Talk about your exercise experience today

[Charmingbutch21]

12 mins on the treadmill (8 running) for warmup
Upper body weights
Bicep curl
Tricep press
Shoulder press
Chest press
Pec fly
Stretching

[Jayce]

4 mile hike with my nephew...jebus...lol

[deathbypoem]

Pilates are kicking my ass! I am def feeling the burn, but oh what a good one it is. Sweating like a beast. Im sure all the deod in the world couldn't get me right.. right now lmao! Killin' it today on these 'cises!

[Gemme]

I can turn my head without excruciating pain!

Sometimes, it's the little things.....

:blink:

[nycfem]

Yesterday: 30 min. Stair Master (55/65 intervals), 15 min. leg exercises with leg weights, 15 minutes glorious stretching

Today: same routine with stair master, 15 min. weight lifting, 15 min. yoga

I had a stressful night because Cheerio had to go to the doc again today to make sure her ulcer secondary to anesthesia during her heart surgery was healing. Thank goodness it is. I was worried about her sutures rupturing in the whole process but luckily she was okay. I wish I could explain everything to her so that she'd come out from under the bed. The exercise continues to keep me centered during this hard time.

[fever]

Putting one foot in front of the other and rebuilding body strength by going to the pool. It hurt, but the outcome will be worth it. :rrose:

[Charmingbutch21]

11 mins on the Octane machine (6 mins arms only) for warmup
Lower body weights
Calf press
Inner & outer thigh
Leg curl
Leg press
Leg extensions
Stretching

[Gráinne]

I made it through one week of daily yoga practice and haven't felt this Gumby-ish and good in a very, very long time. Besides the physical, I have noticed a mental benefit (besides relaxation). When I started at the beginning of the week, I had a lot of fears and "you can't"s in my brain. They went like this:
"You are going to fall if you stand on one leg"
"You are going to get stuck"
"You can't balance on a ball"
"You can't lay on a ball"
and so on. Despite being checked out medically and even encouraged to do this, I would stop if something was going to "hurt my back" or "I'll fall"-according to me.

Today I went into class and decided that I wouldn't stop for one of those "I can't"s. If something hurt, then yes, but nothing has ever hurt in a bad way so far. I wanted to see if my body would do what I wanted, if I didn't shut it down with "I can't".

In one hour, I found I can stand on one leg/balance on my sitbone/put my feet on the floor behind my head (laying down)/get into a stretch and not get stuck. I wish the instructor had done the big ball, because I was on fire.

This makes me wonder what other "I can't"s lurk in the recesses of my mind.

[nycfem]

Today I walked and mainly stair-stepped (1800 stair steps) in Riverside Park for 2.5 hours. Numbers nerd in da house :)

[vagina]

o-50GjySwew

[Candelion]

o-50GjySwew


Really? I Thought Vagina's Exercise Was Kegel, Kegel, Kegel.

[ProfPacker]

I need to say that when she "gallops" she looks like big bird. haha. And, do the instructions say button down sweater and pearls needed. haha.

hysterical

[vagina]

I need to say that when she "gallops" she looks like big bird. haha. And, do the instructions say button down sweater and pearls needed. haha.

hysterical


I believe that the instructions say that only the Cameltoe is necessary, the rest are props so substitute as necessary.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I walked a dog that I am dog sitting twice! That is way more exercise than I would have motivation to do on my own right now.

[Gemme]

I'm officially back on the wagon. I'm not healed fully but I am going stir crazy and that won out. I kept it super low key and mild though.

T33 and I had a lovely reunion. 65 minutes of purposeful walking made us both happy.

Stats: 318 calories, 3.05 miles

[Jayce]

Started by morning doing inline skating...did about an hour yay! Need to get creative tomorrow since I cut my foot later in the morning...

[nycfem]

I did the exact same thing today at the same time. It was good weather again so why not :)

Today I walked and mainly stair-stepped (1800 stair steps) in Riverside Park for 2.5 hours.

[ProfPacker]

My much needed exercise today was a 3 hour nap after going to dentist and scheduling root canal for next Saturday. Going out dancing tonight and that should count as some exercise

[Gráinne]

Probably the single dumbest idea I've ever had-Yoga at 100 degrees +. There was more skin in that room than a dermatologist's convention. It was like practicing yoga on the Sun. By halfway, I gave up on my hair and was wondering how the human body could hold so much water. I cannot express how horrible it was. I also cannot express how great (and accomplished) I feel. Class next Saturday at 4 ;).

[Gemme]

Another good workout at the gym this morning!

Stats: 343 calories, 3.19 miles, 65 minutes

[cinnamongrrl]

yesterday......

I took Jacques for a brisk 15 minute walk before work.....

5 hours of heavy cleaning and many many stairs....soooo many stairs.....

another walk to the park and around the neighborhood...about 20 min....

Ive also started doing calf raises whenever Im waiting in line....its a few minutes of otherwise wasted time that can be put to good use....I need strong legs for hiking!

and.....gulp......

Im going to seriously start the couch to 5k.....I have had a goal weight in mind for beginning....and Im now 4 lbs away...after losing 18 lbs :) :)

Im looking forward to being able to say Im a runner. Since I had childhood asthma, the gym teacher always sat me out. Im looking forward to becoming aqcuainted with my inner athlete.... :)

[Candelion]

Went for an 18 km run (11 miles). Maybe I'll do some planks in a bit, Enjoying a tall glass of iced water and a Laughing Cow cheese triangle. Happy Sunday to all!

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[Gemme]

My workout started fine today but then I became a grumpy Judgey McJudgerson. There's this guy and he does the EXACT same thing every time I've seen him (2 or 3 times thus far) and it hits every single nasty nerve I have.

He starts normal enough but then he starts running and when he runs he clears his throat, every 60 to 90 seconds. I'm not talking a regular throat clearing. I'm talking about a noisy, obnoxious phlegmy half cough half throat clearing. Every 60 to 90 seconds. For 30 minutes.

Now, honestly that's not what it takes to drive me up a wall. For that, I can turn up my music and that usually covers that sound. For the most part. Enough for me to get over myself.

However, it's the combination of that sound plus his sneaker skidding that just makes me wince inside and there's no volume level high enough to cover those shrieky sounds.

I just want to turn to him and scream, "Pick up your feet!!!!" but he seems oblivious to it. He has his iPod and he just runs along, like nothing's wrong.

And he set up with only one treadmill between us. There was nowhere to escape. I was too far into the workout to restart elsewhere without being equally grumpy about feeling forced to move in the middle of my workout. One grump is as good as another, right?

I just can't believe he can't hear it. I wish he would change shoes or pick his damn feet up or something! It really, really, really, really bugs me.

:blink:

I did, however, finish my hour plus cool down.

Random program, levels 3-9. 343 calories, 3.19 miles.

[nycfem]

snuck a gym session in (and a shower!) prior to a queer wedding today:
30 min. Stair Master (Interval program, 55/65)
15 min. weight lifting
15 min. stretching

[Gemme]

Workouts are getting better and better, which is good because starting Wednesday, my time off is over.

*cry*

I wish I were smart or lucky enough to create something that would allow for myself to be independently wealthy (you know, since the whole lottery thing isn't working out) but alas......it hasn't happened yet.

Today's workout culminated in a final tally of 405 calories and 3.24 miles.

Nice!

[cinnamongrrl]

I found a greenway type area right by my house...like literally 3 minutes away.

I walked Jacques there for a while...just seeing where it goes. There are lots of trails off of it...and... a swimming hole! Im thinking after work I can grab the pooch and head out there for a nice hike followed by a swim in the creek. That hardly seems like exercise at ALL! :)

Later I plan to either do some yoga or find something on daily burn. My back has been such a bummer... I need a good strength workout too...weights are my friend. :)

[ProfPacker]

Swam a mile

[nycfem]

30 min stair master (55/65 interval program), 15 min leg and ab exercises, and 15 min yoga

There's a woman who I see a lot at the gym who doesn't look like the stereotypical image of a lesbian. She's more on the femme end of the spectrum but not a high femme. I have always seen her, and then recently BB and I saw her at at a local LGBT film festival which was exciting to me because I thought: "She's probably queer/a lesbian!" She was by herself sitting in front of BB and me at a screening of a lesbian version of the film Rosemary's Baby! Since then I've tried to catch her eye (unfortunately I doubt she saw us at the festival), but thus far it has never worked. I want a special relationship with her that consists of a little eye contact since we have this queer thing in common even though she doesn't know I'm queer. Hmmm...

[Daktari]

Cycled a few miles over the last couple of weeks. :bicycle:

Been hither and thither, messing around taking photographs at a wedding all day.
Dancing...sober dancing...none of the muggles were tipsy enough to dance yet. We were a motley crew fer sure. :cheesy:
I love dancing as exercise but sadly the ole damaged lungs don't let me do as much as I would like. :|

And now I'm cream crackered! [UK>US: rhyming slang for knackered/really rather tired]but wired because of copious amounts of full caffeine tea all day

[diamondrose]

Today I did 1 hour Zumba class and 15 mins on treadmill. Yesterday I did 45 mins on treadmill, 15 mins on elliptical, and 15 mins strength training.

[Charmingbutch21]

Two hours of softball practice yesterday. It was smokin hot. I was so sweaty and smelly, but went directly to a bday party at a restaurant afterwards. Lol most of the team did. They put us in a corner thank goodness!

[vagina]

Hour and a half of dance crew practice.

:cheerleader:

[nycfem]

Today I did 30 min. on the Stair Master (55/65 intervals) while watching "Switched at Birth," 15 min. aerobic floor exercises, and 15 min. stretching. I answered the phone while on the Stair Master and it ended up being a work related call. I started sweating bullets- somehow having to double focus was so taxing! Of course it was my bad for answering the phone in the first place!

[Gemme]

Another good morning! My last long one for a few days.

420 calories, 3.25 miles.

[ProfPacker]

I love Switched at Birth. I have to start from the beginning, I just jumped in because it is after the Fosters. Good job on exercise no phone calls allowed lol
I did 15 minutes cardio and 1 hours of combo of arms abs, stretching.

[vagina]

Jogging downhill to surf spot, surfing for 1hr +, climbing back up hill.

[diamondrose]

Today I got off work late and was late for Zumba. I did 30 minutes of Zumba and made up the rest of the time on the treadmill random mode max speed 4.3 with max incline of 4.0. I also did some arm strength training.

[Charmingbutch21]

25 mins cardio (elliptical and treadmill)
Entire circuit - upper and lower body weights - 1 set each machine

[vagina]

2 hrs Dance Crew Practice

:princess:

[diamondrose]

45 min Zumba 15 mins elliptical and 15 mins insanity workout.

[cinnamongrrl]

Before work:

a brisk walk with Jacques in the park...it used to take 20 minutes but I've gotten faster so now 15ish to complete the circuit....

5 hours of lots and lots of heavy cleaning...

another walk to the park after work...

dancin' to bluegrass for 2 hours....it counts :)

[Charmingbutch21]

20 mins on the recumbent bike
10 mins on the arc trainer
Another full circuit of upper and lower body weights

[Jayce]

I went cycling for about 3 hours this evening...nice to see my familiar landmarks again

[Venus007]

I went for a fast walk this morning outside, still hot out but nothing like once the sun comes up.

I have been walking inside (which I am none to keen on) to beat the Texas heat, it is relenting a bit while it is dark out, 75 instead of 95. Fall is coming!!

[diamondrose]

Today I went to the gym since I won't make it there tomorrow. I volunteered to assist in transporting some fur babies to their new forever home. Today I did one hour on the treadmill and 15 mins strength .

[cinnamongrrl]

I did a 7 mile hike with a lot of uphill. And then, of course, a lot of downhill.

Usually I say hiking doesn't count cuz it's so much fun. BUT....this counts. Fo sho. My legsbuttfeet say so!

[cinnamongrrl]

Yoga to start my day...and to help put all my muscles back in their proper places... :)

Plus...my brain just feels better after yoga....ya know?

[diamondrose]

1 hr zumba

[Rockinonahigh]

A few months ago I bought this thing called the Kruncher,I paid something like $60.00 for it from Fingerhut.It's on of those abb thingys that looked like it could fill a gap I have had in my workout program since sit ups and crunchie's are bad for my lower back...I can do them but pay a price for it.This gizzmo works on that spot that is right under you ribs that likes to hand around forever.I have been using it for a couple of weeks and low and be hold it dose work and work well.It can be rained up to three positions for harder work plus I can use it for a couple of other things plus it strengthens the back.so far so good..crossing fingers.

[Kelt]

I have gone from somewhat to entirely worthless on the exercise front. Sitting in a car for a week hasn't helped. I brought a couple of PT props with and am doing that so as to not backslide too much though.

I'll get home in a couple of days and then everything will hit the fan and at least I will be moving around more. Pretty darn antsy. Grrr.

:blink:

[Gemme]

I'm with you, Kelt. As soon as I got the neck thing worked out and got back into the gym, I had something else pop up and this is a doozy. I never knew exactly how connected my glute, upper thigh and hip was to my every movement.....until whatever this is began.

I hate to say it but I think I'm going to have to break down and seek out a physician. It's affecting everything.....work, sleep....even now, I'm in pain just sitting up (and this is usually one of the 'safer' positions). Oy.

It's official. I have a case of the falling apart 40's.

:blink:

[Kelt]

I'm with you, Kelt. As soon as I got the neck thing worked out and got back into the gym, I had something else pop up and this is a doozy. I never knew exactly how connected my glute, upper thigh and hip was to my every movement.....until whatever this is began.

