Talk about your exercise experience today

[traumaqueen]

Originally Posted by Venus007

I wear bag gloves and I wrap my hands still sometimes, if I am particularly angsty, my knuckles get red and a little swollen. I found icing them right after helps. The good part is that with repetition they will toughen up in a bit so that it gets better.

I'm just angsty in general. Actually, it was just using the bag gloves that messed me all up, I thought they were better fitting than they actually are... not so much! Wraps and gloves it is!

[DapperButch]

Nothing exciting here. Still doing a lot of walking with the pup every day to keep things rolling along. Stable weight, which is better than increasing. I only ever have 5 lbs to lose (which seems to never go away no matter what), so it is not a big deal on that end.

I like having the increase in energy I have when I am exercising regularly. That and health is more my focus.

[ProfPacker]

Dapper, I agree, health and energy are focus, even though I have more than 5 to loose, lol.

[Gemme]

Today was most excellent!

Kind of like this, actually:



Without Napoleon, of course.

And the Iron Maiden.

Oh, maybe a little Iron Maiden.

I did do weight training after all.



I headed straight for the circuit training room as soon as I got in the gym at 7am. Well, maybe 7:15 or somewhere between the two but no later than a quarter after for sure.

My ratio was 2 weight lifting sets to 1 cardio set until I finished the whole circuit. It took me close to an hour and no one bothered me until I was halfway through. One guy came in and only worked on arms but he left and never got in my way. I was about 3/4 finished when another guy came in and he didn't get in my way but he came close. He didn't wipe the machines when he was done either. Gross!

I then moved straight on to T33 and we had a rousing bout of walking and pseudo-hiking. Random program, levels 3-12. No running intervals. It was hard not to too because I came very close to a milestone but I did not break protocol in order to reach it. An exercise in self-control that I passed with flying colors!

T33 stats:

398 calories, 3.49 miles, 65 minutes

If I didn't have to go at that moment, I would have started another program and continued for another 30-60 minutes, easy. The urge to continue was very strong. I was totally in the zone today!!!

[nycfem]

I went on a 2.5 hour walk in Riverside Park. For the most part I walked repeatedly in a fairly small, nicely shaded circle that consisted of walking up a set of steps and down the Forever Wild dirt path amongst the trees. I'm very into this set of steps because they are spaced far apart, like a slope instead of just up. Thus I can jog up the steps at an angle that is more knee friendly. It's a nice sprint. I got very dirty on the Forever Wild path. I guess it's labeled as wild for a reason. It was so warm and fragrant on the Forever Wild path that it was worth it. When I repeat a small area, I see the same people who are sitting on the grass and on the benches over and over (and vice versa if they are looking but usually they are not). I just keep circling around them like a shark in a fanny pack. Then I went to the gym and did 30 minutes on the stair master, followed by a cold shower to remove the "wild." My gym only offers cold showers but I didn't want to take the "wild" home so I endured the madness.

[DapperButch]

Yesterday, I contorted my body in a very small space in order to to remove the hardtop from my very small two seater car. Stripped screws are NOT fun! I really was concerned I wasn't going to be remove the screws and therefore not be able to remove the hardtop of the convertible.

So glad I got it off. Nothing like driving with the top down!

[cinnamongrrl]

at work:

I had to haul 3 things (1.5 cu ft each) of soil for my client... I say it counts!!

after work:

a 2 mile hike (about 30% uphill) with 3lbs ankle weights...the weights work totally different muscles. I felt my inner and upper outer thighs (around the hip flexors) and even my calves and butt a little on the hills....my knee started giving me grief at the top of the hill, so i used the weigjts in my hands instead...

im thinking yoga with wrist weights would be interesting.....as would the tae bo ish workout I have.....

tonight : a step workout with 5~7lb weights.... Im trying to "earn" my TV time by exercising as I watch....

[Gemme]

Super sore from yesterday's circuit training but far less than if I hadn't stretched well, had the massage and took a couple of fake Aleve before bed. Even my calves are tender, which is out of the ordinary. I pushed myself really hard and had an amazing workout. Totally worth it!

Not much today but I did walk down to the Redbox in the rain (a mile round trip). I used to love walking in the rain when I was a kid. Good to know that I haven't completely grown up yet.

[cinnamongrrl]

started my day out with yoga....

then going to do a cleaning job....it burns calories...so it counts to me...

speaking of which, I may have mentioned previously the site fitday.com They help you calculate your caloric needs for weightloss and even tell you what your everyday activities burn for calories. They even include sexual activity....ahem...

Ive found it to be one of the more user friendly sites that exist...

[candy_coated_bitch]

My exercise experience for the day was dragging my ass out of bed to go to the pharmacy and the grocery store. I have very basic standards right now.

[nycfem]

I went to the gym and did 30 minutes on the Stair Master (Interval program 45/50), followed by a combined hour of weight lifting, planks, and leg exercises.

Trainer to me (while working with a woman named Gail nearby on exercise mat): "How is your day, Ma'am?"

Me: "Good, how's yours?"

Trainer: "Fabulous. Every day is my best day."

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl

started my day out with yoga....

then going to do a cleaning job....it burns calories...so it counts to me...

speaking of which, I may have mentioned previously the site fitday.com They help you calculate your caloric needs for weightloss and even tell you what your everyday activities burn for calories. They even include sexual activity....ahem...

