NY Times Surgeon General Article on Hair & Exercise

[CherrySilver]

Seriously, I all but gave up regular exercise a number of years ago because I was so worried about my hair. That was when I first started growing my hair out almost 10 years ago. When I started noticing I was putting on the pounds and my waist wasn't what it used to be, I started getting scared, especially since my metabolism was starting to slow down. Once I stopped worrying about my hair so much, things got a little bit easier. It took a conscious effort, though, on what was more important, my hair or my body.

You'd think that things would be a little more difficult with the frequent washings and exercise, especially since my hair is much longer now. It's all in your attitude, and I can't emphasize that strongly enough. I'm dealing with it differently and not getting defeated by it.

For yoga and floor work, It just do heidi braids (it's easier to detangle than a single braid), and a topknot bun for everything else (swimming, treadmill, weights). The is followed by mostly a CO rinse, detangle in the shower (comb goes thru my hair like butter if detangled first) and drip dry before bunning.

What's important is that I make it a point to get to the gym for some exercise and always feel better after I go. I don't want to be sitting around and having my activities limited by my (stupid) hair. Yes, I love it, but I'm not going to let it rule my life.

[Amber_Maiden]

My hair gets in the way, but it doesn't STOP me from doing anything...

[jacqueline101]

I'm rare I love my brisk walks and I do like moderate exercise. I like the way I feel energized and sweats not issue with me. I'm 130 pounds I'm 5ft 7in so I'm were I need to be just do for my health.

[princessp]

LOL, I have many excuses for not exercising like I should but my hair has never been one of them.

Agreed X2!

[CherrySilver]

My hair gets in the way, but it doesn't STOP me from doing anything...

Good thing -- that's the attitude to take! But I dare say it gets a bit more challenging when your hair gets down to your knees!

[Ava666]

Wait! Does this mean I can use my hair as an excuse not to muck stalls? And to not walk the dog? (wait I don't walk her anyways... she just goes out and runs the field...) No? Darn. Nope, never used my hair as an excuse to not do something (other than "Don't get that fake blood anywhere NEAR my hair or I swear I will shoot you." ya, that stuff dyes hair and it's kinda permanent, so ya.) oh and once i said i couldn't do something cause I had to S&D... but that was just a convenient excuse, and i really did have to lol.