I hate to say it but I think I'm going to have to break down and seek out a physician. It's affecting everything.....work, sleep....even now, I'm in pain just sitting up (and this is usually one of the 'safer' positions). Oy.

It's official. I have a case of the falling apart 40's.

:blink:

You're gonna need a referral to a PT. Let me know if you want the inside skinny on what to look for. The whole medial glute/psoas/lower ab network can kill ya.

You have my sympathies. :praying:

[nycfem]

Wednesday, before vacation: my usual 1 hr in the gym with stair master, weight lifting, and stretching.
Thursday, and Friday- off (pack day -so to speak- and travel day)
Sat, Sun, Mon while on vacation at the beach: 1 combined hour of weight lifting and leg exercises with ankle weights and yoga, all in morning; then 2 hour beach walk at sunset (except Saturday, I did a 1.5 hour walk instead of 2 hr)
Since we are vacationing on Fire Island I am walking by lots of naked queer people. Needless to say, it beats television!

[Rockinonahigh]

I'm with you, Kelt. As soon as I got the neck thing worked out and got back into the gym, I had something else pop up and this is a doozy. I never knew exactly how connected my glute, upper thigh and hip was to my every movement.....until whatever this is began.

I hate to say it but I think I'm going to have to break down and seek out a physician. It's affecting everything.....work, sleep....even now, I'm in pain just sitting up (and this is usually one of the 'safer' positions). Oy.

It's official. I have a case of the falling apart 40's.

:blink:

I had this happen when I stopped riding horses when I hit my late 50's.Yes riding works all those parts that keep the lower parts of our bodies strong and flexable.I haven't found much to so the same things that riding dose,it even effected my balance to some degree.Their was a horses for rent stable hear that had reliable horses to rent out,but at $20.00 an hour it didn't last long,to bad it was still cheeper than owning one.

[Gemme]

You're gonna need a referral to a PT. Let me know if you want the inside skinny on what to look for. The whole medial glute/psoas/lower ab network can kill ya.

You have my sympathies. :praying:

I had this happen when I stopped riding horses when I hit my late 50's.Yes riding works all those parts that keep the lower parts of our bodies strong and flexable.I haven't found much to so the same things that riding dose,it even effected my balance to some degree.Their was a horses for rent stable hear that had reliable horses to rent out,but at $20.00 an hour it didn't last long,to bad it was still cheeper than owning one.

With some research under my belt and having talked to one of my customers about it, I'd have to say it's looking more and more like Sciatica.

Frack.

Kelt, I'll take your skinny. You never know what might help.

I find it especially reassuring that "they" say unless it's severe enough for surgery, I basically get to wait it out but it may take weeks to dissipate.

And it can come back anytime.

:blink:

Oh, joy.

So I have armed myself with: a rolling pin, a foam roller, two kinds of roll on pain relief, several types of hot and cold/hot patches to wear during the day, a pillow between my knees at night, OTC pain relief, ice packs and a crap load of walking.

Because I've got to be weird.

And because walking helps.

Crouching bad.

Walking upright good, mostly.

Until I spasm.

Sitting on floor bad.

Sitting upright in chair good, mostly.

Until I spasm.

Bent over from the waist bad.

Side bends good, mostly.

Until I spasm.

I think I'd be alright if the damn pain stayed in one spot but it migrates.

A lot.

Thanks for those who sent notes and suggestions. It's appreciated!

This is a horse of a different color for me. Usually I can pinpoint that THIS is when this or that happened but I did NOTHING and this started. No tweak. No jerk. I didn't sleep 'wrong'. One minute I was fine and the next I had lighting bolts of pain skidding down my backside and leg.

Soooooo....I am still exercising. Some. Walking. Nothing to write home about but it's better than nada.

My job is fairly physical. Some days more so than others but I always have a lot of bending and crouching and the like so work hasn't been a picnic lately. You should have seen me changing out my toilet seat on Sunday. It took me over an hour because every time I crouched down........ZAP.

I think it's subsiding some but I feel like my body's working against me now and that kinda sucks. It was it and me against the world before but now it feels like a betrayal.

BUT

I have a plan and if it continues past the weekend I'll get the ball rolling for an official evaluation. In the meantime, I'll keep going with my homegrown healthcare.

[Rockinonahigh]

With some research under my belt and having talked to one of my customers about it, I'd have to say it's looking more and more like Sciatica.

Frack.

Kelt, I'll take your skinny. You never know what might help.

I find it especially reassuring that "they" say unless it's severe enough for surgery, I basically get to wait it out but it may take weeks to dissipate.

And it can come back anytime.

:blink:

Oh, joy.

So I have armed myself with: a rolling pin, a foam roller, two kinds of roll on pain relief, several types of hot and cold/hot patches to wear during the day, a pillow between my knees at night, OTC pain relief, ice packs and a crap load of walking.

Because I've got to be weird.

And because walking helps.

Crouching bad.

Walking upright good, mostly.

Until I spasm.

Sitting on floor bad.

Sitting upright in chair good, mostly.

Until I spasm.

Bent over from the waist bad.

Side bends good, mostly.

Until I spasm.

I think I'd be alright if the damn pain stayed in one spot but it migrates.

A lot.

Thanks for those who sent notes and suggestions. It's appreciated!

This is a horse of a different color for me. Usually I can pinpoint that THIS is when this or that happened but I did NOTHING and this started. No tweak. No jerk. I didn't sleep 'wrong'. One minute I was fine and the next I had lighting bolts of pain skidding down my backside and leg.

Soooooo....I am still exercising. Some. Walking. Nothing to write home about but it's better than nada.

My job is fairly physical. Some days more so than others but I always have a lot of bending and crouching and the like so work hasn't been a picnic lately. You should have seen me changing out my toilet seat on Sunday. It took me over an hour because every time I crouched down........ZAP.

I think it's subsiding some but I feel like my body's working against me now and that kinda sucks. It was it and me against the world before but now it feels like a betrayal.

BUT

I have a plan and if it continues past the weekend I'll get the ball rolling for an official evaluation. In the meantime, I'll keep going with my homegrown healthcare.


Gemme
I have this issue with my back so after a very long time of doing all I could to get rid of it I finely wen't to a pain doctor then after test Started taking steroid shots for the pain as a last ditch effort to be free of the sciatica constantly driving my up the wall.I couldn't sit or stand for long plus bending was a bitch.The shots help'd a lot and last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.If you have insurance it should help pay for this,and please get a mussel relaxer it will save you lots of misery.Been there and done that.

[diamondrose]

Today after in service training, i am heading over to the gym for 1730 zumba class :)

[Daktari]

Still just lots of hither and thithering on the bike. Keeps me fit and slim.

[Gráinne]

Well, firstly, I don't know what got under my bonnet today but I couldn't work it out in words. So, I took it into the pool. One hour later, I still don't know exactly what was wrong but by Jove, I cleared out my brain and I was tingling. No wonder I'm always scrooging around in my seat when I see my counselor; maybe I do my best therapy when in motion.

The other day, I was doing a jog around the track when I kept glancing over at a group of four women lifting barbells under the instruction of a guy I'll call Rambo. They were working hard, but Rambo was being supportive and encouraging, not yelling. I kept going round and round, just to watch them. I was mesmerized. Of course, what is probably a very poor idea began to germinate, and the attack of the 50-foot voice began. It went like this:

(In my mother's voice)"You won't look like a lady!" My rebuttal: What the hell does that mean? If I've learned anything from this site, it's that there are eleventy billion ways to look, and that it's OK to break all the "rules". In fact, I don't have to look like someone else's idea of a gender. I can just look like me!

I do understand my mom came from an era way before women's sports were acceptable. Later in life, she enjoyed swimming, but her attitudes were hard to change. Women of her generation didn't sweat; to do that meant you were doing heavy labor and therefore weren't a "lady". Hell, my high school had two gyms; one for the boys and a half-sized one for girls. I was short but always loved basketball. However, I was shunted into field hockey. You get the idea. Women of a certain time surely didn't throw barbells over their heads. Maybe I'm confronting long-held beliefs that I never examined.

Anyway, I waited until the women left and Rambo was writing a workout on a board. It took me two more times around the track before I got up the nerve to ask what they were doing. Rambo said he and the class were watching me watch them! I was so embarrassed, but he said they're used to it and there was no offense; in fact, they consider it a compliment.

Long story longer, I think I will attend the intro class on Saturday morning. This will either be completely badass, or as ill-advised as yoga at 110 degrees (and you know how that turned out), and probably somewhere in the middle.

[nycfem]

I just got back from our vacation to Fire Island. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I did weight lifting and yoga in the morning for an hour and then a two hour sunset walk on the beach in the evening. It's lucky I've been doing all that stair climbing because walking in the sand aint no joke! It was great to walk on the beach at the ocean because it was different every day depending on the tide.

[Kelt]

Yeah, sand will usually win in the end. :cheesy:

I'll be trading in my beach walks soon and will miss it dearly but have new things to coming up once I get settled. It will be tricky to figure out ways to be low impact but I will. There will be much rock scrambling, cuz that's where the trout live, probably mountain biking in an effort to keep up with Daktari, also cuz it's everywhere, and in the winter I think I will be able to approximate the sand walking by substituting snowshoeing and maybe some cross country skiing.

I'm also looking into a place that just does personal training. A small simple gym owned by 5 women who all have degrees of some sort in training (like exercise kinesiology)and also personal level accomplishments in sports like bodybuilding and competitive weight lifting to help me continue with PT. It looks interesting, we'll see what the price tag says. :blink:

For now, I'm doing shorter walks on the beach and being generally pretty active getting ready to get ready.

:theisland:

[cinnamongrrl]

Well....

I know I haven't posted here much of late. Life stress has taken it's toll...but I am remedying that this weekend :)

However...

Stress tends to make me not eat so... I have surpassed my weight goal for beginning the couch to 5k challenge. By 4lbs. I didn't even realize this last night. I started binge watching youtube videos on the whole deal. I figured it would be another week. I found wonderfully delightful posts from an Australian woman named Vaya. Then I got up today and bam...lost 6lbs. Maybe it was vicarious exercise...hmm

After I move on Sunday I am going to find a good running track and start my couch to 5k journey. I am putting it in writing so it will bind me to it!! :koolaid::koolaid:

[nycfem]

I returned to the gym today s/p vacation. The stair master definitely informed me the break I had from it wasn't going to make things easy, as did the free weights. I did the interval program on the stair master for 30 minutes (55/65) and then an hour of weight lifting, core strengthening, and yoga.

[Kelt]

I returned to the gym today s/p vacation. The stair master definitely informed me the break I had from it wasn't going to make things easy, as did the free weights. I did the interval program on the stair master for 30 minutes (55/65) and then an hour of weight lifting, core strengthening, and yoga.

Yanno, I bet the enforced recovery period was one of the best "workout" things you could have done for yourself. :cheesy:

[Gemme]

Happy Labor Day and happy first of September!

I decided to get back into the gym today. It's 100% mental, but I seem to do best with my official restarts when they are on the 1st of a month. This being a holiday seemed to just add to the Universe's nudge in this direction.

I found that it took me a little over 20 minutes before I got comfortable. By comfortable, I don't mean fully free of discomfort. I mean that the discomfort was tolerable enough for me to put it out of my mind and concentrate on the workout itself.

Random program, levels 3-5. 315 calories, 3.01 miles, 65 minutes.

About 40 minutes into the workout, the one person that always gets under my skin when he comes around came and set up 2 treadmills down from me. This is the guy that hacks and coughs to clear his throat every 60-90 seconds or so often as well as running and dragging his feet on the belt, making that rubbery screeching sound that happens a lot on buffed flooring. Oy.

Today was a bad day for him to come in and torture me. After the past week and a half, I have no filter left and could not walk away when we both got off the mills at the same time and went to the same shelf to get a paper towel and anti-fungal/germy germ spray. I was polite enough but I did ask him about his shoes and mentioned that they were quite loud and distracting. He said that they were only a month old (LIE!) and that there was nothing he could do about them. I was able to contain myself enough to mutter under my breath that he could pick up his damn feet but only just barely.

I went to the front desk and had a nice chat with the girl upfront about what I should have done and if they could talk to someone about that and she said that I did okay and that they cannot talk to someone about noisy shoes. We vented to one another about folks with bad gym habits and I pointed him out to her when he left but she didn't recognize him as this is not her normal shift.

She is a full time student who has 3 part time jobs and is currently moving back into her off campus apartment. Rough time for her! She can't stand the people that cough on the machines without covering their mouths and especially when they don't wipe it down. She's a nice kid and I think we both felt better at the end of our talk.

Oh! I also spent over an hour walking around a mall with friends today.

[Candelion]

Played tennis with a friend from high school. She beat me two sets out of three. Winning that one set against her is a real accomplishment, though. Very pleased with myself and my time spent with my old swim team buddy. :)

Organized a mini triathlon for my niece and four nephews. Started with a bike ride...then a run...finished off with a swim. Prizes all around for the little ones.

A beautiful day! I hope you all are having a wonderful day, too! :)

[bobbi46]

Didnt go away this weekend ...things came up so i cleared my head went a little crazy on my work outs ..ran 10km..then did a 5 km hike which turned into more of a rock climb ..then gym time for 1.5 hours..and that was just today .
hot bath ..protein shake ..now doing some fun reading ..hope i can walk tomorrow or work is going to be hard ..:)

[ProfPacker]

Hadn't been to gym since beginning of the week. I swam for about 30 minutes (sharing the lane in the outside pool... last day outside pool. Then changed into work out clothes and did triceps, lats , rowing, pecs, abs, leg machines. Did 40 sit ups, lifted weights for about 20 minutes, did something called the t-rex, did 15 minutes on treadmill and started to slowly do the Stairmaster another cardio machine for 5 minutes each (to start including them in the work out). Feel so much more level and energized.

