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30 Push up 50 Crunches squats and overhead lifts in the basement then walked 4 miles on the track at work on my break
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Hit the gym early today started with 10 minuets on the Arc trainer at level 5 then did the 30 circuit upped my reps as well as the weight on most of the machines. Did the torso twists at 70 2 sets of 10 on each side then the Abdominal Crunch machine at 40 2 sets of 10 Finished with the elliptical 15 minuets at level . Also have crushed my steps goal already as I had to go in early and did not take a patrol car for half my shift just did good old fashioned foot patrol [/COLOR]
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A spontaneous 4 mile walk through the snowy woods, and barely even feeling it. One of the best kinds of exercise - for mind, body & spirit.
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I did my cardio workout listening to the Who- their album Who's Next. I love that album. I had a great workout!
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10min qigong
An hour cycling in the sunshine. |
Took a run this morning, first one of the season.
2 miles! I'm proud of myself : ) |
I mopped the whole bottom floor of the building and the entrance outside of the elevator and one small section on the second floor. Tomorrow, I'll finish the second floor and then I'm for the weekend, which translates to gym time.
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Haven't made it to the gym this week. Or worked out at all really.
Something's wrong with my lungs. Spent most of yesterday in the ER with back spasms and shortness of breaths. Doctors' thought it was something with my heart, so ran me through a gauntlet of tests. Turns out my heart is A-OK. But I am having intercostal muscle spasms. Hopefully it will ease up and next week I can get back to my regular routine. |
Went into the city yesterday for an interview, had lunch afterwards, then walked around the city until my feet hurt and then I sat and read for 4 hours in the shade.
So, I walked 7.1 miles according to my phone. So today, I am just chilling. My legs hurt :| |
I did an hour and a half of mopping today and then I sat on my butt for 4 hours watching 2 movies in the theatre. I got some ab work in laughing during one of the movies too.
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I haven't really done a lot exercise-wise although I've made it to the gym more often than not for the last two weeks for at least an hour or two of recumbent bike. I had a couple of back thingies done that each required one day off.
Other than that I have been making it to the river for at least a while each afternoon, more of a mental health break than workout, but much needed nonetheless. :cheesy: |
I got to the gym later than usual today. It was raining and I went to bed very late, which led to me sleeping soooooo soundly. I loved it until I actually got to the gym and found it crowded (which I don't mind) and hot (which I mind greatly).
I did 30 minutes on each piece, cool down included. E20, random program, level 5 269 cal, 2.13 mi B6, random program, level 5 169 cal, 5.72 mi |
A deliciously muddy 16km run (10 miles) followed by a deliciously bubbly bath.
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It's been three weeks out of the gym and out of exercising due to life stress and then kind of having fun putting my energy elsewhere, mainly good food and crafting. However, my pants are getting tight...
I went to the gym today and being stubborn did not lighten my routine like I should have. And what does that lead to? Injury of course! I did an hour on the treadmill (4 mph, with an incline of 12 going down by 3 every 15 minutes). THAT killed me. For one the treadmill is just not all that body friendly to begin with (bad shock absorption). So that is where my back fell apart. My lower back feels super tight and rigid. Then I did 15 minutes on the Stair Master which never injures me and doesn't agitate my back at all. Then I did 45 minutes of weight lifting and stretching. I had to go down on my weights by a few pounds because I simply couldn't do what I was doing before taking those three weeks off! If the body can't lift something, it just can't lift something! Sooo...I have an Icy Hot back patch on now, and I'm hoping getting some good sleep will lessen my lower back pain. All in all it was a hard work-out because my body was not used to the intensity due to so much time off. Kinda frustrating but still enjoyed the endorphins! Nice to catch up on reading about everyone else's exercise too :) |
I went for a walk but I was tired so I'm going to walk some more later
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Hooray Nycfem is back!
But uh... slow down a little will ya! We want you around for the duration. My exercising is going well. I am not doing anything super human but just sticking to my plan (while making adjustments), eating healthy and reading and learning as I go. I feel great! |
Me too, glad to see nycfem's post! : )
I have been creating opportunities to stretch and exercise at work by either using random chances to jog or run, rather than walk, or lifting equipment or pushing or climbing stairs (prancing, rather than jogging up stairs). Of course, the price for all that extra exercise, last week, culminated in going to bed early last night and sleeping in until almost 12 hours later. I got my beauty rest, but still need more because it was a stressful and tiring week. The week ahead will be just as tiring but I am reaching a threshold and feel positive that I am making progress, even though it has and will still be a mighty steep climb up the side of the 'mountain' (work, life). I like reading posts people leave about their own challenges or what they observe in life while exercising during their day. One observation I had last week was that exercising around others invited curious exchanges of communication, which naturally led most of us into bouts of laughter. Hehe! ;) More news later, k? *Happy Sunday* :) |
Dog walk in the morning, dog walk in the afternoon. Both were wet, muddy, cold, and gross. I am sorry to say. BUT the necessity of having to walk my little friend is good for forcing me to start walking more these past several days.
