Talk about your exercise experience today

[firegal]

working on my rental and my fit bit is gonna kill me! i painted the living room and worked on the trim plus ran errands so my total as i sit in my recliner with aleve on board is....13974....i cant keep working like this.I,m suposed to be retired!:seeingstars:

[Medusa]

Im still hitting 10k steps every day but damn, it's rough some days when I am stuck in my office on video conference calls with Germany and Poland.

I am going to end up hitting the treadmill tonight to make my steps!

[firegal]

still working on rental but thank gawd!,today was a lighter day....i,m at 9333 so far today and i dont need aleve. i will make 10000 but i,m thankfull thats all.

I feel like its a day off.:byebye:

[nycfem]

Yesterday... 30 minutes on the stair master (levels 1-4). Watching the new Michael Alig doc on Netflix.

[firegal]

working on my rental and my fit bit is gonna kill me! i painted the living room and worked on the trim plus ran errands so my total as i sit in my recliner with aleve on board is....13974....i cant keep working like this.I,m suposed to be retired!:seeingstars:

Made it at 630 pm my time! I love that it tells me when i reach it and when i get a text or a phone. Its my fit bit assistant!

[firegal]

Thank gawd i didnt work on my rental today i went to seattle for union/political work.
When i got home i was at 8000 so i did treadmill till i reached 10000,it seemed like a day off.

[Ms. Meander]

I tell you what - Winter is no joke up here in the mountains. Not only the shoveling, but the roof raking, and hauling firewood, among other things. I guess I'm grateful to be forced into physical activity during these months when it's so easy to hibernate, even though every bit of my body aches. There is something satisfying about getting shit done, knowing I earned that Epsom salt bath.

Each morning (okay, 5-6 mornings/week) I do a 30 minute workout, usually some combo of yoga and Essentrics. Most days I walk a couple miles in addition to my various chores. At least this is my winter routine.

So far today- I've done my workout, a walk, and planning more roof raking later before it snows some more.

[nycfem]

Saturday night work out. 30 minutes stairmaster (levels 1-4), then 30 minutes combined weight lifting, yoga, and floor exercises. It is always very quiet on a Saturday night.

[homoe]

Yes quiet on Friday and Saturdays, but come Sunday they all flock in to burn off those excess calories they consumed..lol

[firegal]

Today i worked on apt ths morn and football the rest of day fit bit is only at 6500 right now and i,m ok with that.

[Gemme]

Not today. Today was mild and relaxing but yesterday, I spent about 5 hours-combined-doing manual labor (sweeping, mopping, etc).

[SmoothButch]

Ran seven miles out on the trail and burned 886 calories.

[cinnamongrrl]

Started my morning with yoga

Did some weight/step training after

And I got a surprise reprieve from an appointment and took the dogs for a 2 hour, very steep hike.

I've been focused on eating better and it's really making a change to my energy :)

[nycfem]

Stairmaster 30 min (Levels 1-4), yesterday and today.

I'm lovin' it :)

[candy_coated_bitch]

I walked to the post office and the coffee shop and back home.

[tantalizingfemme]

I go on the treadmill for an hour every morning before work, but have found myself feeling restless in the late afternoon. I do a lot of hiking after work and on the weekends in the warmer weather but stopped once it got colder because I didn't have warm hiking clothes. So I sucked it up last night and bought a few pairs of insulated hiking pants and a good outdoor jacket. (Thank you REI) So I am hoping that hiking after work three or four times a week and on the weekend will quell this restless feeling. Plus it keeps me ready for summer time. I love being in the exercise groove.

[SmoothButch]

Spent 30 minutes on my biceps and triceps lifting. Tomorrow is another three mile run and eight miles planned for Saturday.

[cinnamongrrl]

It was yesterday..

I took the dogs on a challenging hike. A whole lot of uphill and scrambling over rocks and such. It's hard to scramble with 3 dogs on leashes.

I also carried my poodle all the way down. Idk if that counts. (He's only 14 lbs) he was cold and gave me the look. Poor puddin.

I also cleaned and I say it counts. I need to step up my home workouts (or join a gym) I found an awesome kettle bell set at Aldis so I'd like to try that

[cinnamongrrl]

I did a 30 minute kettle bell workout that I found on YouTube.

Gotta say...I love how it makes me feel. It's a good multi tasking exercise. I'm hooked :)

I'm really glad I got the kettle bell set. Different exercises required different weights. I got the variety pack of 5, 10 and 15lbs. All for $20. I say it's a bargain. Just one at Wal-Mart was $12

[Medusa]

I've hit 10k+ steps every day for the last 4 days. Yesterday it was close to 14k.
Trying to build my endurance back up and hit 15k every day!

[JDeere]

Walking, I do quite a bit of walking at work.

[easygoingfemme]

I walked around a fair amount at work and made sure to visit the residents on the third floor a few times so I was up and down the stairs. That's about all I had time for.

[cinnamongrrl]

I took the dogs for a hike on steep terrain (is there anything else in the Appalachians??) for about an hour and a half before work.

[Gemme]

I spent the vast majority of the day sweeping and cleaning.

[cinnamongrrl]

I spent the vast majority of the day sweeping and cleaning.

It counts!!!

[cinnamongrrl]

I over did it yesterday; my thighs feel like lead.

Today was just some nice yoga. It helped me move a little easier too.

[firegal]

my last2 weeks of remodel my mother in law was so off the chart i have loved my last 2 days of 6000 on my fitbit.I feel like it was a Vac-cay!

Back to real life ...too soon!

[Chad]

I want to preface this with I started out strengthening my quads for a two year old knee replacement so baby steps. My goal is to ride my bicycle without falling down and to briskly walk and/or climb stairs with ease. Maybe even go dancing. :)

I go to PT three times a week. I do leg crunches, leg lifts, and ride the stationery bicycle. I ride the bike 1.5 miles each time so far that is 4.5 miles a week. My goal next week is 10 miles. I get some cardiovascular exercise but want to increase it every week.

Riding the bike and exercise in general makes me happy and I feel much better overall.

Today 10 minutes of leg crunches, 30 leg lifts, and seven minutes on the bike.

[cinnamongrrl]

Today was yoga followed by weights for the upper body. Then I did a standing ab workout I found on YouTube. It snuck in some leg work and cardio. I did ok once I was warmed up.

Then later I did a little uphill hiking with the dogs.

Also cleaning intermittently throughout the day.

I feel pretty good about all that.

[tantalizingfemme]

Great day for a hike! 4 miles on the treadmill this morning followed by a 6 mile hike along a river.

[Gemme]

I finally made it back into the gym, exercisers. I went to gym #3 as it's close to a Walmart and I had to go shopping afterwards.

LifeFitness elliptical, moderate heart program
195 cal, 1.81 mi, 30:00 min

I followed that up with some slow and relaxing stretches.

All in all, it was a nice and easy slide back into the grind of things. I didn't even break a sweat!

[Orema]

I just went on a walk around the cul-de-sac at work. It's a short walk, but it counts.

:bow:

[SmoothButch]

I ran three miles out on the trail today.

[Lyte]

Went to OTF ... got 21 SPLAT points ... burned 400 calories. <-- lots of cardio today. Ugh! :praying:

[Chad]

At PT tonight I did 60 leg lifts, 30 squats, 10 minutes of leg press, and 2.5 miles on the stationery bike. :)

[Medusa]

Still holding strong with 10000+ steps and some days closer to 15k or even 18k.

[RockOn]

Went downtown and paid for copy of my entire personnel record. Walked 4 blocks downhill to the building ... parking downtown sucks ... the 4 blocks back up the hill to my truck made me tired but I made it. :)

[legally_b10nde]

Worked on Abs, Legs, & Gluteus tonight

4 sets planks

3 sets cable crunches

3 sets hanging leg raises

3 sets bicycle kicks

3 sets lying hip thrusts

4 sets donkey kicks

3 sets squats

3 sets lunges

4 sets lying leg curls

15 min. rowing machine + 15 min. uphill mountain simulation

[SmoothButch]

Arms today, biceps & triceps weight lifting and a few push ups.

[Chad]

At PT tonight I still only road the stationery bike 2.5 miles in 10 minutes so I need to request more time. I did 60 leg lifts, 36 sqauts, and 10 minutes of leg presses.

My quads are getting stronger, yay!

[SmoothButch]

Signed up for the Marine Corps Historic Half marathon in May. Now I have to add hills to my training.

[Chad]

At PT last night they added a 2lb weight to my newish knee leg. I did 90 leg lifts, 10 minutes of leg presses, 36 sqauts, and 2.5 miles on the stationery bike.

I really think my quads are getting stronger and I feel better over all.

[Gemme]

I got in a few hours of shoveling snow today. At almost 600 calories per hour, that's pretty darn good!

[cinnamongrrl]

I did yoga this morning to help get the kinks out of my body...they were numerous but it worked..lots of ab work too which I liked.

Also did some kettle bell work. Its a great total body workout.

[nycfem]

I texted a bunch of family and friends, "How about a long wintery walk today?" One said yes, so I went with her :).

She is a colleague who happens to live a few blocks from me even though we both work in the Bronx.

We walked for an hour and a half, I'd say, if I exclude the time we stopped.

We walked by the River which was really nice since it was a sunny 45.

She wanted to do a bit of city walking which I agreed to but didn't care for. I don't like to walk by stores and restaurants and through crowds. Give me a park any day.