[nycfem]

2 hour walk in the park at sunset this evening

[ProfPacker]

forgot to say, yesterday before work I went to the gym and did weights, weight machines, stretching and cardio for an hour

[ProfPacker]

today I started out a little differently. Passed the basketball court and it was empty. I actually went int to shoot hoops for about 20 minutes. I actually made some baskets and some from the free through line.

20 minutes cardio and 40 minutes weight machines and weights.

[Charmingbutch21]

2.5 hours of softball practice. Here's hoping my back feels good tomorrow.

[nycfem]

Yesterday, 30 minute walk in Central Park with my brother and his husband. We were walking super slow, practically limping, and I finally said with irritation, "Why are we walking so slow?!" My brother said, "I was thinking the same thing!" Oy! We then easily picked up the pace (since we'd been trudging) but the damage felt like it had already been done!

[ProfPacker]

been a while since I went swimming after work. Felt good to swim for an hour today. Peaceful

[nycfem]

Oh, and I should add that the walk was actually an hour but I only counted it as 30 minutes because it was so damn slow. Forgot to share that it had been converted in my head :D

Yesterday, 30 minute walk in Central Park with my brother and his husband. We were walking super slow, practically limping, and I finally said with irritation, "Why are we walking so slow?!" My brother said, "I was thinking the same thing!" Oy! We then easily picked up the pace (since we'd been trudging) but the damage felt like it had already been done!

[diamondrose]

Zumba for 1 hour

[diamondrose]

Yesterday I did 20 mins on the treadmill and 1 hour Zumba. Today I did 45 mins of Zumba.

[Charmingbutch21]

20 mins on the treadmill. 2 circuits of free weights.

[Candelion]

An early and VERY wet run this morning. Arrived home covered in mud...it was GREAT!!! 16.5 km of muddy trails (that's 10 miles in American lingo)


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Wishing you all a very happy and physical weekend. :)

[diamondrose]

1 hr zumba

[nycfem]

3 hour walk in the park and going up/down stairs in the park. beautiful fall-like day.

[diamondrose]

I feel like a repeating record when i say...zumba today after work. despite the fact i have absolutely no rhythm..its my kick at the moment. :) couple of 5ks to come :)

[SmoothButch]

Just did my first mud run/obstacle course (Muderrella, 5mi) with a couple of friends this past Saturday

And still training for my first regular 5k in October!

[Gemme]

Okay, let's talk.

Why do you exercise?

Health? Vanity? Doctor threatening you? Parents/friends/lovers threatening you? A fetish for stinky, sweaty people? A fetish for spandex? Are you stalking a regular gym-goer?

For me, I have to bribe myself because the 'doing it for own health' thing doesn't work. I have to say 'if I do this, I can do or have this' or I have to play games with the competitive part of myself and see if I can best my last performance or go a longer distance.

Now, with my little 'friend' that never quite seems to go away, it's different. It feels like a chore, especially when the first 15-20 minutes of every workout is for the sciatica. It takes that long for my muscles to loosen up and for the discomfort to subside. Also, the physical benefits diminish shortly after the workout is done, usually within an hour I'm back in discomfort mode. It's not fun and creates the mindset of 'why bother?', which is frustrating.

I can be very good at debating and it gets super frustrating when it's myself that I'm debating against because I know all of my tricks and I wind up at a stalemate.

:blink:

So I have to make myself go nowadays. It's not a 'want' anymore. Even in the middle of the workout, when the endorphins are starting to slink in the back door, it's just not fun anymore.

So, does it still benefit me to do these workouts or does the mental and physical battle deplete the overall benefits?

Sure, I burn calories and it helps keep the munchies at bay. I admit that and I do like that. I just wish I could get control of my physical self. I used to feel sympathy for those who I knew were struggling with chronic physical issues but having shuffled a mile in those shoes, I realize that on my best imaginative day, I was nowhere near close to feeling how draining it truly is. Physically. Emotionally. Psychologically.

This stuff beats you down from the inside out, especially when you are doing all of the 'right' things and progress is slow or non-existent. 'Why bother' comes as easily as breathing now.

So why am I telling you all this?

Because today was a better day.

I struggled with the decision to go but I did. I had annoyances once I got there (woman directly behind me on her cell phone and complete inaction on behalf of the staff to correct the issue once I brought it to their attention, for example) but I dealt with it. Literally. I dealt it. I can't say it smelled but I mentally aimed it her way and I hope that she received my gift loud and clear. Well, not loud. But clear. I hope it was clear.

:fart:

Anyway, I found a new machine that is in line with an air vent and is on the edge of the span of blades on a ceiling fan and had a good workout without feeling like I had heat exhaustion.

Random program: levels 3-8.
Stats: 368 calories, 3.33 miles, 65 minutes
I walked on an incline for all but 2 minutes. For 2 minutes, I ran at a moderate pace of 5.0 mph.

All in all, a good day. A victory for me and my body.

:tea:

[cinnamongrrl]

I have been going on longer walks since its dark when I get home most nights...

I found a very steep hill and I make a point to ealk up it. The downhill is actually more challenging lol

I also did day one of couch to 5k (C25K) yesterday. I have to say, I understand the term second wind now. Midway thru I got such a lovely boost of endorphins....I may be hooked :)

[ProfPacker]

I haven't been in my usual gym routine and was afraid that I was not going to get back in but yesterday I went for cardio and weights and today I swam for an hour. It felt good.

[Gemme]

Ugh. I woke up at 5am and was not going back to sleep so I decided to go to the gym.

I like it when there's not a lot of people in there but it was still hot.

T33 and I had a grand ole time. Level 5 through the whole thing. 45 minutes total. I did 7 running intervals, 2 of which were 90 seconds each and the remaining ones were 60 seconds each.

Stats: 290 cal, 2.50 mi

When I left, the sky was a soft cornflower blue and the clouds were nothing but wispy, uneven streaks, like cotton candy, and a peachy pink color. The moon shone full and bright in the middle of the sky.

I'd been in major discomfort for most of the morning but, at that moment, all was well.

Thank goodness for endorphins, right?

:blink:

[Kenna]

I went outside to feed the farm critters.... this is sometimes a chore for me because of hiking back up the hill from the garden shed...

But today I had a little extra exercise chasing a run-away chicken...
My favorite, friendly, "blonde" chicken dashed out the gate as I was trying to gather eggs...
When the others saw her eating grass, they all did the Mad Dash Funky Chicken Run to join her, so I had to rush the gate.... (this is a new coop and we're afraid they won't roost at night back inside before being prey)...
After I gathered eggs, I had to catch my run-away.... only she proceeded to run just ahead of me, around the fence several times....

I wasn't gonna do the "Ring Around the Chicken Coop, Catch Me if You Can, Duck Duck Goose" chase.... so I hiked back to the house to get the large fishing net, caught her on her first try at "leap and run", gently dumped her back in the coop.... then hiked back to the garden shed to finish feeding the CRAZY guinea birds!!

No wonder my roommate called me the Chicken Wrangler!!

OMG!!! I had to laugh instead of call them ugly names...

Kenna....doing the Mad Dash Chicken Run to catch a chicken with her FISHING net!!

[Gemme]

A good workout this morning, all things considered.

T33 and me got along well again. Level 5 again. It's good for now. I'll bump it up in a week or so if all goes well.

Stats: 392 cal, 3.51 mi, 65:00 minutes

She gave me 2 90 second intervals and 3 60 second intervals.

Mr. Screechy Shoes came back but not until I was somewhere around minute 50, so I turned up my MP3 player and moved on. Luckily, he was alllllll the way down the line, bothering some poor other folks. I think he remembered our little interaction and is staying away from me. I can deal with that.

Before I left, I tried some very light weight training. Just the legs and abs and I stretched on the monkey bar looking contraption in the back. It didn't seem to hurt anything and it didn't seem to help anything, so we'll keep at it and keep an eye on things.

[nycfem]

Gemme, this was a wonderful post- I laughed, I cried, etc. etc. (well, not really, but I found it full of all that I enjoy). It's nice to get deep on the exercise thread sometimes, and I look forward to more from you. I also think an integral part of talking about exercise is also talking about pain and illness because they do affect exercise so much. I hope people always feel comfortable talking about these issues here.

Today I did 30 minutes on the stair master (55/65 intervals), 15 min. weight lifting, 30 min. floor exercises, and 15 min. stretching.

A good workout this morning, all things considered.

T33 and me got along well again. Level 5 again. It's good for now. I'll bump it up in a week or so if all goes well.

Stats: 392 cal, 3.51 mi, 65:00 minutes

She gave me 2 90 second intervals and 3 60 second intervals.

Mr. Screechy Shoes came back but not until I was somewhere around minute 50, so I turned up my MP3 player and moved on. Luckily, he was alllllll the way down the line, bothering some poor other folks. I think he remembered our little interaction and is staying away from me. I can deal with that.

Before I left, I tried some very light weight training. Just the legs and abs and I stretched on the monkey bar looking contraption in the back. It didn't seem to hurt anything and it didn't seem to help anything, so we'll keep at it and keep an eye on things.

[Rockinonahigh]

I have gained a few pounds but my clothes still fit the same as all ways,also I lost a few inches..yeah it makes no sence but whatever.I play hoops for about a half hour the hit the diffrent machines I have and am still useing the abb cruncher it seams t be doing some good so I am sticking to it.I have a punching bag I did some tadeing around for,I baked a couple of deserts for a friend and got the bag as payment,it's new and has the hard ware to hang it with..another new thing to play with.

[Gemme]

Thanks, Jennifer!

I can go deeper.

:blink:

It's less painful to use the bathroom at my office and gym and pretty much everywhere else than at home. Stupid old tiny low to the ground toilet in my apartment.

:|

Also, there was a lady in my preferred bathroom stall when I came in and that same lady was on T33 when I came out onto the floor.

The bitch was trying to take my shit.

Or stalk me.

Or be me.

Or none of the above.

:|

I wound up on T35, which was a bit harder than T33. She gave me less running intervals and the incline was a bit higher overall.

Random program, level 5.
5 60 second running intervals.
Stats: 384 cal, 3.45 mi, 65:00 minutes.

I was good until about an hour after workout and got all scrunched up again. Bah! I'm going to hire a steamroller to flatten me out, once and for all.

[Kelt]

It's been a while since I was in here for a reason. I haven't been doing "exercise" for a while. I moved and in doing so lost my beach. I really don't like gyms or exercising indoors. However, I need to. Now that I am mostly settled it's time for a reckoning. I live in a place that has winter and I will need to acclimate, just because I don't like something isn't a pass to neglect my health.

I've been under an enormous amount of non-stop stress for about four months and it has taken it's toll. I saw my regular workouts decline due to small injuries which just made me mad and feel like everything was just unfair for a while, not the best reaction. I was doing other activities related to moving with the whole boxes and stairs thing that seemed endless due to having to take it slow so as not to wake the sleeping giant (other big injury issues), but it wasn't enough.

I let the whole let's-be-healthy thing go to the shitter with stress eating (ice cream) pretty much no sleep for extended periods, and irregular activity.

So here I am on the other side needing to pay the piper. I've been to most of the gyms in my area and have decided on a plan of action. (All subject to derailment at the whim of doctors coming up soon). I have gained some weight and need to get that off toot sweet. Much to my surprise, most of the places here don't have and have never heard of Arc trainers. :blink: I found one national chain that has half a dozen but the place itself is horrid for me. Actually it's perfect; just a few blocks away, only a year old so all the equipment is new, uber clean, open 24/7 and there are never more than a few people in there, and dirt cheap. Now, this will sound stupid, but it is the ugliest place I've ever been, literally makes me nauseous. There is another local gym across town that is the 'nice' place and they have only two arcs BUT also a nice salt water pool in a glass enclosure so you can see the sky and the mountains. At triple the price of course, a bit of a drive, but clean and many more amenities.

So here's the game plan: I'm going to join the one I don't like so I will have access to the arcs which is critical for me doing cardio as I cannot have impact on my spine; and it will get me to build the habit and not have excuses like, "it's ten whole minutes away" or " what's that white stuff on the ground?". I'm going to do a really unbalanced workout intentionally for a short time e.g. almost all cardio for three months to burn off the extra weigh, combined with right eating that will be long enough to take off the stress weight and then I will switch over to the nicer gym once I have a) established the habit where it's close and easy to get to, and b) have the lbs to where it makes sense to add back some resistance work. Note: I will continue with PT which is mostly resistance based.

At that point I should be able to continue on with a balanced workout of cardio, weights, and swimming until spring which comes late here, May-ish, and if I'm lucky with the medical establishment :praying: I might be able to get into bicycling which is the total obsession of this city along with pretty much anything you can think of outdoors. But I would love to get into cycling if it's in the cards for me.

Now all I have to do is follow through. :rofl:

[batennisboy]

Does shopping count? lol!!!

[Gemme]

I woke up far before my anticipated time, not feeling well. I tried to get back to sleep but it was not on the horizon so I dragged myself up and got going. To the gym I went.

It wasn't my favorite time. They've got the heat on there almost all the time now and the fans weren't on this morning. That made for a hot, stuffy, uncomfortable workout.

