Talk about your exercise experience today

[Kelt]

When does it stop? Will you be doing 2003 squats one day?

In 5.02 years from now. In case anyone else was wondering...

[RockOn]

Have been in PowerShell training the last three days ... it is way over on the other side of the building ( be like walking 2 blocks one way, 4 round trip)

I walked back and forth numerous times each day ... Joshua was delivering my new work station but did not give me a time ... so I kept checking on it during breaks and lunch. Then it was there late yesterday. Continued to walk back and forth to admire it. It's a fairly hopped up gadgie. :) The one I had had become aged and unpredictable. Time for oldone to go to computer graveyard!

[Gemme]

In 5.02 years from now. In case anyone else was wondering...

I knew you would know.

:blink:

lol

The good news is that GandG will have the strongest legs in this place.

[Gayandgray]

Day 18: 200 Squats. It's only a 30 day challenge, something I saw on Pinterest and I wanted to see if I could do it or not? I tend to be lazy when it comes to exercise so I honestly didn't think I would even make it a week! LOL!

[TL1]

Ran around in the woods playing paintball with some energetic and crazy people. Was good exercise. :)

[Gemme]

Good workout this morning!

Warm up: Technogym elliptical
130 cal, .58 mi, 15:00 min

Body: head to toe circuit weight training
35-ish minutes

Coming around the bend: abs
5-ish minutes

Cool down: stretching on the mat
10-ish minutes

[randrum]

fK_zwl-lnmc

I had to share.

[Gemme]

I had a good, hard workout this morning, exercisers.

Honestly, I struggled today but I got through it and did pretty good. Last night, I ate very late so I only had a salad and I had a banana this morning so there was absolutely no protein in my system at all and I think that hurt my performance a bit.

I'm doing weight training tomorrow so I only did cardio today.

Precor EFX576i elliptical, total body program
320.0 cal, 2.57 mi, 4423 strides, 35:00 min

From there, I hit the mat and stretched for about 10 minutes.

I made a decision. I like the new gym because of the training program, the classes and their cardio machines but I only like some of their weight/circuit training machines. I loved all of the machines at my old gym. My old gym is currently running a promotion to sign up for a dollar, so I went in.

The girl at the front desk remembered me and we talked about the options available. The prime membership now comes with a fit tracker and you can sync everything at the gym. I thought it was really cool but they are stopping the sale of the trackers when they run out of their supply plus there was a charge for it. They will still keep the sync stations at the gym but I didn't want the more expensive membership and I didn't want to pay for the tracker, although it's really cool what they have set up, and I wasn't sure how long they would keep the tracker stations in the gym so I stuck to my guns and went with the basic membership. The girl will give me a call when they have a better promotion and I can cancel this one and start the next.

It's a tiny bit more money per month but I'm more likely to use the machines if I enjoy them and I'm not the best at free weights so this is a reasonable solution for now. If I'm feeling especially lazy, I can hit the closer gym and if I have training or want classes, it's not much farther to go to the other one. The one drawback is that I'll have two 'maintenance' fees now instead of one.

[Gemme]

I am still sore from Sunday's weight workout so I opted for a cardio workout today.

Life Fitness treadmill T34, random program, level 3
212 cal, 1.86 mi, 35:00 min

I stretched for about 10 minutes after that.

[Gemme]

Short workout today, exercisers.

I warmed up on a Life Fitness elliptical using the random program.
61 cal, .42 mi, 7:00 min

Then I did lower body weight training for about half an hour or so followed by about 10 minutes of stretching. Somewhere in the mix, I did about 5 minutes of ab work.

I tweaked my wrist the last time I did upper body stuff so I just stuck with the bottom half until my body can resolve whatever it is that I did to it.

[Gemme]

Good morning, exercisers.

I made it to gym #2 this morning as I anticipated a weighted workout. I forgot my gloves again. I now have 2 pair and I still forgot one of them. Geez.

I persevered, though.

Last night, I had a craptastic dinner. The only thing remotely healthy was the two apples I had but then I dunked them in caramel sauce so it is what it is. It definitely affected my performance, even with fueling up with a good banana and some reduced fat peanut butter this morning.

Warm up: 18 minutes on the Life Fitness treadmill #35
87 cal, .81 mi

Then I did the 30 minute circuit training machines except I ignored the light and didn't do any of the cardio in there. I did one set of 15 for the lower body and 2 sets of 12 for the upper body, which was my focus for the workout. I also did some ab work. All in all, about 40 minutes worth.

Then I stretched really good for about 10-12 minutes. Every once in a while my tricep on the right wants to seize up and it was being contentious today but I worked through it and stretched it a little extra. Seems fine now.

I have some house work and organization to handle before the end of the day so I'll get a chance to get a little more time for caloric burn in today as well.

[Gemme]

Is anyone still out there?

:blink:

Anywho, I made it to gym #2 this morning.

Warm up: B6 Life Fitness recumbent bike, random program, level 3
91 cal, 3.14 mi, 18 min

Body: approximately 30 minutes weight/circuit training, lower body plus abs
3 sets of 15 reps for each machine

Cool down: about 10 minutes of stretching on the mat

[RanchHand]

On friday, three of us embarked on the hike from hell which ended monday. We averaged approximately 17 miles a day, carried 40 pound packs, went from 60 degrees to snow levels and back down to very warm weather. We had to carry all our food and water in which we brought too much food but it was great to know we had a very nice variety of food to choose from when we made camp. We slept in hammocks w/ tarps, left the tent behind, we had no connections (cell phones, GPS, nothing) and it was great!

Today, my legs feel like spaghetti. My back is a bit sore, everything else feels great. I fell two times, I took care of my injuries immeadiately which helped to finish the hike. Like I said above, we took too much food which adds weight, but we ate really well and with a great environment made for a great trip with my friends.

[Gemme]

Last day off this week so I got a good workout in this morning.

Warm up: Life Fitness E21, random program, level 3
164 cal, 1.30 mi, 18:00 min

Body: approximately 30 minutes of upper body weight training and ab work

Cool down: 10-12 minutes of stretching on the mat and the stretch bars

[cinnamongrrl]

I hiked for about 2 hours...first half uphill second half obviously down hill..

I have noticed that down hill is getting easier. I've always had issues with it my entire life but my thighs and knees are getting stronger as my frequency of getting out there increases...and I'm feeling more certain of my footing as my new favorite Hiking spot becomes more familiar...:)

[Gemme]

I hiked for about 2 hours...first half uphill second half obviously down hill..

I have noticed that down hill is getting easier. I've always had issues with it my entire life but my thighs and knees are getting stronger as my frequency of getting out there increases...and I'm feeling more certain of my footing as my new favorite Hiking spot becomes more familiar...:)

I've found that if you fall downhill, it's definitely faster.

:blink:

Good on you!

[Kelt]

I've found that if you fall downhill, it's definitely faster.

:blink:

Good on you!

Yeah, but when you fall uphill, while it feels pretty stupid at the time, produces a much softer landing.

Of course I made that up because it's never happened to meeee...

[cinnamongrrl]

Lol I was thinking the same thing Kelt. Falling going uphill is far better than down...at least in theory..if I were the falling type...ahem

In other news...I've taken to jogging on the trail. I find it super easy and much funner than running on pavement. Prolly easier on joints too eh? The dogs seem to enjoy it too...

I could become a trail runner. Whodve thunk it??

[Gemme]

I'm glad that you've found something new that is more fun for you, Cinn. You are right; running on dirt and forest debris is better for your joints. Less jarring.

No workout now but I'm sure I'll get some manual labor in at work today. Also, I'll be putting together some things so all the huffing and puffing and cussing from that will burn a few extra calories.

:blink:

[Gemme]

I had a good workout at the gym. It's been a week since I've been there and it was a bit rough but I made it through.

Warm up: Life Fitness treadmill, random program
75 cal, .65 mi, 15:00 min

Body: 35-40 minutes of lower body weight training and ab work

Cool down: 10 minutes of stretching

As a side note, I thinks it's weirdly cool that I can do the same amount of weight on my calves as my quads. I have super calves!!!!

[girlin2une]

Yoga for an hour this morning before work...

[easygoingfemme]

15 miles on the bike :)

[girl_dee]

Wednesday workout... (the company I work for has a gym on site, and we have personal trainers)- 60 minutes

abs, legs, back today....

[cinnamongrrl]

The dogs and I walked over 1000 steps up to Chimney Rock....and down again. It was totally worth the view :)

[Gemme]

I did not work out this morning as planned. My shoulders were really tight when I woke up and I realized that I hit the ab machine harder than I thought (it uses the back, shoulders and arms as well).

Housework and chores will have to do.

[TheBodybuilder]

One hour of back and chest and some romanian deadlifts for the legs...

[nycfem]

I finally exercised! It sure has been awhile. First, if you'll recall, I was sick quite awhile, and then I was really absorbed in the process of seeking a new job while still at my old job. I start my new job this Monday. I'm curious to see how exercise will work with a new schedule. I'll have to feel it out. I will be working longer hours but not horrendous. Best of all, I will have July and August OFF (because it's a school job), and that will be exercise heaven! Can't wait! I'm so excited that it's spring, and I can not just spend time in the gym but also the park.

Today I walked a little over two hours in Riverside Park during the sunset. I took a lot of photos. Nature is the best :bunchflowers:

[Gemme]

Happy May, exercisers!

I started off the month with a good workout.

EFX576i elliptical, total body program
315.3 cal, 2.55 mi, 4348 strides, 35:00 min

I followed that up with a good 10-12 minutes of stretching.

[Gemme]

Good workout this morning, Zombies.

Warm up: Life Fitness elliptical E20, random program, level 3
114 cal, .81 mi, 13:00 min

Body: approx. 40 minutes of upper body weight and circuit training with a dash of ab and back work as well

Cool down: 8-10 min stretching

[randrum]

I've been slacking. But decided to step it up for May.

Figured out that one lap around my complex is approximately a half (0.5) mile. So the past couple mornings I've been running 3 laps, 1.5 miles, to start the day. Follow that with basic push-ups, sit-ups, etc.

Looking forward to the lake warning up so I can go for some swims.

[cinnamongrrl]

We went on the waterfall hike at DuPont state park. Lots of uphill. Lots dogs stairs to get to the base of waterfalls...

I hardly feel like I should call it exercise. It was just fun and beautiful

[Rockinonahigh]

I'm now doing home health with a P T three times a week, Walker is a mean old fart.

[Gemme]

Good workout this Mother's Day, exercisers.

Warm up: Life Fitness, random program, level 3, E21
118 cal, .97 mi, 13:00 min

Body: circuit training, lower body/abs/back, 30 min

Cool down: stretch for about 8 min

[A. Spectre]

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[Gemme]

It's been FOREVER since I did an official workout and this morning felt good. I did mop (commercial mopping, not residential mopping) for 2 hours yesterday but again, not official.

