Exercise for depression

[pablos]

I have been exercising for depression and for general health. Currently I bicycle for 30 to 60 minutes several times a week.

Who elses exercises? What kind of exercise do you do?

[Obayan]

Unfortunately, the only exercise i can do is low stress no impact. So I do yoga and meditation. I do however practice several awareness exercises. Helps to keep me in the "now" of the moment.

[pablos]

yeaah,.., and I gotta get back to doing both of those.

[Obayan]

Try and google "awareness exercises". There are some really fun ones out there to try out.

[crystalgaze]

This posts reminds me that I really should go back to exercising. I do have an indoor mini bike I could use, and I have used previously.

I have been having a bit of an aversion to being outside for maybe a month or so.

While I was carrying up some groceries to my spot, I thought up a very simple routine I could do. Maybe it might work....

[ahelmic6]

I like to walk. Sometimes I'll go for a run though.

I've never been much of a runner, but once you start and reach a personal goal...the feeling of accomplishment is really great.

[pablos]

Yes, I find goal setting especially in exercising is what keeps me going. Even if its only a short walk.

[Obayan]

I still shy away from the dread "e" word...... *shutters*

[Obayan]

Be sure and let us know how it's going with the exercises hon. We do care.

[pablos]

Obayan,

I saw your post under what you are grateful for. That is a lot of work and certainly good exercise. See you can do it. It does not have to be in teh gym or running, etc. Just moving does it.

Last night I went for a bicycle ride. It felt good.

pablos

[Warmsoul/Jeanie13]

True pablos

[Obayan]

Unfortunately, I have a lot of very serious medical conditions that prevent me from doing very much at all. But I do get moving when my grandson is around. lol.

[pablos]

!!!!!Obayan!!!!!
You are doing what you can. That's great! Don't try to compare with others. We all have our challenges. And believe me I find it very hard to exercise but I know if I don't keep moving the depression will start to take over. And as you stated else where, "I am not my depression. I can do what I want (or something like that)." thank you for being you and sharing what you do with us.

pablos

[Warmsoul/Jeanie13]

Hopefully. soon...the last surgeon will release me. Then I can start walking again, slowly at first, but walking. Sounds good to me, two years of not has taken it's toll. LOL 4 surgeons and 7 surgeries, think I got the life time amount in, right?

Warmie

[pablos]

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Warmie))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Yes, and more and bigger and warmer hugs for you. Positive thinking will get you there.

pablos