bajathree Posted October 19, 2006 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I am just curious. How many of you still exercise when you are on vacation? I walk 4-5 miles 4-5 times a week but never exercise when I am away. RC seems to be building bigger gyms on their ships, so am I the only one that doesn't use the gym when I am away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billh65 Posted October 19, 2006 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I am just curious. How many of you still exercise when you are on vacation? I walk 4-5 miles 4-5 times a week but never exercise when I am away. RC seems to be building bigger gyms on their ships, so am I the only one that doesn't use the gym when I am away? I actually find it easier to exercise ... with the time constraints of work and other duties vanished for a few days. We don't hit the gym that often, but hitting the walking track area, using the stairs a great deal of the time rather than the elevators, etc. It is not 4-5 miles a day, but more than at home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 19, 2006 #3 Share Posted October 19, 2006 No--I've never been in the gym! I walk alot, and quite quickly, I might add, but as far as planned "exercise"--it's not something I enjoy! I push a lawnmower, dig in the yard, go up and down stairs countless times a day. I will use an exercise ball and I dance. But go to a gym and have to pack tennis shoes? No Way!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDR Posted October 19, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I pack the running shoes and one or two workout outfits. In the mornings I like to get up and use the track, especially sea days. I'll try to hit the gym for an elliptical machine or weights a couple of times. I don't go at it as hard on vacation, but I do try to get it in most days. If I work out I seem to have more energy to stay up later with DH:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypo Posted October 19, 2006 #5 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Lot's of 12 ounce arm curls :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabanana Posted October 19, 2006 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I like to excercise more when on the ship, as they have beautiful gyms and one can walk on the treadmill, while gazing at the sea. It's invigorating. We are also those crazy people who do anything we can to earn ShipShape dollars. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherin65 Posted October 19, 2006 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2006 DH and I use the gym and the walking track. He was a shipshape dollar fiend! I did blow off "walk a mile" for bingo, twice. :p At the end of the cruise DH got a backpack and a t-shirt with the ss dollars we collected. Sher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedinflorida Posted October 19, 2006 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Oh hell no!!!! LOL I'm on vacation, the last thing I want to do is hit the gym. I know for some its a lifestyle and a routine, but I figure as much walking, and sweating LOL as we do in port, thats plenty enough exercise to burn off the food from the day prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 19, 2006 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I would love to continue my routines while aboard ship. However, until self serve laundries become available I don't. I run hard and have no desire to either have sweaty clothes around the cabin or to be washing stuff out in the sink. And don't bother telling me about RCI's "reasonable" laundry services. A pair of socks, shorts, and t-shirt will cost over $7.00 to wash. $7.00 per run is not my idea of reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terri23 Posted October 19, 2006 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2006 yes - the spin classes on Jewel were great. I also like the view from the elipticals - keeps me motivated. and we walk as much as possible. still doesn't completely counter the effects of too much food and wine but makes me feel a little better about it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted October 19, 2006 #11 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I do on sea days - port days, I figure I do enough walking around. Also, try to take the stairs as much as possible - how else can I justify 2 desserts at every meal????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin priestley Posted October 19, 2006 #12 Share Posted October 19, 2006 How am I going to get my Ship Shape Dollars if I don't walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junobeach Posted October 19, 2006 #13 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Hit the gym every day with hubby and my 80 year old father-in-law. I figure it takes care of some of the guilt of over-indulging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitra Posted October 19, 2006 #14 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I exercise my arm - takes a lot of work to lift all those drinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted October 19, 2006 #15 Share Posted October 19, 2006 We might hit the gym a couple of times and always use the jogging track/promenade deck for a couple of miles a day We also use the stairs whenever possible and do active excursions most of the time. In port, we'd rather walk to beaches or shopping areas when safe and possible. This keeps my weight gain to a couple pounds on a week cruise, and I tend to eat a LOT on cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelmarj Posted October 19, 2006 #16 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I actually enjoy working out while on the ship. I found on my last cruise I was up early anyway and really enjoyed running on the treadmills either watching the vast ocean before us, or watching as we pulled into port. I find I have so much more energy for the rest of the day, plus don't feel so bad about having a few indulgencies like the fresh baked cookies! As for the workout clothes, I usually bring 3 or 4 outfits and on the last trip, I sent them out to be cleaned because I worked out every day. The cost was so nominal that it was worth it! Who wants to do their own laundry when on vacation. I'd rather use that time to work out and let someone else deal with the sweaty socks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texancruzer Posted October 19, 2006 #17 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I do....... walking all over the stores to find the right souvenier to take home...... kicking my legs from here to kingdom come snorkling :) and the hardest workout of all........walking all the way to the spa for my massage :D Actually I do try to get on the treadmill and walk but then they announce the poolside bar-b-q or some other buffet or meal and "so much for that" kicks in......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted October 19, 2006 #18 Share Posted October 19, 2006 We walk the deck or hallways for 45 minutes.........take the stairs, and don't dine in the dining room much..........and normally come away at the same weight as we left. I do excercise my left arm more.:D Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaragrace Posted October 19, 2006 #19 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I LOVE walking the track on sea days! I was just thinking about that this morning as I did my morning walk. I have my sneakers on and right after breakfast I do at least a mile. I try and take the stairs as much as possible too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryzmom Posted October 19, 2006 #20 Share Posted October 19, 2006 :D FREEDOM No, but planned on walking every morning with friends and it just didn't happen. Even brought workout clothes and everything, but we were on vacation and it felt so good not to do! I walked too much anyways on the ship, since it's so big and I took the stairs most always and not the elevator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucc Posted October 19, 2006 #21 Share Posted October 19, 2006 we walk around the promenade many times after every meal that's about the extent of our cruise vacation workouts :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneergirl Posted October 19, 2006 #22 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I do walk the promenade deck at least twice during the week and might get on the cross trainer once. I definitely don't work out as hard on vacation as I do at home! DH is in the gym 2 or 3 times during the week. We always take the stairs and I think this helps a lot as we never gain weight-(a few cruises I even lost weight!:D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyaJune Posted October 19, 2006 #23 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I try to exercise at least on sea days, but it doesn't always work out as planned. Hopefully I can stick to my plan during my cruise next month, and hopefully I can take the spin class as well. But if I miss the gym I am sure I will burn up some calories doing other extracurricular activities!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted October 19, 2006 #24 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I'm fat - I never excercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL-JW Posted October 19, 2006 #25 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I will usually go to the gym every morning on sea days, but not port days - figure I will walk alot on those days anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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