Warm up: 13 minutes on the Life Fitness E20 elliptical, random program, level 4

Stats: 120 cal, .96 mi

Body: roughly 30 minutes of circuit training, full body plus abs

Cool down: 8ish minutes of stretching

[TL1]

I stretched

[Gemme]

I had a nice, light workout this morning as I have an intense scheduled trainer session tomorrow.

Life Fitness, random program, level 4

Stats: 162 cal, 1.34 mi, 30:00 min

I followed that up with about 8 minutes of stretching.

[Gemme]

Warm up: Precor EFX576i elliptical
Stats: 75.1 cal, .57 mi, 8:00 min

I had a 30 minute training session with my adorable young trainer. It was good to catch up with him. He adapted my workout to give the left side of my body a break. I found out he's a Gemini too and our birthdays are less than 2 weeks apart. I also scheduled weekly sessions all the way through the end of June.

It was a good workout and a fun morning.

[easygoingfemme]

Had a really good walk with the really big dog early this morning. Will do a 3 mile or so row later on but probably not until tonight when it cools off some. It's hot today!

[Gemme]

My last workout with my trainer really didn't do anything. It was good but I didn't feel anything, good or bad, the next day so I let him know and he bumped it up. Oy.

Be careful what you ask for, y'all.

I was doing okay and then I overcompensated somewhere along the line....I think it was the overhead press that did it...and I've had pain in my back somewhere between the middle and the right shoulder blade the whole day. I'll be partaking of the 800 mg of ibuprofen tonight as every deep breath and far reaching stretch today has hurt.

*whine*

Before my half hour session with my baby boy trainer, I warmed up on the Technogym elliptical.

Stats: 80 cal, .35 mi, 10:00 min

Afterwards, I stretched out really good and, as I mentioned, I'll be taking something for the inflammation in my back.

I was going to work out tomorrow morning but I think it may be a rest day for me.

[Gemme]

Quick workout this morning, exercisers.

Warm up: Life Fitness E21, random program, level 3
Stats: 46 cal, .39 mi, 5:00 min

25-30 minutes of circuit training

Cool down: 8 minutes of stretching on the mat

[Gemme]

I had little sleep last night so I wasn't expecting much with my workout but I tried and it was hard, but I had a kickass workout.

Life Fitness elliptical, random program, level 4
Stats: 329 cal, 2.70 mi, 35:00 min

I meant to stretch when I got home but I've gotten lazy since I sat down. I have to get up, do some house work and stretch it out and then get cleaned up for the day and whatever it may bring.

Carry on, exercisers!

[CyberStud]

Today was a stretch day which was a mixture of yoga and pilates movement. Still a little sore from yesterday's weight training but may do a quick HIIT cardio later when it's cooler. :fastcycling:

[Gemme]

Good morning, exercisers!

I had a training session this morning so I warmed up on the EFX576i elliptical.
Stats: 116.4 cal, .94 mi, 13:00 min

This was followed by a 30 minute strength training session that touched on legs a little bit but focused hard on my upper body. My shoulders are already starting to get a little tight so I know we got them good.

[Gayandgray]

NOTHING!!!!!! But I seriously need/want to change that. So I'm gonna start slow and incorporate whatever little bits of exercise I can into my day. I made time for those squats awhile back, so I know I can make time if I want it bad enough. I want to try something totally different, though. Any ideas?????

[Sweet Bliss]

NOTHING!!!!!! But I seriously need/want to change that. So I'm gonna start slow and incorporate whatever little bits of exercise I can into my day. I made time for those squats awhile back, so I know I can make time if I want it bad enough. I want to try something totally different, though. Any ideas?????

I recommend TTapp, free video on YouTube. Try before you buy programs.

[Gemme]

NOTHING!!!!!! But I seriously need/want to change that. So I'm gonna start slow and incorporate whatever little bits of exercise I can into my day. I made time for those squats awhile back, so I know I can make time if I want it bad enough. I want to try something totally different, though. Any ideas?????

I say do what you love. If you really enjoyed the squats, go back to them. If you like to hike or walk, that's something you can do before or after work and would be easier than a scheduled class to fit into your schedule. I know you work two jobs and are a primary caretaker, so your schedule is tighter than most. You could put some free weights in the living room and do some lifting while watching TV with your spouse. Every movement and every day counts!

[pamela]

did some cycling in the morning

[Gayandgray]

I say do what you love. If you really enjoyed the squats, go back to them. If you like to hike or walk, that's something you can do before or after work and would be easier than a scheduled class to fit into your schedule. I know you work two jobs and are a primary caretaker, so your schedule is tighter than most. You could put some free weights in the living room and do some lifting while watching TV with your spouse. Every movement and every day counts!

Gemme does yard work count as exercise? I mow our half acre plus the back lot with a push mower, and it takes me about 2 1/2 -3 hrs depending on how fast I go, how many water breaks I take, etc. Even if it's not real hot out I still sweat ALOT and my heart rate definately goes up! I like the idea of the free weights too!

[Gemme]

Gemme does yard work count as exercise? I mow our half acre plus the back lot with a push mower, and it takes me about 2 1/2 -3 hrs depending on how fast I go, how many water breaks I take, etc. Even if it's not real hot out I still sweat ALOT and my heart rate definately goes up! I like the idea of the free weights too!

It does! Movement with intent counts.

Plus you are using a push mower and not a riding mower, so you burn a lot of calories when you cut the grass.

Standing still, we burn roughly 3 calories a minute. Sitting burns between 1-2 calories per minute. So, not even taking your strength work into account, you're burning at least 360 calories when you cut grass. Add in that you are in motion most of the time and you are pushing the mower and you can probably add on another 600 calories or more.

[Gayandgray]

Today I did about 2hrs worth of yard work in the 90• heat, I did squats while I scrubbed the outside dog kennels this morning but didn't keep track of exactly how many I did:seeingstars:

[Gemme]

I cleaned metal boxes for a couple hours and also dust mopped two floors (about 45 minutes total).

[Gayandgray]

Didn't do nothing today except clean/scrub at the kennel for about 41/2 hours. Tomorrow I will do more yard work in the morning before I take spouse to her doctor appt.:hangloose:

[Gemme]

You got me beat. I swept and cleaned for about an hour today.

[CyberStud]

It was a strength training morning today in the gym. Starting with progressive weight overload on the prowler, final finish weight of 120kg (265lbs) push and pulled over 20 metres. Then a tortuous tabata with a sledgehammer and a tractor tyre for four hellish minutes. Only to finish my workout session with a battle rope and farmer's walk drill. My trainer was smiling all the way through my hour and even though I was cursing like a sailor at the time, I'm smiling now because I lived to tell the tale! HOOOORAH!!!! :)

[Gemme]

I had a training session this morning.

Warm up: Precor EFX576i elliptical
Stats: 49.1 cal, .41 mi, 6:00 min

30 minutes of strength training, working legs, biceps, triceps, back and abs

I was doing well and then tweaked something in the middle of my back again. It happened between the one armed kickbacks and the plank.

[Gayandgray]

Well I pulled out the yoga mat and did about a half hour of Pilates/calisthenics. I started walking in place and after 10minutes I got Brave and went out on the deck and started running up and down the stairs. Didn't last long! :blink: I got dizzy and felt like passing out, so I guess I over did it????? But anyway I'm proud of myself for fitting in something. :jester:

[bright_arrow]

A little over 7 miles of walking around Vegas with friends. It's dwindled over the last 5 days, the first day being just over 15 miles walked. Fun times!

[Gayandgray]

Well today I headed to the dog kennel and I did deep cleaning for 6 1/2 hours. Had my knee pads on and crawling around on the floor scrubbing, power washing the walls and scrubbing them all down, then doing the same thing on the outsides. I know it was a great workout because I was sweating, heart was pumping, and I was LOVING it!!:hangloose: :hangloose:

[Orema]

I walked up the hill and back. :bow:

[Happy_Go_Lucky]

Canoeing and an unplanned swim.

[BullDog]

My exercise experience of the day was schlepping around 50 pound boxes of textbooks.

Time to go buy a dolly!

[Gayandgray]

I worked at the kennel today and did squats, tossed a weighted ball back and forth with a coworker after clocking out for about 20 minutes. :hangloose:

[Gemme]

I mopped a little and spent most of day on the phone with tech support so my mouth got a workout.

[TL1]

I mopped a little and spent most of day on the phone with tech support so my mouth got a workout.

Well.... Mouths need workouts too

[TL1]

Went for walk/hike through the woods with kid and dog. Then beat up my punching bag. Shower time.

[Gemme]

I have done, and will likely continue to do, nothing today. I've found a not hot corner of my home and I'm going to stay there until I go out to the movies this afternoon. Once there, I will hike upwards until the top row and then plunk my tush down and not move for about 2.5-3 hours.

I'm okay with this. My strained back muscle is healing so I'll get back to it (ha!) tomorrow morning.

[Orema]

I walked up the hill this morning and also went around the parking lot. My next short-term goal is to make it up the hill without resting for five seconds. Right now I rest twice for five seconds each time. Maybe I'll be able to walk it tomorrow with only resting once, maybe not :). We'll see.

[Orema]

Walked the hill, the parking lot, and the top of the cul-de-sac. No rests, but I might be overdoing it. Will rest tomorrow if I want to. Will stop posting in this thread every day because I pretty much say the same thing :).

[TL1]

Walked the hill, the parking lot, and the top of the cul-de-sac. No rests, but I might be overdoing it. Will rest tomorrow if I want to. Will stop posting in this thread every day because I pretty much say the same thing :).


Everyday you do it is an accomplishment. So I say post away! :)

[Orema]

Everyday you do it is an accomplishment. So I say post away! :)

I think once a week or so will do, but I appreciate your support, TL1. :)

[Gayandgray]

Well I worked at the kennel the past two mornings, scrubbing outside runs. That's about all I've had time to exercise since I have my other job and family obligations. But I figure hey it's something, right? Better something than nothing at all I guess.....:hangloose::hangloose::hangloose::hanglo ose:

[easygoingfemme]

Well I went out dancing last night and that lasted until 1am so I'll count that as my exercise experience for today, yes? Yes.

[Gemme]

Excellent workout this morning, exercisers!

I had a training session so my warm up was quick.

Technogym elliptical
40 cal, .18 mi, 5:00 min

30 minutes of strength training including core work with cables, tricep curls, chest presses, vertical leg presses, lat pulldowns and whatever else I'm forgetting.

My trainer also had me do some stretches using the Bosu to elongate my back muscles as I tweaked them during the night. I had some nasty Charley horses and it happened when dealing with them. It was a rough night but this morning has been lovely thus far, so I hope it stays this way.

