Comments on: Regular exercise is no longer optional http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Fri, 16 May 2008 04:11:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Change How You Commute to Make It Valuable Time Again : Brazen Careerist http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-147249 Change How You Commute to Make It Valuable Time Again : Brazen Careerist Tue, 13 May 2008 11:34:03 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-147249 [...] wouldn’t be able to get it. You don’t have to search far to read about the benefits of exercise to your workday [...] […] wouldn’t be able to get it. You don’t have to search far to read about the benefits of exercise to your workday […]

]]> By: The Best Trip to Work: Adding Value to Your Commute « Variable Interest http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-147235 The Best Trip to Work: Adding Value to Your Commute « Variable Interest Mon, 12 May 2008 22:14:25 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-147235 [...] woulnd’t be able to get it. You don’t have to search far to read about the benefits of exercise to your workday [...] […] woulnd’t be able to get it. You don’t have to search far to read about the benefits of exercise to your workday […]

]]> By: Research that reveals new paths to productivity » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-146946 Research that reveals new paths to productivity » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk Tue, 06 May 2008 13:10:15 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-146946 [...] Put a treadmill in your office. People think better from getting a little exercise. Not the kind of exercise where you feel like you are going to pass [...] […] Put a treadmill in your office. People think better from getting a little exercise. Not the kind of exercise where you feel like you are going to pass […]

]]> By: xpp http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-144801 xpp Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:58:03 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-144801 I've been exercising for 7 weeks now and I feel great, both mentally and physically, despite the uncomfortable current dramas trying to stress my life. I got myself to go by setting low expectations (just show up and do something) and a very long term goal of being physically fit in one year. Achieveable! By now, I exercise about 8 hours a week because I realize it makes me happy and more productive. I’ve been exercising for 7 weeks now and I feel great, both mentally and physically, despite the uncomfortable current dramas trying to stress my life. I got myself to go by setting low expectations (just show up and do something) and a very long term goal of being physically fit in one year. Achieveable!

By now, I exercise about 8 hours a week because I realize it makes me happy and more productive.

]]> By: Exercising Anyway | the health and life mixing bowl http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-139598 Exercising Anyway | the health and life mixing bowl Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:59:30 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-139598 [...] Penelope Trunk who blogged on not exercising not being an option and regular exercise being an integral part of a successful career and good life. She has two kids. Good for you! [...] […] Penelope Trunk who blogged on not exercising not being an option and regular exercise being an integral part of a successful career and good life. She has two kids. Good for you! […]

]]> By: Melissa Paulik http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-136318 Melissa Paulik Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:04:15 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-136318 Penelope, I couldn't agree more. If someone were to ask me what my #1 secret to success is, I would honestly have to say it's the time I spend on the treadmill. In addition to keeping me healthy, it gives me time to mull over ideas. Being the multi-tasker I am, I will watch the occasional webcast while putting in the miles. I've even attended meetings while on the treadmill - not ones I have to speak up during, of course! Penelope, I couldn’t agree more.

If someone were to ask me what my #1 secret to success is, I would honestly have to say it’s the time I spend on the treadmill.

In addition to keeping me healthy, it gives me time to mull over ideas. Being the multi-tasker I am, I will watch the occasional webcast while putting in the miles. I’ve even attended meetings while on the treadmill - not ones I have to speak up during, of course!

]]> By: Gordon R. Vaughan http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-135092 Gordon R. Vaughan Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:03:51 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-135092 Penelope, you've got a great blog, I find so many of the topics really hit home. I'm going to forward this to my kids and maybe some others. Exercise is not just about weight, it's about energy, mental alertness and a positive outlook, not to mention getting (if you can do it that way) a refreshing break from your routine. I'd also like to add, from personal experience, that exercise can be a substantial aid against burnout. And, by the way, you could also write a post, "Taking Active Measures to Avoid Burnout Is No Longer Optional", and exercise would have to be at the top of that list, too. Thanks for your blog, I really enjoy reading it. Penelope, you’ve got a great blog, I find so many of the topics really hit home.

