Talk about your exercise experience today - Page 38

Kätzchen · 08-22-2013, 12:44 AM

*SoOoOoOooo,*

I spent the weekend in a gorgeous PNW location (Seattle) and spent the first day walking up and down a hill: from 1st Hill (Capitol) district to the waterfront. My legs were like j e l l o, after doing that. But, oh. mY. staRszszsz! I just fell in love with the city of Seattle, Elliott Bay, the sail boats, the music, the food (cookie heaven!), and people who were perfect strangers whom I had the most interesting random conversations with! Definately, an amazing way to spend a weekend and I plan to do it more often.

I think I will push walking up steep hills more often, even though my legs felt like they'd never walk again. The interesting part for me was that I discovered that I am still capable of strenuous excercise and lived to share about it here. For certain, walking up nearly vertical hills in Seattle broke a threshold in my tiny little world of excercise and dare I say that it was as fun as jumping on a trampoline? ~>>> *Yes*

Gemme · 08-22-2013, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Chessie and I walked for three miles along the Columbia river in Astoria as the sun began to set. It was beautiful. But as we were coming back up the humungous hill to the hotel, both of my calves kept cramping. This is not new, but it still feels surprising (and extremely painful) each time it happens. I think I may need to ask the doctor about that.

Intake more potassium. That's helpful to me when I get cramps. Thankfully, it doesn't happen as much as it used to.

Yesterday, I had a little more time than usual during the week, so I did everything. I warmed up on the treadmill, did weight traing (albeit an abbreviated version) and then did 15 minutes on the Beast.

For the stuff I was able to calculate: 220 cal sweated and 1.51 miles walked/climbed.

I've woken up tired two days in a row and I haven't lost any sleep or gone to bed late, so I'm thinking today's going to be an off day.

Ye ole body seems to be saying, "Simmer down, now!"

Ginger · 08-23-2013, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Chessie and I walked for three miles along the Columbia river in Astoria as the sun began to set. It was beautiful. But as we were coming back up the humungous hill to the hotel, both of my calves kept cramping. This is not new, but it still feels surprising (and extremely painful) each time it happens. I think I may need to ask the doctor about that.

I can share that for me, calf cramping means I need potassium, which I get through bananas.

(It can mean other things, related to circulation, for example, which are more serious so BTW I'm not saying bananas are the cure all)

Ginger · 08-23-2013, 12:46 PM

So I've gone bike riding for the last five days in a row.

It's been glorious. I'm already thinking about the winter, what I need to get to be able to ride comfortably in the cold.

Also, it will get dark too early to ride after work, so I'm thinking about an alternative exercise, like returning to the gym I guess, and focusing on weight training like I did last winter.

Rockinonahigh · 08-23-2013, 01:08 PM

Since I got back from my vacation I am cleaning the place up,if that isnt exersise nothing is.So far I have nearly got the laundry done,the den cleaned,then dinner is cooking in the crock pot,insaled a new phone.It will take a couple of days to really get it done right as my son hit the high places while I was gone and nothing else...plus I still need to totaly unpack....i'm tired already.

Gemme · 08-23-2013, 08:05 PM

A mile and a half and 313 calories are behind me now. Britney helped me out.

I hate that the music is so damn loud at that location. I wish my home gym were closer to my job.

DapperButch · 08-23-2013, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

A mile and a half and 313 calories are behind me now. Britney helped me out.

I hate that the music is so damn loud at that location. I wish my home gym were closer to my job.

Are you a member of two gyms?

To report in....cardio a couple of times a week, but no regular schedule. At least I am still moving sometimes!

Bettter than nothin'

Metro · 08-23-2013, 08:29 PM

Have arrived at a point where trying to fit in two speed walks a day just ends up making my joints sore -- which is why the variety of cross training (walking, biking, swimming, shooting hoops) works so much better for me. The frustrating thing is that both my pup and I want to walk more (especially in this gorgeous weather) -- but the consequences just aren't worth it. I don't know how many of you are able to physically tolerate walking or running 4+ miles daily on a regular basis. My feet/knees/ankles can't handle it (despite wearing appropriate athletic walking shoes). Thank goodness the gym reopens tomorrow! It will be a full and fun day of exercise, plus!