Ive found it to be one of the more user friendly sites that exist...

I've been using that site for about three years now. I don't know which view you use, but a couple of years back they introduced Fitday2 which is the new one I think designed to look like myfitnesspal and it loses about 2/3 of the info for me. If you haven't done it yet, try looking at "classic view", it's more boring looking at first but you can manipulate the data and charts 16 ways from Sunday, very fun if you like numbers.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Trainer: "Fabulous. Every day is my best day."

I hate positive people. <joking>

[cinnamongrrl]

Originally Posted by Kelt

I've been using that site for about three years now. I don't know which view you use, but a couple of years back they introduced Fitday2 which is the new one I think designed to look like myfitnesspal and it loses about 2/3 of the info for me. If you haven't done it yet, try looking at "classic view", it's more boring looking at first but you can manipulate the data and charts 16 ways from Sunday, very fun if you like numbers.

youre officially my guru now

Today I did the 2 mile hike with ankle weights...then I added in a climb up the Quabbin dike....which...is straight uphill.....theres a series of 3 tiers. I did two of the three....one with weights one without. Then I went downhill....which for me is actually harder...or used to be....with the weights and finished my walk with them....

when I say straight uphill.....standing still killed my calves...and nothing kills my calves....Im sure it was over 100 feet in total....so I did 2/3.....and will be adding it on to my repetoire....

[*Anya*]

Still doing Pilates. I really love it.

I never thought I would find a form of exercise that I not only enjoy but miss after a couple of days off.

It never feels difficult while I am doing it but always need a couple of days for my muscles to recover between times.

[Kelt]

I had to get a blood pressure cuff for my new PT back exercises.

They have me put it under the small of my back when I lay down, then I have to do various inverted marches and other leg things without making the needle on the gauge move.

That's a whole lot harder than it sounds and really works the lower abs.

Combined with my "I don't even know how many" squats in various configurations with resistance bands make for a pretty good core workout.

Now, if it only would only hurt less.

[cinnamongrrl]

ever the minstrel of knowledge Kelt; I never thought to look for core exercises using resistance bands...I have many! My back doesnt like floor exercises...and my dogs always come smell me if I do get down on the floor...so....I will look into that now that you gave me a mind to.
today was an epic fail for exercise. I did 15 min of my typical 30 min yoga...so basically it was stretching; couldnt go for my walk after work since I knew my mother needed to go to the ER (Shes fine tg) and then I ran errands after dinner then came home and started some heavy cleaning for no apparent reason. Still...I should throw on my big girl yoga pants and get it done....but....i dont wannnna ..... im TIRED

[nycfem]

I did an hour on the stair master (Intervals: 45/50) and then a combined hour of weight lifting, abs, and yoga. I've become addicted to the stair master for now. Love it!

Story from the gym (not from today but I can't help thinking about it whenever I have the choice between stairs and an elevator in life... which is, of course, a lot):

This normal looking, fit, young woman had just finished some intense exercise class, and she was at that level of combined fatigue and exhilaration where one is somewhat psychotic. I heard her whisper to herself in a fog, "I'm so exhausted. I'm going to take the elevator." And then she stopped suddenly, turned on her heel, her glassy eyes wide, and whispered to herself definitively, "No, I'm going to take the stairs." It was like she caught herself while in a post exercise delirium almost committing the sin of taking the elevator, but instead she was going to keep the momentum alive. It was so memorable to be inside her internal process. Not sure why! It still gives me a laugh but also holds some power in it I guess.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by nycfem

I did an hour on the stair master (Intervals: 45/50) and then a combined hour of weight lifting, abs, and yoga. I've become addicted to the stair master for now. Love it!

Story from the gym (not from today but I can't help thinking about it whenever I have the choice between stairs and an elevator in life... which is, of course, a lot):

This normal looking, fit, young woman had just finished some intense exercise class, and she was at that level of combined fatigue and exhilaration where one is somewhat psychotic. I heard her whisper to herself in a fog, "I'm so exhausted. I'm going to take the elevator." And then she stopped suddenly, turned on her heel, her glassy eyes wide, and whispered to herself definitively, "No, I'm going to take the stairs." It was like she caught herself while in a post exercise delirium almost committing the sin of taking the elevator, but instead she was going to keep the momentum alive. It was so memorable to be inside her internal process. Not sure why! It still gives me a laugh but also holds some power in it I guess.

I know that feeling! I've been that glassy-eyed girl!

When the endorphins are doing their thing it does feel like a crime to take an easy way out when you have an option. I'm already sweaty and I think to myself that every single movement counts, because when I'm honest with myself, I know I'm not going to workout as much as I should so I try to make every second that I do count.

Those are my quality over quantity days.

[nycfem]

I did an hour on the stair master (Intervals: 45/50) and then a combined hour of weight lifting, planks, and stretching.

Who did I end up next to again but Clayton, the Positive Trainer, training a woman named Samantha. He asked again how I was, and I again said, "Good, how are you?" He said, "Fabulous! I couldn't be better!" I get a laugh how he sounds so sexual when instructing his clients, "Samantha, I want you to get on all fours!....Now, Samantha, turn over on your back and lift your rear-end!" It's all said in such a definitively positive tone. He says it without any sleaze which somehow makes it all the more perverse to me.