I have a friend who lives in a small town in the Upper Midwest. He and his wife have two kids, ages 8 and 6.
He told me that his kids were starting to get a little pudgy. The kids have PE class only once a week for 45 minutes.
Recess is indoors for at least 5 out of 9 months of the school year because of the weather. Their school has one gym, so the kids can’t go the gym for recess because of PE classes. So they end up doing puzzles and board games instead.
The school doesn’t have any after school sports for kids their age. The nearest YMCA is more than 20 minutes away in good weather, and very difficult to get to during the winter months.
He and his wife have a treadmill, but they think the kids are still too young to use a treadmill.
Any ideas on how his kids can get some regular physical activity during the cold weather months? Would a different cardio exercise machine (like a stationary bike) be okay for the kids to use?
Has everyone forgotten about playing OUTSIDE? Even in Minnesota, its reasonable to shag them out in the snow for an hour or so if they’re dressed properly.
Jebus, we’re raising a generation of hot house plants!!!
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I’m sort of getting bored of my exercise routine and I’m looking for something new that I can do for 30 minutes, that will burn a lot of calories. What a good exercise routine without the use of equipment that burns a lot of calories? and what are some that you do? any contribution would be greatly appreciated (:
Walking
Jogging
Running
Running in place (harder)
Sprinting
Treadmill
Stationary biking
Biking
Swimming
Skipping
Hiking
Walking/running up stairs
Playing sports (Soccer, hockey, basketball etc)
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Here goes 4 I found
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http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler19.htm
Handstand Pushups – 5-10 Reps
One-Arm Pushup – 5-10 Reps
Door Pull-up – 5-10 Reps
One Legged Squat – 5-10 Reps
Knee Jump – 5-10 Reps
Headstand Leg Raise – 5-10 Reps
Mahler Body Blaster – Work up to 25-50 Reps
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My treadmill just recently broke and that was how I got the majority of my cardio and now I have no idea what the hell im gonna do without it. Is there a way I can get cardio without ANY exercise equipment. The only thing I have now is an exercise ball and weights
exercise ball can help with abs. weights-muscle.
try doing 30 minute runs. or join dance.
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What is the best cardio exercise equipment that doesn’t cost to much…my budget can go up to about $400
Places to get it???
Bicycle to work. I did it for about 8 or 10 years everyday year round. About 1 and 1/2 miles each way. Live in the Midwest, loved it. Puts your money to good use and great excercise. Not to mention the money saved on transportation cost.
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