[cinnamongrrl]

Originally Posted by nycfem

On Monday I did 30 min. stair master, and then 30 min. lifting weights, ab exercises, and stretching.

Today I did 30 min. stair master, 1 hour Free Motion machine, and then 1 hour of leg weights, yoga, and back strengthening.

For calves, how about wearing wrap around weights? I love those. I have some at home where you can insert weights into them so that they can each vary between 1-5 pounds

I had some. They were lost in my wrecked car before I moved. I have to get another set. I did feel the difference walking with them; strangely, it was in my inner thighs though...? I really just need to get back to where there is good hiking and let that suffice

ALSO: I now have yoga callouses. I thought that yoga gloves were just a bunch of hooey. Now I get it....

Today I did my step/weights. Thanks to Kelt, I found some exercises recommended by backpackers for backpackers and incorporated them into my routine. I'm grateful that I'm doing the ab challenge since core strength is important in most things but especially if you're going to carry a heavy load.

Oh I did both my challenges too. No outside exercise though; it has rained for I think going on 5 days straight.