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Who Needs A Gym?
I just came inside, red faced and sweaty, to take a little break. I’ve been out shoveling mulch and working on my front yard for the last few hours, and DANG! Do I ever feel the burn! Yesterday I biked over to our local public tennis courts and met up with three friends of a rousing game of doubles tennis. Yes, not only did I play tennis yesterday, but I RODE MY BIKE THERE!!! I know, I know… who is this woman?! This morning I was pretty sore, so I figured some heavy yard work wouldn’t hurt and got to town. As I said in a previous blog, our poor yards are quite neglected. It is my dream to someday have an English garden (like the picture I found and envy), but for now I’ll settle with non-embarrassing. All this sweating and burning made me think… Just when did it become decided that we need to go elsewhere to get our exercise. Worse than that, when did it become something we pay for? Everything I just mentioned was free (if you ignore the initial cost of the bike), and even fun! Playing tennis with my friends is as far from work as I can get. More like therapy in fact. Who says you need to spend a lot of money to get a good workout. I’d rather do something energetic with my friends any day of the week! 5 comments from 4 users
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posted by
mom2twinboys
on Mar 15, 2008 at 06:05 PM
You are sooo right. You don't need a gym to get exercise. Some of the best exercise is free, and even more fun with friends. It sounds like you've been getting a lot of fun exercise lately: gardening, bike riding, tennis, and walking. Exercise should be fun! I wish you the best of luck in transforming your yard into that English Garden." Now that will be a good workout!
posted by
creatress
on Mar 15, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Heheh thanks ladies. I'll have to post some pics when I get it looking a little better. I'm getting closer though. It feels good.I'm pooped! posted by
hmoeckli
on Mar 16, 2008 at 09:09 AM
That's why I run. You have to buy good shoes every once in awhile but other than that, it's a cheap sport. I find being outside to be really regenerative. It sounds like you are being active in the best way, incorporating exercise in a daily way. posted by
BONBON
on Mar 16, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Fantastic! I am glad you are finding some joy and fitness in your yard:) So much fun!
posted by
creatress
on Mar 17, 2008 at 08:45 AM
I REALLY wish I could run and enjoy it. It's just torture to me though. I hate it. I do enjoy my bike though. It makes me feel like a big (really big) kid. It ended up being a beautiful weekend and I actually enjoyed being out in the yard. My yard is thanking me for my efforts too (and is greatly improved!) I just may become a gardner yet!!
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