I’m going to forward this to my kids and maybe some others. Exercise is not just about weight, it’s about energy, mental alertness and a positive outlook, not to mention getting (if you can do it that way) a refreshing break from your routine.

I’d also like to add, from personal experience, that exercise can be a substantial aid against burnout. And, by the way, you could also write a post, “Taking Active Measures to Avoid Burnout Is No Longer Optional”, and exercise would have to be at the top of that list, too.

Thanks for your blog, I really enjoy reading it.

]]> By: Mark W. http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-134221 Mark W. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:18:27 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-134221 This post is right on the money for a number of good reasons which include 1)a sense of accomplishment 2)stress management benefits 3)preventative health care by improving/maintaining good health 4)improving brain function. I regularly (weekly) look forward to the postings on my local newspaper web site from the local expert(Jim LaFountain). His articles cover the benefits of exercise in greater depth. The web site is http://www.uticaod.com/lafountain One of my favorite and I think fascinating posts is at http://www.uticaod.com/lafountain/x751578845 regarding brain function enhancement. Thanks Penelope for maintaining this web log and enabling comments to be made to dated articles. This post is right on the money for a number of good reasons which include
1)a sense of accomplishment
2)stress management benefits
3)preventative health care by improving/maintaining good health
4)improving brain function.

I regularly (weekly) look forward to the postings on my local newspaper web site from the local expert(Jim LaFountain). His articles cover the benefits of exercise in greater depth. The web site is http://www.uticaod.com/lafountain
One of my favorite and I think fascinating posts is at http://www.uticaod.com/lafountain/x751578845 regarding brain function enhancement.
Thanks Penelope for maintaining this web log and enabling comments to be made to dated articles.

]]> By: Why working out 5 days a week is easier than 2 « Practically Happy http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-122497 Why working out 5 days a week is easier than 2 « Practically Happy Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:09:08 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-122497 [...] weight I was one of the thousands of readers who cringed when I read Penelope Trunk’s “Regular Exercise is No Longer Optional.” I was a bookworm child, in a sedentary family. I learned to ride a bike at 23. I saw exercise [...] […] weight I was one of the thousands of readers who cringed when I read Penelope Trunk’s “Regular Exercise is No Longer Optional.” I was a bookworm child, in a sedentary family. I learned to ride a bike at 23. I saw exercise […]

]]> By: Jan Nienaber http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-108523 Jan Nienaber Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:24:02 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/06/05/regular-exercise-is-no-longer-optional/#comment-108523 Interesting thread! I used to be a meteorologist, with a lot more spare time on hand than I have now. I was a member back then of a Cycling / road racing club (as in bicyycle racing). I then made a career change, moving into software engineering - and I stopped exerecise, "no longer have the time!" (other factors too - went back to school for part time study, had my family to take care of etc) That was all about 15 years ago. I recently bought myself a road racing bike again, and took up an intensive cycling fitness program. I suddenly find that I am FAR BETTER able to concentrate at work for longer period, and my short and medium-term memory has improved dramatically! Yup, I believe every word you say. Looks like exercise - especially a combination of 80% aerobic, 20% anaerobic exercise does wonders for our intellect. -- Jan in BC, Canada Interesting thread!

I used to be a meteorologist, with a lot more spare time on hand than I have now. I was a member back then of a Cycling / road racing club (as in bicyycle racing).

I then made a career change, moving into software engineering - and I stopped exerecise, “no longer have the time!” (other factors too - went back to school for part time study, had my family to take care of etc)

That was all about 15 years ago. I recently bought myself a road racing bike again, and took up an intensive cycling fitness program. I suddenly find that I am FAR BETTER able to concentrate at work for longer period, and my short and medium-term memory has improved dramatically!

Yup, I believe every word you say. Looks like exercise - especially a combination of 80% aerobic, 20% anaerobic exercise does wonders for our intellect.

– Jan in BC, Canada

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