Talk about your exercise experience today [Archive] - Page 5

Kelt

11-10-2013, 08:15 AM

ProfPacker

11-10-2013, 08:27 AM

Omg went to gym at 7:00 AM. New personal best: swam 50 laps

Chancie

11-10-2013, 08:38 AM

I am headed to the gym today for Deep Water Running and Cardio Abs.

If I can still (lift my arms and) turn on my iPad later,

I'll let you know how it goes.

Kätzchen

11-10-2013, 12:43 PM

We have sunshine today! *YAY* :)

Yesterday, I went to a favourite shopping district, and walked up and down streets, window shopping, I even stopped at a cafe I use to frequent and got myself a Mexican Mocha, several papers and sat by the window reading and recharging my energy.

This morning, when I rose for the day, I could tell it was going to be a perfect fall day, so I walked to a nearby golfcourse and walked up and down their joggers/walkers path (it's a 2.5 mile loop) for about 3 hours (7 miles?), then continued my walk home, which rounds it up to a ten mile walk! My legs are on fire. :blush:

Maybe by the time I get back home from my day, I will have walked about 15 miles. It's soOoOoOOOooo gorgeous today: There's *Sunshine*, the last of the leaves on trees are brilliant yellows and reds, bare tree limbs are becoming part of the visual candy on foggy, crisply cold mornings....

But, Today? Sunday? We're going to have 66 degrees of Sunshine!

:bouquet:

ProfPacker

11-10-2013, 02:46 PM

glad I achieved my personal best but really can't move, lol. I am feeling the swim in my abs. It is actually a good feeling to feel them tightening up and my legs feel like jelly but I see the shape of my body tightening up and I like seeing results to my hard work. Still look like an old lady, but a trimmer one?

nycfem

11-10-2013, 08:11 PM

Yesterday after a very busy work week I felt like I might be coming down with something, but with some rest, I rallied and had a great gym day today. I did three hours on the Beast, Level 10, 1 hr strength, 1 hr hill interval, 1 hr strength (that order). I watched Dance Moms. Sometimes it's nice to watch people engaged in a physical challenge while I am doing the same. Jill was on her favorite elliptical which happens to be right behind my favorite Arc Trainer (providing for an ongoing waft of her perfume as I exercise).

I admit that I called someone out at the gym today. Perhaps I was a bitch to do so but I did. I *think* it was someone from the hotel next to the gym (They get free passes.). She was a gorgeous young woman on the Arc Trainer next to mine. She was not using the Trainer but instead sitting on one of it's side railings facing me and just watching television. She was engaged in a productive cough and not covering her mouth. She was also wearing one of those mud face masks where you let it dry and then peel it off, like an exfoliating type deal. She started to pick it off and drop the horrid bits right onto the carpet. I didn't like the idea that someone would have to clean up these skin like dirty peels of hers. She was also doing a subtle flick of them into the air, and along with her hacking cough, I felt myself leaning as far away as I could, but she wasn't picking up on my reaction. This was probably because she was also on the phone (She had a pretty, foreign accent which is part of why I figured she might be one of the guests of the hotel next to the gym, in addition to never having seen her before.). It all got to be too fucking much. I said to her, "Maybe you should go do that in the bathroom because it's falling on the carpet?" [the zombie like removal of the face mask]. To her credit, without a word (maybe a little huff at most), she left (I means, hers would be a hard case to argue). Later she briefly reappeared on a tread mill in a row ahead of me. I tried to figure out what her deal was. She looked like a model, just strikingly tall and beautiful. I imagined that perhaps she had a terrible cold but just had to do her thing (work out, exfoliate, whatever). That probably wasn't the case but when on the Beast too long while watching a reality show about dancing ten-year-olds there is not much to do besides muse about the people at the gym in my line of vision. I wonder if I'll ever see her again.

After the zombie model left, a regular parked herself on the Beast next to mine. She looks very much like my friend Island Scout. In fact it's almost uncanny. She's very pretty and always -always- has a big smile (not true of Scout, though she does have a nice smile). She was teaching a man next to her, a friend or something, how to use the Beast. She put in her weight, and the man and I both watched her do it: 130. The man said, "You really weigh 130? It must be all in your breasts." The man and I looked at her breasts, which were nice and full and seemed to smile just like her. She said, "I've got muscle." She kept her smile.

Then I did an hour of weight lifting, abs, and yoga. I stayed in the section with no music and no television and no conversation. Bliss.

Rockinonahigh

11-11-2013, 12:15 AM

Yesterday I play basket ball for a half hour,then played ball with the fur kids.
We played tennis ball pitch then chase the foot ball till we all were breathless,as for exersiseing I ride the bike then do a fue lifts along with the epilitical thing for a while.I need to be careful cause i'm haveing problems with my right shoulder with a pain issue but I am watching what I am doing so I won't make it worse by just haveing short workouts with liter weights...so far so good.

Daktari

11-11-2013, 07:18 AM

I've gone and done it. Made a command decision about the gym. Cancelled the membership.

Even with all the tearing up and construction the last couple of months I've still been managing to get out on the beach regularly and make it to the pool frequently too.

My issue seems to be exercising indoors. It just doesn't seem to happen for me. I have a home full of goodies from 20+ years of physio and and plenty of room to do things right here. I was thinking location would help, having somewhere to go and something to do when I got there. Nope, my lazy streak overrides that too.

So, I think what I need to do is get off my bum here at home and use what I have and with the substantial amount of money I will save I can easily increase my pool visits.

New plan, it's the implementing that's a bitch.

:theisland:

Bloody brilliant mate! Save the money, you'll get just as slim/fit.

I'm currently indulging in a wee experiment. Whilst I have real strong cycling legs to start with, I;m aiming to further increase that strength.

Yassee, I have that pesky lung disease thang and it turns out that my body can do way-way-way more activity than my lungs can cope with.

The experiment is to ascertain if even stronger legs and core muscles can help the lungs work that little bit less, then I may not feel like I'm gonna pass out and die when going fast or up inclines.

So, it's squats and planks at home whilst watching Sons of Anarchy or other such trash telly :cheesy:

Kelt

11-11-2013, 08:34 AM

Bloody brilliant mate! Save the money, you'll get just as slim/fit.

I'm currently indulging in a wee experiment. Whilst I have real strong cycling legs to start with, I;m aiming to further increase that strength.

Yassee, I have that pesky lung disease thang and it turns out that my body can do way-way-way more activity than my lungs can cope with.

The experiment is to ascertain if even stronger legs and core muscles can help the lungs work that little bit less, then I may not feel like I'm gonna pass out and die when going fast or up inclines.

So, it's squats and planks at home whilst watching Sons of Anarchy or other such trash telly :cheesy:

You are quite correct. Besides, if I hadn't already done it, Jennifers 'zombie model' encounter would have pushed me the rest of the way. :blink:

A stronger core makes a happy body pretty much no matter what yer doin'.

Planks away!

:theisland:

P.S. I've already got 3/4 of the beach back and they will be done in 3 weeks, so now I just build back up my distance. I don't know who will be happier, me or the birds.

:cheesy:

Chancie

11-11-2013, 08:46 AM

I am headed to the gym today for Deep Water Running and Cardio Abs.

If I can still (lift my arms and) turn on my iPad later,

I'll let you know how it goes.

I survived both classes, but I was very tired and very sore afterwards. I tweaked the Deep Water workout by using (foam) resisters and I could barely hold up the little storm window that Pete was installing on our little kitchen window yesterday afternoon. I went to my usual stretch and Group Power classes this morning and I had to take off a couple of little weights; my arms were so sore and tired.

WingsOnFire

11-11-2013, 10:10 AM

We started a weight loss challenge at work for the next6 6 weeks. We put in 10 dollars and who ever loses the most pounds get the pot!! I am soooo ready! So today I begin eating healthier and working out again.

I need to start my Yoga again..

nycfem

11-11-2013, 07:52 PM

Since it was a school holiday today, I got in a nice, long work-out at the gym. I did the Arc Trainer, Level 10, for 2.5 hours, with 1 hr of the strength program, followed by 1 hr of the hill interval program, and a final 30 minutes of the strength program.

Jill was next to me on her Arc Trainer. It seems to always be a school holiday for her. She was doing her thing where she wears a wool cap like one wears if it's winter or the individual is very hip. It offers a little variation for her from her usual baseball cap.

While on the Arc Trainer, the zombie model was nowhere to be seen. There was one woman on a Stair Master who was doing that thing where the person has headphones on and bursts out in excessively loud song. It's more common than one might think.

As I finished my time on the Beast, one of the basketball court regulars came up to me and said, "You have two little kids, right?" Of course, I had to say, "No, I think you've confused me with someone else." He nodded and walked off. Then I wondered if my imaginary two kids behaved badly yesterday during family day at the gym. It'll remain one of life's little mysteries, like how old Jill is.

Then I did an hour of weight lifting, abs, and stretching. I've settled back into the "uncool" area of the gym for this, the area where there is no music and it has not been redecorated for thirty years. I realize I feel much more at home there. I like to just count in my head to go with each exercise. It's very calming.

Daktari

11-12-2013, 07:21 AM

Jeepers! I'm impressed you have the time and inclination to spend 3+hrs in a gym.

To paraphrase Shirley Conran, "...life's to short to stuff an arc trainer!" ;)

PwrFemme

11-12-2013, 08:47 AM

Kelt

11-12-2013, 09:24 AM

Yesterday I did all the things I told myself I should do. WOW! I am sore to say the least.

NO gym even though I still have access for another 30 days (it's not like I was going anyway). I had gone around the place for the last couple of days deciding things like 'this is where I will do the push-ups' and so on in various places I have added a little bit of what I might need like a pull up bar in a doorway, a rolled up mat in the corner over there, couple of resistance bands tied off over at the end of the hall, that kind of thing. Now I have a circuit of sorts.

So, morning, mid-day and evening I walk around and stop off at each 'station' and do a set or two of 15 reps per. By the end of the day I had done 45-90 reps of each major bodyweight exercise without really noticing it too much. Just add my walk or swim and I'm good for the day. I can ramp that up pretty easily.

I think I just had to set things up right so that it isn't a big deal to get out and put away things. Not that there is much to it, maybe it is just having the reminders here and there.

We will see.

:theisland:

cinnamongrrl

11-12-2013, 09:38 AM

I'm going in Kelt's direction and doing my own thing.

I know what my weaknesses are and what I need to fix. I know what goals I hope to obtain. Sooo who better to train me than me??
I do use free weights...and I do get some good cardio...and I will get more soonly. Gonna start the couch to 5k thing...
AND I'm considering riding my bike to work...since I'm working more locally now... :)

Gemme

11-12-2013, 12:40 PM

Kätzchen

11-12-2013, 05:08 PM

Hi All,

New to this thread but hoping to be encouraged by reading what all of you are experiencing. I turned 49 in September and for the most part have spent the last 22 years of my life overweight. I use to say I had no time for exercise. In some ways, being a full time mother and also working full time that was a bit true. I know, they say, fit in 3, ten minute walks. Well, that all sounds good but not easy to do and maintain. These days while looking for a job I have nothing but time on my hands. Joining a gym is not possible (see the reference to a job in the previous sentence), nor would it be wise because I don't really like working out in gyms. I have supported many a gym over the years by paying for a membership I used a handful of times.

I am looking for suggestions of things I can do outside, for the most part. I live in a somewhat rural area in North Carolina that doesn't have walking/bike trails and I don't own a bike. I am in good health so have few limits. Anyone have ideas they would like to share?

Thanks!

Good Afternoon, PwrFemme,
Greetings and Belated Birthday wishes to you and Welcome to our online community (The Planet).

You mention that in your area that there's no walking or bicycle paths and that you live in a rural area and you also mention the idea that taking ten-minute walks 3x/day might be a good way for you to increase your exericise activity. I don't know if mobility issues might be a barrier issue for you, but sometimes arthritis (in my bones and joints and connective tissues) are issues for me -- which impacts my ability to increase levels of mobility and overall pleasure of getting in some extra exercise. I have good days and not so good days, which depends on current weather conditions.

Also, I don't know what kind of resources are available in your area or what kind of resources you already have at home, but because we get lots of inclement weather here (Pacific Northwest - Portland, specifically), I have ways of incorporating a bit more exercise: For example, I have a small indoor trampoline and listening to music and dancing (a combination of any kind of jumping or 'twist and shout' kind of moves, etc) is one way I am able to work off some pent up energy and I love to do that, as long as I feel I can 'work out' on my trampoline. When the weather is nice (summer-like) and our community pool is open, I go out to the pool and do a combination of water-aerobic-like-exercise (for a long as I can stand, without pushing it too far), then I float in the pool as a way to come down from strenuous exercise in the water. I try to find ways to make getting exercise fun and pleasurable, so I'm more likely to want to do it again because if I'm not enjoying whatever kind of exercise I get, then most likely I won't want to do it again (for awhile). Most often, though, for me, I walk a lot, which I always have in the past, but because I walk a lot, it's important for me to push past prior achievements in walking distances (safely, of course). To give you an idea: I've always been able to walk about 2-3 miles consistently, on a daily basis. I try to aim to expand past that base line distance in regular ways. On a good week, for me, if I can get in more than ten miles of walking (in a single event) and still be able to walk the next day, then I'm in good shape. *lol*

I hope the ideas I am leaving for you help :)

Most of all, I hope you're able to find some activity that is appealing to you because that's important, doing something that you find rewarding and helps you in your particular situation.

:bouquet:

Daktari

11-12-2013, 05:54 PM

Hey Pwr

Get yourself a gym quality skipping rope. Great cardio. Fun too if you make it so. Also something you can do at home.

How about a punch-bag? Great when yer having a bad day. It's also good exercise if you give it a good errrm going over. :cheesy: I'd love one but my poor, multi operated on shoulders won't let me.

