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liydjw3 · Nov 12, 2009, 17:12

I'm interested to know how many web developers/ designers work out/ do any sort of exercise?

kohoutek · Nov 12, 2009, 17:24

I workout a few times a week.

Datura · Nov 12, 2009, 17:52

Yes, several times a week. I have a TotalGym.

sreeja · Nov 13, 2009, 02:43

I do exercise. I do exercise 3 times in a week. I don't do it daily. I start exercise with the advice of my doctor to reduce my weight. Now my weight is ok. Exercise has a great effect.

amit2110 · Nov 13, 2009, 02:52

I do but yoga which is really good for mental health.

My220x · Nov 13, 2009, 03:28

Workout whenever I start to feel unhealthy.

guido2004 · Nov 13, 2009, 03:42

3 times a week. And on sunday I play 5 against 5 football (soccer for american readers

)

Tailslide · Nov 13, 2009, 05:53

I've been known to walk from here to the kettle and back. Occasionally I'll spice things up by walking to the fridge too!

armchaircritic · Nov 13, 2009, 07:03

I can't stand Gyms

I used to own a home weights bench which I had in the garage but lost interest in weight training after a few years

I walk a fair bit, back and forth to work.

The only other exercise I do now is Taiji Chuan, which underpins all martial arts. It's quite good for your posture, and I suffered from bad posture from working on computers all the time. Plus, there are other health benefits to the practice, it is said, although those come with time and application.

I'm still pretty new to it, but have felt a positive improvement in my core-body strength even in the short time I've been learning. Plus I'm a lot more supple now, since those tendons have been getting a good stretch everyday.

AutisticCuckoo · Nov 13, 2009, 07:23

Cardio exercise 2-3 times a week.
PowerCORE once a week.
Some dumb-bell exercise for arms and shoulders 3 times a week.

**raena** · Nov 13, 2009, 19:25

I go to the gym three times a week or so - 1x RPM or Cycle class, 1x whatever other class looks like fun, 1x cardio and weights. I'm losing the plumpiness round my middle!

NULIFEONLINE.COM · Nov 13, 2009, 19:49

at least three days a week

mizwizzy · Nov 16, 2009, 04:08

i use my rower everyday

Notorious11 · Nov 16, 2009, 09:42

I used to but not anymore. I would love to start again time permitting.

Ravedesigns · Nov 16, 2009, 18:46

I've gotten out of the habit lately, but have a membership to the "Y" and need to get back there.

Datura - how are you liking that Total Gym? I always thought that looked great but you're the only person I know who owns one.

Steve

mobyme · Nov 16, 2009, 18:51

I run about 4 miles each morning no matter where I am. It can get you some very strange looks in some parts of the world. I also like to play Judo if I can find an opponent, but sadly it seems to be going out of fashion.

SoulScratch · Nov 16, 2009, 19:06

I do MMA in general; kickboxing and boxing and about to start Muay Thai and BJJ.. I get a pretty damn good workout from that.

cecille20 · Nov 16, 2009, 19:15

No I'm not! because I have a petite body..

But in the weekends comes, I usually go out and that's my exercise

icebreaker · Nov 16, 2009, 19:19

Walking leisurely for 1 hour everyday is helpful.

cranial-bore · Nov 16, 2009, 20:24

I play squash 4 times a week because the gym is boring and hitting a ball is fun.

For anyone struggling with motivation to use a gym or any repetitive exercise, try doing something that's intrinsically fun, but doubles as exercise.

Datura · Nov 16, 2009, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravedesigns

Datura - how are you liking that Total Gym? I always thought that looked great but you're the only person I know who owns one.

Steve

It is really a great machine. Since it is set up to work with different inclines and your body weight, you can make it easy or quite challenging.

You can use it like a pilates setup or pretty heavy weight lifting with very smooth movements. I highly recommend it. I use it also to do relaxing low impact movements, it can put me into a trance like mood as well. I also use it for cardio.

You need a long space though, but it can be folded up into a compact bundle. I keep the moving parts smooth with silicone, it is very quiet that way as well

Oh, and another thing: Every move you make will have an impact on your core, so you do not have to do boring sit ups since you get at this part of the body in may twists and angles automatically.

conradical · Nov 16, 2009, 22:29

Datura, you can also use paint brushes that weigh 5 pounds each. As you paint, you work out as well.

Mounty · Nov 16, 2009, 22:32

I go running every 2nd day for about 20 minutes, and use a cross trainer every evening for about 15 minutes. That's it though

danieljackson · Nov 16, 2009, 22:36

I've become fairly sedentary of late - a habit I'm intending to turn around. I hate using work as an excuse, but aside from laziness, it's the only one I've got

.

When I do exercise, I tend to do a lot of jogging. Every year I try to beat my PB in our city's annual 10k run. Next year I hope to get sub 50 minutes.

LaptopFreak · Nov 16, 2009, 23:30

I do regular martial arts training, jogging, swimming and cycling. Martial arts is my favourite though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by armchaircritic

The only other exercise I do now is Taiji Chuan, which underpins all martial arts.