When my half hour was up, I decided I still had some gas in the tank so I hopped on a treadmill and walked it out for a few minutes and followed it all up with about 10 minutes of stretching.

Precor 954i, interval program
110.3 cal, 1.02 mi, 20:00 min

Honestly, I was doing okay but somewhere along the line, I got the urge to make it one mile or more. I wasn't going to make it like I was, so I bumped up the speed and then I slow jogged during the cool down...I know, I know....totally not the purpose of the cool down but it worked...so I made it a mile. I could only slow jog, like baby jog with my feet barely off the belt, because I didn't plan on running or jogging today and didn't wear a joggable sports bra.

Ooops.

:blink:

[easygoingfemme]

Whew, I needed this today! I had some surgery on Friday last week that took me off of exercising until I was cleared at the end of the day yesterday (The fact that I went out dancing on Tuesday doesn't count... shhh) Just finished a re-entry one mile gentle run and a short spin on the bike. Just enough to get sweaty and get that energy out of my body. I get cranky when I can't exercise.

[Gayandgray]

Getting ready to go bust my butt at the kennel for about 5 hours, then come home and cut grass for awhile. So hopefully I will have a good heart pumping day!!:hangloose::hangloose:

[Gemme]

Yesterday was definitely a movement with intention kind of day. Work was filled with a lot of manual labory, sweaty, bendy, sweepy, leaf blowery things.

The day before was physically demanding as well with a lot of outdoors cleaning and spider fighting and I wound up dragging a giant piece of furniture for a while until one of my customers saw and took pity on me and we loaded it into his truck to drive the 100 or so yards I would have had to drag it more.

Somewhere along the way from the gym to yesterday, I tweaked my side on the left, underneath my rib cage. I'm happy to report that today is much better. I was getting pretty cranky from the discomfort.

I'm very good at injuring myself. Not Evil Knievel good but still good.

:blink:

[Orema]

Walked three times this week. Had a good walk on Wednesday—clocked in 5 flights of stairs on the FitBit. Bought some new walking shoes this week but don't like the way they fit after wearing them a couple hours around the house. Will return them this morning and look for something else.

[Gemme]

Today was a nice day!

I warmed up on the Precor EFX576i elliptical.
Stats: 91.2 cal, .77 mi, 1302 strides, 11:00 min

Then I had a 30 minute session with my trainer.

I did free weight exercises, weight lifting and machine-assisted exercises, planks, that machine that looks like a space contraption and used the straps hanging down for assisted deep squats. We touched on everything: upper and lower body, core and back.

I feel pretty good right now. We'll see how I feel 12 hours from now.

:blink:

[indianfemme]

Yoga is keeping me sane!

[Orema]

I walked twice this week. Clocked in 5 flights of stairs on the Fitbit on each walk.

Got some Ryka walking shoes that are better than the ones I bought the week before.

[easygoingfemme]

Mowed the lawn. That'll do.

[Gemme]

I had hella good workout this morning, exercisers. It was a struggle, because I've only been doing cardio as a warm up for the strength training for a while, but I made it through and that's the important part. Kicking ass and taking names along the way is just icing on the proverbial cake.

I went to gym #2 and worked on the Life Fitness elliptical using the random program and at level 3. They finally got smart and had some of the lights turned off. Those lights put out a LOT of heat and with the natural light coming in through the wall of glass in the front and strategic placement of the lighting that was on, it was...by far...the most enjoyable and cool workout I've had at that location. I think that had a lot to do with the quality of my workout too.

Stats: 322 cal, 2.73 mi, 35:00 min

This was followed up by a good 10 minutes of stretching. I was loosey goosey in the joints when I left, but in a good way.

[Gemme]

My trainer didn't have enough people to come in for today (needs at least 3 and I think I was the only one wanting a session this morning), so I went to the other gym and did my own circuit and strength training. It was a good workout!

Life Fitness treadmill, random program, level 5
Stats: 34 cal, .37 mi, 8:00 min

45 minutes of circuit and strength training

12 minutes of stretching

[Gayandgray]

No time for an actual exercise workout, but working at the kennel and cutting grass in this heat is helping me lose weight!!!! Woo Hoo!!! I'm finally under 200lbs!! :hangloose::hangloose: AND, I'm still eating pretty much whatever I want, just less.

[Gemme]

Another good workout today. After the last workout and moving a ton of tubs and bins around, I was sore for a couple of days. It's nice to feel the work but not be so tore up that you can't cough without sharp pain. That's not fun.

Warm up: Life Fitness elliptical, random program, level 5
Stats: 38 cal, .33 mi, 4:00 min

Body: 45-50 minutes of strength training. I did the same routine as last time but switched up the order that some of the machines were used and I pushed myself with higher weights on some of them.

Cool down: 10 minutes of stretching

[Gayandgray]

Today I scrubbed dog runs for 2 1/2 hours, and cut half of my lawn . As soon as I finish getting the oil changed in my car, I'm going home to cut the other half.:hangloose::hangloose::hangloose:

[Gemme]

I got in a quick cardio workout this morning.

Precor EFX576i elliptical, total body program
Stats: 272.3 cal, 2.21 mi, 30:00 min

I know the statistics for these machines is off by up to 40% but I busted my hump today and feel I earned every one of those calories burned.

:weightlifter:

[Orema]

I had a short week at work. Went on three walks and clocked 4 flights of steps in each walk.

[Gemme]

I got in a quick cardio workout this morning.

Precor EFX576i elliptical, total body program
Stats: 272.3 cal, 2.21 mi, 30:00 min

I know the statistics for these machines is off by up to 40% but I busted my hump today and feel I earned every one of those calories burned.

:weightlifter:

Add 3 hours of slow to moderate walking onto this. I went to an art festival.

[easygoingfemme]

I changed my clothes about 75 times. That was a workout.

[Gemme]

Excellent workout this morning, exercisers. I'm not sure if it was a longer workout because I just did more or if it was just that I was moving slower but it wound up being about an hour of strength training plus warm up and cool down.

Warm up: Life Fitness elliptical, random program, level 5
Stats: 65 cal, .52 mi, 7:00 min

Strength training, total body

Cool down: stretched for about 15 minutes

I made it to failure on a couple of machines too.

[Gemme]

Me again!

I had a good workout this morning, although I did manage to aggravate a muscle in my left shoulder/upper back area. It's not major but it's a constant twinge, so I'll play nice with it this week.

I already planned to go light on the upper body today anyway so that worked out. I emphasized the lower body and either increased the weight or did extra sets at my last weight.

Warm up: Life Fitness elliptical, random program, level 5
Stats: 81 cal, .60 mi, 9:00 min

45 minutes of strength training, including additional work/emphasis on the lower body and core

Cool down: 15 minutes of stretching as usual plus about 5 minutes on the TrueStretch contraption the gym has. It helped me to stretch my shoulder and neck area better than I could have using my body alone.

[easygoingfemme]

I'm trying to decide what to do today. Last night I did a short run then bike workout. Not sure if I should do that again or get on the rowing machine... still healing from some surgery that sort of dictates staying off the rower for a little longer but I don't want to... it's my favorite.

[randrum]

Walked 2 miles while playing Pokemon GO and walking my dog.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I did my first strengthening exercises given to me by my physical therapist. Pelvic tilts and hip raises.

[Gemme]

I did my first strengthening exercises given to me by my physical therapist. Pelvic tilts and hip raises.

That's part of my stretching routine. It helps keep the sciatic monster under control. Tilts and bridges are fun compared to some of the other stuff my PT gave me. Hopefully, yours will be nicer to you.

When another patient completely unbeknownst to me walks by and says, "Hey, doc, you're hurting her!" you know it's true.

:blink:

[easygoingfemme]

Wound up with a run and a bike ride- extended by that magic moment when you think you're done but then a really good song comes on so you ride a little longer...

[LOQUI]

30 minutes with the trainer , and only God knows the technical names of what we did ( I have my own version in Spanish of the names but those aren't technical names!) This was followed by a 40 minute walk - I usually try do a one hour walk, but I was tired !! -

What?! Im old, you know?!....and I'm a whiny baby as well!! lol :sunglass:

[Gemme]

Happy hump day, exercisers.

I had a quick cardio workout this morning. The soreness in my shoulder dissipated overnight but I still didn't want to overwork my muscles before I have time to really develop them.

Life Fitness treadmill, random program, level 4
Stats: 209 cal, 1.80 mi, 35:00 min

For the most part, I stayed at 3.0 mph while the incline changed throughout the whole workout. The only deviations were when the incline dropped to zero and I ran those intervals at 5.0 mph and my warm up and cool down. There were 2 1.5 minute intervals and one 1 minute interval that was run.

I got the treadmill in the dark and under the big fan that was on high. Oh buddy, I was a happy girl.

[clay]

Joined a women only gym last Thursday...brand new to my area...& had a Personal Trainer for an hour.

With my "limitations" I am using one machine to do pull up & sits, to tone leg muscles & shoulders.

I use a green band for my resistance program!

I do the rest in a chair (limited standing abilities:)...) BUT I am making progress. I use a length of PVC pipe to "warm up" with over head arm stretches.

Saturday I did 45 min in pool of water exercises, then just played about another hour.

Today I went back to gym (as I had to wait until cleared by neurosurgeon for my neck issues) & did another hour of same regimen above.

Next month I will have trainer add in elliptical to see how I manage that!

I have lost my required 2 lbs for the last week. I am stoked!!!

[Orema]

Walked 2 times this week and clocked in a total of 6 flights on the FitBit.

[clay]

Went to gym early this AM. (my honey is off on weekends, so she could be with Heidi while I went)

I did 45 min. of exercises, and they have a Sauna. So guess what, I did 20 min. in it. It is a dry sauna....what an incredible experience....I LOVED it! I didn't know about the sauna prior to today's visit!!!

They also have a pool BUT I do NOT do public pools. I will use my own, thank you very much!!!!

I have been drinking lots of cool water today...imagine that!!

[femmeandstrong]

walked 8 mi today...does it count?... lol

[Gemme]

Good morning, exercisers!

I hit up the Life Fitness elliptical, random program, level 3 this morning.
Stats: 87 cal, .63 mi, 10:00 min

Then I did about 45 minutes of strength training and then stretched for about 15 minutes.

Good workout.

[Blade]

Now that my rehab is coming along nicely, they told me I could go to the gym. So last week I started working out. I begin by riding the recumbent bike for 10 minutes which is a little over a mile, to loosen up my legs. Then I get on the weight machines for upper body, back and legs. First day last week I was like I really do feel better after having worked out. Not doing heavy weights just doing 3 reps of 10 at a weight that makes the last 3 lifts in a set a little hard to do.