Hardest (scariest, funniest) exercise and best ever, apart from pilates, for building core muscles...learn to ride a unicycle. :| I need to get out on mine again. It's actually not too hard to step off and out of trouble quite easily, once you got a few pedal strokes going. It might take a wee while to get to that point. It feels like a real achievement once you sorta get it.

Question to all exercisers: Has anyone tried slack lining?

Kelt

11-12-2013, 06:29 PM

I haven't tried slack lining, didn't even know it was a amateur activity. Sounds like fun though. Both that and the unicycle would be fabulous for balance and core strength.

Since we sometimes miss the mark and end up with minor injuries. I wanted to share something although I'm not sure this is the thread for it. Some of you know I'm pretty far down the rabbit hole on nutrition and physio so sometimes I trip over something of interest. I have for a long time adhered to R.I.C.E as instructed for acute injury but have often wondered about the contradiction with the Asian approach of alway using heat and massage as the first line of defense on injuries. I do lots of the older approach for chronic things but there has been controversy brewing for a couple of years on this whole ice or not thing for immediate response.

I saw this video of a discussion (http://www.mobilitywod.com/2012/08/people-weve-got-to-stop-icing-we-were-wrong-sooo-wrong/)on the debate and thought I would share it. The fellow who is presenting is a PhD physio (PT) even if he doesn't sound like it. The video is 25 minutes long and also gives a simple explanation of the basics of tissue repair and the lymphatic system. There is another follow up conversation (http://www.mobilitywod.com/2013/07/community-video-peoples-weve-got-to-stop-icing-a-year-later/) that happened one year later which goes more in depth.

I case you were wondering, yes this is what I do for 'fun'. :blink:

:sorryforthecrosstalk:

justkim

11-12-2013, 07:04 PM

DapperButch

11-12-2013, 08:45 PM

For those of you interested in a really cool way to work on your core and balance here is a cool little skate bike. My brother invented/patented this and makes them to order. He has a couple other videos on youtube if your interested.

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Kim, so I checked out all the videos and except for one video, for about 3 seconds, they are all from the rear.

Does he have a website?

o222Good

11-12-2013, 10:18 PM

Hi All,

New to this thread but hoping to be encouraged by reading what all of you are experiencing...

I am looking for suggestions of things I can do outside, for the most part...

Anyone have ideas they would like to share?

Thanks!

Hi PwrFemme! Most everything I do I learned by watching YouTube videos. When I want to learn how to do something, I browse through them until I find ones that fit me. Maybe try searching "core exercises without equipment" or "cardio exercises without equipment" I would guess that any exercise you do inside, you can do outside. Good luck to you!

For me, I keep up reading this thread, but don't post so much because I just think my routines could be boring to read! But today I did my arms exercises.
3 sets of 11 reps reverse curl forearms 20lbs
3 sets of 11 reps wide grip ez curl bar 35lbs
3 sets of 11 reps dumbbell lying triceps extensions 30lbs
3 sets of 11 reps close grip ez curl bar 35lbs
3 sets of 11 reps close grip ez curl bar skull crushers 35lbs
3 sets of 11 reps dumbbell incline supinated bicep curl 12lbs
So, I hope that wasn't too boring! :|

On another note, the weather today made the osteoarthritis in my knees insanely painful. So much so, that I was afraid I would fall down at work. I googled for relief and found that The Arthritis Foundation recommended low impact exercise right before bed will help the next day. Well, I couldn't wait and hopped on the recumbent bike right after work. It really helped. I will go do some more now before bed and see what happens tomorrow!

batennisboy

11-13-2013, 01:15 AM

So sore today...feel like I got hit by a truck. Does it have to hurt so bad...good, I mean! ;)

Kelt

11-13-2013, 10:15 AM

Today I'm playing around with an idea. Bear in mind I have never shot any video in my life. I just found out how easy it is on a phone. No muss no fuss for a quick cheap version of 'I don't have a giant mirror'.

Because I don't have anyone around at home, I can't really tell if my form is quite right when I am doing things. When yer gimpy form is all. So, I got a mount to put my phone on a tripod and now am wandering around to my 'stations' and taking little vids of my form.

Seems I'm doing pretty well. I love tech. :awww:

PwrFemme

11-13-2013, 11:10 AM

Kim, so I checked out all the videos and except for one video, for about 3 seconds, they are all from the rear.

Does he have a website?

This is great! Would love to try this. Wonder if it folds for easy transporting in a tiny car?

PwrFemme

11-13-2013, 11:22 AM

Thank you everyone for the welcome and the great ideas!! I am looking forward to trying some of your ideas and seeing where it takes me. To a healthier place and not the ER one hopes...LOL :|

Daktari

11-13-2013, 11:55 AM

The squats experiment is working almost instantly. Having cyclist leg muscles to start with is a huge plus of course, but the 100+ squats I've been doing nearly every night for the last week or so really do appear to be having the desired effect.

Remember roller boots (the quad ones not inline)? Real good exercise there too, not to mention mucho fun. I wants me some.

Today's exercise has mostly been washing down exterior woodwork at the shop. More squats later this evening when I return from spending the rest of my social skills today. ;)

Kelt

11-13-2013, 12:28 PM

Gemme

11-13-2013, 12:44 PM

Are you doing these with bodyweight, or are you adding weight?

Are you doing behind the head or front squats? One leg, two leg?

Inquiring minds and all…

Behind the head?

I've never heard of that in a squat before.

That sounds like something that could lead to a different kind of exercise.

:blink:

Kelt

11-13-2013, 12:57 PM

The BAR behind your head *filthy, filthy mind*

Like this:

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQlmysfXrMGR09cIdU9PQf2bbIxoc14a zHwzLViKEaQQkL-rHP6-Q

Or front squat, like this:

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJRypYejoX56tGx0NzFoFL0V7WyN5Wl 9o-33rAyo6EUKvpXtwUvg

Gemme

11-13-2013, 12:59 PM

Kelt

11-13-2013, 01:10 PM

That's assuming weight is being lifted.

Technically, those are squat presses.

Who's smart NOW?

:tease:

You win on the technical. :cheesy:

That is kind of why I was asking Dak of the uber strong legs what kind of press/squat. I want to learn good form while I'm nekkid!! (no weights) so that as I get better the form will already be in place. I'm just using a piece of PVC plastic pipe right now.

That said, I may just do a hands behind head or on hips in favor of never adding weights at all and instead just upgrading later to one-legged press/squat to spare my back the loading when I'm really just wanting to work legs.

:thinking:

Sweet Bliss

11-13-2013, 02:19 PM

:marketbicycle::fireworks:

am in heaven

RockOn

11-13-2013, 02:55 PM

Walked outside here at work very briskly twice today already for about 20 minutes each time - it is cold, windy and I am loving it. This is my kind of weather! :)

Daktari

11-13-2013, 04:10 PM

Are you doing these with bodyweight, or are you adding weight?

Are you doing behind the head or front squats? One leg, two leg?

Inquiring minds and all…

In all the gyms I've worked in, way back in the day when I was a real athlete and trainer, weight or no weight, it's a squat.

In my particular case at the moment I'm doing 3 or so sets of 20-25 with just body weight but changing foot position for each set. In the last couple of days I've added some weight...in a rucksack, strapped snugly for a couple of added sets of 20-25. If I still owned an olympic bar I'd use that (it weighed 20kg on it's own) but alas those body-building days are over and I let all the kit go many moons ago.
A simple ole broom handle is a good substitute to get used to working with a bar and front/back positions.

I use both legs, my days as a flamingo are over! ;) Not to mention my knees don't play the game solo...they're a duet at all times.
Good form is keeping a straight spine and not allowing yer knees to go below 90deg.

Arms: Usually behind head, held out front or some such. Might even do some sort of chest flye style arm moves if I feel like it.

In between sets I stretch out m'hams; as a daily cyclist they get real tight.

In between each couple of sets, if I'm feeling inclined to give m'self pain, I'll throw in a 60-90sec plank or two.

I choose to do this because it's something I can do whilst home, watching trashy tv later in the evening. ExMrsD and me used to do 500+ crunches per CSI episode :cheesy:

I'm loving the incremental benefits already. Hopefully there'll be a positive effect when the inevitable next chest infection settles in.

WingsOnFire

11-13-2013, 04:35 PM

I have started walking on my 15 min breaks again and it feels great!! I have also cut back on my soda again as I was beginning to drink more and more of it. Replacing it with cold water is helping cut that craving.

When I feel stressed I drink cold water... that seems to help invigorate me as well. The morning binges of chips and sweets have been replaced with healthier eating... I have lost 4 pounds since Monday but it could have been water lol.

When I get paid again next week I want to get back into Yoga again but for now I need to try to focus on doing it at home.

DapperButch

11-13-2013, 05:48 PM

Daktari

11-13-2013, 06:02 PM

I read that roller skating (in a rink specifically I think, for some reason), is THE best exercise of all...when it comes to fat/muscle burning/calories/full body exercise, etc. I saw a recent article. I will look for it.

I look forward to the article if you can find it Dapper.

Ms.Sponsorliscious bought herself a fancy pair of quad skates last christmas and I know she's barely used them. Sadly she's rather larger of hoof than I so borrowing them is out.
We have an awesome Promenade here. Several miles of shared pathway by the sea. Can't think of a much better place to get yer skates (bike, unicycle, pedestrian) on. It's all that ozoney fresh air! :cheesy:

DapperButch

11-13-2013, 06:04 PM

Dakarti, what are your thoughts on the unicycle (plus balancing wheels) that Kim's brother made?

Daktari

11-13-2013, 06:34 PM

Dakarti, what are your thoughts on the unicycle (plus balancing wheels) that Kim's brother made?

I've seen a couple of such concepts over the years. It looks like great fun too. The fixed upright position would sure make the whole operation so much easier.

The Skatecycle looks fun in and of itself and I'd love a go but for myself I prefer the challenge and core workout of the rather more unstable one wheel.

Gemme

11-13-2013, 08:02 PM

Pffft

Boys.

:blink:

Today was an active day for sure! Dustmopping, sweeping, mopping, cleaning, dusting, and organizing. Oh, and supervising one of my supervisors.

Whew.

That nearly exhausted me by itself.

:|

Sweet Bliss

11-13-2013, 08:18 PM

I look forward to the article if you can find it Dapper.

Ms.Sponsorliscious bought herself a fancy pair of quad skates last christmas and I know she's barely used them. Sadly she's rather larger of hoof than I so borrowing them is out.
We have an awesome Promenade here. Several miles of shared pathway by the sea. Can't think of a much better place to get yer skates (bike, unicycle, pedestrian) on. It's all that ozoney fresh air! :cheesy:

I am so jealous. oh wait, i live near the beach! tis not the Atlantic however. :|

Sweet Bliss

11-13-2013, 08:22 PM

DapperButch

11-13-2013, 09:25 PM

I've seen a couple of such concepts over the years. It looks like great fun too. The fixed upright position would sure make the whole operation so much easier.

The Skatecycle looks fun in and of itself and I'd love a go but for myself I prefer the challenge and core workout of the rather more unstable one wheel.

Yes, I guess I was thinking of it as a way to move towards using a unicycle.

Kim PMmed me and said she will get her brother's info.

Daktari

11-14-2013, 06:01 AM

Yes, I guess I was thinking of it as a way to move towards using a unicycle.

Kim PMmed me and said she will get her brother's info.

I don't think it's a case of moving towards using a unicycle. When you take the seat stabiliser away and the front stabilisers it's a vastly different story. Of course the ones in the videos aren't unicycles.

The way I started to learn on the uni, was in my hallway at home, holding onto walls, door jambs etc., just to get the feel of being unbalanced in every direction and learn how to sit in the seat. Seriously, learning to just let yourself relax into the banana seat is a skill in itself. I still can't mount the uni without holding onto something...I'm a wuss and can't quite let myself do a free-mount with the inherent risk of face-planting hard, or ripping the skin of yer shins if you have metal pegged pedals. :| ...although I do a free-mount when doing rola bola and that's really scary too.

Now we've moved into the shop and have space outside, I shall be practicing again the small 20in wheel (when time allows) with a view to moving onto the 24in wheel again. One day (when I've bought full shin pads and a bubble wrap suit ;)) I'm gonna learn that free-mount.

My 20 and 24http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q8/scoobs63/7C7C0821-A3F5-406C-B242-0BA07741B8BE-144-0000004C4789D321.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/scoobs63/media/7C7C0821-A3F5-406C-B242-0BA07741B8BE-144-0000004C4789D321.jpg.html)

eta. ooops! sorry for the big pic.

cinnamongrrl

11-14-2013, 08:33 AM

I've found it helpful to search online for workouts. Youtube has a variety of full length workouts....including tae bo :| I remember that one.... :)

There's a site The Daily Burn that does different workouts also...

http://dailyburn.com/?s1

Kelt

11-14-2013, 11:33 AM

I gotta say, this take a vid of what I'm doing might be one of the better ideas I've had for myself. This morning I turned on the phone and let it run while I did my morning stretches and caught several form issues. Stuff I wouldn't notice if turning my head to look in a mirror (don't have one anyway).

Kind of like having a detached observer across the room. I can then go to my chart that shows how X is supposed to look and see small stuff like a tipped pelvis or rounding of my shoulders part way through something.

I'm not self conscience because a) nobody is around, and b) I know I am the only one to see it and I can delete if I want to. I might transfer to the 'puter for future comparisons after practicing changes.

Today is a light day because I have appointments. So, morning stretches and I will work in a couple of rounds of my 'stations'. No beach walk or swim today.

Oh, I also blew through another pair of shoes yesterday. Thank god for Zappos, free replacements due to arrive today.

:theisland:

DapperButch

11-14-2013, 06:59 PM

I'm not self conscience because a) nobody is around, and b) I know I am the only one to see it and I can delete if I want to. I might transfer to the 'puter for future comparisons after practicing changes.

I think you should post the videos.

