Talk about your exercise experience today

[randrum]

I signed up as well. I can do 5 minutes, even if I did have a hard day at work.

5 minutes is totally feasible.

Anyone else?

I signed up too. I can handle 5 minutes.

[cinnamongrrl]

I signed up for the challenge as well....should be fun :)

[cinnamongrrl]

I need to ask....

Is there a way to bookmark or save youtube videos that you wish to watch again? I put in the same search criteria and couldn't find that video I posted. I had to come here to find it lol

Any help would be appreciated. I'm just not a savvy type girl :) Not in all things anyway....

:glasses:

[Gemme]

Can't help you with the youtube thing, Cinn. I can't even bring up the slidey bar on my youtube videos anymore.

:blink:

I want to expose you all to this (http://www.aol.com/article/2015/05/31/92-year-old-seeks-to-become-oldest-woman-to-finish-marathon/21189261/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl21%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D17918737 2) woman.

She's a two-time cancer survivor, she has outlived her husband, trained for a marathon with staph infection in her legs, she has played Carnegie Hall 3 times and she has already beat the record for marathon time for a female over the age of 90.

16 times. She has run this marathon 16 TIMES.

:blink:

My. Hero.

[Gemme]

This morning I had a good workout.

I hit up the elliptical first with my random program at level 5.
Stats: 274 cal, 2.33 mi, 30:00 min

Then I moved to circuit training and did my lower body training. While I was doing my back stretches, I saw a woman straddling the abduction machine backwards. I'd seen her before doing this and I decided to ask her about it today. A trainer taught her how to do it and when she moved off of that machine, I gave it a try. It's interesting. It's a combination of riding a horse and inline speed skating, depending on how low you go.

The intimate benefits of this exercise were not lost on me either but that's neither here nor there.

:eyebat:

The point is that I learned something new today, so there.

I also did some ab work and my usual stretches. I was there about an hour and a half today.

[nycfem]

Yesterday I did this again:

I walked and stair climbed for 4 hours in the park, including doing 20 sets of up/down the St Clair stairs (176 stair steps per set), totaling 3520 stair steps.

Today I did 45 minutes on the stair master and 15 minutes stretching and yoga.

[Kelt]

Yesterday I did this again:



Today I did 45 minutes on the stair master and 15 minutes stretching and yoga.

Does the stair master tell you the number of steps so you can see how it compares? Curious minds and all... :)

[Gemme]

Today's the day to begin that program! I'll be doing mine after work.

[randrum]

Today's the day to begin that program! I'll be doing mine after work.

I watched the video this morning. Today's activity is a little longer than 5 minutes, so I plan on completing it after work.

Good luck everyone who is participating! :)

[randrum]

How was everyone's "Soul Stroll"? I completed mine with my Monday workout.

Walking on treadmill, 22 minutes, varied speed, 1.0 incline. 1.02 miles, 169 calories.

Upper Body workout. 2 sets, 10-12 reps. Enough weight to fatigue the muscles by rep 10.

Arc Trainer. 20 minutes, P-4, L-5. 0.62 mi, 257 calories.

Then finished off with stretching and ab work.

Did anyone else download the playlist to go along with the "Soul Stroll"? At first I thought the affirmations were a little cheesy. But I got into it the more I went along. I thought it was a good start.

[Jesse]

Yes there is. Look right below the video, there is an ADD button. Use it to make your folders and save your videos. :)

I need to ask....

Is there a way to bookmark or save youtube videos that you wish to watch again? I put in the same search criteria and couldn't find that video I posted. I had to come here to find it lol

Any help would be appreciated. I'm just not a savvy type girl :) Not in all things anyway....

:glasses:

[Jesse]

So today was the the day that I finally stopped procrastinating and joined a Planet Fitness. It is a brand new 24/7 facility and only 1.5 miles from my home, so not much room there for excuses! Lol! I spent 1 1/2 hours there today with the trainer, getting me set up with the machines, and an exercise routine for the next 4 weeks. I feel good about this. :)

[cinnamongrrl]

I cleaned two houses for a total of 7.5 hours...today it counts!

and

did the 20 min h.i.i.t. workout I posted previously. It's an arse kicker!

I need to start doing more upper body since that workout is mostly lower...and my cleaning does do SOME upper body but...not with any consistancy or progressive challenges.

[Gemme]

My soul stroll will be right before bed. I want to zen myself out. It's been a stressful day.

Right now, it's all about SYTYCD: Stage vs. Street

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[randrum]

Didn't much feel like working out today. So I thought I'd keep it simple.

I came home after work and did the Day 3 5-min workout. Those workouts are pretty good for just 5 minutes.

Then I rode my stationary bike for 15 minutes. I was aiming for 20-30, but the bike is terrible. I need a new in-home exercise equipment. I was thinking about the Bowflex TreadClimber, but I don't know if I want to spend that kind of money.

Finished off with some basic ab work. It wasn't much, but something for today.

[cinnamongrrl]

7.5 hours of cleaning a mc mansion all.by.myself. (typically I have a helper)

A LOT of up and down the stairs. I told the home owner I want to get a pedometer to see just how many steps I take while I'm there...she laughed :)

I don't think I have it in me to do the h.i.i.t workout tonight....maybe yoga in a bit...maybe

[Gemme]

The second workout for that program was pretty cool and being only 5 minutes doesn't give much leverage for excuse. I haven't done the 3rd one yet. I'm getting up at o'dark thirty to workout and then I get to bring my car to the shop for most, if not all, of the day.

[Gemme]

I had to bring my car to the shop first thing this morning so I was up around 4:30 and at the gym a little after 5am.

I hopped on my usual elliptical and this is what happened:

160 cal, 1.33 mi, 18:00 min

Then I popped onto an Arc trainer and this is what happened:

27 cal, .13 mi and ???

Apparently, I plugged in a program that only ran for a couple of minutes and that was it. I knew something was up when the Cool Down command came on and I'd barely warmed up yet.

Take two!

188 cal, .85 mi, 15:00 min

I followed that up with some stretching.

[cinnamongrrl]

cuz we need a laugh sometimes...

/watch?v=BH0l4FlZT-A

[Gemme]

Good workout this morning despite a very short night. For some reason, I just wasn't tired last night. I finally made myself go to bed around 1am because my alarm was set for 6:45. I needed some sleep. Eventually I made it there!

My workout was hard for me, but given the sleep deprivation, it's understandable.

E21, random program, level 5.
Stats: 283 cal, 2.75 mi, 30:00 min

I moved on to circuit training and worked my upper body for about half an hour. I did 3 sets of 10 reps with varying levels of weights. I started with my known max weight for that machine for the first 10 reps then I moved down to the next weight in the stack but placed a stackable weight on top and for the third set, I took the stackable weight off and continued at that weight under my max. My gym has stackable weights that are flat and funny looking but fit nicely on top of the normal stack. They range from 3-7 lbs, depending on how thick they are. The only machine I didn't do this on was the shoulder press. I have known issues with that machine so I only did 2 sets of 10 reps at low weight and paid close attention for anything that would signal a problem.

Then I did a mini ab workout and I stretched for 15 minutes. All in all, was a little over an hour.

[nycfem]

Ya know... I don't even know. I'll have to look next time! How it compares to what?

Does the stair master tell you the number of steps so you can see how it compares? Curious minds and all... :)

Today I took a 2.5 hour walk in Central Park with a femme friend. It was loads of fun!

[Rockinonahigh]

I don't work out on Sunday but I can say the past week has been pretty good. The temp has been in the high 80's then just humid enough to really work up a good sweat and be able to keep the burn going without having a wipe out when I am done, it took a while to find the right balance of food before and after a workout to do this.

[Gemme]

Does the stair master tell you the number of steps so you can see how it compares? Curious minds and all... :)

I missed this but am glad that nyc brought it back to light.

Yes, the stair master has an option to count steps. You just have to set it if it allows it or keep an eye on the board as many will rotate measurement options during your workout.

[Gemme]

Good workout this morning.

I had a nice chat with one of my favorite gym acquaintances and that set me off on a good tone for the workout.

E20, random program, level 4
Stats: 277 cal, 2.68 mi, 30:00 min

I followed that up with a half hour lower body workout and quick light ab work, ending with stretching.

[nycfem]

I walked and stair climbed for several hours in the park both yesterday and today, including (only today) doing 15 sets of up/down the St Clair stairs (176 stair steps per set), totaling 2640 stair steps.

[Kelt]

I walked and stair climbed for several hours in the park both yesterday and today, including (only today) doing 15 sets of up/down the St Clair stairs (176 stair steps per set), totaling 2640 stair steps.

That's why I wondered about the stair count on the machine! To see if your outside workout was more or less than indoors. I would think it would be more fun, but I'm wired that way, going further outdoors everytime.

:trampoline:

[Gemme]

I forgot to post yesterday's workout.

I started with the elliptical and moved onto upper body conditioning, a smidge of ab work and then my stretching.

E21, random program, level 4
Stats: 264 cal, 2.13 mi, 30:00 min

It was hot and kinda miserable in the gym and it was only 7-8:30am.

:blink:

I really wish they'd redo their ventilation. They have enough air blowing but the vents are not in line with most of the equipment so you only feel it when you walk through patches of cool air.

[randrum]

Haven't checked in for a while. Life has been busy. Still trying to get workouts in when I can.

Today I swam 1000 yds. It wasn't as much as I normally like to do. But it felt good to be in the water, and I figure it was better than nothing.

[Gemme]

I slept in a bit today as I have the day off.

E21, random program, level 6
Stats: 275 cal, 2.16 mi, 30:00 min

Lower body weight training followed by abs and stretching.

Basically, the ushz.

[BullDog]

I'm still keeping up with my weightlifting. Things are going great overall. Yesterday I went up in weight on most things. The only thing is I kind of hurt my left arm on Friday, and it still hurt a bit yesterday- mostly when doing bicep curls. It hurts along the bone from wrist to elbow. It didn't feel like I was pulling anything so I did all my sets. So calm down left arm, I don't want to be out of commission!

[Gemme]

It's raining sooooooo good but I made myself get up and go to the gym. I'm glad I did but man, did it feel good to lounge in bed for a while as the rain beat a staccato rhythm on the roof and downspouts.

I decided to make a deal with myself. If I go, I would only do cardio and it would be a nice, easy workout. When I got there, I decided to crank it up a bit though.

E21, random program, level 4 (this is the taking it easy part)
Stats: 166 cal, 1.61 mi, 18:00 min (this is the cranking it up part)

B6, manual program, level 4 (easy)
Stats: 101 cal, 3.89 mi, 18:00 min (cranking)

Another 10 minutes spent stretching it out and trying not to fall asleep on the mat in the back as I was only one back there and it was absolutely delicious to have me time in a public place.

[Kelt]

Well, I've been off the wagon for the last 6 weeks due to travel etc..

Now I'm home for a bit and need to get back into a routine. I have been getting my river walks in when in town, but now I need to get at least into cardio 4-5x per week in addition to that. Pants are tight. :blink:

Starts tomorrow since today I have to do all the running around to get set back up here, but I know it's going to feel good to get back into it. I think I'll switch away from watching the tvs though, I've gotten into the audiobook habit with long drives and am enjoying it, also better for the brain.

:weightlifter:

[randrum]

Went to the gym after work.

Spent about 30 minutes doing upper body work. I increased my weights a little this week and am focusing on strengthening my right shoulder. I've noticed that it's been bothering me after my swims this last couple weeks.

Then I did 20 minutes on the elliptical. I wanted to get a little cardio in, even though my big cardio days are Mon, Wed, Fri.

[cinnamongrrl]

I started the day with yoga before work

Then cleaned two houses for a total of 5.5 hours.

Now, I'm contemplating doing a good workout from youtube or workout while I watch something on TV.... I'm sweating anyhow...might as well make it count :)

[cinnamongrrl]

I cleaned for 6 hours today

Came home and worked in the garden...which...involved moving a big cinder block which I plan to plant mint in...

Remembered I had bought Hip Hop abs like weeks ago...so I popped it in JUST to watch while I cleaned my house...and ended up doing the workout. It was SO FUN!