We had a great time chatting, and it was a wonderful walk.

[Gemme]

I spent a long time shoveling today.

[Chad]

No exercise today but I am thinking about it. Monday I get evaluated by my physical therapist and Tuesday I see my surgeon. I want two more weeks of PT. Next I plan to join the community center. They have weights, stationery bikes, and a pool. I look forward to continuing to exercise.

[nycfem]

I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster (levels 2-4), and then 30 minutes of floor exercises, weights, and stretching.

While on the stairmaster I watched a very bad documentary on Ashley Madison (the website that was hacked where people go to have affairs). Then during my floor exercises I just counted. I've always done those in silence and it doesn't seem to bother me, I guess because I am counting.

[Gemme]

I'm turning into my typical winter broken record. More shoveling yesterday, though not nearly as much as previous days, and snow prep, which involves a lot of walking.

I picked up a Backsaver shovel for us in the office since we do so much and my back is hurting so damn bad from consecutive massive shovel days. I found that it doesn't 'save' my back as much as the different angles just target a 'new' part of the back to make ache. I guess it's helping as it's letting the mid to upper part of my back chill out while the lower to mid back does all the work now.

Potato vs potahtoe I suppose.

However, my upper arms are getting more of a workout with this shovel so they hurt worse than with the standard shovel. Can't win!

[Chad]

At PT tonight they added a 2.5 lb weight to my newish knee leg. I did 90 leg lifts, 10 minutes of leg presses, 36 sqauts, and 2.5 miles on the stationery bike.

[Gemme]

I'll give you one guess.....

[Orema]

I just walked the cul-de-sac.

:bow:

[nycfem]

Today I went to the gym and did 30 minutes on the Stairmaster, Levels 1-4. It was beautiful weather outside so the gym was not crowded at all which was fun.

[Gemme]

I finally got off my ass and went to the gym this morning, exercisers.

Here's my damage:

271 cal, 2.42 mi, 30:00 min

I didn't want to play with weights so it was my trusty elliptical but after about 10 minutes, this guy hoped on one a couple down and was making disgusting sounds and was sniffing and then blowing out of his nose. I couldn't tell if it was a cold issue or a chemical dependence issue. Either way, my stomach literally turned thinking of all of those snotty germs being sprayed all over his console and phone. Soooo gross. This is why I practically bleach the machines before I get on them.

Besides that and seeing a creepy assed cheating former customer, my time at the gym was good. I enjoyed my stretch time too. Even though it was crowded at the back (because I went later than usual), everyone was respectful and no one made any disgusting sounds so that ended my workout on a high note.

[cinnamongrrl]

I just got back from a 2.5 hour hike. Total elevation was about 3500. I feel SO alive!

[SmoothButch]

I ran nine miles today
On the trail. I burned over 1100 calories.

[cinnamongrrl]

I ran nine miles today
On the trail. I burned over 1100 calories.

I envy your running ability.I so would like to work on that as a personal goal

[girl_dee]

i went on about a mile hike around a small lake. I had my camera on my back so it was quite a workout. Uphill both ways!

[Glenn]

Today and everyday, I will begin doing 10 minutes of punching and kicking on my Everlast heavy bag, that hangs from the basement ceiling beam, with Trump's face taped on it, to tone up my forearms and legs.

[SmoothButch]

I envy your running ability.I so would like to work on that as a personal goal



Thank you. I started running with the Couch to 5k free app.
That's how it all started a couple of years ago. Before that, I could barely run for two minutes straight!

[cinnamongrrl]

Thank you. I started running with the Couch to 5k free app.
That's how it all started a couple of years ago. Before that, I could barely run for two minutes straight!


You....are my inspiration :) I find trail running especially interesting because of the varied scenery and terrain. And because the ground seems as though it would be much more forgiving than pavement.

When I get my new phone I'll get the app and make an honest attempt at it. :)

[SmoothButch]

You....are my inspiration :) I find trail running especially interesting because of the varied scenery and terrain. And because the ground seems as though it would be much more forgiving than pavement.

When I get my new phone I'll get the app and make an honest attempt at it. :)


Good luck, I look forward to seeing posts ��. Trail running, dirt is easier on the body but the challenge there is always watching in front of you, where you land. The uneven terrain does slow you down some. And there's less "bounce" so it's a little more effort. Black top isn't bad at all and concrete and brick are the surfaces I try to avoid, if possible. Much more shock to the body.

And thank you! Runners always seem to inspire other people and other runners. I've gotten a couple of people running just from following my progress. It's neat.

I love the trail and being out in nature. Feeling the breeze, sun on my skin, hearing the leaves scatter or listening to the birds. And there's the occasional squirrels or deer that make an appearance.

[cinnamongrrl]

Good luck, I look forward to seeing posts ��. Trail running, dirt is easier on the body but the challenge there is always watching in front of you, where you land. The uneven terrain does slow you down some. And there's less "bounce" so it's a little more effort. Black top isn't bad at all and concrete and brick are the surfaces I try to avoid, if possible. Much more shock to the body.

And thank you! Runners always seem to inspire other people and other runners. I've gotten a couple of people running just from following my progress. It's neat.

I love the trail and being out in nature. Feeling the breeze, sun on my skin, hearing the leaves scatter or listening to the birds. And there's the occasional squirrels or deer that make an appearance.



Sounds wonderful. Like hiking only faster :) Ill definitely post on it when I begin. Thanks again for the inspiration!

[Orema]

I walked the cul-de-sac. Soon I will add the hill to my walk but not today. :bow:

[Chad]

I walked for 30 minutes today.

[Wrang1er]

I walked over three miles today. I was recently diagnosed with diabetes which sucks but it's been a motivator for me.

[cinnamongrrl]

I don't post every day but I've been at least doing yoga every day. Most days I also work with kettle bells. Mostly for upper body but truly it involves the whole body. (Awesome!)

Today was just yoga; I was super tired.

I also cleaned which I say counts.

[Wrang1er]

I walked five miles today!

[Chad]

I walked 30 minutes today. Went to PT and did 10 minutes of leg presses, 90 leg lifts with a 3lb weight on my ankle, 36 squats, 2.5 miles on the stationery bike, and 20 push ups.

[Wrang1er]

I've walked 5.4 miles today but the balls of my feet are hurting.

[nycfem]

I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster today, levels 1-4. I watched a really good Netflix series while exercising called "Eccentrics." It profiles eccentrics and was quite enjoyable to watch, also thought provoking.

[SmoothButch]

Today was a bust. Ran 1.5 miles out of my planned seven miles. Some days your body doesn't cooperate.

[Chad]

Today I walked for 30 minutes. Went to PT and did 90 leg lifts with a 3lb weight on my ankle. 45 squats, 10 minutes of leg presses, and 2.5 miles on the stationery bike.

I can report that my quad is stronger. Today I ran up 30 steps with ease while my friend struggled. Soon I will be riding my bicycle. Yay!

[homoe]

Today I walked for 30 minutes. Went to PT and did 90 leg lifts with a 3lb weight on my ankle. 45 squats, 10 minutes of leg presses, and 2.5 miles on the stationery bike.

I can report that my quad is stronger. Today I ran up 30 steps with ease while my friend struggled. Soon I will be riding my bicycle. Yay!

SHOW OFF............:giggle:

[Chad]

SHOW OFF............:giggle:

Haha! I want to ride my bicycle buddy. I am willing to work for that joy in my life. :)

[Kätzchen]

Prior to my work related accident last November, I was bicycling back and forth to work (8.3 miles in less than an hour, twice a day), bicycling pretty much everywhere on my days off. I'm guessing my weekly average of miles was near 90 miles, or better. I was in pretty good shape.

Today, I was able to go down three flights of stairs, by myself, and walked slowly to the mail box to get my mail. I also did a small load of laundry and light housekeeping. I'm pretty tired, but felt I crossed a threshold today.

When my heart study concludes the end of March, and if they rule out all the questions they had earlier in January, then I will get to go to pool therapy.

Not sure how long it will take to get back to pre-November condition.... but I do what I can. My doctors and nursing team is proud of me for not giving up.

[SmoothButch]

3 miles on the trail.

[Chad]

Today I did 90 leg lifts with a 3.5 lb weight on my ankle, 55 squats, 2.5 miles on the stationery bicycle, and 50 leg presses but I am not sure about the weight so I will ask on Friday.

[easygoingfemme]

Yesterday was 4 miles rowing and a lot of running up and down stairs at work.

Hoping for more of the same today, though I am in a training for half the day and that will require lots of boring sitting...

[Gemme]

I'll get plenty of exercise tomorrow. We're expecting up to 8 inches of snow tonight and tomorrow.

[Chad]

I did 90 leg lifts with a 4lb weight strapped to my ankle, 45 one leg squats, 2.5 miles on the stationery bicycle, 65 leg presses with 120 lbs. Progress.....yay!

[homoe]

I did 90 leg lifts with a 4lb weight strapped to my ankle, 45 one leg squats, 2.5 miles on the stationery bicycle, 65 leg presses with 120 lbs. Progress.....yay!

Oh sure, trying to impress the ladies around you again no doubt :giggle:

[Chad]

Oh sure, trying to impress the ladies around you again no doubt :giggle:

Haha! Always :)

If I really want to impress them I speak.


:cowboy:

[nycfem]

30 minutes stairmaster, Level 1-4. Watched the t.v. series Eccentrics on Netflix. It is a great series!!! Doc style T.v. show celebrating eccentrics from around the world!