No, you are wrong. Also, Taiji is invented after Shaolin and many other styles, how can it be the basis?

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Nov 12, 2009, 17:24	#2
kohoutek Sunshine. Always. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 2,596	I workout a few times a week.

Nov 12, 2009, 17:52	#3
Datura Sandcastles On My Mind Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida USA Posts: 5,629	Yes, several times a week. I have a TotalGym.

Nov 13, 2009, 02:43	#4
sreeja SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 66	I do exercise. I do exercise 3 times in a week. I don't do it daily. I start exercise with the advice of my doctor to reduce my weight. Now my weight is ok. Exercise has a great effect.

Nov 13, 2009, 02:52	#5
amit2110 SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 26	I do but yoga which is really good for mental health.

Nov 13, 2009, 03:28	#6
My220x SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 165	Workout whenever I start to feel unhealthy.

Nov 13, 2009, 03:42	#7
guido2004 From Italy with love Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,936	3 times a week. And on sunday I play 5 against 5 football (soccer for american readers )

Nov 13, 2009, 05:53	#8
Tailslide SitePoint Mentor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bedford, UK Posts: 1,672	I've been known to walk from here to the kettle and back. Occasionally I'll spice things up by walking to the fridge too!

Nov 13, 2009, 07:03	#9
armchaircritic natural mystic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Silures Posts: 2,806	I can't stand Gyms I used to own a home weights bench which I had in the garage but lost interest in weight training after a few years I walk a fair bit, back and forth to work. The only other exercise I do now is Taiji Chuan, which underpins all martial arts. It's quite good for your posture, and I suffered from bad posture from working on computers all the time. Plus, there are other health benefits to the practice, it is said, although those come with time and application. I'm still pretty new to it, but have felt a positive improvement in my core-body strength even in the short time I've been learning. Plus I'm a lot more supple now, since those tendons have been getting a good stretch everyday.

Nov 13, 2009, 07:23	#10
AutisticCuckoo SitePoint Wizard Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Åsnorrbodarna Posts: 11,777	Cardio exercise 2-3 times a week. PowerCORE once a week. Some dumb-bell exercise for arms and shoulders 3 times a week.

Nov 13, 2009, 19:25	#11
raena Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 682	I go to the gym three times a week or so - 1x RPM or Cycle class, 1x whatever other class looks like fun, 1x cardio and weights. I'm losing the plumpiness round my middle!

Nov 13, 2009, 19:49	#12
NULIFEONLINE.COM SitePoint Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 1	at least three days a week

Nov 16, 2009, 04:08	#13
mizwizzy SitePoint Mentor Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 289	i use my rower everyday

Nov 16, 2009, 09:42	#14
Notorious11 SitePoint Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	I used to but not anymore. I would love to start again time permitting.

Nov 16, 2009, 18:46	#15
Ravedesigns SitePoint Mentor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 2,688	I've gotten out of the habit lately, but have a membership to the "Y" and need to get back there. Datura - how are you liking that Total Gym? I always thought that looked great but you're the only person I know who owns one. Steve

Nov 16, 2009, 18:51	#16
mobyme I hate Spammers Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny Snowdonia Posts: 667	I run about 4 miles each morning no matter where I am. It can get you some very strange looks in some parts of the world. I also like to play Judo if I can find an opponent, but sadly it seems to be going out of fashion.

Nov 16, 2009, 19:06	#17
SoulScratch Guru in training Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,835	I do MMA in general; kickboxing and boxing and about to start Muay Thai and BJJ.. I get a pretty damn good workout from that.

Nov 16, 2009, 19:15	#18
cecille20 SitePoint Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pearl of th orrient Posts: 271	No I'm not! because I have a petite body.. But in the weekends comes, I usually go out and that's my exercise

Nov 16, 2009, 19:19	#19
icebreaker SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: US Posts: 55	Walking leisurely for 1 hour everyday is helpful.

Nov 16, 2009, 20:24	#20
cranial-bore SitePoint Wizard Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 2,137	I play squash 4 times a week because the gym is boring and hitting a ball is fun. For anyone struggling with motivation to use a gym or any repetitive exercise, try doing something that's intrinsically fun, but doubles as exercise.

Nov 16, 2009, 22:29	#22
conradical Proud new dad! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,313	Datura, you can also use paint brushes that weigh 5 pounds each. As you paint, you work out as well.

Nov 16, 2009, 22:32	#23
Mounty SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Posts: 81	I go running every 2nd day for about 20 minutes, and use a cross trainer every evening for about 15 minutes. That's it though

Nov 16, 2009, 22:36	#24
danieljackson SitePoint Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 1	I've become fairly sedentary of late - a habit I'm intending to turn around. I hate using work as an excuse, but aside from laziness, it's the only one I've got . When I do exercise, I tend to do a lot of jogging. Every year I try to beat my PB in our city's annual 10k run. Next year I hope to get sub 50 minutes.