Then finally cleaned my house...yay

[Gemme]

I had a really good workout this morning!

E21 and I hung out as usual. It felt hard this morning. I was short on sleep and the gym felt especially warm. Bleh.

E21, random program, level 5
Stats: 327 cal, 3.02 mi, 35:00 min

I moved on to do upper body training and gave it a good shot. I did 2 sets of 12 reps each at maximum or close to maximum weight and I used some machines that I haven't used before and I used machines that duplicated and/or mimicked my usual circuit training machines so my major muscle groups got double the workout and I felt it by the end. Shaky!

There was a moment where I was doing the circuit training and a guy jumped on the machine that I was just about to hit so I moved on to the machine just past him. Then, when I was done and about to move back to that machine (the last of the circuit), another guy comes from outside and makes a beeline for THAT machine. REALLY??? I guess I sighed loud enough for him to hear because he looked at me and asked if I was going to use that machine. I admitted that I was and he said 'no problem' really easy and relaxed and went to work on another machine outside of the circuit training room so I finished quickly, sprayed it down and went to go get the gentleman and let him know that I was done and thank you. He was such a surprise!

Most guys in my gym are all grunts and self-involvement. Plus when I jumped on the elliptical, the shoe screecher guy from last year was DIRECTLY behind me. Thankfully, my music covered his incessant throat clearing and hacking.

:blink:

I finished up with a smidge of ab work and a good 10-12 minutes of stretching, paying special attention to my arms, shoulders and back.

[Kelt]

Does test riding half a dozen bicycles on blacktop when it's 102 degrees count?

It should. :bicycle:

[Gemme]

I got to go in late to work today so I was able to get a workout in this morning.

I jumped on the recumbent bike first.
Stats: 135 cal, 4.53 mi, 25:00 min

Then I moved on to doing lower body training and then about 8 minutes of stretching. It's hard for me to gauge exactly because the clock by the stretching area is broken. It keeps losing time and they won't replace it. Grrrr....

[cinnamongrrl]

I just got back from a wicked good hike on the Parkway....

It was almost entirely uphill...like reallyyyyyyy uphill.... and connected at one point with the Mountain to Sea trail...

Coming back was even harder. I have jello legs now... :|

I need to get some upper body work done to balance all the hiking out...but...right now I just need to rest a bit....lol

[~SweetCheeks~]

Went on a walk this morning, cleaned house and ran errands. Learning just how much I can handle and trying to find things I can do low impact. I am just getting back on the wagon after a month hiatus. Tho I have only been really exercising This year. I have a long journey ahead. Looking forward to a healthy me!

[cinnamongrrl]

Went on a walk this morning, cleaned house and ran errands. Learning just how much I can handle and trying to find things I can do low impact. I am just getting back on the wagon after a month hiatus. Tho I have only been really exercising This year. I have a long journey ahead. Looking forward to a healthy me!

Welcome Sweet Cheeks :)

This is a great forum for exercisers! I learn stuff all the time.

I can tell you there are tons of free beginner exercise videos on youtube. I get DVDs at Walmart or thrift stores. I like to keep it fresh. And even if I can't do the ENTIRE video...5 minutes of exercise is better than none...10 minutes is better than 5 and etc...

I'm personally loving yoga and how it's made my joints feel better. When I first started, I couldn't even hold a plank...at all...now I do ok :)

I know I am looking forward to your progress!

[Gemme]

Good hard workout this morning, exercisers.

I hit the elliptical first.
Stats: 277 cal, 2.66 mi, 30:00 min, random program, level 4

Then I jumped into upper body training. I started in the circuit training room and did 2 sets of 12 reps at maximum or nearly maximum weight for each machine. I moved on to the machines out in the main area and started on them. Most of them mimic the machines in the circuit training and are only slightly different....maybe giving a wider range of motion or changing the body's resting angle, for example. I used each one that was even the slightest bit different than the circuit training room machines.

It was tough. My muscles were already tired when I got to them so all I could push out was a set of 12 and a set of 10. For almost all the machines, that took me to muscle failure. My form was suffering so I didn't push it past that. Better safe than sorry!

I also spent more time on my abs today. I hit up 2 ab machines and then before I stretched, I hit the mat and did V sit ups with a 10 lb round weight. I worked my obliques that way too. I stretched longer than usual too. I really wanted to smooth out my knotted arm and shoulder muscles. All in all, it was about a hour and 30 minutes I think. Hard to know for sure. That damn clock.....

[randrum]

I went golfing this morning. And am planning to spend the afternoon in the pool.

[Kelt]

Picking up one of these tomorrow for the river trails. :cheesy:

I've been out walking the trails for 2 hours each morning (including today) and I'd like to venture further.

http://www.bikingpoint.es/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Giant-Talon-27.5-4-2016.jpg

Of course I gotta wait until a heat wave...

I've started getting up at 5 anyway to beat the heat. :blink:

[nycfem]

I've been off track for a looonnnggg time. Here's hoping summer helps. it usually does!

Today 90 minutes walking in the park (to plus from the St Clair Stairs), then 10 sets of up/down on the St Clair stairs (176 stair steps per set), totaling 1760 stair steps.

Tomorrow I have a walk scheduled with a friend.

[Kelt]

I've been off track for a looonnnggg time. Here's hoping summer helps. it usually does!

Today 90 minutes walking in the park (to plus from the St Clair Stairs), then 10 sets of up/down on the St Clair stairs (176 stair steps per set), totaling 1760 stair steps.

Tomorrow I have a walk scheduled with a friend.

Dang!

She's back. :weightlifter:

:gimmehug:

[nycfem]

I went on an hour and a half walk with a friend. Exercise and much merriment. Fun!

[Kelt]

I rode around for an hour and a half this morning before it got too hot. I'm going to have to look at the mile markers to see how far I go. I was having too much fun to pay attention. I had a weird sea-legs thing when I got off, the ground was moving too slow and I kept tripping trying to walk. :thinking:

I suspect tomorrow will be a bit shorter.... The saddle sore part is already creeping in. :seconddoh:

[randrum]

Kelt, your new bike makes me want to break mine out. Might fix it up Thursday for the weekend. I need new tires.

Today was a light upper body workout. Didn't have a lot of time after work because I went to a basketball game. But I knew I could use the stress relief.

I'm thinking about investing in a punching bag, or going on occasion to a local boxing gym, for stress relief. I need it with the BS at work.

I also need to setup my new basketball net. Getting the driveway redone next week, with a pad on the side of the house to use as a court.

[Gemme]

Party at randrum's house in two weeks.

[nycfem]

Yesterday I did this again, being the creature of habit that I am:


Today 90 minutes walking in the park (to plus from the St Clair Stairs), then 10 sets of up/down on the St Clair stairs (176 stair steps per set), totaling 1760 stair steps.

I counted my sets by leaving a penny at the bottom of the stairs each set. When I came down and was about to leave my penny for my last set, I saw that some extra pennies had been added (neatly) by an unseen stranger. That was pretty cool!

[Kelt]

Yeah for outdoor exercise!

I seem to doing 'ride til it's 90*', which gave me an extra hour this morning. :cheesy:

Still no idea how far, not much, more wandering.

[nycfem]

Yesterday: 2 hour walk by the river at sunset, fantastic :)

[Kelt]

Great ride along the river 'greenbelt' paths today. Something I'm noticing about biking vs. walking is less notice. I come up an things quicker and around here that means surprising animals. Ever heard of flushing out quail? Yeah, scares the heck outta all concerned let me tell you. :blink:

The other "Yimminy Christmas!" moment was when I was on the path with golf course on one side (fenced off) and river on the other. Riding along and a deer decides to do one of those really cool graceful leaps over the fence from the golf course side to get to the river side. Unfortunately it landed what seemed like about 8 inches in front of me (probably more like 3 feet) on the trail and stopped to look at the oncoming bike (me). Near tragedy averted for both of us but it was close enough that I'm helmet shopping right now.

This works a lot better for me than a gym indoors although I'll be having to do both for a while to pay for the sins of a stressful several months and the extra pounds put on for it.

All in all, everything is good. :cheesy:

[cricket26]

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i am going to try her 30 days of yoga...go me!

[Gemme]

Great ride along the river 'greenbelt' paths today. Something I'm noticing about biking vs. walking is less notice. I come up an things quicker and around here that means surprising animals. Ever heard of flushing out quail? Yeah, scares the heck outta all concerned let me tell you. :blink:

The other "Yimminy Christmas!" moment was when I was on the path with golf course on one side (fenced off) and river on the other. Riding along and a deer decides to do one of those really cool graceful leaps over the fence from the golf course side to get to the river side. Unfortunately it landed what seemed like about 8 inches in front of me (probably more like 3 feet) on the trail and stopped to look at the oncoming bike (me). Near tragedy averted for both of us but it was close enough that I'm helmet shopping right now.

This works a lot better for me than a gym indoors although I'll be having to do both for a while to pay for the sins of a stressful several months and the extra pounds put on for it.

All in all, everything is good. :cheesy:

My exercise today consisted of cleaning metal boxes and chasing a chipmunk around my property.

Fast little dude.

:blink:

[DapperButch]

The saddle sore part is already creeping in. :seconddoh:

You'll be alright. You will build up scar tissue soon. :)


Unfortunately it landed what seemed like about 8 inches in front of me (probably more like 3 feet) on the trail and stopped to look at the oncoming bike (me). Near tragedy averted for both of us but it was close enough that I'm helmet shopping right now.



And THIS is when Mr. Dapper stopped riding his mountain bike. When Mr. Potato :dog:was a baby, he didn't realize he was supposed to be behind Mr. Dapper on the trails or next to Mr. Dapper. Instead he would run around in front. And pretty much stand there.

Thus the relatively new $3,000 bicycle was put away and Mr. Dapper bought some hiking shoes. :|

:| <----thinking about how Mr. Potato is 10 years old now, and getting slower...hmmmm :fastcycling:

Speaking of cycling...

[Rockinonahigh]

I finely got my new recumbent bike sorta broke in so it pedals easyer, it sure is easyer than the old regular exercise bike better on the back too. Then I got a rower, not to fancy but after some making some ajustiments it's doing pretty well, having short legs isn't a plus for riding one of these things but is do able. My legs are sore after a 3 mile ride at 9.9mph at the 3rd setting. Not to shabby to start with. The rower, I don't feel a thing yet cause the book said not to row more than 10 to 15 minits at the time...Oh well its a start with new stuff, at the moment the bugs are so bad outside using anything is a war with them or the heat will suck the air right out of me with the humidity as bad as it is with more rain coming for the next few days, to bad some how we could haul all the rain to the states that need it, we can put men in space but can't get water to the places that need it....something is wrong about that.
Yes, I am rambling but sometimes it's a good thing to do. You all have a safe and fun 4th of July.

[Kelt]

And THIS is when Mr. Dapper stopped riding his mountain bike. When Mr. Potato :dog:was a baby, he didn't realize he was supposed to be behind Mr. Dapper on the trails or next to Mr. Dapper. Instead he would run around in front. And pretty much stand there.

Thus the relatively new $3,000 bicycle was put away and Mr. Dapper bought some hiking shoes. :|

:| <----thinking about how Mr. Potato is 10 years old now, and getting slower...hmmmm :fastcycling:

Speaking of cycling...

Thinking maybe Mr Potato could be Mr Couch Potato for a few hours while Daddy Dapper gets his butt back in a saddle. :thinking:

You'll be alright. You will build up scar tissue soon. :) :cheesy:

[girlin2une]

Loving all the bike "talk"

[Gemme]

I got a good start to my 4th even though the gym was miserable. Hot and muggy inside a gym is not a good feeling.

Or smell.

:passinggas:

I persevered!

E21, random program, level 5
Stats: 273 cal, 2.24 mi, 30:00 min

I moved on to lower body weight training with a small side of abs and then some stretching.

It'd been several days since my last official workout and I needed it. My hips were getting tight again. I've got to push my laziness aside at night and keep doing my PT exercises even if I don't "work out" that day. Those suckers work!