DapperButch · 08-23-2013, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metro

Have arrived at a point where trying to fit in two speed walks a day just ends up making my joints sore -- which is why the variety of cross training (walking, biking, swimming, shooting hoops) works so much better for me. The frustrating thing is that both my pup and I want to walk more (especially in this gorgeous weather) -- but the consequences just aren't worth it. I don't know how many of you are able to physically tolerate walking or running 4+ miles daily on a regular basis. My feet/knees/ankles can't handle it (despite wearing appropriate athletic walking shoes). Thank goodness the gym reopens tomorrow! It will be a full and fun day of exercise, plus!

I have not tried walking 4+ miles on a daily basis. I spoke before about difficulty with walking at high speeds on a treadmill (arches hurt). It can be the same on concrete/blacktop. Doing over 4 miles on a dirt trail is not a problem. I could easily do quite a number of miles daily. Consider trail walking/running as the softer ground will feel more comfortable. Plus, your pup will love it!

Cin · 08-23-2013, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metro

I don't know how many of you are able to physically tolerate walking or running 4+ miles daily on a regular basis. My feet/knees/ankles can't handle it (despite wearing appropriate athletic walking shoes).

Weird as it may sound my knees, feet and ankles are not bad but my shoulder just wrecks me. I do okay sometimes going over 4 but if I am in the woods and the terrain is rough it sometimes really hurts my shoulder (injured it in a work accident awhile back). Sometimes I like to spend the day walking trails or at the botanical gardens but if the walk gets too jarring then I can end up in way too much pain. It's funny cause I can do short intense bursts like stairs and such without much problem.

Kelt · 08-24-2013, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metro

Have arrived at a point where trying to fit in two speed walks a day just ends up making my joints sore -- which is why the variety of cross training (walking, biking, swimming, shooting hoops) works so much better for me. The frustrating thing is that both my pup and I want to walk more (especially in this gorgeous weather) -- but the consequences just aren't worth it. I don't know how many of you are able to physically tolerate walking or running 4+ miles daily on a regular basis. My feet/knees/ankles can't handle it (despite wearing appropriate athletic walking shoes). Thank goodness the gym reopens tomorrow! It will be a full and fun day of exercise, plus!

Same here. I can't handle impact at all. Spine issues. I can go for miles in softish sand, but 4-5 blocks on a hard surface, like a sidewalk can be very painful. Gym equipment like ellipticals and such where you do not pick up your feet work alright too.

Artzy76 · 08-24-2013, 03:51 PM

*whew* ok so last night was my Day 1 back into the gym after 3 weeks of not having the motivation.
What a torture session ... my lesson is... do not take 3 weeks off. LOL
I go to a MMA/kickboxing gym. Today's training session was legs... NICE!
We started out Doing Leg Lunges across the room. holding 8lb weights in each hand. 5 minutes then 5 minutes of leg lunges on tippy toes. Heels were not permitted to touch the floor... If you got to fast Matt (the trainer) would tell us to slowwwwwwwww down on the lunges.... YES! More pain please.. LOVE IT! LOL
Then we went onto the bags... we were doing 4 minute rounds we started with 6 straight punches, 2 jumping jacks, 1 kick, push up, mountain climber then back up & start over... we worked our way from 6 down to 1 straight punches 4 minute rounds each. Then we did 5 minutes of sit ups as we came up 2 straight punches on bag... and back to sit up...
After that we moved into Our Squat routine which was AMAZING!
Start in holding squat when he said UP we had to jump up and when he said down we had to go from squat to knees to floor and back up to holding squat. When he said Hook we did a holding squat and did 10 left right hooks on bag. This squat adventure lasted 8 minutes...
I thought for sure class was over when he said.. good job get some water...
until i sip my water to hear Matt yell... AB-TIME... Get back on the mats...
omfg...
Yes... leg lift holds... he said... lets do our alphabet... NICE!
Yes this is where we do holding leg lifts 6 in. from floor and he calls out the letters of the alphabet and we trace the letters with our feet and back into 6 in leg lift hold.
Now we know our ABC's ...
and today... my ass and thighs are on FIREEEEEEEE!!
Hutzzzzzzz SO good!
Pushing through the pain...

Gemme · 08-24-2013, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Are you a member of two gyms?

To report in....cardio a couple of times a week, but no regular schedule. At least I am still moving sometimes!