T33 obviously could sense what was going on as she did not give me a lot of running intervals. The only air flow I was getting was from my ponytail swinging across my shoulders.

Random program, level 5.
Stats: 381 cal, 3.48 mi, 65:00 min
Running intervals: 1 90 sec, 3 60 sec runs

When I came outside, the sky was really pretty. It was almost fully lit up and the clouds were light gray and looked like pulled cotton with bright blue sky and bright white flat clouds behind it. Very nice!

[cinnamongrrl]

Like Kelt I've not been getting exercise of the traditional or intentional sort. Its a combination of having a car now, 13+ hour work days and my awful neck injury that's on its third day. However, I'm looking into joining a gym for the winter...

[Gemme]

This morning, I dragged myself to the gym. I did NOT feel like doing it today.

T33, random program, level 6.

Stats: 260 cal, 2.33 mi, 45:00 min

She only gave me one running interval today. 60 seconds.

I'm guessing she's either upset about something or there's a huge difference between levels 5 and 6 in terms of the running intervals. I didn't remember much of a difference until level 8 but maybe things have changed and maybe she was in a bad mood or maybe she picked up on me not wanting to be there and being resentful that I have to do it, every stupid single day with no breaks, in order to keep everything under control.

Not sure, but this has not been the best day.

My highlights were not health or exercise related at all. One, I got an awesome mani and pedi. I got my preferred lady and she likes to play with colors and designs and still only charges me the regular rate. I have a little extra zing on one nail of each hand and my toes are absolutely gorgeous in a deep turquoise. Two, I saw Alexander and the .........Day. Cute. I needed cute and peppy and what's cuter and peppier than a boxing kangaroo? The last thing is that I ate steak. Real steak. Steak that I did not cook, but I sure as Hell ate. All 12 oz of it.

Yeah, you know what's happening over here.

[firegal]

45 mins treadmill I was sweating!

[Gemme]

As I was filling my water bottle, some guy got on T33 so I hopped on T35. It's not as cool a location as T33 but I still felt a teeny breeze from the fan, so it was tolerable.

Short day as I work all day by myself with a ton of vendors coming so I needed to get in and out as quickly as possible.

Random program, level 6.
Stats: 222 cal, 1.91 mi, 35:00 min
Running intervals: 2 @ 90 secs, 1 @ 60 secs

Not too shabby but I wish I had more time. The longer I'm on the sucker the better things work for me.

[Gemme]

This morning was busier than I anticipated. Apparently, 5-6am is busier than 6-7am. Who knew?

Random program, level 6.
Stats: 256 cal, 2.32 mi, 45:00 min
Running intervals: 1 @ 60 sec

[Gemme]

Oct. 17th

This was a baaaaaaad pain day. It took me forever to get going and get to the gym, but I did.

Random program, level 6, T33.
Stats: 207 cal, 1.86 mi, 35:00
Running intervals: 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.0, 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.0


Oct. 18th

This morning was much better and I got out of the house faster and had a better workout and overall outlook.

Random program, level 6, T33.
Stats: 424 cal, 3.62 mi, 65:00
Running intervals: 6 @ 60 sec @ 5.0, 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.0

[Gemme]

It wasn't a horrible start to the day and my workout was good.

Oct. 19

T33, Random program, level 6.
Stats: 425 cal, 3.64 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 90 sec, 7 @ 60 sec

I did 10 minutes on the Hydromassage bed but climbing off of it wasn't fun so I won't be doing that for a while.

[ProfPacker]

went to the gym two days in a row. I haven't done that since I started this semester. Even though I am now way behind in my work, my abs feel tight lol. What's more important. Oh, wait. I need my job to pay for the gym. lol

[candy_coated_bitch]

I vigorously scrubbed my entire tub and shower. Who needs a gym? LOL

[Rockinonahigh]

Giving the old home stead a good scrub down,if that isn't exercise I don't know what is.

[Gemme]

I vigorously scrubbed my entire tub and shower. Who needs a gym? LOL

Giving the old home stead a good scrub down,if that isn't exercise I don't know what is.

The two of you are hired!

I can't bend down and/or crouch for more than 2-3 seconds without mid-level to excruciating pain. My tub desperately needs a scrub and my home stead needs at least a very good once over.

I'll buy pizza and cookies.

See you both tomorrow.

[Rockinonahigh]

The two of you are hired!

I can't bend down and/or crouch for more than 2-3 seconds without mid-level to excruciating pain. My tub desperately needs a scrub and my home stead needs at least a very good once over.

I'll buy pizza and cookies.

See you both tomorrow.

Make them toll house cookies,when do ya want me there...I'd do a lot for a good cookie.

[Gemme]

Make them toll house cookies,when do ya want me there...I'd do a lot for a good cookie.

Will do! lol

[Gemme]

I'm off today so I got another long workout in. The rest of week, I won't be so lucky.

T33, Random program, level 6.
Stats: 419 cal, 3.59 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals: 2 @ 90 sec, 3 @ 60 sec

One of the things I like about the random program is that it lets the machine decide what kind of workout I'm going to have. I have enough on my mind, so that's one less thing to worry about in the early a.m. Yesterday I didn't get my first running interval until well after the first 15 minutes and today I had a long interval in the first 3 minutes. Keeps things interesting!

I also spent a couple of minutes on an ab machine. Gotta tighten that core!

[diamondrose]

Last Saturday I attended the insane inflatable 5k. Tonight I did 1 hour of Zumba. This weekend is the zombie race 5k.

[Gemme]

Waking up early and really stiff and not being able to get back to sleep means another long workout. Yay.

:blink:

I think I would have preferred the sleep though.

T33, random program, level 6
Stats: 386 cal, 3.43 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals: only one, for 60 sec and not until minute 48

Like I said, T33 keeps things interesting.

[cinnamongrrl]

Last Saturday I attended the insane inflatable 5k. Tonight I did 1 hour of Zumba. This weekend is the zombie race 5k.

When walking a 5k I always kinda feel like.....that's it?? I hope to be capable of running one someday....then I will feel accomplished... :)

[Cailin]

I've been working on my uphill/hiking. I pushed extra hard yesterday. Needless to say, I'm feeling it today.

and apparently I'm a masochist because I'm doing it again today.

what's that saying, no pain no gain? oy.

[SmoothButch]

Ran in my first 5k this past Saturday!

Signed up for a second 5k on Thanksgiving Day, The Turkey Trot

I'm aiming to do a 10k this coming spring.

[Gemme]

Another early morning at the gym. I didn't have time for a full workout. Today's the first day of a week long project at work, providing the weather holds.

T33, random program, level 6
Stats: 230 cal, 2.11 mi, 40:00 min
Again, only 1 interval.

[cinnamongrrl]

I don't know what I did yesterday...or in my sleep last night...but my sides feel like I did 100 situps....does that count??

I also noticed a new muscle in my forearm...most peculiar...extra texting muscle?? Its only in my right arm...hmmm

[Gemme]

T33, random program, level 6.
Stats: 278 cal, 2.46 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 3 @ 60 sec, 1 @ 90 sec

[Gemme]

T33, random program, level 6.

Stats: 276 cal, 2.44 mi, 45:00 min

Intervals: 4 @ 60 sec



I'm worried about tomorrow. I work and the gym opens late on the weekend, so I won't have time to go there. I'm trying it on my own at home and outside but don't really have hills big enough to replicate what I do on the treadmill. Maybe I'll start inside, using a step and then go walk and run outside for a bit. It usually takes 20-30 minutes for my body to relax at the gym so I'm thinking I'll need double that at home. Wish me luck.

[cinnamongrrl]

Im gonna be bringing allll the boxes in my car up a flight of stairs.....and I have room to do yoga here :)

[Cailin]

Ran in my first 5k this past Saturday!

Signed up for a second 5k on Thanksgiving Day, The Turkey Trot

I'm aiming to do a 10k this coming spring.



the Turkey Trot?! That's the best name EVER!

[ProfPacker]

Walked 12496 steps today equivalent of 5.66 miles at this conference

[Gemme]

the Turkey Trot?! That's the best name EVER!

Turkey Trots have been around for several years and are in pretty much all states. If you want to run/walk one, look around and I bet you'll find something not too far from you!

[Gemme]

I got outside this morning and I really liked it. It was too warm like the gym and I got to do it in private and in my pajamas. The downsides are that I can't regulate what effort I made and that, even though it was helpful, it did not work as well as the gym. Thankfully I woke up in the 5-7 pain range versus the 8-10 pain range. If that were the case, I'd be in a pickle this morning.

I did get in about 40 minutes of walking at a jaunty pace and about 1-1.5 minutes of jogging.

[nycfem]

Been into a routine of 30 min stair master (65/55 intervals) followed by an hour of weight lifting, floor exercises, and stretching.

[Gemme]

Two workouts in one today!

Workout one:

T33, random program, level 6.
Stats: 373 cal, 3.37 mi, 60:00 min
Intervals: 5 @ 60 sec @ 5.1 mph and 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.1 mph

That was nice but as my minutes ticked down, I felt I could use more. So, after a speedy potty break, T33 and I got back to it. She obviously thought she should take it easy on me but I still trekked along.

Workout two:

Stats: 268 cal, 2.50 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 50 sec @ 5.1 mph and 1 @ 70 sec @ 5.1 mph so they equal 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.1 mph

Interesting moment: I added time onto the 2nd workout and the treadmill glitched. Normally they don't change the screen that you are on. It has the potential to be a safety issue, so I support that. But there was a glitch. As I changed it, the screen changed the section I was on at that moment and my incline went down verrry fast and I had a surprise run. Yay. Glad I took advantage of it since the only other one I got was during the last 70 seconds of the program. Actually both programs ended on a run, which is unusual. T33 must have been feeling a bit off today.

No matter. Altogether, I burned 641 calories, traveled 5.87 miles and did it all in 105 minutes.

[Candelion]

I'm still running most days. I don't post often because there isn't much to tell. I don't have the interesting stories like nycfem but I gain motivation from all of your postings. Thank You.

Today was an early morning run...14km. If I don't run in the morning, I generally won't get around to it later in the day.

I hope all of you are having a very fun, physical, and injury free weekend. :)

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[Daktari]

Uh-oh! I got m'self a cricked lower-back. One side only. Can feel soft tissue 'knot'. Ex-bloody-cruciating.

Not been moving much for a couple of days.

Suckage! :|

[Gemme]

Uh-oh! I got m'self a cricked lower-back. One side only. Can feel soft tissue 'knot'. Ex-bloody-cruciating.

Not been moving much for a couple of days.

Suckage! :|

Throw some lighting strikes of pain up and down your hip and thigh and a bad ankle and you'll be close to what I got right now.

That truly does not feel good. I hope you get it worked out soon.

[Daktari]

Throw some lighting strikes of pain up and down your hip and thigh and a bad ankle and you'll be close to what I got right now.

That truly does not feel good. I hope you get it worked out soon.

Thank-you, I wish the same for you too.

I'm hoping that rest, stretching and massage will help.

[Gemme]

Thank-you, I wish the same for you too.

I'm hoping that rest, stretching and massage will help.

Do you have a rolling bar or foam roller? That might help too. Massage can definitely help. Have you done cold and hot packs?

[Gemme]

T33 and I had a bit of a difference of opinion this morning. She thought I should not have ANY running intervals this morning. At all.

:blink:

Oh, Hell no.

:eyebrow:

T33, random program, level 6.
Stats: 260 cal, 2.43 mi, 45:00 min

I made my own running intervals during the cool down.

2 @ 60 sec @ 5.0 mph

[Gemme]

An excellent workout this morning, exercisers!

T33 and I have yet to work our current issues out but I'm trying to find a way around them. Another split workout, for example.

Workout one:

Random program, level 6.
Stats: 362 cal, 3.28 mi, 60:00 min
Intervals: 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.1 mph

Only TWO running intervals for a whole hour? Oh no, no, no. We don't play that. I reduxed and reduced my level to increase the likelihood of getting more intervals.

Take two:

Random program, level 3.
Stats: 183 cal, 1.73 mi, 30:00 min
Intervals: 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.1 mph, 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.1 mph

Total workout:

Stats: 545 cal, 5.01 mi, 90:00 min

Excellent!

Go me! Go me! Go me!

Woot! Woot!

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

:elefant: :ellyphanty: :penguin: :ellyphanty: :elefant:

:danceparty:

[Gemme]

Good morning, exercisers.

Yesterday was a great day for me, pain wise, but today is a different story. I had a restless night and woke up too early and had a bit of a hard time getting up and about but eventually I made it to the gym.

T33, random program, level 5.
Stats: 301 cal, 2.67 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 5 @ 60 sec @ 5.1 mph

I got a little pushy with the intervals and used 2.5 minutes of the cool down to run some more. I should have left things alone but it is what it is.

Additional intervals: 1 @ 60 sec @ 5.1 mph, 1 @ 90 sec @ 6.0 mph

I don't have too many interesting stories about the people around me because:

1. there are less people around me at 6am versus 6pm
2. they make me angry and upset and that interferes with my workout

Specifically, I am talking about the guys (I've only seen guys do this, but I am sure that some females do as well) that never wipe any of the machines they use down. I saw one guy this morning go from the treadmill to the ab station to the free weights to the all in one machines. He never wiped ANYTHING down. It's nasty anyway but especially now that winter's approaching and people are already starting to pass various forms of the crud around and we have a lot of seniors that attend our gym, that's just plain icky. So, I do my best to not focus on it....sometimes I can't help myself....and just to make a mental note not to touch anything they did. I wipe stuff down before I get on it due to people like him anyway but why invite trouble?