I stopped by Mom's and told her how good it made me feel. She said well maybe it would make me feel better to. I never thought she would go more than once, but she has gone with me 4 days in a row and even called me at 7 to make sure I was up..Chuckles...the first day she didn't want to go until 10:30. Iz like Good Lort Mom half the day is gone then. So today she told me she needed a reason to get up and get going and she though going to the gym was a. good motivator. WooHoo go Mom.

Yesterday I discovered the hydro massage bed OMG

[cinnamongrrl]

I have a hard time calling hiking exercise...it's just so fun...

But yesterday we did some epic hiking at Linville Falls. I had been wanting to go there for years...it's gorgeous! (That's an inside joke...Linville Falls is located within Linville Gorge...I'm hilarious)

I've also been doing yoga more. As much for my mental health as my physical. I like how it centers me and prepares me for my day. It just WORKS

I need to do more upper body work to balance the hiking. I need more core too...I've gotta peruse youtube. That's where I found the "yoga. Camp"

[anotherbutch]

I'm really into fitness...... fitness this sammich in my mouth.... lol.... I couldn't resist. :farmer:

I did ride my bike for about an hour today. It's just too incredibly hot n humid to last any longer.

[Gemme]

Good workout this morning.

Warm up: Life Fitness elliptical, random program, level 4
Stats: 80 cal, .59 mi, 9:00 min

Body: about 45 minutes of strength training....instead of doing multiple sets of 12, yada yada yada...I did one set of 15 but made sure it was at a weight that would prove challenging. I was able to have enough juice to use just about all of the machines at least once doing it this way and it's nice to change things up a little.

Cool down: 10 minutes on the TrueStretch contraption and about 10 minutes on the mat stretching

[Gemme]

No official workout for me today, although I will be moving furniture and boxes around and trying a bunch of clothes on so there will be a contortion element to my day today.

:blink:

[nycfem]

I started a new job in May and during the transition I had not been exercising much and not going to the gym at all. I have this summer off due to the school calendar and so I've been going on walks. Today I finally went back to the gym. I did the stairmaster for half an hour. Stats: 226 cal , level 2 & 3 , 62 floors, 2.1 floors per min, 481 ft. It felt good to go back to the gym. I'm glad I got over the hump of actually going back.

[candy_coated_bitch]

River swimming!

[nycfem]

30 minutes on the stairmaster today: 236 cal., Level 2&3, 65 floors, 2.1 floors per minute, 481 feet

Two days back at the gym and I have yet to see Jill. I won't really feel like I'm back at the gym until I see her.

[TL1]

I played soccer.

[Gemme]

30 minutes on the stairmaster today: 236 cal., Level 2&3, 65 floors, 2.1 floors per minute, 481 feet

Two days back at the gym and I have yet to see Jill. I won't really feel like I'm back at the gym until I see her.

I get this! I see my gym 'buddy' on the weekends as I don't often go at 5am during the week any more. I saw her today and we chatted a bit. It is part of the gym 'experience' and doesn't seem to be complete with a sighting.

In other, wish I didn't see news, I saw a former customer of ours. He's an obnoxious, chauvinistic, misogynist, peckerhead of a meathead guy. Sometimes my skin crawls around him and he was there and he noticed me. Twice. Got my name wrong the first time, which was fine with me, but decided to come into the circuit training area and comment on my form. It was relatively neutral but I just don't want to be around him, talk to him, see or smell him ever again. I may be allergic to him.

I had a long workout as it's been a few days since my last gym venture.

Life Fitness elliptical, random program, level 4
Stats: 70 cal, .50 mi, 8:00 min

Good, steady warm up followed by a long strength training session. I did 3 sets of 12 reps and higher to highest weights that I could handle and still maintain some semblance of form. It was about an hour and a half or so.

Cool down was about 10 minutes on the mat and another 5-6 on the TrueStretch thingy. I'm finding that it's really good for my shoulders and arms. I can never seem to fully stretch out my triceps and shoulders otherwise.

I have cleaning ahead of me today as well. I'd say maybe 1.5-2 hours worth.

[nycfem]

30 minutes on the stairmaster.

Gemme, I hear you on others' commentary. I was doing balance poses, and this woman came up to me and said, "I'm a yoga teacher and I've been watching you." Then blah, blah, blah. To me, it interrupts my sacred space, if that doesn't sound too new agey :). I am pleasant in these situations but I want to swat them away like a fly.

[Gemme]

30 minutes on the stairmaster.

Gemme, I hear you on others' commentary. I was doing balance poses, and this woman came up to me and said, "I'm a yoga teacher and I've been watching you." Then blah, blah, blah. To me, it interrupts my sacred space, if that doesn't sound too new agey :). I am pleasant in these situations but I want to swat them away like a fly.

I actually don't mind commentaries, but I haven't had any that were mean or really distracting. Mostly, it leads to a little bit of chit chat and that's it. It's the guy. I can't stand him. He created trouble for me, my coworker and my former boss multiple times. He's a bad apple. I wish he'd fall off the face of the Earth. Or something.

:|

Although I must say, if someone came up to me and said, "I've been watching you", that could go a lot of ways from creepy to infomercially.

[easygoingfemme]

30 minutes on the stairmaster.

Gemme, I hear you on others' commentary. I was doing balance poses, and this woman came up to me and said, "I'm a yoga teacher and I've been watching you." Then blah, blah, blah. To me, it interrupts my sacred space, if that doesn't sound too new agey :). I am pleasant in these situations but I want to swat them away like a fly.

That would soooo bother me. Not sure I'd have been pleasant. Probably fueled by the pre-existing fact that yoga gives me rage.

I'm about to go for a run.

[Gemme]

That would soooo bother me. Not sure I'd have been pleasant. Probably fueled by the pre-existing fact that yoga gives me rage.

I'm about to go for a run.

Yoga rage!

Rawr.

[easygoingfemme]

I'm still on some upper body exercise restrictions but did some small hand weights/arm workout this morning and just had a good 30 minute run :)

[randrum]

Finally back at the gym today. My bicep finally is feeling comfortable with weights, though not as strong as before the surgery.

Weights: Bench press, Push-Ups, Military Press, Tricep Pushdown - 2x 10 reps

Cardio: 2 mile jog (easy pace) on treadmill

Tomorrow I'm thinking yoga as it's my only night without meetings this week.

[Gemme]

I had a good workout today. I was still slightly sore in my pecs and shoulders so I opted for cardio today but I wanted a really good workout so I went to the gym that has the elliptical that forces me to work harder than all the rest. Unfortunately, I also learned that my trainer is leaving this gym so now I have to switch to a different trainer. I will meet with him tomorrow morning. We'll see how it goes.

Precor EFX576i elliptical, total body program
Stats: 270.1 cal, 2.22 mi, 3789 strides, 30:00 min

I cooled down in the dance room in the dark. It was nice and relaxing to stretch in there.

When I got home, there was some stuff at work that I needed to check on so I walked around the property for a while too.

[nycfem]

Being outside is so much more glorious for me than being at the gym... even though all exercise feels good. But today was exercise at it's finest. A femme friend from this site who doesn't read this thread (heh heh) and I went for a four hour evening walk by the river. We watched the sunset and it was just amazing. I looked at the step counter on my i-phone, and it was 19K. it made me want to go out and walk another 1K, just for OCD purposes. The time went by so quick tonight!

[Blade]

Had PT on my legs for an hour this morning then went to the gym for my upper body workout for an hour

[Gemme]

Excellent workout this morning, exercisers!

Warm up: Precor EFX 576i elliptical, total body program
Stats: 111.3 cal, 1.00 mi, 15:00 min

I still had time before the session started so I stretched really good for about 10 minutes.

This training session was with a new trainer since my former trainer moved to another gym. I gave him the Cliff notes version of my health status and off we went. He showed me some things I've done before and some new things. I think I'm going to be sore tomorrow. It was a really good, strong workout.

He had me go back to cardio for a little bit to push the lactic acid out of my muscles so I hopped onto the treadmill directly under the fastest turning fan in the studio.

Precor 954i treadmill, random program
Stats: 98.0 cal, .78 mi, 20:00 min

Like nyc, I had my OCD moment and wanted to push it to make it an even 100 calories burned but that would defeat the purpose of the cool down.

Then I took to the mat and stretched out really good for about 8 minutes or so.

[easygoingfemme]

30 minute run. Need to do weights still.

[Smiling]

I completed many,many reps; bringing the the fork to my face, holding it there while I gobbled a heaping 5 pound mountain of food...annnnnd back down to my plate again, lol. Whew! Naptime.


It all counts! :)

[Gemme]

I have two workouts to post.

8/1/16

Elliptical, random program, level 5
Stats: 44 cal, .30 mi, 5:00 min

35 minutes of strength training

10 minutes of stretching


8/3/16

Elliptical, random program
Stats: 24.9 cal, .21 mi, 3:00 min

I was running late so my warm up was super short.

30 minutes of strength training with a trainer....he's killing me, but it's for my own benefit, so I'll take it.

Precor954i treadmill, random program
Stats: 155.8 cal, 1.27 mi, 35:00 min

Stretching

My muscles still feel heavy, even after I've had a chance to relax and eat breakfast, so I know I'm going to hurt tomorrow.

[Bèsame*]

Truly a workout.

I flipped my store, which included the folded denim wall going to the other side of the store. All. By. Myself.

40 walking round trips which probably was close to 200 pounds of denim.

Ahuh, I work hard 🏋🏼🏋🏼🏋🏼🏋🏼🏋🏻

[Gemme]

Yesterday, I had a good workout but it was after work and I had a lot on my mind so I felt a bit disconnected while doing it. My slight soreness in various parts today says that that did not stop me from doing a good job, though.

Since it was after work, I felt sufficiently warmed up and started on the circuit training right away. I concentrated on really paying attention to my concentric versus eccentric movement so that was a little different. I did about 40 minutes of circuit training then hopped onto an elliptical to help cool down and lengthen my tightened muscles.

Stats: 61 cal, .42 mi, 7:00 min

This was followed by stretching on the TrueStretch and some floor mat stretching for about 15 minutes total.

[Rockinonahigh]

It wont be long now before I can join you all talking bout exercising again, next month I will be getting a whole new knee put in. Nervous as hell but can't
wait for it to happen, two years wit a bad knee is two to many .

[nycfem]

I've gone to the gym the past few days. It started because it was supposed to be a rain day, even though it didn't actually rain.