Bettter than nothin'

I'm a member of Planet Fitness and my level of membership allows me to visit other gyms up to 10 times per month for no extra charge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metro

Have arrived at a point where trying to fit in two speed walks a day just ends up making my joints sore -- which is why the variety of cross training (walking, biking, swimming, shooting hoops) works so much better for me. The frustrating thing is that both my pup and I want to walk more (especially in this gorgeous weather) -- but the consequences just aren't worth it. I don't know how many of you are able to physically tolerate walking or running 4+ miles daily on a regular basis. My feet/knees/ankles can't handle it (despite wearing appropriate athletic walking shoes). Thank goodness the gym reopens tomorrow! It will be a full and fun day of exercise, plus!

Why do they both need to be speed walks? Slow some of your walks down. The pup will get more walks and your joints won't ache like the Dickens.

Gemme · 08-24-2013, 04:12 PM

Early morning gym visit!

Treadmill: 30 minutes, 1.69 miles, 192 calories

+

Upper body weight training

+

Abs

+

Strrreeeeettttch

=

Booyah!

Metro · 08-24-2013, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DapperButch

I have not tried walking 4+ miles on a daily basis. I spoke before about difficulty with walking at high speeds on a treadmill (arches hurt). It can be the same on concrete/blacktop. Doing over 4 miles on a dirt trail is not a problem. I could easily do quite a number of miles daily. Consider trail walking/running as the softer ground will feel more comfortable. Plus, your pup will love it!

Thanks, Dapper -- yes, hiking trails is something I have done with all my dogs on special occasion (especially when traveling to wooded regions). And agreed, it's great and a lot easier on the joints. However, for a daily routine I need to be able to just walk out the door without a need to drive someplace (my gym is only1-1/2 blocks away) or I won't get in a workout at all. This is after a childhood thru college years of hours-upon-hours of a wide variety of sports (training and competition). Major burn out. So, as an adult have found proximity makes a big difference in my compliance with a routine. Also, FYI -- it has been my experience (via shin splints at one point in my athletic frenzy) that changing surfaces is a no-no. So, if I walk on sand, or grass/trails then switch back to sidewalks it's even worse on my Achilles. Just thought I'd throw that in there in case anyone else has noticed that phenomenon.

BTW, great day back to the gym and a bonus activity, too.

Good work everyone -- keep it up!

nycfem · 08-24-2013, 06:08 PM

I am on vacation at the beach in Montauk with BB, my mom, and my brother and his husband. I bought a week pass at a gym that gives discounts to local motels. It's a tiny gym for townies and compulsive tourists but has what it needs to get the job done.

First I did an hour plus a five minute cool down on a Life Fitness outdated stationary bike, Level 10, while lifting weights. What's funny is the current version of the stationary bike produced by Life Fitness is very hard on my back (and apparently I'm not the only one from talking to other fans of the older version). Anyway, I've really missed being able to do the stationary bike, so this was very fun.

Then I did 55 minutes of weight lifting, abs, and yoga in a tiny little room with a high up single small barred window with light shining through. Everything was very bare bones, old, and shabby. I imagined I was in a prison cell working out, but yet I wasn't really in prison so it was quite a nice fantasy.

When I got back to the motel I walked to the ocean (freezing!) and for half an hour I rapidly treaded water / swam to fight the undertow.

Now we are getting ready to grill. I made skewers with organic brussel sprouts, onion, portobello, tomato, carrot, tofu, and marinade. That part isn't exercise but it's a fun part of vacation

Hollylane · 08-24-2013, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandScout

I can share that for me, calf cramping means I need potassium, which I get through bananas.

(It can mean other things, related to circulation, for example, which are more serious so BTW I'm not saying bananas are the cure all)

It could very well be potassium, because I am not able to have bananas with my regular diet. I might have to take a supplement to get what I need, since other vegetable choices may not give me enough.

batennisboy · 08-24-2013, 10:15 PM

Am back on the courts and workouts. Missed once this week but valid reason. Knees are a bit sore and still on NSAIDs but at least I'm moving. More tennis tomorrow and get off NSAIDs Tues/Wed. Oh, and tennis was so much fun today!

Bad_boi · 08-24-2013, 11:53 PM

I went skateboarding today and it was lots of fun.