I'm good to go now.

:thumbsup:

[cricket26]

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i can see right now it will be difficult to do yoga with mr mighty mouse around, at the end of day one she challenged me to do absolutely nothing for a moment...i had to put him out of the room for 5 minutes as he was all over me the whole time!

[nycfem]

90 minute walk in the park, actually I was there for almost 3 hours but much time was spent doing other things like taking photos and having the obligatory red white and blue popsicle…

[cricket26]

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i think it is working...but at the end of day 2 i got a little stressed...again...sigh

[Gemme]

TB2ISQZ5Mb0



i think it is working...but at the end of day 2 i got a little stressed...again...sigh

Exercise and yoga isn't designed to keep you from getting stressed. Stress happens. Regular exercise helps you deal with the stressors better.

[Gemme]

This morning, I hopped onto the recumbent bike for 20 minutes.
Stats: 114 cal, 4.10 mi

I moved on to upper body training and I think I've learned something about myself. I must have a very intense or 'don't fuck with me' look on my face when I do my circuit training because I was working through the circuit and had just finished one machine, put the paper towel down with my stuff and turned to hop onto the next machine in line when a lady walked in from the main area and aimed for that same machine.

I looked at her. Didn't say a word. We both stopped.

She said, "Oh, okay." and moved to another machine.

I've had giant muscle heads backtrack from doing the same thing.

I must be a badass when I'm hot, sweaty and breathing hard.

:blink:

I finished up with light ab work and stretching. I was alone in the stretching area, which was Heaven. Lately, the loud mouth breather has been in there and I just want to smash my foot in his face when he goes, "Whoosh! Whoooooosh! Whoooooooooosh!" followed by "Ugh! Ugh! UGH!"

This isn't your yoga class, dude. Weird sounds are NOT recommended or appreciated.

*annoyed*

[nycfem]

I took an hour and a half walk in Central Park with a friend. It was longer, but there were various stops and starts.

[Kelt]

Hour biking on the trails :)
Hour brisk walk on the trails :)
Hour on the recumbent in the gym

Okay, that last bit was me trying to find somewhere showing Tour De France coverage.
No luck :(

[cricket26]

Exercise and yoga isn't designed to keep you from getting stressed. Stress happens. Regular exercise helps you deal with the stressors better.



but my stress was a dog licking my ear while i try to do yoga, and the computer dying 5 minutes before the workout was over...ugh!


*clasps hands together and closes eyes...i am calm :praying:

[Rockinonahigh]

Something may be off on my calorie counter on both my rower and recumbent bike, I rowed for 15 minutes but used only 58 calories, then on the recumbent bike I rode for 19 minutes and only burned up 70 calories going 8.9 mph for just a bit over three miles. Ya'll that was a lot od sweating for so few calories one thing for sure my legs gotta burn going but my bad knee hasn't hurt yet.

[Gemme]

but my stress was a dog licking my ear while i try to do yoga, and the computer dying 5 minutes before the workout was over...ugh!


*clasps hands together and closes eyes...i am calm :praying:

Okay.

That made me laugh.

Next time, plug your laptop in before your video plays and put the pup outside or in another room and shut the door to the room you are using.

Or

Roll with it. Use the opportunity to work your abs some more as you giggle and laugh and then use your imagination or just repeat what the last video ended with.

These are totally fixable things. Trying to make my customers with dementia remember to come in and pay? Now that's leaning towards not feasible or at least time intensive.

You can do this!

[randrum]

I ran a mile today before logging 1800 yards in the pool.

I need to start running more. I have a race on July 25th and another the end of August. The first is a 5k, and the other is 3 nautical miles at the local naval station.

[cricket26]

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computer problem solved! i added you tube to my wii! i still had puppy love while doing yoga...but it was the older chihuahua and she is not as persistent as the puppy :praying: namaste

[Ascot]

I cleaned out my 'fridge. That was pretty strenuous.

[cricket26]

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i am posting these in case someone else can use them :praying:

[~SweetCheeks~]

Walking and a ton of it today. Back is sore tonight.

[Rockinonahigh]

I had some things to do today that had me out for most of the day, I did a lot of walking and driving with out a. c. (yep its out again) the hot weather was/is an ass kicker, from now on till cooler weather I 'm becoming a vampire and not going out till after dark.

[Gemme]

I had an early morning appointment to get my car inspected so I hit the gym a little after 6am today but it was already miserable inside.

Bah.

This is how it played out:

E21, random program, level 5
Stats: 183 cal, 1.58 mi, 20:00 min

Lower body training using a 3/12 (3 sets of 12 reps each) formula at max known weight. I was even able to up my weight on the seated leg curl, ab crunch and abb/adduction machines but I lowered the weight on the back machine and gave myself a few more reps. 75 lbs felt like too much of a strain and I don't mess with my back so it's back (HA!) to 65 lbs for now.

I ended with about 8-9 minutes of stretching.

[cricket26]

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i love the 16 minute workouts :praying:

[cricket26]

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i really needed this today...i feel better already :praying:

[nycfem]

I went to the gym today. It was hard to get myself to go, as it is whenever I am not in a pattern of going. I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster. A man near me farted. I'm pretty sure it was him. There was a slight chance it was a passerby crop dusting. I said out loud without looking, "That was some fart." After my stepping, I did 25 minutes of yoga. Wow, I'm really starting at zero since I've been out of the gym so long (had to go down in all my activities). Yet, still, a great work out!

[Rockinonahigh]

30 minutes on the bike, 30 minutes on the rower when I got done I was dripping wet from sweating. Other than feeling like a limp noodle i'm doing good.

[Kelt]

I went to the gym today. It was hard to get myself to go, as it is whenever I am not in a pattern of going. I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster. A man near me farted. I'm pretty sure it was him. There was a slight chance it was a passerby crop dusting. I said out loud without looking, "That was some fart." After my stepping, I did 25 minutes of yoga. Wow, I'm really starting at zero since I've been out of the gym so long (had to go down in all my activities). Yet, still, a great work out!

Look on the bright side; now you can get a great workout in half the time. :cheesy:

Here to find the silver lining!

[~SweetCheeks~]

Back has been spasming for a couple months off and on. Dr gave me some stretches and light exercises. Today, I got on a bicycle for the first time in over 10 years and I was actually able to ride. Also went to a 3 hour appointment to find out I have lost 35lbs in 2 months. I am so happy I am back on the path to a healthy me.

[cricket26]

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i took a break yesterday to drive to teddys...getting back today was rough it was a 30 minute one and i needed alot of breaks...sheesh...the puppy was good until the end and he had to be placed on my belly for the cool down :praying:

[Gemme]

On the 9th, I hit the gym and took on the Matrix (stair master-ish). I used the manual program and got 4 bumps up on the speed before it got a bit skeery. The steps are more angled and more difficult to navigate than old school stair master steps so it was a real work out even if it wasn't lengthy.

Stats: 93 cal, 603 steps, 15:30 min

I followed that with my upper body workout and then worked the ole abs and stretched.

[Rockinonahigh]

The last couple of days I have done upper body work, my knees and legs needed a rest, tomorrow back to the bike and rower. I can see some changes from using the rower and bike but have gained three pounds, I just hope its fat turning into muscle cause I have really been watching my diet to keep out un needed carbs, corse it could be hope water melon someone gave me it's huge and I have given a lot of it away to keep it from going to waste but still have plenty in the fridge. I have nearly quit drinking sodas of any kind and gone to crystal lite, unsweet tea, V8 or V8 splash of some kind...yes water too.

[nycfem]

2 hour walk in the park, loving the summer

[Gemme]

Good morning, exercisers!

The past few days have been hard on my body. I stayed up very late one night and was shorted on sleep that and another night and there's the usual stress from upper management that just makes my tush pucker. I wanted to be more kind to my body today but I absolutely have to take advantage of days (almost) off so I agreed to do a little bit of mild cardio and only do 2 sets but at high weights. I thought that was a nice compromise and it seems to have worked.

I did half an hour on the recumbent bike.
Stats: 168 cal, 5.95 mi, 30:00 min

It was a lower body workout today. I did the max weights for each machine and even bumped a couple of them up a smidge. I'm at 50 lbs of resistance on the abdominal crunch machine now, so that is a step in the right direction.

I noticed this during my last workout but failed to mention it in here at that time....I'm getting stronger! That's the goal, of course along with better health, but when you are plugging along it doesn't always sink in that this. is. working. But last workout and this one too; I noticed just how much I've improved from where I started and what my initial max weight was and what it is now. It definitely made me happy and put a big smile on my face when the realization kicked in.

Today's acknowledgement not only brought a smile to my face but put some pep in my step. It's about that time again--for those who don't like menses talk, skip the rest of this paragraph--and I tend to either feel really drained and blah or, like now, really invigorated and powerful and that feeling of personal power makes me feel sexy too. It's a win win on the good months and something to look forward to the rest of the time.

I hope everyone has a marvelous day and, if not, work it out!

:weightlifter:

[nycfem]

3 hour walk in the park but counting it as two because I was with a baby and his parents so that slows things down considerably. Had a great time!

[Gemme]

I got some more time in walking a large art festival. Granted, it wasn't more than a stroll since the crowds were thick but I did it and it lasted almost 3 hours so it counts, right nyc?

[ksrainbow]

Being that I am a EVS at the local hospital: which requires constant movement for both upper and lower extremities. From the fine motor skills to the overall strength to lift/bend.

My past has been one of a professional *desk-jockey* to a current physical laborer: I am finding muscles and tendons that have been lazy! So for 8 hours of constant movement in all respects: I am now searching for comfy shoes to help the Achilles tendons.

So yes...my physical work/out is exercise that I am learning to adjust too as well as shifting my overall work abilities! Oh how I love the elevators :) !

[cricket26]

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wow still sore from the day 6 ab work out...so this went by fast and i loved it....no i did not put my elbows on my knees and stand on my head...tyvm :praying:

[cricket26]

why is it getting harder instead of easier....:praying:

[nycfem]

Yesterday and today: 30 minutes on the Stairmaster. Been feeling sluggish lately, but at least got to the gym!

[Rockinonahigh]

Three miles on the rower and three miles on the bike, tired / sore isn't even the right words.

[Gemme]

I had a good one today, exercisers!

I started on the elliptical but got stuck in the middle where it's the hottest so it was a short stint.

E17, random program, level 5
Stats: 165 cal, 1.42 mi, 18:00 min

It was upper body day and I actually ate enough peanut butter with my banana to carry me through the whole workout. I didn't get shaky at the end, so that was nice.

I did 2 sets of 12 through the circuit room machines and the outside machines as well. Max or near max weights on each one. For the most part, my form was good too so that's helpful.

Not a bad way to start the day!

[cricket26]

a short one today and it was nice cause i have things to do....:praying:

[Rockinonahigh]

Day three of rowing then biking for three miles each, my right leg feels fine but my left feels like the pain goes as far as the top of my tail bone in one long pull with pain and being tight. My left knee is ok to ride or row with but walking it doesn't do to good, I will be glad when the 28th gets hear so they can re do the supratz injections, instead of doing three shots we going to do the full total of five so hopefully it will make it for 6 months instead of going out with five weeks to go like I'm doing now. Tomorrow I will do a few other exercises to give my knee and leg a bit of rest. I am doing stretching before and after I workout.

[AlchemyGrrl]

Hi! I worked out for an hour today. Water aerobics. The tummy crunches really got to me...I loved being in the water though. I have been doing this water aerobics class 3 days a week for most of the last year. I am feeling so successful I have decided to add 2 more hours a week of a hybrid pilates/yoga class. Thanks for being here. What a great topic

[nycfem]

Today I did two hours on the stairmaster. That was cool because I've never done it that long. In fact, I was surprised it let me! I did it at a slow pace ranging from Level 1 to Level 7 (I did the bell shaped program). So it ranged from 24 steps per minute at Level 1, super slow, to Level 7, 68 steps per minute (still not too fast but tiring). I really enjoyed it a lot!