[nycfem]

I did the same thing today. Only difference was the show was getting a tiny bit boring... It kind of switched a bit from eccentrics to do-gooders.

30 minutes stairmaster, Level 1-4. Watched the t.v. series Eccentrics on Netflix. It is a great series!!! Doc style T.v. show celebrating eccentrics from around the world!

[nycfem]

I did 45 minutes on the stairmaster today, levels 1-4, 100 floors. I watched the documentary "Revenge Porn" on Netflix. It was not good.

Oh... and then I did 15 minutes of weight lifting and stretching.

[Gemme]

Feb. 27--elliptical, level 3, random program
267 cal, 2.21 mi, 30:00 min
stretch

Mar 16--elliptical (not my favorite but I was late and the gym was crowded so I had to take what was available....this one's arms didn't move)
226.1 cal, 2.04 mi, 30:00 min
Concept II rower-74 cal, 23spg, 8:03 min
stretch on a Precor Stretch Trainer

The elliptical was off. Most are but this one was by a higher percentage. I did not burn 226 calories without using arms on it.

Mar 19--elliptical, random program, level 3
270 cal, 2.34 mi, 30:00 min
60 crunches on ab machine, different angles
10 minutes of stretching

This elliptical was more on par. I definitely worked yesterday morning.

[Gemme]

I hit the 24/7 gym this morning.

LifeFitness elliptical, level 3, manual program
213 cal, 2.45 mi, 30:00 min

I like the stats that these machines keep. My average pace was 12.14.

No stretching. I was on a tight schedule and had to run.

HA!

[nycfem]

I took a half hour walk in the cold, dreary drizzle. It was NOT ideal! Also, I did not know whether it was going to turn into a downpour, so I circled the blocks where our apartment is, so that was boring! The good part was I voicetexted with a friend I'd been meaning to catch up with, so that was great.

[easygoingfemme]

I exercised my patience a fair amount of times.
I rowed 4.5 miles.

[SmoothButch]

I ran my first 10 Miler race - slow but non stop!

[easygoingfemme]

I ran my first 10 Miler race - slow but non stop!

Nice job!

My body was telling me today that it needed a break so I gave it one. I will work out tomorrow evening. :)

[SmoothButch]

Nice job!

My body was telling me today that it needed a break so I gave it one. I will work out tomorrow evening. :)


Breaks are much needed, I just came off a longer the planned break but pulled it off.

[nycfem]

Yesterday I did the stairmaster levels 1-4 for an hour. I watched a good Netflix called "Growing Up Coy"- a documentary about a 6-year-old trans boy and his landmark case about using the school bathroom.

Today I walked for an hour and a half in the park. It was 60 and sunny. Lovely day.

[easygoingfemme]

Last two days had good rows but worked out too late last night and it kept my brain too awake. Going to try to work out here soon so I get it done earlier.

Also today was walking my 100 lb dog in full on spring fever. It got comical. I have very limited control over him when he wants something- due to size and muscle.

[easygoingfemme]

I had to go from basement to third floor about a bazillion times today at work and took the stairs every time- except for the one when I was handling a loaded hand truck. I play a game where I race the people in the elevator.

[nycfem]

Today I walked outside for 30 min. for my lunch period. I had to pee within five minutes of having left the school so that was uncomfortable, lol.

After work I did the stairmaster 30 min, levels 1-5. I started watching a new doc on Amazon Prime video by a daughter whose dad went conservative. It analyzes how the media brainwashes people, something like that. It's not as good as I want it to be.

Oh, and someone left a wad of gum in the drink holder on the stairmaster. Eek!

[easygoingfemme]

Today I walked outside for 30 min. for my lunch period. I had to pee within five minutes of having left the school so that was uncomfortable, lol.

After work I did the stairmaster 30 min, levels 1-5. I started watching a new doc on Amazon Prime video by a daughter whose dad went conservative. It analyzes how the media brainwashes people, something like that. It's not as good as I want it to be.

Oh, and someone left a wad of gum in the drink holder on the stairmaster. Eek!

What's the name of that doc you watched?

[nycfem]

What's the name of that doc you watched?

"The Brainwashing of my Dad"

[easygoingfemme]

"The Brainwashing of my Dad"

Thanks- I'll check that out!

Yesterday my exercise was stair running and I flipped 22 bed mattresses. Today will be more stair running and another 22 mattresses. I feel like I should get a crossfit badge or something for this one.

[SmoothButch]

Two miles on my treadmill.

[easygoingfemme]

Along with my stair running and mattress flipping I also carried a microwave down four flights of stairs...:seeingstars: Grateful it was down and not up.

[homoe]

I had to go from basement to third floor about a bazillion times today at work and took the stairs every time- except for the one when I was handling a loaded hand truck. I play a game where I race the people in the elevator.

What's the score been, inquiring minds want to know! (and have you broken anything in the process of this game)

[easygoingfemme]

What's the score been, inquiring minds want to know! (and have you broken anything in the process of this game)

I get there first probably 9 out of 10 times, and tie on the others. I have yet to be beat. I have not broken anything, thank you very much. Please keep in mind I'm in an old building with a not very fast elevator.

[Gemme]

Helllooooooooooo, exercisers!

I have had a most delicious day thus far and it started out with a wicked good workout.

I set up on an elliptical, thinking I'd occasionally peek at the Law & Order episode I saw but when I actually mounted the machine, I saw that immediately in front of me was one of the Ice Age movies. The one with Jennifer Lopez....maybe the 3rd one? Anywho, score! It totally kept my attention and I went way farther than I initially intended so it was a win-win for me.

Life Fitness elliptical, random program, level 3
Stats: 482 cal, 3.72 mi, 55:00 min

I know that the elliptical was off in measurements of caloric burn but I honestly don't think it's by very much. It was a good workout!

I finished up with 10-12 minutes on the mat, stretching.

[Medusa]

I just hit 10k steps and hope to get 5k more before the night is over!

[easygoingfemme]

I keep wanting to remember to measure my steps on an average day...

I was up and down the stairs at work a little but not as much as last week.

I had a midday cancelled appointment and seized the moment to go take a walk and I think I did about 1.5 miles. In the sun. Along a river and through the really pretty village I work in.

Then after work I rowed 4 miles.

Happy camper.

[nycfem]

I went on a one hour evening walk in nice weather in the park. I found myself taking pictures of squirrels along the way.

[nycfem]

1.5 hr walk in the park, spring has sprung!

[girl_dee]

i have been power walking daily at lunch and loving the hell out of it! i work in a very interesting town and getting to see it by foot is fun!

[Gemme]

I had a hella good workout this morning. I got back into weight training. I'm easing into it....I hope. We'll see if I'm sore tomorrow.

I warmed up on the elliptical. Level 4, random program.
Stats: 158 cal, 1.16 mi, 18 min

Then I did the circuit training using very light to moderate weight and doing 3 sets with 12 reps. That was maybe 40 minutes.

And then I hit the mat for a good 10 min or so to stretch.

I have to say, people do not seem to realize that not everyone comes to the gym for social hour or to display their grunting ability. The lunk alarm went off while I was there so it just wasn't the people in my area.

[Gayandgray]

I'm trying to get myself psyched to start an exercise program of some sort..... I got awesome work outs while working at the dog kennel every day and I lost weight, but now that I quit I'm on my own. I don't want to gain back any of the weight so im practicing portion control while I figure out what kind of exercise I really want to do.

[SmoothButch]

Four miles on the treadmill.

[nycfem]

I took another 1.5 hour walk in the park. I am on Spring break through next Tuesday.

[Gayandgray]

Well before work I did end up doing a half hour of Pilates type calisthenics on my yoga mat. Better than nothing! And tomorrow I'm off so its yard work for me!

[easygoingfemme]

Yesterday I did a LOT of running around at work- I need to get some sort of pedometer... then a four mile row after work.

[Gayandgray]

Ending up not doing yard work but I did pull my rebounder out of the shed.......:hangloose:

[C0LLETTE]

I found my car in the Costco parking lot.

[nycfem]

Yesterday 1.5 hour walk in the park, and the same today. I get on these "kicks" where I repeat the same thing over and over. As long as it brings me great joy, I am good with that :)

[Gemme]

I had a good workout this Easter morning.

Elliptical, level 4, random program
Stats: 270 cal, 2.21 mi, 30:00 min

This was followed by 10 minutes on the mat, stretching.

[nycfem]

I took a 30 minute walk, then it started to rain. It was okay because I did not have much time before I had to be at an event anyway.

[easygoingfemme]

Yesterday was lots of running around and up and down and then a 4 mile row.

Should be getting my bike in for a much needed tune up by the end of this week. Then can start plotting in days to bike to work or head out after work and soaking up the sun!

[Gayandgray]

I did a half hour of Pilates.

[nycfem]

It was my last day of spring break so I took advantage of the extra time. In the morning I went to the gym and did the stair master for 30 minutes (levels 2-5), then weightlifting, stretching, and ab exercises x 30 minutes. Then in the evening I walked in the park for an hour.

[easygoingfemme]

I sat waaaaay too much today at work. Many meetings and conferences. I made it up and down the floors a few times but not like usual. I almost didn't work out when I got home but then after a little decompression time I got up for a row and had a good sweaty workout.

[cinnamongrrl]

I don't always post about it, but I've been doing yoga more frequently and a kettle bell workout also.

