Talk about your exercise experience today - Page 49

Cin · 10-10-2013, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BullDog

the last few nights I have gotten a bit more sleep, which does help. It is a beautiful day, so I do plan to walk in the yard and play with the doggies out there today. I agree that doing it on a consistent basis is a very good idea.

That’s a good point. Never underestimate the importance of sleep. The lack of it affects so much. That said, for me it sometimes ends up being a catch-22. Like when I don’t get enough sleep I’m too tired to work out very much. Then the less exercise I do the less tired I am. So it is even harder to fall asleep. Consequently I’m even less interested in doing anything. More sedentary, less sleep. And around and around I go. I’ve learned, for me, moving is the best way out of most of my cycles. It’s really helpful for the “trouble sleeping cycle.” It’s also helpful for me to get out of my “gee I’m feeling down cycle” because the endorphins kick in and I feel good despite myself. It usually ends up a win/win.

It’s great you have the dogs to play with. That must help a little as a motivator.

batennisboy · 10-11-2013, 11:26 PM

It's been a good week...but I'm sore. More fun to be had tomorrow!

Chancie · 10-12-2013, 04:01 AM

A lot of you know that I wake up very early on gym days. I have to be at my duty station at school by 7:45 am and I have to be showered, dressed, and fed!

The logistics of getting myself to the gym by 5:30 three times a week are ridiculous, it often seems, but I have to do it for me, for my well being, and I deserve to take good care of myself.

I'm very protective of my time and energy and food these days, though it's not always easy for me to stake that claim. I have worked very hard to take the baby steps to get here.

⭐️

cinnamongrrl · 10-12-2013, 05:54 AM

Yesterday....

I decided to do a favorite workout that I hadn't done for a while...a LONG while....

well....

I apparently chose too heavy a weight to do a twisty thing... and now my right oblique muscle says "NO!" a lot when I move certain ways....

Other than that, I was surprised at how much I could keep up with considering it is not an easy workout (plyo and weights and high energy inervals). Good to know I still got it! <flex>

This morning it's some nice yoga....and later...shoulders and back and legs....

cinnamongrrl · 10-12-2013, 08:52 AM

Note to self (and others):

doing yoga with a pulled oblique muscle......not so fun....

but I muddled through and it felt super good

My back feels SO much better even after one day of yoga....I suppose because it really concentrates on the core...but wow my arms feel <<<<<THIS BIG>>>>

Namaste

Blaze · 10-12-2013, 11:20 AM

Solo racquet ball. I think the ball won, but I wasn't counting...

Tread mill until I got bored.

Upper body weight lifting that I know will attack me in the morning.

Sweet Bliss · 10-12-2013, 12:36 PM

Does anyone have experience with the Fluidity Bar or barre work out?

Since my surgery I am rethinking what the best method for exercise that won't aggravate my chest but still allow for strengthening and recovery.

cinnamongrrl · 10-13-2013, 11:45 AM

O.M.G.

I have a Px90ish type DVD set....I just did shoulders and back....by the time the cool down (finally) came around....my arms were jello....

I particularly like this one thing he calls "7s". For your triceps, you hinge at the hip and do a basic kickback [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOeiqKL0jS4"]How to Do a Triceps Kickback For Dummies - YouTube[/nomedia] but the twist is you change your hand position from parallel to your body to perpendicular forward and perpendicular facing back. AMAZING....3 rounds of 21 reps....I feel like I can rip phone books....

Then a similar thing with biceps. Instead of doing full range of motion tricep curl....from the bottom do a half curl 7x..then from the top to half way down 7x then full curls 7x... 3 rounds of that...holy burn....

freckledassal · 10-13-2013, 01:26 PM

A new life and a new outlook, got me to the gym today. It felt fantastic!

Kätzchen · 10-13-2013, 02:13 PM

When I rose earlier to greet the day, it was cloudy, quite chilly and it looked as though we had intermittent sprinkles of rain (last night). But the pearly gray skyscape has vanished and now we have blue skies (for miles and miles).

