any non runners?

[TsPoet]

I was talking to a PT yesterday who also teaches Pilates, and she looked at me kind of funny when I suggested that yoga (at least the kind I do) is weight bearing. I'm curious as to whether that's really the case. Any thoughts?

I just googled yoga bone density and came up with tons of hits - all saying yoga builds bone density. I find yoga to be incredibly hard (in a good way) and relaxing at the same time, so I'd believe it!

[Bad JuJu]

I used to run, but haven't in more than 10 years. I never liked it much, but did it for physical fitness tests when I was in the navy. Walking, now--I love walking, but not as much as I love cycling.

[sgtiger]

I despise running just for the sake of running. I don't know what comes over me, but once in a blue moon, I'll decide I need to take up running. A few blocks into I'm reminded just how much I can't stand it.

Other activities I do enjoy, though, are: yoga, tai chi, jump-roping, swimming, (occasionally) weight-lifting. I'd like to learn how to surf and start rock-climbing and snow-shoeing again.

[Torrilin]

Do you do any weightlifting/resistance exercise?
To maintain healthy bones exercise has to be weight bearing (another strike against swimming).
I think cycling qualifies.

Cycling doesn't qualify, according to my doctor. Nor does walking. Jump rope does. Thus my desire for one *g*. It's one of the few forms of exercise that doesn't hurt *and* will help my bones. He's also suggested weight training. Both body weight exercises (like pushups and pullups) and free weight training meet his criteria. Most of his other suggestions are things that hurt, and so we've agreed it's best to ignore them.

I've been doing some bodyweight exercises, but they focus on the upper body. Jumping rope would focus on the lower body.

Based on my research, he's being careful because I'm on medication that increases my risk of bone loss. This is not a bad thing to my way of thinking . Bone loss and my already bad skeleton are not a good combination. Hrm, I think I just talked myself into hunting down a jump rope.

[caligal]

I did cross country in high school, long time ago, I hate running, I only run when I am being chased. I rollerblade/rollerhockey, play soccer in a low key rec league (I play d, rarely run, just a few short sprints here and there) in the summer and ice hockey in the winter. I also ski and cross country ski in the winter.

[KnottedYet]

Jump rope!!! Oooh, jump rope is fun! I need to find an "adult" sized one... this could be good for me.

[Starfish]

Jump rope!!! Oooh, jump rope is fun! I need to find an "adult" sized one... this could be good for me.

Knot, I see you as one who could organize a jump rope club...you know, not solo jumping, but the kind with 2 ropes we used to do on the playground with a girl at each end...You could stash some ropes at Logboom Park and stop for some jump rope on your next pick-up group ride!

But, this is how I tore all my ligaments in 5th grade...so I will have to pass!

[carpaltunnel]

[QUOTE=sgtiger;238903]...but once in a blue moon, I'll decide I need to take up running. A few blocks into I'm reminded just how much I can't stand it.
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Same here!
I like variety, so I do different things at the gym: step class, group power, aquatics, warm water pool (try treading water for 30 minutes), pilates. Don't like spinning, they play the music so loud the audiologist in the suite next door moved to a different building!

Which brings me to my pet peeve: why do "Health clubs" insist on ruining the clients' hearing with over-loud music?

[Velobambina]

I've tried to add running back in for cross-training purposes, but it seems to result in injury. In the 90s, I used to run half- and full marathons until Piriformis Syndrome kicked in. I can now manage the PFS with stretching and not overtraining, but overpronation now is the problem. Doesn't seem to cause knee problems -- hits me in the ankles.

For crosstraining, I am back to rowing. I also walk/hike and occasionally, do some kickboxing (Powerstrike).