:popcorn:

ProfPacker

11-14-2013, 08:50 PM

Mad at myself. Had a really stressful day at work. Almost started to look for a new job, probably won't but did contact the union. Anyway mad at self because I should have gone right to pool tonight to work it off. But came home to write some emails and watch Scandal. I guess watching Kerri Washington is as good as a swim. Lol

ProfPacker

11-14-2013, 08:51 PM

Kelt

11-14-2013, 09:56 PM

I think you should post the videos.

:popcorn:

Yeah, you go 'head and wait. Frosty day in hell.

:blink:

Chancie

11-15-2013, 10:54 AM

Pete: Baby, you have a nice ass.

Chancie: I work hard at that nice ass!

Pete: Well, it's working for me.

Happy_Go_Lucky

11-15-2013, 09:22 PM

Want to share with all.

Mulched and raked the leaves until the green grass thanked me. So pleased at my work the wind was, she decided to give it a good blow so I need to repeat tomorrow.

It's uphill both ways, it's good for me....blech

ProfPacker

11-17-2013, 06:21 PM

So, I switched up today (exercise wise, lol). Not sure I am getting this ok cupid thing but my date had too many errand to run so bombed out on me. That gave me more time to either stay in the gym and work out, or, go home and clean. I think I choose the right option. I exercised. I wanted to see if going back to the machines and weights would improve my swimming.

I did 45 minutes on the recumbent elliptical, worked out on the ab machines. rowing, hi abduction (?). I did free weights and sweated. I then went to swim a mile and noticed how much easier for me to go faster and with less stress on my body. I think I will do the machines at least once a week.

PwrFemme

11-20-2013, 07:33 AM

So, can't say I have had consistent daily exercise since I posted here. I walked once.

Today I am starting a 24 day challenge to tighter abs. I figure at least it's something and will start my brain thinking in the burn-the-fat-off way.

So today I did 6 crunches, 6 leg raises and a 10 second plank.

Think I'll take a pic so I can see if I notice any changes by day 24.

JAGG

11-20-2013, 09:46 AM

Too cold to run. So half hour on the bike andhalf hour on the eliptical.

Gemme

11-20-2013, 12:25 PM

Too cold to run. So half hour on the bike andhalf hour on the eliptical.

The funny thing is, for me, I prefer to run in the cold. Once I get over that iced over lungs feeling, it works for me. I totally have no excuse now not to go and do a mile or two outside.

Maybe tonight.

nycfem

12-22-2013, 07:57 PM

It's my holiday break so I'm trying to get in some good gym time.

Today I did two hours on the Beast, 1 hr Hill Interval-Level 10, and the second hour Strength-Level 10. I watched Toddlers and Tiaras (Please don't send me hate mail :typewriter:). It's a poorly put together show. I am watching it in a series but am skipping chunks because it's just not good. I thought it might be fascinating but to my surprise Dance Moms was much better, and Dance Moms was not very good.

Then I did an hour of weights, stretching, and floor exercises in blessed silence.

I calculated my exercise for the year of 2013, and it comes out to 5 hours per week.

RockOn

12-22-2013, 09:20 PM

bending my elbow many times ... from the Brownie Brittle bag to my pie-hole

at this moment, feeling sickly from too much Brownie Brittle today, did it to myself, couldn't stop :(

may need to join a 12-step BB group

"I am powerless over Brownie Brittle and my life is unmanageable"

Okay, okay I will quit fooling around ... I wanted to walk the dogs today but it rained the entire day. I plan to walk them a lot over the holidays so I can re-establish routine. They enjoy it so much and it is good exercise for all 3 of us.

:)

batennisboy

12-22-2013, 10:52 PM

I've been off my game. It's the holidays and too many changes going on. Sigh.... This new job has made it necessary to change my routines in a significant way and I'm giving myself time to get used those changes then get gym and tennis back in the mix. It's bad...I don't even have the desire to go hit yellow fuzzy balls right now. :(

Rockinonahigh

12-23-2013, 12:36 AM

I have been fighting the holiday weight gain,so far I have kept it down to a three pound gain going up and down the scale,this is pretty good as I usely gain 10 to 15 pounds.What I have been doing is simply watch what I eat and how much,if I am going to be somewhere that food will be an issue I nearly quit eating anything with carbs in them for a couple of days before the event then do the same thing after.This isn't hard to do but its working so I am o.k. with it.My back has been giving me problems so exersiseing is at a minimum but I do lots of stretching to help me keep from getting stiff with arthritis.

firegal

12-23-2013, 12:50 AM

All I can say is today 3 miles on my treadmill was not a good feeling!
WTF!

nycfem

12-26-2013, 09:19 PM

Still on my school break staycation. Today I went to the gym and did my days-when-I-don't-work-or-have-plans routine: two hours on the arc trainer, level 10, with one hour Hill Interval and one hour Strength program, followed by an hour of weight lifting, abs, and yoga.

While on the Beast, among other shows, I watched Millionaire Matchmaker, the new episode where Patti Stanger, the matchmaker herself, gets matched up. Unfortunately I stopped with 20 minutes left, so if anyone knows, please fill me in as to whether Patti ends up with the guy she picked.

While at the gym, I wore a t-shirt that read, "i-tired, there's a nap for that." I worried that it might be a conversation starter at the wrong time, but alas, no one even smiled at it let alone commented :crybaby:

nycfem

12-28-2013, 03:26 PM

Today IslandScout and I took a 2hr 45 minute walk in Riverside Park along the water. The weather was windy and in the 40's with sunshine which looked beautiful on the water.

ProfPacker

12-28-2013, 09:56 PM

Today I swam further than I imagined I could: 2 miles. I feel great

imadiva

12-28-2013, 10:08 PM

I purchased an excercise bike and carb cycling book ! IT'S TIME !

Gemme

12-29-2013, 06:36 PM

I spent 4 hours sweeping and mopping today. Besides near blisters on the hands and a sore back, it felt good.

nycfem

12-29-2013, 06:40 PM

Today I went to the gym and (you guessed it) was on the Arc Trainer (Level 10) for 1 hour of the Hill Interval program, followed by 30 minutes of the Strength program. I decided to give up on two t.v. series that I was trying out, one was Toddlers and Tiaras (boring) and the other was Doomsday Preppers (also boring). I was disappointed that Doomsday Preppers wasn't better. It's a show about exactly what the title says, a National Geographic series. I did learn that an INCH bag is your "I'm Never Coming Home" bag so it better have everything you need and still not be too heavy for a long trek.

Then I did an hour of weight lifting, abs, and yoga in silence. There's a hip area of the gym that plays music and has newer equipment and is where people are taken who are getting tours of the gym. Then there's another area which is my haunt, where everything is old and dusty, and it's quiet. That's where I've found my home.

I have two friends in the locker room. One is Samantha, and she is an Asian woman whose thing is taking classes. I never take classes. She's the friend I like less than my other friend, but she's the friend who was there today so that's why I'm mentioning her. She sets her mind on a few classes and then sits in the locker room in a dark corner watching television and eating sushi in between the classes. I think it's a little intense how she waits around for those classes. Today she found me in a row of lockers sitting on a bench eating an apple. She said for me to come sit with her while she ate her sushi. She said, "You're eating all by your lonesome." I said, "No thanks, I'm just having a quick apple" (It was true.). She shrugged and walked away. I felt a little guilty but I knew that if I joined her in her dark corner with the t.v., I'd end up being in that locker room for the rest of the afternoon. It's happened before...

Prudence

12-29-2013, 08:04 PM

EXERCISE....I shudder at the very word.

That counts right?

firegal

12-29-2013, 11:29 PM

3 miles on tread mill,need different shoes

nycfem

12-30-2013, 09:39 PM

Today at the gym I did an hour on the Arc Trainer (Level 10, Strength Program) while trying out the HBO series "Girls" (big thumbs down even though I liked Lena Dunham's movie: Tiny Furniture). Then I did an hour of weight lifting and stretching.

While I was on the Arc Trainer today, for the second time in the past few months I saw a woman (a different woman than the first) fall while running on a treadmill. It's really like a car crash when someone is not wearing the "stop" clip that turns off the machine automatically if you fall. Yikes, always indescribable to witness this, and I can't imagine how painful and frightening it must be to experience it. I think people don't use the clip because they think it will not happen to them.

Jennifer's sly tip for the day: If you see someone beside you on the work out mat doing an exercise you want to learn, get into a stretching pose where you can see them and watch as if you're staring past them lost in thought as you stretch. Super sly addition to this tip: If the person seems to notice you watching them (awkward), keep in that pose staring blankly even after they finish, because then they may think, "I guess she wasn't watching me." :hk22:

o222Good

12-30-2013, 11:07 PM

Lifted for about an hour today.
I've gone from split routines to
a quasi full body routine. Why?
Basically, I feel better and I like
how the results look...
So, I am doing compound exercises
and mostly shoulders.
Dumbbell bench presses
Seated dumbbell bent over rows
Bent arm barbell pullovers
Dumbbell lateral raises
Arnold presses
Inclined front deltoid raises (thumbs up)
Inclined supinated bicep curls

Gemme

12-30-2013, 11:29 PM

I spent an hour fighting a big lock today. My shoulders and back got a good workout.

nycfem

01-01-2014, 08:33 PM

None today because the gym was closed and the weather outside was too chilly. I decided I'm not really that comfortable walking until it hits the 40's.

Yesterday I did an hour on the Arc Trainer, Level 10, strength program. I watched the Morgan Spurlock (the guy who did the movie "Supersize me") doc show called "30 days." It it someone goes to live with someone for 30 days who is very different from them. I watched a Mormon straight woman go to live with a gay male couple who had adopted foster children. It was a very well-done show. The woman did not change her mind about gay people having kids but it sure was a powerful portrayal of a gay family that rocked. Thumbs up, though I'm going to select only the episodes with a topic that particularly interests me.

o222Good

01-03-2014, 04:58 PM

Today I shoveled snow for half an hour in 17 degrees!
Brrrrrrrr!

Paradox

01-05-2014, 12:46 AM

How about the exercise that should have been;
I should have started my cardio/run training yesterday.
I should have progressed my strength and conditioning workout plans today.

Instead .. I got a workout that only Mother Nature can provide :thud:, shovelling snow and shaving and breaking ice for 3hrs.
A few days later -- catch a cold, :cough:
Waiting for it to pass so I can begin. :)

nycfem

01-05-2014, 06:57 PM

Gym: 2.5 hrs yesterday / 2 hrs today (Arc Trainer Strength Program L10, weight lifting, floor aerobics, and stretching)

It was so great to sleep in yesterday. I think getting a solid night of sleep goes a long way in giving the body time to recover.

fatallyblonde

01-05-2014, 08:29 PM

I have been a slacker these last couple of weeks! tsk tsk! so back on the wagon this week... I've got some poundage to lose!! and it's been on for way too long!
I'm gonna go for a walk today and do some hula hooping. I'm focusing on cardio for a couple of months before I get back into weights.

RockOn

01-05-2014, 08:36 PM

Groveling ... sincere groveling ... for something stupid I did.
It was a bad choice on my part - no more, no less.
(Groveling grinds up lots of calories.)

fatallyblonde

01-06-2014, 07:01 PM

went to gym today and did my 20 minute cardio... I do interval cardio so only needs to be (only should be) 20 mins... but it is one hard slog of 20 minutes... always finish sweating, panting, red hot...

I started with 15 min hooping last night and my abs do feel tighter today... will be doing it again tonite.

probably a walk to the post office to get a package too.

slow and steady. I used to be a fitness junkie... but I don't want to throw myself back in too hard or I'll burn out...

nycfem

01-06-2014, 09:12 PM

30 min. elliptical / 30 min. ab exercises and weight lifting

It was hard to get myself to the gym after work but I felt great after: peaceful and more energized.

Paradox

01-06-2014, 09:57 PM

Light start and I survived. :)

Body stretches

Lower Body weight:
Dead lifts, deep lunges

Upper Body:
Chops, toss (light weight)

fatallyblonde

01-06-2014, 09:58 PM

I so agree nycfem... sometimes getting to the gym is the hardest part... but I am ALWAYS glad I did afterwards... it really does bring a feeling of peace and it feels good to have been moving my body and pushing it.

ProfPacker

01-07-2014, 12:03 AM

One hour of swimming, 20 minutes of aqua weights. Always feel better

fatallyblonde

01-07-2014, 04:05 AM

I got my hula hooping done again today... and I tell you... I can really feel it!! I am really out of shape rn though compared to what I used to be... so any exercise at all is helping challenge my body... so my abs are feeling worked out!!

Paradox

01-11-2014, 07:29 PM

I made it through my first two starter treadmill runs of the year - (many yet to come).

And I didn't faint. Whoo hoo. Soon the weights.

:)

nycfem

01-11-2014, 07:44 PM

2.5 hours on the Arc Trainer, Level 10, strength program
1 hr lifting weights, ab exercises, and yoga

The weekends are always when I have my best workouts because I've been able to sleep in in the mornings and am not exhausted from work.

Gráinne

01-13-2014, 07:33 PM

Today was my first day back in the gym, and back at ActiveTrax, since...October :blink:. But it picks up right where you left off-you don't "miss" workouts. Today was shoulders, and raising my arms tomorrow is going to be interesting. I was too sore to do aerobics :(.

nycfem

01-13-2014, 07:56 PM

Yesterday I did 1.5 hrs on the Arc Trainer (Level 10, Strength Program) and 1 hour of weight lifting and yoga. Today I did 30 minutes on the Arc Trainer and then 30 minutes of abs and stretching.

