tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post2810629584827266756..comments2024-03-27T20:39:04.792-04:00Comments on KILLER HOBBIES: Simple Advice that WorksBetty Hechtmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-12080786309319288862010-03-07T17:09:35.526-05:002010-03-07T17:09:35.526-05:00Joanna, spinning is the best. It's fun taking...Joanna, spinning is the best. It's fun taking classes in other places. When I went to Iowa City for their summer program, I took a class through the university and one at a local gym. It was interesting to see the different type of bikes and different ways the classes are taught. I go to a women's gym, but the classes there were both men and women.Betty Hechtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-2881313693584313492010-03-06T22:45:21.368-05:002010-03-06T22:45:21.368-05:00Betty, that's great advice. I miss my spinning...Betty, that's great advice. I miss my spinning class. I need to sign up locally, as you are right, you can burn up to 600 calories an hour. Your instructor was wise. Early on a Jazzercise instructor told me the same thing: keep breathing. I know I hold my breath when I get tense.Joanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-52406216048842159452010-03-06T21:23:44.931-05:002010-03-06T21:23:44.931-05:00Yes, Camille you're allowed to get up and stre...Yes, Camille you're allowed to get up and stretch. Amazing isn't it, how you can lose track of time and hours have gone by.Betty Hechtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-41105369178454076752010-03-06T18:14:54.985-05:002010-03-06T18:14:54.985-05:00You mean I can actually leave this chair once in a...You mean I can actually leave this chair once in a while???Camille Minichinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701150885595400018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-6736148610527056912010-03-06T14:08:59.125-05:002010-03-06T14:08:59.125-05:00Linda, it's amazing what taking a deep breath ...Linda, it's amazing what taking a deep breath can do. We learned this technique called ujjai breathing in yoga and doing it for a few minutes is like taking a vacation.Betty Hechtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-59551671339150202942010-03-06T13:26:39.252-05:002010-03-06T13:26:39.252-05:00I think I'd better pay closer attention to my ...I think I'd better pay closer attention to my breathing! Thanks for the observations, Betty.Linda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-21580517708416862102010-03-06T11:28:01.381-05:002010-03-06T11:28:01.381-05:00Interesting, Sheila. And it's definitely true....Interesting, Sheila. And it's definitely true. I noticed as I was starting to write this reply, I wasn't breathing. It's definitely good not to sit and stare too long.<br /><br />Peg, it's amazing that we need to be reminded to breath, but we do.Betty Hechtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-51233592206959609342010-03-06T09:45:59.841-05:002010-03-06T09:45:59.841-05:00Good advice - hear it from my ballet instructor al...Good advice - hear it from my ballet instructor all the time!!!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06079854415508985725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-35681658331401351152010-03-06T09:45:59.842-05:002010-03-06T09:45:59.842-05:00There was an observation on a national news show t...There was an observation on a national news show this week that people who focus on a computer screen for long periods someone forget to breathe. They recommend stepping away and moving around at intervals (and also resting your eyes). Words for a writer to live by.Sheila Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165644581595919711noreply@blogger.com