Cruisers Who Walk......

[sail7seas]

When on the ships, would you rather walk laps on Promenade Deck or use the treadmill?

When you are home.....do you prefer 'walking the streets' or a treadmill?

[jhannah]

The treadmill is only good for pinch-hitting. Much prefer the out-of-doors. We enjoy circuiting the promenade deck.

[tommy]

Threadmills boring,Dont walk but I do run.Like to run on the ships but early before it gets crowded.Also many of the islands are fun to run,some not to safe,but thats a different thread. TOM

[Lovebirds]

Treadmills are BOOOOORING! We like to walk arm in arm around our neighborhood, at least a couple of miles a day, and expect to do the same aboard ship.

[sail7seas]

I agree the treadmill is boring ....That is the reason I asked the question. :)

I needed to get in my walk but didn't feel like pounding the street today, so I just did 50 minutes on the 'mill'. Sure I got my exercise and I had the TV on but it was boooooring!!! I normally walk outside when the weather is at leas decent. And I always walk after dinner with DH but wanted a bit more exercise today.

[RevNeal]

At home I walk on the treadmill only during bad weather. Otherwise, I walk around the community. I have a path I followed around several blocks, and know exactly how far I have to go for a mile.

Aboard ship I do laps on the Promenade. :) It's wonderful.

Question (trivial question warning!!!! ;) ) ... for those of you who walk on the Promenade deck, do you go clockwise or counterclockwise? :)

[longtimecruiser]

Whenever I am on board a ship, I love to walk laps around the deck. On my recent cruise on the Rotterdam for 34 days, I walked every day that we were not in port. I walked on some days when it was raining and windy but I just put on my rain slicker and off I went. I walked 3 miles every day that I walked. At home it is not so easy as we live up ,in the hilly section and it is very difficult to walk. Not as pleasant as walking on the deck, but then , what is? I have a treadmill at home but don't use it too much. I go to Curves and exercise three times a week with my daughter. That is the best that I can do at home. My all time favorite walk is and always will be on the deck of a "dam" ship.

[Krazy Kruizers]

DH uses the treadmill and lifts weights at his athletic club on the weekdays. On the weekends he uses our treadmill at home and watches movies.

I get to use the treadmill on the weekdays.

It's much too hilly where we live to walk - too hard on my knees.

On the ship I love to walk on the promenade deck - keep track of those reading and those who are faking the reading part (sleeping).

On the ship husband uses treadmill and lifts weights.

On shore, we try to walk as much as possible.

[Druke I]

At home, we walk the Mall.

On ship, we walk the Promenade.

Michael

[Orcrone]

Question (trivial question warning!!!! ;) ) ... for those of you who walk on the Promenade deck, do you go clockwise or counterclockwise? :)Doesn't that depend upon whether you're north or south of the equator?:rolleyes: ;)

[longtimecruiser]

Revneal, To answer your question about which direction you walk, It is always counterclockwise for me. It seems on most of the "dam" ships that I have sailed on, everyone seems to walk counterclockwise. How about you?

[RevNeal]

I always walk counterclockwise ... so that one is headed forward on the starboard side, then aft on the port side.

[Druke I]

Reference clockwise versus counter-clockwise, passenger load may make a difference.

In the US, we tend to walk (and race) counter-clockwise, but the Brits, and many of their former Empire (now Commonwealth) countries walk and race clockwise.

Michael

[Lovebirds]

Since running tracks the world over are set up for counterclockwise races, it just seems natural to anyone that has ever run to take off in a counterclockwise direction. I think, on every ship I've been on, almost everyone has walked or jogged in thr CCW direction. Try going the other way and you'll most likely be run over by the thundering herd.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

On the ship I do both, DH only does the Promenade Deck with me. On the ship I will get up early hit the gym by 6:30 while DH likes to go up to the Crow's Nest.