I hung out with my best gym friend, Lakesha. She comes in every morning at 5am and calls the gym her "morning coffee." She is a thickly built, African American, straight woman, who is vibrant and down-to-earth and always puts on a beautiful dress after her work-out. I still have never come out to her. It's just so awkward to come out to a straight woman when hanging out naked (in the locker room, I mean).

diamondrose

01-13-2014, 09:01 PM

Moving to a country town I suddenly realized I needed to find new ways of exercising. Since my move I have gained 10 pounds from my original weight lose and I am not happy about it. I have to keep in mind that I went from a very active job to a sometimes active job. Recently, I discovered a gym I like that has several locations around the city in which I work (work is an hour from home) and I have access anytime. Having 24/7 access works great considering in my line of work getting off at any particular time can quickly turn into a much later time. After I get off work I spend an hour in the gym or longer if time permits and am enjoying every minute. In fact I am enjoying myself so much- tomorrow I will be at a station 30 minutes from the gym, but still I am going to make the drive to the gym :)

fatallyblonde

01-14-2014, 02:12 AM

I have been hooping and walking... last night I started back at swing dancing, there is a same sex swing dancing class near where I live for queer people which is awesome. a cute butch in the class too :swoon:
today I just did some running around and will do some hooping. back to the gym tomorrow.
had my first weight in today since before christmas annnnnnd I regained the 1.4kgs I lost prior to the festive season :eyeroll: but had lost cm on my body... so just getting back into it. it'll take time but I can do it!

Gráinne

01-14-2014, 07:51 PM

I joined a new gym literally about across the street and 5 minutes away, as opposed to 20 minutes. It's not as "flashy" as the old gym, but considering I hadn't been there in three months, how much was I really getting out of it anyway? (Nothing).

I also met a trainer I like, and so will be going in for a fitness evaluation soon. I can also do my ActiveTrax there, as that is totally separate from the gym and is its own program.

It's also conveniently next to the grocery store, and if I can keep myself out of the eats nearby, I say it's a win :).

Oh, and I did 1.2 miles in 30 minutes.

nycfem

01-18-2014, 05:49 PM

2 hours Arc Trainer (Level 10, strength), 1 hour weight lifting, abs, and yoga. I watched Lizard Lick Towing, always a favorite of mine, even if it's a little silly.

I haven't exercised (formally) since Monday. I've been chronically behind on sleep all week and stressed with work. I'm very excited to have this three day weekend to catch up on sleeping and cooking and exercising and experiencing overall peacefulness!

Gráinne

01-18-2014, 07:29 PM

30 minutes on treadmill, then ActiveTrax for shoulders and back :)

Gemme

01-18-2014, 07:48 PM

The past few months, most of my exercise has come from work related activities such as general cleaning, sweeping, mopping and shoveling snow. I walked and jogged a bit but, for the most part, that's what my routine consisted of. I've decided, now that the initial rush of resolutioners have petered down, to return to the gym.

I got in 65 minutes on the treadmill, with increasing low to moderate incline and speed. A big ole guy stepped up on the machine next to me. He had at least 14 inches on me and probably a good 85-95 lbs. And he committed the 2 worst gym sins you can commit, imo. Well, to be fair, one is a pet peeve. The other is a health issue. But no matter. He did both. And that's why he got the evil eye. Twice.

Happy Saturday, y'all.

RockOn

01-18-2014, 10:14 PM

Beautiful day outside - cold and clear. Packed my pockets with those individually wrapped cheese sticks, took the dogs for a long walk. Found a nice secluded spot under some trees, gave them their cheese sticks. Walking 2 frisky large dogs is always a good workout. :)

Chancie

01-19-2014, 08:27 AM

I needed to take a break from getting up at 4:30 to stretch and lift before work. I was feeling stressed and tired all the time, and it started to feel too freaky to get to the Y in the dark.

I decided to register for a few water fitness classes. I always feel good and sore afterwards, and if I work hard, I exercise a lot of large muscles, and it's great aerobic exercise. I'm always shocked when I sweat in the pool.

I also joined a yoga class that's sponsored by the Wellness Committee at school. I am very stretchy, but it's very challenging for me to hold a standing pose. I think it will get easier.

I'm also using MFP (http://www.myfitnesspal.com) to track my food. I'd been feeling kind of puffy after a few weeks of holiday cheer, and I remember feeling this way when I first started tracking my food last year.

Ginger

01-19-2014, 05:07 PM

My mom had a stroke on New Year's Eve (she didn't sustain impairment, but is at risk for another stroke and needs surgery to clear her arteries), and it scared the shit out of me.

Also last week I learned for the first time ever, my cholesterol is "a bit high" (I'm still waiting for the exact number).

Watching my dad crumple now at the end of his long illness and a partner—who became an ex—having been in cardiac intensive care for months now,

I guess I'm just saying, I am newly committed to my health in a way I've never been, though I've always exercised and had a pretty fit lifestyle.

So Jen, I'm subscribing to your thread!

nycfem

01-19-2014, 05:32 PM

Today I did 1 hr and 15 minutes on the Arc Trainer. I watched/listened to some Miley Cyrus videos (I think I have Wrecking Ball memorized.). I like good girls gone bad even if it only means lasciviously sticking your tongue out, cutting your hair short, and getting sexy with big stuffed animals. I also watched the reality show Shahs of Sunset which I kind of love: a gay guy, Reza, who I've become attached to and curvy dark Semetic women with big asses and fierce personalities.

Then I did 45 minutes of weight lifting, planks, and yoga in silence.

I socialized a bit with the less likable of my locker room girlfriends, Samantha. She's such a complainer. Today she said, "Don't you hate when people leave their stuff all over the floor?" Well, yes, I suppose I do hate it except when it's me.

Gemme

01-19-2014, 06:55 PM

Back at the gym, the Universe paid me to work out today. I found a cool quarter left in the drink holder of the same treadmill I was on yesterday. Score!

Two boys in their late teens to early 20s decided to jump off the treadmills next to me without wiping them off, which squicks me to no end.

When I was in WA and using the Y near me, I would go for a few weeks and then get sick and then get better and come back and work out for a couple of weeks and then get sick and then come back....rinse, lather, repeat....until I realized that there were quite a number of people that did not wipe the machines off when they were finished working out. Once I started wiping the machines off before and after my workouts, I fell ill far less. Lesson learned and easy enough to counter but it still sets my teeth on edge when people are not considerate of others in the gym.
So, I made sure to tell the lovely older couple who got on those machines shortly afterwards that they had not been wiped down and they did so before they worked out.

They proceeded to run me into the ground.

:blink:

I love it when people surprise me.

nycfem

01-25-2014, 07:36 PM

Three hours of full court basketball games at the school I work at where some of us get together with the kids on the weekends now and then and come up with some fun physical activity. It was such a great time, moments to remember :)

nycfem

01-26-2014, 04:20 PM

1 hr Arc Trainer / 30 minutes weight lifting and yoga

I'm getting over a pulled something in my back, so I had to take it all slow and make sure I didn't do anything at all that would further strain my back.

Chancie

01-26-2014, 04:28 PM

I'v been tracking my food again, thank goodness, and I've been getting to the gym for water fitness a few times a week.

My arms and legs and tush are sore almost all the time, but I'm feeling way less puffy and uncomfortable.

:waterlogged:

Ginger

01-31-2014, 06:11 AM

Last night I watched a new episode of Mad Men with headphones while I used the exercycle in my apartment.

That's 55 minutes of alternating intense and less-intense pedaling. I'm drenched when I get off the bike. It's a great workout, a self-customized spin class.

I watch a digital clock and change the pace one or two minutes at a time. That's a great way to maximize the impact to the heart.

Also, I stand on the pedals at times, and since there are foot straps (wide leather ones with fake fur inside!—the bike was my dad's and it's about 50 years old if you can believe that!), I exert effort on the pull-up as well as the push-down motion.

Usually, afterwards I do some stretching, yoga and free weights, but I haven't been getting enough sleep this week and my energy wasn't as good as it usually is, so I skipped it last night.

Since I got back from my last visit to see my dad, who is in the last stages of his illness, and learned I have high cholesterol (a new development), I've really focused on exercise.

I've worked out every day for about two weeks straight. In a week I fly back down to see him again. I'll probably jog while I'm there, maybe go to the local gym if they'll cut me a deal for the week.

Ginger

01-31-2014, 09:57 PM

Today my mom had another stroke. She's ambulatory, speaking, and making choices that are not in her best interest; refusing to get more care in place for my dad—though the long-term-care policy has been activated and all it would take is a phone call—insisting instead on rushing home tomorrow morning when they release her, to clean up after his night of vomiting, because his organs are shutting down.

I called and tried to strong-arm him over the phone to get someone there himself, and he argued that he didn't need help, then said he'd call me in half an hour and tell me what he'd decided.

He did call, in exactly half an hour, but hadn't gotten through to the agency. I think he was too confused to pull it off. I asked for the number but he wouldn't give it to me.

Anyway I have a ticket to fly out there on Saturday and my sister is probably going out there in the next few days.

And after the phone calls I got on my exercycle and watched the season 4 finale to Mad Men.

Fifty-five minutes of really pushing myself; heart-pounding, sweating cycling.

Then I did a little work with the free weights on a mat in my livingroom, and then I changed out of my sweaty clothes and put on a baby blue Lanz Christmas flannel night gown, and now I'm having a mug of hot chocolate and watching a movie.

nycfem

02-01-2014, 04:47 PM

Ginger, really sad to hear of all the stress with your parents. I keep thinking how that bike was your dad's and how I hope it's meaningful to have that connection.

Today I did two hours on the Arc Trainer (level 10, strength program) and then an hour of weight lifting and yoga. I still have a pulled muscle in my back, so I have to pick only exercises that heal and strengthen and none that aggravate. I miss my routine but at the same time it's getting me to try out new things, to leave my comfort zone. There's a regular at the gym in a wheelchair and with one leg only, and he's an inspiration in that there is always a way to enjoy and benefit from movement.

Happy_Go_Lucky

02-01-2014, 04:56 PM

One hour on stationary bike every day or the treadmill. As well as shoveling snow for an hour and a half. Bleeech!

When I was a bit younger, I ran 4 miles to work. Rode my bike to the gym at lunch where I lifted and swam for a couple of hours. As a younger gal, played tennis up to 6 hours a day and carried my bag for 18 holes of golf.

Youth is wasted on the young? Nah ;)

Have a good workout everyone!:bowdown:

Rockinonahigh

02-01-2014, 06:29 PM

I wen't outside to enjoy the 70* day,then played some basket ball for an hour ,when I finely caught my breath I got a few tennis balls to play pitch with the fur kids.I promiss it gave me more exersise with all the running,throwing the ball not to mention the bending over a lot of time to get the ball.
I am back on the Adkins plan and have lost 2 1/2 pounds last week.I talked to a nutritionist then she said for me to get as high as 150 carbs a day,that's about right for three meals plus a snack,but I am keeping it at 62 to 75 carbs a day max so that is working for me just fine.Also I picked up a couple of boxes of the Adkins candy bars to snack on if I wan't something sweet,on the box it says 2net carbs on the front but on the back it says 18 carbs per bar...confusing... whatever the plan is working.I tried the zero plan but I just need more than a zero carb plan as I didn't feel well.

Ginger

02-01-2014, 10:14 PM

Ginger, really sad to hear of all the stress with your parents. I keep thinking how that bike was your dad's and how I hope it's meaningful to have that connection.

...

Thanks for noticing that, nycfem. It's true, the bike is part of the legacy he's leaving me, and I think of him every time I use it.

Right now my priority is staying healthy, rested and sober. I had signed up for a Meetup for tomorrow night but I'm canceling because I want to stick with a few trusted old friends. New people feel like to much to handle now.

Working out every day is already making me more toned and stronger. I feel like I'm preparing for battle but really I'm getting through a battle. I tell myself I'm trying to be strong enough to care for the people who need me now but really I'm working out a lot because I'm afraid of being weak, myself, with no one to take care of me. This is all making me kind of scared.

ruffryder

02-03-2014, 12:18 PM

Today I ordered Shaun T's "Rockin' Body" dance dvds. I feel like I need something fun to look forward to. Hiking is pretty much going to come to an end between hunting season and winter...so I need something I can do indoors.
The plus side for me is that it teaches dance steps...I started taking dance lessons at age 4. I rather like the idea of dance and exercise combined...dancing is actually excellent brain work too! :)
I got expedited shipping, so hopefully I will let y'all know how it goes sooner than later...

I prefer to do my cardio like this too. I ordered the Hip Hop Abs and have yet to get it started! I think this week is looking good for that! How do you like your videos? I'll be starting this workout real soon after I research to combine it with some other workouts that include mountain climbers, planks, abs, push-ups, and a diet that is mostly protein, fresh fruits and veggies. That is what my exercise experience is gonna be this year. I'll also be doing stairs/steps and running preferably outside but some treadmill and fitness bike also.

Here is a question for everybody!

What kind of music to you listen to, if you do,
when you're working out?

For me, it is different for cardio and lifting.

For cardio, I listen to Pandora. "A Medley of Irish Fiddle Tunes"
Really keeps me going!
For weight training it's Rock. A Jersey Shore station that is
also on the web Rat Radio! (http://www.wrat.com/listen/indexnew.aspx)
This really keeps me in the mental zone!

Funny how different they are...!

I love my ipod when I'm working out in the gym and running. I like motivation type music like Eminem's Lose yourself, Kanye's Stronger, and personal type music for reflection like Phil Collins, Michael Buble, and Rock and Punk Rock for the fast beat. When I'm doing abs or planks I usually don't listen to anything.

Butterbean

02-03-2014, 02:23 PM

I'm in back Yoga every Monday and love it. Every Tuesday I'm back in beginner Tai Chi cuz it's been a while.

nycfem

02-07-2014, 04:25 PM

How are you enjoying the Tai Chi?

I'm in back Yoga every Monday and love it. Every Tuesday I'm back in beginner Tai Chi cuz it's been a while.

nycfem

02-07-2014, 04:38 PM

Today I took a personal day from work because my childhood friend Lisa from Ohio is visiting this weekend for her work, so I wanted to spend the day with her.

I suggested we go to the gym. She knows I'm somewhat (cough, cough) rigid or quirky in my interests, since we've been friends since kindergarten. She said that she'd take a class. She's flexible like that. She then said, "But then we should go get manicures." I said, "Can I stay at the gym while you get a manicure?" She rolled her eyes, and said, "Whatever."