I think what I will do this afternoon, is make a light lunch and take a couple of bottles of water with me and go for a long afternoon walk (maybe down to the river or to a nature reserve, nearby).

Something I want to work on during the week: I want to find time each day to get on the small indoor trampoline I have and dance for about an hour or so, each morning (after I get my morning stretches in). I hope this somehow offsets and mitigates some of the lethargy I experience lately, when I rise to greet the day.

Wishing everyone a week of wellness and joy,
*Cheers!*

freckledassal · 10-16-2013, 06:39 PM

....enduring strain and pain due to climbing a MILLION stairs each day, I made it back to the gym today, focusing on the upper body. WOWZERS...I am sore!!!!!!!!

Gemme · 10-17-2013, 05:06 AM

Oh my. With fall fully engaged and winter peeking around the corner, it is so hard to get out of bed in the morning.

I've still been eating well for the most part and have had some intentional movement and am in a very nice holding pattern with my weight. It feels good. I'm going to kick it up a notch this coming week but, for the most part, I met my goal and it's a comfortable place for my body so I'm going to let it be for now.

Happy exercising, all!

easygoingfemme · 10-17-2013, 08:20 AM

I'm making Sauerkraut this morning and that is a good arm workout! Rest of the body will get attention later today with dog walking and time on the rowing machine.

10-17-2013, 08:42 AM

Not much dedicated exercise, as usual, but plenty of moving around fettling bikes and getting to/fro places. Ride a bike for transport and Exercise becomes a thing of the past.

Sweet Bliss · 10-17-2013, 09:10 AM

Ok, did the Fluidity Bar workout, was stiffening up within minutes of finishing. So popped some ibuprofen before bed. Can still walk this morning!

Let's me know how much strength I'm lacking since I started having problems.

Got a way to go before I'll be satisfied with my fitness level.

But I did it!

o222Good · 10-21-2013, 01:06 PM

Here is a question for everybody!

What kind of music to you listen to, if you do,
when you're working out?

For me, it is different for cardio and lifting.

For cardio, I listen to Pandora. "A Medley of Irish Fiddle Tunes"
Really keeps me going!
For weight training it's Rock. A Jersey Shore station that is
also on the web Rat Radio!
This really keeps me in the mental zone!

Funny how different they are...!

Gemme · 10-21-2013, 01:22 PM

For cardio, I need fast beats that I use to pace myself. Rihanna, Pitbull and Krewella are examples of artists that I've listened to during workouts.

I don't wear my MP3 player when doing weight training as the cord can become tangled in some of the equipment, so I listen to whatever the gym has on at that moment.

Ginger · 10-22-2013, 08:32 AM

Since R went into the hospital all my routines have been erased. Slowly I'm building them back up though. For one thing, I put a yoga mat in front of the TV and do stretches, free weights and yoga while I watch reruns of Modern Family, or my cable series (currently, Homeland, Eastbound and Down and Masters of Sex).

I don't know how much exercise this really is, but my muscles burn, my heart rate goes up, and the stretching is a great stress reliever. I recommend this approach for anyone who prefers to stay inside for a period of time.

batennisboy · 10-22-2013, 08:52 PM

Electronic the entire time...the faster the better, esp during cardio. Once I'm plugged in, there's no one else who matters but me. Needless to say, I don't think I make a good workout partner.

ProfPacker · 10-22-2013, 09:26 PM

I have worked myself up to swimming 1 mile 4-5 times a week. Never did something so consistently. I have never felt so calm and relaxed. When swimming I feel the world go away.
Only thing is my skin is not taking all the chemicals in the pool that well. Just went on amazon to order lotion that swimmers use. Not Diana Nyad but she is my inspiration.

