TT #54: activities

Thirteen activities / sports I did or still do This week the new season started for aqua spinning. A nice moment to list the sports / activities I did/do. Unfortunately most of them are too intensive for me now because of the fatigue, but I'm doing all I can. twirling - I started as a little majorette while I was in primary school, then moved on to the older majorettes (I'm in the top row, 4th from the left) and ended in the twirlgroup. I was the instructor of the younger group. The training also involved some basic ballet exercises. I stopped a few years after I met Ron there (he was in our drum band). softball - I did this in high school, not in a club. I was a pretty good pitcher, but an average batter. fitness (machines) - I liked fitness and was quite fanatic. I've done it for years. I now have a health walker at home and would love to have more. callanetics - I started when it was introduced in the gym where I did my fitness training. I took 3 to 4 classes a week, sometimes more. I also had videotapes to do it at home. step aerobics - After callanetics I tried step aerobics and loved it! I went 4 times a week, sometimes 2 hours in a row. My group also did some demonstration shows, but I was always afraid to look fat in my tight outfit (although I was the skinniest). tae-bo - I saw Billy Blanks in a homeshopping programme, so I looked for a sports centre in my neighbourhood that gave lessons. Unfortunately I ended up in a snobbish centre where I didn't feel comfortable (I was the only chubby one). I liked the workout though! inline-skating - I've only taken one class. When I stayed in Amsterdam in a clinic for my eating disorders, I took my skeelers for a ride in the Vondelpark several times. I had to stop when my thyroid gland caused problems. Slender You - You might think this is not activity, but the passive movements still made me tired. It was a great way to get some exercise for me and the salon was just around the corner. Then the salon went bankrupt and I had to stop. It was quite expensive. line-dancing - Ron and I took lessons in a local community centre: fun and very intensive! Ron had to stop because of his knees, but I've done it for 7 or 8 years. Sometimes we go to a special evening or event and I still like it very much! In the picture I'm wearing a crown because it was Queen's Day. I also have a cowboy hat, but that's too hot when I'm dancing! running / walking - Running wasn't really my thing, but I loved to be outdoors in nature. When running got too heavy, it became walking. I walk as much as I can; sometimes for 5 minutes, sometimes hours, that depends on my energy level. Winsor Pilates - I have the Mari Windsor DVD's and did it for almost a year in front of the television. It works, but it's a bit boring on your own. aqua jogging - It's walking in the water with a wet belt around your waist. My sister did it before me and convinced me to join too. Our group jogged on Saturday at 7.45 in the morning. I didn't mind the time; afterwards I still had most of the day ahead of me. It is great exercise because you can adapt the training to your own energy level without falling behind. I stopped when I started aqua spinning, because unfortunately doing both is too expensive. I sometimes stand in if someone of my old group can't go. aqua spinning - A total body workout on a spinning bike in the water. I do it on Wednesday evenings with my sister. It's very intensive, but I can do it at my own speed. Afterwards I'm exhausted, but I like it and I want to do at least something intensive. My main reason for doing all this has always been to have fun. The fanatic sporting took a high in my eating disordered years. Of course it helps to lose weight and it is better for my health, but if I don't enjoy it I won't persevere. ~*~*~*~ Links to other Thursday Thirteens! ~*~ Mama Pajama ~*~ Mark Caldwell ~*~ Claire ~*~ Midas ~*~ Damozel ~*~ Nicole Austin ~*~ Kota Bear ~*~ Sandee ~*~ WhatWorksForMom ~*~ Ed ~*~ Yuriko ~*~ N.J. Walters ~*~ mama kelly ~*~ Joely Sue ~*~ Susan Helene ~*~ Chelle Y. ~*~ mummifiedx5 ~*~ eastcoastlife ~*~ The Gal Herself ~*~ DK ~*~ Lori ~*~ Friday's Child ~*~ Alasandra ~*~ Nancy J. Bond ~*~ Judy Callarman ~*~ Kat ~*~ sasha ~*~ Amy ~*~ Nicholas ~*~ Gattina ~*~ Denise Patrick ~*~ Dorothy ~*~ Joshua ~*~ Darla ~*~ Xakara ~*~ Stine ~*~ Daisy ~*~ busy91 ~*~ Tilly Greene ~*~ LA Day ~*~ Raven's Roads ~*~ Linda R. Moore ~*~ Ann Aguirre ~*~ J. Lynne ~*~ Samulli ~*~ Samantha Lucas ~*~ Candy Minx ~*~ Elisa ~*~ -E ~*~ Miranda ~*~ The Crazy King of Clowns ~*~ MamaLee ~*~ Bernie ~*~ Julia ~*~ Sophisticated Writer ~*~ Get the Thursday Thirteen code here! 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