Talk about your exercise experience today

[RockOn]

Up the hill in the backyard, get an arm load of lumber from the top near the fence, down the hill, through the gate, load onto truck ... cycled through that about 5 hours today ... also cut up several large pallets and did the cyclic thing with them too ... hard to part with some of it ... had to hold it, roll it over and examine it and think what a fine piece of wood ... that sentimental crap held me back some but just as well ... my feet are worn out but will feel brand new in the morning :)

[Candelion]

...it seems to have worked!

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/8187c44b-f0f7-476e-a021-e42e584a0dbf_zps0961da7a.jpg

[Gemme]

Another stellar Sunday!

45 minutes-ish in the circuit training room. Two parts machine to one part step ups/cardio. I concentrated on quantity for the first set but quality for the second and used a lighter weight the second time for most of the machines to ensure the best form possible.

It worked too. No tweaked or pinched nerves this time which is good because there's no hour long massage afterwards this time either. I did do the hydromassage for 10 minutes, but it's soooooo not the same thing.

Only a couple of people came in and worked the machines while I did but no one get in my way. Woot.

I hoped on my buddy, T33, and we walked/hiked steadily for an hour plus cool down. It seemed as if T33 was going easy on me today even though I regularly upped the level. I even got in one running interval of 1.5 minutes @ 6.0 mph.

Final T33 stat tally: 445 calories, 3.45 miles, 65 minutes.

I didn't feel the physical urge to continue to do more like I did last week but I got a lot of work in, so I feel good about that.

[nycfem]

Today I did 30 minutes on the Stair Master (45/50 intervals), 30 minutes of weight lifting, and 30 minutes of yoga.

I listened to a female trainer and the woman she was training chat with each other. The trainer was planning on going on some organized group hiking and camping expedition that was like adventure travel. Here is a highlight from the exchange:

Trainer: "There is nowhere to go to the bathroom, so I will have to dig a hole and bury my shit, and that will be hard, because I shit like three times a day."

Woman being trained: "Sometimes my shit schedule changes when I travel, like I just won't shit. So maybe it won't be that bad. Know what I mean?"

Trainer: "Yeah, I hope so."

They seemed to have quite a close bond and even whispered to each other on occasion when things got personal. But if they didn't choose to whisper that exchange I just cited, it sure made me wonder what was worthy of being kept quiet :|

[cinnamongrrl]

yoga was about all I managed today....

I went to go hiking at an old favorite hiking spot near my dad's house....but it was swamped with people....when before it was devoid of people... so...no hike for me! Sad really....

[Rockinonahigh]

On Wednesday I up'd my work out a bit cause I was really tired with what I was doing,I used the stepper and epillipitical for 50 steps each and did them with ease.Later in the day my joints started hurting then becoming stiff plus my knee felt on fire,no pain just burning,so I iced it a lot but it took till today to stop being hot.I feel better today and even played some basket ball then rode the bike a while so all is well at the moment and tomorrow is another day.Take care all.

[Gemme]

I only have mild soreness in my shoulders and tri area this morning. With no massage and no anti-inflammatories to counterbalance yesterday's workout. Sweet. That will make work much easier; not wincing every time I lift my arms more than a micrometer. lol

Jennifer, I can sympathize with the trainer. When I am working out regularly and eating well, I am more regular and regular more often. The whole body system works better in general but especially elimination.

I, personally, prefer indoor plumbing so that kind of trip would not be for me.

:blink:

[ProfPacker]

today I left work a little early to get a swim in the outdoor pool (it was so gorgeous out that I needed to get a bit of a tan, as well). The outside pools lanes are 2x the length of the leisure pool that I usually swim an hour in. I have been building up my stamina for these lanes and today I swam 45 minutes in a lane double the length. Feel great. As a reward (with sunscreen on) I needed to dry off my bathing suit in the sun (excuse for staying a laying in the sun). Look healthy

[cinnamongrrl]

My client was at a lomgg appointment today....so.....
I did the stairs at the facility a few times....did some seated leg raises (for abs) in the empty waiting room.....lol I can only read so much....
Tonight after I get back from taking my bug to work, Im gonna get a good workout in with step and weights. Im using up to 10lbs now for biceps...woohooo!

[ProfPacker]

tomorrow I have a complimentary session with a personal trainer, didn't ask if it was an hour or a half hour but I am sure that this woman is going to come up with a program that will work my core.

Looking forward to it. May give myself a gift this summer and get a session every other week until I "get" what I need to do.

[ProfPacker]

wow, had the assessment by the personal trainer and it was really excellent. It answered a lot of questions regarding some weaknesses in my body as a result of a what is thought to be a TIA last summer.

Now I really owe it to myself to use some of my summer work money (since I am not going anywhere) to work weekly with this trainer.

Feeling healthy

[deathbypoem]

http://www.bennavaeegallery.com/siteimages/yoga_five_tibetans.gif

[EnderD_503]

I just started using an app called Zombies, Run! today. I'm not usually the kind of person who really enjoys running unless its while playing a sport. But this was a lot of fun! Basically an app that takes you through a zombie apocalypse scenario as you run. You complete missions and accumulate different items to bring back to your base as you run. Currently there are 3 seasons and there's apparently a pretty elaborate plot line behind it. So far seems interesting anyway. Almost like a book on tape or something, but interactive. And your phone GPS tracks how far you've gone, average speed as well as items you collected.

Its also pretty open as far as ability as well. It doesn't really push you to run faster than you can, and it doesn't really penalise you for walking if you need to. Have read some people saying even walking "faster" when it tells you to run is fine for them. Today I ran and walked in intervals when I used it.

Oh and apparently you can adjust it to use on cardio equipment as well, but I haven't tried that yet myself so dunno how well it works.

[Gemme]

It seemed like whenever I aimed myself towards any machines this morning, someone got in my way and/or was on it already.

Hrmph.

T33 and I had a grand time on our own despite that. The usual random program underway and I started at my usual level 3, but every 15 minutes I bumped it up 3-4 levels, ending at level 14. I had 3 running intervals in the first 15 minutes at 6.0 mph for 1 minute at a time.

Stats: 429 calories, 3.53 miles, 65 minutes

After I stretched, I finally found a couple of unoccupied ab machines and did a couple of light sets and I also did a set on the back machine.

At least my core got a little bit of help today because no one was willing to give up anything else that I wanted. That's what I get for laying around in bed, listening to the rain. Early bird gets the worm and all that.....

[Robyn08]

I started a 14 day smoothie challenge and signed up for the gym at the local sports center.
being 5'2 at @ 160lbs my goal is to lose 40lbs....I do love my curves but I want to be healthy. I come from a long line of curvy and just overweight women (both sides of parental units)
Wish me luck. weightlifter:

[nycfem]

I just started Day 1 of my ten days off between the end of the regular school year and the beginning of working summer school. I'm looking forward to my gymcation and got a great start today. I did two hours on the Stair Master (45/50 intervals) and then a combined hour of weight lifting, ab exercises, leg exercises, and stretching. At one point while exercising I listened to the conversation in a personal training session. At the end of the session the trainer (a man) said to the woman he was training, "I had fun killing you today, Babe. Have a blessed weekend." Just for fun, I later said it to myself (only in my mind) when I finished my own workout :).

[Gemme]

Friday

T33 and me. Random program, levels 3-9.

266 calories, 2.39 miles, 45 minutes


Saturday

T33 and me. Random program, levels 3-13. One interval run for 90 seconds at 6.0 mph.

233 calories, 1.86 miles, 35 minutes

[RockOn]

Heat index over 100 today and horrible humidity. Mowed the lawn. I know I dropped at least 5 pounds ... all fluid. Became a little dizzy one time doing the hill part and sat down a few minutes. Plus, had to unload lots from my new truck and sort. I hurriedly went by Goodyear and got all my things from my old truck before the Ford dealership came to retrieve it.

I have decided I am not pushing myself so hard outdoors anymore trying to get everything accomplished fast in one or two days. It will all get done eventually.

[Rockinonahigh]

Looks like you'all have been doing well on your quest for better health,I wish I could get as much time at working out as so many of you are doing.But,today I did manage a 40 minute work out with out any issues,all the short sessions I have been doing must be doing some good,I waited till 7:00 to get it done cause the temp was better plus I have tons of shade to work out in.I got a warm up in,played some basket ball till I had a good sweat going then hit the bow-flex for upper body work after I did some ab work with ending on the exercise bike for 15
minutes.I also am now using a wrap around ab support to help my back not to tie up on me,works good too.

[Gemme]

Heat index over 100 today and horrible humidity. Mowed the lawn. I know I dropped at least 5 pounds ... all fluid. Became a little dizzy one time doing the hill part and sat down a few minutes. Plus, had to unload lots from my new truck and sort. I hurriedly went by Goodyear and got all my things from my old truck before the Ford dealership came to retrieve it.

I have decided I am not pushing myself so hard outdoors anymore trying to get everything accomplished fast in one or two days. It will all get done eventually.

It's a good idea to take things slower when the heat and humidity are high. For next time, think about sports drinks. On days like that, you need to replace your salt and electrolytes lost through sweat. Maybe also keep a small piece of candy in your pocket and pop it when you feel lightheaded.

[Gemme]

Sunday

Circuit training interspersed with cardio for the first hour. I'm liking doing the two sets of weight training to one cardio and I'm liking going for max weight and reps the first set and focusing more on form with lighter weights the second set (quantity then quality). It's working out for me in that I have far less soreness than I used to, even when I only stretch for a few minutes afterwards and don't take anything before bed.

I thought I'd have to pass on T33, as someone got on her halfway through my circuit training, but they were gone when I was done so we were reunited.

And it felt so good.

:blink:

Random program, levels 3-13. 2 interval runs for 1 minute @ 6.0 mph.

Stats: 477 calories, 3.51 miles, 65 minutes.

I work today, which is a bummer, but it's all OT so that doesn't completely suck. When I get off of work, I'm going to watch a movie and walk it back down to the Redbox. That will be another mile before the end of the day.

[*Anya*]

Still going to Pilates. Remarkably no pain any more the day after a workout.

It is a quite exhausting 60 minutes. I doubt I would ever do it every day. 2-3 times a week is enough for me.

I have also found out which muscles have adapted and taken over for others; depending on which area suffered injury or surgery.

I am working on building up enough to be able to keep up with level one class sessions, instead of private or semi-private ones.

The women that do it all the time are awesome: lithe and tight.

I know that I am doing something really good for my body.

Pilates makes me feel alive.

[ProfPacker]

Went to gym, did the strength exercises that trainer gave me. Instead of recumbent elliptical, I did the treadmill at a 3 mile pace. Did the machines she had me do, really focused on abs and arms today. Feel relaxed but soooooo tired

[Gemme]

Went to gym, did the strength exercises that trainer gave me. Instead of recumbent elliptical, I did the treadmill at a 3 mile pace. Did the machines she had me do, really focused on abs and arms today. Feel relaxed but soooooo tired

Did you ever tell us what the recumbent elliptical is? I know someone asked about it but may have missed the response.

[ProfPacker]

recumbent ellipitcal is the same principal as a recumbent exercise bike. the seat is more like a chair, you sit in it and pedal ellipitical pedals.
http://
http://www.fitnesszone.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Inspire-CS-2-Cardio-Strider.jpg

[Gemme]

Interesting!

[cinnamongrrl]

I clung to a loft ladder with my butt clenched in complete fear for about 20 minutes...it counts... :)

[Candelion]

A bike ride in the Sumas Prairie with my young nephew who has been battling leukemia for almost a year. He's winning the battle. :)

[nycfem]

This morning I went to the gym and did an hour on the stair master (45/50 intervals) and then a combined hour of weight lifting, core exercises, and stretching. Then in the evening I did an hour walk in the park.