10-12-2013, 05:54 AM	#964
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,652 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,186 Thanked 27,590 Times in 6,949 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Yesterday.... I decided to do a favorite workout that I hadn't done for a while...a LONG while.... well.... I apparently chose too heavy a weight to do a twisty thing... and now my right oblique muscle says "NO!" a lot when I move certain ways.... Other than that, I was surprised at how much I could keep up with considering it is not an easy workout (plyo and weights and high energy inervals). Good to know I still got it! <flex> This morning it's some nice yoga....and later...shoulders and back and legs.... __________________

10-12-2013, 08:52 AM	#965
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,652 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,186 Thanked 27,590 Times in 6,949 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Note to self (and others): doing yoga with a pulled oblique muscle......not so fun.... but I muddled through and it felt super good My back feels SO much better even after one day of yoga....I suppose because it really concentrates on the core...but wow my arms feel <<<<<THIS BIG>>>> Namaste __________________

10-13-2013, 11:45 AM	#968
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,652 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,186 Thanked 27,590 Times in 6,949 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	O.M.G. I have a Px90ish type DVD set....I just did shoulders and back....by the time the cool down (finally) came around....my arms were jello.... I particularly like this one thing he calls "7s". For your triceps, you hinge at the hip and do a basic kickback [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOeiqKL0jS4"]How to Do a Triceps Kickback For Dummies - YouTube[/nomedia] but the twist is you change your hand position from parallel to your body to perpendicular forward and perpendicular facing back. AMAZING....3 rounds of 21 reps....I feel like I can rip phone books.... Then a similar thing with biceps. Instead of doing full range of motion tricep curl....from the bottom do a half curl 7x..then from the top to half way down 7x then full curls 7x... 3 rounds of that...holy burn.... __________________

10-13-2013, 01:26 PM	#969
freckledassal Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Land of Endless Sourdough Posts: 188 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 150 Thanked 114 Times in 46 Posts Rep Power: 2337731	Everything New A new life and a new outlook, got me to the gym today. It felt fantastic!

10-13-2013, 02:13 PM	#970
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I’m devoted to my own wellness (lucky me) ツ Join Date: May 2010 Location: Inside my lovely body that is made of Star stuff Posts: 15,875 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 31,355 Thanked 33,405 Times in 10,563 Posts Rep Power: 21474867	Sunday, October 13th When I rose earlier to greet the day, it was cloudy, quite chilly and it looked as though we had intermittent sprinkles of rain (last night). But the pearly gray skyscape has vanished and now we have blue skies (for miles and miles). I think what I will do this afternoon, is make a light lunch and take a couple of bottles of water with me and go for a long afternoon walk (maybe down to the river or to a nature reserve, nearby). Something I want to work on during the week: I want to find time each day to get on the small indoor trampoline I have and dance for about an hour or so, each morning (after I get my morning stretches in). I hope this somehow offsets and mitigates some of the lethargy I experience lately, when I rise to greet the day. Wishing everyone a week of wellness and joy, Cheers! __________________ ”We are all made of star stuff,” — Carl Sagan.

10-11-2013, 11:26 PM	#962
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: 4135521	It's been a good week...but I'm sore. More fun to be had tomorrow!

10-12-2013, 04:01 AM	#963
Chancie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: queer femme-inist Relationship Status: I'm lucky. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western Mass Posts: 3,758 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,431 Thanked 14,520 Times in 2,728 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	A lot of you know that I wake up very early on gym days. I have to be at my duty station at school by 7:45 am and I have to be showered, dressed, and fed! The logistics of getting myself to the gym by 5:30 three times a week are ridiculous, it often seems, but I have to do it for me, for my well being, and I deserve to take good care of myself. I'm very protective of my time and energy and food these days, though it's not always easy for me to stake that claim. I have worked very hard to take the baby steps to get here. ⭐️

10-12-2013, 11:20 AM	#966
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10-12-2013, 12:36 PM	#967
Sweet Bliss Senior Member How Do You Identify?: I Am Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: the Beach, Pacific side Posts: 4,160 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,354 Thanked 7,267 Times in 2,158 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Does anyone have experience with the Fluidity Bar or barre work out? Since my surgery I am rethinking what the best method for exercise that won't aggravate my chest but still allow for strengthening and recovery.

