Hi Sandi,
I have a rule that works for me (so far):
If it feels like exercise, it is exercise.
I fall into the catagory of highly active (read: hyperactive) and highly disorganized. I have a hard time with any form of exercise that feels regimented. I get bored pretty easily. Can't stand working out in the gym, but love dancing (around my apartment or out with friends) and swimming (belong to the neighborhood public pool) and riding my bicycle (alas, it was stolen
for the second time). I live in a city where I don't need a car and so I walk everywhere (or ride my bike inbetween thefts). In other words, there are plenty of ways to get your exercise without joining a gym or buying a video. Exercise doesn't have to be a drag and it should never be painful. Find something that feels right that can be easily and realistically incorporated into your daily routine. Anything that gets your heart rate up a bit and gets your blood circulating. A long walk does the trick and is free. It is different for everyone. So...stir that soup, lift those legs, do a little dance, repeat.
Lee
P.S. If anyone sees a mint green "chopper" style bicycle with a rusty chain and a gold, gliterry banana seat, circa 1970's..... lemme know...it's my baby.