I only have a few precious free guest passes, so she generously offered to sneak in to the gym, and it worked. She went off to take her class, and I did my Arc Trainer for an hour (Level 10, Strength Program), then 30 minutes of the Stair Master, and an hour of weight lifting and yoga. It was so much more relaxing than going to work.

Then I called her on my cell phone to see where she was at the gym, and she said, "I'm in the dress section at Century 21. Meet me there. Now it's payback time, and you have to come in the dressing room and watch me try on clothes." I think our friendship works because she doesn't get resentful of me. She gets even. I didn't dare disobey her orders.

Tomorrow morning we are going to play basketball with the students from my school.

Butterbean

02-07-2014, 05:39 PM

How are you enjoying the Tai Chi?

Well...I'm used to a combination of seated Chi Kung or Qigong. We would sit on the floor on our exercise mats for an hour and do seated moves, breathing and meditation. Then the next hour we'd work on the moves..which I think were short form.

I'm in long form and it's heavily focused on the 108(?) moves. We stand the entire time (2 hours) which is hard on me.

Comparing the two types is like comparing an apple to an orange. What I like about any Tai Chi is the mental release/relaxation I gain from just focusing in on one thing intensely.

The Yoga I'm in to strengthen my back is new to me. I've only had water Yoga before. It's been a delightful surprise.

Buttah

Gemme

02-07-2014, 07:59 PM

Mother Nature has given me quite the workout over the past few months with winter and all the snow and ice we've gotten. As I type this, my shoulder and back muscles are still a bit tender. I found a new tool for breaking up large chunks of frozen snow....a hammer.

Hammer, hammer, flip it over and use the claw, shovel, shovel, shovel.

Oy.

It's not fun but it definitely burns calories and vents frustration. I have one more day before a day off from work. Tomorrow makes 10 days in a row of this stuff. I'm so ready for Spring!

I did hear a lone bird chirping up a storm this afternoon, though. That gives me hope. (f)

batennisboy

02-08-2014, 03:07 AM

Ginger

02-08-2014, 08:02 AM

I give up. This new job and everything else is making it too difficult to continue to be able to do the 3-hr workouts. I've tried and tried and it's just too nuts. Have to adjust. Going to try splitting things up and see how it goes.

The Mayo CLinic recommends 150 aerobic or 75 intense aerobic, and two sessions of strength training a week. Which makes like 30 minutes of exercise a day.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/exercise/expert-answers/faq-20057916

I don't know if people consider them a good source or what your fitness goals are, but I think if you check around, three hours a day is way over what most sources recommend.

It's so fun to exercise, and feels so good, I wish we all could do three hours a day. I wish I could too. I understand your frustration.

o222Good

02-08-2014, 02:10 PM

My fiance Sharon gave me a Fitbit 1 for Christmas. I have been
using it to track my activity apart from my regular exercise.
So, I average 6,000 to 8,000 steps a day, and to my surprise,
I average walking UP 15 to 20 flights of stairs a day! Oh, but
this is while I am working and not on the weekends.
I can also see that I definitely do not sleep enough and I don't
drink enough water.

DapperButch

02-08-2014, 02:59 PM

45 minute spirited walk with the pooch.

nycfem

02-08-2014, 07:38 PM

Tell us more about how to use the Fitbit if you don't mind. Curious to hear.

My fiance Sharon gave me a Fitbit 1 for Christmas. I have been
using it to track my activity apart from my regular exercise.
So, I average 6,000 to 8,000 steps a day, and to my surprise,
I average walking UP 15 to 20 flights of stairs a day! Oh, but
this is while I am working and not on the weekends.
I can also see that I definitely do not sleep enough and I don't
drink enough water.

nycfem

02-08-2014, 07:46 PM

My participation in basketball today was sketchy at best because the school gym felt like a sauna today, and I just wasn't into working up a sweat in an already stuffy environment. High fives to my visiting friend from Ohio, Lisa, who not only played basketball but also played a mean game of dodgeball with the kids. While I did play basketball, I spent most of my time blocking Lisa which I think annoyed the crap out of her. Sorry, but I felt it was the best way I could help my team.

Afterwards, Lisa went to see some relatives, and I went to the gym. I did an hour on the Arc Trainer and then 30 minutes of weight lifting and yoga. I left feeling very much at peace.

nycfem

02-08-2014, 07:52 PM

I've missed your tennis posts, glad you checked in. I struggle with the same thing. On the weekends I can do my preferred long work-out but on work days it's just too much. I try to get myself to try shorter work-outs during the work week which occasionally works, but most times it just doesn't feel fun enough to be worth it to me. Let us know how splitting things up goes for you, and good luck.

I give up. This new job and everything else is making it too difficult to continue to be able to do the 3-hr workouts. I've tried and tried and it's just too nuts. Have to adjust. Going to try splitting things up and see how it goes.

batennisboy

02-08-2014, 08:59 PM

The Mayo CLinic recommends 150 aerobic or 75 intense aerobic, and two sessions of strength training a week. Which makes like 30 minutes of exercise a day.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/exercise/expert-answers/faq-20057916

I don't know if people consider them a good source or what your fitness goals are, but I think if you check around, three hours a day is way over what most sources recommend.

It's so fun to exercise, and feels so good, I wish we all could do three hours a day. I wish I could too. I understand your frustration.

I don't do 3 hours of aerobic when I work out; my 3 hours include stretching and weights as well. I have never really enjoyed going to the gym - I prefer sports any day. But the gym is necessary for me to continue to play sports, so I accept I have to go and do what I have to twice a week.

batennisboy

02-08-2014, 09:06 PM

I've missed your tennis posts, glad you checked in. I struggle with the same thing. On the weekends I can do my preferred long work-out but on work days it's just too much. I try to get myself to try shorter work-outs during the work week which occasionally works, but most times it just doesn't feel fun enough to be worth it to me. Let us know how splitting things up goes for you, and good luck.

Yeah, I'm still adjusting to my new job and everything else, just the thought of spending just about the entire evening working out is just too daunting at this point. As much as I don't particularly going to the gym, I do enjoy laying it all out and my sweat-soaked tee after. I will check back for sure. Thanks!

Gemme

02-09-2014, 07:39 PM

Today was my first day off in 10 days so I was a happy girl this morning when I hopped on the treadmill for more than a quick minute, sandwiched between a military guy running his heart out and a speed walking granny type. They provided a positive environment, even though I typically don't choose machines that are so close to others. I had fun!

65 minutes total, random program, levels 5-12. I broke a decent sweat and torched a hair under 400 calories. It was a nice morning.

o222Good

02-13-2014, 09:04 PM

Today we're having a snowstorm wintery mix rain snowstorm. BAHH!

I walked 7500 steps, which comes to a little over 3 miles.
I climbed 25 flights of stairs.
But... I only slept 4 and a half hours.

Tell us more about how to use the Fitbit if you don't mind. Curious to hear.

Well, Jennifer, I use the Fitbit 1, which I carry in my pants pocket. Sharon has one and she uses a clip it comes with to clip it inside her bra, as she usually hasn't got pockets. You can track any or many things. I will just list them.
The tracker will automatically record:
steps
miles
flights of stairs (13 steps)
active minutes
sleep (including quality)

You can log the following:
weight
calories
fat
fiber
carbs
sodium
protein
heart rate
blood pressure
glucose
water consumption

I had been tracking all of my food and water consumption, and all of the automatic data. But I've taken a break from tracking food, because I've done it for years and sort of can do it now without even thinking! I think this is a really great device. My present goals, since New Years, are to sleep more and to drink more water. It's pretty funny that I am failing miserably!

I hope I've answered your questions Jenn!

mplsgrrl

02-13-2014, 10:00 PM

Yogaaaaaa... It was lovely!

Tomorrow's plans: run on the 'mill in the AM and Body Pump in the PM. One of these two for sure!

V-Day is tomorrow... I haven't been on this site in months... and am happy to see this thread! This single lady loves an athletic person (and is working to be athletic herself)! :-)

DapperButch

02-13-2014, 10:08 PM

Shoveling my driveway. 14 or so inches of dense snow!

fatallyblonde

02-13-2014, 10:21 PM

I managed to drag my dimpled arse to the gym today, which is a major triumph because I so didn't want to. As usual, I feel heaps better after going. I THINK maybe I turned a corner this week and will resume progress with my weight loss. I am setting very small daily goals for myself and only focusing on each day as it comes and it seems to be keeping me on track. Have been hula hooping up a storm with the surprised and unintentional side effect of being able to throw some tricks now I always had trouble with when I hooped a few years ago. Weird, I find, but fascinating how the body stores memory so long... I have noticed this with a few things... even if you couldn't do something in the past but trained towards doing it... then didn't do it for a long while... when you go back to it, the body seems to just take that leap forward from where you left off. So cool!

ProfPacker

02-13-2014, 10:32 PM

Feel like the weather and new responsibilities at work have interfered with gym. Since my main thing is swimming I have been trying to go to gym at night to swim after 8 pm when lessons and families leave the lanes clear. I wanted to doc weights in the AM before work on the days I don't swim but I have to rethink times. Not giving up. Was off yesterday and swam for 1.5 hours but then went and bought a pie for snow storm comfort, lol. Will try to get to gym tomorrow if roads are clear.

TagHeuer_07

02-14-2014, 04:48 AM

i lost few weight from long walking it doesnt matter how far u go

Gemme

02-14-2014, 05:53 AM

Like Dapper, the storms and snow have been providing my workouts lately. Shoveling, shoveling and more shoveling. Don't forget climbing mountains of snow and ice as well as my store's 14 ft cargo truck, trying to get all the sheets of ice off the roof of it. One of them came down hard and hit my thumbnail. Such a pretty color! Not.

:blink:

I had to hand dig out my gate but it's functional now. Yay! With all of yesterday's rain, I'm also doing water work outs as I trudge through the surprisingly deep puddles. Nowhere for the water to go because the old snow and ice is backed up too much and covers the natural flow path of it.

Today I get to test the roads on my weekly jaunt to the bank. If I hit an ice patch, I'll get some ab work in as my gut clenches up tight.

cinnamongrrl

02-14-2014, 06:55 AM

I had to lol.....my fellow north easterners know...as well as I do...shoveling is great cardio....
walking in snow is also good exercise...as i found out yesterday...while trying to obtain food of the breakfast variety a mere .25 mile from home...
I did yoga yesterday....and will likely do so again today....its a good burn :)

ProfPacker

02-14-2014, 11:17 AM

Ok, here goes... off to gym. Do I have stamina for cardio, machines and some swimming. We will see... if snow comes aging tomorrow probably won't be going to gym... so get it in while ya can, right? Yup

Daktari

02-14-2014, 01:22 PM

Cycling against the gathering wind storm.

ProfPacker

02-15-2014, 06:51 PM

had stamina yesterday and today for some cardio, machines and swimming. yay. Added plus of doing cardio and machines: swimming is becoming easier, actually no effort to swim an hour at all, only get out when I think someone wants the lane

nycfem

02-15-2014, 07:53 PM

I am just starting my winter break and looking forward to finally getting some good gym time in. Today I did two hours on the Arc Trainer, Level 10 (1st hour- strength, 2nd hour, hill interval), then 30 min. on the Stair Master (Interval, 40/50), and then 1 hour of weight lifting, abs, and yoga.

ProfPacker

02-15-2014, 07:55 PM

Winter breaks are great for rejuvenating. Have fun

nycfem

02-15-2014, 08:02 PM

Glad you are enjoying swimming! I feel the same way with swimming, nothing like it. I also feel like I could go on forever.

Here's one of my heroes (a lesbian no less):

" In 2013, on her fifth attempt and at age 64, she became the first person confirmed to swim from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage, swimming from Havana to Key West (110 mi or 180 km)."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Nyad

Winter breaks are great for rejuvenating. Have fun

ProfPacker

02-15-2014, 08:05 PM

my hero, as well. In the gym, when I am doing machines and stretching, I look directly at an ad made by Dara Torres (swoon). Her body is my ego ideal. So much stress at work that swimming is better than Bellevue, haha

nycfem

02-15-2014, 08:06 PM

Word, lol :)

my hero, as well. In the gym, when I am doing machines and stretching, I look directly at an ad made by Dara Torres (swoon). Her body is my ego ideal. So much stress at work that swimming is better than Bellevue, haha

RockOn

02-15-2014, 08:19 PM

My workout today was ...

loaded and unloaded 3 truck loads of heavy lumber today. My dog, Kevin, was with me all day. He was the supervisor. On the way home, he insisted on stopping at McDonald's for a bag of burgers. He said supervising is a tough job and made him really hungry. LOL! Actually, he only had 3 plain hamburgers without the bread - vet said he must reduce his size by 30 pounds. My shoulder and arm muscles are tight and a little sore but in a good way. Guaranteed to sleep well tonight.

Talking about swimming I see ... I think it is probably about the best workout, not much stress on joints (forget the extreme pounding and pulling involved in some other forms of exercise. Good cardio too, I imagine.

nycfem

02-16-2014, 07:27 PM

Today I did 2 hours and 40 minutes on the Arc Trainer (Level 10, Strength program), then 30 minutes on the StairMaster (45/55), and than an hour of weight lifting and stretching. I snacked in between each activity (apple, banana, bar, and popcorn).

Ginger

02-16-2014, 11:12 PM

The first night I got to my parents' house, I did yoga on a mat in front of the TV.

The next five nights, I slept on a sofa in my dad's ICU room.

I think I burned calories jumping up to intervene each time he tried to pull the oxygen prongs or NG tube out of his nose—but in the end, that wasn't enough of a workout and now my muscles feel sleepy. I'm a little stiff and sore in the wrong way.

My sister flew in and took over nights at the hospital and will stay through our mom's surgery next week. I'll be back after that, and meanwhile, I vow to exercise. It keeps me alert and resilient.