At the gym there was a woman wearing a tied off resistance band that encircled her ankles while she walked backwards on the treadmill. Very cool, but the potential for an accident seems :blink::vigil:

[Kelt]

recumbent ellipitcal is the same principal as a recumbent exercise bike. the seat is more like a chair, you sit in it and pedal ellipitical pedals.
http://
http://www.fitnesszone.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Inspire-CS-2-Cardio-Strider.jpg

This thing looks like it would work well for folks with back problems and get away from the round cycling pattern. Uber cool! :cheesy:

This morning I went to the gym and did an hour on the stair master (45/50 intervals) and then a combined hour of weight lifting, core exercises, and stretching. Then in the evening I did an hour walk in the park.

At the gym there was a woman wearing a tied off resistance band that encircled her ankles while she walked backwards on the treadmill. Very cool, but the potential for an accident seems :blink::vigil:

Might be some kind of PT thingy. I have to do lots of things with a small resistance band around my knees to work my glutes. Sounds like you had a great workout day!

[Rockinonahigh]

recumbent ellipitcal is the same principal as a recumbent exercise bike. the seat is more like a chair, you sit in it and pedal ellipitical pedals.
http://
http://www.fitnesszone.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Inspire-CS-2-Cardio-Strider.jpg


When I had a membership at the gym I used one a lot,a bunch easy'r than the other one a lot easy'r.

[ProfPacker]

Yes it is easier on the back and knees. You don't build up as much of a sweat with it though. I think I ned more intense cardio I might alternate but treadmill and elliptical

[RockOn]

Took my dog for a long walk after horrible thunderstorm today. The power went off briefly. The storm cooled things down and it was a good time while getting a little exercise.

Off the subject but I can tell it is going to be a splendid week. Been doing laundry this evening. I had a match for every single sock!!! How about that? ;)

[Cole]

Ran around at Pride like a lunatic. ...not much else.

[Gemme]

This morning I went to the gym and did an hour on the stair master (45/50 intervals) and then a combined hour of weight lifting, core exercises, and stretching. Then in the evening I did an hour walk in the park.

At the gym there was a woman wearing a tied off resistance band that encircled her ankles while she walked backwards on the treadmill. Very cool, but the potential for an accident seems :blink::vigil:

True dat.

One doesn't have to go backwards to trip up, though.

qANItf1pOn4

Poor guy. And in public. And on tape. And now youtube.

[Rockinonahigh]

Today I feel like road kill,this morning I barely got out of bed,I have things to do so I have done my best to push through the pain and just get it done,I have burning pain in my kidney area,pain in my hip and my neck is stiff.I already took pain pills and have iced everything..and yes,I have already called the doc about the burning in my kidney area heck I didn't know I could pee so much and will be seeing her this afternoon..she said to drink plenty of water and I am.

[nycfem]

I did one hour on the Stair Master (45/50 intervals) and then a combined hour of weight lifting, back exercises, planks, and stretching. Will I ever have a day when I do not accidentally drop something off that high up Stair Master? :deepthoughts:

[Charmingbutch21]

'twas actually yesterday, but I played two softball games (cliché eh?) between the ass cheeks of the devil (Alabama). Pitched one game and had 3 strikeouts. I was one sweaty nasty butch. Water is my friend.

[Gemme]

35 minutes on T21 (T33 was occupied and T21 was the only other one available near a fan). 2 running intervals at 6.0 mph for 60 seconds.

Two places down from the lady that started a conversation with me in the locker room. Nice enough but a little odd. Her way of jogging made me smile.

Stats: 240 calories and 1.93 miles

[Girl_On_Fire]

I love to take a brisk walk when the weather allows. I hadn't been feeling well so I hadn't gone out to take one in quite a while. Today, I decided to the do the complete 45-minute routine...in the blazing sun. I came home a bit nauseous and had to just gulp water and sit for 20 minutes. But hey, I got it done!

[nycfem]

45 minutes Stair Master (45/50 intervals) / combined 45 minutes of weight lifting, abs, and stretching

saw Shelly, a member i've mentioned before who i tend to have problems with. today was no different. i was next to another woman on an exercise mat with just enough space to be comfortable, and despite all the free mats all around us, shelly came over and said, "mind if I squeeze in between you girls?"

[Gemme]

I was just going to go in and do a quick set on the machines, maybe 15-20 minutes. No cardio. I got started on the machines and was chugging along fine when someone started talking to me. As it turns out, she's one of my customers. We had a nice on and off chat as we worked the machines and in between others coming in and out. I wound up staying a lot longer than I planned but it was nice. Different.

[EnderD_503]

I fled from zombies to the sound of German speed metal again today :D It was good fun, but apparently my average pace was a tiny bit slower than last time which was a bit disappointing. But what the hell, it's only my second session (have decided to run once a week and elliptical on other workout days) so shouldn't be too down on myself.

I also did a shoulder work out today with seated dumbbell shoulder press, side raises and rear delt flies.

I've been trying to get the courage to go swimming at my gym (YMCA). I've really wanted to start since I got my membership there and was one of the reason I chose that gym. But I'm still a bit nervous. It seems to be a trans friendlier gym than most, anyways, and my scars are pretty faded by now. But it still makes me nervous to swim at a non-trans event. It would be nice as a different form of cardio on days where I don't feel like running on the track or going on the elliptical though...

True dat.

One doesn't have to go backwards to trip up, though.

qANItf1pOn4

Poor guy. And in public. And on tape. And now youtube.

Hahaha, I once did that at the gym I used to work at of all place :p Well, it was far less dramatic than that guy flying off the machine. I paused the treadmill to go drink some water from the fountain and when I came back stepped onto the treadmill expecting it to be paused. Meanwhile not noticing that it was actually moving and I kind of did a weird downward stumble/flop off the machine. Luckily it wasn't going very fast. It was embarrassing as hell because it was the gym that I actually trained at! :D But I couldn't help but cackle at myself as I picked myself up off the ground :p

[nycfem]

That treadmill fall is funnier the more times it is played, truly lol. Not the fall itself, but the context. Well, maybe the fall itself too.

Anyway, today I did 55 minutes on the Stair Master (accidentally shut it off five minutes before planning to- I only meant to pause it). Then I did 15 minutes of weight lifting, and 20 minutes of yoga.

[cinnamongrrl]

I did my step workout with weights while watching Property Brothers. I did about 45minutes...only because its sooo damn hot still!

something new I tried just as a warm up....

running man type arms with 5lb weights.....holyy omg it felt great! Its great because it works the upper arm in two ways and you can get a little twist to it and get a little abs snuck in there :)

I am ever the multi tasker! In fact, I looked into that generator that creates electricity from a stationary bike. A friend of a friend has an spin gym and all her electricity for her business is provided by her spinners!

[Gemme]

T33 and I had a good workout and the time flew by, probably because I was lost in thought about a few things.

Random, levels 3-13.

237 calories, 1.79 miles, 35:00 minutes

[nycfem]

Today: 50 minutes stair master (45/50 intervals), 10 minutes weight lifting, 30 minutes floor exercises

Here's a youtube treadmill fail/fall that's kinda amusing but not as amusing as the one Gemme posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI2xOrYlAOc

[Kelt]

It's oddly comforting to know I'm not the only one banned from treadmill use for terminal klutz reasons. :blink:

Three miles today on the beach, the last one barefoot.

:theisland:

[AnAwkwardAccident]

I took my dog on a 40 minute walk/jog today - I felt great! I'm excited to go swimming tomorrow.

[traumaqueen]

Heading out for an early yoga session before classes today. I've had a brutal school schedule this summer and I'm finding it difficult to work in my normal workouts... That and the World Cup, which actually goes hand in hand with afternoon beers. I've compensated by riding my bike to class 3-4 days week, approximately 11 miles one way. Nice ride for the most part with a couple routes to choose from as the as the city is mostly bike friendly. The city, not the drivers. I also encountered my first bike path traffic jam on 'Bike to Work Day', Wednesday... *grumble* people, your bikes work on other days too!

[Gemme]

That poor guy. That's the problem with home equipment. It's just not as sturdy and durable and safe as gym equipment. At least he didn't face plant it.

I think T33 and I are headed for a time out. She's been moody lately and when I am transitioning from my runs to my walking speed, she's very slow on the decline and sometimes gets hung up. Maybe she needs space. I'm pretty sure I'm going to walk in one day and there's going to be an 'out of order' sign on her soon.

But that's okay. There are other treadmills in this world. I'll find another one that's close to a fan and hides between other equipment.

*sniff*

Anyway, she was weirder than normal last night. Kept refusing to give me decent inclines so I kept raising the level. It was a workout but I feel the struggle with her was harder than the workout itself.

Random program, levels 6-16, no runs.

252 calories, 1.74 miles, 35:00 minutes

[Gemme]

I tried something different tonight.

E20 was quite friendly. E for elliptical.

30 minutes total for 250 calories and 2.07 miles.

I kept my speed between 3.9-5.5 and used the manual program. I worked hard enough to make me sweat but it wasn't pouring off of me or down my back, which always feels weird.

My main problem with the elliptical is that the balls and pads of my feet start to burn after a short amount of time and it becomes a bit uncomfortable. I wind up shifting my feet consistently to alleviate some of the discomfort but from that point on, I'm not a happy girl.

Eh. It was okay.

I finished up with light stretching and 30x30 abs.

[AnAwkwardAccident]

Running up and down a few flights of stairs as well as speed walking to keep with my partner. Might take the dog on a walk later tonight if I'm feeling particularly adventurous.

[nycfem]

1 hr stair master, 20 minutes weight lifting, 40 minutes yoga and stretching

I was next to jill on the stair master for the first time. I was first up. She was really into the World Cup soccer game. I was watching Desperate Living, an old John Waters movie with lots of filthy sex and nudity in it. I was hoping she wouldn't look over and then maybe report me to the gym's powers that be.

I saw my friend Lakeesha a few times. She went for a mani/pedi and then reappeared. It gets a l little awkward because we have to keep repeating, "Have a good night," and stuff, only to see each other later. She told me that earlier in the week a man in his fifties died on the basketball court during a game. I told her that downstairs I saw a man sitting up on a stretcher with some EMTs. He was wearing a t-shirt that said, "Aging is optional." I didn't tell her about the t-shirt because it seemed inappropriate given that we were having a somber conversation.

[ProfPacker]

I don't have any EMT stories from the gym but I am including the treadmill in my routine, went 20 minutes at a 3 mile pace which is an increase in speed for me. Did another 40 minutes on machines.

went to lay in the sun and started to swim. in this club there is very little lane sharing but when there is, they always come to ask me (not anyone else if I am there if they can share my lane. That throws me off because then I just worry about the pace I am going. So, I abdicate because it is my craziness about lane sharing and I don't want to not be a generous club member. So I only got to swim 5 laps

[Gemme]

I took it easy today since work was nearly non-stop and physically taxing. I walked down to the Redbox and back, about a mile, and I vacuumed the whole apartment.

That's it.

Basically a day off.

[Charmingbutch21]

2 hours scavenging the neighborhood for wind chime parts
2 hours of yard work. I pwned those bushes with my cutters!

[nycfem]

Gym today: 1 hour stair master, 15 minutes weight lifting, 30 minutes floor exercises (abs, legs, back), and 15 minutes stretching.

I was next to my friend Lakeesha on the stair master and nearby Jill, who was on an Arc Trainer. Lakeesha was having an intense break-up fight with a cheating boyfriend over the phone while on the Stair Master. The man on the Stair Master next to me said, "Jesus Christ!" It was in reaction to Lakeesha being on the phone. I didn't mind since it was my friend, and of course I want to know what's going on in her life. When the man got off he approached Lakeesha from the ground and yelled up to her, "You know you're not supposed to be on the phone, right!" She said, "I know!" and got off soon after, telling me her heart rate was too high to be on the Stair Master. Um, yeah, I'd guess it would be!