WELL.....

Today I was doing yoga, and the instructor had us go into a side plank....kind of in a sneaky way...without calling it that. I've never been able to do a side plank because my arms were never strong enough. Today...I not only did it but we switched from side to side in that position for several minutes.

<<<<super proud girl!

I can't say if the yoga practice is giving me extra strength or the combination of kettle bells and yoga. Mayhaps it's because my client needs more help with transfers and my body has becomes stronger out of necessity. Either way, I'm so stoked to see improvement in my over all well being. :)

[cinnamongrrl]

Oh and now leaving for a nice walk at the Biltmore estate :)

[easygoingfemme]

I don't always post about it, but I've been doing yoga more frequently and a kettle bell workout also.

WELL.....

Today I was doing yoga, and the instructor had us go into a side plank....kind of in a sneaky way...without calling it that. I've never been able to do a side plank because my arms were never strong enough. Today...I not only did it but we switched from side to side in that position for several minutes.

<<<<super proud girl!

I can't say if the yoga practice is giving me extra strength or the combination of kettle bells and yoga. Mayhaps it's because my client needs more help with transfers and my body has becomes stronger out of necessity. Either way, I'm so stoked to see improvement in my over all well being. :)


Good for you! Years ago I was at a gym where there was a "plank off" contest, who could hold the longest. It largely ended up with a lot of big buff male personal trainers competing against the yoga women. The yogies far outlasted all of the personal trainers. It was so fun to watch that all go down.

[cinnamongrrl]

I ordered Piyo dvds and they came in yesterday. I can't wait to try them!

[Gemme]

Great workout this morning!

I went to the newest gym and it was busier than I've ever seen it. Still not too crowded but I've only seen between 1-5 people there at the same time as me before. Today, there was 8 of us.

I hopped on the regular elliptical (because they have one that has loosey goosey foot pedals that go sideways as well as back and forth) and did a solid half hour while watching Fixer Upper and trying to read their lips (I keep forgetting to bring my earbuds).

Level 1, but a decent average pace of 12.46 mph. I won't be winning any races but it was solid.

Stats: 249 cal, 2.74 mi, 35:00 min

Then, I went bra and panty shopping. Trust me; it's the best time. Your endorphins and body image are at a high.

[nycfem]

Yesterday I did 1 hour on the Stairmaster, and today 30 minutes.

[Gemme]

Today's workout was HARD. First, it's the early stages of my cycle and that always makes it feel like I'm wading through mud during my workouts. Second, I went to gym #2, that has been undergoing a renovation. I don't like it. Sure, it's all new equipment but that was the point of that gym. They had equipment that most gyms don't carry now and now they are just like most other gyms. I now have to decide if their classes are worth $25 a month.

My favorite elliptical of all time is GONE now. Poof! I'm taking that one personally.

So, here's the sad little fill in they have now. It's a Matrix, if that makes a difference.

Stats: 160 cal, 1.74 mi, 30:00 min

[nycfem]

30 min on the stairmaster

lots of endorphins

special minutes of the day for sure :)

[Gemme]

I went to PF today. They got all new cardio equipment so I am helping to break in some of their ellipticals. The new ones are tiiiiiight. You can tell the difference right away.

Warm up: 124 cal, 1.28 mi, 13:00 min

Weight training for approx. 45 minutes

Cool down: stretching on the new, less squishy and soft mats

New equip: +1
New mats: -1

[nycfem]

I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster. I am watching a great Netflix doc called "Tower." It is animated and is about the shooting that took place at the University of Texas Tower in 1996 before school shootings had become a thing. It is fascinating and made the time fly by.

[easygoingfemme]

Today's workout was HARD. First, it's the early stages of my cycle and that always makes it feel like I'm wading through mud during my workouts.


Yes! I've had so many times when I'm working out or on a physical adventure and it's like I have nothing... or I've lost all coordination and I feel like an epic failure and then boom- the cycle reminds me... it's just that special day when everything is a little more challenging...

[legally_b10nde]

Hello all fitness minded peeps! It's been awhile I posted my exercise experience...

Today I did 45 min. of stairmaster
10 of HIIT on treadmil
4 sets of dumbbell lunges
3 sets of 12 lying leg curls
few min. of overall body stretch

[easygoingfemme]

15 miles on the bike. Crazy head and cross winds in the first 7 miles and some pretty sweet tail winds on the last 8 miles... nice when it works out that way.

[Gemme]

Ending up not doing yard work but I did pull my rebounder out of the shed.......:hangloose:

I have a small one too!

I ordered Piyo dvds and they came in yesterday. I can't wait to try them!

What do you think of them?

Workouts:

4/30-5:30am, treadmill, moderate heart range, 142 cal, 1.31 mi, 30 min preceded and followed by 2-3 minutes of ball bouncing on the angled rebounder they have at gym #3 and ending with about 10 minutes of stretching.

5/1-6:30am, elliptical, level 5, random program, 195 cal, 1.67 mi, 20:00 min followed by about 12 minutes of stretching.

[Gemme]

Late morning workout today!

Treadmill, level 3, random program
Stats: 128 cal, 1.24 mi, 25:00 min

Lower body weight training and stretching

[Gayandgray]

Well if I get my lazy butt out there and cut grass and weed wack, that will be a good workout! And since my new self propel mower is acting up and needs to go to the shop to be looked at, I will be using the old push mower which will make me sweat!

[Gayandgray]

I did it!!! Took me close to 3 freaking hours because I had to pull out my chainsaw and work on a big tree branch that was half way falling down. :jester::jester::jester:

[nycfem]

I haven't exercised in ages. Today: 1 hr 45 minute walk in the park, 30 minute stairmaster, 15 minute stretching and floor exercises

While on stairmaster still watching netflix doc "Tower" about the shooting from the tower at U of Texas. Such an amazing doc.

[Gayandgray]

I cut grass and weedwacked.:hangloose::hangloose:

[nycfem]

30 min. on the stairmaster while watching a netflix doc on Timothy Mcveigh. It is a really good doc so the time went quickly!

[Gemme]

5/7

Elliptical, level 4, random program
Stats: 292 cal, 2.71 mi, 30:00 min

Followed by a good stretch.


5/11

Elliptical, level 3, random program
Stats: 274 cal, 2.13 mi, 30:00 min
Stretch

5/13

Elliptical, random program, level 3
Stats: 261 cal, 1.78 mi, 30:00 min
Stretch

5/15

Elliptical warm up, level 3, random program
Stats: 141 cal, 1.29 mi, 15:00 min
approx. 30 minutes of weight training
12 min stretch

[SmoothButch]

I ran in my first half marathon; the Marine Corps Historic Half.

Oorah!

[Gemme]

5/20

Elliptical, random program, level 3
Stats: 142 cal, 1.21 mi, 15:00 min

followed by

30 minutes of lower body weight training

and

15 minutes of stretching




5/21

Elliptical, random program, level 3
Stats: 92 cal, .76 mi, 10:00 min

followed by

30 minutes of upper body weight training

and

5 minutes of stretching

[flannel_butch]

Walked a mile carrying 17 lbs. of groceries. Not much, but it's all I got in today. Tomorrow should be better, I'm hoping.

[akiza]

oh i pretty much walk

[Gemme]

I did my usual elliptical half hour. Level 3, random program. I hopped on right before Columbiana came on and I watched the first 20 something minutes of it so my time on the machine went by pretty quickly after that.

Stats: 286 cal, 2.49 mi, 30:00 min

I did a quick 2-3 minutes of ab work and then about 15 minutes of stretching.

[SmoothButch]

Three mile run on my treadmill with a fifteen minute walk.

[easygoingfemme]

I moved four full very packed apartments in the last week and a half for work. No, I am not a moving company but... falls on to me to do (with help from my maintenance team) One was moving into a third floor apartment (no elevator) and another to a second floor (no elevator) one blessed first floor and one basement. I really should have buns of steel right now.

[nycfem]

I've been sick for 2.5 weeks and finally I am better! Oh my goodness, I am so happy about that! I get long bronchitis-asthma-sinus infection type illnesses, and they are the worst. And I really miss my exercise during them. Now that I am better, I was finally able to return to the gym! I did 1 hour on the stair master, while finishing a great netflix doc called "Oklahoma City" about Timothy McVeigh. I'm so happy to be feeling myself!

[Gemme]

I'm glad you're feeling better, J! I saw that you were quiet but I thought you were just busy. Sorry you felt poorly!

I only have a couple of workouts to do catch up on.

6/1
The usual. Really need to shake things up.
Stats: 283 cal, 2.35 mi, 30:00 min
stretch and go

6/4
Same difference
Stats: 277 cal, 2.28 mi, 30:00 min
minimal stretching

I have had some issues with muscles knotting, tightening and locking so I'm going to up my intake of potassium and try to hydrate better. I have a very low thirst drive so that's going to be hard, but I think the two combined will help my muscle issue if not eliminate it.

[Gemme]

6/7
Not exactly the usual----warm up
Stats: 140 cal, 1.08 mi, 15:00 min
25 minute lower body training and ab work
10 minutes of stretching

6/8
home workout of push ups and leg lifts

6/9
Escape program, 30-ish minutes, 8 stations
*bench hops
*stability ball
*rebounder
*rope pulls
*Bulgarian lunges, modified
*"The Sled"
*crab walk/plank
*fireman walking drills


I am soooo sore from work and today's workout in addition to yesterday's workout. Lots of arm stuff, so my shoulders are going to be crying tomorrow.

