I've been running for a very long time. I had some hip problems in the Spring triggered by a long flight it seems (?) Anyway, I've been trying to do some yoga and also some weight machines at the Y. It's made a huge difference in my running. My question is (and this is one of many) when am I building muscle? On the machines or on the run? I have never done weights but it seems I should have been. Do they benefit one another? Is one more important to maintain than the other. I'm pretty old and I think the reason I can still run pretty far in one session is that I've been careful not to overdo. How can I balance these 2 activities so that I get the maximum benefit from both?

I'm wanting to dance more.

I broke my fibula earlier and am still restricted in my exercise (will be until March/April).

Once I'm cleared I'm gonna be a dancin' machine :)

On a completely different note. While I was in the cast/cam-walker, I was doing different types of weight training (mostly upper body) and after a while starting using a stationary bike. I trimmed up more in that 5 month period than I had in the previous year.

I mentioned it to my physical therapist and she said dramatically changing how you excercise will create a greater impact.

I plan on just focusing more on fitness period. I figure keeping it on the mind will be helpful.

I want to try more weight training. And to hire the personal trainer maybe once a month. Because even though I would see him / her once a month personally. I have to pass them everyday in the gym...lol ...must look them in the eye.

And I want to try a few of the dance classes,ie the Zumba one, and the kickboxing, and the one on the bike??spinning?

I to am restriced in my exercise. Was in a auto accident in August. Have been in therapy. After am returning to line dancing. Have to try what you did to get back in the jive. Have been interested in trying hula hooping. Checked it out on-line,it's became a new exercise routine with weigthed hoops. Well it was great fun in my youth so why not now.

Spinning kicks my butt! I definitely want to get into that this coming year. I hope you find a fun Zumba class. I even saw some Zumba classes in Puerta Vallarta last week (no time to try darnit).

Kmaro...we took some line dancing classes and I really enjoyed them. My friend bought the weighted hoops and hasn't used them much since the initial time with them. Let us know how you like them.

Your post reminded me how much I need to get my weight training program going again! I agree with your PT about changing the program up from time to time.