each other and reach our desired targets this year! Keep us posted won't you?