I was wondering what types of exercise everyone likes to do. I am going to compile a "to do" list for myself for when I can really start working out. I was a competitive swimmer when I was in school and I love weight lifting so those will be on the list for sure.

I like Zumba alot. I like to weight train as well. I used to love to run when I was in HS and athletic and hope to get back to it. I started C25K last week but I cannot say I love it right now. Hard to run when you are heavy

I'm a P90X and a Spin Class guy.

They are both designed to "do what you can do" and with consistency you'll do more.

What are the p90x and spin classes like?

P90X is a combo of weights and cardio. I'm sure you've seen the infomercials. There are a ton of videos on YouTube you could check out.

Spin, is a class I do at the gym. It's a stationary bike that you simulate a bike ride usually on a mountain. You use resistance to increase your heart rate. I wear a heart monitor/calorie counter. I've burned as much as 1900 calories in that hour long class.

P90X I usually burn about 1200.

Both are intense but you do what you can and forget the rest. As you lose weight you'll notice your abilities will increase and that's alwaysba rush.

I love the elliptical - it's easy on the knees, feels like you are going way faster than on a treadmill, and works out both your legs & arms.

i was a college swimmer too, and let myself go 3 years without swimming. I have started up again. it is hard getting back into it. i love weight lifting though. i joined a "swim team" for adults in my area about 2 years ago. it was great. everyone was triathletes or beginners and i was really keeping a good pace and working out hard, but not slower than everyone, since most were bikers and runners trying to increase their swimming. i joined a separate team of swimmers only this past year and it has been more frustrating. it reminds me of what i once could do and can't do anymore. i think the key is to just take it slow whatever you decide and don't try and compare yourself to how you once work.. at least not at first.

currently, i have a pair of "tru-balance" shoes i bought over a year ago and have been walking in them to burn some extra calories. i am looking at beginner adult ballet classes too. i want to get a ballerina butt swimming never did that for me. it is harder to find than i thought though.

good luck!

Tennis, racquetball and cycling. Mostly cycling at this point since my knees are shot. It's so easy to jump on my bike and go out for 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hr. You can push it or just cruise and still get your heartrate up.

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At the moment, I am doing jazzercise 5 times a week. I was going to water aerobics and loved that but my babysitter went on vacation so as soon as she gets back, I will start going back there as well. I really want to start the C5K but haven't a hard time with that one so far.

I do body pump and yoga 2 days a week , free weights 3 days and step twice a week . I also enjoy biking and walking. I do what I enjoy and changeit up so I don't get bored

Running and spinning

Belly dance, Zumba, and elliptical are my favorites right now. As far as sports, I like tennis and volleyball but have a hard time finding anyone to play with. Went to the driving range this week and that was fun. Surprisingly good work out for a big girl. lol!

I am very interested in taking a belly dance class. I walkway thought that if I lost enough weight I would take every dance class I could just to know all the dances. I have never danced before.

Oops...I meant "I always thought..."

I am very interested in taking a belly dance class. I walkway thought that if I lost enough weight I would take every dance class I could just to know all the dances. I have never danced before.

its so fun! If you feel self conscious right now you can try a DVD first. But it's pretty easy, and an exercise that's accepting of all body types. I have tried hip hop classes and find that tougher.

Oh that is a good idea I will have to find myself some tapes. I was wondering how long I should wait before I start doing full on workouts. Right now ( three weeks in) I am allowed to walk as much as I want but that's it.