Thread: shiftwork and exercise

Originally Posted by dobbo

well any suggestions, a kayak would be great but I cannot look take kiddies on a Kayak

Yes you can.. :-) Well, depending on the number of ruggies.

Get a 2 person boat and you can carry one kid easily. Theres also the option of a Canadian canoe (open), and theres quite a few fully open kayaks now available. You can (and should) get child size PFD's.

I do a bit of work with our schools program from time to time, and we get under 10's in boats with no issues. Little buggers tend to pick it up so quickly its embarrassing.

To honest, for sustainable fitness, you need to find an activity you enjoy.. then its not a chore you do to keep fit, its something you do because you want to.

There are some sports that are played at odd hours also...

cheers

Dave

Nothing like an MTB ride around Manly Dam at night..brilliant fun..get round the track as quick at night now as during the day!

How about a fitness ball and some lessons on how to use it properly?, get a hell of a work out with one of those if someone shows you how....and can do it at work.

I can spell "exercise"

Ron

Originally Posted by p38arover

I can spell "exercise"

Ron

i cant even read that word Ron
never mind spell it

Originally Posted by p38arover

I can spell "exercise"

Ron

and I can drink coffee


Doesn't help the gut though

Originally Posted by uninformed

a good skipping rope costs about $15. just keep at it untill you can skip at a good rate for 10 mins.

then you can turn it up buy skipping as hard as you can for 3 mins have a 30 sec brake and do over for about 6 -9 rounds.

alot of good exercises can be done at home with a basic bench and free weights.

go to a personal trainer and get them to do a program and show you the correct techniques. then check in about every 6 weeks.

stay fit stay well.

i know shiftwork sucks ass but you just need to train your mind to get into a routine

serg

Took your advise ie the rope of shame and laughter

Exercise is deffinately part of keeping weight down, but I find being cautious of my calorie intake is also very important. I tend to graze due to shift work, which can increase your calorie intake by alot without you realising. And although you might be eating all the low fat stuff, you will be surprised by what the sugar intake is, and by how much more than a portion size you are having.

To summarise:

Energy In < Energy Out = Weight loss

Clean? Good hard scrubbing of the bathroom floor on hands and knees normally makes for a good workout. And it has the added bonus of keeping the missus happy!