Day #1: 30 min. stair master, 65 floors, 235 cal, lev 2-4, 2.1 floors per min.; then 30 minutes of stretching, floor exercises, weights

Day #2: 45 min. stair master, 350 cal, 2.1 f per m, 853 ft, 97 floors, levels 2-4; then 15 minutes ab floor exercises and stretching

Day #3: 30 min. stair master,64 floors, 233 cal, 2.1 floors per minute, 481 ft, levels 2-4

I watched a very good documentary while on the stairmaster (HBO2Go) called "12th and Delaware." It's a street intersection in Florida that has a pro-life clinic and an abortion clinic across from one another, and it was about how both operate and their interactions. I found it very informative and interesting.

[Gemme]

I had a great workout this morning!

I warmed up on the PrecorEFX576i elliptical, total body program.
Stats: 99.5 cal, .83 mi, 12:00 min

30 minutes with my trainer plus I spent another 5-6 minutes working alone on abs

For my cool down, I hopped onto the Precor 954i treadmill, random program.
Stats: 61.2 cal, .48 mi, 15:00 min

This was followed by about 8 minutes of stretching.

[nycfem]

I made it to the gym 7 days in a row, and it feels good! If only I did not have to go back to work in September. Oh, well, enjoying it now :)

I've gone to the gym the past few days. It started because it was supposed to be a rain day, even though it didn't actually rain.

Day #1: 30 min. stair master, 65 floors, 235 cal, lev 2-4, 2.1 floors per min.; then 30 minutes of stretching, floor exercises, weights

Day #2: 45 min. stair master, 350 cal, 2.1 f per m, 853 ft, 97 floors, levels 2-4; then 15 minutes ab floor exercises and stretching

Day #3: 30 min. stair master,64 floors, 233 cal, 2.1 floors per minute, 481 ft, levels 2-4

I watched a very good documentary while on the stairmaster (HBO2Go) called "12th and Delaware." It's a street intersection in Florida that has a pro-life clinic and an abortion clinic across from one another, and it was about how both operate and their interactions. I found it very informative and interesting.

Day #4: 30 min stairmaster, 69 floors, level 2-4, 248 cal, 2.2 floors per minute; 30 min. weight lifting and stretching

Day #5: 30 min stairmaster, 65 floors, 236 calories, 2.2 floors per min; 30 min. yoga and ab exercises

Day #6: 30 min stairmaster, Level 2-4, 71 floors, 250 calories, 2.3 floors per min; 30 min. weight lifting and stretching

Day #7: 30 min stairmaster, levels 2-4, 249 calories, 2.3 floors per min; 30 min back exercises, leg exercises, and stetching

[Slow breath]

2 classes:
Aqua zumba (I love dancing in the pool!)

Body Pump

My muscles will hate me tomorrow.

[Arden]

I made it to 16 laps around the track today...my goal is to hit 43 or 10 miles in preparation for my 10k (6.7 mile) event in October. I figure if I run further than I need to in the event it will be easy (well in theory) to complete the event...my first, actually...

[nycfem]

My most recent gym times were Saturday, Wednesday, and today. On all three times I did stair master for 30 min. (level 2-4) and then 30 minutes of a combination of weight lifting, stretching, yoga, and floor exercises.

My gym has been under construction for quite awhile now but I think is starting to come back together. The old owners filed for bankruptcy. The new ones are making the gym worse but I guess the trade-off is that it's being kept open :)

[nycfem]

I exercised at the gym on Saturday and Sunday, each day for 1 hour, same routine as usual (30 min of stair master, level 2-4, followed by a 30 minute combination of weightlifting, floor exercising and stretching & yoga).

A woman introduced herself to me named Gail. It was clear we had nothing in common but we were crossing paths a lot. We complained about the construction at the gym because a friendship must contain some line of talk. We'll likely be able to stay on this topic for quite awhile.

[legally_b10nde]

Awesome day! Chest, triceps, and calves day!

25 min. of rowing machine.

45lbs bench press 3 sets X 8 reps

15lbs incline dumbbell press 3 sets X 10 reps

10lbs incline dumbbell flys 3 sets X 12 reps

20lbs tricep press 3 sets X 10 reps

25lbs French dumbell press 3 sets X 8 reps

20lbs skull crusher 3 sets X 8 reps

standing calf extension on smith machine 4 sets

stretching 10 min. and foam roll 5 min.

[Gemme]

I engaged in a different kind of health regimen this morning.

I didn't set the alarm and I slept late and then I dozed on and off for almost two hours in bed.

Getting enough rest is part of being healthy!

It's back to the gym tomorrow but I'm pleased that, even though I haven't had a structured workout since August 10th, I have managed to not only maintain my weight but drop a couple more pounds.

On my vacation, I did have a short workout in the hotel gym but the room was nauseatingly hot so that was less than 30 minutes but consisted of the elliptical, free weights and mat work using the stability ball. While on vacation I walked a lot too. There were two days that I probably got between 2-3 miles of walking in so that helped and keeping an eye on my food intake is helping too.

I always weigh myself when I wake up. For most people, doing this every day wouldn't be good for them but I like to see the natural fluctuations of my body. I started weighing myself daily exactly two months ago and today I am down 7.6 lbs. It's slow going but that's supposed to be best way, no?

[nycfem]

I walked two hours with friends. We walked over the Brooklyn Bridge and then in the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Can't argue with that on a beautiful day.

[Gemme]

Got back into the gym this morning.

I warmed up on the elliptical, random program, level 4.
Stats: 89 cal, .72 mi, 10:00 min

30 minutes of circuit training

I cooled down on the elliptical, random program, level 5
Stats: 61 cal, .43 mi, 7:00 min

Then I stretched and went about my day.

[nycfem]

The usual routine of late at the gym today: 30 min. stair master (levels 2-4), and 30 minutes of weight lifting, floor exercises, and yoga with stretching.

It's going to be really hard going back to work in September. It's so fun to sleep in and go work out!

[nycfem]

I did the same old - same old... and loved it! Gym: 30 min. stairmaster (Levels 2-4), then 30 minute combination of weightlifting, ab exercises, yoga, and stretching.

School starts this Tuesday. Eep! I'm really hoping I can get myself to leave work on time and go right to the gym.

[Gemme]

I texted my trainer at gym #2 because I still have 7 sessions to go in my package and I found out that he's left the gym. This is just a couple months after my original trainer left the gym. Now I'm stuck with packages that they won't refund and having to deal with a new trainer. Glad I'd already decided to cut this gym loose.

My workouts lately have consisted of house chores and work chores. Yesterday wasn't anything though so I'd better do something good today.

[nycfem]

Yesterday I went to the gym in the evening, same as Thursday night. But Thursday night it was packed. Last night (Friday night) it was empty. I didn't get the memo to go away for Labor Day weekend!

First I did 30 minutes stairmaster (level 2-4), and then 30 minutes of combined weight lifting, ab exercises, and yoga. Since it was so empty there was a major weight lifter there who watched me some and gave suggestions. Sometimes I hate that, but I found him helpful, straightforward.

I am off to the gym now and will report back :)

[cinnamongrrl]

I started my day with exercises recommended for hikers...one legged squats, jumping jacks and dips...

Then I went for a 2 mile walk with the dogs. Two good hills plus the hill back to my house.

Now I'm at work walking copious times up and down the halls...

[Gemme]

I made it to the gym this morning.

Warm up on the elliptical:
Stats: 43 cal, .32 mi, 5:00 min

35 minutes of circuit training

Cool down: 10 minutes on the mat and stretching contraption

[nycfem]

Today I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster and then 30 minutes combined of weight lifting, back strengthening exercises, and stretching.

People were going nuts about the gym construction. It's fun to rage about a common complaint while lifting weights. I guess :)

Adding: I also went on a walk in the park with a friend for a half hour today (longer but I think we did a lot of stopping and looking around).

[Stud_puppy1991]

I walked nearly all over the city, does that count?

[candy_coated_bitch]

I walked to the coffee shop and the liquor store and back again. My goal right now is to walk 15 minutes every day. I have not met that goal the past few days but at least I walked a little today.

[clay]

I was lucky enough to get into the pool the last 2 days...did an hr. & a half each day. I do my water exercises....and does it ever give me a workout. I usually do a half hour of them each time....

[Gemme]

I'm still sore from yesterday's weight workout so it was just cardio for me today. I tried my newest gym (I may have a problem) and I liked it. Besides myself, there were only 2 other people in there that early and it made for a nice, quiet workout. A lady came in after the others had left and she said 'good morning!' to me and that felt good so I made sure to say 'have a good day!' to her when I left.

It's a smaller, brand new gym and they are restricting the number of home members because of its size and because they want it to feel different. I can go whenever I want unless I want training from a human (they have pre-programmed classes I can take on my own). It's not much farther than my other gyms, just in the opposite direction.

Today, I tried their elliptical. They have all brand new equipment, although it's a brand I'm familiar with so that makes it fun to see what updates have occurred from one gym's version to another. I didn't go crazy wild or do any intervals; just plugged along at a steady 15:45-16:15 mph pace.

Stats: 243 cal, 2.36 mi, 35:00 min

The machine says that I produced enough power to light a lightbulb for one minute. Who knew?

Then I went into the classroom and was that ever Heaven! Two ceiling fans on high cooled me down really quick (I prefer a cold environment to workout...it increases my endurance and performance) and I got some nice stretching done.

I like this place!

[Gayandgray]

Well I've got tons of yard work today and that is always a good workout! And I need it too, since I've been nursing my frozen shoulder and not getting much extra exercise. I'm looking forward to a good sweat!

[nycfem]

I took a 30 minute walk with a friend (longer, but we did a lot of stopping and starting due to various diversions). My iphone says I walked 11,800 steps today.

[cinnamongrrl]

Same exercises for hiking

Walked two miles with the dogs

And took my youngest hiking up on Mt Mitchell.

[cinnamongrrl]

Exercises for hiking plus extra ones

2 mile walk with one good hill plus the hill home

Now off for 8+ hours of endless walking at work

Later I plan to take the dogs to lake Lure for a sunset walk...

[homoe]

Exercises for hiking plus extra ones

2 mile walk with one good hill plus the hill home

Now off for 8+ hours of endless walking at work

Later I plan to take the dogs to lake Lure for a sunset walk...

Cinnamongrrl, I get my exercise just reading about yours!!!!

[Rugged]

I have been trying to hit the gym before and after work all summer...
So far so good.
I have also been trying to get up this hill in my town during my night walks.
My knee is still healing, so it usually gives out after 45
minutes of walking. I have been trying to make it up this hill for the past few weeks. Today I finally did it!! I turned my music up,and pushed on!!
I even jogged up a little.... I'm still in shock...
I now believe I can do more... I'm focusing
on the bigger challenges ahead

[Gemme]

I had a great workout this morning!

I went to gym #2 and did the total body program on my favorite elliptical.
Stats: 310.3 cal, 2.62 mi, 35:00 min

It was great. I was actually getting some lactic acid build up.