Exercise and sleep will keep me strong and focused. Exercise releases sadness, somehow. When I feel strong physically I feel strong mentally, emotionally.

I flew down here with such good intentions to eat right and work out and stay strong and instead I binge ate (one day only, but still) on sweets and didn't exercise except for that one time.

Tomorrow I fly back to NYC. As soon as I'm home, I'll work out on my exercycle and catch up with True Detective, listening with headphones.

I so value my good heart rate, my healthy blood pressure, my high-functioning lungs. Most of all I am thankful for my brain, which only asks for enough time to recharge. IE, sleep. I can't squander those gifts.

ProfPacker

02-17-2014, 11:48 AM

going to gym...haven't decided whether I will just swim or work out. It all depends on how crowded pool is when I get there. If it is empty...I do pool

nycfem: how do you concentrate on exercising and lifting and all you do for two hours. when I do machines, weights or cardio if I last combined 30-40 minutes it is victory. I rationalize it by saying...but I can swim for 1-1.5 hours. Doesn't feel as taxing.

cudos to you.

nycfem

02-17-2014, 06:35 PM

nycfem: how do you concentrate on exercising and lifting and all you do for two hours. when I do machines, weights or cardio if I last combined 30-40 minutes it is victory. I rationalize it by saying...but I can swim for 1-1.5 hours. Doesn't feel as taxing.

I don't know, I think I'm just made that way. I don't usually get sore or tired or even sweat, and I get bored if it's a short work-out. I never purposely do anything that hurts my body because that's not fun for me, and everything feels good physically and mentally, almost like meditation. If I skip a period of time and then return to working out I don't require much building back up. BB has a longtime joke that the gym is my mistress :D.

nycfem

02-17-2014, 06:46 PM

Day 1 of my week off school!:

40 min. Stair Master (Intervals 45/50) and 50 min. weightlifting and stretching

ProfPacker

02-17-2014, 07:01 PM

I admire your ability to do that. Everyone is different. Am I the only born and breed NY'er who doesn't love walking aimlessly. But lucky for me, I do love swimming, so I swam today for an hour. However, it was a holiday and kids were swimming across the lanes and I got distracted (trying to be Zen and not say pissed but was pissed).

I do the other stuff to enhance my swimming but never feel as relaxed. Have a great week with your mistress, haha

nycfem

02-18-2014, 02:22 PM

I seem to be shifting a bit from the Arc Trainer to the Stair Master. Today: Stair Master, 1 hour, intervals 45/50; then, 1 hour weight lifting and yoga. Now maybe: hot bath!

Ginger

02-18-2014, 04:19 PM

Last night I worked out for an hour on the exercycle while I watched True Detective.

I have one more episode to catch up on, so I'll do another hour on the bike tonight.

When I get off, I'm relaxed and exhausted in a good, deep way. The endorphin high, I guess. It makes me feel like I can handle what's coming.

A massage would be good too but I don't have time right now—I'm flying back down to see my dad on Saturday. Plus sometimes massages just make people cry and I don't need another trigger. Maybe when it's all over I'll do that. That might feel good. And a steam room. I could get into that.

nycfem

02-18-2014, 04:30 PM

Does your exercycle have settings?

Last night I worked out for an hour on the exercycle while I watched True Detective.

I have one more episode to catch up on, so I'll do another hour on the bike tonight.

When I get off, I'm relaxed and exhausted in a good, deep way. The endorphin high, I guess. It makes me feel like I can handle what's coming.

A massage would be good too but I don't have time right now—I'm flying back down to see my dad on Saturday. Plus sometimes massages just make people cry and I don't need another trigger. Maybe when it's all over I'll do that. That might feel good. And a steam room. I could get into that.

Ginger

02-18-2014, 07:51 PM

Does your exercycle have settings?

Yes there is a big atomic-age looking dial and I control the resistance to get my heart rate up, then let it rest, as I've always read and heard that it's the intermittent heart rate that is most effective.

The bike is my dad's from the sixties. I have his exercycle, his mounted swordfish, the pulley he made me when my shoulder went out, the cat on tracks he brought me from Germany when I was small, so many reminders of how generous he was with me, how much he cared about my quality of life and how I was doing. I hope he didn't worry about me. I realize I'm writing about him in the past tense. I told you already but to put it here, I'm leaving tomorrow morning very early to fly back, instead of waiting. He is starting to move faster to the end of his time.

I can't work out tonight.

Gemme

02-19-2014, 05:55 AM

Cycling against the gathering wind storm.

This sounds wonderful. I love the way the air feels and smells before a good storm.

Ginger, I'm glad you get some peace from working out. The physical body definitely has a direct link to the mental and emotional components. I know I have less patience with people and tire far more quickly when I'm not regularly doing something physical that's helpful.

Yesterday was a day that teetered between helpful and harmful. I got in hours of shoveling due to the surprisingly long storm. They said one inch, maybe, but I think I wound up with 4 or so. By the end of it, it was a snow/rain mix which makes for very heavy snow when I'm already tired.

My body is reminding me of everything I did yesterday. I did take a fake Tylenol before bed and got plenty of fluids in too but I would not mind a 2-3 hour nap right about now.

Daktari

02-19-2014, 06:11 AM

This sounds wonderful. I love the way the air feels and smells before a good storm.

I suspect for folks with a sense of smell and both lungs it might be good. For me, with no sense of smell (or smell memory) and less than a full lung left it's not quite so wonderful :|

nycfem

02-19-2014, 05:35 PM

Daktari

02-19-2014, 05:44 PM

I'm still on my school vacation and went to the gym today mid-day. I did 70 minutes on the Stair Master (45/50 intervals) and then 50 minutes of weight lifting and yoga.

Gemme, is the shoveling part of your job and do you shovel where you live or somewhere else? Do you listen to music while you shovel or just shovel?

Daktari, how does the diminished lung capacity affect your biking?

A great deal sadly. I can't do anything at speed anymore. Struggle on inclines; real hills are too much of a challenge generally. A lifetime ago I rode in the Lake District (mountainous) and surrounding hilly areas every day.
I can cycle more easily than I can walk because upon getting breathless whilst cycling the bike carries on coasting whilst I stop pedalling. Getting breathless walking means stopping to get m'breath back.
And all because I smoked cigarettes. :|

ProfPacker

02-19-2014, 05:47 PM

This is keeping me honest, ha ha. So I go to the gym and think to myself: I'll do cardio, machines, etc. I pass by the pool and it is empty and it calls my name. Seduces me into the liquid gold. I did 50 minutes swimming with resistance gloves, decided to do 20 minutes of swimming with weights as like a kick board and other weight exercises, swam 20 more minutes with swim paddles. And, done. Felt great, went to work and stress slides off my back

DapperButch

02-19-2014, 08:47 PM

A great deal sadly. I can't do anything at speed anymore. Struggle on inclines; real hills are too much of a challenge generally. A lifetime ago I rode in the Lake District (mountainous) and surrounding hilly areas every day.
I can cycle more easily than I can walk because upon getting breathless whilst cycling the bike carries on coasting whilst I stop pedalling. Getting breathless walking means stopping to get m'breath back.
And all because I smoked cigarettes. :|

I suppose that even though we can strengthen our lungs through exercise, there is a maximum output where it just can't get any better. Is this the correct thinking to use when discussing lung capacity? Are you at your max, do you know?

RockOn

02-19-2014, 08:55 PM

took the dog - long walk x 2 today

nycfem

02-19-2014, 08:56 PM

where do you and kevin like to walk?

took the dog - long walk x 2 today

RockOn

02-19-2014, 09:08 PM

woods behind my house on the other side of chainlink fence

batennisboy

02-19-2014, 11:41 PM

I played tennis today!!!! It's been about a couple of months since I last picked up my racquet and I didn't feel like it this morning but woohooo!!!! Footwork and movement isn't as good but that is to be expected considering how little time I've put into working out lately. I'm not hurting...yet! lol!!! Will be back on the court this weekend!

nycfem: if you were closer, I'd be bugging you to play!

Hey You

02-20-2014, 04:43 AM

Did better than I expected on bench but, due to the fact that I'm overdue to visit the chiropractor, my deadlifts SUCKED. Disappointing and embarrassing since deadlifts was the thing I specifically wanted to do tonight.

ProfPacker

02-20-2014, 11:42 AM

Decided to work from home today, allowing me to go to the gym in the AM. I did 45 minutes of cardio/weight machines and swam for 1 hour.

Feel very calm and focused going to work

Daktari

02-20-2014, 12:06 PM

I suppose that even though we can strengthen our lungs through exercise, there is a maximum output where it just can't get any better. Is this the correct thinking to use when discussing lung capacity? Are you at your max, do you know?

Aye, I am at my max capacity; 46% last time I had a spirometry test.
Exercise helps maintain the 46% and keep it as effective as it can be. It seems to make great deal of difference doing the exercise in the open air.

nycfem

02-20-2014, 03:12 PM

Today at gym: 30 min Arc Trainer (L10, Strength program), 45 min. Stair Master (45/50 intervals), and 15 min. stretching. The stretching was the best. I lay on a mat in front of a giant window of sunlight. I was in the hip area of the gym so there was some nice music playing. Nothing like being bathed in sunlight while stretching :)

ProfPacker

02-20-2014, 03:27 PM

my mind says "wow, the hip area of the gym" you go to a gym that has a place to just work on hips, lol. that's how my mind thinks. of course, after I read it I realized that you meant "cool" area.

sounds like you had a good workout, as did I. Tried to do some work when I got home but instead:

1) watched 2 episodes of House of Cards
2) took a nap...delicious

probably won't get back to the gym until Sat.

Ginger

02-20-2014, 11:03 PM

Nothing like being bathed in sunlight while stretching :)

I want to be there.

Gemme

02-22-2014, 06:05 AM

Gemme, is the shoveling part of your job and do you shovel where you live or somewhere else? Do you listen to music while you shovel or just shovel?

Unfortunately, it's a BIG part of my job in winter. I live very close to where I work so I basically shovel everywhere. lol I can't listen to music. I'm working, so I have to be available to customers in every and any way feasible.

It would be nice to have music. That would drown out my cussing but then I'd lose volume control and my customers might hear me.

:blink:

Put me down for several more hours of shoveling over the past few days. When I got home last night, I was so whupped my fingers ached to the very tips.

The bonus is that my shoulders, while still aching and sore, are not quite as sore and achy so maybe my body's adjusting a bit.

DapperButch

02-22-2014, 09:03 AM

Unfortunately, it's a BIG part of my job in winter. I live very close to where I work so I basically shovel everywhere. lol I can't listen to music. I'm working, so I have to be available to customers in every and any way feasible.

It would be nice to have music. That would drown out my cussing but then I'd lose volume control and my customers might hear me.

:blink:

Put me down for several more hours of shoveling over the past few days. When I got home last night, I was so whupped my fingers ached to the very tips.

The bonus is that my shoulders, while still aching and sore, are not quite as sore and achy so maybe my body's adjusting a bit.

Do you stretch out before you shovel? It really is a good work out. Like number one on calories burned.

Shoveling really does hit so many muscle groups, top and bottom.

I am sorry it isn't a "choice" to work out, though. :-(

nycfem

02-22-2014, 08:02 PM

Today: 1 hr Stair Master (45/50 Intervals), 1 hr weight lifting, abs, and yoga.

Afterwards I hung out with my friend Lakesha in the locker room while I chomped on two apples and almonds. She is my gym bestie.

candy_coated_bitch

02-22-2014, 08:12 PM

I did my daily 15 minute walk for the first time today all week. I was really sick and weak, and actually still felt a bit weak today. And the melting, slushy snow, and slippery ice was not very pleasant to walk in.

I really am not an exercise fan, but I am making the effort to be a little bit healthier.

nycfem

02-22-2014, 08:14 PM

Yes, it's been such a pain to have all the old snowy slush around. I am so tired of this hard winter.

I did my daily 15 minute walk for the first time today all week. I was really sick and weak, and actually still felt a bit weak today. And the melting, slushy snow, and slippery ice was not very pleasant to walk in.

I really am not an exercise fan, but I am making the effort to be a little bit healthier.

cinnamongrrl

02-22-2014, 09:07 PM

today i did cardio salsa.....amazing...ive climbed mountains and never felt my calves burn like that! its also good since it works your abs from an upright position...not everyone likes to do ab work while on their back.....

i also did an hour of yoga.....every time i do yoga i revel in how amazing it makes me feel.....its like stretching that makes you sweat..... :)

im getting in shape for spring hiking.....my favorite exercise of all....

Hey You

02-23-2014, 07:05 AM

played hide and seek and lego with a friend's 6yo. i managed to hide under his bed. not gonna let anyone tell me that wasn't bloody exercise lol

cinnamongrrl

02-23-2014, 12:57 PM

I forgot to mention....members of my family are doing a charity 5k for Lymes disease research in the spring.... Im hoping I can join them....so the extra workouts will help with that too :)

Bèsame*

02-23-2014, 01:08 PM

I have this app on my phone that lets me know how many steps I've walked. Well, at the end of the month it tells me, I've cycled for 2 miles. Hmmmm, I don't even have a bike. Well, I figured out, it's me walking up and down the stairs with my phone in my hand..lol

C0LLETTE

02-23-2014, 01:22 PM

I did no exercise today unless you count filling little freezer bags with chilli to be exercise. I have an app that counts my trips to the freezer.

Gemme

02-23-2014, 02:40 PM

Do you stretch out before you shovel? It really is a good work out. Like number one on calories burned.

Shoveling really does hit so many muscle groups, top and bottom.

I am sorry it isn't a "choice" to work out, though. :-(

Yes, it's been such a pain to have all the old snowy slush around. I am so tired of this hard winter.

If by stretching you mean rolling my eyes and squaring my shoulders, yes. I do that.

*grin*

I would benefit better if I wouldn't go home and inhale too much food, but my shoulders are tight and as muscular as they can be considering how small my upper body is. I do feel my abs contract and I know my thighs get some work too, with the up and down up the scooping. So, I definitely feel the workout.