[Gemme]

6/11
I was still a teensy bit sore from the 9th so I opted to stay in my comfort zone.
Elliptical, random program, level 4
Stats: 283 cal, 2.28 mi, 30:00 min

Then I moved onto the ab machine and cranked out 100 crunches, varying the angle I crunched at into 4 groups. That was followed by stretching for about 10 minutes.


6/12
Out of my comfort zone!
My first ever yoga class. One hour.
My hammies are KILLING me and I picked the wrong mat to put under my mat so I was slipping and sliding all over the place to the point when she uttered downward dog, I wanted to shoot her.

Because there was a lot of that. DD was our main transition pose. Ugh. Next time will be better. I might even get a pair of yoga socks with the nubbies on the bottom because my feet sweated so bad in that class. Actually, I sweated so bad in that class. The air wasn't working right and the moves were killer because I didn't tell the teach that it was my first time. I watched those around me and winged it and apparently didn't do too bad because when I talked to her afterwards, she didn't know.


6/13
Escape again! New trainer. First half, hated him. He was NOT the right personality for me and the other woman who came thought so too. She'd already taken one of his classes and said she didn't like him then either. Second half, still didn't like him but he let up with the parts that aggravated me so badly in the beginning of the class and so all I really had to complain about for the second half was his nasty coffee breath. For those of you who drink coffee, please do not get in the face of someone who doesn't and breathe on them. No bueno.

More stations this time:

step up 1 1/4 pumps on the box
The Sled again....I don't mind this one
Versaclimber
squat jumps and backward jogging
giant tire hops/steps
weighted ball chest presses
Bosu ball planks (two of the effin fuckers!!!)
stability ball hip thrust/bridges
Bosu step Rebounder
hanging bicep
squatting hip flexor
standing chest press


We got through 2 sets. I like the woman but she's a bit bonkers. She's 55 and came from a Ninja Warrior wanna be class in another city so she kept complaining about the breaks. I need the breaks, woman! Can't you hear me wheezing over here? lol I do like her energy and spunk, though. We're taking the 6am class on Thursday too. I think the instructor likes me as he was trying to finagle his way into teaching it when I was leaving (they didn't have a teacher named yet). I honestly hope not. I can deal with him once a week but I may only get two times a week there so I NEED another instructor for the second class.

After I finished that this morning, I packed and moved furniture for close to two hours. I figured....I'm already hot and sweaty....why not? Right???

Tomorrow is my 'day off' so to speak. I have an eye exam and the optometrist is in the same plaza as this gym so I'm getting an orientation on their new machinery today so I'll be working the machines but not like a regular workout.

Thursday, if I feel up to it, will be Escape followed by yoga. Not sure if I can pull that off, or if I'd even want to, but it's feasible and it's my last weekday off this week (no early weekend classes for either) so it's my last chance to get them in.

How's your week shaping up?

[Gayandgray]

Once I start my new job I'm going to start taking yoga classes again. I signed up today!!!!!!

[Gemme]

I went for an orientation on the new equipment today and the trainer (who is also the gym manager) noticed that my shoulders weren't aligned evenly, so I made an appointment with my chiro. I see her later today! The orientation went great and I did get some work in as she walked me through all of the new equipment, determined my settings and had me push out a set on each one.

I got GREAT news in that, due to me signing up with the initial rush of folks and being one of the first 24, I get UNLIMITED classes in the Escape program, so that's awesome. My only real hindrance is that some of them are scheduled at wonky hours and I can't attend. The schedule will change in July, though, when they get their feedback in. I anticipate more early morning classes at that time. I've put my feedback in, so I hope they are able to do that or at least let members in the pen on Sundays, when no one is training and the space is not used.

Tomorrow's going to be hard. I'm either going to do 2 back to back Escape classes or an Escape class followed by yoga.

[Gemme]

OMG.

:|:|:|

My face when it was all over. Actually, color it in beet red and then you have my face.

Oy.

I took the 6am Escape class with trainer A. He's intense but I talked with the gym manager yesterday and he seemed less so today. My class buddy doesn't like him at all. I tolerate him.

These were our stations:

*VersaClimber
*the Sled
*footwork with the ladder
*tire flips
*spider kicks
*chest press
*weighted backward lunges
*slam bags/Rebounder
*reclining pull up
*biceps
*triceps

I was talking with my class buddy and getting to know her better and I told her I was going to take the 7am class too and she was down with that so we did. This class was more strenuous because there were 45 second intervals of HIIT and then 30 seconds of rest/set up instead of 30/30 like the first class. I didn't know that. OMG.

7am class
*the Sled
*VersaClimber
*lifted weighted planks/lifted push ups with claps in between
*tire push/flips
*Bosu Burpees
*weighted step ups
*heavy bag/ball tossing crunches
*oblique Rebounder
*hanging push ups
*lower ab leg raises
*squat to bicep pull

After 2 rounds, trainer D (who I've trained with before and is sooo dynamic and encouraging) told us to choose 3 of today's options and do those for one more round each so I decided to murder my abs and went back and did another set of weighted lifted planks, heavy bag/ball tossing crunches and the lower ab leg raises. Between the 3 of them, I hit the high, low and mid abdomen so I should be pretty uncomfortable tomorrow.

In other news, I have a class buddy! I hope she sticks with it. I know she doesn't like the trainer at all and she love, love, loved D today so we'll see. I'll keep her as long as she wants to stay with those 6am classes. Who knows? Maybe someone else will pitch in with additional early morning classes in the week in July.

[easygoingfemme]

Go Gemme! That sounds thrilling and exhausting and good painful. Yay!

We have been in an intense heat wave here so I've been getting up early and rowing before it gets warm and then going to work early when it's a little cooler in the building. I think that will be my routine for a while other than days I also bike to/from work :) It has even been too hot in the building for me to race the elevator :(

[Gayandgray]

You all are really inspiring me to work out!!!!!:balloon::balloon:

[Glenn]

@Gemme;

Good-Niight Nuurse!! lol

Well, my not to severe paunch I put on over the winter is going back down once again. Warmer weather, minimalist diet of fruits, veggies, and nuts is key. I rode my bike along the beach this morning, did some house/yard work, threw some hoops in the drive-way, then let off some steam for about fifteen minutes punching and kicking at the "trump-face " heavy wind-bag.

[nycfem]

I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster while watching the Netflix doc "Newtown" about the CT school shooting. I give it a thumbs down. I have little else to say other than I am glad to finally have something to post on the exercise thread :)

[Gemme]

I haven't been back to the gym, though I have been very active. I've just been doing extra housework and a LOT of packing and dragging heavy boxes around. Not related to the heavy boxes thing, I wrenched my back on Sunday and really couldn't do much after work that day. Yesterday felt better after I spent a lot of time with some Icy Hot and did a lot of stretching the night before, so I was able to do some more packing. The lifting was minimal, however. I got plenty of manual labor in at work, though.

[Gayandgray]

I really need to cut grass but I'm just gonna give my leg another day of rest and pay the stepgrandson to do it. He's 16 and saving up for his first car. I am going to do some restorative yoga stretches, though.

[Gemme]

More manual labor today!

[nycfem]

30 minutes on the stairmaster. Watched Natascha (insert last name I forget): The Whole Story. It was a very well done short doc about a girl kidnapped and missing for 8 years. Quite interesting and moving.

[nycfem]

1 hour on the stairmaster. Talked to a gym buddy named Taylor on stairmaster next to mine. High up conversating :D

[Gemme]

So. Peeved. Right. Now.

They dropped the majority of Escape classes and didn't bother to notify the customers. They will hear from me! Maybe not today, but soon.

I went to do the back to back classes and they were both cancelled and the only one scheduled for today is at 6pm with the guy I am not fond of.

I did speak with the 'watcher' at the front desk and he's bummed about it too so he let me play for a little bit on my own. I got about 15 minutes in but I still did stations. I'm sure my timing was off because I know I counted faster on the VersaClimber than I did when I did the stability ball hip thrusts, but at least it was something.

I'll get plenty of physical movement in today and some of it will be strength training stuff but I expected to get my ass kicked this morning and got nada.

Rude!

[nycfem]

Saturday early evening at the gym was nice and quiet. I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster while watching a documentary on the men's rights movement. It was by a woman who has done feminist films, so I thought it would be against it, but it seemed to be about how she changed her mind through making the documentary! I certainly won't be watching the rest of it!

Then I did 30 minutes of weight lifting and stretching and floor exercises. I have one more week of school, so hopefully that will translate into a summer of a lot more exercise.

[nycfem]

I went to the gym in the early evening and did 30 minutes on the stair master, with intervals of 2 minutes, Levels 1-5. Then I did weight lifting and yoga for a combined 30 minutes. It felt like heaven.

The gym remains so nice and empty, especially the weight lifting area. Everyone is in the Hamptons. I hope they enjoy and continue to go, so that I can have the gym to myself. It's a 3 day weekend this week (my last week of school) because Monday is a Muslim holiday.

Peace be with you, exercisers!

[nycfem]

Today I walked for what added up to about an hour. I walked along the river to and from my home to Alice's Tea Cup, an Alice in Wonderland themed tea and yummies place, where I was meeting friends. It was a lovely day.

[nycfem]

45 minutes on the stairmaster (2 minute intervals, levels 1-5)

I haven't been sleeping enough and am up now so... day off tomorrow!