[cricket26]

i have to say this was my favorite day...i will do this one again :praying:

[Gemme]

Way to go, cricket! Given your initial puppy challenges, I'm glad you are sticking with it. It sounds like you really enjoy the program. I haven't watched the videos you posted yet but I think I'll start tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration!

[cricket26]

My back popped with this one :praying:

[Rockinonahigh]

My back popped with this one :praying:

I've been there and done that, ice and rest help a lot, take care.

[Rockinonahigh]

Yesterday was the first day in two weeks I was able to do all the exercises I have been doing in one session, about an hour and a half. It was rowing, biking both three miles. Working with free weights doing four different things, the thigh master for an 80 count then a few things on my bow flex. I wasn't in a rush but wasn't lagging any either, both my warm up and cool down were good and best of all no blood sugar crashes .
Today I wanted to work with the stuff on the patio that isn't even near as hard for me as the rowing a d biking, things started out good so as I was shooting hoops I got a spazz from hell on the right side of my back that kept on that seemed like forever. I did stretching exercises for a while and got to ease up some, I finished on the bow flex then found an ice bag to put on my back. At the moment it feels like pressure with burning but is getting better, keeping ice on it helps a lot, tomorrow I will do more stretching then some light exercises that won't be a big issue. If it isn't better in a day or two I will go see my chiro for a readjustment.

[cricket26]

No popping this time...and the back popping last time was a good thing with no pain...my back feels better :praying:

[nycfem]

On saturday I spent a few hours in the park with friends- I counted it as a one hour walk :)

[cricket26]

Almost half way done and i am seeing a difference in my body and mind :praying:

[cricket26]

I needed some encouraging today but i did it! I am half way done! Woo hoo! :praying:

[Gemme]

I had a shorter workout this morning.

E21, random program, level 4
Stats: 133 cal, 1.18 mi, 15:00 min

I did upper body training. 2x12 format.

Abs and stretching.

[cinnamongrrl]

My pedometer said I walked 3.8 miles while working today....plus a lot of up and down the stairs...I knew I walked a lot there...but wow...

[cricket26]

Yup ...a short one :praying:

[Gemme]

My arms and shoulders were sore from yesterday's workout. Good. I'm doing something right.

[cricket26]

My favorite one so far...:praying:

[Gemme]

Okie dokie. I get to do upper body only at this point and NO cardio.

We're thinking it's a sprain but you never know.

[Blade]

I got mine today running to the house after the wasp sting LOL whew what a cardio

[Kelt]

Okie dokie. I get to do upper body only at this point and NO cardio.

We're thinking it's a sprain but you never know.

Swimming! You put the kick board under your feet and go like mad with your arms, serious cardio with just upper body. :cheesy:

Solved, I hope your ankle gets better soon..

[randrum]

My workouts have been limited as of late. I hurt my shoulder a few weeks ago. Well, more like aggravated an old injury. But it's pretty bad this time. I have an appointment with an orthopedic this coming Thursday.

I did run my first 5k of the year yesterday. Not my faster ever, but I wasn't unhappy with it either. Plus it was really a hot, humid day.

[cricket26]

For balance i really need to mute the tv...yes i am distracted by her...:praying:

[Karysma]

I am relatively new to exercise. I am mostly concerned about getting injured at work so I am going to have to pick it up. I am also starting to work on some cardio because.. well.. I want to be able to breathe going up stairs! lol!

So, right now I am doing the following:
Daily couch to 5K exercises - though I am already trailing on the jogging minutes.. lol!
15 min on the bike
A 30 day core challenge.

So far I am at the end of week 2 - which has to be a record for me. So yay!

[Gentle Tiger]

Hi Everyone. It has been a while since I have posted here. I got back to walking. I try to walk at least 5 miles a day. Some days are easier than others. Doing step tacking with friends has definitely helped. Using Fitbit and Argus. It's good for those who, unlike myself *cough* are competitive. Helps keep me motivated when I really don't feel like doing anything.

[cricket26]

This one was very relaxing after a stressful monday :praying:

[cricket26]

i will be done in 10 more days! :praying:

[cricket26]

9 more days! :praying:

[randrum]

Looks like I'm going to be laying low for a little while. Well, as much as I ever do.

I have a SLAP lesion in my right shoulder. Doc wants me doing PT 2-3x a week for the next month. Said running is okay, but no weights, swimming, golf...

Kind of bummed. But need to take care of it if I want to (hopefully) avoid surgery.

[cricket26]

8 more days...i am counting down as i am ready to be done :praying:

[Gemme]

The foot is getting better so I worked out yesterday morning.

E21, random program, level 4
Stats: 251 cal, 1.73 mi, 30:00 min

I did work the lower body but was very conscious of how much weight I used and how I felt during all parts of the motion. Light abs and stretching finished my workout.

[DapperButch]

Mr. Potato and I walked to the yogurt shop. :dogwalking:

Then I tied his ass to a no parking sign and went in.

The owner came out and gave him some yogurt.

Then we went home. :dogwalking:

The end.

[Kelt]

Looks like I'm going to be laying low for a little while. Well, as much as I ever do.

I have a SLAP lesion in my right shoulder. Doc wants me doing PT 2-3x a week for the next month. Said running is okay, but no weights, swimming, golf...

Kind of bummed. But need to take care of it if I want to (hopefully) avoid surgery.

Had to look that one up. Looks like it would hurt and be hella inconvenient. Bummer, get better.

Mr. Potato and I walked to the yogurt shop. :dogwalking:

Then I tied his ass to a no parking sign and went in.

The owner came out and gave him some yogurt.

Then we went home. :dogwalking:

The end.

Mileage.

This is the exercise thread yanno...

See Gemme posts.

[DapperButch]

Mileage.

This is the exercise thread yanno...

See Gemme posts.

Welp. Two days ago I did the eliptical for 40 minutes while Mr. Potato was beside me on his personal treadmill for 18 minutes. :dog:

Does that count? It's a little sumthin'

[Kelt]

Welp. Two days ago I did the eliptical for 40 minutes while Mr. Potato was beside me on his personal treadmill for 18 minutes. :dog:

Does that count? It's a little sumthin'

Of course it counts! Now just do that everyday. :cheesy:

I'm still doing my river walk/ride everyday and I'm up to over 2 hours aday although I mix it up and it's not all strenuous.

For my walk phase I've been listening to audiio books while I get caught up on a subject, so I think that counts as more like wandering.

There are however, this time of year, big wild turkeys, eagles, and beavers.

The turkeys were a bit intimidating at first as they like to stand sentry on either side of a bridge I use and I had never encountered them before. We now have a 17 foot rule. I walk slowly and quietly around them and they maintain this weird 17 foot distance. I speed up, they speed up, I slow down, they slow down. It works to keep the peace.

:turkeyday: <<< This will have to do.

[Karysma]

*groan*

Ouch.

But at least I did it.

:|

[~SweetCheeks~]

Went for a short walk. Then went on youtube and found some good workouts made specifically for people who are obese. I did 45 mins straight of the workout videos and I feel great. Felt so good to feel the burn. Hoping to increase my level of exercise as I want to lose and build muscle at the same time.

[cricket26]

I finally vacuumed the floor before this workout...because an added perk of yoga is noticing how dusty your hardwood floors are :praying:

[Karysma]

I have to say... Yesterday I was so unhappy with my exercise.. and in general. I barely made it to 2.5-3min jogging at a time.. and I had gained about 0.75 of a lb over the week. I was bummed!

Today I seem to have broken through a wall. I found that I was feeling good at the 3 min jog marker and was able to make it to almost 8 minutes before the burn got me. I was amazed! It wasn't even the shortness of breath that was getting me. The biking seems to be helping in that regard. I am glad I added it!

I guess that the weight gain was some muscle??


Yay!

<-- proud of me!

[Gemme]

I cleaned a LOT today. Sweeping is good for the obliques and your core if you do it right.

[~SweetCheeks~]

Loving the You tube videos I found and I am doing them right along with the trainers. twice a day and I am feeling so good after!

[nycfem]

I just caught up on the thread. I have been to the gym twice since I last posted but I need to not procrastinate in posting my exercise so I don't forget the specifics since many of us are all about the specifics :glasses:. I did an hour plus on the stair master both times and then about 15 minutes of floor exercises: stretching, yoga, abs, that kinda thang. Gonna end this with a cricket touch: :praying:

[Gemme]

Yoga always sounds dirty to me but not nearly as fun as dirty things should be.

Downward dog, anyone?

[DapperButch]

I cut my grass.
And my neighbor's grass.
And my other neighbor's grass.
Mr. Potato did not. :dog:

[Gemme]

I did good this morning. I got there milliseconds after the gym opened and hopped right on my elliptical after saying hello to one of my gym acquaintances.

Stats: 176 cal, 1.37 mi, 20:00 min

I followed that up with upper body training. I didn't want to stay too long (errands, work and such to do today) so I kept it really basic. I only did 1 set of 12 reps but I did it at maximum weight for all machines. I was pleased to see that I was able to increase my weights on some of the machines without losing form too badly beyond a few wobbles here and there.

Stretching finished it all off after a quick set on the ab machine. Same theory as above. I got to 50lbs on that.

I'm already feeling it in my shoulders so an anti-inflammatory would be good before bed tonight.

[cinnamongrrl]

I took Jacques for about a 3 mile, very hilly walk. (Next time I will bring my phone so I know the distance for sure!)

I also cleaned for 5.5 hours too...

Im thinking I will start the yoga challenge that Cricket is doing...I like variety :)

It felt good to literally stretch my legs. I havent been getting proper exercise and my body is letting me know it NEEDS it!

[nycfem]

I did an hour and 15 minutes on the stair master, light pace, and then 15 minutes of stretching. My gym has started to play some New Age music that is getting on my nerves. I think I will write them an email asking them to please mix it up a little.

[cinnamongrrl]

I did day one of the yoga challenge....

My hips need the reminder on how they SHOULD work...

Note: I specifically looked for new agey music on cable to do yoga to! But I can see how it would be annoying when youre trying to et into a groove. Theres a place and time for all music...

[cinnamongrrl]

I did day two of the yoga challenge before work. I gotta say...the sessions aren't at all lengthy, but they make their point. She is moving me in mysterious ways....and I like it!

After yoga I cleaned a house for 4 hours...I would like to pick up the hiit workout I was doing before. I was making good progress...

I have to say...one day of good exercise has made all the difference. I feel so much more energetic than I have for the past couple months. I've got a hiking partner too now so I have to train for some big hikes. My kid is an adventurer!

[nycfem]

I did 40 minutes on the stairmaster, a moderate intensity interval program. Then I did 20 minutes of floor work, stretching, yoga, abs, and the like.

Cricket you mentioned balance in yoga, and how the t.v. throws you off. I have noticed that little things throw me off, like if I have my hair down instead of in a ponytail holder!

[cricket26]

i took a couple of days off but i am back! lets do this! 6 more days! :praying:

[afrcnqueen]

Have lost 30lbs in 9months Yay me!! Although not good in how I lost it (depression and no appetite) and a little bit of exercise. Still have 15lbs to go to reach my ideal weight.
Started the 30 day Yoga challenge yesterday. Liking it so far (the video I mean)

TXU591OYOHA

[Gentle Tiger]

Wow, found out the hard way, music really does make a difference! My station was down one day and that turned into the lon-n-g-gest walk. Now I have a back up plan anytime that happens.

By the way, I found a good station w/ driving music that will get you moving if you walk/run to the beat - Workout Anthems - Dance on iRadio. Really good when you're not feeling motivated to push the pace. Oh, and I'm finally able to do a light jog for a mile. And then I walk the other 4. But I'm not able to do it consistently yet. I'll get there.

[randrum]

The recumbent bike has become my friend at the gym. Mainly because I can't really do much else. I start PT tomorrow for my shoulder.

[Gemme]

I hit the gym before 6am. It was already hot and a storm was brewing.

E21, random program, level 5
Stats: 138 cal, 1.20 mi, 15:00 min

I worked my lower body, same as last time with my upper body doing 1 set with 12 reps at maximum weights and then some ab work and stretching.