[ksrainbow]

Trimmed/edged two drive ways, 3 side walks and two patios...
Mowed and bagged two yards...
Swept two drive ways, 3 side walks and two patios...

All because of 9.10 inches of wonderful Kansas rains since 6/1/14 :)

oh...can continuous swatted of flies and mosquitoes be considered exercise :bolt:

[Charmingbutch21]

2 softball games, but not even one base hit. Gah!

[AnAwkwardAccident]

I walked 1/2 a mile today. Will probably take the dog on a walk with my partner later tonight.

[Gemme]

Fantastic workout this morning!

I seem to do well with hard workouts after a night of lost sleep. Not every time, certainly, but enough to notice a pattern. Interesting...:thinking:

T33 was in a better mood though she still held back on me a little. I could tell. Random program again. Why? Because I bore easily and it naturally shakes thing up. Levels 3-20. Why? Because T33 was holding back and I kept upping the levels in order to feel the same 'work' that I typically do. 1 running interval @ 6.2 mph for 1.5 minutes. Why? Because that's all she gave me before I upped the levels too high to run.

Stats: 519 calories, 3.51 miles, 65:00 minutes

Why?

Because I'm freakin' awesome.

:weightlifter:

Also, I did a handful of reps on one of the ab machines. Nothing major but just enough to say that I did something.

Annnnnd.....I just came back from another Redbox jaunt, so that's another mile under my belt today.

[Gemme]

Excellent workout, day two!

I went to bed verrrrrry late/early so when my eyes popped open at 6:40something (even though I did NOT set the alarm), I had a stern talk with myself and it took some doing, but I finally nodded back off about half an hour later.

Wake up number two at 8:54 was far more successful but I did wind up having to drive back to the apartment since I forgot something important. Doh!

Finalllllly....I get to the gym and get situated and it's not bad at all. 10am is a fairly quiet time so I took advantage of it and did circuit training for the first 30-40 minutes. My left wrist has been hurting for the past several days so I haven't pushed anything with weights really hard but it felt better today and I kept checking in with myself so I think it will be okay. Just in case, I stopped at a sports store in the same plaza as my gym and picked up a wrist compression wrap that I can wear over my gloves and can switch sides if I overdo the right one. Got a discount for being a gym member too. Sweet!

I got 2 to 3 sets in at each station and did between 10 and 15 reps per set, depending on whether I was doing 2 15 rep sets or 3 10 rep sets. Breaking it down into smaller groups of reps makes it feel more doable. I split the ab stuff up too. The machine they have in the circuit room has two levels of rungs to put your feet and you set the weight and pull the bars forward above your head into a crunch/sit up. I do one set on the lower level of the rungs and then one set with my feet on the top rung and then I switch one of my feet, so that one is high and one is low. Then I'll do my last set with those feet switched so that the one that was low before is now high and vice versa.

T33 and I are on the mend. I think I figured it out. She missed the runs. I haven't been doing as many because I can burn the same amount of calories with higher incline and have less stress on my joints, but I think when we work together again I'll make more of an effort to get my running intervals in.

Random program, levels 3-14. 4 running intervals during the program at 6.0 mph for 60 seconds each and 1 more during the cool down, same speed and time.

Stats: 468 calories, 3.64 miles, 65:00 minutes

There's just a little over 50 calories' difference between yesterday and today's stats and I was at level 20 yesterday and level 14 today. Yeah, T33 was miffed at me yesterday. I could feel it. But things are looking up now!

Side note: my gym is stingy with the a/c. I pick where I work out based on where the fans are because that's the only moving air I get and even then, the fans are never on high like they should be. Not even when the place is packed. Today I felt warm pockets of air behind me, on my left. That's where a vent is. Throughout my workout, I felt a slight cool push of air from time to time from it but there were these pockets of warm air too. Not sure what's going on with their system or if anyone was messing with it, but if that keeps up it's going to make me sick. I have to have moving air on me when I work out otherwise I feel nauseated if I'm working hard. I miss the Y I went to in WA state. First, it was close enough to walk to. Second, their treadmills all had fans attached to each machine, so if you wanted/needed moving air, you could turn it on to your desired setting and be good. I really miss that.

They had a rowing machine too and I totally miss that. That was one of my favorite pieces of equipment. I got a great upper body and cardio workout and I didn't have to worry about injuring my wrists (ongoing issue; I have weak wrists) or pinching a nerve like I do with the shoulder presses.

[ProfPacker]

I counting walking 2 miles in the NYC Pride Parade ad my exercise for yesterday.

What was totally awesome is that my exercise has paid off because although tired I was not sore last night or this morning

[traumaqueen]

Highlight of my new commute: 11 miles mostly along the river, at about 5am - lots of super cute bunnies!

Lowlight of my new commute: 11 miles mostly along the river, at about 5am - lots of homeless folks doing things to one another scaring said super cute bunnies!

Makes for a good cardio session, pedal faster!

[Gemme]

Tack on another mile for me. It wasn't a major effort but everything counts, right?

[ProfPacker]

was so tired when I left work today after all the queer celebrating lol. I wasn't going to the gym but my younger daughter said she was there so I swung on by. It was sooo hot and the water looked sooo inviting. I have been a wuss in swimming up until now, really had to build myself up so I was using fins and resistence gloves and swim paddles to assist me.

today I used nothing and for the first time swam 20 laps in the big pool. guess what? I relaxed exhausted no dragging exhausted and it felt great

[Candelion]

....today it will be all about swimming, waterskiing, an impromptu (okay, so I'm planning it) family baseball game. So happy!

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/7e8ff869-7948-4bf6-b704-496ceb497b27_zps2bf18c6e.jpg?t=1404226262



GET OUTSIDE! THE GRAPHICS ARE AMAZING!!! :)

[nycfem]

Yesterday, leisurely 2 hour walk in the park. Today, 45 min. stairmaster, 20 min. weight lifting, and 25 minutes yoga and stretching.

Jill burped while on an Arc Trainer. I looked at her, and the man next to her looked at her. She giggled and said she was sorry. We both gave her a little smile and turned away.

[Gemme]

Quick one today!

T33 and I puttered along. It was a hard day at work so I took it easy on myself tonight.

Random program, levels 3-11. No running intervals.

Stats: 257 calories, 1.81 miles, 35 minutes

For the record, I don't think I've ever burped while working out.

However, I have tooted once or a hundred times. It's all that bouncing around and jarring motion. It shakes it loose.

:blink:

Luckily for myself and everyone around me, they tend to be methane-free.

:fart:

[traumaqueen]

I burp a lot when I run or do strenuous hikes...it's likely all the breathing and excessive intake of air. But I prefer blaming the altitude... Maybe I just have no manners.

[Rockinonahigh]

Burping is a reaction of two things,one is from what we eat or drink that forms a gas that we just have two ways of getting rid of,the other is from air that gets into the stomach when we breath while doing things that include breathing deeper and faster than normal from a gulping reflex as in working out or being active.I have this problem that is a pain in the ass when I am around people.My Doctor told me to use something called gas X chew tablets,they work great and do taste good to boot.I can't tell you how many times I have bent over the pool table to make a shot that I had to burp first..the pills are god send.

[CyberStud]

I've been a bit lazy the past month, enjoying the unusually warm and sunny British weather with the customary over indulgence of BBQ's :eatinghersheybar: So I've started a major healthy eating and exercise regime. Cycled 15 miles today and plan to do this everyday and now I'm off to pilates class so guaranteed to be sore tomorrow :-( no pain no gain as they say! :seeingstars:

[ProfPacker]

I decided to swim before work today when it was cool: 9:30 AM: 82 degrees, lol

Monday I swam 20 laps in big pool, today I swam 22 laps. working my way up to 33 laps, a mile again

[bobbi46]

getting back to my routine again .feels good :)
jogged to the gym did my weights jogged home .jog was about 5 kms total
little slower in the heat but after a nice cool shower i feel awesome .
enjoy your day:)

[nycfem]

Today I did 30 minutes on the Stair Master (45/50 intervals), 15 minutes of weight lifting, and 15 minutes of stretching.

When I walked out of the gym, it was raining hard. The woman walking out behind me said indignantly, "Was this supposed to happen?" Rain had indeed been predicted but the question felt a bit entitled to me, and I decided to let it stand and be on my way.

[DapperButch]

45 minutes on eliptical. The "Totel Body" workout which I really l like. I busted some ass on that thing today. If the weather holds up, we are going kayaking tomorrow.

[Gemme]

T33 was in a snit tonight. Reeeeally wanted me to run. Kept giving me long stretches of minimal incline. I finally gave in and did one interval but she kept doing it the whole time. Cost me a bunch of calories but I was annoyed before I hopped on the treadmill so I can't fuss too much.

The pants I was wearing were uncomfortable but I didn't realize this until I was already at the gym. No way I was going home to change because I never would have left to come back out.

I felt off today and really didn't want to go to the gym but I had to go to the plaza anyway so there was no good excuse not to go. It was an okay workout but between my pants and thinking about a couple of entitled snotty customers, I couldn't really focus on me and getting my sweat on. Kind of a bleh day.

Stats: 215 calories, 1.82 miles, 35:00 minutes

[Rockinonahigh]

I did a lot of walking yesterday, so it has to count for something.

[Charmingbutch21]

Yestrday: 2 hours of softball practice. I love evening practices. The sweat and burn feel a little more justified :baseball:

[cinnamongrrl]

I have just been doing my step workout with weights while I watch tv twice a day for 45min to an hour. As much as I love yoga, I think I need an intermediate version. I got bored with my dvd...it happens.

I thought working out with the heat and humidity of late would be difficult....but....I figure Im sweating any way...so...why not sweat with purpose?? :)

[Gemme]

Soooo, I forgot my notebook that I tally my workout information in. Okay. I found some paper and a pen. Problem solved.

I also forgot an envelope that I needed to mail for work. That's a bit of a problem. I stopped at the bank but had to come back to the office and get the envelope and get it prepped to go out. Luckily, it looks like the mail is running late today. If I'm wrong and we just didn't get anything (pretty damn impossible this time of the month for my work), then I'll have to run the envelope down to the post office after my shower. It has to go out today, so whatever it takes to make it happen is what needs to happen.

I'm telling you this because this is my mindset when I got to the gym. It was one "Crap!" after another. Sounds like I was setting myself up for another less than stellar workout, huh? I woke up at 5:46 this morning and said 'oh, HELL no!' to myself and got myself back to sleep for another 2 hours. That is what did it, I think. If I didn't get those extra zzzzz's, I bet it would have been a miserable workout but I did and it wasn't, so there.

I did a smidge over 30 minutes of circuit training, abs included, and then moved onto T33. She remembered last night and was stingy with her 0.0 inclines, which is what I do my intervals on. I took advantage of a 30 seconder, which is frustrating because by the time you get accelerated to the correct speed, you only get 10-15 seconds of straight running before you have to start decelerating but I think that helped and I also took another minute and a half interval, which was nice even though it wasn't 0.0 incline.

I knew I wouldn't have too many intervals since I was regularly bumping up the levels and once you get past level 7, there's no such thing as 0.0 intervals. None. Nada. Nihil.

During the cooldown, I took advantage and got another minute and a half interval in, which was nice. It helped push me over my goal and that made me happy.

All in all, despite a rough start, it was a most excellent workout. Random program, levels 3-16.

1 running interval for 30 seconds at 6.0 mph, 0.0 incline.
1 running interval for 90 seconds at 6.0 mph, 1.5 incline.
1 running interval for 90 seconds at 6.0 mph, 1.0 incline.

