When I am walking or biking, after 34 minutes I hit my stride. I am into my zone and into whatever audio book or TV show I am watching. The time flies by and I have done an easy hour of exercise. I find a longer exercise session easier than several short ones.
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I do the same. If I'm outside walking, I listen to musicals. For me it's like watching a show in my mind. If I'm using my elliptical, I watch a movie or tv show that I don't allow myself to watch at another time. If I want to find out what's going to happen next, I have to get moving on the machine.
PEDAL-PUSHER12/27/2010 7:58:00 AM
I also find this sto be true, but I don't think it takes me quite as long. Another athing to do when on the treadmill is to turn out the lights. I find it much easier if I can't watch the clock, and if the TV or music is going, I don't need light anyway.
OKIEGIRL56111/16/2012 10:46:00 PM
I'm working up to a longer session. I've gone from 10 minutes to 15 minutes to 30 minutes now.
NAOLEE8/11/2012 3:44:00 PM
HYATTI111/18/2012 11:04:00 PM
ONEATATIME311/17/2012 5:08:00 PM
LEANMEAN211/17/2012 6:16:00 AM
Thanks for sharing
LIBBYL111/16/2012 11:17:00 PM
wish i could get into the zone! never try long enough maybe?
JANETTEB55311/16/2012 1:48:00 PM
LEANMEAN28/13/2012 6:42:00 AM
Thanks for sharing.
DJHUMPHREY8/13/2012 1:25:00 AM
HIGHNOON8/12/2012 7:59:00 PM
HYATTI18/12/2012 1:24:00 AM
I can understand that you are into audio books but how in the world do you watch a small screen tv program while walking?
Joanna
ILOVEJIM8519918/11/2012 9:18:00 PM
works for me that's why I start early in the morning
GARDENSFORLIFE8/11/2012 8:37:00 PM
TURNINGTABLES218/11/2012 11:07:00 AM
Music does the same thing for me.
PENNYPACKER38/11/2012 9:27:00 AM
same with me when I am jogging. it takes me 20 minutes to get my rear in gear!
GRAMMYMEL8/11/2012 9:20:00 AM
First ten minutes are hard for me and then usually the last five
TXSASSY768/11/2012 9:09:00 AM
I agree... this is the same for me. I love watching television while I'm on my treadmill, because before I know it... I've walked for an hour or more & not even realizing it!
LIN11118/11/2012 7:27:00 AM
this is so true...
CMORISAK8/11/2012 7:14:00 AM
CHERIONE8/11/2012 7:00:00 AM
Agree! It takes me about 10 minutes to work the kinks out and then it's smooth sailing
NWLIFESRC8/11/2012 6:49:00 AM
I agree
CONDZMOMOFJJQ7/22/2010 1:58:00 PM
I hit my stride after about 15 minutes so I 'warm-up' until my energy kicks in. I workout at a gym that has a movie theatre so there's a new movie everyday... It's great!!
SEWSPARKMEUP7/22/2010 11:50:00 AM
I know what you mean. I usually feel like the first 10 minutes on the recumbent bike are harder than the rest. Get past that and it does seem easier.
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