[Kelt]

Well I finally got my butt over to join the gym. I've been holding off due to not knowing what would happen with some medical stuff here. Now that I kind of know and even though it's not great, I went ahead with it because it's so darn cheap it will be worth it even if I have to miss some chunks of time.

Mostly I need to have a regular baseline of activity even if a gym is not my first choice so I can track mobility changes in a specific and verifiable way. Also, as I mentioned a while back, I have picked up some stress weight and need to drop it. Since I don't live next to a soft beach anymore the whole world is a hard surface. As much as I enjoy exercising outdoors and rather dislike gyms, it's the only way to get non-impact cardio activity.

To the level that I can for now, I have been enjoying a local greenbelt/riverfront area with lots of trails and I've been able to do 2 miles every other day or so before pulling up a bit lame. I wish I could just take this ole body into a shop and get new shocks! But that it could be as easy as a car..

Anywho, today was get acquainted with the new place and test drive all the shiny new equipment to make sure it will all pair up with my old polar chest strap. It did and now I know I can get accurate data out of the control panels. I didn't do much but test, so 5 minutes each on three setups and 10 on the one I will use most, the arc trainers. 25 minutes at a low HR of 65%-70% and a couple of weight stations. Tomorrow I will take in s couple of little things and do my PT at the same time.

Finally, I get my rituals back! :cheesy:

[Gemme]

Progress, Kelt!

Today is a better day than yesterday, so I can't complain.

T33, random program, level 5.
Stats: 215 cal, 1.93 mi, 35:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 60 sec @ 5.1 mph and 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.1 mph

I'm glad it gave me two. The first interval kind of makes things worse but between the second or third, it gets ironed out and I feel the benefits.

It was a slow start to my day, with a sour tummy and trying not to be irritated with the discourteous people at the gym.

[cinnamongrrl]

I rolled out of bed

Ran up and down the stairs a couple times...still gotta do this a dozen more times while carrying heavy things

Wrestled a recliner outside for some freahening in the sun

Lots of up and down and scrubbing..using both hands so both arms get exercise...lok

Fought to open long closed windows... I won all but one of those fights!

The day is still young...I have LOTS left to do....

And I want to do yoga at some point...I feel so much better inside and out when I do!

[Kelt]

This morning went well. I spent 30 mins at about 70% HR on the arc and only covered 1 mile. :blink:

An indicator of what crappy cardio condition I'm in. Not a surprise, my walks on the beach were not of the huff-n-puff variety and I've been off for a month to boot. It meets my goal for now of habit forming and I'm not going to worry about it, improvement will come by virtue of just showing up regularly. As I get more fit the same effort will produce a bigger distance covered. I also did my PT routine for the day.

This place has other goodies too and while I didn't join for them I decided to try and enjoyed the 'hydro-bed' massage thingy. Kind of like a dry hot tub with water jets moving around under a layer of ?, it felt good and I will probably use it regularly when I'm done just because I can. :cheesy:

[Gemme]

This morning went well. I spent 30 mins at about 70% HR on the arc and only covered 1 mile. :blink:

An indicator of what crappy cardio condition I'm in. Not a surprise, my walks on the beach were not of the huff-n-puff variety and I've been off for a month to boot. It meets my goal for now of habit forming and I'm not going to worry about it, improvement will come by virtue of just showing up regularly. As I get more fit the same effort will produce a bigger distance covered. I also did my PT routine for the day.

This place has other goodies too and while I didn't join for them I decided to try and enjoyed the 'hydro-bed' massage thingy. Kind of like a dry hot tub with water jets moving around under a layer of ?, it felt good and I will probably use it regularly when I'm done just because I can. :cheesy:

My gym has a hydro massage table too. I enjoyed it before but can't get on and off of it without pain now. Definitely a fun 10 minutes!

[diamondrose]

This past Saturday i particpated in the zombie run in Georgia. We had two groups of five people (max 5 per group) ..all are coworkers. The 5k was held at the guardian center, a training facility for first responders. They can recreate any natural disaster for training purposes. This 5k was by far the best 5k iv done yet. On Tuesday I did 30 minutes at the gym. Today I did a 45 min step it up class and a 45 min Zumba class.

[Gemme]

Early day for me, exercisers. I have contractors and a security guard coming at 8am. Oy.

Random program, level 5.
Stats: 274 cal, 2.53 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.1 mph and 1 2 90 sec @ 5.1 mph

It was a good workout! Nothing to report really except the clock closest to me had stopped at 4:35.

[Kelt]

Today was supposed to be the same as yesterday.

There was a tv in front of me with a house-hunter show on, fine I really don't like those fake shows but it was a distraction. I had 5 minutes left to go when the hour changed and another episode came on. This was about 1800's farmhouses in PA and I got sucked in. :blink:

My 30 minutes turned into 60. So much for gradual moderation. I'll bring in my phone tomorrow so I can control my distraction.

Used the massage thing again and enjoyed it, although yes, it is a challenge to get in and out of it.

[cinnamongrrl]

Furniture and small appliance rastling. It should be an olympic sport...I feel wicked buff now....grrrrrrrr

[Gemme]

Today was supposed to be the same as yesterday.

There was a tv in front of me with a house-hunter show on, fine I really don't like those fake shows but it was a distraction. I had 5 minutes left to go when the hour changed and another episode came on. This was about 1800's farmhouses in PA and I got sucked in. :blink:

My 30 minutes turned into 60. So much for gradual moderation. I'll bring in my phone tomorrow so I can control my distraction.

Used the massage thing again and enjoyed it, although yes, it is a challenge to get in and out of it.

Orrr, just time it so your workout coincides with their episodes. lol

No stats for me today, exercisers.

The gym opens late on the weekends and I culdn't get to the gym in time to work out and still be at work on time so I did my neighborhood walk for half an hour. It was nice and I actually got a jump start on my work work in the process. lol

It doesn't loosen things up like the treadmill does but it sure beats hobbling around all day. Also, I got to witness the sunrise so that was a lovely bonus.

[*Anya*]

I just read about these, ahem, no-underwear yoga pants in Huff Post today. I am constantly fidgeting when doing Pilates and think that they may do the trick.

They are not cheap but I think I may order a pair...

http://www.dearkates.com

[nycfem]

I went to the gym today and did what has become my "go to" weekend work-out: 30 min. stair master interval program (55/65) followed by an hour of floor exercises, weight lifting, and stretching.

I have a whole set of "toys" that I use for my hour work-out, and I kind of make a pile of them on the mat where I set up shop. The thing is that if I take my eyes off them, a hard to find one can disappear to another floor. I never mind if others borrow but I've gone so far as to carry a favorite set of leg weights into the bathroom just so I don't come back and see that they're nowhere to be found. It's embarrassing to walk into the bathroom with exercise equipment but it's worse to try and make it a quickie and find that someone's run off with a favorite toy.

[Gemme]

I cannot go without underwear. Good luck with your no undies yoga pants, Anya.

J girl, I totally get the whole disappearing workout gear thing. What about 'this belongs to Jennifer' stickers? ;)

I've got the munchies tonight. I'm going to have to bust my butt tomorrow to make up for it.

[cinnamongrrl]

I found out there's a Planet Fitness in the town I'll be working in :)

[Gemme]

That's where I do my damage, cinn. Other than wishing they opened earlier on the weekends, they've been a very good, reasonably affordable exercise option for me. Plus a lot of them have the hydro massage beds that Kelt and I were talking about. And, if you like light therapy, some have light booths that are nice. And almost all of them have the sit down massage chairs still. If you get a black card, you'll be able to use all of those for free.

[Gemme]

Today was a day of reckoning, exercisers. However, there's something I need to get off of my chest first before I divulge any more.

T33 is a manipulative, vindictive, sadistic little bitch.

:weightlifter:

Now that that's out in the open, let's carry on.

Apparently, I wasn't the only one who naturally awoke early with the time change. There was a bum rush towards the door of the gym at 6:59. Usually I get 2-4 others coming in about the same time as me but today there were.....no lie......no exaggeration.....at least 20 people zeroing in for the door at the same time as me.

Maybe they were practicing early for their holiday shopping. I dunno. I got my spot and that's all I cared about at that point.

Usually the first running interval doesn't kick in until I've had a chance to get a decent rhythm going, at least 5 minutes. Well, Missy Miss T33 decided to give me not one but TWO running intervals BEFORE the 5 minute marker and when I buckled down and did them like a rock star, she did piddly after that!

I only got one more running interval in the first hour! 60 minutes and only THREE intervals!?!

She hits me hard first thing when I'm not prepared and revs me up for a hard ass workout and then denies me when I'm ready and wanting more. I told you.....sadistic.

:|

I fixed that chit.

*nods*

Oh, yes I did!

After the first 60, I ran to the bathroom and took a 2 minute break and then came back with a plan of action. I would still use the random program but manually orchestrate my running intervals. Sure, it would be more work for me and a little more jarring on the bones with the stopping and starting but totally manageable.

Here's my stats for the first round. Winner, T33.

Random program, level 5.
Stats: 359 cal, 3.37 mi, 60:00 min
Running intervals: 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.0 mph, 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.0 mph

And here's my stats for round two. Winner, ME bitches!

Random program, levels 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9.
Stats: 325 cal, 2.74 mi, 45:00 min
Running intervals: 3 @ 90 sec @ 5.1 mph, 6 @ 60 sec @ 5.1 mph

Total stats: 684 cal, 6.11 mi, 105 min

I lost some time and momentum switching not only the speed but the incline each time but it was nice to have more control over my intervals while still getting incline work too.

And, as a bonus, I nearly worked off that personal pizza I ate last night. Calories: 750.

:eating:

[cinnamongrrl]

I sure hope cleaning counts! I have been washing down all my livingroom walls...the livingroom is about *thinking* 9x16'. I'm approximating...its a LOT of walls. The. Mopping and whatnot hours and hours of it. I CAN say that pants I wore a week ago that were tight are now loose...looser. So...idk. I'm sans scale which is prolly best...

[Kelt]

Today is gonna be a river day. Pass on the gym since it is a mostly beautiful day out, even if COLD by my standards. This is going to be my plan, gym is for poor weather or mobility days with the outdoors as my fun spot and "performance" be damned. I think it is reasonable if it's 2-3 days a week. The mental boost of being outside near water in the sunshine is more that worth it.

At 41 degrees and windy this is going to test my theory that layering means wear everything at once and add my oversized wind shell over it to keep the heat in. :cold:

I'm pretty sure others will be out with a light sweatshirt or something but I'm acclimating, so once again the weird looking one. I got used to that with my ski poles on the beach and it was a conversation starter there so you never know. :cheesy:

[Gemme]

A marked difference, exercisers! T33 gave me what I wanted and without any backtalk.

I got up a little earlier and was able to get a full hour in. That may have helped too.

T33, random program, level 5.
Stats: 418 cal, 3.73 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals: 6 @ 60 sec @ 5.0 mph, 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.0 mph

A good start to the day!

[Gemme]

Short day today.

T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 226 cal, 1.97 mi, 35:00 min
Intervals: 4 @ 60 sec @ 5.0 mph

[nycfem]

30 min stair master (intervals 65/55), 30 min weight lifting, floor exercises, etc.

I have a thing these days where I like to set all my toys out on the mat by me (weights, ball, etc.). Then I do all of the exercises that involve each item at the same time such that I can clean up as I go, so my toy pile gets more appropriate looking as I go along, like cleaning as you cook. It's kind of a geeky pleasure to see my toy area look progressively more manageable.

[Gemme]

Early morning, exercisers. I'm also running on staggered and shortened sleep but still managed to do a decent workout.

T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 276 cal, 2.48 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 3 @ 60 sec @ 5 mph

It was nice and super quiet this morning, but someone STILL parked right next to my car. 100 parking spots to choose from......sheesh.

[Kelt]

Today and yesterday were the same. 45 mins @ 70%hr on the arc, PT, and half a dozen weight stations. Then the massage thingy at the end. :cheesy:

Tomorrow and maybe the day after I won't be in, hopefully I'll just miss the one day.

[Gemme]

Someone was on T33 when I came in so I went to T35. The lady, who I will now refer to as Twinkle Toes, asked if I'd like her to switch treadmills. I didn't give her a mean face or anything. She'd seen me there or maybe the regulars behind her said something. They are used to looking at my butt most days. Either way, I thought that was really sweet of her and that helped put me into a great mood right away. Sometimes, it's the little things, no?

Now, here's why I call her Twinkle Toes. She's a compact woman, shorter than me, heavier in the bust and with very short, slender legs. When she runs, she angles herself forward and she hits the ground on the balls of her feet, so she kind of looks like she's skipping and running on her tiptoes at the same time. Henceforth, she will be known as Twinkle Toes from now on and I like her.

That is all.

:blink:

T35, random program, level 5.
Stats: 272 cal, 2.52 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.3 mph, 1 @ 50 sec @ 5.3 mph

I didn't get any intervals until after the 30 minute mark and I was okay with that for a couple of reasons. One, I was really hurting this morning and needed the extra walking before my body took the brunt of my running. Two, I only had one sports bra clean (it's laundry day!) and it is my 'big' bra. Now that I've dropped a few pounds, my chest is shrinking again and this bra is mainly for my big girl days versus the shrinking girl days. Besides, I can't stand when the girls move. If I could duct tape them in place every morning, I would, but that would be problematic with skin irritation and time factors.