At home because of time restraints and Hot Temps I only do the Treadmill. I works 6 days a week and I am on the treadmill 7 days a week early in the morning. I can get more walking time in with the treadmill than going outside, I would like to walk in the evening but it stays hot here fairly late plus DH goes to bed early since he gets up at 3 am to be at work by 4 so he retires early in the evening.

I just prefer the treadmil because 1, I can do what type of work out I want, 2. I use a MP3 player and listen to music. I have selected good walking and running music so I usually don't get bored. 3. I do not have to worry about how I look and what neighbor I run into that wants to talk. ( I am usually not very presentable in the morning before I shower):eek: Which is also why I walk early in the morning on the ship, not as many people out and about. Except for the morning I ran into the Capt. while I was going up the Forward Stairs to the gym. He said something about me going to do my morning workout. I would of stopped to talk but I knew I looked like I just crawled out of bed (which I had:o )

[RuthC]

Treadmill. It's easier to keep to a steady pace, and to keep track of mileage. I have a tendancy to take off in a burst, and then slow down as energy wanes. The treadmill forces the correct pace. And it can be done in all kinds of weather!
HAL has thoughtfully placed the treadmills so you can watch the sea while you walk.

memo to self: get home treadmill fixed or replaced!

[Vicar]

Usually do the treadmill at the gym , because I am there already and it is convenient. But it is boring


Normally in good weather I like taking a nice walk. On a ship I don't even bother with the treadmill because exploring the ship is plenty of excercise. I enjoy walking the promenade deck, but actually all over the ship, inside and out. Great excercise and you get to discover all the great little nooks and crannies onboard

[JohnR49er]

Always counter clockwise. Do you pass slower walkers on the left or right? When the deck is wet do you leave more room for stopping? If someone is headed straight towards you would you go left or right ? I won't get into the area of WWI...................

[Lovebirds]

Do you pass slower walkers on the left or right? When the deck is wet do you leave more room for stopping? If someone is headed straight towards you would you go left or right ? I won't get into the area of WWI...................I would think the traffic laws of the walker's home country would influence this. As an American, I tend to pass to the left and stay right of approaching people. Brits probably would stay left and pass right. Of course, the little dance when the two approach each other is always fun.... first both go one way, then the other, then pause and try to anticipate the next move....:D

[jhannah]

Counterclockwise.

Pass on the left when the others are heading the same way.

Pass on the right when the others are coming toward me.

Stop when I get to a steward offering a tray of Danishes! :D

[bepsf]

Prefer to walk at home - not only is it more scenic, but certain hills give a good workout! Sometimes I even walk home from the office (@ 30-35 minute walk) especially after having a bad day - its a good way to unwind.

Treadmills are BOOOOOORINNG!

[obriendan]

Six days a week I walk the local streets about 8 AM to 9 AM and do about 3 miles. On board ship, we try to go to the gym each morning and I use the treadmill for two miles.

[sail7seas]

Thanks for all your responses. I agree with all of you....just different ones at different times.

When I want a steady pace and want to adjust incline, I use our treadmill. If I had to head off to a gym to do it, I know I wouldn't. So, it's good we have one in the house.

But I do prefer walking outside as long as the weather cooperates. I don't mind too much if it is very cold, but the heat is harder IMO If there is ice on the ground....no way I'll walk on that and risk falling.


I get a better workout on the mill......so I guess a combo is best.

[sail7seas]

Lisa........

Want to share what music you enjoy walking to?

[sail7seas]

I walk counter-clockwise and pass on the left when out on Deck.

[RevNeal]

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.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

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.

[Vistadeck]

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

[Krazy Kruizers]

jhannah

"STOP when I get to a tray of danishes."

LOVE IT!

Do you walk extra laps for each danish you eat??? :D :D

[mhshapiro]

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.

[Slinkiecat]

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

[the2ofus]

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.

[bobpatj]

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.

[sail7seas]

2ofus.....

Good idea about borrowing 'books on tape'.

[susi_q]

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.

[Orcrone]

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.