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This morning was a little rough. It must have been the lack of protein in my dinner last night. I had a giant salad and I did have cheese and cheese does have protein but not a lot. I think the tank was more empty than usual this morning but I, like nyc, pushed myself. Unlike our super heroine, my back is fine. For once.
E21, random program, level 5 Stats: 414 cal, 3.44 mi, 45:00 min B6, random program, level 5 Stats: 184 cal, 6.82 mi, 30:00 min It's going to be a couple of days at least before I can get back into the gym so I wanted to squeeze every last little bit of reward and result out of my workout. |
Today I avoided the dreadmill and did 45 minutes of intervals on the stair master and then some light weight lifting, core/ab work, and stretching and yoga (45 min. total). My back is still bothering me a little but not as much. I watched Bad Santa while on the Stairmaster.
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Sorry to hear about your back, nycfem. I am glad to hear it is getting better!
I got sciatica for the first time in my life 16 days ago. I have been messed up since, not able to drive or anything. It is horrid for the first 4-5 hours every morning and then it gets better. I am finally going to the doc tomorrow. Oh wait, this isn't a complaining thread.....true though, the poor mutt (and me), are not happy with missing his walks! He's had like 2 in the last 16 days. Poor guy! I miss being active, too! |
I had a very nice leisurely weekend, but tried to make up for all of it in 2 hours.. just got home from seeing Gang of Four, one of all-time favorite bands. I hurled and flailed my body around like it was still the 80s, but my body was not fooled. Payback will no doubt come tomorrow.
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Im taking my tennis shoes to work today because it will be 75 here and all of my work family are going to go out and walk the track after lunch. The track is 1/2 mile through the campus! WOOT!
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1. Go to the doctor and get a referral (if your insurance requires it) for physical therapy. PT is the only 'cure' for sciatica. 2. They can give you pain killers but you won't be able to function properly with them (ie no driving vehicles, no formulating difficult calculations, no doing anything but laying/lying in the best position you can find). 3. Pillow buffers. Use them to keep you in place during the night if you typically move around a lot. I used to just get to sleep and then BAM! a sharp stab of pain from me rolling over on a tender spot would jar me away and that would be the end of any peace for me that night. 4. Working out helped me but it's going to hurt getting in there and then when you start to do it and then through a lot of workout and then, sometimes, right afterwards too. But it will gradually get better. 5. STAY AWAY FROM THE TREADMILL. Even though it initially helped the sciatica, it created a hip problem with me. My PT said treadmills should be outlawed. The elliptical is much better. I hope you feel better! |
Talk about your exercise experience today....
Been alternating between yoga class and the gym for the past month.
Have lost 25lbs so far....depression and heart break are good for something LoL |
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It sounds like you're in a good place though, when you can find something good and feel a touch lighthearted.:bouquet: |
Ive been doing yoga most mornings now. I'm up early enough to do it and/or walk my dog.
I've also applied for a 2nd shift position at the local rest home. Two uber physical jobs...I won't need to work out lol |
My weightlifting went great yesterday. Not that I lifted massive amounts of weight or anything, but I pushed myself to the limit. I didn't strain anything, just went to the max and felt like I accomplished something.
I had several misadventures in the kitchen yesterday, but I did manage to cook myself some healthy food that will last a few days. Great job everyone! |
10min qigong morning routine
13min gigong neck/shoulder routine The 10min morning routine is awesome and wakes up all the right energies. I started using it when recuperating from the nasty chesty thing I had in December. ps."Tonifiy"? :| <<< not enough of these faces to describe my feeling upon hearing tonify. I have weekend visitors arriving on Thursday so I'm frantically busy preparing the house from a Dak's House of Teenage Mess to an adult dwelling. That's all the exercise I need this week :| |
I got out of work early, so I hit the gym before the snow came.
I got in 45 minutes on the elliptical. Stats: 415 cal, 3.56 mi I finished up and then went to the grocery store and, as I was pulling in at home, the first few flurries flitted down. Perfect timing!!! |
Excellent Gemme!
A couple friends texted yesterday and were wishing me Happy Spring. I was thinking, um what spring, it's snowing. Then I just said, screw it and started lifting weights! |
Today was amazing. I woke up at 6:50am and then made myself go back to sleep. I woke up at 8am and made myself go back to sleep. I finally woke up at noon. I haven't slept that long in loooooong time. Sleep bank account is in the BLACK,y'all.