Stats: 502 calories, 3.64 miles, 65:00 minutes.

[Candelion]

Yesterday? Jogged around the seawall in Stanley Park, Vancouver.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/seawall_zps332bcb64.jpg

Today? Two words: GROUSE GROUND (Google it, you rotten kids!)

[Candelion]

Correction to above post: That's GROUSE GRIND. (You can't google it, if you don't have the info) ;)

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/July4th1_zpsa2adb753.jpg

[Gemme]

I wrote this truly inspirational post and then the power blew out and then I had to go into work for a little bit to counteract the damage and then I came back and it said I could restore my page and I was like 'cool!' and it restored and I finished the post (it was most excellent, I assure you) and then I copied it just in case something happened and then something happened and when I pulled up a new post and went to paste it, it wasn't there to be pasted.

*breath*

Gone.

Poof.

C'est la vie.

Happy July 4th, regardless!

I've found some independence from negative thought lately. With each and every workout, I extricate myself bit by bit from my self-imposed judgments and criticisms as well as societal demands placed on females and especially females that are aging, as I am. I'm trying damn hard to fight gravity but also to give myself credit when I should. My body's doing what it's supposed to do. I just want to nudge it in a direction that will allow it to do what it's doing but more on my terms than those of gravity alone.

My workouts won't change the world, but they change my world and that's pretty damn awesome for me. A good ole endorphin rush can do wonders for my psyche and after a few months of regular weight workouts, I'll probably be a little less lumpy, which sounds exciting. Gives me something to look forward to.

Happy Independence Day, everyone!

[Gemme]

Today was a really good workout.

I started with circuit training again. You're really not supposed to train the same muscles back to back days but I went super light today and I wanted to see how it would affect my performance. I also added 3 machines. Hip ab- and adductor and back extensions. I'm doing well enough with my chiro appointments that I felt comfortable using it. Probably 40 minutes.

T33 was busy so I went down the line to T27. Random program, levels 3-15.

Running intervals:

.4 incline for 90 seconds @ 6.0 mph
0.0 incline for 60 seconds @ 6.0 mph
0.0 incline for 60 seconds @ 6.0 mph
1.5 incline for 90 seconds @ 6.0 mph

Stats: 485 calories, 3.61 miles, 65:00 minutes

This was definitely a hard workout. They may have something with that whole 'no back to back weight workouts' thing.

[nycfem]

Today my gym was closed. They close on too many holidays. I couldn't walk in the park because there was to be thunderstorms. I thought I might go stir crazy, until I thought to call my dad who is out of town and ask if he could talk to his gym about letting me be a guest today. Score! I did an hour on the Stair Master while watching a few episodes of Season 3 of Girls and then an hour of floor exercises, weight lifting, and stretching.

[CyberStud]

Well according to experts it take 21 days to form a habit...good or bad! So day 2 of trying to reform those good habits which were lost the moment summer decided reared its sunny head and blind me with copious food and unhealthy beer distractions.
One thing is for sure, exercise was easier during the long cold winter months and fitness is soooo easy to lose, yet hard to gain back! But with perseverance these goals can be achieved and in 19 mores days this ordeal will feel more enjoyable again.
Anyway, I started the day with some gentle morning yoga followed by 45min spin class...feel the burn..Oh Yes, I sure did!
After work, I went indoor rock-climbing for an hour but that felt more like fun than exercise so don't know if that counts. I'll make up for it tomorrow with a resistance band workout and more cycling.

Keep up the good work folks & :goodluck:

[ProfPacker]

Forced my self to gym after spending $$$ on clothes after someone put that shopping bug in my head, lol,. 25 on treadmill 3.2 minute mile up from 2.9. 100 crunches a combo of different ab machines, arms, stretching other weights for another 40 minutes. Now I can lift that bag with the clothes I bought.

[nycfem]

Who put the shopping bug in your head?

Forced my self to gym after spending $$$ on clothes after someone put that shopping bug in my head, lol,. 25 on treadmill 3.2 minute mile up from 2.9. 100 crunches a combo of different ab machines, arms, stretching other weights for another 40 minutes. Now I can lift that bag with the clothes I bought.

[traumaqueen]

Today is a 'down' day, mostly ... we need to stain our deck but I'm hoping the threat of rain will put a stop to that this weekend. :|

Yesterday, we did an epic 6 hour return bike trip from home in Breckenridge to Vail. Thanks to a great bike path system you can actually cycle up and down the east and west sides of Vail Pass. Awesome day, which I'm seriously feeling today. My girlfriend does more endurance cycling so this 80 miles was nothing for her. I, on the other hand, tend to be more of a commuter cyclist... climbing up Vail Pass is no joke! But the downhill is most excellent!!

[Gemme]

I've declared today an off day. It started very difficult and only slightly got easier by the end.

I'll have a good, long workout tomorrow so it will be okay.

[nycfem]

I did an hour on the Stairmaster (45/50 intervals), followed by a combined hour of weight lifting, yoga, and floor exercises.

I listened to Jeanine, a trainer, and her frequent client, Diane, for the duration of their session. Jeanine challenges Diane, and Diane gets snappy about it because she doesn't like change. I like how Jeanine could simply put Diane through her paces the way Diane wants but instead she deals with Diane's push-back and makes her learn new things and get things right. One day after a session between them that I unfortunately missed, Jeanine said, "I want to apologize for how I made you feel during the last session." Diane said, "No it was me. I was a bitch." Jeanine said, "I wouldn't go that far." Diane said, "No, it's true. I just don't like change." It's a little like sitting in on a therapy session!

[Charmingbutch21]

Three softball games today. Won 2, lost 1. We play again at 9:00 in the morning. Hot as hell, but totally worth it. Having tons of fun with my pals!

[CyberStud]

I also had a day off yesterday from anything too strenuous, all in preparation for today's Sunday cycle with my local LGBT cycle group. A 30 mile trip is planned so I done some intense stretches this morning to avoid any soreness later. :fastcycling:

[ProfPacker]

Beautiful day, perfect weather to swim outside. 25 laps, up 3 from last swim.

[Charmingbutch21]

Three more softball games today. Won 2 and lost 1. Came in 6th place in the tournament. Worn out. Nasty. Got skinned knees too! The weekend was a success! Now I just need a femme to cuddle with on the couch. :4femme:

:baseball::2butch:

[Gemme]

If anyone wondered where the sexy went, wonder no more.

I found it.

:weightlifter:

Apparently, I needed Saturday off. I thought it was a logical and lazy decision but this morning was the first morning in I don't know how long that my thighs and hips didn't feel a stretch and I didn't feel the work I'd done the day before. I lounged around in bed and eased myself into the day.

I worked hard at work and outside it was a bit warm. The day was busy but not unmanageable.

I went to the gym though I had to bully myself into it. I bribed myself with my new fancy spandex workout outfit and promised myself I wouldn't have to do weights but I did bring my gloves and wrist wrap just in case I changed my mind (but I didn't).

Maybe it was the fact that there were only 20 people in the gym or that the fans were actually on a speed faster than slow or maybe it was my new, skin baring top but I finally felt comfortable, temperature-wise. I decided to work with, instead of against, T33 and found myself doing several running intervals and keeping my incline levels down. I still eked out a very respectable workout.

Random program, levels 3-10.

Running intervals:

5~ 60 second intervals @ 6.0mph and 0.0 incline
4~ 60 second intervals @ 6.0mph and 1.5 incline

Stats: 455 calories, 3.81 miles, 65:00 minutes

I got in 5-6 minutes of ab work as well.

When I was done and in the locker room, I saw my reflection in the mirror and I looked good. I had that sheen of perspiration that I find attractive. Kind of dewy and glowing. I liked it!

It twas a good, good day.

[CyberStud]

Due to time restraints today, I'm incorporation a Tabata routine into my exercise regime. For those who are not familiar with this beautiful lung bursting event, its a high-intensity interval training done in 4 minutes and is NOT recommended for the faint hearted! I chose burpees for a total body workout punishment and it was HELL..so taking the rest of the day off...guilty free!!!

[ProfPacker]

Last night, at home, I did 100 crunches and some stretching. This is on top of my swimming yesterday. Abs feeling tight

[traumaqueen]

I also had a day off yesterday from anything too strenuous, all in preparation for today's Sunday cycle with my local LGBT cycle group. A 30 mile trip is planned so I done some intense stretches this morning to avoid any soreness later. :fastcycling:

In honor of the Tour De France Effect...One of my favorite pics of the Tour. I doubt even Lance coulda kept up with these guys, doping or no!

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a564/dangermaus76/toursmokersart-1_zpsb75e46d1.jpg

[nycfem]

Off today. Yesterday, 45 minutes on the Stairmaster and 15 minutes of yoga. While on the Stairmaster I watched a documentary called "Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony." It was great!

[ProfPacker]

ok, now, 20 minutes on treadmill at 3 miles an hour, 45 minutes on weights: did 100 crunches combined on 3 ab machines, did arms and legs tired but feel like I accomplished...

[CyberStud]

I'm the latest recruit to the yoga phenomena, use to think it was a bit too girly to be of any real use (no offence my dear femmes :)) But O.M.G I've seen the light! And now it's a regular morning exercise. For those of you (butches & femmes included) yet to be convert I've posted below a YouTube video from a teacher who I think ROCKS and has a wide selection of videos with a great backdrop that beginners to experts can enjoy from the comfort of their homes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UjwQFx3--c


Deep stretches now over, I'm now ready for my 45mins spin class and later this evening, 1hr pilates to end a productive day.

[cinnamongrrl]

Thank you cyberstud for this info :) I do love yoga alsoaand have been looking for a new challenge. I really cant believe the difference in my muscle tone already...mostly in my upper back and shoulders.

So....with the accident and all Ive been precluded from working out...and in two days I definitely feel the difference. Since I was able to mow the lawn yesterday, I think I will be able to get a workout it (finally!) tonight. After I go clean with my mother....which counts as exercise. Thats all that woman does for exercise and shes skinny as a rail!

[CyberStud]

Thank you cyberstud for this info :) I do love yoga alsoaand have been looking for a new challenge. I really cant believe the difference in my muscle tone already...mostly in my upper back and shoulders.

So....with the accident and all Ive been precluded from working out...and in two days I definitely feel the difference. Since I was able to mow the lawn yesterday, I think I will be able to get a workout it (finally!) tonight. After I go clean with my mother....which counts as exercise. Thats all that woman does for exercise and shes skinny as a rail!

You're most welcome cinnamongrrl. :) I hope it helps you on your road to recovery. It definitely did with me and an old injury I had, now I have better posture, flexibility, muscle tone, strength and definition. Yoga is an awesome addition or done on its own for fitness and wellbeing. :thumbsup:

[cinnamongrrl]

You're most welcome cinnamongrrl. :) I hope it helps you on your road to recovery. It definitely did with me and an old injury I had, now I have better posture, flexibility, muscle tone, strength and definition. Yoga is an awesome addition or done on its own for fitness and wellbeing. :thumbsup:

This is so true! I have a bad shoulder from an old ski injury and Ive noticed my range of motion has improved greatly. :)
Ive also come up with what I call "chair yoga" for times Im stationary (say because of work) and to help my client who isnt terribly ambulatory. It truly is an exercise anyone can do!
Just as fyi Im fairly sure yoga shows can be found streaming online but Im especially fond of the Namaste dvds. Good variety great scenery and the narrators voice is sooo soothing! Great way to start the day and release tension. :)

[nycfem]

Today I did 30 minutes on the stair master while watching a re-run of Judge Judy. I find if I'm exercising very intensely my television standards go way down which is nice because it makes shows more tolerable. Then I did 30 minutes of floor exercises and weight lifting. The pixie-powerful Asian woman I so often end up working out with offered me her free weights when she was done. I said yes even though I didn't want them because I wanted to say yes to her.