[Gemme]

Great job keeping up with it, nyc! I have blown off the gym while I had company and I've gained some weight. Could also be because he made me delicious and rich pasta and sauce too. I've been well fed for sure.

Soooo.....I'll work on getting back into the swing of things this weekend and getting back down to where I was.

[nycfem]

30 minutes on the stair master, watching a netflix doc of the Hulk Hogan sex tape trial. Not bad.

[cinnamongrrl]

miles and miles of walking....

that pretty much surmises it lately.

Sometimes with groceries.

Usually up a hill (both ways)

Definitely gonna make use of the gym here in the building now that I have adequate foot wear.

I really miss yoga. Cant believe two guys living in Seattle don't even own a friggin yoga mat.....seriously fellas....

[nycfem]

30 minutes on the stair master, finished my "Nobody speak" doc (pretty good, about the politics of journalism), now started on Keeper (doc, of course).

[Gemme]

Hello, exercisers!

I had one Helluva workout this morning! I knew I was going to an Escape class but I didn't have a clue as to what was in store for me. When I came in, the other class was still going and I wondered what held them up. It didn't take long to find out.

She had our class start our "warm up" while she had the leaving class cool down. Then we did approximately half an hour of 'typical' workout stuff. Stuff like Burpees and backward lunges and squats. Stuff I kinda hate. There was some other stuff in there too, like jumping jacks and crunches, that I don't mind.

Then we kicked into 'Escape' mode. This half hour was super duper high intensity. Normally, it's 30 seconds on and 30 seconds of rest. The 'advanced' classes were 45 seconds of activity followed by 30 seconds of rest. THIS woman pushed us for one minute at each station and we only got 15 seconds of rest in between. OMG. We repeated the cycle twice and then she had us do some more callisthenic type stuff and some stretching. If there'd been a 7 o'clock class, we would have run into their time too. She's going to have to cut down on the 'warm up' stuff, I think. That's what tires me out faster anyway.

So, this morning's trainer is new and seems to be staying. I went to the gym yesterday to give them an earful and happened upon the manager, who I like and have talked to ad nauseam about this stuff as well as a higher up. Someone who actually signs checks so I gave him an earful too. If they are going to maintain these early morning classes, though, I'll be alright. I told them both, flat out, that if there weren't any early morning classes, there was no point for me to participate and pay for that program. Money talks, or maybe he was a little afraid of me. I can be quite pushy when it comes to me wasting money on something. Don't mess with people's money!

I got my money's worth this morning, though. Man, I'm going to feel this alllll day tomorrow then it's back again for a 5am on Friday and there's a 7:30am Spin class on Sunday that I'm interested in. That should take care of my fitness needs for this week.

[Kätzchen]

Cardiology released me to be able to.continue with PT.

I won't know entirely what the new plan will be, until next Friday.

But, since early June, I've been increasing the length of time I am out in the "community." What that means, is that I'm going out on my own to medical appointments, that are not a part of my work injury case.

I still need the assist of using a mobility device.... so that when the pain of my injuries becomes too much, at least I can sit down on my mobility device until I stabilize.

I opted out of pain killers, months ago. So although my pain level never goes lower than a 5 (on a scale of 1 to 10), at a baseline resting rate, and when I am out in the community, pushing myself to walk for longer and longer lengths of time, I am building up my endurance. My pain level.tops out near a 7, when i.push myself like this.

By the time I get home from outings in the community (today I pushed myself past previous limits and walked for at least 5.5 hours), I am worn out and tired, and in tons of pain, but I am worn out in a good way.

I have a weird tolerance for pain. So I have to be super careful.

Anyway, I saw swim suit today. I'm buying it next Tuesday, in preparation for pool therapy. It's cute, all black, kind of spendy, but I am worth it, I think.

That's where I'm at with my exercise and increasing my mobility and physical recovery. :)

:cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader:

[Gemme]

Hello, exercisers!

I had one Helluva workout this morning! I knew I was going to an Escape class but I didn't have a clue as to what was in store for me. When I came in, the other class was still going and I wondered what held them up. It didn't take long to find out.

She had our class start our "warm up" while she had the leaving class cool down. Then we did approximately half an hour of 'typical' workout stuff. Stuff like Burpees and backward lunges and squats. Stuff I kinda hate. There was some other stuff in there too, like jumping jacks and crunches, that I don't mind.

Then we kicked into 'Escape' mode. This half hour was super duper high intensity. Normally, it's 30 seconds on and 30 seconds of rest. The 'advanced' classes were 45 seconds of activity followed by 30 seconds of rest. THIS woman pushed us for one minute at each station and we only got 15 seconds of rest in between. OMG. We repeated the cycle twice and then she had us do some more callisthenic type stuff and some stretching. If there'd been a 7 o'clock class, we would have run into their time too. She's going to have to cut down on the 'warm up' stuff, I think. That's what tires me out faster anyway.

So, this morning's trainer is new and seems to be staying. I went to the gym yesterday to give them an earful and happened upon the manager, who I like and have talked to ad nauseam about this stuff as well as a higher up. Someone who actually signs checks so I gave him an earful too. If they are going to maintain these early morning classes, though, I'll be alright. I told them both, flat out, that if there weren't any early morning classes, there was no point for me to participate and pay for that program. Money talks, or maybe he was a little afraid of me. I can be quite pushy when it comes to me wasting money on something. Don't mess with people's money!

I got my money's worth this morning, though. Man, I'm going to feel this alllll day tomorrow then it's back again for a 5am on Friday and there's a 7:30am Spin class on Sunday that I'm interested in. That should take care of my fitness needs for this week.

I *just* got to the point where I'm not wincing when I move and, up until yesterday, was in extreme discomfort whenever I stood or sat. This workout was waaaaay too much for me and my quads. I'll have to scale it back somehow if they keep this format. Maybe only doing the half hour on the stations.

It's good to know one's limits.

[Kätzchen]

I *just* got to the point where I'm not wincing when I move and, up until yesterday, was in extreme discomfort whenever I stood or sat. This workout was waaaaay too much for me and my quads. I'll have to scale it back somehow if they keep this format. Maybe only doing the half hour on the stations.

It's good to know one's limits.

I SO enjoy reading your posts and too, nycfem's posts.....

love the documentary commentary JEnnifer!

Well.... I enjoy everyone's posts. Equally. :balloon:

[nycfem]

30 minutes stairmaster (Levels 1-4, intervals), 30 min Level 7 stationary bike, 30 minutes weightlifting, stretching, and yoga combined.

Let's see if I can get m' groove back :)

[Gemme]

I think I'm going to have to have a talk with the management at my 2nd gym to see exactly what the formula is going to be for the Escape classes. If I can adapt them and do half the formula as it is now, that should work for me. Also, if they revert back to the 30 on and 30 off or even 45 on and 30 off, that would be good for me.

Currently, I haven't done much but still on my tookus, so I need to vamp things up a bit. Not sure what I'll do but I need to get back out there.

[knight]

Good Day
I have been doing a 30 day yoga challenge mostly to strengthen my body and gain more balance. Its also an amazing exercise in being still. I do a lot of daily physical work, currently renovating a house as well as taking on a good size yard that has been neglected for nine years.

Yoga is amazing for healing lower back issues, I have already noticed a significant difference...

Enjoy your day everyone
Namaste!

[Stronghealer]

Hi exercisers!

I have been an on/off exerciser for years.
In the past 7 months, I have

Quit smoking

Decreased my weight

Have been - weight training
cardio : bike, elliptical, and a little swimming


I hope to do more yoga : not impressed by my gym's instructor

Any recommendations for types of yoga? - I want to improve my flexibility



.

[Gemme]

Hi exercisers!

I have been an on/off exerciser for years.
In the past 7 months, I have

Quit smoking

Decreased my weight

Have been - weight training
cardio : bike, elliptical, and a little swimming


I hope to do more yoga : not impressed by my gym's instructor

Any recommendations for types of yoga? - I want to improve my flexibility



.

There's a type of yoga that is essentially nothing but stretching. An on again/off again gym buddy told me about it but I can't remember the name of it. Basically, you go into a stretch and hold it for 4-5 minutes so that, by the time you are done, you've really sunk into it and are practically laying flat on the floor. Very relaxing and great for flexibility.

[nycfem]

Today: 30 min. stairmaster (levels 1-4, interval), 30 minutes combined of weightlifting, floor exercises (abs/legs), and stretching

[Gemme]

Today: 30 min. stairmaster (levels 1-4, interval), 30 minutes combined of weightlifting, floor exercises (abs/legs), and stretching

You are my hero!

I've done nothing. Squat. Kaput.

[Kätzchen]

Yesterday began at 0550 hrs and came to a close by 1830 hrs. I spent time taking pictures of my university campus and got selfies of myself and two other people, for a photography project ..... :balloon:

Today, I need to go to my credit union to pay off the holiday loan I took out last fall, then go buy the swimming suit I found on sale. Then come home to my BFF's house to settle in for a movie fest, watch over and feed the pets, then do a bit of watering the yard, flowers and such.

<<<~~ very tired from yesterday, will still be tired today, has all week long to rest up, but I feel good. :stillheart:

[nycfem]

Yesterday 30 minutes stairmaster (L 1-4), 30 minute combo of floor exercises, weight lifting and stretching.

Today 30 minutes stairmaster (L 1-5), 30 minutes stationary bike (Level 9).