:|

[Kelt]

Forgot to mention that yesterday afternoon it was so nice and sunny (70 degrees) that I decided to add a couple of miles on the riverwalk. I knew I would be a bit sore with the new machines and adding this and was right. I figure since I have to sit around today it would be just as well.

So, today is a day off from the gym.

[Gemme]

Short workout this morning!

T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 227 cal, 2.04 mi, 35:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.0, 1 @ 60 sec @ 5.0, 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.3 mph

I bumped up my walking speed to 3.4 mph but can't go any faster or I'd be trotting.

:blink:

I saw another member of the Twinkle Toe family today. I've dubbed her Twinkle Toes Too. Same build and running style as the other lady but with frosted blonde hair instead of dark brown.

[firegal]

Well..... gonna go for 1 hour on treadmill and upper body work out.

[Gemme]

Great workout this morning!

T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 448 cal, 3.945 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals: 2 @ 90 sec and 7 @ 60 sec

2 @ 5.0 mph
2 @ 5.1 mph
2 @ 5.3 mph
2 @ 5.5 mph
1 @ 5.7 mph

I had a personal best in probably about 2 to 3 years this morning. I reached 100 calories burned at the 13 minute mark. Normally, I hit that around the 16-17 minute mark. My first quarter was smoking fast and hard today. I'm happy about that and proud of the work I've done.

Once I hopped off the treadmill, I hit the circuit training and did some verrrrry light upper body work; just enough to remind my body that I know those muscles are there but not enough to push them. I finished with a couple of minutes of very light ab work.

A very good day!

[Candelion]

Great day for a run in the woods. It was lightly snowing here, but the woods were left untouched by the white stuff. At one point in my run I came to an open field...I emerged from an autumn woodland to be greeted by a winter wonderland. Beautiful start to the day. 18 km (11 miles) Wishing you all a weekend of beautiful moments.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/burnishedlips/9c83092d-fd3a-4883-950a-9e6c43c9ff37_zps78930bb6.jpg?t=1415467837

[Kelt]

Great workout this morning! <snip>

I had a personal best in probably about 2 to 3 years this morning. I reached 100 calories burned at the 13 minute mark. Normally, I hit that around the 16-17 minute mark. My first quarter was smoking fast and hard today. I'm happy about that and proud of the work I've done. <snip>

A very good day!

Impressed! That takes me about half an hour. :blush:

Great day for a run in the woods. It was lightly snowing here, but the woods were left untouched by the white stuff. At one point in my run I came to an open field...I emerged from an autumn woodland to be greeted by a winter wonderland. Beautiful start to the day. 18 km (11 miles) Wishing you all a weekend of beautiful moments.


Sounds absolutely perfect. :cheesy:

I'm still outta the gym today, it's just too pretty outside, amazing fall foliage. This mornings "exercise" was going to the Saturday market and walking about for an hour, this afternoon will feature a couple of hours down at the riverfront greenway.

:balloon:

[nycfem]

40 min. Stair Master (55/65 intervals), 50 min. of weight lifting, floor exercises (abs and legs), and stretching.

I wish I had the cool light-up gym shoes like the kids.

[Gemme]

I used to have a pair of those. I loved them! And by 'used to have' I mean about 3-4 years ago. Luckily, my feet are small enough to fit into some kids' sneakers. I can't get near sandals or anything else, but some of the sneaks I can do.

It was HOT in the gym this morning. I only had one running interval for the whole hour but I wasn't upset about it. If I'd done yesterday's workout today, I'd be sick now. It's never as comfy as I would like in there and I overheat very easily so it's best to not push it too hard when they've cranked the heat up. The staff has no control over it. The heat/air controls are at the franchise owner's house. How stupid is THAT??? I did get some good incline work in though.

Here's how today panned out:

T33, random program, level 5.
Stats: 392 cal, 3.63 mi, 65:00 min
Interval: 1 @ 60 sec @ 5.3 mph

I was planning on doing some lower body stuff on the circuit training machines but my stomach was screaming for food at the 45 minute mark. I should have put a smear of peanut butter on my banana but I forgot.

[nycfem]

30 min stair master (55/65 intervals), 1 hr weight lifting, core, and yoga.

I was in a non-ventilated area of the gym, and I feel what you are talkin' about, Gemme! :). It makes one want to go a little postal!

[Gemme]

T33, random program, level 5.
Stats: 255 cal, 2.46 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 0

I got bupkiss for intervals but I think it's okay. I'm still loose enough to get by most of the day without too much trouble.

I think.

:blink:

We'll see how that goes.

[A. Spectre]

weight training today, upper arms for 15, switch to calves. sprints on the track this afternoon

we slender folks look better with some muscle

[Gemme]

Veteran's Day Workout

T33, random program, level 5.
Stats: 283 cal, 2.61 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 3 @ 90 sec @ 5.3 mph

It was quiet at the gym. They were setting up a snack table at the front when I came in before 6am.

That's all I got.

[A. Spectre]

smacking some balls about in an indoor batting cage. if weather abides, outdoor frisbee

[nycfem]

Not to shock you but: stair master (55/65 intervals) 30 min., 1 hour of weight lifting, back exercises, leg exercises and stretching.

I have a "hello" and smile routine with the femme lesbian who I labeled as such after seeing her at an LGBTQ film festival, specifically a lesbian version of the film Rosemary's Baby (I don't think she saw me there.). It's nice to see each other regularly at the gym and not talk but have a shared experience.

[Kelt]

Spent an excruciatingly slow paced hour on the arc. I might have done a mile, maybe, but I just had a back thingy yesterday afternoon so this was a test drive. Then some resistance for lower body, again with the slow, and then out for the day. It's really pretty out so the game plan was to hit the river later today if all went well, but I think that will wait for tomorrow. Had some fun with leaves and will call it a day so I can play again tomorrow.

That and the fact that the high temp today was only 40°. :blink: Hey, I'm still acclimating!

[Gemme]

We all have our own pace. I've been very fortunate in that I can feel a little bit of a difference week to week, so I know that I'm on the right road but it feels like a verrrrry long trip trapped in the car with Aunt Edna and her constipation stories.

:blink:

I take advantage of every 'better' day even if I know I may pay for it the next day because in the end, it pushes me closer to my pre-sciatica days. I'm trying to keep that in mind for my super stiff and cranky body days.

Go team!

:cheer:

[Gemme]

Me again!

T33, random program, level 5.
Stats: 269 cal, 2.55 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.1 mph, 1 @ 60 sec ! 5.1 mph

My first interval came one and a half minutes into the workout. That's too soon and I got all knotted up from running it, even though I didn't push hard. I worked it out by the end but this is the short side of using the random program and sometimes frustrates me.

I saw Twinkle Toes Too (should really be Two, shouldn't it?) today. We chatted about the weather (split pea soup fog this morning and freezing temps coming tonight through the week). It was a nice, casual connection. Easy, breezy!

[Gemme]

Twinkle Toes was there but alone this morning.

I had a short workout since I know the next few days will be longer and I don't want to kill myself if I don't have to.

T33, random program, level 5.
Stats: 220 cal, 2.00 mi, 35:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 90 sec and 2 @ 60 sec. All @ 5.3 mph.

[A. Spectre]

weights today, lower arms and back. high reps, light weights. never herky jerky, slow and methodical, visualize the muscles you want honed and ripped. and make it so.

later this afternoon, obstacle course at the local park.

[SmoothButch]

Ran three miles today...getting prepared for my next 5k in a couple of weeks.

[A. Spectre]

20 miles or so on the recumbent exercise bike. (didn't think i'd like it so much, easier on my back and feel my legs are more utilized)

[Gemme]

Lazy workout today and ye ole treadmill knew it.


T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 378 cal, 3.62 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.4 mph

My only interval came at the 50 minute mark but I didn't mind. I was in my loose sports bra and didn't feel like jiggling all over the place anyway. It felt less than a chore and more fun. I slept in and took my time and I don't have to work today so it was nice.

I am starting to feel a little bit of something in my left knee so I'm going to keep an eye on that. That was the knee that I strained from overuse several years ago so I don't want to do that again, especially since the result of me not making it to the gym daily will take a far worse toll on me.

I listened to a different set of music today too. Usually Krewella (sexy electronica) is my go to workout music but this time I played my recently added list and there's a very interesting collection on there now.

J-gYJBsln-w

TSREMOocGwc

MYSVMgRr6pw

zjcTPiNdT6Q

LBr7kECsjcQ

nfWlot6h_JM

0HDdjwpPM3Y

tA8AfQaUnXM

It made for a fun, low stress time.

[Kelt]

It seems I'm having an upper body day today. On the wrong end of a snow shovel. We are having a much larger than expected storm and it just doesn't make sense to go drive in this stuff if I don't have to. That's okay, today I'm doing three sets of 40 mins each outside in the snow. :cheesy:

[Gemme]

Be careful of your back! It's very easy to wrench it while shoveling. Lift with your legs.

Well, at least you're getting broken in right away so you know what to expect for the rest of the winter.

[ProfPacker]

Finally, with this crazy schedule, made it in pool today. Need to build everything up slowly again. Did 15 laps

[DapperButch]

It seems I'm having an upper body day today. On the wrong end of a snow shovel. We are having a much larger than expected storm and it just doesn't make sense to go drive in this stuff if I don't have to. That's okay, today I'm doing three sets of 40 mins each outside in the snow. :cheesy:

hahahahaha :pointing: :pointing::pointing::cracked::cracked::superfunny: :superfunny::superfunny:

Welcome to a real winter, my California friend!!

<--- evil

[Kelt]

hahahahaha :pointing: :pointing::pointing::cracked::cracked::superfunny: :superfunny::superfunny:

Welcome to a real winter, my California friend!!

<--- evil

I'll always go for outdoor exercise over indoors, besides, I'm enjoying the snow. :cheesy:

:anothersnowman:

[cinnamongrrl]

I confess... I'm still not getting purposeful exercise...but..

I got out of the shower today...and i was in my towel leaning over the vanity to wipe the mirror and...omg..I have shoulder muscles AND pecs! I don't know if its scrubbing anything that stands still or the fact that I'm lifting people for a living but...wow...

[nycfem]

Friday evening at the gym:

30 min Stair Master (65/55 intervals); 20 min. weight lifting; 10 min. ab exercises on floor; 10 min. leg exercises on floor; 20 min. yoga

I have two parties tomorrow (one work, one BB's family) sooo... in case I don't have gym time, I'm glad I got there tonight :)

[Rockinonahigh]

This may not count as exercise, but I clipped two dogs and washed and groomed two more,I was tired when I was done.

[Gemme]

Today was a good day. I slept in a bit and took my time crawling out of bed. I managed to get to the gym around 9-9:15. Apparently, no one took my picture when I signed up eons ago, so I got my pic taken. No fuss, no muss, no make up or glam or glimmer.

yay

Yesterday, I noticed a bit of tightening in my inner thighs which usually means I'm pushing too hard. It's a balancing act since I have to do this every day. My body doesn't get any rest days, which it does need, so I have to taper off when I feel something's on the verge of not being okay and I have to build in short days to give myself a break. I decided to cut my speed. I've been walking at my maximum, which is 3.4 mph, so I knocked it down to 3.0 for the first half hour and then 3.1 for the second half and I didn't feel any strain so that's good.

T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 385 cal, 3.47 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals: 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.0 mph, 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.3 mph, 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.5 mph

After that, I did a mild upper body workout using the circuit training area plus the back machine and the fly machine in the main weighted area. I did 2 sets of 10 reps and did meaningful but not stressful weight for each machine. I wanted my body to work but not strain so I used weight that would make the last 2-3 reps in the 2nd set a bit shaky but not push myself to my maximum load limit or muscle failure.

I finished with light ab work.

All in all, a very good long but not 'hard' day. I'll likely cut the cardio time tomorrow and do a longer lower body workout. It depends on how I feel though. The last couple of machines today were making the sciatica twinge so I was glad that I was almost done at that point.

While I would love weight loss and muscle gain to be part of the result of the work I do daily, it's not. I've only lost a couple of pounds so that's not my main focus. My main focus is mobility and making the rest of my day as comfortable for me as possible. When I push myself to work harder to lose weight or bulk up a bit, it tends to compromise my main goal so I've had to let go of that and it's honestly been kind of hard. I'm very competitive with myself in the gym and I've had to reign myself in time after time, over and over again.

Some days it pisses me off. Like steam coming out of my ears angry. Some days I'm just grateful to be able to walk around erect and without major pain. Like I said, it's a balancing act.

[Kelt]

Today was pretty amazing. It was incredibly cold for me (10°F) and one of the challenges is learning to dress right for it. It was brilliantly sunny and I really couldn't justify going to the gym. If I was going to go out and drive in this stuff I was bound and determined to get to the river.

A couple of days ago when I was down there I saw a them staging two miniature snow plows and figured that at least the bike trail would probably be plowed and I was right although that left a couple inches of ice topped with compacted snow.. The parking area I use was a different story and it looked like only a few others had been there but I didn't have any problem. So I sort of waded the two hundred or so yards to the trail through 8 inch deep snow and was ever so grateful for my beach 'ski' pole and it's spiked tip.

I hit the edge of the park where it meets the river and was blown away with how beautiful it was. I swear, every 50 feet I would come around another bend and there would be a perfect postcard image of what a snowy, sunny, walk through the woods along a river and lake should be. One after the other with bright blue skies to go with it and more ducks and geese than I may have ever seen gathered in one place.