[Gemme]

Hard workout today. It was hot and I felt uncomfortable and the first third was just torture but I worked it out and came away with a decent, albeit short, workout.

Random program, levels 3-8.

1 running interval for 90 seconds @ 6.0 mph
1 running interval for 60 seconds @ 6.0 mph

Stats: 215 calories, 1.92 miles, 35 minutes

[Kelt]

Today was an early one on the beach for 4 miles, then home for PT with my new purple "mini-band". How something "mini" can hurt that much is beyond me.

Otherwise working around the house which nowadays includes a bit of lifting too.

:theisland:

[Rockinonahigh]

I hope giving both my fur kids a bath then a good summer clip counts for something cause i'm worn out from doing it.

[nycfem]

Today I did 35 minutes on the StairMaster (45/50 intervals) and 25 minutes of weight lifting and yoga.

[CyberStud]

I've been decorating for the past couple of days, painting mainly which is a great upper body workout. And my morning yoga has now increased to include an evening one..an excellent way for me to release the day's tension.

[cinnamongrrl]

I've been decorating for the past couple of days, painting mainly which is a great upper body workout. And my morning yoga has now increased to include an evening one..an excellent way for me to release the day's tension.

We had a very similar day.....

I had to scrape and sand a hutch that my daughter needs for her place...I havent painted it yet, but I did paint a little tool box slash stool that my mother picked up...

and yes....yoga....helps with the back and neck pain ive had the last few days....so would a nice glass of wine and a hot bath....but I digress :)

[Kelt]

Yesterday I did my three miles but the last half mile was gimpy, I pulled up lame.

Today I started and ended gimpy (but made it). I may have to take tomorrow off. :(

[ProfPacker]

today I had my first session with a personal trainer. One hour of hard core exercises, abs, arms, balance, cardio the works. Then I went to sit by the outside pool and it was hot. I heard the water calling my name and decided to swim for a little bit. Only did 12 laps but that was all I can manage. Little sore, let's see what tomorrow brings. But it was good

[Gemme]

Good evening!

I wound up not working out tonight but it's not a total loss. I'm contemplating taking an aerial arts class and was allowed to observe a class tonight. I like the instructor but it looks like the only class I would be able to attend regularly will be taught by a very 'energetic woman in her mid-forties' which sounds awesome to me.

There's another class I'm interested in also, a hoop class, but I wouldn't be able to make it regularly. I'll talk to the owner of the company (it's small and new to my area) and see if something could be worked out. We are only allowed 2 missed classes in an 8 week period, which won't work. Maybe I could do it as a drop in, which would be more expensive, but there aren't restrictions on class attendance.

How exciting is THAT???

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They were doing some of these positions and transitions while I was there.

Who knows? Maybe one day this could be me! :)

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[Gemme]

Forgot to post my last workout! It was a doozey too.

45 minutes of circuit/weight training plus abs followed by:

Random program, levels 3-12.

1 interval run @ 6.0 mph and 0.5 incline for 90 seconds
1 interval run @ 6.0 mph and 1.5 incline for 90 seconds

Stats: 322 calories, 2.67 miles, 50 minutes

[Kelt]

Good evening!

I wound up not working out tonight but it's not a total loss. I'm contemplating taking an aerial arts class and was allowed to observe a class tonight. <snip>

Well hell, I thought you were talking about going skydiving. :|

[CyberStud]

Started the day off with an early morning cycle riding along the seafront before the tourist descend making the cycle pathway an obstacle course. Clocked up 20 miles round trip at a gentle cadence and so finished with a yoga routine. I've still bundles of energy so a trip to the local gym to lift some weights should bring about the desired fatigue.

[Gemme]

Well hell, I thought you were talking about going skydiving. :|

No, that's a little more daring than I feel at this moment in time.

And it's quite a bit higher up in the air.

Harder landing if I fall wrong.

Ouch.

:blink:

[Kelt]

Put in a couple of miles this morning but had to haul out early.

Hoping for more tomorrow.

:theisland:

[traumaqueen]

I've been doing yoga for about 5 years now. Totally started because of back pain but kept at it for the attitude adjustment it provides me with. I have to go to classes otherwise I'll totally cheat when I'm on my own... nothing keeps you on track like instructor judgement! This morning, however, my gf and I took it up a notch with "Paddle Board" yoga... I've been seeing these yahoos out on the lake and ponds at the crack of dawn all summer. I had to see what it was all about.

Wow! Totally redefined...if you ever thought yoga was too passive, try doing it on a paddle board! I'm really feeling it this afternoon. It was pretty fun, and actually got the adrenaline going a little bit. Check it out!

http://www.summitdaily.com/exploresummit/calendar?/calendar/&#/event/2862764-stand-up-paddle-board-yoga?location=80443-frisco&sections=all&date=today

[Kelt]

I've been doing yoga for about 5 years now. Totally started because of back pain but kept at it for the attitude adjustment it provides me with. I have to go to classes otherwise I'll totally cheat when I'm on my own... nothing keeps you on track like instructor judgement! This morning, however, my gf and I took it up a notch with "Paddle Board" yoga... I've been seeing these yahoos out on the lake and ponds at the crack of dawn all summer. I had to see what it was all about.

Wow! Totally redefined...if you ever thought yoga was too passive, try doing it on a paddle board! I'm really feeling it this afternoon. It was pretty fun, and actually got the adrenaline going a little bit. Check it out!

http://www.summitdaily.com/exploresummit/calendar?/calendar/&#/event/2862764-stand-up-paddle-board-yoga?location=80443-frisco&sections=all&date=today

This sounds like a hoot!

I see paddleboarders all the time out here on the bay, but the only things maybe out of the ordinary I see them do is put a dog or a small child on the front for a ride-about. :cheesy:

[Candelion]

An 8km run...slacking a bit but i had things to do, people to see. :)

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/14193bf3-2eb9-4c9f-8de1-4b6cb49e04a0_zpsd037e4d6.jpg

[nycfem]

I'm in Portland, Oregon for a lesbian fiction writers conference (here to support my boo). The first two days were a fail in the exercise/health department. Today I did well. In between stuff at the conference I went to the hotel gym (an old school tiny gym that worked just fine) and got in:

45 min. stationary bike (random, level 9)
15 min. elliptical (random, level 9)
90 min. treadmill (random, level 9), speed 3.5, incline .5 to 7.1
15 min. weight lifting
15 min. yoga

My ipad had sketchy internet connectivity, so I listened to NPR/This American Life.

[Gemme]

Today was a true quickie.

T33, random program, levels 3-7.

Stats: 160 calories, 1.50 miles, 30 minutes

No intervals. It was just me and the music and a whole lot of thinking and walking going on. The time flew by!

[diamondrose]

Worked out 1.5 hours at the gym today.

[Gemme]

A most excellent workout was had by moi this beautiful morn!

The first hour and fifteen minutes was spent doing the circuit (the top 9 machines in any basic circuit plus an ab machine), plus the recent additions (ab- and adductors, glutes, back extension) plus 4 new machines (Hammer curl abs, fly, calf extension and a seated row kind of thing....will need to see what it's actually called next time). The 'new' machines aren't new to me in general, but I haven't used them at this particular gym.

I popped into the locker room to switch out my gear. Gloves and wrist wrap come off and I pick up my log, cloth and MP3 player. Refresh the water bottle and it's on to the next part.

T33, Random program, levels 3-13

No running intervals. I didn't want to kill myself.

Stats: 421 calories, 3.38 miles, 65 minutes

The last 15 minutes or so on the treadmill annoyed me because someone had perfume on and they put too much of it on, so when they sweated, it became overpowering. Ugh. I hate that. I'm not scent sensitive but if it annoyed me, it would have really bothered someone with sensitivities or allergies.

One of my customers came up and swatted my machine to say hi. We were just talking about the gym yesterday. Funny how that works sometimes.

I'm going to finish my lunch and get into the shower then call my boss about something and then go to my hour long massage. After that, there is an art festival not too far away. I see some wandering in my future.

Hell to the yeah!

[Kelt]

My eyes are exhausted from just reading that.

Not intimidated at all, nope. Puffs up butch chest...

I walked 2 miles in the sand this morning

:blink:

[Gemme]

My eyes are exhausted from just reading that.

Not intimidated at all, nope. Puffs up butch chest...

I walked 2 miles in the sand this morning

:blink:

lol

It was a very, very good day for me! Atypical and so very appreciated. I feel so strong and accomplished at the end of those workouts.

I didn't get the massage....scheduling snafu on my masseuse's end....but that got rescheduled and I went to the art festival and walked around for a little over 2 hours. I got a bit of a burn too, so tomorrow's an off day for me in order to not make myself cry from tight, spandexy chafing.

There's no crying in working out, after all.

:weightlifter:

I learned today that I can't just add myself or drop in any of the lessons (not really 'classes' but instructional appointments) that my gym has (arms, legs, chest, etc) without meeting with a trainer first. Fair enough, I suppose. Looks like that will be Wednesday if s/he isn't booked up already since they only have those meetings M-F.

[CyberStud]

Nursing a slight hangover today with World Cup Football (Soccer!)celebrations still repeating on my nervous system, suffice to say I did sweet FA (f**k all:US translation) yesterday except jump up and down cheering when I thought a goal was scored. So I decided to take a long walk (3 miles) today in 25c (77f) heat (British record), I think I deserve maybe a small round of applause (made quietly!) for effort made in adverse internal and external conditions. :nixon:

[Gemme]

Appointment made with a trainer! I'm taking tonight off since I'm still nursing my poor toasty skin. If I could bathe in aloe, I would.

But that's enough thread altogether.

:blink:

[nycfem]

Day off today. Yesterday I went to the hotel gym before my flight home from Portland. I did a half hour on the treadmill (speed 3.5, Random program- level 9, incline .5 to 7.1), 15 minutes of weight lifting, and 15 minutes of yoga. The hotel gym was a generally empty room in the basement open 24/7, room key operated, and hence it was like a temple, so peaceful. There was an overhead t.v. that played out loud but I turned it off and hid the remote under a pile of towels one day and then, when that was too easy, in the Kleenex box the next day. Some lesbians came in to do their laundry (the laundry room being directly connected to the gym like a suite), and I chatted with them while they waited for their laundry and I was on the treadmill. Actually I had thought they were a couple but it turned out one of them was a lesbian and the other was her straight sister. The straight sister said in her Kentucky accent (me being from Ohio), "What was I going to do when I found out she was a lesbian? Stop spending time with her? I couldn't because I already loved her." Kind of heartwarming, definitely better than watching television. :)

[Kelt]

I did a short bit on the beach this morning, maybe 2 miles, and then wandered around for a while barefoot in the tide flats to exercise the little muscles in my feet. I am having troubles in one and have concluded that my right achilles tendon has probably got some micro tears in it. Pretty darn ouchy.

Going to continue too take it easy for a while.

:theisland:

[Gemme]

Enough = another.

Apparently.

I'll probably do a half hour tonight. We'll see. I might be adventurous and go play on the stair master.

Maybe.

[Gemme]

I did a little more than half an hour!

T33, random program, levels 3-13

Stats: 274 calories, 2.28 miles, 45 minutes

No running intervals.

