Comments on: Who Knew Playgrounds Could Be Instruments of Torture???

By: river

river — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:14:56 +0000

So THAT’S what dips are…….hmmm, think I’ll give those a miss….

By: lightening

lightening — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:49:49 +0000

Hey Craig - thanks for stopping by. 85%???? Wow!!! That’s a pretty high percentage of non-use isn’t it? I think I’m too frugal to waste all that money. I’d either not sign up or be wanting to go all the time.

Planning Queen - I forgot to say before, my trainer has an amazing wealth of different ideas.

Trish - think of all that sprinting practise chasing the escapees!!!! LOL. Although not so good if they both decide to head in different directions is it?

Talina - LOL. That’s a worry. Can’t see myself attempting sit-ups while hanging upside-down any time soon. They’re hard enough lying down!

Anonymum - thanks. Should be fun. Will pop over and check it out.

By: Talina

Talina — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:38:27 +0000

If you get overly motivated at the playground you can do some damage to yourself.. If you tried hanging upside down and then doing your sit ups (decline sit ups) you could crack your head, so your title is accurate!

Glad you are doing well with the exercising!

By: anonymum

anonymum — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:35:37 +0000

You’re up in the rolling post oh pink one…wander over to my place, copy and paste what I’ve done and add to it…all the rules are in the post I’ve done tonight.
Good luck honey

By: Babyamore (Trish)

Babyamore (Trish) — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:43:22 +0000

what a great post I never thought of this .. though it is in the future till I find an enclosed playground for my escapees.

By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:32:59 +0000

Hey Lightening.
Great Post! You’re absolutely right. You don’t need any fancy gym equipment exercise. In fact 85% of people with gym memberships DO NOT GO! Put on a pair of comfortable shoes and start walking or play a game of soccer with your kids. Consistency is the key when it comes to exercise.

By: lightening

lightening — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:05:23 +0000

I suggest you stay that way River! Ignorant of what dips are. I’m with Planning Queen. They’re not my favourite exercise. I HATE them. Which probably has something to do with the fact that I NEED to do them (ie my strength is lacking in that area - you use a lot of arm strength to do them).

Here’s a link that shows you:

http://www.free-online-health.com/chair-dips.htm

There are of course variations on the theme but that shows pretty much what I was doing yesterday.

By: river

river — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:35:03 +0000

Damn, there goes my last excuse. There are three playgrounds within walking distance from my house. Don’t know what dips are though.

By: PlanningQueen

PlanningQueen — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:39:49 +0000

I can handle the running and sit ups, but I am really not a fan of dips! Looks like you have got yourself a great personal trainer with all the variety she is giving you.

By: lightening

lightening — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:24:30 +0000

Journeyer - I know. Kids are amazing with their boundless energy!!!

Marita - too true.

Sharon - yes, I trust her completely.

Suze - I don’t know about a marathon. I think those are BAD for your health!!! I’d settle at a 12km fun run. But I’m a looooonnnngggg way from that yet!