I had to go to the post office, so I headed there and then hit the gym around 2pm. I did the recumbent bike for 45 minutes and then stretched for a few minutes. Stats: 302 calories, 11.81 miles |
Color Me Rad 5k. Didn't start 'Map My Walk' until we actually started so the hour before hanging out didn't count, but finished it at 3.06 miles.
Half my face doused in teal at the finish line! |
Big morning at the gym for me. I snapped to attention at 7:01am and opted not to do a repeat of yesterday. Even though I enjoy my sleep, I hate wasting half the day.
I started on the elliptical, gravitated to the recumbent bike, slinked into the 30 minute cardio room and finished in the back doing stretches on the mat. E21, random program, level 5 278 cal, 2.46 mi, 30:00 min B6, random program, level 5 217 cal, 8.79 mi, 30:00 min Now, you might say "Hey, those figures for the recumbent seem off" to which I would normally agree but today I'd say "Hell no they don't! I whipped my own butt on that." See, what happened was....I was getting settled down on the bike (wiping it down beforehand because most folks don't have a clue how to do it right if they do it at all) and getting my MP3 player where I wanted it when a little wisp of a girl plopped down next to me and started at it, full blast. Well, obviously this was a challenge. :blink: So, we dueled. And I won. But it was hard fought, I tell you. My thighs were not happy and then the lactic acid kicked in towards the end, which is not a bad thing as it means the body's burning what it needs to burn but it is very uncomfortable for sure. She stayed on the bike longer than I did but when I hopped off there was a 43/44 calorie and over a mile distance difference between us (including my cool down). I totally won that shit. So at that point my endorphins were out of control and I said, "How about some weight training? It's been a while." to myself because talking out loud in the gym when there's no one in your close proximity is deemed inappropriate by proper social etiquette standards. :weightlifter: 30 minutes later.... I did 3 sets of 10 on each piece of equipment except my kryptonite, the shoulder press. I have injured myself on that piece more than any other so I took it easy. I did a set of 10 and then tapped out around 5 or 6 of the second set. Better safe than sorry, I say! I kept in mind my PT lessons and worked really hard to keep good form. Some of it does take some getting used to. Then I snagged a mat in the back and a 10 lb weight (the round ones that go on the bars and look like mini steering wheels) and did some oblique V crunches followed by pelvic tilts, bridges, half Supermans (PT balance exercise), planks and some yummy stretching, paying extra attention to my typical tight zones....hammies, calves and quads. I felt gooooood (and hungry) when I was done. Good day! |
My back still has a few kinks (just like the rest of me), so I steered clear of the treadmill and also lifted weights 3 pounds lower than when I was working out more regularly. That was prudent and paid off.
I did 1 hour on the Stair Master, intervals. Then 45 minutes on the upright bike (which I think is not great for my back but my back does worse with the recumbent bikes- not all, just the model my gym has). Then 45 minutes weight lifting, abs, stretching, and yoga. Nice to catch up on everyone's posts and to get a good work out in :) |
Sorry about your back, girl. I may have slightly overdid it today. The area between the tush and the lower back is feeling a bit tender. Not sore or achy but tender, like it could be fine or not in a heartbeat. I'm going to wait late tomorrow to work out again, especially since I'll spend most of the morning and possibly some of the afternoon sitting.
I still look longingly at the treadmill when I pass it by but my PT was right; as soon as I stopped using it, I felt an improvement and I don't want to backslide so I shall love it from afar. |
Today was great. I did half an hour of cardio and about 40 minutes of weight lifting. I have changed my lifting routine so that I do full body all 3 days a week (Mon, Wed, Fri). I think this is best for my beginner phase.
I have all my food on a spreadsheet, and it thrilled my obsessive, former accountant brain that all the calories and ratios for protein, carbs and fat lined up just as I wanted them to! Happy exercising all! |
Bully, are you using a program to enter your food intake? I can't remember.
I decided against working out today for two reasons. One, my upper abs are super sore and the tender back/butt area is a bit achy. Two, my errands took longer than anticipated to reach today. Oh and I didn't want to so there! :tease: |
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Seriously, tracking works. :cheesy: << Has numbers envy. Yesterday afternoon I spent a couple of hours down at the river recharging my 'outdoors' battery. Today I got to the gym for 90 mins on the recumbent, level 8, 600 cals. I wear my own telemetry strap so am pretty good on those figures even with the built in algorithm. |
Kelt, what did the machine say you did? When you've got your monitor giving more accurate information, I bet it's interesting to see what the bike says you did in output.
I still need to find something I can work with for that. |
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