RevNeal Posted September 7, 2004 #26 Share Posted September 7, 2004 The music I listen to while walking will vary. I have a playlist of about 4 dozen songs that are fast-paced and good for walking: their genre includes jazz, classical, big band, "old-time-rock 'n roll," contemporary "club" music, etc. Nothing slow. I love to set my iPod to pick one at random from that list. To warm up and cool down I set it to play one of several hundred quieter classical pieces, and usually have it select one at random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted September 7, 2004 #27 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Lisa........ Want to share what music you enjoy walking to? I have a large variety of music I walk to depending on my mood. I espeically like walking to Phil Collins I really like a lot of his music they have a really good beat and I can walk a brisk walk to the beat of a lot of his songs (but then I am only 5 ft tall with short legs) I usually start out my walk with Come Sail Away by Styx. I also like some Christian artists like Michael W Smith his music is sometimes good to walk to. Yet I also like some Country Artists like Dixie Chicks or Alans Jackson, yet another day I might pick Paul Mc Cartney. I like songs that are good to sing along with also luckily no one hears me:eek: Phil Collins Greatist hits is a good CD as well as Fleetwood Mac's Greatist Hits. As you can tell I am all over the place as far as music goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistadeck Posted September 7, 2004 #28 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Living in the Seattle area I enjoy having a treadmill at home when the weather doesn't permit a nice walk in the botanical gardens. On a ship, I can't get into using the treadmills, I enjoy the wrap around decks especially, even in cold weather, you can bundle up and have a nice stroll. Tina Maasdam soooo soon ! Sept. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 7, 2004 #29 Share Posted September 7, 2004 jhannah "STOP when I get to a tray of danishes." LOVE IT! Do you walk extra laps for each danish you eat??? :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhshapiro Posted September 7, 2004 #30 Share Posted September 7, 2004 At home my walking is all on the treadmill. The outdoor air quality usually is not so great here in southern California, so I use a treadmill at home and at the gym. On the ship I do some of both. I love the clean sea air, so if the weather is not too blustery I'll walk on the promenade deck, but I also try to get some time in on the treadmill as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinkiecat Posted September 7, 2004 #31 Share Posted September 7, 2004 We walk on the right side of the road, no treadmills at our house. Of course, we take a day off when it's too cool or rainy. When it's nice out we go swimming after our walk as well. Might as well have fun exercising. Slinkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the2ofus Posted September 8, 2004 #32 Share Posted September 8, 2004 On the ship we always walk on the LP deck, try to do at least 2 miles twice a day. We especially enjoy walking late in the evening just before we head for bed. The deck is mostly un-inhabited and it is so enjoyable to feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves. Hubby usually starts in a counter-clockwise direction so I go along. When I walk alone I walk clockwise so I can smile at or greet the others doing their counter-clockwise laps. On longer cruises with lots of sea days it is a good way to get acquainted, just having an occasional brief exchange with other pax as we walk. I never use a treadmill at home, never feel secure on one. Our small city has a really nice walking track at one of the parks, so I use that in decent weather. Otherwise I walk the inside track at the YMCA. It is really boring but I borrow books on tape at the library and often lose track of time and walk a whole lot longer than I planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpatj Posted September 8, 2004 #33 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Bob will walk the deck in all kinds of weather, but I much prefer it when it's not too windy. At home, I walk in the neighborhood in good weather and at the mall when it's snowing or raining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 8, 2004 Author #34 Share Posted September 8, 2004 2ofus..... Good idea about borrowing 'books on tape'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susi_q Posted September 8, 2004 #35 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Walk outside, the only way to go - I seem to have a knack while on ship to wake up just as we are getting near port. Always a great time to be up and watch the ship/sights come to life. Have gotten great sunrise pictures that way, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcrone Posted September 8, 2004 #36 Share Posted September 8, 2004 At home if I go for an outside walk, it is strictly for pleasure. I find that to get a good workout I need to go to the gym. There I do both weightlifting and the elliptical machine. On the ship I also will probably just walk the LP for enjoyment. On my last cruise I jogged on their jogging track. Lots of fun while at sea. Running towards the bow takes a lot of effort since you have a 20 knot head wind. But the other way you pretty much just lift your feet and let the wind do the rest.:D Also, using the gym was very nice, looking out the all glass enclosure made for a very peaceful workout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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