I couldn't get enough of it and went further than usual. I encountered a few hardy souls, some taking pictures, others riding bikes (on snow and ice!) and one intrepid angler was fly fishing. I ended up going about three miles on iffy terrain but it was so worth it.

If this is REAL winter...Bring it! :cheesy:

Oh yeah, I'm getting the hang of dressing, I wasn't cold at all. :anothersnowman:

[DapperButch]

Very cool, Kelt. I am glad that you had fun!

It is funny that you mentioned the bikes. After I read the part about ice, but snow on top I thought "yep, I would have been riding on that", back in my mountain biking days. It is a very enjoyable crunch sound.

I hit the gym today. Just simple 45 minutes elliptical and weight machines. I always did free weights, but it really is just easier to get on a machine.

[Gemme]

Excellent, Kelt! I love the look of winter when it's snowing and right afterwards but once people get in it, it starts to look dirty. It sounds like you are in a nice area that will keep that pretty look a little bit longer than where I am. Enjoy!

I did get some lower body weight training in but I had to be careful. My hip and thigh were daring me to make one wrong move. I could feel it.

:blink:

T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 382 cal, 3.50 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals: 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.0mph, 1 @ 60 sec @ 5.2mph, 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.2mph, I @ 90 sec @ 5.4mph

Again, I did 2 sets of 10 with manageable weight. The leg extension and leg press caused the most twinging but I made it through relatively unscathed.

[nycfem]

Yesterday I got in 30 min. on the stair master before my parties. Then today I got my usual workout (30 min stair master 55/65 intervals), followed by an hour of various exercises: weight lifting, leg exercises, abs, and stretching. I felt very zen by the end :)

[firegal]

60 mins treadmill.... Worked in the ole biceps...

[Kelt]

Today was a repeat of yesterday for me. I wanted to enjoy the snowy river walk again before it melts away in a couple of days. I'm on light duty the next two days so it will have to tide me over.

[Gemme]

I signed myself up for light duty as well. I have some mild muscle soreness in my left shoulder from Saturday's circuit training so nothing new in the weight training department today.

I really, really did not feel like getting up, crawling out of bed and getting out in the rain. Sleepy, rainy kind of day!

T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 256 cal, 2.36 mi, 47:00 min
Intervals: none in the whole 40 minute workout so I extended it a couple of minutes to get in 2 @ 60 sec each @ 5.0mph

[ProfPacker]

getting back in the groove. friday, 15 laps (I think it was Friday, oh, boy, lol) yesterday 20 minutes tread mill and 30 or so minutes, maybe more on machines and weights. Today I swam 16 laps. Finally starting to feel that up and even effect from the exercise.

[Gemme]

Endorphins!

Today was pretty quick. I have to get back into the office and need to go in a little early to catch up on all the notes I'm going to have. I've already been warned.

:blink:

T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 220 cal, 1.94 mi, 35:00 min
Intervals: 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.1mph, 2 @ 60 sec @ 5.5mph, 1 @ 60 sec @ 5.3mph

I could really have used a longer workout but I had to go!

:byebye:

[A. Spectre]

light weights working on upper legs, back. treadmill for about 45 minutes.

[Cailin]

decided to lower my aerobic excersize time to 20 minutes of up hill walking, and added 15 minutes of weights.


so happy I got my new running shoes :) the other ones definitely needed replacing.

[firegal]

62 mins on treadmill fast walk...played with kettle bells at gym.

Trying hard to be physical and work out 5 days a week min

I feel like I,m back in the groove.

[Gemme]

T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 260 cal, 2.36 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 60 sec @ 5mph, 1 @ 90 sec @ 5mph


Not too much to say. Pain level's a little higher the past couple of days so I'm just trying to muddle through.

[Kelt]

I did a couple three miles on the frozen river banks again today after a couple of days off. Tomorrow it's supposed to be freezing rain/plain rain/snow/or melt. IF I can get out it will be a gym day since I need to get back in sync. Today was good and everything worked. :cheesy:

[ProfPacker]

I'm still at the gym just finishing up. Did 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of machines/free weight combo. Good feeling after confronting plagiarism (It was a mistake, I didn't mean to ) and other weird stuff. In a zend state now

[firegal]

Same for me...had a few meeting and in between hit the gym and did 30 on treadmill and used the machines also and did legs and abs.

[Gemme]

One of the guys notorious for not wiping machines down (and he continued his streak today) was on T33 when I came in so I hopped onto T35.

T35, random program, levels 5-7. I started at 5 for the first half and then bumped it up to 7 for the second half to get higher inclines and more hiking movement. The back of my thighs and hammies were super tight after every run so I was trying to naturally stretch them out.

Stats: 279 cal, 2.44 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 4 @ 60 sec @ 5mph, 1 @ 90 sec @ 5mph

[Cailin]

and on Thursday, she rested

[firegal]

Heading out to gym in about 30 mins will update on progress. Motivation is still sleeping today. Wake up already!

[Kelt]

Gym day today. I'm coming to the conclusion that I need to cut back on cardio and focus more on resistance. (I've known this for quite a while, but positive habits are hard to kill.) I've just plain worn things out and don't want to make that worse. I'm going to continue to use cardio for cardio-vascular fitness, but that can be accomplished in 3-5 20min sessions per week. I'm not getting ready for a race or anything and I'd rather save the wear and tear for hiking and other outdoor fun things. My prior overuse of cardio exercise was mostly so that I could have more latitude in diet. I just need to face the fact that I have to choose at this point in life.

Resistance exercise is going to give me more of what I need structurally and further my goals for recreational activity.

So today I did an intentional 20mins of cardio on an elliptical governed by heart rate and then spent some time exploring more of the machines and stations. I ended up working on squats, ad/abduction, bench presses, hanging leg raises and planks. Starting out light and testing what will give me the most bang for the buck while staying efficient with time use. It will be fun to put this together. I also spent some quality time with the 'hydro-massage' thingy. :cheesy:

[Gemme]

I got a late start to the morning due to the inability to sleep initially last night and then waking at 4am and going oh, Hell no. Eventually I got back to sleep and eventually I woke up again, as is the custom.

I was trying to decide whether to incorporate some weight training today or not but by the time I figured it would be okay, I was already past the point that I should have stopped the cardio and started the circuit training so I just kept going until my hour was up on the treadmill.

Considering I woke with a start and actually jumped out of bed (it's usually a rolling, inching, huffing process), this morning has been low on the pain threshold. Part of me didn't want to push that since the past few days have been a bit worse for wear on me. I did bump the incline up and take advantage of more hiking motion.

T33, random program, levels 5, 7, 8
Stats: 404 cal, 3.47 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.1 mph and 4 @ 60 sec @ 5.1 mph

[diamondrose]

1 hr on treadmill

[Kelt]

Today was a rinse and repeat of yesterday. :cheesy:

[firegal]

Went to gym 45 on treadmill did back and abs... Only had 70 mins to play

I'm still being diligent!

I hope Santa is paying attention to my good behavior!

[SmoothButch]

Did a 60 minute run and ten minute walk on the treadmill.

[A. Spectre]

easy hour long jog on the compact sand

[Gemme]

Good morning, exercisers!

I did something I haven't done before today. I've privately fussed and fumed but today I publicly lost my shit.

Oh, yes I did.

Let me backtrack a bit.

I hopped on the treadmill and did half an hour.

T33, random program, level 7
Stats: 210 cal, 1.82 mi, 35:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 90 sec and 1 @ 60 sec. Both @ 5.1 mph.

Then I went into the circuit training room. It's a room that has an open entranceway, like someone forgot to put in the door, and pass throughs along the wall, like someone forgot to put windows in. I really like this room because it's the only one in the whole place that's not hot and, if people use it correctly, no one hogs the machines. It has great acoustics too.

When I got in there, 2 women were working different machines and one guy was off to the side. One of the women had a mat and after she worked a machine, she came back to the mat and did some calisthenics and stretching. Cool. The guy said hi as we were both at the garbage can, getting new paper towels to wipe the machines off that we'd just used.

The first woman leaves. Then the guy leaves, so it's just stretching woman and me. Two other women come in and they are chatting off to the side. No biggie. They weren't in anyone's way and they weren't too loud. Good for them.

Stretching woman leaves so it's just the 3 of us now. I'm working the last machine in the room and the two women keep talking and get louder and louder and louder and then I can hear everything about their library book and organ operation conversation and very little of the music playing.

I looked over a them a couple of times, giving them the universal 'shut up' eye but they were oblivious. I told myself that I was almost done and then I snapped. Like a Kit Kat.

I wasn't vulgar or anything along those lines but I'm sure they are going to tell people about the rude woman at the gym today. This is what I said, "Excuse me, ladies! (I had to yell as they were that loud) You do realize that you are not alone in here, right? I mean, I appreciate conversation but you are louder than the music (and the music's really loud in that room....good acoustics again)."

They looked absolutely flabbergasted and apologized and then were quiet like chastised children the remainder of my workout.

A few minutes later, I finished and went to work some of the machines right outside of the room and they kept their volume down when a couple of other people went in to the room.

I dunno. I get really, really tired and frustrated with people who don't see outside of their self and circle. Is a little common courtesy too much to ask for?

[Candelion]

I didn't feel like braving the elements :cold: so I ran at the local track today. For me running is a solo activity but it probably did me some good to be sociable. :rolleyes: A nice 7 mile run before I had to flee the crowds. Happy weekend to you all.

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[nycfem]

30 min stair master (55/65 intervals, 4 min. back and forth), 60 min. of weight lifting, stretching, core, legs, and abs.

I'm really grateful for everyone on this thread. It makes me feel motivated and centered.

[diamondrose]

I missed the workout classes on Saturday since I was pulled into work. After work I went to the gym and did 1 hour on the treadmill and worked on some arm strength exercises.

[Gemme]

I agree with you, nycfreakinfabulousafem. It's nice to know that, even if we're all not physically with one another, that we have emotional support and motivation from the others in the thread here.

I'm in a very good mood this morning, exercisers! This is despite squeaky sneaker guy trying to be sneaky and hopping on a machine directly behind me. As if I still wouldn't hear him. The music was broke in the gym today, too. Luckily, I was almost done with the cardio part of my routine so I was able to let it go. I think my snapation yesterday helped. A girl can only take so much.

:blink:
:praying:

I had a lovely workout.

T33, random program, levels 6-9
Stats: 257 cal, 2.22 mi, 45:00 min
No intervals

I started at level 6 and increased my incline level at every 10 minute mark. I woke up in the 1-3 pain range today, which is great, so I thought I'd really put my theory that incline work could have the same or similar effect on my leg as running intervals. If I was wrong, then seeing as how I started low on the pain threshold, it wouldn't take much to 'fix' it to where I was okay the rest of the day.

I like to do the running intervals once in a while because it clears the pipes and keeps the ole ticker ticking regularly but since I'm doing workouts each and every day, which is physically very taxing in itself, I'm trying to keep things as low impact as possible.

I'm happy to report that it seemed to work. I got tight during the weight training portion, but that's typical and can be alleviated by some short term pacing or a quick 15 minute hop on the treadmill so I wasn't worried about that. I worked my lower body today with the exception of a quick try on one of the weight machines that looked like a row. I love rowing, so I've been wanting to give it a try but it's stationary. No rowing movement, which is what I like best. Just the arms coming and back and going forward. Nothing fun there. I also popped on one of the ab machines because I didn't really feel anything from yesterday's ab work so I gave it a quick shot. Felt them then! So, I'm happy that I seem to have found a good balance between actually doing work but not doing so much work that it cripples me the next day or two. Yay.

I am unhappy to report that I am officially out of chocolate milk now and a stop at the grocery store is a must today. I might as well get my list together and hit the hardware store for my house filters too. Can you believe that Ace Hardware is the only store in the area that has the whacked out size I need for one of my filters? Good thing I have a coupon!

[ProfPacker]

20 minutes treadmill....30 minutes machines...20 laps in pool. Feel great

[Kelt]

20 minutes treadmill....30 minutes machines...20 laps in pool. Feel great

Sounds like the perfect workout. :cheesy:

[Gemme]

Straight up cardio today.

T33, random program levels 7-9
Stats: 418 cal, 3.45 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals: 5 @ 60 sec @ 5 mph, 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.3 mph

I spent a good portion of the workout thinking it was awful hot in there, and it was....I sweated buckets, but I given how late in the month it is, it could be hormones as well.

:fireman:

[Kelt]

Today was another gym day. I went in a bit earlier than usual so I could get home in time for an appointment. As soon as I finished my 25min on the elliptical I tried getting off and was insanely dizzy, to the point of having to hang on to the thing for a while to not fall over. :seeingstars:

I figured out that I had forgotten to take my morning med and was 3 hours off schedule. After standing around for a bit trying not to look foolish (or in need of an ambulance) I decided I had better get home, take it, and call it a day.

I'm only about a mile away and not too concerned about driving that far. So, when I got home I decided that sitting on a weight contraption was similar to sitting on the couch, since I'm only doing light things right now. So I went back and finished out my resistance bit. Now I'm all balanced out and fine, so it worked.

Mission accomplished!

[diamondrose]

Tomorrow I will do 1 hour step it up class and 1 hour zumba

[Gemme]

Today was another gym day. I went in a bit earlier than usual so I could get home in time for an appointment. As soon as I finished my 25min on the elliptical I tried getting off and was insanely dizzy, to the point of having to hang on to the thing for a while to not fall over. :seeingstars:

I figured out that I had forgotten to take my morning med and was 3 hours off schedule. After standing around for a bit trying not to look foolish (or in need of an ambulance) I decided I had better get home, take it, and call it a day.