Shortly before I left, the sky opened up and it rained buckets, cats, dogs and a few gorillas too. Apparently, we didn't get a tornado but we did get a micro burst that tore through the state and took out power for more than 200,000 people.

It took them about 8 hours to get the power back on. Those poor guys. They've busted their butts today.

[cricket26]

this is a short one....5 more days! :praying:

[Gentle Tiger]

this is a short one....5 more days! :praying:

I am coming in late to the party Cricket. What are you counting down?

[Gemme]

I am coming in late to the party Cricket. What are you counting down?

30 days of yoga program.

oBu-pQG6sTY


i can see right now it will be difficult to do yoga with mr mighty mouse around, at the end of day one she challenged me to do absolutely nothing for a moment...i had to put him out of the room for 5 minutes as he was all over me the whole time!

[*Anya*]

It was yesterday...

Back to Pilates after way too long. Illnesses, work and life, in general, got in the way.

My Pilates instructor had me go very slowly but I really had some shaky muscles afterward.

So good to be back and I bought a series of private lessons as a gift to myself to be sure I go.

I feel great this morning.

[cricket26]

4 more days! gentle tiger i am doing the 30 day yoga challenge (as gemme said) and i am almost done...go me! :praying:

[nycfem]

Yesterday I did 40 minutes on the stair master (intervals, moderate intensity), then 20 minutes floor work, including weight lifting. I have not weight lifted in ages, and it felt great. I had forgotten how energizing it is. Going to try to get to the gym today, so I'll check in later.

[Gemme]

Cardio day!

I hit the elliptical for half an hour and then moved on to the recumbent bike for fifteen minutes and then finished with a touch of ab work and some stretching.

E21, random program, level 4
Stats: 269 cal, 2.28 mi, 30:00 min

B6, manual program, level 5
Stats: 80 cal, 2.64 mi, 15:00 min

[cricket26]

she is so darn perky she cheered me up! :praying:

[Gemme]

I had a good workout this morning.

E21, random program, level 5
Stats: 138 cal, 1.21 mi, 15:00 min

Upper body training. I did 2 sets, one at 12 reps and one at 10 reps. I paid more attention to my abs today and finished with a good stretch session, although I did tweak my neck just a tiny bit while stretching my back and hips.

Some days it feels like I can't win for losing.

:blink:

Oh, I have a nasty bruise on my arm from a moment of idiocity (my word) on my part yesterday.

Again.....I can't win.....

[cricket26]

previous post was days 27 and 28...

i am done! woo hoo! i have to say it was hard to stick with it but it was enjoyable once i got "on the mat"

i recommend this video series to anyone looking for non strenuous exercise due to health or injury...it is easily modified to various ability levels...pretty much anyone can do it....

the last video is a great every day work out for mind and body...and she doesnt talk! at all! (i complained thru the whole thing that she talks too much)

i will continue but probably not every day :praying:

[Gemme]

Quick workout this morning, exercisers.

I did 15 minutes on the recumbent bike, lower body weight training (1x12), abs, 10 minutes on the elliptical and then I stretched.

Stats:
B6, manual program, level 5
79 cal, 2.81 mi
E21, random program, level 4
90 cal, .75 mi

All in all, it was the tiniest of smidges over one hour.

[Smiling]

I have started to take a short walk every day at lunch whenever possible. Today, I did two laps around the campus. After work, I walked to the gym (because it feels a little bit silly to me to drive the three or four blocks to the gym to work out, lol).

I worked out on the elliptical for about 30 minutes on random because if I leave it on manual, I won't push myself, lol. I know me!

Then I walked home. All in all, not bad considering I'm just getting back into it - but once I have cemented the habit, I anticipate spending more time there. Right now, my extremities feel a little bit jello-ish, lol. It's a good feeling.

I am looking on Amazon to get one of those balls to sit on at my desk.

[randrum]

Had PT for my shoulder on Monday and Wednesday; I've refer to it as my torture time.

Then Tuesday and today I did 30 minutes on the recumbent bike. Plus the home version of shoulder torture.

The shoulder stuff hurts... a lot. And the bike is boring.

[nycfem]

Last Thursday (not yesterday) I went to the gym and did 45 minutes on the stairmaster and 15 minutes floor work. Today I went to the park and stayed about 3 hours but only counted it as an hour of walking because there was much meandering and taking of photos and the like. I have off until September 1st so I am looking forward to lots of time on this thread :)

[nycfem]

For the past year my struggle has been with consistency i.e. exercising regularly. Gemme, Kelt, anyone else who is consistent day after day, year after year, any secrets to share?

[Kelt]

For the past year my struggle has been with consistency i.e. exercising regularly. Gemme, Kelt, anyone else who is consistent day after day, year after year, any secrets to share?

I'm in the same boat my friend.

This last year has been tough for me too. A cross-country move, four months of medical shenanigans, and now the last six months of trying to live in two states has really whacked my routine. This isn't an excuse, but for me it's really hard to be consistent in my routines if I am not comfortable with my location or choice of activities.

For me and 9/10 of the battle is just plain showing up even if it is inconvenient or uncomfortable. I'm going home in a couple of days, and vowling to pick up where I left off. Wanna make a pact?

[Gemme]

For the past year my struggle has been with consistency i.e. exercising regularly. Gemme, Kelt, anyone else who is consistent day after day, year after year, any secrets to share?

I'm more of the consistent every 2-3 days at this point but I think that that will change again. Previously, when I was at the gym every day it wasn't because I wanted to be. It was as a band aid for my hip and sciatica issue. Unfortunately, it seems to be resurfacing so it's likely that you will again see daily or near daily workout logs from me.

Motivation. It's as simple as that. If you want something bad enough, you will do whatever it takes to achieve it. For me...dealing with this hip thing of mine...the motivation is the avoidance or minimization of pain. For others, it could be better health or a better mental outlook or fitting into long abandoned jeans and I do also achieve those things when I'm more consistent, but that's not my primary reason for dragging myself out of bed at 4:30 or 5am every morning when I do. I just don't like pain and being woken several times during the night from invisible stabbing knives and then not being able to get back to sleep for a while, as I was last night. I find that irritating. So I avoid it if at all possible. I guess you could say that avoidance is my key.

:blink:

I'm just thankful that it's not the combo again. The sciatica has remained in remission, for lack of a better word. But I'm going to have to do something about my hip. I still do my PT exercises and stretching when I work out every 3 days or so but I'm going to rev that up to doing them every day. It doesn't take long. About 10 minutes for a decent session. Maybe I'll give one of the yoga videos on my TV a try too and see if doing those things has a positive effect on my hip.

I wish I had better advice, J girl. When I found myself doing Lamaze breathing and having to mentally prepare myself to roll over to get out of bed this morning, I realized that I've got more work ahead of me. I still haven't finished paying off the last round with this thing, for cripe's sake!

cricket's been doing great with her yoga series. Maybe she has better tips?

[~SweetCheeks~]

Woke up with the urge to work out so, I did a couple workout videos and then some stretching and later will go on another hike. Feels good to want to exercise, now I just hope this continues.

[cricket26]

i normally walk the perimeter of my work building at least 4 times a day....which i am told is equivalent to a mile....it has been so hot i am down to one lap a day in the morning when it is cool....


nyc i have done this every day for 10 years ....i have to do it at the same time every day....and make it a part of my day...otherwise i find i wont exercise at all....


i dont put my laps at work in here because it is only a mile...but i thought my routine might be helpful for others :)

[Gemme]

I'm going to switch things up tomorrow.

:tea:

[nycfem]

Today I went to the gym and did 40 minutes of intervals on the stair master and then 50 minutes of floor work (weights, abs, legs, yoga, stretching).

It's always much harder to get myself to go to the gym than it is to go outside, but I think ideally it's good to mix it up when that's available.

[randrum]

For the past year my struggle has been with consistency i.e. exercising regularly. Gemme, Kelt, anyone else who is consistent day after day, year after year, any secrets to share?

I struggle with the same problem. Especially after a vacation or like now, when I'm injured. I agree with Kelt though, half the battle is just showing up.

I also found time of day makes a difference. I'm more inclined to make my work out in the morning than after a day of work when I'm tired and just want to go home.

[Gemme]

Well, I shook things up all right.

I didn't work out and since I just took my evening shower, it's not likely to happen now either.

:blink:

[Kelt]

Well, I shook things up all right.

I didn't work out and since I just took my evening shower, it's not likely to happen now either.

:blink:


Just call it a 'planned recovery day' and it'll look like it was on purpose!

[Gemme]

Just call it a 'planned recovery day' and it'll look like it was on purpose!

Ha!

I need one of those on a regular basis. About 2.5-3 weeks or so ago, I fell and twisted my left foot. All the muscles from the top of the foot, across the outside, to the heel and partially underneath the foot were pulled enough that it was excruciating to put weight on it for a couple of days. Yes, I RICE'd it. No, I haven't been to the doctor yet. But I will since it's still a bit tender to the touch.

This past week I had an incident, shall we call it, with a piece of work machinery and the bruise from that is just now starting to heal. I got some weird looks when I went out because it first looked like a Nike swoosh and then the bottom of the swoosh broke out and spread and then it looked like someone punched the Hell out of me. I got a lot of concerned looks from customers and gym patrons so I've had to wear longer sleeved shirts to keep the noseys away.

I have always been a little hard on myself, accidentally, but it's definitely getting worse. Jeebus, I really am getting old.

:blink:

[nycfem]

Yesterday, 1 hour walk in the park with a friend on the Highline (an old aboveground railroad track turned into an urban park, railroad style).

Today, 50 minutes on the stair master (intervals, Levels 2/6), followed by 40 minutes of floor work: abs, weight lifting, yoga, and stretching.

[Gemme]

Early morning workout. I'm going back to doing more of them to keep my hip in line.

E21, random program, levels 5/4/3
Stats: 265 cal, 2.15 mi, 30:00 min

This was very difficult for me today. Not sure if it was because of the hour, because I needed/wanted more sleep, the time between this and the last workout or what, but cardio felt very hard this morning. My right leg was tight. Like bowstring tight. So I dropped from level 5 to level 4 and that helped some but it was still really hard and it was hot in there and I couldn't feel anything from the fans and I was getting pissed, so I dropped it down again to level 3 and things got better.

Upper body weight training. 2 sets with 12 reps at decent but not maximum weight, except for a couple machines because I just felt like it on them.

I got in a little more of an ab workout than usual so I'm sure I'll feel it later and I stretched a bit more than usual since I started the day out so gnarled and tight.

I hated getting up early again to do this but by doing so, I allowed myself to take my time. I finished up at the gym, stopped at the grocery store and was still home by 8:15.

[nycfem]

Yesterday I did a one-hour walk on the Highline with a 69-year-old friend. He was fast. So much for age stereotypes. I asked him what he does to stay fit, and he said he swims every day.

Today I had a walking friend cancel on me. I knew she was in the unreliable category.

I ended up going to the gym and did 1 hr and 35 minutes on the stair master. It was because I was watching the MTV show Catfish. For the first 50 minutes or so, the workout was intense- sometimes the same level is moderate for me but today it was intense (Intervals, Level 2 and Level 6). For the last 40 minutes I did a decline: Level 4, 3, 2, and 1. Even the level 1 gave me a light to moderate work-out because my heart rate was so elevated from the intense part of the work-out. Then I did 55 minutes of floor work: arm and leg weights, abs, yoga, and stretching. I will sleep so nice tonight!

[Gemme]

Good morning, exercisers.

Today was lower body and cardio day.

E21, random program, level 4
Stats: 272 cal, 2.35 mi, 30:00 min

Lower body regimen: 3x12


seated leg press @ 90lbs

leg extension @ 40 lbs (this one's hard for me)

seated leg curl @ 55 and 70 lbs (switched halfway through as it was too easy)

glute machine @ 75 lbs (I kind of hate this machine....I miss the old style one where I could lay down)

calf extension @ 115 lbs (easy breezy)

abdominal crunch @ 40 lbs (I do this two ways. First, I facilitate the full range of motion and then I do another set at a limited range....about 15-20 degree range out of the usual 45 degree range so it winds up being 6x12 instead of 3x12).

hip adduction @ 135 lbs (when I first tried this machine, I asked if it was broken....the one at my previous gym had a different weighting system and felt harder to do)

hip abduction @ 135 lbs (same as above)

back extension @ 75 lbs


I stretched a bit more than usual today and probably took a full 15 minutes.

