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Ann Harper
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I walk daily, but it's tough to do when it's cold. What are some of the activities you do to stay fit?
Ronni Gordon Member
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In my younger days, I would go jogging when it was so cold that my eyelashes froze once, but after everything I've been through I don't know that I would do that. I still find that most days I can get out. I used to go to the gym and exercise or go swimming in cold weather but I'm not going inside at this point so I am doing virtual classes through my local YMCA, both yoga and strength training and cardio. Some of my friends got fancy exercise bikes, but I don't want to spend the money.
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Susan Gonsalves Member
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At the place where I received physical therapy for my achilles tendon tear, etc. they have a program called "Faze Four," which is a step above p-t, but not quite gym class. The time I go twice a week, I am the only one in the class with the physical therapist/trainer. I work out (legs, arms, core) with everything adapted to my needs and limitations. For a couple of years, I've gone once per week for aquatic therapy. It is a treadmill in a tank, basically, so again, one person supervising outside of the tank. The treadmill is broken at the moment but is expected to be fixed soon. I stopped everything 4-5 mos because of COVID but got very, very weak--too many near falls. Now back to it with mask on. Can't afford pricey equipment even though I know it would help.
Ann Harper Member
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Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo Member
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As a trainer, I love just using only my body weight when I can't get out and about during the winter. I find a good stretch during cold days helps me with those insane body aches I endure.