What exercise do you do and why?

I'm on a weight loss journey and have just started going to exercise classes twice a week. Tonight I've been to aerobics & Thursday I'm at a Zumba class. I thoroughly enjoy them. Hoping it'll help to loss another 1.5 stones.. 🫰🏻

Oh and I do it to feel good and healthy. I joined a gym at 16 and have always gone. I love exercising and having a good swim.

Boxing 5 x a week. I also run.

Smashing the shit out of a heavy bag brings a sense of satisfaction little else can.

I never ever finish a session and think "I wish I hadn't done that".

Hit classes at my gym. They are 45 minutes so once you get started you know you’ve not got long to go! Sometimes they are a killer but such a good workout. I used to go to the gym and just use the machines doing the same boring things. Much better having a structured motivating class.

Walking and spinning.
I purely do it for the mental health benefit, don’t give a crap about my weight, I just know how much better I feel about life with the regular endorphin rushes.

Body pump - hate it but great for toning/muscles.

Spin/sprint/RPM - really love and good for fitness.

Treadmill running - love and hate but good for cardio fitness and staving off osteoporosis.

Yoga - find it boring but great for suppleness and staying long and lean.

I ride horses because I enjoy both competing, and just everyday riding.

For me exercise has to be functional or I won't do it. Exercising for the sake of exercise has never really interested me.

Netball. It’s fun.

I run 4-5 times a week. Occassionally do some hula hooping, skipping or HIIT. I asked DH for weights last Xmas, I think I've used them once

Running, Step, Bodypump, dog walking (several miles a day) recently started doing weekly personal training. I love any and all forms of exercise I'm not fussy.

Peloton. Mostly spin classes but also yoga, stretching and starting some strength classes
Try to do 5 x 30 min spin classes a week

Running. A little bit of cycling and weight training. Running most days.

I do it to race and try and get faster

Ice skating because I really enjoy it. I started as a total beginner so there’s a lot of progress that I can make, which is satisfying. I get certificates that give me more satisfaction than is probably warranted. It’s challenging, but not overwhelming and varied things we do each lesson, and the coaching in a small group works well for me.

Walk, swimming, pilates, chase a toddler, Zumba kids.

Before children, I absolutely loved Bounce Fit (exercise class on a trampette!), Step and Zumba.

I've found the only way I can be consistent about exercise is at home just now. Single, busy mum. I am a member of RWL and a stream workouts through my TV and just love some of the trainers. I do a real mix of workouts but mostly strength, LIIT and Pilates. When kids at their dads and I'm not working I like to get out and do a 5k. I'd love to do more classes or the gym one day but for now RWL is great.

I exercise for my mental health mostly and now I'm in my 40s it's preparing for menopause and keeping strong.

Daily yoga for an hour. Ride 3/4 times a week. Started the yoga to be a better rider. Not sure it's worked but it's certainly made me strong, flexible and lean.

I do a spin class and a body combat class once a week. As well as walking home from work 3/4 times a week. I.mean I totally suck at the combat but I'm.used to being the entertainment anywhere i go anyway 😳

Its not much but I feel better for doing it. I do it to get out the house and meet people as well as for fitness.

Running and weight training. Not sure I really enjoy them- sometimes I do, sometimes it’s a bit of a chore. I always like having done it though. In terms of why do I exercise, just to maintain a reasonable level of physical fitness and strength and not get fat.

Walk everywhere I can despite having a car. Briskly as well (normally because I'm late for everything!) Average 15-20k steps a day.

Run 3 or 4 times a week, on my own or with the Athletics Club training sessions

Lift heavy weights (well, 7.5kg) for 20mins several times a week in the kitchen once kids are in bed. I add lunges, sit ups and squats to this routine depending on how long I've got.

I do it it keep fit and trim, maintain my weight and so that I can eat (more or less) what I want. Most importantly, with the running especially, for my MH. It clears my head, gives me a sense of well-being and completion and also allows me time away from the house/kids/work.

Walk the dog - I walk miles each week. I have to do it, and once I’m out in the fresh air and in nature, even on crap days, I feel an inner calm - it’s just me and him. Absolutely love it. The gym holds no appeal for me whatsoever.

Running as it’s mostly free-and can it whenever. Cycling and walking as a way to get around (don’t have a car). Swimming as cheapish

I have an active job plus walk instead of drive wherever possible and am often out in the garden, but I also swim twice a week. I can't abide regularly lane swims (boring and stressful trying to work around other people), so I do club swimming instead. It is made up of a variety of sets/drills so it doesn't get boring, people are much better about being in the right lane for their speed, everyone is doing the same thing at the same time, and it is quite social as we now know each other.

Cycle to work, run and walk. All of it is because none of it requires special / expensive equipment.

And for the why, number 1 is mental health. I just feel so much better when I exercise, it takes away stress & low mood. I'm much more organised when I exercise too.

Secondly is body image & shape. I like feeling fit, looking muscular & for me, it's important to manage my weight - I'm small in height, and in my 40s, for the first time have to work to make sure I stay the same weight.

Running, HIIT, weights, spinning. All bar running in small classes. I exercise daily.

I used to hate walks just for the sake of them, but one positive from lockdown is realising how much I do enjoy walks, Ava while I don't see it as exercise, I think it is so important for overall fitness & general toning.