The Do You Work Out Zone

[sylvie]

Today is the day i restart my running program.. YAY!

First i'll get to the gym and do the weights, elliptical & some bike..
Then, i'll come home, drop off my bag and do my first run.

i'm not sure what level i am starting at until i get out there and just do it..
walk 10 mins to warm up, then i'll run for as long as i can comfortably, then walk a minute or two, and then run again, etc etc..

my first small goal is to be able to run 30 mins non stop .. This book i have helps me warm myself up to doing that over some weeks, and then i will work on hills training and speed training..

i'm excited, but i'm ready..
Let the people stare - i'm okay with it now.. (it was always a worry of mine) heh.

Happy Workout everyone ♥

[sylvie]

Today is day 4 of my running program..
Yesterday, i went with a friend and we did 6 km of walking/running.. We would run for 1 1/2 mins, then walk 1 - 1 1/2 mins.. Quite the increase from day one - i feel it in my left rear muscle today, LOL. i get the runner's high, especially when i'm pushing myself so hard..
Working on stretching, breathing & posture this week.. Yesterday, much improvement..

< ---- signed up for my first 5k, July 1st.. i will be running it with a friend, i'm excited..5k is 25-30 mins of running, if i work hard everyday, i will be ready to give it my very best..

i get very emotional after a run..
One year ago, i felt like i could barely walk.. i couldn't catch my breath, i had pain in the legs and feet, and i was miserable just taking a few steps to the corner store - So to have this energy and be doing this for myself, i'm really proud... It's about the difference in how i feel & the energy! & of course to all the people who have repetitively *and still do* tell me i can't do things.. look at me go..i remind myself daily, i've lost 100 lbs and CAN do this, to keep at it.

Also, working the weights this week faithfully. Though i've no real "plan" with the weights just yet, i just try different machines and do different exercises in attempt to get myself on a schedule of doing it every couple of days.. So i feel great for that!

My fitness goal for today: To incorporate core exercises, something i can do at home and will be faithful about doing each day.. To go for my run for day 4 & to get to the gym to do weights..

[Rockinonahigh]

Today I worked out at home as I have a mini gym in the patio,most of what I did was core work,I did a modified plank for 3 minits...a bitch.By modified I mean I set the movement on an ice chest aganist the wall insted of being on the floor,insted of being on my elbows in in the clasic pushup position.The first minit wasnt to bad but the next two..OMG!! I kinow when I do this I need to be in zen mode to focus so I can stay in the plank longer and eayser,today I just couldnt quite make it any further.I also lifted some weights with a lot of stretching before and after.I am commited.

[Talon]

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Today I worked out at home as I have a mini gym in the patio,most of what I did was core work,I did a modified plank for 3 minits...a bitch.By modified I mean I set the movement on an ice chest aganist the wall insted of being on the floor,insted of being on my elbows in in the clasic pushup position.The first minit wasnt to bad but the next two..OMG!! I kinow when I do this I need to be in zen mode to focus so I can stay in the plank longer and eayser,today I just couldnt quite make it any further.I also lifted some weights with a lot of stretching before and after.I am commited.

Isn't plank position a killer? They do it in my yoga class all the time. And the longer you hold it....Yikes.......it hurts like a mutha.
Yet, it does firm your entire body like few single exercises can.
I'll have to try your modified version.

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by Talon

Isn't plank position a killer? They do it in my yoga class all the time. And the longer you hold it....Yikes.......it hurts like a mutha.
Yet, it does firm your entire body like few single exercises can.
I'll have to try your modified version.

The plank is really good for a lot of things,but I should do it earler in my workout not at the end like I did today.The modified way works of me because I have really screwy knees wich even the slightest Idea of being on them hurts big time.

[sylvie]

Yesterday, i sooo rocked the workout.
Today, will be a day of rest, however..

<------ pulled a muscle in her behind, that makes moving difficult..
Might have pushed myself a little too hard.. Ouch!
But love that i've been on track everyday this week..

If i can get myself to feeling better today, i won't push it by doing anything that uses that muscle.. because i want to get at this again..

[bkisbutchenuff]

I started working out in Feb. I love it and how it makes me feel....gives me energy....



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