While on the cardio equipment, I've been watching the Netflix series, The Keepers! It is so good! It is a disturbing doc series but very engrossing and empowering.

[nycfem]

You are my hero!

I've done nothing. Squat. Kaput.



Thanks but I do have the summer off due to school calendar. Not working certainly makes time for things!

[Gayandgray]

OMG!! Can somebody on here P L E A S E give me some motivation to start working out again?? I have plenty of time now so can't use that as an excuse anymore!!! I'm just not motivated and I'm sooooo overweight that just thinking about exercise makes me tired. I took one yoga class since starting my new job, well one and a half cuz the teacher had an emergency and got called away, then she had to quit teaching for awhile due to health issues. I've walked on the beach twice. That's it. Help!!!???:seeingstars::seeingstars::seeingstars:

[Wrang1er]

OMG!! Can somebody on here P L E A S E give me some motivation to start working out again?? I have plenty of time now so can't use that as an excuse anymore!!! I'm just not motivated and I'm sooooo overweight that just thinking about exercise makes me tired. I took one yoga class since starting my new job, well one and a half cuz the teacher had an emergency and got called away, then she had to quit teaching for awhile due to health issues. I've walked on the beach twice. That's it.
Help!!!???:seeingstars::seeingstars::seeingstars:

Today when I was walking I went by a house and a man was sitting on the porch. He commented on walking before it got too hot and I stopped for a moment. I told him I just started walking again. He asked if I had ever heard this quote "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Lao Tzu. I hadn't but I walked away thinking about it and felt pretty good.

I'm going to be 48 soon and I am overweight but I've lost 3 lbs. So one step at a time, G&G. Every step adds up. I got an app called Pacer and it tracks my steps, miles and calories. So perhaps starting off with small walks. One step at a time! Good luck!

[Gayandgray]

Today when I was walking I went by a house and a man was sitting on the porch. He commented on walking before it got too hot and I stopped for a moment. I told him I just started walking again. He asked if I had ever heard this quote "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Lao Tzu. I hadn't but I walked away thinking about it and felt pretty good.

I'm going to be 48 soon and I am overweight but I've lost 3 lbs. So one step at a time, G&G. Every step adds up. I got an app called Pacer and it tracks my steps, miles and calories. So perhaps starting off with small walks. One step at a time! Good luck!




Congrats on your weight loss! I'm 48 now and I just don't know what the heck is wrong with me??!! I was 300 lbs at one time and somehow I got the motivation to lose 150 lbs on my own, and it really was not that hard to keep motivated, either. Right now I just came in from cutting grass in 99• heat to take a water break. I love yard work and if I can get up and do that with no problems, then I should be able to get my butt in town to the gym or down the road to the beach and walk!

[nycfem]

Both yesterday and today I did 30 minutes on the stair master, levels 1-5, intervals. I'm still watching the EXCELLENT Netflix doc series, the Keepers. It's so nice when I have something good to watch.

I had a day where things kept going wrong and I was really busy and wanting to get the gym in but not. My gym closes at 10 so I literally did the stair master from 9:30 to 10. My mom is visiting from Ohio, and we were having a very hard time communicating. I think it has somewhat to do with her aging. So I was crying and feeling totally spent. Sometimes when I feel that way, I say to myself, "Work it out" which means to me to go to the gym and work out and things will feel better. It did work for me today.

[Gemme]

I got my butt kicked in a 5am hour long Escape class yesterday. Even though I took it as easy as I could and did as many modifications as I could, my shoulders and arms are still killing me.

[Wrang1er]

I walked 3.7 miles today but it was miserable. It "feels like" 103 degrees here right now. It's so humid. I wanted to walk longer but I just couldn't make myself.

[nycfem]

Yesterday 30 minutes on the stair master (Level 1-5 intervals), 15 minutes of floor exercises, leg weights and stretching.

Today 30 min stair master, then 30 minutes weight lifting, sit-ups, stretching.

Still watching the Keepers and loving it.

[Gemme]

Another hour long Escape class this morning. The bad news is that I've busted open a finger on my gloves, have near permanent marks on my knees and my fingers tend to feel hyper sensitive for hours afterward due to the artificial turf we roll around on. The good news is that my sports bra wasn't *quite* wet enough to wring out this time.

:blink:

I gotta take it as it comes.

[nycfem]

Today I went for a two hour walk in the park. I went out to go to the gym but it felt so nice out that I decided on the park instead. It seemed like everyone was getting high! Since that's not my thing, I didn't really like it so much (the smell). I like going on woodsy paths so I DO run into a lot of smokers. Each to their own!

[Gayandgray]

I cut grass all afternoon and had sweat pouring off of me!

[Gemme]

I've been doing manual labor at work every day for what feels like forever now. I planned on going to a work out class tomorrow but opted not to and I'm okay with that.

[apollo]

I haven't done anything today seeing as it's early, but yesterday I basically spent 14 hours loading and unloading heavy equipment. Working as a stagehand for one show is physically demanding enough but yesterday I worked a rehearsal and a show. I've found wearing a compression shirt during summer makes me lose several liters in sweat lol.

[Gayandgray]

I drove down the road to the small beach near my house and walked for 45min at a moderate pace!!!!! Better than nothing, right?

[nycfem]

We've been working on reorganizing our apartment. I ended up going way late to the gym. I tend to procrastinate. I did half an hour on the stair master (Invervals, Levels 1-5). I am finishing Season 1 of the Keepers. I sure hope for Season 2! It has just been so good.

[Gemme]

I scheduled a class for tomorrow so we'll see if I make it there. My right leg is giving me trouble. Bah.

[Gayandgray]

Nothing today since I go to work today to double shift all weekend in a very short staffed nursing home. Trust me, I'll get a great workout!!:hangloose::hangloose::hangloose:

[cricket26]

i had a physical yesterday and the dr suggested 150 minutes of exercise a week...i normally try to walk 20 minutes daily during the week because i walk during my lunch at work...but weekends its hard to get motivated! i may have to do another 20 minute walk in the evening after work....the puppies might like that :)

[hopelessromantic69]

I picked a stocking job at Jerry's home improvement store for extra money and exercise. This place is over 350,000 sq ft so it's not some small local store. I have a gym membership also but now I'm worried I will be too sore if I workout before work and too tired and sore to workout after work. I guess I just need to go do it or cancel my membership. What say you?

[cricket26]

alexa (echo dot) now has a personal trainer skill and will do a workout with you! :)

[nycfem]

I walked 3 miles (7000 steps maybe), so I'm going to count that as 45 minutes. Really I was out for 2 hours but I was totally taking photos in the park and then editing them. I couldn't stop myself! Fun time!

[nycfem]

I would say try it out a bit before you cancel your membership. And that's awesome. I wish I had a job where i got exercise.

I picked a stocking job at Jerry's home improvement store for extra money and exercise. This place is over 350,000 sq ft so it's not some small local store. I have a gym membership also but now I'm worried I will be too sore if I workout before work and too tired and sore to workout after work. I guess I just need to go do it or cancel my membership. What say you?

[Gemme]

Be careful what you wish for! I get what you are saying, Stefan. I have a physical job and sometimes I go overboard with the workouts and my work performance suffers. I do too. I'd say ease up on your workouts but don't cut them out totally. You have the find the balance between the two.

For myself, I opted to cancel the workout tomorrow morning. Of course, after I did that, my leg and knee felt better.

:blink:

[nycfem]

Today I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster (intervals, levels 1-5). I finished up the Keepers (the Netflix doc series). It was so good! I picked out a new doc to start next time, called "Enlighten Us"... I think!

I got a PM asking about what tips are there to get motivated and focused with exercise, something along those lines. I thought we all could give tips if we have them.

I would say that a lot of times I'm not motivated but I do it anyway. I have more time in the summer since I work a school schedule and have summers off. During the school is year is more when I struggle.

My tips, I would say, are to exercise even if tired, even if it is a struggle, and even if I've been procrastinating all day. Often work outs that start out in a bad mood end up in a good one. Also, I like to keep myself sufficiently entertained while exercising with my phone or Ipad. Anyone else have tips or problems for us to talk about?

[Gemme]

Tip: go.

Tell yourself you will only do 15 minutes. Everyone can do something for 15 minutes, right? Everyone has time for 15 minutes. Don't lie; you do. You just don't want to do it. Tough tomatoes.

Go, whether to the gym or the park to a class or wherever. Go.

Do 15 minutes.

If you're cool with what you've done, walk away. You're done for the day.

If you can or want to go longer, then do so.

99% of the hurdle is just getting there and starting.

Showing up is the hardest part. Once you've done that, you're good.

[nycfem]

I had a personal trainer who I was not crazy about. There were a lot of things about him that drove me bananas. However, he did do something now and then that stuck with me in a good way.

He told me that whenever I was down or had unscheduled time, just go to the gym. He said that I don't have to work out, just sit there and see what happens. So I've done that and what usually happens is that I end up working out. Sometimes I sit around and chat with people and play on my iphone and all that, lots of wasting time, but then more often than not I end up thinking, well, I'm here- I might as well put in a half hour. Similarly, if I just put on my gym clothes at home, I can usually end up getting myself to the park or gym since I've taken the time to dress for it :)

[bright_arrow]

Today did not involve a gym workout as our membership entails us both going and he is traveling for work again, but since I got up hella early to see him off I:

- took out a bag of trash, a bag of clothes and five cardboard boxes
- wiped down the counters and table
- swept and scrubbed all the tile
- vacuumed the apartment sans bedroom
- unloaded and loaded the dishwasher
- flea combed one cat for a good 10 minutes and detangled her tummy
- clipped front claws of another cat since he is covered in scabs from constant scratching

I was covered in sweat more than once, so that counts as exercise right? (do I get double points for grooming cats who don't particularly like it? :seeingstars: )

[girl_dee]

did a power walk at lunch!