Today I hauled 25-40 lb bags of salt around.

Yay.

:blink:

C0LLETTE

02-23-2014, 02:43 PM

Are you saying that snow shovelling counts as exercise??? OMG I've been exercising for weeks, months.

Gemme

02-23-2014, 02:50 PM

Are you saying that snow shovelling counts as exercise??? OMG I've been exercising for weeks, months.

True dat.

All movement with intention is exercise.

It helps if you mutter under your breath, I've learned.

Rockinonahigh

02-23-2014, 04:50 PM

I have been having to be careful with my left knee cause of a stretched mcl that happened a few years ago.For whatever reason the darn thing has been acting up,I did go for a walk with the fur kids so all isn't to bad.Also I have been working with some free weights.

nycfem

02-24-2014, 09:02 PM

25 min. Stair Master (Intervals, 45/50) and then 35 min. free weights and stretching

Oh, Mondays...

sara-bera

02-25-2014, 01:41 AM

twenty minutes of pilates and at least sixty minutes of lindy hop (:
Dancing is easy cardio 'cause it's fun, but I really do need more upper body work.

Gemme

02-25-2014, 05:20 PM

twenty minutes of pilates and at least sixty minutes of lindy hop (:
Dancing is easy cardio 'cause it's fun, but I really do need more upper body work.

Lindy hop? Awesome and so so fun to watch!

Bonus? FLAT SHOES! Wee!

For those that don't have a clue:

v9xxeWRxSbA

I went to the gym today but didn't work out. I did, however, finally get my transfer sorted out properly. It was supposed to be so easy, but they've had software and online issues with the installation of a new program so my 'fast and easy' transfer officially took me several weeks to do. Mostly in part to me not having any time off during which the, apparently, only person who could do this worked.

But I feel better and this location will make it far more difficult for me to talk myself out of working out in the future.

DapperButch

02-25-2014, 07:36 PM

This lindy hop looks similar to swing dancing.

cinnamongrrl

02-25-2014, 07:56 PM

I got Jillian Michaels 30 day shred....its a progressive 4 week program that combines intervals of cardio...strength training and ab work....
I must say... I do enjoy weight training and feeling stronger after... :)

o222Good

02-25-2014, 09:38 PM

Lindy hop? Awesome and so so fun to watch!

Bonus? FLAT SHOES! Wee!

For those that don't have a clue:

v9xxeWRxSbA

I just burned a ton of calories watching that uTube!

Today:
6800 steps
Climbed 16 flights of stairs
20 minutes on the recumbent bike

But only 5 hours sleep...

Gemme

02-26-2014, 05:42 AM

This lindy hop looks similar to swing dancing.

It's a subset of it.

From Wikipedia:

The Lindy Hop is an American dance that evolved in Harlem, New York City in the 1920s and 1930s and originally evolved with the jazz music of that time. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. It is frequently described as a jazz dance and is a member of the swing dance family.

sara-bera

02-26-2014, 02:25 PM

Lindy hop? Awesome and so so fun to watch!

Bonus? FLAT SHOES! Wee!

For those that don't have a clue:

v9xxeWRxSbA

YES! Flat shoes are the best part! Well, actually there are lots of things that are the 'best part'... the best best one is that it's impossible to be unhappy while swinging out. And that is one of my favorite clips right now. My teachers help run that event (:

Today, my exercise will involve lifting my kindle off my chest after I doze off a hundred times. I let my blood sugar drop and screwed my system up something fierce. I'm missing a free dance tonight and I just want to mope and kick things pitifully... but I'm too tired.

cinnamongrrl

02-26-2014, 03:13 PM

I did yoga this morning..

I'm trying to do it every morning...and sometimes at night...

I've noticed it really works my core, and makes me practice better posture through the day...

I do love me some Jillian though...she makes it hurt in the best way(s) possible!

ProfPacker

02-26-2014, 03:44 PM

Got back to gym today, not leisurely because I had to go to work but:
1/2 hour elliptical (recumbent), 1/2 hour machines, 1/2 hour swimming

caffeinelover

02-26-2014, 03:56 PM

I guess it is the wrong thread to look at after inhaling 1200 calories of cheese, yes you read correctly.

I walk 4 miles per day, so today I did that. I am also a big fan of Jillian Michaels. I am on week 2 of Ripped in 30.
I have been unfaithful to her though, shhh don't tell, and have done the Tracy Anderson Mat Workout that's been toning me insanely.

It sculpts a very feminine body.

sara-bera

02-26-2014, 05:23 PM

I guess it is the wrong thread to look at after inhaling 1200 calories of cheese, yes you read correctly.

At least cheese has some nutritional value! (:

DapperButch

02-26-2014, 05:23 PM

I would love to learn swing. I bet it would be tough for me to get down (no pun intended).

Sweet Bliss

02-27-2014, 05:05 PM

As part of my commitment to increasing my health quotient, I joined Planet Fitness today!

Okay, :| , It was because I stared at my reflection in a full length mirror at the mall today.

It was not pretty. Trying to find a baggage holder for the "girls" was mucho horrible. Don't get me started... :pirate-steer:

Yes, I wanted to walk the plank instead.

So, anyhoo, my story is that I joined to take better care of my health... and I'm sticking to it.

I can do this, I think I can, I think I can :firetruck: <... pretend this is a train.

o222Good

02-28-2014, 08:38 PM

I got this in my email today:

You earned the Helicopter badge!
You've climbed 500 floors, that's like reaching the altitude of a Helicopter.

Since I started using the FitBit 1 last December I climbed as high as a helicopter.
Okay. This is pretty cool.

ProfPacker

03-01-2014, 10:26 PM

I swam for 2 hours today, first time I swam that long. Do you think Diana Dyad should be worried, lol, hahahah

Gemme

03-02-2014, 02:15 PM

Today was a good gym day! I got in a little over an hour and torched a little over 400 calories. Weeee!

ProfPacker

03-02-2014, 06:59 PM

This is very shallow however, here goes, watching Oscar pre show and if I'mhad amgoal for working out and developing my arms I want Robin Roberts arms,,, not really possible but a good reach

Candelion

03-02-2014, 09:15 PM

I usually go for a morning run but I'm feeling a bit under the weather. I did manage to stand in line for 10 minutes to purchase some cold and flu medicine.,.pretty much did me in. :(

sara-bera

03-03-2014, 12:01 AM

Only twenty minutes of pilates and lots of stretching today. I got at least four solid hours of dancing in this weekend and my calves and hips are tight and tired!

ProfPacker

03-06-2014, 08:16 AM

At gym, deciding whether to do cardio and machines. And swimming or swimming. Since I wont be able to swim for at least 3 weeks after surgery think I need to really get it in. Have to wait until 10 after classes clear out of pool. Relaxing and having smoothie at gym's café...I know, the land of the elite and privileged...

cinnamongrrl

03-06-2014, 12:20 PM

I started out my day with yoga...it always makes me feel strong the entire day....

then I took about a mile long walk at the frozen but beautiful reservoir.....there were hills so the chill felt good and kept me from working up a sweat....

Ginger

03-06-2014, 12:27 PM

I fly back to NYC tomorrow after about a month away, and I intend to pick up my exercise routine with joy, because it's such a life-affirming action.

Gemme

03-07-2014, 05:13 AM

This weekend, I'll be able to get back into the gym thankfully. I'm not an outside person on a good day, much less winter the way it's been around here. Today will be a manual labor day. I'll be sweeping and mopping a HUGE building.

Yay.

:blink:

fatallyblonde

03-07-2014, 06:34 AM

I've been doing pretty well with exercising and diet the last few weeks. Today I went to the gym and pounded out the cardio and did a good 35 minutes of hooping too. I am getting to that point I love again... where I feel weird if I don't get some physical activity done. so I'm hoping on well on track again...

Rockinonahigh

03-07-2014, 12:58 PM

Last night I really had a big scare about my knees,I was playing pool then I could barely bend my knees or stand steady at the table,I haven't been near as active as I had been cause of arthritis plus my back has been giving me lots of problems.Where I haven't been hitting the workouts like I had I wasn't just slugging around either,but locking up wasn't in the future either.So I am back at working out and doing lots of stretching to keep my legs/knees lose,gotta use them or lose them is so right.Ya"ll keep up the good works.

nycfem

03-08-2014, 07:38 PM

I went to the gym. It was the first pretty day in NYC in awhile so the gym was nice and empty, save for some of the regulars.

I did an hour on the Stair Master, an hour on the Arc Trainer, and then an hour of weight lifting, core exercises, and yoga.

I watched the John Waters' movie Serial Mom while on the cardio equipment. What a great movie.

Ginger

03-08-2014, 09:57 PM

I did two hours on my exercycle today while I caught up on True Detective episodes.

I had the door to the balcony open and the air was like a dream. Of spring.

Rockinonahigh

03-08-2014, 11:36 PM

I rode my exersier bike for a while,then wen't for a walk around the block then got home about time it started to rain.I did go to the grocery store for a few things so I just made it a long a walk as I could,when I got done putting the stuff away I took a nap.Today is one of those grey cloudy days that is fantastic for a good snooze.

Gemme

03-09-2014, 07:54 AM

Yesterday was a banner day! I was off and felt pretty relaxed as I went to the gym. I spent a little over an hour there and wound up drinking my whole water bottle (I haven't done that in a while.....proves I worked extra hard).

My usual treadmill was out of order so I took the one directly behind it on the back of the treadmill row. I don't prefer that row because of the layout of the gym. My last home gym had the treadmills in the back so if you were on the back row, only the wall saw your tush wiggling and swinging. This gym is much smaller and has their cardio in the center of the building with the weight machines wrapped around, like a border. I tend to feel exposed when I work out and people are walking right behind me, which can sometimes affect my workout. Not yesterday, though.

It was time for a good one and I was ready and willing to put the effort in. I used the random program and started at level 7 and a speed of 1.8 mph, which I continuously bumped up as I warmed up. I wound up at 3.1 mph for my walking and climbing segments.

For those that haven't taken advantage of this feature on the treadmills they use, the random feature is just that....random. It'll move the incline up and down on its own and factor in rest periods for you whenever it feels like it. During those rest periods of an incline 1.5 and below, I took to doing sprints. They never lasted long.....a minute at the most and I ran between 5.0 and 5.8 mph....so I was getting adequate interval training in.

Throughout the workout, I bumped up the level a few times until I reached level 11. That gave me lots of climbing at 6.0 incline and up but still a handful of rest periods where the incline reduced to about 1.5 or so. I learned long ago not to do incline and speed at the same time, so I only ran during the low incline stages of the program and that worked out really well.

In the end, I was on it for 65 minutes, including warm up and down, and I wound up burning almost 500 calories and went nearly 4 miles. I am very happy with that workout.

Today I'm going to hit the gym after work and see how it goes. I might play with weights today.

nycfem

03-09-2014, 05:56 PM

So happy to have had this "no plans" weekend. Glad BB and I are introverts and on the same page on this!

Today at the gym I did two hours on the Arc Trainer (Level 10, first hour: strength program, second hour: hill interval program); then a combined hour of weight lifting, abs, and stretching. I was left feeling very peaceful :)

Gemme

03-10-2014, 05:15 AM

Yesterday afternoon was good. I tend to not do as well, energy wise, in the afternoon and I could feel a little bit of a difference but I decided to push myself anyway. I think it was an appropriate gamble.

No weights. I hopped on ye ole mill of tread again. 65 minutes again, at that's the maximum for these machines. I chose the manual program and adjusted the incline and speed throughout.

I broke it down into 10 minute intervals.

first 10 = warm up and gradual increase of incline and speed, plus 2 minutes of continuous running for interval training purposes. 5.4 mph

second 10 = 2 minutes of continuous running @ 5.4 mph with walking speed of 3.1 mph and regularly changing incline levels from 1.5 to 6.0

third 10 = 3 minutes of continuous running @ 5.4 mph with walking speed of 3.2 mph and incline level changes from .5 to 6.0

fourth 10 = 2 minutes of continuous running @ 5.4 mph with walking speed of 3.2 mph and regularly changing incline levels from 1.0 to 4.5

fifth 10 = 2.5 minutes of continuous running @ 5.4 mph with walking speed of 3.2 mph and incline level changes from .5 to 6.0. I took the last 30 seonds and pushed it to 6.5 mph for an added burst and, frankly, to see if I could. It worked out and I felt okay, so I added another minute of continuous running @ 6.6 mph and then the last minute before the cooldown kicked in, I ran at 6.7 mph.

I knew I wasn't planning on any workouts today so I wanted to get a really good one in. This one did the job! If it weren't for lactic acid, I'd have done even more but this is good. Over 450 cal, a hair under 4 miles. Good work!

fatallyblonde

03-10-2014, 05:57 AM

got to the gym today... worked out hard on my cardio... then went to my dance class tonite, worked up a good sweat at both!!!!

Rockinonahigh

03-10-2014, 06:10 AM

Yesterday I got in a solid 30 minutes of cardio then headed for the free weights for 20 minutes then I took a walk at varying speeds to round things out.So far no gimps or limps.I am thinking about getting some kettle balls and some rope so I can use it in place of sit ups,I read that it could be easy'r on the back than crunchie's or sit ups being that swinging the rope's up and down like a snake was good.Has anyone hear used these before?If so your thought's on this.Oh,I did butterfly kicks for ten minutes..I can really feel that one in a good way.