10-16-2013, 06:39 PM	#971
freckledassal Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Land of Endless Sourdough Posts: 188 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 150 Thanked 114 Times in 46 Posts Rep Power: 2337731	Despite my knees... ....enduring strain and pain due to climbing a MILLION stairs each day, I made it back to the gym today, focusing on the upper body. WOWZERS...I am sore!!!!!!!!

10-17-2013, 05:06 AM	#972
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: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,496 Thanked 108,146 Times in 25,669 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	Oh my. With fall fully engaged and winter peeking around the corner, it is so hard to get out of bed in the morning. I've still been eating well for the most part and have had some intentional movement and am in a very nice holding pattern with my weight. It feels good. I'm going to kick it up a notch this coming week but, for the most part, I met my goal and it's a comfortable place for my body so I'm going to let it be for now. Happy exercising, all! __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

10-17-2013, 08:20 AM	#973
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10-17-2013, 08:42 AM	#974
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Not much dedicated exercise, as usual, but plenty of moving around fettling bikes and getting to/fro places. Ride a bike for transport and Exercise becomes a thing of the past.

10-17-2013, 09:10 AM	#975
Sweet Bliss Senior Member How Do You Identify?: I Am Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: the Beach, Pacific side Posts: 4,160 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,354 Thanked 7,267 Times in 2,158 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Ok, did the Fluidity Bar workout, was stiffening up within minutes of finishing. So popped some ibuprofen before bed. Can still walk this morning! Let's me know how much strength I'm lacking since I started having problems. Got a way to go before I'll be satisfied with my fitness level. But I did it!

10-21-2013, 01:06 PM	#976
o222Good Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Worth FL Posts: 89 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 641 Thanked 239 Times in 65 Posts Rep Power: 2561061	Here is a question for everybody! What kind of music to you listen to, if you do, when you're working out? For me, it is different for cardio and lifting. For cardio, I listen to Pandora. "A Medley of Irish Fiddle Tunes" Really keeps me going! For weight training it's Rock. A Jersey Shore station that is also on the web Rat Radio! This really keeps me in the mental zone! Funny how different they are...!

10-21-2013, 01:22 PM	#977
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: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,496 Thanked 108,146 Times in 25,669 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	For cardio, I need fast beats that I use to pace myself. Rihanna, Pitbull and Krewella are examples of artists that I've listened to during workouts. I don't wear my MP3 player when doing weight training as the cord can become tangled in some of the equipment, so I listen to whatever the gym has on at that moment. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

10-22-2013, 08:32 AM	#978
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 12,300 Times in 2,057 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Since R went into the hospital all my routines have been erased. Slowly I'm building them back up though. For one thing, I put a yoga mat in front of the TV and do stretches, free weights and yoga while I watch reruns of Modern Family, or my cable series (currently, Homeland, Eastbound and Down and Masters of Sex). I don't know how much exercise this really is, but my muscles burn, my heart rate goes up, and the stretching is a great stress reliever. I recommend this approach for anyone who prefers to stay inside for a period of time. __________________ Reach out.

10-22-2013, 08:52 PM	#979
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: 4135521	Music... Electronic the entire time...the faster the better, esp during cardio. Once I'm plugged in, there's no one else who matters but me. Needless to say, I don't think I make a good workout partner.

10-22-2013, 09:26 PM	#980
ProfPacker Member How Do You Identify?: butch/MOC Preferred Pronoun?: Hy/hym/hys but in circumstances like work and some other places she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,365 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,023 Thanked 4,815 Times in 1,187 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	I have worked myself up to swimming 1 mile 4-5 times a week. Never did something so consistently. I have never felt so calm and relaxed. When swimming I feel the world go away. Only thing is my skin is not taking all the chemicals in the pool that well. Just went on amazon to order lotion that swimmers use. Not Diana Nyad but she is my inspiration.