Then I hopped onto a treadmill and walked it out for a bit.
Stats: 55.5 cal, .47 mi, 15:00 min

I did a couple of minutes of ab work on the mat and stretched.

Good times!

[Gayandgray]

I cleaned and scrubbed dog runs for 4 hrs and now after lunch I'm gonna wash the car in the yard and maybe prune some bushes.:hangloose:

[nycfem]

1 hr at the gym today: 35 min. stairmaster, 25 min. weightlifting and yoga

The big challenge will be to see if I can keep it up with school starting tomorrow!

[nycfem]

I made it to the gym by leaving work on time (okay, ten minutes later, but for me that's nothing!). I wish I didn't have my hour commute home either.

I did my usual: 30 minutes stair master; 30 minutes weightlifting and stretching and floor exercises.

I watched the Hunting Ground on Netflix while on the stair master. It was amazing! It is a doc on sexual assault on campuses, focusing on two young women who became successful activists in this area. Recommended!

[Gemme]

I worked with a new trainer today. He's not your typical trainer in that he's not big and buff and a baby. He's in his 30s and he's an everyman type with a slight gut. Plus his wife and I have the same name and we both have big calves.

:blink:

Warm up: elliptical, cross country program
Stats: 98.5 cal, .96 mi, 15:00 min

30 min of background and goal orientation
30 min strength training

He wants me to keep a food journal, trade the elliptical for the arc trainer and the bugger gave me homework.

Homework!

Cool down: 10 min stretching

[Gayandgray]

After the kennel I came home and cut a little over an acre of grass with my push mower. And it was real hot here too so I sweat the whole time.:hangloose:

[nycfem]

30 minutes on the stairmaster.

OMG, today was what I call a "struggle" work-out. That's when you are having a day where you are so exhausted you can't imagine going to the gym but you go anyway and persevere through it. Now I feel so good!

Oh, and check out "Holy Hell" on Netflix. It was so incredible! (Watched while on Stairmaster)

[clay]

Doing 30 to 45 min. of exercises in pool last 4 days!!!!

I do al the exercises the Fitness Instructor gave me to do...plus I add as many as I know of on my own. I do 3 or 4 reps of 12 each rep. I can tell a difference!!!

I also use my resistance bands inside along with the hand weights I have.

I want to be able to go back to gym once I get my life settled down....:(

[Cin]

Okay so I hurt myself today. I guess if I am being honest, I saw this coming days ago. I probably weakened something with a day long hike over rough terrain that I did days ago. So since then during workouts and even just regular stuff like climbing stairs I noticed a pull in my front lower thigh/knee area, naturally I pushed even harder and made myself walk up more stairs and do more stuff to work it out. But instead of that happening it got much worse today during my workout. My wife is annoyed because she says that normal people don't push themselves when they are hurt, they stop and rest it. I don't agree. I mean, of course if you are really hurt you rest and ice, but not for every little twinge. It usually works when I push through stuff but this time it didn't. But I don't think I'm so unusual for believing that is the way to go initially. What do others think? Is my wife right, am I alone in believing when something hurts you just work it harder?

[Gemme]

Okay so I hurt myself today. I guess if I am being honest, I saw this coming days ago. I probably weakened something with a day long hike over rough terrain that I did days ago. So since then during workouts and even just regular stuff like climbing stairs I noticed a pull in my front lower thigh/knee area, naturally I pushed even harder and made myself walk up more stairs and do more stuff to work it out. But instead of that happening it got much worse today during my workout. My wife is annoyed because she says that normal people don't push themselves when they are hurt, they stop and rest it. I don't agree. I mean, of course if you are really hurt you rest and ice, but not for every little twinge. It usually works when I push through stuff but this time it didn't. But I don't think I'm so unusual for believing that is the way to go initially. What do others think? Is my wife right, am I alone in believing when something hurts you just work it harder?

Your wife is right. When something hurts, that should be a warning. I think you take it as a challenge.

:blink:

[Gemme]

I did about 6 hours of manual labor outside in metal buildings. Sweeping and walking and bending and cleaning, oh my.

[nycfem]

Today I did 25 min on the stairmaster and 5 minutes of weight lifting and stretching. It's an exhausting week.

Miss Tick, I agree and disagree. Sometimes for sure, yes, but after watching way too many seasons of Dance Moms, I see how it often does work to push through pain.

Okay so I hurt myself today. I guess if I am being honest, I saw this coming days ago. I probably weakened something with a day long hike over rough terrain that I did days ago. So since then during workouts and even just regular stuff like climbing stairs I noticed a pull in my front lower thigh/knee area, naturally I pushed even harder and made myself walk up more stairs and do more stuff to work it out. But instead of that happening it got much worse today during my workout. My wife is annoyed because she says that normal people don't push themselves when they are hurt, they stop and rest it. I don't agree. I mean, of course if you are really hurt you rest and ice, but not for every little twinge. It usually works when I push through stuff but this time it didn't. But I don't think I'm so unusual for believing that is the way to go initially. What do others think? Is my wife right, am I alone in believing when something hurts you just work it harder?

[Cin]

Your wife is right. When something hurts, that should be a warning. I think you take it as a challenge.

:blink:

LOL, I think that's probably true. A challenge and a personal affront. A kind of rude behavior by my body, a betrayal of sorts. And I just need to get tough with myself. I guess sometimes that backfires.

My wife is right? I can't wait to tell her. She loves that. Her two favorite things to hear are "You're right" and "Those shoes are on sale".

[Cin]

Miss Tick, I agree and disagree.

Ya, I guess it depends. I have a feeling as I get older pushing through the pain might not work out as well as it used to.

[Gemme]

LOL, I think that's probably true. A challenge and a personal affront. A kind of rude behavior by my body, a betrayal of sorts. And I just need to get tough with myself. I guess sometimes that backfires.

My wife is right? I can't wait to tell her. She loves that. Her two favorite things to hear are "You're right" and "Those shoes are on sale".

You can't go wrong with either of those phrases! Also good are "Let's go out for dinner" and "Here's the remote; you choose".

Ya, I guess it depends. I have a feeling as I get older pushing through the pain might not work out as well as it used to.

*snort*

I'm thinking about carrying around a bucket to collect all the bolts and screws that are falling off and out of me at a record pace nowadays.

[nycfem]

It was Sunday evening at the gym for me. I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster (level 2-3) and 30 minutes of weight lifting, floor exercises, and stretching.

I am off tomorrow so I can go again, after a good sleep. Yay :)

[Gemme]

I hit the gym this morning and obeyed my trainer's wishes and mounted that Arc Trainer.

:blink:

I have to say that I'm too wide. These Italian birthing hips of mine kept brushing the edges of the contraption and it's designed like a cage, so even though I'm not a claustrophobic type person normally it made me feel a bit cagey like I was a trapped animal.

BUT

I kept calm and carried on!

Cybex Arc Trainer, weight loss program
Stats: 194 cal, 1.24 mi, 25:00 min

I wanted to do a little bit more but not really overextend myself so I hit up the treadmill.

Precor954i, random program
Stats: 77.1 cal, .65 mi, 20:00 min

Followed by:

Stretching

[nycfem]

When I had a trainer, he told me the same thing: no elliptical, yes Arc. He said it is because we can lift our heels on the elliptical but not on the Arc. I went thru a major Arc phase before I arrived at the highly addictive stair master.

I hit the gym this morning and obeyed my trainer's wishes and mounted that Arc Trainer.

:blink:

I have to say that I'm too wide. These Italian birthing hips of mine kept brushing the edges of the contraption and it's designed like a cage, so even though I'm not a claustrophobic type person normally it made me feel a bit cagey like I was a trapped animal.

BUT

I kept calm and carried on!

Cybex Arc Trainer, weight loss program
Stats: 194 cal, 1.24 mi, 25:00 min

I wanted to do a little bit more but not really overextend myself so I hit up the treadmill.

Precor954i, random program
Stats: 77.1 cal, .65 mi, 20:00 min

Followed by:

Stretching

[Gemme]

When I had a trainer, he told me the same thing: no elliptical, yes Arc. He said it is because we can lift our heels on the elliptical but not on the Arc. I went thru a major Arc phase before I arrived at the highly addictive stair master.

That makes sense but I still don't like it.

:sunglass:

My employee just called out so today will be just me and the manual labor during the second half of the day.

yay

[FireSignFemme]

My doc has me off work and temporarily banned from all forms of exercise including lifting anything over 2lbs. Well that's a pretty big restriction because that's means I can't even lift so much as a bag of sugar. My doc said you're pre-diabetic, the last thing you need to be doing is lifting any sugar anywhere, least of all to your lips! I love my doctor, he's so politically incorrect. Anyhow I go in for a blood draw/labs in another couple three weeks and hopefully my med levels will be high enough for him to lift the restriction, give me the green light go to exercise again.

I had just gotten back to running (well for me running, more like jogging for most) and was really enjoying it even if it was only a couple three short sprints here and there during the week. Right now I just feel like a great big huge slug. That and like a wayward child on restriction because my younger son who was going to fill up my exercise balance ball said - Not that I don't trust you or anything but doctor's orders, and then took his foot pump home. Geez you'd have thought I was asking him to smuggle drugs into the country for me or something. RME

[nycfem]

I did 45 minutes on the stair master. The first 30 I did on Levels 3/4 and then I incorporated some Level 2 for the last 15 minutes. Then I did 15 minutes of weightlifting and ab exercises.

I watched yet another good doc on Netflix while on the stairmaster. It is called "Hot Girls wanted" and it is about young women who go into amateur porn. It really let the girls tell their stories and was quite interesting.

[Gemme]

Good morning, exercisers.

I went in this morning to warm up and have a training session but when I was on the elliptical, one of the owners of the gym came up to me and said that he'd be training me today.

Well, isn't that special?

:blink:

So, to give you some feedback, this guy is a champion natural body builder.

And I am not.

:|

But it worked out okay. He got me going on a lot of new stuff and I have some ideas going forward.

Here's my stats:

PrecorEFX576i elliptical, total body program
105.5 cal, .93 mi, 13:00 min

45 minute training session

Precor954i treadmill, random program
53.7 cal, .44 mi, 15:00 min

stretching

Oh and they fired the new trainer so it looks like it will be me and him until a new trainer is hired.

[nycfem]

30 minutes on the stairmaster Levels 2-4

While watching Netflix: the movie about the missing boy (Johnny Goush, SIC)

[legally_b10nde]

10 minutes on stair master
10 minutes on rowing machine

4 sets X 12 reps of box squat... then drop set
4 sets X 12 reps of Romanian deadlifts
4 sets X 12 reps of seated leg curls
4 sets X 12 reps of lying leg curls
4 sets X 12 reps of lying barbell hip thrust

3 sets X 20 reps of seated calf raise
3 sets X 15 reps of standing smith machine calf raise

mmm... hurt so good~

[cinnamongrrl]

30 minutes of yoga to start my day before work...