[cinnamongrrl]

I finally got a really good workout in today. First time in the week since the accident. I found that when I pushed too much (like when I mowed the lawn 3 days after) I tended to relapse pain wise. So....I was patient and its paid off.... :)

[CyberStud]

Variety being the spice of life and I need some at the moment in my workouts to maintain the fun factor. Going to my first LGBT boxing workout today, 2 hours of various boxing drills. They're called Rainbow boxers so lets hope I see a rainbow at the end of this session rather than stars! :seeingstars:

[cinnamongrrl]

Variety being the spice of life and I need some at the moment in my workouts to maintain the fun factor. Going to my first LGBT boxing workout today, 2 hours of various boxing drills. They're called Rainbow boxers so lets hope I see a rainbow at the end of this session rather than stars! :seeingstars:

I hear you about variety. There are online sites like daily burn that can help with that. Someone in this thread mentioned a site that streams all kinds of different workout videos. My cousin found a 30 day ab challenge on Pinterest (god I heart Pinterest!)
For me, I have all kinds of dvds ranging from yoga to country line dancing to salsa. I like to shake things up!
This morning must be yoga. I need the stretch after not only my workout yesterday but alll the lifting of book filled boxes I did :)

[Gemme]

Fantastic workout this morning!

I pushed myself with the circuit and weight training. More reps and higher weights when I could until the ole body said 'no more'.

Then I did 45 minutes on the treadmill as my cool down.

New treadmill.....one without a number. Ooooh, the mystery! We hit it off well.

No running intervals. It was my cool down, after all.

Stats: 257 calories, 2.25 miles

I have an appointment later to set up my profile so I can take some additional training help classes.

[Kelt]

Yesterday I did a couple of miles in the sand, same today, probably same tomorrow.

I am gonna be so busted at PT this afternoon, I'm pretty sure it'll be obvious that I haven't done much since two weeks ago. In all fairness the whole right side of my body was a charlie horse for about a week of that time. Mystery as to why, just glad it's over. Still, will have to go in with head hung in shame.

I'm going to practice a bit now for faking it. :blink:

[Gemme]

Kelt, if you don't have one already, you need to get a foam roller. When your muscles seize up on you, you can massage them by rolling on the roller. No impact, not too expensive and it feels pretty nice too.

[Kelt]

Kelt, if you don't have one already, you need to get a foam roller. When your muscles seize up on you, you can massage them by rolling on the roller. No impact, not too expensive and it feels pretty nice too.

I've got three. For me the thing is getting into position and dealing with various and sundry pain stuffs. My most recent one is a quite soft one (http://www.optp.com/PRO-ROLLER-Soft#.U8gy141dW_M) which makes ALL the difference in the world. I have several PT exercises I have to be balanced on it for. You're right though, when it's good it's very good. :)

This morning a couple of beach miles and then about 20 minutes of wandering around in the soft stuff for foot exercise.

Yesterday at PT we worked on a nerve issue in one leg (the other one) and came up with an interesting Rube Goldberg kind of setup for traction on the one side and I'm supposed to do it for 10mins 4-5 times a day for two weeks to see if it will help. So far, I've done it once due to it taking about 10 mins to figure out getting into that configuration. :blink: I think I figured out how to make it worse. More trials needed there but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it with a few more tries.

:theisland:

[cinnamongrrl]

Im pretty sure the company that streams their exercise videos is called Gaiam...or something to that extent :)

My exercise today was the up and down the ladder with loaded boxes....then bringing said boxes uphill from the yard to the car. I feel it in my upper back...which is great. I lift weights trying to target that area and never feel it the next day....even with eight pound weights...I guess I need more resistance...or I need to get a job moving big heavy boxes ;)

[Gemme]

Practice makes perfect, Kelt!

I didn't do anything today, except buy some spicy potato wedges for dinner.

I feel yesterday's workout in my hips and thighs though.

[nycfem]

Today I did a 2.5 hour walk partially home from work along the river (used the subway for the first stint through the less enjoyable neighborhoods). It was a day of perfect weather: sun on the water, not too hot, not humid, and not raining. I listened to some episodes of "This American Life."

[cinnamongrrl]

apparently I was wired after all the physical labor lol

I got an hour long workout in...(step with weights) ab work...never my favorite thing...but it all felt very good. I did some exercises that are supposed to strengthen your lower back....and now it hurts....go figure....

[Gemme]

Cin, you should know better! You already worked your upper back muscles really hard. You can't do the lower on the same day! How is your back going to shift the load if you've worked the whole thing hard? Now you are the one who needs a foam roller.

:blink:

[cinnamongrrl]

Cin, you should know better! You already worked your upper back muscles really hard. You can't do the lower on the same day! How is your back going to shift the load if you've worked the whole thing hard? Now you are the one who needs a foam roller.

:blink:

what I REALLY need....is some nice strappin guys to carry stuffs for me! And maybe another to rub my shoulders today.....

Alas.....I have none so more of the same lifting and carrying today. Im gonna be soooo buff! I read that carrying heavy loads burns 800 calories an hour! Now I dont feel so bad about eating that Hershey bar :P

[CyberStud]

Started the morning with 30mins yoga and then 30mins pilates. Weight training lasted an hour this evening and I focused on my upper body followed by a 30min cool down on the elliptical trainer with hardly any resistance. Feeling good and really liking the results I'm seeing...finally all this hard work is paying off! :)

[cinnamongrrl]

as is mine! I got on the scale today and found Id lost 4 pounds in 2 days! I should move more often....oh.....and forget to eat...lol

my exercise today will be more boxes and another weight/step workout later. I feel better when I work specific muscle groups rather than leave my exercise to what activities Ive done on any given day ie: cleaning, walking, laundry etc...

[CyberStud]

as is mine! I got on the scale today and found Id lost 4 pounds in 2 days! I should move more often....oh.....and forget to eat...lol

my exercise today will be more boxes and another weight/step workout later. I feel better when I work specific muscle groups rather than leave my exercise to what activities Ive done on any given day ie: cleaning, walking, laundry etc...

That's exactly what I find, I now just focus on specific muscle group rather than trying to do it all at once, I see better results that way. It also avoid muscle fatigue and overtraining which is both a physical and mental setback. Good luck with the move btw! :)

[nycfem]

I did 45 minutes on the StairMaster (45/50 intervals), 15 minutes of weight lifting, 15 minutes of leg exercises, and 15 minutes of yoga. I'm so psyched it's the weekend!

[ProfPacker]

I worked out with the trainer for about 1 hour 45 m ml inutes. I then swam to just relax my body for v about 20 minutes. I feel so relaxed

[Gemme]

Great workout today!

I started with circuit and weight training. Upper body. I worked every machine for the upper body as well as the ab machines for about an hour and maybe 20 to 30 minutes.

Then I moved on to T33 and do a nice, relaxing half hour. Random program, levels 3-8.

Stats: 178 calories, 1.71 miles, 35:00 minutes

[Candelion]

I'm going for my run. I've posted it...now I HAVE to do it!

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/stick2_zps7a94bf95.png

[Candelion]

Done! Thank you all for keeping me accountable. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/stick4_zpsc8de1caf.jpg

[Gemme]

I'm going for my run. I've posted it...now I HAVE to do it!

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/stick2_zps7a94bf95.png

Done! Thank you all for keeping me accountable. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/stick4_zpsc8de1caf.jpg

Oh good. Now I don't have to send the workout mafia after you.

:blink:

[nycfem]

BB (my husbutch) is in England this weekend so I had an extra long work-out. First I went in the early morning to the park by the river and did about an hour of exercise on the playground before the rug rats arrived. There is always so much to do on a playground, and it's nice to look up at trees instead of the gym ceiling! Example of a great playground exercise: Put your ankles in a low swing and face the ground with your palms on the ground. Pull knees in and extend them back and forth while keeping ankles in swing. Then I walked and did outdoor stair climbing for three hours. I stopped at home for lunch and then went to the gym. There I did an hour on the stair master, 30 minutes of weight lifting, and 30 minutes of yoga and stretching. Kind of a perfect day, and hopefully I will sleep well tonight :)

I took some pics that I'm too lazy to post in the gallery because I already posted them on Facebook. So if you want to be my friend on Facebook, message me and we can arrange that.

[Kelt]

I'd love to report on my big workout today.

I did make a quick hour on the beach with some of my PT added in before I had to go home and wait for a furniture pick-up scheduled 11-1 I thought I'd go back in the afternoon. Sadly, they did not arrive until 4:30. :blink:

I'll try again tomorrow.

Loving your playground time Jennifer. :) Almost enough to make me join facebook! I remember one time on a road trip I stopped at an old swing set just to get out of the car for a bit and got an amazing ab workout just from being on the swings for 20 mins. Might just have been flabby abs though :thinking:

:theisland:

[traumaqueen]

Heading out for a hike...after coffee, please let there be coffee.

[Kelt]

Spent a couple of hours out gingerly walking on the beach. Lucky for me the outgoing tide deposited a wide stripe of sand of the perfect squishiness that went for about a mile. I trolled back and forth on that for about 3 miles.

Jonathan Schwartz on WNYC accompanied me.

PT planned for the afternoon.

:theisland:

[ProfPacker]

Ok so Jonathan Schwartz did not accompany me on my swim..just cleared out my thoughts and worked toward my goal today...one mile. So relaxed
Beautiful swim:)

[nycfem]

I walked for an hour around the Central Park reservoir with two friends. I was meeting my friend's (a straight cis guy, oh my) new girlfriend for the first time. It was a very relaxed walk and chat. I'd been nervous that it might be awkward but it wasn't. At least not on my end.

[Gemme]

I had a good walk tonight. Granted, it was in a gym. On a treadmill. But it was a good walk. Not too stressful or hard. I didn't want three hard workouts in a row, so I took it easy tonight. I'm still a little sore from yesterday's weight workout and I have a mystery bruise that I'm sure came from the workout but don't remember receiving.

Random program, levels 3-6. No interval training tonight.

Stats: 331 calories, 3.17 miles, 65:00 minutes.

[Charmingbutch21]

I had an amazing hike on a new trail today. I'm so lucky to have the foothills of the Appalachians in my backyard. Right at 5 miles took about 2 hours with 1 rest stop at a mine opening to cool off.

[Gemme]

Okay, my plans changed when morning came and I got lazy. No morning workout. I'll do my lower body workout tomorrow.

Tonight is something new and exciting. Tonight is Tissu class night!

[ProfPacker]

forced self to go to the gym and do some of the routines that my trainer set up for me. Did some, didn't do as many as I like but I can saw I am feeling "the burn" in my abs and although they are not looking like a "6 pack" they are starting to get some definition. I am really pleased that way my lats and biceps are developing. So much so that I never wanted to wear sleeveless shirts before to show them off but find my self wanting to. :)

[Gemme]

Class was great tonight! We'll see how it goes.

[CyberStud]

Didn't workout as much as I planned yesterday as I was a little distracted but did manage to do my 30min morning yoga and 20min HIIT cycle which left me positively breathless. This morning involves the same routine as yesterday but later another Boxing session is planned. I have to say last week's boxing drills was extremely fun and hit muscle around my shoulders that I never knew existed...I was sore for several days!! :training:

[CyberStud]

Class was great tonight! We'll see how it goes.

I had to google it as I didn't have a clue what Tissu was! Well I have to say Bravo Gemme! Must have be a killer core workout! :)

[Gemme]

I had to google it as I didn't have a clue what Tissu was! Well I have to say Bravo Gemme! Must have be a killer core workout! :)

Indeed! The first half of class is spent conditioning and warming up. The second half is actually working the fabric.

We learned grips and some locks and everyone got a chance to invert on the hammocks.

We were pouring sweat before we even touched the silks, actually. Part of it was the no a/c, open door with only a giant floor fan thing and part of it was the ab drills and planking.

[cinnamongrrl]

Other than walking around downtown....and unpacking.... I've not exercised in days....and yet I've lost 6 pounds this week...?? Freaky....

[Gemme]

Other than walking around downtown....and unpacking.... I've not exercised in days....and yet I've lost 6 pounds this week...?? Freaky....

