Talk about your exercise experience today

[~SweetCheeks~]

Nothing like a frustrating day to motivate me to go walking/cleaning. Walked for 1 1/2hours and cleaned, swept and did laundry earlier. Felt good to be out in the cool breeze.

[*Anya*]

Still doing Pilates 2-3 days a week for an hour each time.

My instructor wears me out.

Lots of abs today and my GF made me laugh so hard tonight I was doubled over- in pain!

[The JD]

Last night, while playing the basslines of the Ramones, Bon Jovi and Van Halen, I "earned" 10,000+ steps. Because I rock.

I also "earned" my 20,000-Steps-In-A-Day Fitbit badge. Someday I hope to hit 20,000 steps without the help of a bass guitar.

[Gemme]

I went to my consultation and oh, boy. I expected them to try to sign me up for stuff. That's a given.

BUT

She worked me good too. I had a "baby" introduction to HIITraining. In less than 20 minutes, I was panting, sweating and wheezing. Granted, the cold I've acquired may have something to do with the wheezing but probably not much. I had some serious lactic acid building up in my chest and belly and I felt like I might hurl. For a minute, I felt like I was on Biggest Loser.



She had me do 3 point step ups with arm curls to warm up then measured my plank time, wall squat time and push up times and then came the pain. Jumping jacks followed by squats with a weighted ball followed by a kettle bell squat followed by planks on an upside down Bosu ball. 30 of each until I got the Bosu ball and then hold that as long as possible.

Then do it again.

*whimper*

I'm mulling over the training plans. I have to make a decision on or before Sunday. My 'fresh meat' status (my term, not theirs) allows me a hefty deduction of the enrollment fee for the training program.

I cannot 'freeze' the trainer program like I can the membership but if I don't come in, those sessions will be 'banked' to use at a later date. The charges will continue to hit my account though.

I'm

Sure, it'd be beneficial and they have a lot of components to the program that will help to keep me on track and measure my progress but is it worth the moolah or is it something I can (and will) do on my own? This is what I need to figure out.

I saw the guy that promised me an hour of training and he's going to personally train me for an hour next week, regardless of what I choose with the training programs.

[~SweetCheeks~]

Took a long walk to a local store, starting to feel the benefits of all this walking. Bought a pair of new shoes last week and I'm still wearing them in. My feet hurt a little today. I was not able to walk anywhere near what I can now just 2 months ago!

[Vincent]

I thought I would post here for a bit of encouragement.
To keep it short I was ultra fit 2 yrs ago,then got sick,with multiple,medical conditions problems,I will have had 3 surgeries within 12 mths 1 minor,one major and a hip replacement in October,before getting sick I was running 6 klms a day swimming a mile a day and doing weight workouts.
I think Im looking for encouragement a gym buddy,I'm im in a great deal of pain meds,so trying to keep my enthusiasm has been hard.
I have set up a disabled gym for cardio with a boxing bag and weights of which I do interval training,I do try n do morn and night.

Its very difficult as I can only stand now for 5 minutes,the disease in my hip has been progressive,14 mths ago I was still running,so mixing it up is pretty impossible,I find I have to fight my boredom of only being able to do one thing,I used to swim,but can no longer make it from the car to the pool anymore.

I have 4 weeks n 4 days till my hip is done,I was thinking I may use here to log my exercise,to push myself.
I hope my post is not to long.

todays exercise is intervals of 5 mins,between hitting the bag"I have to be seated" and 5 min weights,alternate between chest and triceps,Im trying to regain strength so the weight is enough so as to get my heart rate up,and I aim for 1 hr morn,30 mins afternoon.

Ok I hope my post is not to long.
Cheers from Australia.

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by Vincent

I thought I would post here for a bit of encouragement.
To keep it short I was ultra fit 2 yrs ago,then got sick,with multiple,medical conditions problems,I will have had 3 surgeries within 12 mths 1 minor,one major and a hip replacement in October,before getting sick I was running 6 klms a day swimming a mile a day and doing weight workouts.
I think Im looking for encouragement a gym buddy,I'm im in a great deal of pain meds,so trying to keep my enthusiasm has been hard.
I have set up a disabled gym for cardio with a boxing bag and weights of which I do interval training,I do try n do morn and night.

Its very difficult as I can only stand now for 5 minutes,the disease in my hip has been progressive,14 mths ago I was still running,so mixing it up is pretty impossible,I find I have to fight my boredom of only being able to do one thing,I used to swim,but can no longer make it from the car to the pool anymore.

I have 4 weeks n 4 days till my hip is done,I was thinking I may use here to log my exercise,to push myself.
I hope my post is not to long.

todays exercise is intervals of 5 mins,between hitting the bag"I have to be seated" and 5 min weights,alternate between chest and triceps,Im trying to regain strength so the weight is enough so as to get my heart rate up,and I aim for 1 hr morn,30 mins afternoon.

Ok I hope my post is not to long.
Cheers from Australia.

Welcome Vincent,

Sounds like you're working uphill friend, good on you for keeping it up.
We love it when folks do their regular workout logs here, it functions as inspiration for the rest of us and I'd dare say you'd give us mere mortals an extra shot.

It sucks about not being able to get to the pool as it sounds ideal. I hope you will be able to have that return to your workouts soon.