I think I'm going to check out the new LA Fitness that just opened last month. It's a drive I'd rather not make but this whole ventilation system at my current gym is driving me bananas. The circuit training room is good 99.9% of the time and the stretching area is good about 90% of the time but the main area? If you aren't on one of the blessed machines or empty spaces where the vents are specifically angled down, then you get bupkiss. Even under the fans is not great. They take the edge off but it's ridiculous. I've given them 2 years of my life and if I'm going to be spending more time in a gym again, it needs to be one I actually like to go to. Still....I'd be going from 1.5 miles from my home to 5 miles from my home. If they have a good enough program/plan/contract with enough incentives to counterbalance the drive and time en route, I think I'll switch.

[nycfem]

Today I went to the gym and did 1.5 hours on the stair master (interval program). It felt easy today. It's weird how the same levels can feel exhausting one day and not too challenging another day. Then I did 30 minutes of floor work: weight lifting, abs, stretching. It feels good to get back into weight lifting.

[Gemme]

I swept the Hell out of about 500 sq ft of space today.

[randrum]

Today was a rest day. Well, mostly. I did my shoulder exercises. But those only take about 10 minutes.

Early morning tomorrow for the 3 NM "run". For me it will be a walk because I'm not allowed to run.

Great job all week to my exercise buddies...friends? (not sure of the PC word to use)... on this thread. But I thought you should all know that even on days when I don't want to work out, you all inspire me.

:cheer:

[Smiling]

...I was on vacation, so that means a vacation from exercise, too, lol.

Today, I did two leisurely laps at work which is about a mile. After work, I walked to the gym (about 4-5 city blocks) and did an hour on the treadmill at varying speeds above 3. lol, I tried to take it off manual because, as I explained before, I will not challenge myself; BUT, the other program buttons wouldn't work (pity, lol; I was dreadfully disappointed) and I didn't want to change treadmills because I had a nice street view where I could people watch, listen to my headphones, and daydream.

I walked home.

Not much, but I mostly want to work on forming the habit of going to the gym every day right now (because actually getting my ass to the gym is the biggest challenge at this point) and as it becomes more automatic I can worry about upping the intensity and time of my workouts.

[cinnamongrrl]

meh....

Ive SO fallen off the wagon...but I agree with Randrum....Im inspired to get back to it by reading y'all's posts....

tomorrow is another day...

:praying:

[randrum]

Recovery day today. Mostly.

I completed the 3.45 mile "run" (which I walked) in 1:02:24. I wasn't expecting much. But it really was a nice event. Plus I got the "bling" which is always fun and it was a good cause.

Today I had PT after work, which is still kicking my butt. I need to schedule a follow-up with my ortho. Minimal improvement after 4 weeks of PT. And the pain hasn't lessened.

[Gemme]

That's a hard road, randrum. Hopefully, you'll turn a corner soon.

I tried some stretches before bed last night in the effort to lessen my hip issue. No dice. It still woke me up and my body and I had a little talk. Of course, it basically consisted of me whining and my body not listening but whatevs, right?

Good talk.

:blink:

[Gemme]

Good morning, exercisers!

I had a good workout this morning.

E21, random program, level 4
Stats: 189 cal, 1.56 mi, 21:00 min

Then I did my upper body training and ab work.

Then I popped onto the recumbent bike.

B6, manual program, level 3
Stats: 70 cal, 2.19 mi, 15:00 min

Then I stretched reeeeeeallllly good.

Done!

[Rockinonahigh]

The knee doc has let me go back to working out as long as I am easy and if it hurts ease of to a lower rate or move on to something else.
At the moment I have been getting rid of wasp and hornets that have taken over parts of my garage on hidden spots of the patio roof. If it hadn't been for my fur kid Rowdy I wouldn't be hear I would be God only knows where, she wouldn't let me go to a part of the patio that has a work bench with small exercise equipment. She would bark at the roof then get by my legs and not let me go to a point by the table.. she would bark and look the over hang for me to check out but I couldn't find anything till I looked out the window to see under the eves where a soft ball sise red wasp nest was, so glad she did cause I would have been in a world of trouble if they had gotten ahold of me.SO far I have zapped three nest and one in the top pipe support of my bow flex.. still on the hunt as I don't want to get bit nor do I want them bit.. good fur kid got an extra treat.

[randrum]

I've been slacking this week.

Yesterday I came home and passed out on the couch.

Today I had PT. And decided that was enough of a workout.

[Smiling]

Randrum - Must've been something in the air yesterday; I was crashed out cold on my couch by 6pm.

Today I walked a total of 6 miles briskly. I got a treadmill by the window with a decent street view, but the best one (the one I had on Monday) was already in use. I didn't mind the change except I was right next to the cubbies where people store their stuff and people were coming over constantly.

I became a little annoyed by the presence of a woman who was standing too close to me and sending text messages for like 15 minutes. It felt like she was only at the gym to be able to tell all her friends she was there and not to work out. But then I decided that much of my annoyance was due to the fact that I felt really gross from sweating profusely and that is why I didn't want anyone near me.

Then I felt better because if I was too stinky she could have just texted somewhere else. So then I was over it (even though I still don't like it when strangers hang around or mill about too close to where I am trying to work out).

I am drinking lots and lots of water which makes me feel really good. That probably adds to the sweatiness and the grossness I felt is because I'm starting to seriously detoxify.

Next step is to be better about stretching. I would really love to get my sleep/wake cycle reset enough to where I could get the workout done before work, but I'm not there yet.

[ksrainbow]

I pushed a 150 lb metal cart fully stocked: and used all of the stock to clean doctors lounge, three conference rooms, and human resources' new orientation 'galla! Not to mention sanitizing 6 bathrooms :)

[nycfem]

Today was a good exercise day. In the afternoon I went to the gym and did 45 minutes of 5 minute intervals (level 2, level 6) on the stair master and then did 45 minutes of weight lifting, leg weights, abs, and stretching. Then in the evening I went for a 1 hour walk with a friend in the park. She is 67, short, and a very fast walker.

[nycfem]

I did the exact same gym routine as Wednesday and then the same walk as Wednesday too but with a different friend! I start back at school/work on Tuesday so I'm getting in as many great work-outs as I can while I'm off!

[Gemme]

I stayed an hour later at work yesterday to catch up on some of the manual labor that is fast adding up as it tends to do at the end of the month.

I'd rather be doing Pilates or zumba but eh, whatta you goin' to do?

[cinnamongrrl]

In the afternoon I went to the gym and did 45 minutes of 5 minute intervals (level 2, level 6) on the stair master..

I really need to start loving the stair master more... everyone says its great for building hiking muscles and endurance. But it bores my pants off!! HOW DO YOU DO IT??

In other news....


I was up early on my day off and thought Id get back on the wagon. I walked Jacques for over an hour up and down (down is harder for me...go figure) 2 big hills for a total of 2.7 miles (according to my pedometer)

Im planning on doing some yoga once I vacuum...always a good incentive for cleaning the floor...when you know you will be laying on it...my hips just feel gooder when I do yoga regularly...

Maybe later I will try one of the Zumba tapes I got at the thrift store the other day...I like variety :)

[Smiling]

I'm going to go "hiking" this afternoon. I put quotes around that word because I'm not sure walking on a flat-as-a-pancake footpath necessarily counts as hiking per se, but it will be more than a "walk" because I'm going to push myself and go briskly and I will likely end up coming back just around the time when the sun starts to wane. I just feel like being outside today rather than cooped up in a gym.

Some of you are discussing the Stairmaster - I love working out on them (lol, or at least I did when I used to work out regularly) but I tend to be ahem...callipygian and I read that it is best for that body type to avoid the Stairmaster as it may "enhance" any curves in that area. I'm thinking that I will add that back into the repertoire, though, to give myself a more well-rounded (lol, pun not intentional) workout. At this stage of the game, having fun with it is most important, so I'm glad that you all mentioned Starimasters - it inspired me in that way.

I wish I could get my stupid DVD player to work - I'd love to start doing yoga daily! Damnit.

Oh yeah! And I bought a stability ball to sit on! So yay! That is all for now. :)

[nycfem]

I really need to start loving the stair master more... everyone says its great for building hiking muscles and endurance. But it bores my pants off!! HOW DO YOU DO IT??

I watch shows on my IPAD. I love how high intensity is. And yet so little pressure is put on the knees. It's super cool that way.

Ways I've made it more interesting:

1) This was a fail because I'm not strong enough for it but I tried wearing ankle weights while doing it. I saw another woman doing this successfully. Maybe one day.

2) I do a lot of 10 seconds forward, 10 seconds left side, 10 seconds right side. That keeps my brain active and uses different muscles when side stepping. I love to do this!

3) Put it on slower and do ballet-like leg extensions, feels very good. This is nice if you are doing intervals and during the slow part it gives the leg a good stretch.

4) Skip a step during the slow part of an intervals. This is hard but I manage it now and then.

5) Compete with yourself or others if at a gym. I love to see how many floors I can do, how long I can do, etc. And geeky as it sounds I love to be able to put in my initials for the high scores list.

I also like the stair master because it's very different than doing regular stair walking where we can adjust our pace. Those stairs just keep going on the stair master so there's no getting out of keeping the pace.

[nycfem]

I had to google this, lol!

but I tend to be ahem...callipygian)

[Smiling]

Fast forward a few hours and I did 6 miles - not the all day affair I had planned, but definitely effective nonetheless.

And I guess I'm doing pretty well with the clean eating because I don't have much food in the house right now (too lazy to shop today, lol) so I heated up a little bag of Zatarains red beans and rice (which usually tastes not great but palatable to me) and I think I inadvertently licked a salt shaker. Yuck!

Can't finish it. No way.

Ginger (what else, lol?) Kombucha for a zingy encore and to rid myself of that horrible salty taste.

But I guess I'm combining two threads now, so I digress....

:)

[nycfem]

I took a one hour walk in the park. I was supposed to meet a friend/acquaintance but she stood me up. Luckily the beautiful flowers and sunset did not stand me up :)

[uglyboi]

I walked about 5 miles today and then ate a chocolate cake!!!!!

[nycfem]

I walked about 90 minutes with a friend today in the park. It was quite humid but once one embraces it and begins to think of it as a sauna or a tropical paradise, it's a little better.

[Gemme]

I walked about 90 minutes with a friend today in the park. It was quite humid but once one embraces it and begins to think of it as a sauna or a tropical paradise, it's a little better.

You are so optimistic.

:)

It was just hot and humid to me.

[randrum]

Did arms only on the fan bike for 10 minutes. Then various shoulder exercises.

Followed that with 20 minutes, legs only, on the fan bike before I could not sit on the seat any more.

Then abs for about 20 minutes.

[Gemme]

Good workout this morning, exercisers.

E21, random program, level 3.
Stats: 223 cal, 1.99 mi, 25:00 min

I did lower body work today with a 2x12 formula. A bit taxing but not too strenuous.

Ab work and stretching ended the workout but then I hopped into the massage chair for about 5 minutes and then the hydromassage bed for 15 minutes.

[randrum]

So today was just not my day.

I was tired after work and thought I'd come home to workout.

Well, first my fan bike at home is terrible, so 10 minutes arms only was impossible. Then my shoulder exercises were just really painful today, so I did not get the full 20 reps of each exercise.

I have been feeling stressed and just blah lately, so I though yoga would be good. Center myself a little. During a 30 minute yoga video, I was interrupted by my dog, 2 phone calls, and my dad showing up unannounced at my place.

Needless to say, I don't feel less stressed.