Hopefully I'll get home early enough to take the dogs for our usual 2 mile walk down the road and back. I need to start having better habits.

[Gemme]

I forgot to post my workout from the 15th, so that's this:

Warm up: PrecorEFX576i elliptical, total body program
Stats: 72.1 cal, .67 mi, 10:00 min

Approximately 40 minutes of weight training with the co-owner of the gym. I had some soreness this time, mainly in the tops of my shoulders and my biceps. He really killed my upper body.

Cool down: Precor954i treadmill, random program
Stats: 56 cal, .48 mi, 15:00 min

Stretching to finish and lengthen

I planned to get up and workout this morning but I changed my plans.

:mohawk:

[cinnamongrrl]

I did an hour long Pilates DVD...

My first time ever doing Pilates...I feel parts of my body that I didn't know existed...I even fell into a post Pilates semi coma on my mat.

I can already tell it's gonna be awesome for my core and flexibility. Both of which I need

[cinnamongrrl]

Took the dogs for a short 30 minute walk before work.

[Gemme]

I had an early morning training session today and it started off a bit oddly. I didn't leave the house early enough to get a good warm up done on the machines so I improvised. I did jumping jacks and knee lifts and ran in place while at home.

I was waiting for the washer to kick off so I could move the wet wash into the dryer and put another load into the washer to maximize my time this morning.

So, I get there and get settled in and he has set up another circuit for me and it's killer on the legs. Graduating jumps and step ups and weighted walking lunges, backwards and forwards, the ropes and hopping stops. Then he has me push the boxing 'guy' they have, backwards, up and down the length of the room several times and then he finishes with having me push a contraption forward on the ground outside, avoiding the bees nest nearby. It's the thing that football players and The Biggest Loser contesants push around. The trainer decided, on the last pushing run, to jump on the contraption so that was a bit of a struggle at the end. He's not a big guy but he's all muscle so it was definitely a workout.

Then I followed that up with a cool down on the treadmill, under the fan because I was ridiculously hot, and then I stretched really good on the mat last.

Stats: 58.0 cal, .45 mi, 15:00 min

All in all, it was a good workout and my muscles were wrung plum out when I left.

[Demure]

I remember talking with my doctor about exercise and losing weight and I said I had lost half a stone in four days once and he said fantastic how did you do that? I replied with I had a sex life! Once he stopped laughing I asked him if I could get one on prescription lol

[Gemme]

I had a training session this morning. I like them when they are with the owner of the gym because he works me hard and I'm sore the next day or two but it's not bad, doesn't immobilize me in any way and I don't feel like I got steamed rolled during the night after each workout. My job's too physical to be going through that nonsense.

I warmed up on my favorite elliptical.
Stats: 59.6 cal, .55 mi, 8:00 min

30 min circuit training on the machines. He also had me beat one of those giant tires you see meatheads tossing around. It was almost fun but I learned I probably wouldn't be good at chopping wood (because the motion's the same and the weaker side of my body really showed).

Cool down was on my favorite treadmill.
Stats: 59.1 cal, .50 mi, 15:00 min

Then I did some ab work on the mat and stretched really good.

[Chancie]

I can't work out as often during the school year as I do over the summer, when I need more than one bathing suit just to prevent mold.

I almost always make it to one double class, Deep Water Running and Cardio Abs, and I get really hungry and REALLY tired after about 1.25 hours.

Right now, my leg muscles and my tush are sore with a capital burn.

[nycfem]

I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster, levels 2-4. I was next to a woman wtih B.O. I thought about it the whole time because how could I not. People's scents flourish when they sweat. At the same time I also watched a netflix short doc on people who commit murder while sleeping.

[Gemme]

I had a training session this morning. I was a bit hesitant as I didn't get enough sleep and some arthritis stuff was acting up (namely my foot that had a full box of 12x12 ceramic floor tiles dropped on it while wearing flip flops), but it worked out okay. He got me to muscle failure a few times. Tomorrow I may be a bit tender but I have another session with him and he's already warned me that it will be a HIIT session. Yikes! Those are rough.

Warm up: elliptical, total body program
Stats: 83.6 cal, .76 mi, 11:00 min

35ish minutes of strength training

Cool down: treadmill, random program
Stats: 60.2 cal, .46 mi, 15:99 min

As usual, I ended with some stretching.

[Gemme]

Rough morning, exercisers. I'm dragging now that I've had two days, back to back, of some pretty intense strength training. My shoulders and chest are killing me!

Warm up: Precor EFX576i, total body program
Stats: 79.9 cal, .74 mi, 11:00 min

30 minutes of strength training with the other co-owner and she was great

Cool down: Precor 954i, random program
Stats: 62.1 cal, .48 mi, 15:00 min

I ended with some nice stretches.

[Tucker]

im a runner. I love the feeling of freedom I get running on hard pavement so early the birds are chirping.
During the last five years I dropped the running to be the good wife.
Now that I'm single in realizing again how much I need that cold air flooding my lungs while I race down the streets.

[nycfem]

I took an hour walk in the park this evening with a friend. It was a nice walk but she wanted to sit on a bench for awhile and suggested we go to a bar (etc. etc.). I really just like to keep it moving but I do my best to compromise. Still, I'd love to find someone who just wants to go on a long walk.

[nycfem]

Gym: 30 minutes stairmaster level 2-4, 30 minutes weight lifting and stretching.

On Netflix while on the stairmaster I watched a doc about a British teenager who joined an extremist Somalian terrorist group. It was good.

[Gemme]

It was a doozey today, exercisers!

I had another training session and I think he may be trying to get me to have a heart attack. Mountain climbers, sprints, Bosu balancing and weight training, jumps and coordination training plus a whole lot more. Oh my.

Warm up: Precor EFX 576i, total body program
Stats: 62.2 cal, .56 mi, 8:00 min

30 minutes of strength and cardio training

Cool down: Precor 954i, random program
Stats: 58.2 cal, .50 mi, 15:00 min

Stretching

[Gemme]

I had a decent workout at gym #1 today.

Warm up: LifeFitness elliptical, random program, level 3
Stats: 79 cal, .72 mi, 9:00 min

40 minutes of circuit training
2 sets of 12 reps each, starting with a manageable weight and increasing to a difficult weight for the second set

Cool down: stretch

[Gemme]

Good morning, exercisers! I hit the gym yesterday morning.

Warm up: Precor EFX576i elliptical, total body program
Stats: 127.2 cal, 1.11 mi, 1921 strides, 15:99 min

20 minutes HIIT session: mountain climbers, step ups and plyo jumps, hands weights on the Bosu ball and the ropes. Repeat.

Cool down: stretch for about 8 minutes

I felt like it wasn't very much but near the end of the day, my mid-back got pretty sore and is still sore so I know that I did do something productive. Go me.

:blink:

[nycfem]

I have not been exercising for the past two months. The new school year in a position I'm not grooving with has me too overwhelmed. However...

I went to the gym the past three days. Saturday: 30 minutes stairmaster (level 2/3), 30 minutes weightlifting and stretching, Sunday: 30 min. stairmaster, today: 1 hr on the stairmaster (level 2/3). I was kinda surprised I had the energy for an hour today when I had not slept well last night and had been eating a lot of white carbs during the day. Who knows, but today the first half hour I was not even working up a sweat. In any case, the energy level once I started today was a pleasant and unexpected surprise.

[deeds]

Well.. I didn't hit the gym today, but I found out that it has machines lined to work every muscle in your body..I dread being sore for a couple days but I can't wait to start weightlifting again..

[Chad]

My coworker and I walk every morning. I enjoy our walks and my body feels better.

[Gemme]

I have not been exercising for the past two months. The new school year in a position I'm not grooving with has me too overwhelmed. However...

I went to the gym the past three days. Saturday: 30 minutes stairmaster (level 2/3), 30 minutes weightlifting and stretching, Sunday: 30 min. stairmaster, today: 1 hr on the stairmaster (level 2/3). I was kinda surprised I had the energy for an hour today when I had not slept well last night and had been eating a lot of white carbs during the day. Who knows, but today the first half hour I was not even working up a sweat. In any case, the energy level once I started today was a pleasant and unexpected surprise.

I'm with you. I haven't seen the inside of a gym in quite a while, though I do get some manual labor through work and I've been moving a lot of furniture lately so that helps too. My diet has been dipping into 'uh oh' territory lately too. Damn holiday season and wavering self-control.

Luckily, the weight has been holding steadily and I'm not having difficulty with my sciatica, which is my primary concern whenever I slack off. I will get back into the sweat box soon. I just have to kick my own ass to do so.

Likely you were running on adrenaline. I get like that when I haven't slept well and do something physical. I seem to breeze right through it but I'll crash later, usually the next day, and especially if I short myself of sleep again.

Good for you!!!

[easygoingfemme]

I'm about to get back to it. I had months of difficulties from a surgery I had over the summer that kept preventing me from being able to use very much upper body strength. I got an all clear (again- let's hope it sticks this time) last week. Now it's time to tone back up.

[Gemme]

I finally made my way to the gym this morning.

Since it's been almost a month, I decided to take it easy and just did cardio. I hopped onto an elliptical and then forgot about the whole 'taking it easy' thing.

:blink:

LifeFitness elliptical, random program, level 3
Stats: 271 cal, 2.68 mi, 30:00 min

I followed that up with about 10 minutes of stretching.

Good workout!

[nycfem]

I thought the gym would be post-Thanksgiving crowded but it wasn't. I went late afternoon so maybe that helped. In any case, I enjoyed not having the crowds. I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster Level 1-4. Then I did weight lifting and stretching. It felt good. It was hard to get started but it felt great once I was done!

[pamela]

lots of walking today, which was fun in the fog

[Rockinonahigh]

It was slow and easy so I wouldn't stress anything, a good 30 minutes outside in the sun working out, it felt so good.

[nycfem]

I went to the gym today. 30 min. stairmaster (levels 1-4), 30 minutes weightlifting, floor exercises, and yoga.

I think Jill has joined another gym. She must not have been able to deal with the years of construction going on. When someone leaves the gym, you never know where they have gone!

[easygoingfemme]

3.5 miles rowing.
I feel like a new woman. One who just left about 40 lbs of emotional baggage on the rowing machine.

[legally_b10nde]

Worked on my legs, butt, and abs today.

3 sets of squats, 3 sets of Romanian deadlift, 3 sets of goblet squat.

