Talk about your exercise experience today

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by Corkey

It was a sunny day, so I took the bus to the library as Ami needs the car to get to work. I was back before she left, good timing. Excersize was shivering in the 18* weather at the bus stops. Burrrrr.

Said the fella who was teaching ME how to dress for the cold.

<<< Zombie who learned; smug and toasty in 33F.

[Rockinonahigh]

I started therapy for my knee today,the exercise's aren't hard but dam they start my back into knots I haven't had in a while,I cam home hunting pain pills..it was time to take them any way,tomorrow we go to the pool....please let it be better.

[Gemme]

Ohmygoodness, exercisers!

Clearly, I had some moments today when I thought I was a machine and I overexerted myself shoveling everything that wasn't tied down.

BUT

A lot got done and now there's a CAT machine sitting in front of one of my buildings because I finally told the account manager of my snow removal company that I wouldn't care how busy he was if one of my customers fell and sued us. It's slippery as snot out there today. I slipped and skidded a few times, but no falls were had!

I'll put that towards 'core work'.

[Corkey]

Originally Posted by Kelt

Said the fella who was teaching ME how to dress for the cold.

<<< Zombie who learned; smug and toasty in 33F.

Had mah silkies on, boots and gloves with inner liners, hat, and thermal LLBean coat. I was nicentoasty when moving, notsomuch standing in a foot of snowmounds..... It was that kind of day. ETA, it was 1* when I woke up.....

[Bard]

Another great Hike in the beauty that is Upstate NY went out to the Erie Canal state park and hiked along the Canal. I did 8 miles at a very good pace plus my squats this morning made for a good day. It was cold out but I layered up by the time I got done with my hike I was soaked and beat I think it is going to be a much shorter hike tomorrow

[Kelt]

I'm pretty excited that this time next week I may be able to start *real* resistance workouts, like the go for it variety instead of the treading cautiously kind.

For today I did my 90 on the bike at HR and spent a little time with the hydro massager.

[Gemme]

Resistance workouts aren't all that they cracked up to be. I've met a LOT of resistance with the hundreds of pounds of snow I have shoveled in the past 3 days.

ba dum BUM

[Kelt]

Well, I'll say this for that...

Going to a gym loaded with screens and getting sucked into something makes you work out longer. 2 hours on the bike at HR.

[Corkey]

Snow shoveled total 1 hour yesterday, paying for it today, still getting some steps in during shopping, now down for the count....the long count....

[nycfem]

I slept in which really makes a big difference in giving me energy.

Today at the gym:

1 hour treadmill 4mph, 1st 30 min uphill incline of 12, 2nd 30 min uphill incline of 9

30 min stairmaster, intervals

15 min upright bike, random program

45 min ab exercises weight lifting and stretching

[Gemme]

PT and shoveling on the 30th. A little more shoveling yesterday. Today was a gym day! Tomorrow will be another storm day so I wanted to really kick it into gear. Since I get lots of upper body training with shoveling, I decided to stick to cardio.

Machine 1: elliptical

E17, random program, level 5
Stats: 158 cal, 1.19 mi, 18:00 min

Machine 2: step climber

Matrix, manual, level 1
Stats: 82 cal, 433 steps, 18:00 min

Machine 3: Arc trainer

A7, program 3, level 1
Stats: 237 cal, 1.15 mi, 20:00 min

Machine 4: recumbent bike

B6, random program, level 5
Stats: 156 cal, 6.08 mi, 25:00 min

Total calories: 633
Total miles: 8.42 plus 433 steps
Total time: 81 minutes or 1 hour and 21 minutes

Booyah!

[MrSunshine]

Yeah. I think shoveling fifty fucking tons of snow covers it for the day. The tread mill can suck it!

[Candelion]

I haven't posted for a while. After an emergency appendectomy at the end of November, I had to take some time out from running. I have spent the last few weeks getting back into my routine. However, the sidewalks have been icy so I have been jumping rope. Jumping rope has always been part of my routine but for a Christmas present to myself I ordered a custom skipping rope. Designed specifically for my height, arm length, jumping speed etc. I don't know how I ever managed with my old skipping rope. Jumping rope is a great cardio workout and a great way to cross train for running. It improves one's endurance, balance, and coordination. Today I jumped for 25 minutes...2 missteps.

Have a great day everyone and, as always, thank you for providing motivation through your posts.

[Gemme]

Glad you are better, Candelion.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Candelion

I haven't posted for a while. After an emergency appendectomy at the end of November, I had to take some time out from running. I have spent the last few weeks getting back into my routine. However, the sidewalks have been icy so I have been jumping rope. Jumping rope has always been part of my routine but for a Christmas present to myself I ordered a custom skipping rope. Designed specifically for my height, arm length, jumping speed etc. I don't know how I ever managed with my old skipping rope. Jumping rope is a great cardio workout and a great way to cross train for running. It improves one's endurance, balance, and coordination. Today I jumped for 25 minutes...2 missteps.

Have a great day everyone and, as always, thank you for providing motivation through your posts.

What type of shoes (I assume sneakers of some sort), does one use for jumping rope? Running shoes?

As an aside, I actually worked out today, people.

[nycfem]

Gym today:

1 hr treadmill at 4mph, started at uphill incline level 12 and then decreased by 3 every fifteen minutes

30 minutes stairmaster, intervals

1 hour of floor exercises: weight lifting, ab exercises, leg weights, back strengthening, yoga, tai chi, stretching

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

What type of shoes (I assume sneakers of some sort), does one use for jumping rope? Running shoes?

As an aside, I actually worked out today, people.

I thought I felt a ripple in the force.



Good for you, Dapper!

Today I get to..........................drum roll please..........................shovel SNOW!!!

At least it's not the foot we were originally forecasted.

[Candelion]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

What type of shoes (I assume sneakers of some sort), does one use for jumping rope? Running shoes?

As an aside, I actually worked out today, people.

Cross trainers are usually recommended as the best shoe for jumping rope because they offer a firm, supportive surface to protect small foot bones and to stabilize ankles. Jumping rope is a high impact exercise so your knees and hips require the extra cushioning that cross trainers offer to reduce your risk of injury from the repetitive jumping motion.

Admittedly, I wear an aerobic running shoe for jumping rope. It provides support but not as much support as a cross trainer. The aerobic running shoe is lighter, though. And for me, the lighter the shoe the better.

One of the best sources of information for jumping rope is Buddy Lee's book, Jump Rope Training. I think he has jump rope workout routines on YouTube, as well. I hope this helps.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Candelion

One of the best sources of information for jumping rope is Buddy Lee's book, Jump Rope Training. I think he has jump rope workout routines on YouTube, as well. I hope this helps.

I could never jump rope as a kid, even though I tried to learn. I didn't mind the excuse to go play with the boys, though.

I know it is a great form of exercise (except for the knees).

Makes total sense about the cross trainers. Thanks.

[nycfem]

Gym: 1 hour treadmill, uphill incline 12 reduced by 3 every 15 minutes, 4mph

I didn't sleep enough last night; it was slushy outside and freezing; somehow I made it!