What is your fitness level?

I'll answer the years ago question first. 13 years ago, I had my last baby and had gained a lot of weight. Over the next 10 years, I put on even more weight till I was 40 per cent body fat and had trouble getting up and down stairs. I decided I didn't want to become diabetic like so many of my friends, so I went on a healthy diet (all the food groups) and exercised. Started out on a recumbent bike, then switched to an elliptical trainer. Now I do spin. I started to do Spin (biking with a teacher) after I'd lost about 40 pounds. Since I am in my 40s I have bad knees, ankles, feet. etc...even though I am thin now, I still have joint problems. Spinning is the easiest on my joints, plus it's a great workout. I walk out of there soaking wet with sweat and feeling like I've done myself some good. I do Spin 3 x a week, and on the alternate days, I do strength training. I like "Sculpt" class, but if I can't get to a a class, I will do some weight machines or just do some resistance training on my own at home.

So, back to my weight loss story. It took my 9 months, but I lost 90 pounds in 2006. I have kept it off because I still eat basically the same way I did while losing, with just a tad more leeway (probably 300 to 400 more calories per day than I was eating when I was losing weight). I eat lots and lots of veggies and fruit, a little lean protein, whole grain carbs, skim milk and fat free yogurt, and water. And I never gave up coffee...because it doesn't have calories and, darn it, I LIKE COFFEE :)

I feel terrific!! I have lots of energy and I exercise every day (almost). I went from 40 percent body fat to 19.8, last time I checked. Pretty good for a 40 year old (ahem plus...) lady! :)

I do walk away the pounds with weights for my cardio. I have gained some weight compared to a couple of years ago, but I am taking it off again. I used to work out at the gym, but I found it is easier to work out at home and cheaper. My fitness level has increased since I have begun to lose weight. I used to be in the biking club and play tennis. I would say I'm not as fit as I was 5 years ago and before, but I am working on it.

I do cycling, running and interval training. Of course with regular exercises, you're able to maintain fitness and stamina even when your age progresses.

If you were to climb a few flight of stairs and it leaves you winded, you probably have to improve your cardiovascular health with routine exercises.

This 2 simple test can gauge your cardiovascular health level:

Test 1:

* Taking a deep breath and timed how long you can hold on your breath.

* If it is more than 45 sec, your lungs are working efficiently.

Test 2:

* Next, check on your resting heart rate.

* Taking your pulse in the morning, once you get out of bed.

* Counting for a full min, if not, count for 30 sec and mutiply by 2.

* Average rate is about 60 to 80 beats per min for women.

* For men, it’s about 60 to 75 beats per min.

I am very fit and active compared to 5 years or more years ago. i started weight watchers back in '05 and lost 45 pounds on it. i am currently doing p90x workouts. i also have ran some 5ks in the last year with decent times for my age group. I also am a huge fan of the elliptical trainer

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