3 sets of lying leg curls, 3 sets of sitting leg curls, 3 sets of dumb bell lunges

3 sets of cable crunches, few min.of planks, 35 min. on the stairmaster

[Gemme]

Went to gym #2 and stuck with the elliptical, but did the total body program so it was pretty demanding.

Precor EFX576i
Stats: 255.2 cal, 2.22 mi, 30:00 min

I stretched in the dark classroom until a guy came in and flipped half the lights the room and then proceeded to lunge walk his way back and forth across the width of the room. It wasn't too bad of a distraction and I was mostly done anyway, so it wasn't too much of a bother.

All in all, it was a nice workout and stretch.

[easygoingfemme]

I just spent an hour raking the lawn. That was good. I'll also row later this evening to help settle my mind before bed.

[RockOn]

played with canine children a lot outside after temps got above 35 degrees

sanded and painted a 4' by 8' plywood sheet

used blower to clear backyard of pine straw, pine cones, leaves - never ending regular task

cut four 32" 2 by 4s (setting up next weekend's project early to make it go faster) ... must make a saw stand for my Dewalt 12' miter saw

note:
All this is probably not classified as exercise but some of it gets pretty strenuous ... especially the sanding. I really do not enjoy the sanding part at all.

[nycfem]

I went to the gym today. I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster (levels 1-4), then 30 minutes of weightlifting and stretching and ab exercises. The guy next to me on the stiarmaster was not wearing any deodorant and sweating up a storm so 17 of those 30 minutes were rough ones!

[nycfem]

Since it was only Monday, I had the energy to go to the gym today after work. I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster (levels 1-4).

Are you ready for this? I've mentioned how my gym went bankrupt and has new owners and how they're doing all sorts of weird things and being constantly under construction. So the latest... they are doing away with membership cards and the people who look at them- and instead are replacing them with a machine that detects the patterns in our irises! They registered me today. I looked into a machine, and it imprinted the pattern of my irises (not flowers- referring to my eyes here!). So now I can stare at a little mirror window on the door, and it opens for me when it detects my iris pattern, as unique as a snowflake! This new system makes up for all the construction!

[easygoingfemme]

Since it was only Monday, I had the energy to go to the gym today after work. I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster (levels 1-4).

Are you ready for this? I've mentioned how my gym went bankrupt and has new owners and how they're doing all sorts of weird things and being constantly under construction. So the latest... they are doing away with membership cards and the people who look at them- and instead are replacing them with a machine that detects the patterns in our irises! They registered me today. I looked into a machine, and it imprinted the pattern of my irises (not flowers- referring to my eyes here!). So now I can stare at a little mirror window on the door, and it opens for me when it detects my iris pattern, as unique as a snowflake! This new system makes up for all the construction!


Wow. I have to say, that whole iris scan to get into the gym thing would freak me out a little. It's cool, but a little freaky for me. I'm glad you feel like it's an improvement though, it's your gym!

I did a 4.5 mile row and a lot of mental exercising.

[RockOn]

4.5 mile row?

I am extremely impressed!

[SmoothButch]

Ran six miles out on the trail today.

[nycfem]

Yesterday: 30 min. stairmaster (levels 1-4) ; 30 minutes weight lifting and stretching

Today: 30 minutes stairmaster (levels 1-4)

Probably too tired by tomorrow to go, because that getting up early for work gets to me and I am a night owl!

[SmoothButch]

Ran three miles on the trail.

[Gemme]

I walked about 20 minutes while dodging traffic yesterday but that's about it.

[nycfem]

I fell apart after Tuesday's exercise, stopped sleeping enough for the rest of the work week. Today I slept in and then went to the gym and exercised for an hour, and it was like nirvana. I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster (levels 1-4) and 30 minutes of light ab exercises, weight lifting and stretching. I went in the evening, and it was super dead. Oh, and on the stairmaster I'm watching a good netflix doc series called "Captive" about people held captive.

[nycfem]

I went to the gym around noon and did 30 minutes on the stairmaster (levels 1-4), and then 30 minutes weightlifting and yoga. Nothing is feeling out of whack with my body, and that's all I care about during / after a work-out!

[nycfem]

I did my thing of taking advantage of a Monday because I become more sleep deprived as the week progresses. Here was my routine:

35 min. stairmaster (levels 1-4, 2 min. intervals)
10 min. treadmill (3.0 speed, no incline)
10 min. upright stationary bike (HR above 140, random program)
10 min. stairmaster (levels 1-4, 1 min. intervals)
15 min. weightlifting
15 min. floor exercises and stretching

And I feel great!!

[SmoothButch]

I ran 7 miles out on the trail today.

[SmoothButch]

Three mile run today.

[Gemme]

Happy New Year's, exercisers!

I hit the gym first thing this morning in an effort to wash away the old and jumpstart 2017 with a good workout. I had some challenges as I am battling a cold thing that hit me hard last night and I've got about 4 nights of not enough sleep under my belt, which is what drop kicked my immune system and allowed this sickness to slip in the back door, so to speak.

So, I decided to have a good but safe workout.

254 cal, 1.92 mi, 30:00 min
My average speed was 4 mph.

I finished it up with about 12 minutes of stretching on the True Stretch machine and the mat.

It was good. I worked but didn't overextend myself or lose my breath. I have some other stuff to do today that will be physical anyway so it's going to be a good day for exercise and movement.

[legally_b10nde]

2017 New Year workout!

Yoga

Weight training start off with rowing machine

dumbbell press

side & front delt flys

bentover rear delt flys

stairmaster

full body stretch

[Soft*Silver]

I want someone to explain to me WHY our local YMCA would be closed on the day after millions of people have resolved to step up their exercise for the new years. I simply wanted to go into the heated therapeutic pool but noooooooooo....they were closed today!

[RockOn]

Here I go with my impressive self again ...

Back to back, I lifted a total of six twin packs Little Debbie chocolate swiss cake rolls into piehole ... it's a sickness, I tell you!! Felt squeamish afterwards and the sugar rush almost killed me for almost an hour.

:(

I do not want any more Little Debbie chocolate swiss cake rolls today.

[easygoingfemme]

Here I go with my impressive self again ...

Back to back, I lifted a total of six twin packs Little Debbie chocolate swiss cake rolls into piehole ... it's a sickness, I tell you!! Felt squeamish afterwards and the sugar rush almost killed me for almost an hour.

:(

I do not want any more Little Debbie chocolate swiss cake rolls today.

Oh no... go drink a big glass of water please.

I had a 7k row that went really quick and easy. Best workout all week!

[nycfem]

BB and I put up our exercise chart for the year, which we had stopped doing long ago during 2016.

Yesterday I slept, and today I went to the gym. It was a hard workout. I hadn't been in as long as it was that I last posted.

I did 30 minutes on the stair master (levels 1,2,3, and 4), followed by 30 minutes of free weights, ab exercises, and stretching.

I'm really trying to stick to a sleep schedule this year to help my exercise.

Hugs to the exercisers. It's helpful to me to come together on this thread.

[nycfem]

I got to bed late last night but one late night doesn't really interfere with exercise.

I went to the gym after work and did 40 min. stairmaster (levels 1-4), followed by 20 minutes of leg weights, balancing, and stretching.

This is the second time I've been next to the same woman with B.O. on the stairmaster. It's a rough time up there.

[RockOn]

took long walks at work on both morning and afternoon breaks

[RockOn]

It is rough indeed!

There are two women at work who have horrible body oder when they come in at 8:00. I am thinking of putting a bar of soap on their desks with a note which reads: Bathe every morning and use soap.

[Gemme]

I got to bed late last night but one late night doesn't really interfere with exercise.

I went to the gym after work and did 40 min. stairmaster (levels 1-4), followed by 20 minutes of leg weights, balancing, and stretching.

This is the second time I've been next to the same woman with B.O. on the stairmaster. It's a rough time up there.

Do you find that working out later in the day causes you to stay up later?

What's just as bad is someone who douses themselves in cologne or perfume before coming to the gym and then, when they get sweaty, the smell compounds from the heat. I get that a lot at my cheap gym.

It is rough indeed!

There are two women at work who have horrible body oder when they come in at 8:00. I am thinking of putting a bar of soap on their desks with a note which reads: Bathe every morning and use soap.

Go to HR and have them deal with it or the women could go to HR to report you for doing something like that.

Of course, you missed a perfect opportunity with the holidays. You could have given them small bath/body lotion kits for the holidays without being blatantly offensive to them.

[legally_b10nde]

warm up: step up w/knee raise

3 sets Bench press - just a bar bell w/out a spotter
3 sets Incline dumbbell press
4 sets Dips
4 sets Hip thrust
3 sets Plank
3 sets Cable crunch

Body Stretch

[Medusa]

I'm back to my exercise routine hopefully and I'm 7000 steps into my goal of 11000 for the day.

I'm on Fitbit if anyone wants to friend me there. Love doing friend challenges :)

[SmoothButch]

I ran 7 miles on the snowy/icy trail and it was 21°.
My phone and water froze.

And I just did day 7 of the 30 day plank challenge.

[Gemme]

I just spent over 2 hours shoveling snow.

That's between 700-800 calories burned and I can feel it in my shoulders and lower back. Oy.

[Medusa]

I've hit 10k steps every day this week!
I'm at 2500 so far today so I'm about to get a move on. Shooting for 10-11k every single day to get my body used to the rhythm again.

Feeling great!

[nycfem]

I went to the gym and did my usual routine of late: 30 min stairmaster (levels 1-4), followed by 30 minutes of weight lifting and floor exercises. I had a teeny tiny bit of asthma because I am not exercising regularly enough but not enough to cause me any problems.

I've been watching this netflix doc series about different episodes of people held as hostages. It's not that well-done, so it makes the exercise a bit harder to not be watching something I'm all that into.

[Medusa]

I just hit 10,200 steps for the day. I went ahead and started a step challenge on Fitbit with a bunch of people to stay motivated this week. Hoping I can hit 10k every day this week too!

[legally_b10nde]

Lower body work out

3 sets of Squat

3 sets of Goblet squat

4 sets Deadlift

4 sets of dumbell lunges

4 sets Lying leg curls machine

4 sets Seating leg curls machine

30 min. stairmaster

[nycfem]

I work in a huge building with 5 giant urban high schools in it, so I took my 30 minutes lunch to walk around the building. There's a lot of security so I felt a little self-conscious but didn't have anyone bother me luckily.

[Gemme]

More shoveling plus some sweeping and general movery.

[firegal]

On new fitbit today as of now i am at 14777 steps :| I was working on my mother in law apt painting,removing carpet...up and down the stairs to the garage tons. I have never done this much with my new fitbit.

[Medusa]

WOO!

I struggled to get my steps today but ended up just over 10k thanks to some marching in place while on FaceTime!
Also hit a yoga class tonight and already feeling it in my hamstrings!