dcsiszer
02-08-05, 10:35 PM
I have joined the YMCA and have been going everyday so far for almost three weeks.
I have been feeling really good! Yay for endorphins.
So far I've been doing 30 min of aerobic and strength training on the machines alternating between upper and lower body everyday.
I am still trying different meds with my doctor but regardless I really enjoy exercising. I have lost almost 5 lbs already.
If someone had told me how much I would be exercising now a month ago I wouldn't of believed the person. It is so difficult to motivate myself to exercise at HOME on my OWN. Going to the "Y" puts me in a different environment specifically designed for exercising and A LOT LESS DISTRACTIONS than at home. I can do so much more getting away from my house which feels like getting away from my cluttered, scatterbrained life.
The people there are also very encouraging and helpful. They offer an optional orientation to find out what you want to do, show you how to work everything and to get you started.
ADVANTAGES of the YMCA for ADHDers:
1. Away from home and distractions with plenty of room and equipment to workout on.
2. Cheaper than average gyms.
3. Versatile: You have many options at the YMCA's. Not one shoe fits all ADHD people but the "Y" fits many feet. They offer a number of aerobic machines, weight lifting machines, free weights, and various exercise equipment for every taste. Some offer Yoga, Tai Chi, Kick Boxing, cycling, and other instructor led exercise classes for free.
4.The Versatility also keeps you from getting bored.
They have various aerobic machines. Rather than doing one machine for 30 minutes I do the elliptical machine for 10, the sit-down bike for 10, treadmill for 5 and the sit-up cycle for 5. It is easier to keep from getting bored with the same routine
DISADVANTAGES of the YMCA for ADHDers:
1. The only ADHD barrier you need to break is actually going there. So far I haven't had a problem with this. All I can say is if you are not injured or sick there is no reason not to go.
2. With the variety there it can also be easy for an ADHD person to become obsessed and burn themselves out on wanting to exercise.
I would encourage anyone who does not have an exercise routine should give it a try.
I have been feeling really good! Yay for endorphins.
So far I've been doing 30 min of aerobic and strength training on the machines alternating between upper and lower body everyday.
I am still trying different meds with my doctor but regardless I really enjoy exercising. I have lost almost 5 lbs already.
If someone had told me how much I would be exercising now a month ago I wouldn't of believed the person. It is so difficult to motivate myself to exercise at HOME on my OWN. Going to the "Y" puts me in a different environment specifically designed for exercising and A LOT LESS DISTRACTIONS than at home. I can do so much more getting away from my house which feels like getting away from my cluttered, scatterbrained life.
The people there are also very encouraging and helpful. They offer an optional orientation to find out what you want to do, show you how to work everything and to get you started.
ADVANTAGES of the YMCA for ADHDers:
1. Away from home and distractions with plenty of room and equipment to workout on.
2. Cheaper than average gyms.
3. Versatile: You have many options at the YMCA's. Not one shoe fits all ADHD people but the "Y" fits many feet. They offer a number of aerobic machines, weight lifting machines, free weights, and various exercise equipment for every taste. Some offer Yoga, Tai Chi, Kick Boxing, cycling, and other instructor led exercise classes for free.
4.The Versatility also keeps you from getting bored.
They have various aerobic machines. Rather than doing one machine for 30 minutes I do the elliptical machine for 10, the sit-down bike for 10, treadmill for 5 and the sit-up cycle for 5. It is easier to keep from getting bored with the same routine
DISADVANTAGES of the YMCA for ADHDers:
1. The only ADHD barrier you need to break is actually going there. So far I haven't had a problem with this. All I can say is if you are not injured or sick there is no reason not to go.
2. With the variety there it can also be easy for an ADHD person to become obsessed and burn themselves out on wanting to exercise.
I would encourage anyone who does not have an exercise routine should give it a try.