Joness · 08-25-2013, 01:02 AM

My exercise for today is consisting of:

- 20 sit-ups
- 20 press-up (full)
- 10 minutes Power Hooping . . . .yes Hooping, i know i know, shhhhhhh!

Parked my car in Falkland and walked past the Palace and through the Magical Forest to:

Pillars Of Hercules an organic cafe, met my friend there for a vegetarian brunch and a catch up. Put the world back where it should be then re-traced my steps back to the car :-)

Ahhhhh love love love a slow me paced Sunday :-)

08-22-2013, 12:44 AM	#741
Kätzchen Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Femme with a heavy twist of Lime Relationship Status: Together since September of 2021 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cloudy, plus a chance of El Dorado Posts: 15,177 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 35,914 Thanked 32,149 Times in 10,011 Posts Rep Power: 21474866	SoOoOoOooo, I spent the weekend in a gorgeous PNW location (Seattle) and spent the first day walking up and down a hill: from 1st Hill (Capitol) district to the waterfront. My legs were like j e l l o, after doing that. But, oh. mY. staRszszsz! I just fell in love with the city of Seattle, Elliott Bay, the sail boats, the music, the food (cookie heaven!), and people who were perfect strangers whom I had the most interesting random conversations with! Definately, an amazing way to spend a weekend and I plan to do it more often. I think I will push walking up steep hills more often, even though my legs felt like they'd never walk again. The interesting part for me was that I discovered that I am still capable of strenuous excercise and lived to share about it here. For certain, walking up nearly vertical hills in Seattle broke a threshold in my tiny little world of excercise and dare I say that it was as fun as jumping on a trampoline? ~>>> Yes __________________ ”To succeed in life, you need three things: a wish bone, a back bone and a funny bone,” Reba McIntire🎶 🎶🎶

08-23-2013, 12:46 PM	#744
Ginger Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme lesbian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East coast Posts: 2,416 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,829 Thanked 12,309 Times in 2,057 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	So I've gone bike riding for the last five days in a row. It's been glorious. I'm already thinking about the winter, what I need to get to be able to ride comfortably in the cold. Also, it will get dark too early to ride after work, so I'm thinking about an alternative exercise, like returning to the gym I guess, and focusing on weight training like I did last winter. __________________ Reach out.

08-23-2013, 08:05 PM	#746
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,599 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,270 Thanked 108,796 Times in 25,670 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	A mile and a half and 313 calories are behind me now. Britney helped me out. I hate that the music is so damn loud at that location. I wish my home gym were closer to my job. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

08-24-2013, 03:51 PM	#752
Artzy76 Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: The Girlie kinds :) Relationship Status: Singular Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Posts: 46 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 237 Thanked 227 Times in 42 Posts Rep Power: 2426738	Day 1 ... whew ok so last night was my Day 1 back into the gym after 3 weeks of not having the motivation. What a torture session ... my lesson is... do not take 3 weeks off. LOL I go to a MMA/kickboxing gym. Today's training session was legs... NICE! We started out Doing Leg Lunges across the room. holding 8lb weights in each hand. 5 minutes then 5 minutes of leg lunges on tippy toes. Heels were not permitted to touch the floor... If you got to fast Matt (the trainer) would tell us to slowwwwwwwww down on the lunges.... YES! More pain please.. LOVE IT! LOL Then we went onto the bags... we were doing 4 minute rounds we started with 6 straight punches, 2 jumping jacks, 1 kick, push up, mountain climber then back up & start over... we worked our way from 6 down to 1 straight punches 4 minute rounds each. Then we did 5 minutes of sit ups as we came up 2 straight punches on bag... and back to sit up... After that we moved into Our Squat routine which was AMAZING! Start in holding squat when he said UP we had to jump up and when he said down we had to go from squat to knees to floor and back up to holding squat. When he said Hook we did a holding squat and did 10 left right hooks on bag. This squat adventure lasted 8 minutes... I thought for sure class was over when he said.. good job get some water... until i sip my water to hear Matt yell... AB-TIME... Get back on the mats... omfg... Yes... leg lift holds... he said... lets do our alphabet... NICE! Yes this is where we do holding leg lifts 6 in. from floor and he calls out the letters of the alphabet and we trace the letters with our feet and back into 6 in leg lift hold. Now we know our ABC's ... and today... my ass and thighs are on FIREEEEEEEE!! Hutzzzzzzz SO good! Pushing through the pain...