[bright_arrow]

did a power walk at lunch!

Me too! 45 minutes, 2.41 miles, 5,772 steps

[pamela]

it will be a bike ride tonight

[Gemme]

My whole day was a workout.

Glad it's over.

[nycfem]

Today I did 30 minutes on the Stairmaster (levels 1-5, intervals, 80 floors) and then 30 minutes combined of weight lifting, floor exercises, and stretching.

I spend a lot of time watching other people's technique. I love seeing the way bodies can move.

[bright_arrow]

45 minute walk on lunch

[BullDog]

Tip: go.

Tell yourself you will only do 15 minutes. Everyone can do something for 15 minutes, right? Everyone has time for 15 minutes. Don't lie; you do. You just don't want to do it. Tough tomatoes.

Go, whether to the gym or the park to a class or wherever. Go.

Do 15 minutes.

If you're cool with what you've done, walk away. You're done for the day.

If you can or want to go longer, then do so.

99% of the hurdle is just getting there and starting.

Showing up is the hardest part. Once you've done that, you're good.

I was lurking in this thread. I have been such a slacker that I have no exercise news to report at the moment, but I just have to comment on Gemme's 15 minute hack because this has worked so well for me in the past - and not just for exercise.

The key is for it to be a short amount of time, I would say 15 minutes or less. For example, I used to do this with housekeeping chores. I would tell myself I was going to do it for 15 minutes per day as soon as I got home from work. My apartment stayed really clean. Many times I would go over the 15 minute mark but when I didn't that was okay too, because things can get done in 15 minutes or less, even if it is only a little bit.

Try the 15 minute hack. It works. Yes you know you are kind of fooling yourself and that you will often end up spending more than 15 minutes, but you are totally free to stop at 15 minutes and you will still get something done, whether it is exercise or something else.

Thanks Gemme for the reminder. I'm going to start using this again!

[nycfem]

I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster, 90 floors. I finished the Netflix doc, Enlightened ones, which was pretty good, not great.

I have a new friend at the gym named Judith. She is Asian, super kind, and looks like maybe she's a dyke. To be honest I'm obsessed with finding out if she is or not. We make chit chat in the locker room, and she's not an overly personal person. The mystery is likely to remain forever.

[Wrang1er]

I've been walking five miles a day. Some days are easier than other. I have purchased two new pair of shoes for this activity but both leave my feet blistered. Not sure what the solution is.

I'd like to incorporate some different exercise but not sure what.

[Esme nha Maire]

As many curls and overhead lifts of my dumbells as I could manage (40 and 25 respectively)
Clearing the lounge from the devastation caused by my prepping for my recent camping holiday in a flat with too little space, then hoovering (Hey, that's got to count as SOME exercise, right? 8-} )
In a bit I'll do some Pilates, then use the stepper whilst watching a DVD.

I concur with Gemme re telling yourself 'just 15 minutes'. I can do 15 minutes easily - but then I want to see how far I can push myself, and end up doing more.

My desire to lose my spare tire and get fitter both to improve my chances at being able to pass min skills for roller derby and to look better for potential dates is quite a motivator for me though! :-)

[Wrang1er]

I recently looked into a gym membership but it was hella expensive. So I need to figure out things I could do at home along with the walking. I can ride my bicycle. I've been looking into a bike trainer that turns you regular bike into a stationary bike. A friend suggested some dumb bells and a medicine ball. I would just need to figure out what weights to start with.

With my walking and eating better I've lost 11.2 lbs. Only 12 more to go to reach my first goal.

I must be a slow walker because it take me about 1 hour and 40 minutes to walk five miles.

[nycfem]

Today I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster, 80 floors, and watched the Netflix series in which Piers Morgan interviews women in prison for murder, something like "Killer Women." The first episode was pretty good, even though it sounds not that good.

I went super late. Judith was there. If she's a dyke I read her as someone who would fall into "soft butch lesbian." She dresses odd, an odd style. She was wearing black pants with a flower pattern and a pink and white checkered shirt. When I saw that shirt, my gaydar needle shifted towards straight, but I still maintain that her short haircut, personality, and build or way she carries herself show definite lesbian potential. To be determined.

[Gemme]

I've been walking five miles a day. Some days are easier than other. I have purchased two new pair of shoes for this activity but both leave my feet blistered. Not sure what the solution is.

I'd like to incorporate some different exercise but not sure what.

Blister Band Aids will help cushion your tootsies and they are waterproof so they will stay on for a few days. Also, make sure you are wearing athletic socks. It makes a difference because they have extra padding on the chafing/pressure points.

[Wrang1er]

Blister Band Aids will help cushion your tootsies and they are waterproof so they will stay on for a few days. Also, make sure you are wearing athletic socks. It makes a difference because they have extra padding on the chafing/pressure points.

I found blister band aids today. I will look for the athletic socks. I appreciate your input, G!

[Gemme]

I found blister band aids today. I will look for the athletic socks. I appreciate your input, G!

Your shoes matter too. Are you wearing sneaks?

[Wrang1er]

Your shoes matter too. Are you wearing sneaks?

Yes, I am.

[nycfem]

Wrangler, it's expensive but good long-term if you can go to a running store and buy high quality running gym shoes. I buy them a size up and then layer two pairs of thick socks, also sold at running store, and then tie my gym shoes really tight so there is no moving around.

[Wrang1er]

Wrangler, it's expensive but good long-term if you can go to a running store and buy high quality running gym shoes. I buy them a size up and then layer two pairs of thick socks, also sold at running store, and then tie my gym shoes really tight so there is no moving around.

I went to a running store today. I got.a new pair of runners and some socks.

[femmeandstrong]

Walked 8 miles in the woods by a reservoir. :byebye:

[Esme nha Maire]

Did two circuits of the 10-station regime they have at the gym I go to, and some extra cardio, weights and floor exercises, because I am SO hacked off that my camping holiday having dropped my weight under 100kg again (was about 104), one week back at work and I regained half of what Id' lost!

Having stern words with myself about portion sizes and not having too many treats, too..

[nycfem]

I agreed to unexpected plans today so my gym work-out was split into a before/after getting together with a friend.

Before: 20 minutes stairmaster

After: 25 minutes stairmaster

I have to say I kinda liked splitting it up!

My "After" put me at the gym on a Saturday night. Who did I run into as usual but my new friend, Judith! Again, my gaydar needle was pushing to the straight side unfortunately. She told me she'd just come from church, and she was wearing a jean skirt. Yet I refuse to give up hope, because she sure does hang out in the women's locker room a lot! Hmmm... to be continued.

[Gayandgray]

As much running around I'm doing at work this weekend, sweating, etc, does this count???:jester::jester:

[Gemme]

I will be sweeping and cleaning for a couple hours today but that's likely it.

[Gemme]

I will be sweeping and cleaning for a couple hours today but that's likely it.

Nope! I danced around the house whilst my washer and dryer did chores.

:danceparty:

[easygoingfemme]

I walked around my city a few miles and then went contra dancing :)

[Sunshine]

My new friend got me motivated a couple of months ago to start working out and I haven't stopped. I have lost 20 lbs.

I am now doing 5 days a week workouts and they are daily,

100 situps
10 pushups
planks as long as I can
10 directional reps for arm weights
I ride my bicycle when the weather permits due to my asthma.

I love motivational friends :praying:

[nycfem]

I did 40 minutes on the stair master while watching a doc series on British murders.

[nycfem]

I went to the gym in the evening as I've been doing of late. I have one more month until school starts again. I did 45 minutes on the Stairmaster while continuing to watch this Netflix British murder doc series, which is unexpectedly engrossing.

My friend Judith was at the gym. My gym has a t.v. and chairs in the front area of the locker room, and Judith sits there watching CNN. I notice she even wears flowered shoes. She has a Polynesian vibe. We always say a big hello, but from there, we do not talk of anything of consequence. But existing alongside her in the evening in the gym and wondering what her story is is enough. Every time I see her I get a tiny piece of the puzzle, and the puzzle is a million pieces, nearly impossible to put together but fun to work on anyway.

[Gayandgray]

I walked on the beach at a good pace for half an hour but had to hurry home when my spouse called and said she needed me. I'm going to try doing some Pilates when I get back from the vet this afternoon.

[Gemme]

I cleaned. A lot.

[Wrang1er]

I walked a total of 6 miles today. Four in the park and two in town.

[nycfem]

45 min. stairmaster (intervals, levels 1-5). No Judith.

Tomorrow's my last day in town before I go to Portland, Oregon, to visit BB's son, my step-son, and I don't think we have much exercise in the schedule there, so I'll be out of my groove for a few.

I was on a stairmaster next to a man who was grunting and sweating to the point of sweat just pouring off and all over the machine and into the machine. It was seriously like it was raining. It served both to inspire and disgust me. He didn't clean up after, so the man who got on after him had quite the task... I felt bad for the man who had to clean it up until he started talking on his cell phone for a long time.