[buzzborne]

OK.. I'm in need of some tips for trying to tone up... I feel like I am losing control of a good exercise regime coz of the realllllly bad weather we have been having (not an excuse I promise you!)

Usually on most days of the wk I take my dog with me joggin around down by the river and round the village.. bout 5ish or so miles... but can't do that atm 1) weather.. but 2) i twisted my ankle so dont think jogging would be good just yet!

So are there any indoor exercises that anyone can suggest.. I know there are a few and have been doing some.. but need some more inspiration! so any thoughts would be grateful!

[dixiepixie64]

Hi Sarah, Thanks for your reply to my site question!
I can sympathize with your exercise dilemma after running in 9 degrees in the dark on an icy high school track last night. Where is spring when ya need it?!
What about some yoga or pilates? I have a co-worker who does yoga a few times a week and swears by it for flexibility and toning up, plus she says it reduces her stress. She goes to a yoga studio but I have seen lots of inexpensive books and videos on the internet. I want to try it when I get some spare time.
Gale

[buzzborne]

oooh.. I had just been thinking about Yoga... as I saw an advert in our local shop saying that classes were going to start up soon, I did it at school as and extra activity and really enjoyed it, and it does give gd flexibility... I shall look into that when I next in the shop.

Thanks

np about the reply to your site question, just trying to help

[Jenny]

hey Buzzborne! I like to walk/jog too but it has been nasty here as well. I usually just come inside and use the "dreadmill". LOL Pilates cardio videos are pretty cool too.

[rmontane]

I would suggest to invest in a pair of light dumbells from Walmart or Kmart (they are cheap). There are tons of exercises you can do with them at home. Incorporate a chair to your routine and you can work almost any muscle in your body without putting stress on your ankle.

Also, Yoga is a great activity for toning, stretching and relaxing. Remember to use breathing techniques with your weights to get a decent aerobic exercise (Breath out when pushing and breath in when pulling).

This should help you mantain and develop tone and stamina for a few weeks while you nurture your injury.

[buzzborne]

Originally Posted by rmontane

I would suggest to invest in a pair of light dumbells from Walmart or Kmart (they are cheap). There are tons of exercises you can do with them at home. Incorporate a chair to your routine and you can work almost any muscle in your body without putting stress on your ankle.

Thanks for this suggestion ... will have to look them out.. Not from the US, so will try the sports shops in town or somewhere!!

Thanks Jenny for your suggestion as well Haven't really thought about doing Pilates before.