i played net ball and luved playing hockey when i was younger........ i also walked rode horses and my push bike.......went hiking wow i was active.....funny how life changes.........im using dvds by leslie sansone walk aerobics all different ones fat burners ,1 mile, 2 mile ,3 mile, 5 miles ,and more i use hand weights and a stretchy band great for strengthening the muscles i now have 8 different dvds so i change and mix them so i dont get board...........im loving it.......my joints arent as stiff now....yay

Well seeing as I didn't put my own down I thought I'd better contribute more than asking the question

Since April I've been going to the gym, started at 3 times a week, dropped to 2 times a week to put in more cardio than weights, however about 4 weeks back I bumped it back up to 3 times a week and I look forward to going now compared to 2 years back. I actually crave the gym at times.

I've also recently bought a bike so have been going for a good ride a couple of times a week at least. Got the treadmill at home I try to get on a couple of times a week and since last week I've been walking at lunch time with my cousin (at least 3 times).

So that works out to be:

Mon, Wed & Fri - Gym + sometimes a lunch time walk
Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun - Treadmill or bike ride + sometimes lunch time walk

Hi Kellie,

As a child, I was the one nobody wanted in their team. I was a skinny little runt with absolutely no esteem and no co-ordination.

However I discovered squash as a teenager. I took to it like a duck to water, and played competition till I was 50. I also discovered that I was a distance runner and finished quite a few half-marathons in OK times.

Then my back, hips and knees caused me a lot of pain, so all sport, (even walking) was abandoned for 5 years, till now.

So now, I love walking and more walking. I also have a circuit set up at home using swiss ball, medicine ball, resistence tubing, aerobic step, dumbells, and eliptical crosstrainer . I have eased myself into this programme very slowly with the help of a paid personal trainer.

As I am still injury and pain free after 6 months, I am graduating to pinweighted equipment. Yesterday I joined Contours Ladies Fitness Group. I took a 12 month contract to ensure I attend.

I have no more weight to lose, however strength is important so resistence training is essential.

I will post updates occasionally on my progress with Contours.

Hi Kellie
I am just sticking with my walking. Athough I do love it and being in the country it is just lovely walking down the road listening to the birds and insects.

Different forms of exercise I have been doing lately

I have been really enjoying my mini trampoline lately, especially since it has been raining and cold. I leave it behind the couch, so whenever I am sitting around doing nothing I can just pull it out, crank up the music and do five minutes on it.

The other thing that is sitting there waiting to be used is a Tai Chi DVD that I pulled off the bookshelf on the weekend. I'll let you know how it goes!