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How do you get back in shape?

I realized this weekend that I am out of shape. After a 10 mile bike ride on Bainbridge, I was consistently about 1/4 mile behind Trey and had to jump off my bike and walk it up a steep hill - more than once (sad to say).

I've recently noticed that I lost some weight and wrongly assumed I must be in better shape. 

I used to be a decent runner and could work out vigorously for about 2 hours without feeling completely exhausted or experiencing any pain. I haven't consistently worked out in about 2 to 3 months.

Is there any particular workout you recommend for getting back in shape? I understand that this can be a slow process, but don't think I can do another 10 mile bike ride (5 of which were uphill), without working up to it.

Do you recommend shorter intervals? weight lifting? yoga? I am interested in getting stronger and increasing endurance. 

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  • Juliet

    All of your ideas at the bottom are great; shorter intervals, weight lifting, and yoga each have important qualities that help create a balance routine.  Finding the time to...

  • teh4

    I took the stairs to the 8th floor of the gym the other day and ended up turning around when I reached it because I thought "that's enough!" I am going on vacation and would like...

  • mom26children

    I consider myself to be in shape...

    Remember, round is a shape.....

teh4

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