Excellent set of goals, keep us up to speed on your progress, (and pitfalls, we're here for that too!)

[nycfem]

Today I did an hour and a half on the Stair Master, Interval program with 5 minutes at Level 2, 5 minutes at Level 6, and back and forth. It was wonderfully intense!

[Gemme]

It has taken 2 days for the insides of my thighs to stop feeling like the muscles are being stripped, bit by bit.

A 100 squats is 100 squats more than I usually do.

I'm going to trek to one of the gyms on my list tomorrow. Not sure which one or what I'll do but I have to get back into it.

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by Gemme

It has taken 2 days for the insides of my thighs to stop feeling like the muscles are being stripped, bit by bit.

A 100 squats is 100 squats more than I usually do.

I'm going to trek to one of the gyms on my list tomorrow. Not sure which one or what I'll do but I have to get back into it.

What in the world were you thinking? There's such a thing as easing back in yanno.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Kelt

What in the world were you thinking? There's such a thing as easing back in yanno.

It wasn't MY idea. It was the sample training session that came with my consultation. They did a fitness 'test' of sorts.

I failed.



Today's not looking good either. Rough night and today is hack all day day.

[Vincent]

Originally Posted by Kelt

Welcome Vincent,

Sounds like you're working uphill friend, good on you for keeping it up.
We love it when folks do their regular workout logs here, it functions as inspiration for the rest of us and I'd dare say you'd give us mere mortals an extra shot.

It sucks about not being able to get to the pool as it sounds ideal. I hope you will be able to have that return to your workouts soon.

Excellent set of goals, keep us up to speed on your progress, (and pitfalls, we're here for that too!)

I must admit Kelt,its hard to stay motivated,of course most times when we exercise we become fitter,but for me as my hip bone falls apart everything becomes harder,I had a rough 3 days,I just couldnt do an hour session,was in too much pain,I'm thinking maybe 3 x 30 min sessions,during the day,I'm also on an extreme level of opiates to deal with the pain,but thanks for your response,and soon it will all be over,I did have cancer as well."I know right,all diagnosed at the same time"but the cancers gone and I'm clear,so after the hip,I can begin again.I do find talking to others about health and fitness,great,I think eating well and staying fot can beat back the aging process,so they say LOL.But thanks again for your response,If it seems I'm ignorant,I have to admit navigating the site,is a bit challenging for me,I think" I;m internet challenged "
And it will be good to log my progress,after my hip is done,may help anyone else who is having a replacement.

[nycfem]

Today I did the same interval program on the stair master but for 45 minutes. Then I did 45 minutes of floor work: weight lifting, leg weights, abs, and stretching. It's been a good weekend, not too cluttered with other activities and getting to sleep in. That always makes my work-outs so much better.

[~SweetCheeks~]

Today I jogged for the first time in years. I did some walk/jog intervals for 30mins, then some stretching and will do some weights and arms later today. I am still shocked I was able to jog!

[cinnamongrrl]

I cleaned for a total of 5 hours

Then came home and walked the dogs for 2.5 miles and up and down two large hills...

Then I did some yoga specifically for easing back pain...cuz Ive had more than the norm lately. It seems to have worked. Yoga is a miracle to me....

[Gemme]

I haven't worked out since the trainer tried to kill me at the new gym on the 16th but I haven't had any additional hip pain either. One good thing about my body is that it tries to stagger the aches and pains when it can.

Right now, I have hormonal stuff and I'm still trying to shake this stupid cold thing and I'm having the occasional lower back twinges. When some time passes, the ole hip will kick in again.

I guess that's my superpower. I would have chosen something different but this is good too.

[cinnamongrrl]

rainy day workouts....

I havent been able to get out to walk with the dogs because of monsoon season in Asheville...

so...

I went to my fave standby...youtube.

I started my day out with yoga since my hamstrings and ankle hurt...my back too has been giving me inexplicable grief. The yoga helped everything but my hammies...

Did some cleaning then came back to youtube and did a few minutes of different things. Finally found a nice cardio kickboxing video and did that. I really wanted something to do with weights and found my dear sweet Jillian...but she was doing floor work and I chose today to wash both my yoga mats...of course

So...after I clean the bathroom I may give it a go...


AND

now the sun is out...so the pups will finally get a walk

[nycfem]

Whoops, forgot to post on Thursday Sept. 24th: Gym, 30 min. stairmaster (the usual intervals Levels 2&6), then 30 min. weight lifting, abs, and stretching.

Today: meandering walk for about two hours with my brother, on the Highline (above ground old railroad turned urban park), by the East river, and along Christopher Street

[nycfem]

I took a short walk with friends in the park today. I have a blister from some shoe incident. I hate blisters!

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Whoops, forgot to post on Thursday Sept. 24th: Gym, 30 min. stairmaster (the usual intervals Levels 2&6), then 30 min. weight lifting, abs, and stretching.

Today: meandering walk for about two hours with my brother, on the Highline (above ground old railroad turned urban park), by the East river, and along Christopher Street

Would love to walk the Highline someday! I kept an eye on the development as it got going, so glad it is a success and continuing.

I should be back in a gym routine of some sort this coming week. My strength is relatively equal to that of four kittens right now, so it's going to be a climb back up to anything at all..