ProfPacker

03-10-2014, 04:37 PM

Like going to gym at night while it is still light out. Hopefully will swim at least an hour. I seem to be having problems with my googles these days, Because of the shape of my face no matter what shapes or brand I get, I have to pull tight to create a seal. Then in the middle of swimming I readjust them and can never get them right. I am beginning to think that this is how I chipped a bone in my orbit

Ginger

03-10-2014, 05:34 PM

nycfem

03-10-2014, 06:08 PM

My goggle advice: dampen your face first, then press the goggles on and do not adjust them at all (not in or out of the pool- unless you are in the pool and water has seeped in), try a mask instead of goggles, go on Amazon and read goggle reviews (it's addictive and helpful), when I would do two hour swims I'd sometimes use Barracudas (unfortunately expensive) because they have foam seal instead of the rubber that gives so much pressure and raccoon eyes. Then they got stolen when I left them hanging outside the shower while I showered after swiming. Go figure. Long swims are hard with the goggle pressure. I've gotten headaches from that before. No easy answer but just some thoughts.

Today I did 30 minutes on the Stair Master (intervals, 45/50) while watching Judge Judy.

Like going to gym at night while it is still light out. Hopefully will swim at least an hour. I seem to be having problems with my googles these days, Because of the shape of my face no matter what shapes or brand I get, I have to pull tight to create a seal. Then in the middle of swimming I readjust them and can never get them right. I am beginning to think that this is how I chipped a bone in my orbit

Ginger

03-10-2014, 07:02 PM

I was going to work out, do an hour on my exercycle, but I called my mom first and my dad's booming voice on the outgoing message made me jump in my chair. Then I went back to watching another episode of Mad Men, and then realized an hour and a half had gone by, and I'd forgotten to work out. So I'm going to do that right now.

Gráinne

03-10-2014, 08:03 PM

1/2 mile in the pool-36 laps. My arms felt like they were going to fall off, and getting my bra on tomorrow might be interesting, but I am in awe of myself.

Hey You

03-12-2014, 03:29 AM

Deadlifted my own weight. BOOM!

Rockinonahigh

03-12-2014, 04:30 AM

Instead of working out yesterday I did some yard work,if that's not a workout I don't know what is,I still have some to do today so I can finish up.

nycfem

03-13-2014, 08:03 PM

Two hours at the gym:
1 hr of the Stair Master (Intervals, 45/50), then 1 combined hour of weight lifting, abs, and stretching.

Ginger

03-13-2014, 09:31 PM

Well, pretty boring report but tonight I did about 45 minutes on the exercycle. I got sweaty and my heart rate was elevated a good bit, which felt good.

I need to get back to the stretching, yoga and free weights to balance out all these aerobic workouts with some strength training.

nycfem

03-15-2014, 07:42 PM

Gym: 2 hrs arc trainer (Level 10, 1st hour strength program, 2nd hour hill interval program), 1 hr stair master (intervals 45/50), 1 combined hour of weight lifting abs, and yoga

It was a nice, empty (save the regulars) day in the gym because it was a beautiful day outside. Thus their (the people who go to my gym) trash (the gym) became my treasure. :)

Gemme

03-16-2014, 04:04 PM

Saturday:

Treadmill, random program, level 7, 65 minutes, 484 calories, 4.03 miles.

Interval runs in 30 to 60 second increments as it came up in the program (about 7 or 8, total) from 5.3-6.5 mph.

My legs ached on and off through the night though I stretched afterwards.

Sunday:

Treadmill, random program, levels 8-10, 65 minutes, 433 calories, 3.63 miles.

Learned that the interval runs at an acceptable incline (0-.9) are farther and fewer between in these levels. Only 3 interval runs today; 2 1-minute runs @ 5.5 mph and 1.5 incline (higher than I wanted but I had to take what I could get) and 1 2-minute run during the cooldown (0 incline) @ 6.0 mph.

No soreness as of yet.

nycfem

03-16-2014, 04:12 PM

Gym: 1 hr Arc Trainer (hill interval program, level 10); 30 min stair master (intervals 45/50), and 1 combined hour weight lifting, abs, and yoga.

Snacks while at gym: almonds, popcorn, apple, water :)

DapperButch

03-16-2014, 04:38 PM

The last two days have seen some serious kick ass walks.

Our state is building more and more bike/ped trails, many from old railroad lines. Yesterday TF, the dog, and I enjoyed one and then today just myself and the dog went on one. Yesterday it was gorgeous and over 60 degrees, while today is was 40 degrees! Crazy weather. The dog and I really kicked it up today. Super high pace. My legs are longer than TF's so without her the dog and I could really move. Mr. 8.5 year old shortie jack russell still has those fast legs. About an hour both days.

We have a lot of new paths to check out. I hadn't researched what is now available in the area because I am always on dirt trails in the woods. With the mud, I have been forced to look elsewhere. Most of them are asphalt. I do wish they were crushed stone like the Rails to Trails Conservatory uses http://www.railstotrails.org/index.html but I know there would be less trail use if that were the case. I am glad our state has taken on this task. I am tired of waiting for Rails to Trails to get here!

ProfPacker

03-16-2014, 05:54 PM

exercise schedule thrown off a little because kid's car is broken and I have to take her to work at 6 AM. A few times this week I went right to the gym. Hadn't done any exercise since Wednesday and today got up at 5 and was in the water by about 6:15. So empty, peaceful and quite. Driving kid to work tomorrow and will try gym for aerobics and weight machines tomorrow.

Gemme

03-19-2014, 04:43 AM

Monday, I did half an hour at the gym. I wanted to do something after work. I didn't have 'gym clothes' with me and that kind of took me out of the zone but at least I got something done. 1.78 miles and 178 calories burned.

nycfem

03-21-2014, 08:52 PM

Yesterday: 45 min. Stairmaster, followed by 45 minutes of combined weight lifting, core, and stretching.

ProfPacker

03-21-2014, 08:55 PM

I have not been to the gym since last Sunday.

I must get back to the gym, I must get back to the gym, Auntie Em haha.

really come next Friday no gym for maybe three weeks, at least I have been told no swimming.

nycfem

03-21-2014, 09:10 PM

I've been not swimming because I think I get less colds when I don't swim. However, that may not even be true, and perhaps I'm making incorrect connections. While I'd sacrifice my gym swims for this "cold" theory, I'd never sacrifice swimming on vacations, the kind where it's simply sunshine and lazing around the pool or ocean.

nycfem

03-22-2014, 07:01 PM

Today at gym (nice and empty due to "beautiful day"):

1 hr Stair Master (Intervals 45/50)

1 combined hour of weight lifting, abs, legs, and yoga

It was so peaceful. The gym is this introvert's heaven.

cinnamongrrl

03-22-2014, 07:19 PM

well......

Im sure a bajillion trips up and down the stairs count for SOMETHING....at least 5 of those trips were with groceries.....

other than that....I had a super long work day....but I find time to do simple exercises through the day...squats....calf raises....froggy jumping squats....lunges etc...the more exercise i get the harder I find it to just be idle and SIT STILL.....lol

nycfem

03-23-2014, 06:46 PM

Today I did an Arc Trainer that doesn't have arms (Some have arms like an elliptical and some don't, but you can do your own arms.). I did it for 1.5 hrs (level 10, hill interval program) while holding 2.5 lb weights in each hand. This made the work-out much more fun. Then I did 30 minutes on the stair master (45/50 intervals). Then I did a combined hour of weight lifting, core strengthening, and stretching.

ProfPacker

03-23-2014, 06:53 PM

nycfem you are a hard one to keep up with, I will say that. Did get back to the gym and did try your advice. Finally put on an old pair of snorkeling goggles and they are ok but I still can't be uncomfortable somewhere on my face.

I agree with barracudas. However, as re: previous posts, we do not have anything with latex foam enter our homes and cares, etc. because when the protein in the latex starts to disintegrate the particles get in the air and daughter starts to have a reaction.

this allergy is a bummer for people

diamondrose

03-23-2014, 07:04 PM

Over the weekend I completed my first 5k. It was so much fun and am looking to do other 5ks in the near future. Today I did 45 mins of cardio and some strength training after work.

Gemme

03-24-2014, 04:38 AM

Over the weekend I completed my first 5k. It was so much fun and am looking to do other 5ks in the near future. Today I did 45 mins of cardio and some strength training after work.

Congrats!!!!

Gemme

03-24-2014, 04:47 AM

Saturday

Hill program, levels 3-10, varying incline.
338 cal, 3.15 miles, 65 minutes.

Nothing stood out, except I'm really getting annoyed that this gym is so hot. The beiling fans are on the slowest setting possible and they've arranged it so none of the vents line up with any of the machines. There is little to no moving air when I'm on the machines and they do that so you'll sweat more and feel like you're working out very hard, I'm sure. I hate to sweat and I work out harder when I have a breeze on me. I'm going to have to get one of those personal fans with a clip and clip it to the front of the machine. It'll only take, oh, about 100 batteries to run. Sheesh.

Sunday

I felt pretty puny but still went to the gym. I did a short 1.5 minute interval run and then proceeded to get a stitch on my ride side, at the rib cage. Then one on the left side, just under the bottom rib. Then, again, on the right. Different spot though. Between feeling unwell and the sharp little pains, I was 2 seconds away from just leaving but I decided to stick it out. I drank more water than usual and stretched my diaphragm and worked the stitches out. A little more than halfway into the workout, things changed. I still felt a bit under myself but I decided that, as long as I was there, I might as well give it my best effort. It wound up being a pretty good effort by the time I was done.

Random program, Levels 5-10, increasing levels at 10 minute intervals. Interval runs on 0.0-1.5 incline, 5.6-6.9 mph.
456 cal, 3.80 miles, 65 minutes.

Candelion

03-24-2014, 07:05 PM

I got to the office at 6:00 am this morning, so I thought I'd leave work early to go for a run through the forest while the sun was still shining. The trails were muddy but not icy. The snow on the fields sparkled. I could have sworn I heard a black-winged blackbird. I must have been imagining that. It felt good to be out on the trails again after a week of running on asphalt. :)

Gemme

03-25-2014, 04:48 AM

Yesterday, the only exercise I did was doing crafts while sitting on the couch and talking about my weekend exercise with my chiro.

Tonight, I expect to get in a quick half hour after work. I might be off on Wednesday. We'll see what the weather channel says about that storm rolling in. If it's going to dump more snow than my employee's comfortable driving in, I will work Wednesday since I'm closer. Otherwise, I'll have Wednesday off and will get in a good workout that won't involve shoveling snow and ice.

Next week, I work every day so I'm trying to get in something every day now because I know I'm not going to really feel up to it during a 10 day stretch.

Hey You

03-26-2014, 07:55 AM

She made me do two lots of downsets. On the same machine. It's a whole new level of mean. My thighs are going to hurt tomorrow.

Gemme

03-28-2014, 04:49 AM

25th

After work, I headed over and only had one treadmill option as the place was packed. Super hot and the treadmill I wound up on was loose, so the whole thing shook like an earthquake when I ran. My water spilled too. Not happy!

235 cal, 2.22 miles, 35 minutes

27th

Feeling good! Level 5 on the random program and doing running intervals (5.6 to 6.9 mph) on the low to no incline portions. Surprisingly, I had less of those than I normally do but I worked it out.

461 cal, 4.08 miles, 65 minutes

I found my burn spot. 6.9 mph. I can run the same interval of time at 6.7 and feel tired but the lactic acid kicks in around the 6.9 mph mark. Burn, baby burn.

nycfem

03-28-2014, 08:37 PM

DapperButch

03-28-2014, 10:01 PM

Gym: 1 hr stair master (45/50 intervals), 1 hr Arc Trainer (hill intervals, level 10), and a combined hour of abs, back, and stretching.

It's nice to see Jill, the gym-obsessive, bounding about the gym as always. I wish I could take a photo of her and post it here. Then I swear you'd say, "Wow, no wonder you always mention her. She looks absolutely fascinating." She doesn't like me I don't think (avoids my eye, VERY rarely will smile at me). Still I feel comforted by her presence, the way one does in seeing something familiar and thought provoking.

Why doesn't she like you, do you think? Not, why do you think she doesn't like you, but assuming you are correct, what's the reason that she doesn't/wouldn't?

I don't know you off the board, but you present as someone who would be non-judgemental, open, non-threatening, etc, so it makes me curious Maybe your simple presence of "openness" so to speak, makes her feel too vulnerable, threatened. What's your theory?

nycfem

03-28-2014, 10:31 PM

Dapper, you ask great questions. Are you a therapist? ;)

I don't know why she doesn't like me or even if she really doesn't like me. All I can do is muse about it. And there's a lot of time to do that working out next to someone at the gym for hours. Maybe I'm not cool enough. Maybe I look at her too much. Maybe she picks up on the fact that I get that there's something strange about her, and my eyes read her in a way that feels threatening/invasive. Maybe she's a guarded person and just ignores people until she knows them through something.

I felt like we had a moment of connection one day recently but it could have just been a mirage, like being in a desert and thinking you see water because you are in such desperate need of it. I had plugged in a dvd player in a way that would trip people. That sounds terrible but I was trying out something new and didn't realize it would do that. So Jill was the first person to trip, a minor stumble. i called out, "Sorry!" thinking it was not set up in a way that would trip everyone, maybe just that one time with Jill. So then Jill got on a piece of equipment nearby. Then this guy came off the basketball court and totally tripped (did not fall but it was a much more major tripping than Jill). I said, "I'm so sorry!" and the guy was embarrassed and also irritated and ignored me. Then I got off my machine and remedied the way I had the cord set up. Anyway before I got off the machine Jill seemed to chuckle at the guy tripping over the cord. However, maybe she was actually chuckling at the t.v. program she was watching. I tried to catch her eye and chuckle with her, not because I thought it was something good to do to laugh at someone tripping because of my stupidity (btw, it was a silent type chuckling that he could not see), but because I was taking my bonding with Jill in any way I could due to its short supply.

Sorry for such a long answer. I was struggling with an answer I don't really have.

Why doesn't she like you, do you think? Not, why do you think she doesn't like you, but assuming you are correct, what's the reason that she doesn't/wouldn't?

I don't know you off the board, but you present as someone who would be non-judgemental, open, non-threatening, etc, so it makes me curious Maybe your simple presence of "openness" so to speak, makes her feel too vulnerable, threatened. What's your theory?