Movement with intent is still movement with intent, whether you're packing or hiking. Also, you've been eating better lately.

:eyebrow:

[o222Good]

Back to working out the last few weeks...

Just not talking 'bout it...!

:weightlifter:

[Tommi]

I went grocery shopping. :hamactor:

I loaded my groceries in the car and/...drum roll,

I took the cart back to the front of the store, instead of parking it between two cars..That is my improved behavior. :)

Have gone back to swimming and jacuzzi at 6AM...

[Amber2010]

Today everyone but me are at the Convention. I was left to handle the calls or whatever happens. Believe me I would rather be here then than there. I ususally go for a walk around the lake at lunch time but today I decided to turn my computer on and put u-tube music as loud as I like. I put on really happy songs that are fun and get you moving. My office is very small but the hall is a circle kind of like a mini track. Since there is no one here to walk the park I decided to walk around the circle of the office. I found my self finding song after song to put in then I found myself running just a bit. It was a great exercise day and I got paid to be here too. :sunglass:

[Charmingbutch21]

Hiked about 2 miles yesterday in the beautiful Alabama woods! Check out the hiking enthusiasts thread for pics :)

[ProfPacker]

Had a great workout with personal trainer today. We stay away from the knees and are just about finishing work out routine for different muscle groups. The workout was for an hour. I we to the outside pool, read and then swam 10 laps

[cinnamongrrl]

Did I post earlier? I thought I had..hmm

Well I walked the dog for 40 minutes or so this morning...did a lot of running around..one thing entailed walking up a mountain top for an interview...

AND!

I joined the Daily Burn...

I have perused MANY workouts...and I think the variety will keep my interest. And it's great that you can do different things in a day...on top of the calendar they arrange for you..

There is also an eating plan with daily burn which I'm trying for free along with the workouts. I haven't looked into that yet...I, however,HAVE started my own "diet" where I give my dog 1/3 -1/2 of my food. Not only am I eating less..I'm making better choices for us both...like the other night...Taco Bell...NOT a good idea...for either of us...

[cinnamongrrl]

ok...so...

I tried one of the workouts...

Kickin' it with Keaira to be specific....a kick boxing workout...maybe that's obvious.. I LOVED it! I feel my butt for sure...there's SO much to choose from.. Boredom be GONE!

Oh...and something I did NOT know...you can track your progress.. Like for example... we did burpees...and they have you track how many you do. Hopefully next time I will do more. AND they track your calories burned...I'm sure it's approximate...but still... LOVE IT!

[Kelt]

<snip>I, however,HAVE started my own "diet" where I give my dog 1/3 -1/2 of my food. Not only am I eating less..I'm making better choices for us both...like the other night...Taco Bell...NOT a good idea...for either of us...

My first thought was "poor dog!" Now what does that say? That we think more about what we feed our pets that our selves? Glad you are "both" making better choices. :thumbsup:

I spent about an hour and half puttering around in the soft sand trying not to do more tendon damage. Fail. I've had it up most of the afternoon, I hate tendon problems, they take seemingly forever to heal.

At least it was really nice out early today, we're having a hot snap and it's kind of miserable out there now. Tomorrow is another day...

:theisland:

[nycfem]

Free Saturday! Spent 2.5 hours in the park by the river, walking and doing stair walking. Then went to the gym and did 1hr 15 min on stair master (45/50 intervals), then 30 min weight lifting, 30 min ab/leg/back exercises on mat, and 15 min stretching. I shall sleep good tonight :)

[Candelion]

Bought a new pair of runners. Walked briskly around the lake to break them in for a good long run tomorrow. This is the lake (as if you are interested :p)

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/431f4324-d902-46a8-a7c0-4a731ca2cee6_zpsdb997a96.png?t=1406400964


I'm one of those runners that like my shoes to be as close to bare feet as possible. No arch support. No ankle support. But I will NEVER resort to these.
NEVER!!! :|

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/9a37d264-7b97-4eb6-9b87-f8507df3aff3_zps4e666e14.jpg?t=1406414901

[Gemme]

Candelion, that's a lovely lake!

Thank you for not giving in to the feet shoes.

*shiver*

:|

[Tommi]

Smiling, or was I smirking,....that no pain no gain slogan going through my head as I climbed the stairs for a second time today. I thought of jen and bb climbing flights of stairs where they lived , almost every day.

How can the July 20-27, Olivia Culinary Cruise, to Italy, France and Spain hurt me if I am at home ...

Two trips a day to my BFF's house as they cruise around, drinking wine, going to vinyards, eating all that cruise ship food, looking for that perfect T-shirt for me and and apron for my girl,,... celebrating their one year wedding anniversary. I am handyman, housplant sitter and Cat Whisperer. Taking care of their 4 critters, two of them live in their upstairs, with their own food and litter box, so I must hike the stairs for hungry cats....

I am going to the pool every morning..I think the Jacuzzi tonight is needed.
Whimp.....two flights of stairs and I wanted a pizza, but had...a bunch of fruit and some halibut they cooked for me before they left.

WOW ny, you are amazing..

[Kelt]

Free Saturday! Spent 2.5 hours in the park by the river, walking and doing stair walking. Then went to the gym and did 1hr 15 min on stair master (45/50 intervals), then 30 min weight lifting, 30 min ab/leg/back exercises on mat, and 15 min stretching. I shall sleep good tonight :)

You didn't really think I'd leave this alone did you? :seeingstars:

I vote for "stay in the park and do more stairs there".

But you already knew that. :cheesy:

[Gemme]

Everyone needs a change of pace now and again, Kelt, and we all know Jennifer goes through her paces far more and faster than the rest of us slow pokes.

:seeingstars:

[traumaqueen]

I'm one of those runners that like my shoes to be as close to bare feet as possible. No arch support. No ankle support. But I will NEVER resort to these.
NEVER!!! :|

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/9a37d264-7b97-4eb6-9b87-f8507df3aff3_zps4e666e14.jpg?t=1406414901

Lol where'd you find these? Old man feet sneakers! I actually REALLY like the Vibram FiveFingers. However, I was no easy convert... Defintely had to get over the form factor! Love em for track and road running, not so much for trails. I still like a little more support on the trails around here (too much potential for stubbed toes, twisted ankles).

Slow start to this morning but we are heading out to do some climbing around a place called Montezuma. Last time I climbed up there I got stuck on a crack for about 30 minutes... Here's hoping for no Montezuma's revenge!

Enjoy the day!

[Charmingbutch21]

Just finished 2 hours of softball practice. 99 degrees with the heat index. August is going to be a beast!

[CyberStud]

After an amazing 6hr hike a few days ago, I've been a little bit lazy. Well that's changing this week as I crank up my activities, before the Gym divorces me! Started of this morning 15min yoga and 15min pilates followed by 45min HIIT cycle. After work I plan to do a 45min upper body weight resistance workout keeping the reps low and the weights high.

[ProfPacker]

Had a great night at gym. Stretching, cardio, warm up, upper body and abs, gluts, more stretching, swam for 45 minutes. .. feel good

[Daktari]

A few miles here and there on't velo does it for me.

Having been off the bike, whilst caring for Teh Pops, I've been walking a whole lot more and have been struggling to keep my weight above 110lbs [yeah I know, I iz a twig].

Thankfully now care duties are over, I'm back in the comfort zone and back on the bike for a few miles in sun.

[WingsOnFire]

well I finally got my membership at the community center so I can use their pool to continue my pool therapy. Super excited! Of course I forgot my swim clothes today lol... but it's a start!

Hoping to go home after work and make myself leave the cool A/C and go to work out

[alwaysbeannie]

Finished school now back to working out again. Survived first day on insanity :seeingstars: totally worth it

[MysticOceansFL]

Yes nothing like a good work out in the gym working the upper body doing 12 to 15 sets of reps and a five minute rest in between and then switching to do the lower body same amount of reps and so on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and one day on the week end! Gotta love it!

[nycfem]

Sunday: 1 hr stair master, 30 min. weight lifting, 30 min yoga
Monday: 30 min. stair master in between work and therapy
Today: 1 hr stair master, 15 min. weight lifting, 15 min. ab, back, and leg exercises, 15 min. stretching

[ProfPacker]

nycfem you got 30 minutes in between work and therapy? was that to settle down from work or get ready for therapy? lol

yesterday, after work went to gym, swam for about 15 laps and then started to cramp in my calf so I stopped swimming.

No gym today because I got my hair cut and did want to ruin it, lol. hair cut was with exercise in mind....I needed to take some off so my hair wouldn't bother me in swim cap.

Dara Torres I am not but oh how I dream of having her body (she wouldn't be so bad either)

[Kelt]

Still trolling the beach each morning, still going slowly. My achilles got bad enough that I resorted to lidocaine patches for a few days to calm things down enough to walk at all. I've never used it for anything other than trigger points before but it worked. Having to keep that in mind and be extra careful not to get into "if it doesn't hurt, I can use it" mentality. Going to go without for a bit just to let it hurt again as a biofeedback tool.

Sucks. Also knocks out most of my PT exercises. It's a good thing I've got an appointment tomorrow to figure out how to work around this. :blink:

[Gemme]

Hope your doc can help, Kelt. It stinks being driven but not having a fully operational car to drive.

:blink:

[CyberStud]

The usual morning yoga stretches of 30mins followed by 15mins intense pilates workout...oooh how I hate planks but they're effective! I finished the day on my turbo trainer for 90mins with intermittent high resistance for a nice leg and butt workout. :fastcycling:

[Charmingbutch21]

A bit tardy, but I did a 2.5 mile hike yesterday afternoon. The mountain trail is tough on the knees but I can still skitter around this morning :)

[Kelt]

Interlude on injuries, this guy nails it. :blink:

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This morning beach walk 2 miles (ish)

Just finished the second of three sessions of incredibly painful "try this" for the day. It seems I also have incurable shitty ankle.

:theisland:

[ProfPacker]

had a one hour work out with trainer today. Last one:(. She really pushed me. followed it up with a 1/2 mile swim. Now I am exhausted but rested.

btw: hair worked great in the bathing cap...not pinching of the hair line. yay

[nycfem]

30 min stair master (40/60 intervals), 15 min weight lifting, 15 min yoga

TGIF!!!

[cinnamongrrl]

well....this morning I started off doing a daily burn video....it got very repetitive....and that bores me quickly. I switched to yoga for about 20 minutes. It made my back feel good.... :)

then 3.5 hours of cleaning....I get paid to do it ;) its like getting paid to get a workout....

then got home and walked Jacques for over 30 minutes...some of it uphill....

then.....went dancing :) Which was probably negated by the giant ale I drank..lol

[ProfPacker]

Finally got myself to.gym. did at least one hour of routines trainer gave me. Lifting 18 pound bar curl, crunches and sit up without machine but strength on total ab machine has increased to 60 pounds since last week when it was 50 lbs. Did 60 reps. Did cardio and stretching as well.

[Candelion]

Ran to the local Jazz Festival. Chilled. Ran home. How many kms? Didn't keep track...wouldn't have been very jazz of me. ;)

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[cinnamongrrl]

I took the pup for a walk on a Blue Ridge Parkway trail. A lot of uphill.....then a lot of downhill lol Both good things, just wish I had better shoes with me.

Right now... I'm exercising my patience...the hardest thing of all.....for me :)

[Charmingbutch21]

Two hours of softball practice this morning. Got it done before the heat kicked in.

Scored a nasty bruise on my shin from a line drive while I was pitching. Owie!!!

[nycfem]

Yesterday: 30 min stair master (intervals 45/65), 15 min. weight lifting, 15 min. yoga
Today: same drill on stair master, 15 min ab and leg exercises on mat, 15 min stretching

I've been side stepping on the stair master just to jazz things up (Wink, wink Candelion). I also tried backwards stepping but I foresaw the possibility of a disaster and turned back around soon enough.