I'm only about a mile away and not too concerned about driving that far. So, when I got home I decided that sitting on a weight contraption was similar to sitting on the couch, since I'm only doing light things right now. So I went back and finished out my resistance bit. Now I'm all balanced out and fine, so it worked.

Mission accomplished!

I guess it's not a good time to mention that most accidents happen less than a mile from home.

:blink:

So glad that you are okay and got all re-balanced!

[Gemme]

Less than stellar start to the day, exercisers.

I had great difficulty getting to and staying asleep last night. Not sure what was up with that. Then I had some very disturbing dreams and woke much later than what I'd hoped to, for obvious reasons. I also woke at a higher pain level than I'd prefer...not that I prefer to wake in any discomfort; it just happens.

I started to do half an hour of cardio before the upper body work but my body was still gnarled up from last night so I had to extend it.

T33, random program, level 8
Stats: 288 cal, 2.44 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 2 @ 90 sec, 3 @ 60 sec, all @ 5 mph

I thought that maybe it was me with the temperature thing but as I walked into the gym, I was hit by the wave of heat as soon as I came through the door. That's not me, folks. I really don't understand it. I've spent the majority of my life in Southern climates and I get cold very easy and it's too hot for me. Why isn't anyone here, most of whom have lived in cold climates all their lives, hot too?

So I was happy to get to the circuit training part. The temperature is far more appropriate in there, so I took my time with the upper body workout. Then, as I was wiping down the next to last machine and was turning to get onto the ab machine, some guy jumps on it. Right in front of me. Like I'm not even there.

I moved to the back machine, which is just outside of the circuit training room and stared him down. Then, after less than 60 seconds, he moves to another machine.

People like that are part of the reason I grind my teeth.

:blink:

I finished my routine and came home. It's the last day of my mini vacation and I have a ton of chores and loose ends to tie up. See ya!

[Gemme]

Oh and I pulled a muscle wrong during the weight training portion of the program, so I had to take a few moments once it unlocked and stretch it out real good.

I never had a Charley horse in my arm before.

:blink:

Today is not my day, y'all.

[Gemme]

Me again.

Where there are peaks, there are valleys.

Today is a peak day, thankfully.

T33, random program, levels 8, 10, 12
Stats: 281 cal, 2.32 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 2 @ 60 sec, 1 @ 90 sec, all @ 5 mph

I went into the workout with the mindset that tomorrow's will be long and tough, so I wanted an easier one today. Lo and behold, T33 kept dishing out the intervals over and over. I bumped up the incline for several of them but finally did a few.

If I'd run all of them, I would have had about 9 intervals.

That's a lot.

:blink:

[Gemme]

Hellloooooooo!

:blink:

Happy Eat All You Can Hold With Little to No Judgment Day!

:eating:

I slept in this morning since the gym didn't open until 7am. It was PACKED when I got there around 8am, as to be expected.

T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 405 cal, 3.63 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals: 3 @ 90 sec, 5 @ 60 sec, all @ 5.3 mph

I had one of those moments today that felt like a Choose Your Adventure book. Remember those? You get to a point and then you can choose to do something and, depending on what you chose to do, determined what page you were directed to next. I used to go through and read them over and over again, until I read all of the options. It was like 4-5 books in one! On a sad note, the creator of that series passed away recently. :(

Anyway, my point is, the first 30 minutes of my workout were good. Mellow, actually. At the 30 minute mark, I hit 150 calories burned and did not have any intervals. At all. I was doing weight training so I could have hopped off at that point and got to the grunting but I said, no. I felt good and relaxed and wanted to see what else T33 had in store for me.

Well, I'll tell you. The second half of the workout was very different from the first; like night and day. I had all 8 intervals in the second half hour and by the time the 60 minute mark rolled around, I hit 375 calories burned on the screen. Same time frame, but I burned....according to the treadmill, which has its own level of accurateness.....225 calories versus 150. Boy, did I feel it too. I was a sweaty girl for sure!

As usual, I succumbed to sweaty ear syndrome, which always happens in the gym. Occasionally outside but it's a direct correlation to how hard I'm working and how darn hot it is in the gym. I had to wipe off my buds 2-3 times.

I did well with the weight training also. Lower body today. No massive twitches or pain streaks, which is excellent. I won't be able to go to the gym the next two days due to their schedule and my work schedule not cooperating so I'll be hoofing it outside in the early AM.

I better wear my earmuffs! It'll be 20 something tomorrow and probably snow showering.

[Kelt]

After Tuesday's little episode at the gym, when I went home I bent over to pick something up and well... Wednesday became a inadvertent day off. It's hard for me to take a down day as I work better when I do the same routine every day.

Learning curve.

Anywho, today I took a river day and enjoyed a three mile route that was mostly dirt trails through the woods now that the snow is gone. At one spot there is a nice little cove (?) (20ft piece of lake beach) that I like to stop off at for a minute when I get there. Today there was a large freshly fallen tree right across it. As it turns out it is the perfect height and diameter to be a terrific bench running all the way across. :cheesy: I hope they leave it.

Now for some guilt free P-day food! (ham instead of turkey) :eating:

[nycfem]

Sunday: 30 min stair master / 30 min back and leg exercises

Monday: 30 min stair master / 30 min weight lifting and abs

Today: 60 min. stair master. New stair masters! It's like coming in and seeing a friend has been replaced! It's quite startling! These new stair masters are "hipsters." I have to pick from walking up the steps of the Empire State Building, etc. I chose the highest one because... why not. It was Burj Khalifa in Dubai at 255 floors! I did it in an hour (600 cal.). These new stair masters are not old school but they have their own modern charms. I got to enter my initials (like a video game!) for being the 5th highest climb in the past week. I can tell this will become a new challenge!

Then I did a combined hour of abs, leg weights, weight lifting, yoga, tai chi, and back exercises.

Guess who else was there on Thanksgiving? Jill.

My eating has been a real struggle (bingeing) due to some personal problems (not relationship related!) and really just this time of year. So it makes me feel so much better physically and mentally to get in tune with my body while exercising. It also helps me to have my friends here on this thread.

[Gemme]

That sounds so fun, Jennifer! I'd enjoy those stair climbers as well. This year typically wrecks havoc with everyone, in one way or another. Kudos to you for doing what you need to do to keep yourself steady as she goes.

No gym this morning, as I mentioned earlier. I did get a nice, albeit chilly, walk around my little neighborhood though. I startled someone who wasn't expecting anyone else to be about at 6:30 in the morning. Ooopsie.

It's not the same benefit as the gym but it's enough to get me through the day normally. I haven't had two gymless days, back to back, before so I'm a little worried about tomorrow especially since it will be busy for me. Hopefully, things will work out just fine.

Carry on, exercisers!

[Cailin]

I woke up and got dressed. excersize complete :) I'm on excersize vacation until tomorrow. then it will be "walk everywhere"

[ProfPacker]

20 minutes treadmill did 1.5 miles which is a personal best for me. 40 minutes weights and machines, including 100 ab crunches, swam 26 laps. I am definitely "chill", so relaxed my brain is much, feels great

[Gemme]

I did half an hour walking outside except for the few minutes I ducked into a building and walked around in there. My legs were getting numb and I figured the stairs would help stretch things out a bit more. I still have a knot in my thigh and hip, but it's manageable.

[nycfem]

Yesterday and today I did essentially the same routine as on Thursday: 1 hour on the new StairMaster climbing to the top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai (255 floors, 600 cal), followed by an hour of weight lifting and floor exercises (abs, legs, back, and stretching). The new StairMaster routine is a killer and almost causes me exercise induced asthma but not quite (If it did, I'd definitely climb something less daunting.). Don't know about you guys, but I love love love intense exercise even if it is in sprints (which I do on the StairMaster since I've picked a random speed program). When I exercise outside, it is never as intense as at the gym because I have more control over making myself comfortable. If I ran outside, that would likely be different, but that feels too risky for my knees. So when I exercise outside I just tend to do a longer routine. The beauty and connection with nature makes up for the lack of intensity when outside. End ramble.

[SmoothButch]

I ran 3.2 miles in 34 minutes outside and improved my pace to a 10.54 minute mile.

[Gemme]

I ran 3.2 miles in 34 minutes outside and improved my pace to a 10.54 minute mile.

New name: SpeedyButch.

Congrats!

[Gemme]

I had an awesome workout this morning, y'all!

I slept in and there weren't very many people at the gym. The weather's beautiful outside, so I'm guessing they either also slept in longer than me or they are out and about doing family stuff for the rest of the holiday weekend.

The gym was hot but not as hot as usual so that was a nice touch also.

T33, random program, level 5
Stats: 410 cal, 3.67 mi, 65:00 min
Intervals:

2 @ 60 sec @ 5 mph
2 @ 60 sec @ 5.2 mph
2 @ 60 sec @ 5.4 mph
1 @ 90 sec @ 5.1 mph
1 @ 90 sec @ 5.3 mph

This was followed by my upper body workout. 10 reps and 3 sets at each machine except for the back machine. I did 2 sets of 25 reps. For the abs, I do two exercises with my feet at different positions, targeting a different section of the abs each time. I did a hair shy of the 10 x 3 formula since I know my work day tomorrow is going to be verrrry physically demanding so I can't have sore abs. As it is, I may have pushed it just a bit with the upper body machines but I'll make sure to stretch good throughout the day and to take 2 anti-inflammatories before bed.

[SmoothButch]

New name: SpeedyButch.

Congrats!

Thanks ha!

[Gemme]

Today is just not a happy day. Bad sleep during the night, higher pain level and I have a ton of manual labor to do today that involves a lot of crouching and bending and kneeling. Oy.

Short workout. I was running late.

T33, random program, levels 8 and 10
Stats: 209 cal, 1.76 mi, 35:00 min
No intervals

[nycfem]

Yesterday (Sunday) I did the same workout I did for the 4 day TG weekeend (stair master 1 hour/600 cal followed by an hour of weight lifting, abs, legs, yoga).

Today being back at work I cut it to an hour, with 30 min. stair master and then weight lifting, abs, and stretching.

I am still thoroughly enthralled with the new gimmick of climbing up stairs of monuments in other countries forced upon me by the new Stair Masters. I also remain geekily thrilled with getting to enter my initials in competition with the other Stair junkies. No complaints! Maybe more sleep... Tomorrow is a two job day, and will be a day off from the gym for sure.

What anti-inflammatories do you take Gemme? I usually don't need anything (I have a "sit on my ass" job unlike you) but when I lift too much weight or strain something I use an icey hot medicated stick on pad and find it really helpful at night.

[firegal]

Progressing even more.... Pumped iron and cardio.... Felt like I ate like a pig... For the weekend.... Lost 1 lb.

YES!

[Kelt]

Yesterday (Sunday) I did the same workout I did for the 4 day TG weekeend (stair master 1 hour/600 cal followed by an hour of weight lifting, abs, legs, yoga).

Today being back at work I cut it to an hour, with 30 min. stair master and then weight lifting, abs, and stretching.

I am still thoroughly enthralled with the new gimmick of climbing up stairs of monuments in other countries forced upon me by the new Stair Masters. I also remain geekily thrilled with getting to enter my initials in competition with the other Stair junkies. No complaints! Maybe more sleep... Tomorrow is a two job day, and will be a day off from the gym for sure.

What anti-inflammatories do you take Gemme? I usually don't need anything (I have a "sit on my ass" job unlike you) but when I lift too much weight or strain something I use an icey hot medicated stick on pad and find it really helpful at night.

I think your stair master sounds like a hoot! I should try the one at my gym now that I don't live in a third floor walk up. Stairs used to be a regular part of life anytime I did anything. All of the equipment is recent but I don't recall monitors on them. Maybe I'll give it a try in a couple of days, I think the recumbent bike is on the menu until then.

This morning I thought snow shoveling would be the upper body workout, but it turned out to be decorative only for a few hours. :cheesy:

[cinnamongrrl]

I think my inability to sleep is directly related to my lack of exercise...

This changes tomorrow! I always start out meaning to do yoga in the morning and then I start cleaning...no mas. I need to make it the first thing I do every day..no matter what!!

[Gemme]

What anti-inflammatories do you take Gemme? I usually don't need anything (I have a "sit on my ass" job unlike you) but when I lift too much weight or strain something I use an icey hot medicated stick on pad and find it really helpful at night.

Generics, basically. Fake Aleve and Tylenol and that kind of stuff.

I do have hot packs and Icy Hot in the house as well as a freezer/hot pack but that's not a regular thing.

[Gemme]

Today was a good workout. Low pain level and I even woke up a couple of minutes before the alarm.

T35, random program, levels 5-8
Stats: 282 cal, 2.43 mi, 45:00 min
Intervals: 1 @ 90 sec @ 5.3 mph and 3 @ 60 sec @ 5.3 mph

I saw Twinkle Toes today!

[cinnamongrrl]

I did indeed do my yoga...and wow...am one tightly wound girl....

I always forget how my hamstrings get excessively tight when I don't stretch. This definitely needs to be an every day thing for me again...

Now to plan on some cardio.... :)

[Talon]

I just wondered if anyone here had tried aerial yoga?

[traumaqueen]

I just wondered if anyone here had tried aerial yoga?


Hmm not aerial, but I've done "paddleboard" yoga a few times now. It requires some decent athleticism.