How do you stay active when you can't make it to the gym?

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Permalink Reply by annie (trainer) on January 2, 2008 at 2:33pm

I live close to Daisy Park and often go out for a quick walk through the park. I don’t run – I walk. I take in the scenery, the sounds of kids playing, and the sweet smell of blooming flowers (well sometimes). It’s very relaxing and a slow but steady calorie burn.

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Permalink Reply by John B on January 2, 2008 at 3:01pm

Does the pool count for being “outside the gym”? I’ll be doing a lot of swimming this year!

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Permalink Reply by andrew (trainer) on January 2, 2008 at 3:10pm

I run up and down the stairs in my aprtment building. It's a great workout and I've met all sorts of neighbors too.

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Permalink Reply by bob s on January 2, 2008 at 3:55pm

I walk a lot. As much as possible I leave my car in the driveway and walk. Sometimes I walk the neighborhood but I prefer to just work it in my daily errands.

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Permalink Reply by livelystepper on January 2, 2008 at 3:56pm

I'm a dancer so that's pretty good exercise. But nothing--NOTHING!--beats a good Pilates class, lol.

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Permalink Reply by alicia b on January 2, 2008 at 4:34pm

I take my kids on short runs around the block. It’s a good thing to do together and I like to think if they enjoy it they’ll do it for years to come.

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