[CyberStud]

Energy levels have been a bit low for a few days as I'm juice fasting for 30 days. So haven't done anything too extreme but I've increased my yoga to 60mins and HIIT cycle for 20mins each day. Also I'm doing the 30 day situps and pushups challenge to distract me and help with the count down.

[nycfem]

30 min stair master (50/65 intervals), 15 min weight lifting, 15 min stretching

I will never be the people who text while doing planks. Just sayin'...

[easygoingfemme]

People text while planking?

Well, I've been known to throw a toy to the dog to get him to leave me alone while planking...

Today was 30 minutes rowing, some plank and crunches. Worked out my hands on paperwork.

[Daktari]

If using both arms for planking and not those insane one armed side planks then texting is really easy...once one is past counting the seconds for each. and. every. plank. phase. :|

[ProfPacker]

Just swam a mile

[nycfem]

30 min stair master (50/65 intervals), 15 min. weight lifting, 15 min. yoga

It was a tired day, and I almost stopped after 15 minutes on the stair master, but somehow I managed to get past it and go into that zone of no longer thinking about it.

[diamondrose]

1hour on the tred mill random mode. Max speed 4.2 with max incline of 5.0

[Charmingbutch21]

12 mins on the treadmill - warm up then ran 8 mins
11 mins on the elliptical
13 mins on the recumbent elliptical - 6 mins arms only
Stretching

[Kelt]

I feel remiss in not reporting my workouts. But, there haven't been any. The last three days the tides have been terrible (unless I want to wear a headlamp and go at 3am) and I've been short of staff in life. Yeah, I know, busy doesn't cut it excuse-wise.

However, my incurable-shitty-ankle is doing much better now that I have been using the very painful solution. All in all, I think it will net out in my being able to do more and sooner than I had thought when better tides return.

The whole pack-move thing is picking up steam so I am doing a fair amount of 'lifting'. :curtain: Does that count?

[ProfPacker]

Sitting at gym resting. Stretching with foam roller, warm up exercises. 8 minutes cardio on treadmile. Up to 3.5 speed incline automatically adjusted, glutes abs, curling bar, lats, triceps, biceps and 9 there sit ups etc. Work out an hour I love . Came in exhausted leaving with energy

[Candelion]

A quick 5km run through fog this morning before work. Glad I got it out of the way this morning...too tired tonight for anything.


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[WingsOnFire]

well I finally started going to the pool at the community center last Friday... ended up doing aqua zumba.. boy was I exhausted. but it felt great.

Unfortunately I ended up with the stomach flu this week so I am hoping to get back to it this weekend.

[nycfem]

30 min stairmaster (50/65 intervals)
15 min weight lifting and floor exercises (abs, legs, back)
15 min stretching and yoga

The woman next to me on the stair master was talking on the phone. "If I'm going to have children with you, you need to get a job" and on and on. Sigh.

[cinnamongrrl]

3 hours of heavy cleaning in the morning.....

2 hours of somewhat strenuous hiking... best of all it was at Dupont state forest.... a place Ive been longing to hike... :)

[diamondrose]

1 hr on treadmill max speed 4.2 with max incline 5.0

Back to the gym tomorrow to make up for this Saturday out of town.

[Charmingbutch21]

11 mins on the treadmill - warm up then ran 8 mins
10 mins on the elliptical
13 mins on the recumbent elliptical - 7 mins arms only
Stretching

[ProfPacker]

I love my swimming, was in a zone, look up and some one is not only sharing my lane but is doing the side stroke so her fucking legs almost hit me. Then she is fucking directing me .how to swim in the lane. I couldn't go on, so I get out. She had the lane alone for 5 minutes and gest out when a benn. tter swimmer got in. Trying to get calm again
Nn

[candy_coated_bitch]

I am excercizing my need for rest and sleeping LOL

[cinnamongrrl]

I got up wicked early and got a 20 minute step workout with weights since my yoga dvd wouldnt play......

then went to work and did 4 hours of heavy cleaning.....lots of bending lifting and running up and down stairs too.....

came home and took Jacques for about a 20 min walk....not brisk since he was cooped up all day and wanted to go sniffing.....

now a final workout before bed....I keep forgetting i have daily burn now....I reallyyy need a kettle bell cuz that workout looks phenom!

[Kelt]

I got up wicked early and got a 20 minute step workout with weights since my yoga dvd wouldnt play......

then went to work and did 4 hours of heavy cleaning.....lots of bending lifting and running up and down stairs too.....

came home and took Jacques for about a 20 min walk....not brisk since he was cooped up all day and wanted to go sniffing.....

now a final workout before bed....I keep forgetting i have daily burn now....I reallyyy need a kettle bell cuz that workout looks phenom!

This is where the oldie comes is and tells you "Stuff wears out ya know!" Fitness can happen with less work. :cheesy:

Yeah I know, wrong crowd for that one. I'm having a hard time with it myself.

Got out on the beach for a while this morning and really enjoyed it. Didn't get but about two mile along before the ball-o-ouch on the end of my leg fired up again. But it was a really nice morning.

:theisland:

[cinnamongrrl]

yes my guru.... I know... I admit I'm pushing a bit because I've plateaued....

but....it's not like Im forcing myself...I'm enjoying the feeling of my body getting stronger. In fact, tonight I incorporated 2 exercises I truly hate; burpees and mountain climbers. I modified the mountain climber using a step....but its still effectual... :) I also did a lot of weighted squats. I joined a hiking club and dont want to look like a wuss. The mountains in New England are glorified hills by comparison to the Blue Ridge and Appalachians....

[Daktari]

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

[easygoingfemme]

Danced last night until 2am today.
Up with the dog at 6am... not cool.
Lawn work.
Cooking for the masses.

[nycfem]

Yesterday: 30 min stair master (50/65 intervals), 20 min. weight lifting, 10 min. stretching

Today: same routine on stair master, 15 min leg/ab floor exercises, 15 min. yoga

My new cat Cheerio had heart surgery and the rest of the day is caring for her, so the gym really centers me. It makes a big difference.

[BestButchBoy]

Pushups = 50

Free weights lifted various 3 reps of 10

3 reps of squats

Biked 10 miles on West Side Highway bike path

Now

ZZzzzzzz.

[Gráinne]

I joined a health club near my home with all the bells and whistles, including an all-year pool and an indoor track. I've already tried the pool and felt incredible after 30 minutes of back and forth. Today, I bought a pair of jazzy neon-purple running shoes and lots of loud socks and hit that track! 13 laps = 1 mile, and I did about 16 (lost count). Of those, I actually got completely around the track "running" like a demented zombie several times, and I did others in a kind of walk-run (such as: walk to one landmark, then jog to another landmark, and repeat). My shoes felt great and so did I after all that. That's it, I'm in. There's no good excuse not to move (I personally don't like the word 'exercise', but I can move :)).

I've also tried a Yoga-stretch class, which isn't as hardcore on poses but more of an all-over stretch (hence the name). Then there's a sort of relaxation at the end. I was so relaxed, I almost fell asleep :-[.

All of that seems to calm my chronic "monkey brain". I have raging ADD and have faced the fact that I have to work with my rapid-firing brain, not against it. If my moving program works, I'm going to keep it up. Getting in some semblance of shape wasn't the first goal, but that would be nice, of course :).

I also stopped at a Wendy's for a quick dinner, which is usually kryptonite for me. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and a side salad :). I believe what I eat also affects my ADD for better or worse. I'm doing my own thing on that front also, but started with not eating starches after 5 P.M. That's about the opposite of what most people do at dinner, with breadbaskets, potatoes, and pasta, not to mention sugary things for dessert. I can have those things, but whole wheat if possible and for breakfast and lunch. I'm working on the sugary things, getting rid of them, as they do nothing but give me "jumping bean" brain. I'm listening to my body, as in "this feels good and this is good for me to eat" vs. "Ugh, that didn't do anything!" I love it, even if it's a program I make up as I go along.

[Candelion]

Ran 16 km. this morning (10 miles). This afternoon jumped rope for 17 minutes (3 trips)



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[Gemme]

Ran 16 km. this morning (10 miles). This afternoon jumped rope for 17 minutes (3 trips)



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Make it dark and it will be HEALTHY for you to eat chocolate.

[Candelion]

OMG! I put an apostrophe in "its"...over and over and over again! :|

I need chocolate now, Gemme, and milk chocolate at that! Shoot me now!





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[Gemme]

OMG! I put an apostrophe in "its"...over and over and over again! :|

I need chocolate now, Gemme, and milk chocolate at that! Shoot me now!


I

Nope. Now you went and done it, grammar criminal.

AND you dangled your 'I' too.

Consecutive sentences!

No milk, chocolate or otherwise, for you!

How about an espresso shot?

[Gemme]

As for the exercise stuff, I'm still on the back burner. My neck was poked and prodded and massaged with some nice smelling oil by my chiro today and I was given a couple more stretching exercises to do. It feels better but is still sore and tight.

If I forgot to mention it earlier, my upper body (neck, shoulders and upper back) has freaked out on and off for the past two weeks, making exercise other than walking a bit difficult.

Hopefully, things will iron out and all these whatknots will loosen up. This is not how I prefer my kink, thankyouverymuch.

:eyebat:

As a side note, keeping a lid on my cravings has been tough and I've given in plenty of times but I'm happy to report the needle on the scale hasn't moved much. Just about a pound and a half...totally within my normal day to day fluctuation range. A small win, but I'll take it.

I can't wait to get back to working so hard I have to peel the spandex off like a banana.

Oh, and I found red velvet cookies with white macadamia nuts.

Eeep.

:blink:

[Candelion]

Nope. Now you went and done it, grammar criminal.

AND you dangled your 'I' too.

Consecutive sentences!

No milk, chocolate or otherwise, for you!

How about an espresso shot?

Okay, okay...I didn't cave to the chocolate...I'm in the zone, baby!

But look at that! I DID dangle an "I". I never thought I had anything to dangle. This definitely cures my dangle envy. And ooooh....isn't it the cutest little dangler? :) Off to do my planks!

[nycfem]

I did 30 minutes on the stair master (50/65 intervals) and then 15 minutes weight lifting and 15 minutes stretching. I'm in between summer school ending and regular school starting so I'm looking forward to going to the gym or the park most days until I leave for Fire Island on the 22nd.

[diamondrose]

After running call after call and getting off hours late from work, I was easily ready to throw in the towel to head directly home. Despite being exhausted, I pushed through it and held true to no excuses. I worked out for 30 Minutes on the elliptical random/reverse mode level 10. I wasn't able to do the full hour today with getting off so late and having to be back first thing/ wee hours of the morning..important thing is I went for the time I did have :)

[CyberStud]

Yay, I'm finally back at the gym today after a couple of weeks off. Energy levels are on the up and only two weeks left of my juice fast. Still taking slow so I can still function in the real world, started with weight training the upper body with high reps but low weights and finished with 45mins moderate cycle on the recumbent bike....it's good to be back :)

[diamondrose]

Today I went to the gym to make up for shorting myself yesterday. I did 10 mins on the elliptical hill climb mode. I also did a 50 min Zumba class :). . Tomorrow I'll be back on schedule.

[nycfem]

I was too tired today to exercise so I took a nap and then went to the gym :)

I did 30 minutes on the stair master (50/65 intervals), 15 min. leg, back, and ab exercises, and 15 min yoga.

I continue to be stressed out as my new cat Cheerio recovers from heart surgery, and the gym routine is keeping me from losing my marbles!

[diamondrose]

Today I did a 1 hr Zumba class