[cinnamongrrl]

I am sidelined with an ankle injury :(

But I will be y'all's cheerleader...:cheerleader:

and I may try yoga...but its a freaky tendon in my inner ankle and it doesnt love when I flex...or walk....or breath...sooo we shall see....

[nycfem]

Today was my first day back at school after the break between summer school and the regular school year, and I want to get in to the habit of going to the gym at least every other day after work- so I went right to the gym. I already felt overstimulated from getting back into the fray of things at work and then going to the gym just felt kind of exhausting but I did it (45 minutes stair master- intervals, level 2 and 6; 45 minutes of abs, weight lifting and yoga). Glad we all have each other <3

[~SweetCheeks~]

I've been slacking majorly! I really need to get back on it!

[Gemme]

Good morning and happy 3rd day of September, exercisers!

I had a good one today.

E21, random program, level 4
Stats: 228 cal, 2.01 mi, 25:00 min

Upper body training, 2x12 format. I got some good ab work and stretching in today as well as a few minutes in the massage chair.

[randrum]

So my workout routine is going to be messed up for the next couple months, at least.

I saw the orthopedic today. I need to have surgery on my shoulder. But the earliest appointment I could get is Oct. 12th. So until then I'm on light duty. And only OTC Ibuprofen to deal with the pain.

I think it's going to be a long month...

[~SweetCheeks~]

Walked 6 laps around the dog park which is the size of a full size track. Getting back in the exercise groove!

[Gemme]

So my workout routine is going to be messed up for the next couple months, at least.

I saw the orthopedic today. I need to have surgery on my shoulder. But the earliest appointment I could get is Oct. 12th. So until then I'm on light duty. And only OTC Ibuprofen to deal with the pain.

I think it's going to be a long month...

That sucks! At least you'll be able to go to the Reunion before the surgery but that's a loooong time to be without pain medication. They wouldn't give you a small prescription at all? I want to kick them in their kneecap for you.

:weightlifter:

Of course, when I had pain medication, the anti-inflammatory worked far better than the muscle relaxer. If you take it easy....actually take it easy....it might not be too horrible.

Maybe.

:blink:

Good luck!

[Gemme]

I opted not to work out today as I am still very sore in the hip, back, shoulder and arms from work on Friday. If my grinder was functioning, it would have been a breeze but noooooo....now one of my arms looks a bit like the solar system with round bruises in a circular pattern from above my elbow to my forearm.

:blink:

[randrum]

I normally join my dad for a golf outing on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. But with my shoulder, I'm not able to golf.

I did go for a walk this morning. No idea how far.

[Gemme]

I got up and out this morning. The gym's open from 7-1pm for the holiday so I took advantage of it.

All cardio this morning as I'm still sore and tender in a few spots and don't want to damage anything.

E21, random program, level 4
Stats: 181 cal, 1.59 mi, 20:00 min

B4, manual program, level 4
Stats: 107 cal, 3.83 mi, 20:00 min

T34, manual program, no incline
Stats: 45 cal, .44 mi, 13:00 min

Yes, you read that right, exercisers. I was on the treadmill this morning. My physical therapist said no but I miss it soooo much. I only used it as a cool down and to test the waters. Things seem fine.

My hip's acting up again anyway even though I haven't been on the treadmill since the winter so that's my rationalization. I guess I'll see if it's valid or not down the line.

I finished up with the lightest bit of ab work and then had myself a really good stretch session.

[nycfem]

I took an hour walk in the park today. I'm super excited about what the park will be like in fall :)

[Mormegil]

I had a headache like all last night and most of the day today. So I slept in and was a lazy bum. I played Minecraft but I dont think that counts since it just uses thumbs mostly.

BUT Iam so looking forward to Autumn , thats my time of year. I can feel it coming and with it all my energy that hibernates in the summer when I step outside and feel Like im being cremated. I have plans I tell you...PLANS. Gonna lose some weight for sure.

[Gemme]

A good morning was had by me today, exercisers.

E21, random program, level 3
Stats: 88 cal, .73 mi, 10:00 min

Lower body workout using my 2x12 formula followed by ab work and some very nice stretching ended my gym time.

I also spent an hour with a coworker, hanging signs on a greasy fence. I then spent 20 minutes scrubbing my hands, arms, shoulder and elbows with Simple Green.

[randrum]

Skipped my workout today. My shoulder was super sore from PT yesterday, and it dictated my (lack of) desire to workout.

[Gemme]

Happy Friday, exercisers!

I got an early morning workout in today.

E21, random program, level 4
Stats: 92 cal, .81 mi, 10:00 min

I did upper body but today was more about rebuilding than maintaining or growing. I kept with the 2x12 formula but kept the weights reasonable.

Ab work was fairly thorough and I did some good stretching.

[Smiling]

I've been slacking for a number of reasons - wasn't feeling well for a few days, working a lot, etc; but mostly because I overachieve at slacking off!

Plan to get back on track this weekend - not saying my famous last words "I'll start on Monday" lol

Ahhh; I feel better now. That was really bugging me.

[RockOn]

Took the afternoon off ... had a huge heavy shelf unit I built 2 or 3 years ago ... I am tired of it so I brought it face down, cut it up into manageable pieces and loaded it on the truck, then cut up 3 other smaller pieces ... got that accomplished before it started raining ... continued working outside in the rain ... going through my 2 x 4 stash, slimmed down that rack

To sum up, my exercise experience consisted of picking up, carrying about 25 or so 2 x 4's and putting on my truck.

I always do that, it seems to be a pattern. I build something, use it a couple of years, then discard it because it becomes "old hat" and I want to redesign it. At least this cycle prevents boredom. LOL!

[Gemme]

Took the afternoon off ... had a huge heavy shelf unit I built 2 or 3 years ago ... I am tired of it so I brought it face down, cut it up into manageable pieces and loaded it on the truck, then cut up 3 other smaller pieces ... got that accomplished before it started raining ... continued working outside in the rain ... going through my 2 x 4 stash, slimmed down that rack

To sum up, my exercise experience consisted of picking up, carrying about 25 or so 2 x 4's and putting on my truck.

I always do that, it seems to be a pattern. I build something, use it a couple of years, then discard it because it becomes "old hat" and I want to redesign it. At least this cycle prevents boredom. LOL!

It's better to redesign something than to totally trash it. You worked your environmental muscles today!

[Gemme]

Another good morning, exercisers! Cardio day!

E21, cardio and manual programs
Stats: 226 cal, 1.91 mi, 25:00 min

The cardio program worked for the first half and then POOF, it didn't see me or read my HR any more. I guess I got too sweaty? Those machines have been sweated on so much for so long, I'm not surprised to have some snafus and shorts in some of them. I dunno. I made it work.

B6, manual program, level 3
Stats: 103 cal, 3.79 mi, 20:00 min

T34, manual program
Stats: 76 cal, .74 mi, 20:00 min

I took it super easy on the treadmill. I played with the incline a bit from zero to 1.5 and I kept it very slow except the one minute I jogged but I went at a speed that was slower than what I used to walk at so no one can say I'm pushing myself too hard.

:blink:

I worked on my obliques and stretched really well. My arms are sore from yesterday. Tomorrow is scheduled for lower body so I have a few days to recoup before having to worry about my arms.

[nycfem]

I had an exhilarating work-out today. I love work-outs where it's the main activity of the day instead of just fit in. It's much more relaxing. I did 45 minutes on the stair master (interval program, level 2/ level 6) and then 45 minutes of floor work: weight lifting, abs, leg weights, and stretching.

[Gemme]

I went gym shopping today, exercisers!

Here are my options:

Gym 1: current gym

Hours: 24 hrs during the week and from 7-7 on weekends.
Features: cardio machines, weight training, circuit training room, stretch area, free consultation, free training sessions, massage chairs, hydromassage bed, location is less than 2 miles from me.
Drawbacks: annual fee and ventilation. With the exception of the circuit training room, it's always hot in there and it affects my effort and results. No weekend classes.
Neutral: contract required
Option: 2nd gym I can go to with no paperwork change or additional charges that is 5 miles away, larger, newer and the temperature is better

Gym 2: meathead gym

Hours: reasonable. 5am-9-10pm and opens at 7 and 8 on the weekends through 7 or 8pm
Features: cardio, weight training, women's only circuit training room, private stretch area, one consultation with trainer, punching bag (always wanted one), sauna, free classes (some of which are really kick ass), free week pass, juice bar, month to month or 1 year or 2 year contracts with AAA discount. 2 week cancellation.
Drawbacks: annual fee, enrollment fee, parking lot hard to park comfortably, at peak times there can be wait periods for apparatus. Classes are first come, first serve. Environment is not 100% comfy for me. Farther away...about 3 miles one way.

Gym 3: new gym

Hours: reasonable. 5am-11pm and 8-8 on the weekends
Features: cardio, weight training, free classes (including weekend classes), racquetball courts, sauna, heated pool, Jacuzzi, one hour consultation and orientation, month to month contracts, great parking and it's huge (never crowded), 2 week cancellation.
Drawbacks: enrollment fee, location (5 miles each way)
Bonus: I saw a guy walking in as I was leaving and I played dumb and asked him if he went to the gym (I saw his lanyard so I figured he worked there). As it turns out, he is the General Manager and we chatted for a few minutes. He offered me one free hour of training if I give them a shot.


Gym 4: old gym

Hours: fairly reasonable. 5am-9pm, 7-6 on Sat, 8-3 on Sun
Features: cardio, weight training including free motion machines, nice owners (wife is about to pop out their first baby...a boy), free classes (including weekends), sauna, Jacuzzi, saltwater heated pool, orientation, varying contracts lengths/amounts of time, easy parking, 2 day pass. It's within walking distance from home.
Drawbacks: it's an old facility and kind of smells like it, the classes are very small. Some of the contract options (namely, the ones I'm looking at) are outrageously expensive.

Soooooo......which option would you choose. Oh, Gym 3 has a sale that ends tomorrow so snap, snap with your decision.

:weightlifter:

[nycfem]

I was going to sleep on it, but I think I'll go with what I'd choose: Gym #3. I support whichever gym you pick :)

[Kelt]

I went gym shopping today, exercisers!

Here are my options:

Gym 1: current gym

Hours: 24 hrs during the week and from 7-7 on weekends.
Features: cardio machines, weight training, circuit training room, stretch area, free consultation, free training sessions, massage chairs, hydromassage bed, location is less than 2 miles from me.
Drawbacks: annual fee and ventilation. With the exception of the circuit training room, it's always hot in there and it affects my effort and results. No weekend classes.
Neutral: contract required
Option: 2nd gym I can go to with no paperwork change or additional charges that is 5 miles away, larger, newer and the temperature is better

Gym 2: meathead gym

Hours: reasonable. 5am-9-10pm and opens at 7 and 8 on the weekends through 7 or 8pm
Features: cardio, weight training, women's only circuit training room, private stretch area, one consultation with trainer, punching bag (always wanted one), sauna, free classes (some of which are really kick ass), free week pass, juice bar, month to month or 1 year or 2 year contracts with AAA discount. 2 week cancellation.
Drawbacks: annual fee, enrollment fee, parking lot hard to park comfortably, at peak times there can be wait periods for apparatus. Classes are first come, first serve. Environment is not 100% comfy for me. Farther away...about 3 miles one way.

Gym 3: new gym

Hours: reasonable. 5am-11pm and 8-8 on the weekends
Features: cardio, weight training, free classes (including weekend classes), racquetball courts, sauna, heated pool, Jacuzzi, one hour consultation and orientation, month to month contracts, great parking and it's huge (never crowded), 2 week cancellation.
Drawbacks: enrollment fee, location (5 miles each way)
Bonus: I saw a guy walking in as I was leaving and I played dumb and asked him if he went to the gym (I saw his lanyard so I figured he worked there). As it turns out, he is the General Manager and we chatted for a few minutes. He offered me one free hour of training if I give them a shot.