08-24-2013, 04:12 PM	#754
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,599 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,270 Thanked 108,796 Times in 25,670 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	Early morning gym visit! Treadmill: 30 minutes, 1.69 miles, 192 calories + Upper body weight training + Abs + Strrreeeeettttch = Booyah! __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

08-23-2013, 01:08 PM	#745
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,937 Times in 3,936 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Since I got back from my vacation I am cleaning the place up,if that isnt exersise nothing is.So far I have nearly got the laundry done,the den cleaned,then dinner is cooking in the crock pot,insaled a new phone.It will take a couple of days to really get it done right as my son hit the high places while I was gone and nothing else...plus I still need to totaly unpack....i'm tired already.

08-23-2013, 08:29 PM	#748
Metro Senior Member How Do You Identify?: • Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: • Posts: 1,606 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,476 Thanked 2,915 Times in 733 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Have arrived at a point where trying to fit in two speed walks a day just ends up making my joints sore -- which is why the variety of cross training (walking, biking, swimming, shooting hoops) works so much better for me. The frustrating thing is that both my pup and I want to walk more (especially in this gorgeous weather) -- but the consequences just aren't worth it. I don't know how many of you are able to physically tolerate walking or running 4+ miles daily on a regular basis. My feet/knees/ankles can't handle it (despite wearing appropriate athletic walking shoes). Thank goodness the gym reopens tomorrow! It will be a full and fun day of exercise, plus!

08-24-2013, 06:08 PM	#756
nycfem Moderator How Do You Identify?: femme sub Preferred Pronoun?: Baby Grrl Relationship Status: Attached Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,778 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 52,869 Thanked 21,744 Times in 5,090 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I am on vacation at the beach in Montauk with BB, my mom, and my brother and his husband. I bought a week pass at a gym that gives discounts to local motels. It's a tiny gym for townies and compulsive tourists but has what it needs to get the job done. First I did an hour plus a five minute cool down on a Life Fitness outdated stationary bike, Level 10, while lifting weights. What's funny is the current version of the stationary bike produced by Life Fitness is very hard on my back (and apparently I'm not the only one from talking to other fans of the older version). Anyway, I've really missed being able to do the stationary bike, so this was very fun. Then I did 55 minutes of weight lifting, abs, and yoga in a tiny little room with a high up single small barred window with light shining through. Everything was very bare bones, old, and shabby. I imagined I was in a prison cell working out, but yet I wasn't really in prison so it was quite a nice fantasy. When I got back to the motel I walked to the ocean (freezing!) and for half an hour I rapidly treaded water / swam to fight the undertow. Now we are getting ready to grill. I made skewers with organic brussel sprouts, onion, portobello, tomato, carrot, tofu, and marinade. That part isn't exercise but it's a fun part of vacation __________________ *** How do I... ?** Check out the Members Helping Members thread: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...embers+Helping

08-24-2013, 10:15 PM	#758
batennisboy Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: In love with the fuzzy yellow objects of my affection. Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 82 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 284 Thanked 277 Times in 79 Posts Rep Power: 4135520	Am back on the courts and workouts. Missed once this week but valid reason. Knees are a bit sore and still on NSAIDs but at least I'm moving. More tennis tomorrow and get off NSAIDs Tues/Wed. Oh, and tennis was so much fun today!

08-24-2013, 11:53 PM	#759
Bad_boi Member How Do You Identify?: Transman (male) Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him, His ect. Relationship Status: Handsome bastard. Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 727 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 122 Thanked 1,824 Times in 499 Posts Rep Power: 0	I went skateboarding today and it was lots of fun.

08-25-2013, 01:02 AM	#760
Joness Member How Do You Identify?: Boi Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Boi He His Him Sir Handsome Son Brother Tom Relationship Status: Single Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 134 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 576 Thanked 198 Times in 41 Posts Rep Power: 2367914	Todays Activity :-) My exercise for today is consisting of: - 20 sit-ups - 20 press-up (full) - 10 minutes Power Hooping . . . .yes Hooping, i know i know, shhhhhhh! Parked my car in Falkland and walked past the Palace and through the Magical Forest to: Pillars Of Hercules an organic cafe, met my friend there for a vegetarian brunch and a catch up. Put the world back where it should be then re-traced my steps back to the car :-) Ahhhhh love love love a slow me paced Sunday :-)