Gym 4: old gym

Hours: fairly reasonable. 5am-9pm, 7-6 on Sat, 8-3 on Sun
Features: cardio, weight training including free motion machines, nice owners (wife is about to pop out their first baby...a boy), free classes (including weekends), sauna, Jacuzzi, saltwater heated pool, orientation, varying contracts lengths/amounts of time, easy parking, 2 day pass. It's within walking distance from home.
Drawbacks: it's an old facility and kind of smells like it, the classes are very small. Some of the contract options (namely, the ones I'm looking at) are outrageously expensive.

Soooooo......which option would you choose. Oh, Gym 3 has a sale that ends tomorrow so snap, snap with your decision.

:weightlifter:

#1 Is a known quantity that you are unhappy enough with to go shopping. It's out, and you're ready for a freshen up on your routine anyway.

#2 Sounds like distance is a factor for you, but how much? Is it enough that you'll let yourself skid sometimes because of it? Ventilation unknown, environment not 100% is something only you know what it means. :confused: Figure out how important that is. You have to wait for apparatus now and then where you are and it irritates you. All in all, pass.

#3 Distance, see #2. Not crowded, free classes, shiny bonus. Cancellation policy, what's to lose by trying?

#4 Known quantity, shiny isn't always better. Walking distance could be a huge deal maker.

Okay, try #3 for 2 week trial and either love it or get it out of your system with the knowledge that #4 is waiting in the wings. :cheesy:

Gee, this is a whole lot easier when you're deciding for someone else!

[The JD]

This morning I had band practice, which doesn't usually qualify as a cardio workout, even with my jackhammer-arm punk rock style of bass playing. But according to my Fitbit, I had an 8000+ step workout. My bass playing style apparently translates to my Fitbit wristband as a mad 3 minute dash, followed by 2 minutes of rest, and then another mad dash for 2 and a half minutes. Repeat x10.

So to those of you that I'm beating in the Weekend Warrior challenge: Yeah, I'm a total cheater. A few competitive types may have even stepped up their game to keep up. You're welcome!

Oh, and the next band practice is Tuesday night. I'm hoping to break 10,000 steps then. :D

[Gemme]

#1 Is a known quantity that you are unhappy enough with to go shopping. It's out, and you're ready for a freshen up on your routine anyway.

#2 Sounds like distance is a factor for you, but how much? Is it enough that you'll let yourself skid sometimes because of it? Ventilation unknown, environment not 100% is something only you know what it means. :confused: Figure out how important that is. You have to wait for apparatus now and then where you are and it irritates you. All in all, pass.

#3 Distance, see #2. Not crowded, free classes, shiny bonus. Cancellation policy, what's to lose by trying?

#4 Known quantity, shiny isn't always better. Walking distance could be a huge deal maker.

Okay, try #3 for 2 week trial and either love it or get it out of your system with the knowledge that #4 is waiting in the wings. :cheesy:

Gee, this is a whole lot easier when you're deciding for someone else!

Riiiight??? lol

I basically came to the same conclusion and signed up. The sale was too good to pass up. I went even though I had a miserable day, was nauseous and my head felt like it was going to explode. Additional bonuses I learned about in the sign up process include, but are not limited to, the following:


the ability to freeze my account for several months and pick up right where I left off whenever I choose

have a cc on file and have paid first and last month's dues but I can also pay in advance via cc or cash if I would rather it not go on my card

a juice bar will open up within the month inside the gym

they have ropes!!!

nearly everyone that works there has some sort of degree in fitness, physical therapy, nutrition, et cetera

There's more, but I can't think any more.

I'm thinking I will shut the account off when the weather gets too miserable to battle the roads and use the place next to me that I can walk over to and then cut that off and switch the other back on when the snow's lower than chest level.

I got a plan!!!

:weightlifter:

[Kelt]

Sounds like a great plan! The ability to switch when weather would be a real problem sounds like the perfect solution. Good job. :cheesy:

Bonus points if the juice bar includes veg juices and not just fruit stickies, er, I mean smoothies...

[Gemme]

Sounds like a great plan! The ability to switch when weather would be a real problem sounds like the perfect solution. Good job. :cheesy:

Bonus points if the juice bar includes veg juices and not just fruit stickies, er, I mean smoothies...

It will contain everything, both good and evil. I've been warned about the smoothies and shakes by the guy who signed me up.

:tea:

[Kelt]

Just a heads up that I'm here on a hall pass, still sidelined, but expecting to be up to full steam in three weeks. Maybe some intermittent bits starting sooner.

Carry on with the inspiration!
:training::weightlifter::heavyweight::basketball:

Hey, I just found one I shoulda been using for Gemme all along! :fan:

[Gemme]

Just a heads up that I'm here on a hall pass, still sidelined, but expecting to be up to full steam in three weeks. Maybe some intermittent bits starting sooner.

Carry on with the inspiration!
:training::weightlifter::heavyweight::basketball:

Hey, I just found one I shoulda been using for Gemme all along! :fan:

Dammit, Kelt!

I needed that.

For about 2 years now.

:blink:

[Gemme]

Okay, people!

I am not admitting to being "sick" per se but I am admitting that my body is telling me that it needs some help, so I'm taking it easy today. I had to drop my work truck off at the dealership and then I walked home. It's only a smidge over half a mile but it's a bit of movement that won't stress my system out too much. I did walk about a bit when I got home so that added a little more to my tally but it still came in right at or just under a mile.

This is my first of three days off. Tomorrow and Thursday, I'm going to do test workouts at the new place and the next door place. I may wind up doing something else today but I'm going to keep things low key and with no expectations.

[randrum]

So I'll be benched a little while long. Because of a doctor/insurance issue that I still do not understand and a lot more phone calls than I ever wanted to make, my surgery has been postponed until October 21st. Which is not as bad as I thought it was going to be.

Bad news, that 9 more days of pain and waiting. Good news is I was actually able to get some mild pain medicine this time. So maybe I'll at least be able to sleep at night.

I think (fingers crossed) there will be no more issues.

[Gemme]

I wound up doing about an hour and a half of house chores including, but not limited to, scrubbing the toilet and tub, dishes, sweeping, dusting and vacuuming.

Tomorrow I have a consultation at the new gym.

[~SweetCheeks~]

Nothing like a frustrating day to motivate me to go walking/cleaning. Walked for 1 1/2hours and cleaned, swept and did laundry earlier. Felt good to be out in the cool breeze.

[*Anya*]

Still doing Pilates 2-3 days a week for an hour each time.

My instructor wears me out.

Lots of abs today and my GF made me laugh so hard tonight I was doubled over- in pain!

[The JD]

Last night, while playing the basslines of the Ramones, Bon Jovi and Van Halen, I "earned" 10,000+ steps. Because I rock. :guitar:

I also "earned" my 20,000-Steps-In-A-Day Fitbit badge. Someday I hope to hit 20,000 steps without the help of a bass guitar.

[Gemme]

I went to my consultation and oh, boy. I expected them to try to sign me up for stuff. That's a given.

BUT

She worked me good too. I had a "baby" introduction to HIITraining. In less than 20 minutes, I was panting, sweating and wheezing. Granted, the cold I've acquired may have something to do with the wheezing but probably not much. I had some serious lactic acid building up in my chest and belly and I felt like I might hurl. For a minute, I felt like I was on Biggest Loser.

:blink:

She had me do 3 point step ups with arm curls to warm up then measured my plank time, wall squat time and push up times and then came the pain. Jumping jacks followed by squats with a weighted ball followed by a kettle bell squat followed by planks on an upside down Bosu ball (http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=bosu+ball&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=3481794205&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_kqktqhav5_e). 30 of each until I got the Bosu ball and then hold that as long as possible.

Then do it again.

*whimper*

I'm mulling over the training plans. I have to make a decision on or before Sunday. My 'fresh meat' status (my term, not theirs) allows me a hefty deduction of the enrollment fee for the training program.

I cannot 'freeze' the trainer program like I can the membership but if I don't come in, those sessions will be 'banked' to use at a later date. The charges will continue to hit my account though.

I'm :thinking:

Sure, it'd be beneficial and they have a lot of components to the program that will help to keep me on track and measure my progress but is it worth the moolah or is it something I can (and will) do on my own? This is what I need to figure out.

I saw the guy that promised me an hour of training and he's going to personally train me for an hour next week, regardless of what I choose with the training programs.

[~SweetCheeks~]

Took a long walk to a local store, starting to feel the benefits of all this walking. Bought a pair of new shoes last week and I'm still wearing them in. My feet hurt a little today. I was not able to walk anywhere near what I can now just 2 months ago!

[Vincent]

I thought I would post here for a bit of encouragement.
To keep it short I was ultra fit 2 yrs ago,then got sick,with multiple,medical conditions problems,I will have had 3 surgeries within 12 mths 1 minor,one major and a hip replacement in October,before getting sick I was running 6 klms a day swimming a mile a day and doing weight workouts.
I think Im looking for encouragement a gym buddy,I'm im in a great deal of pain meds,so trying to keep my enthusiasm has been hard.
I have set up a disabled gym for cardio with a boxing bag and weights of which I do interval training,I do try n do morn and night.

Its very difficult as I can only stand now for 5 minutes,the disease in my hip has been progressive,14 mths ago I was still running,so mixing it up is pretty impossible,I find I have to fight my boredom of only being able to do one thing,I used to swim,but can no longer make it from the car to the pool anymore.

I have 4 weeks n 4 days till my hip is done,I was thinking I may use here to log my exercise,to push myself.
I hope my post is not to long.

todays exercise is intervals of 5 mins,between hitting the bag"I have to be seated" and 5 min weights,alternate between chest and triceps,Im trying to regain strength so the weight is enough so as to get my heart rate up,and I aim for 1 hr morn,30 mins afternoon.

Ok I hope my post is not to long.
Cheers from Australia.

[Kelt]

I thought I would post here for a bit of encouragement.
To keep it short I was ultra fit 2 yrs ago,then got sick,with multiple,medical conditions problems,I will have had 3 surgeries within 12 mths 1 minor,one major and a hip replacement in October,before getting sick I was running 6 klms a day swimming a mile a day and doing weight workouts.
I think Im looking for encouragement a gym buddy,I'm im in a great deal of pain meds,so trying to keep my enthusiasm has been hard.
I have set up a disabled gym for cardio with a boxing bag and weights of which I do interval training,I do try n do morn and night.

Its very difficult as I can only stand now for 5 minutes,the disease in my hip has been progressive,14 mths ago I was still running,so mixing it up is pretty impossible,I find I have to fight my boredom of only being able to do one thing,I used to swim,but can no longer make it from the car to the pool anymore.

I have 4 weeks n 4 days till my hip is done,I was thinking I may use here to log my exercise,to push myself.
I hope my post is not to long.

todays exercise is intervals of 5 mins,between hitting the bag"I have to be seated" and 5 min weights,alternate between chest and triceps,Im trying to regain strength so the weight is enough so as to get my heart rate up,and I aim for 1 hr morn,30 mins afternoon.

Ok I hope my post is not to long.
Cheers from Australia.

Welcome Vincent,

Sounds like you're working uphill friend, good on you for keeping it up.
We love it when folks do their regular workout logs here, it functions as inspiration for the rest of us and I'd dare say you'd give us mere mortals an extra shot.

It sucks about not being able to get to the pool as it sounds ideal. I hope you will be able to have that return to your workouts soon.

Excellent set of goals, keep us up to speed on your progress, (and pitfalls, we're here for that too!)

[nycfem]

Today I did an hour and a half on the Stair Master, Interval program with 5 minutes at Level 2, 5 minutes at Level 6, and back and forth. It was wonderfully intense!

[Gemme]

It has taken 2 days for the insides of my thighs to stop feeling like the muscles are being stripped, bit by bit.

A 100 squats is 100 squats more than I usually do.

I'm going to trek to one of the gyms on my list tomorrow. Not sure which one or what I'll do but I have to get back into it.

[Kelt]

It has taken 2 days for the insides of my thighs to stop feeling like the muscles are being stripped, bit by bit.

A 100 squats is 100 squats more than I usually do.

I'm going to trek to one of the gyms on my list tomorrow. Not sure which one or what I'll do but I have to get back into it.

What in the world were you thinking? There's such a thing as easing back in yanno. :blink: