Movers & Shakers - February 2012

[Shadow]

Up and at 'em, gang! Only the groundhog should still be sleeping ;)!

I certainly hope all the MIAs soon appear before I have to start naming names :evil: :peeved: :razz:!

[gitfiddle]

Hey! I'm first this month! :D

Gym today. I did everything at half the usual pace, just to keep my muscles guessing. ;)

[blueriversam]

yay, Carol! I had a late day due to numerous meetings and stuff, but finally turned on the dvd for the "Bonus Abs!!!" video. My legs and mid section are no longer functional, I can't even turn over on my side! The good news is that I was able to do much more of this workout than I have yet this winter, but I still am hating these workouts!

[blueriversam]

oh yeah... I know my goals are probably different than some others' around here, but it's really encouraging to see everyone post and to have a place to post up about my workouts, it feels like a nice cozy family!

[jilly27]

Haven't been doing enough exercise in a while... :o

I am playing a fair bit of pickleball (4-5 times a week) but need to start back at the proper resistance training. I have company arriving tomorrow staying til Sunday so realistically it won't happen before Monday. I'll have no excuses after that...

Jilly

[Ammy]

I have been consistantly doing my physical therapy at the gym, but it was starting to get too easy and only take 15min (less rest time in between), so last night I went and I did a good thorough workout...and OUCH! :o

But it. felt. great!

[Shadow]

Hey! I'm first this month! :D
Not really a hoppin' place to be, is it ;)?

Gym today.
:thumbsup:!

I did everything at half the usual pace, just to keep my muscles guessing. ;)
Yeah you :D!!!!!!!!! But I do hope that meant you went a little heavier, too :razz:.

[Shadow]

oh yeah... I know my goals are probably different than some others' around here, but it's really encouraging to see everyone post and to have a place to post up about my workouts, it feels like a nice cozy family!
I'm so glad you feel that way, Sam :D! We all have different goals - but that just keeps us interesting, right ;)?

[Shadow]

Haven't been doing enough exercise in a while... :o

I am playing a fair bit of pickleball (4-5 times a week) but need to start back at the proper resistance training. I have company arriving tomorrow staying til Sunday so realistically it won't happen before Monday. I'll have no excuses after that...

Jilly
Jilly - It's great to see you back here again :D!!! Enjoy your company and your weekend :). We'll be looking forward to seeing more of you - and more resistance - come Monday :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I have been consistantly doing my physical therapy at the gym, but it was starting to get too easy and only take 15min (less rest time in between), so last night I went and I did a good thorough workout...and OUCH! :o

But it. felt. great!
Glad you could finally check in here too, Amy :)! Way to go on adding in the workout :thumbsup: :thumbsup:! Just please tell me you didn't overdo it the first time back in the saddle.... ;)

[Ammy]

Just please tell me you didn't overdo it the first time back in the saddle.... ;)

Oh Shadow....of COURSE I did!! :redface::lol:

[gitfiddle]

But I do hope that meant you went a little heavier, too :razz:.It's actually more work to do it slowly because there's no momentum to get you through the move, so I think it's a wash. I definitely felt it, after my week off!

[Shadow]

Oh Shadow....of COURSE I did!! :redface::lol:
I am anxious to see if you say the same thing tomorrow :razz: ;)!

[Shadow]

It's actually more work to do it slowly because there's no momentum to get you through the move, so I think it's a wash. I definitely felt it, after my week off!
The slower you go, the less momentum, indeed :nod:! I wasn't sure if you were initially doing a strength routine or an endurance routine. That would make a difference in the whether you needed to increase the weights or not, even given a tempo change :).

For example, if you're doing strength training and currently use 30# for bicep curls, I see keeping it the same - or going a bit lighter - for a slower count. But if you're doing endurance training and only using something like 20 or 24# then I can see needing to go heavier for a slower count. Make sense? Or am I blathering again :lol:?

[gitfiddle]

Make sense? Or am I blathering again :lol:?Total sense, my friend. I'm going for strength rather than endurance. Whenever I put speed and weight together, it seems that I end up pulling something. I work on form and keep the weight manageable at the speed I'm using. Is that too conservative? If I have extra strength left, I put on a few more reps.

[blueriversam]

took today off... I simply ran out of time and had bad cramps. So, I'm trading tomorrow's day off for today -- just realized that this is my slow week, I guess my coach wants me to do 1 week every 4-5 weeks on the light side. I am not complaining :)

[Ammy]

My legs are okay today...but I can barely lift my arms!! OUCH!!

[hawk]

Lower body yesterday...upper body today
dips,curls,chest press, rows,crunches

[Shadow]

Total sense, my friend.
Phew :p!

I'm going for strength rather than endurance. Whenever I put speed and weight together, it seems that I end up pulling something.
It does seem to work that way, doesn't it :peeved:?

I work on form and keep the weight manageable at the speed I'm using. Is that too conservative?
No - safety always comes first :).

If I have extra strength left, I put on a few more reps.
That's exactly as it should be :thumbsup:! GREAT JOB, grasshopper :D!!!!

[Shadow]

took today off... I simply ran out of time and had bad cramps. So, I'm trading tomorrow's day off for today -- just realized that this is my slow week, I guess my coach wants me to do 1 week every 4-5 weeks on the light side. I am not complaining :)
That's very wise of your coach :nod:. Hope those cramps go away :eek:!

[Shadow]

My legs are okay today...but I can barely lift my arms!! OUCH!!
Your upper body probably felt ignored during all that rehab you were doing for the lower body ;). I'm glad you didn't push the legs too hard and undo all those months of PT :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Lower body yesterday...upper body today
dips,curls,chest press, rows,crunches
My favorite kind of workout :D! Looks good like always, Lynn :nod:!

[blueriversam]

Woke up with a sore throat, turned into an almost full cold. Not bad enough to skip a workout, although it was TEMPTING!! I know I missed yesterday, so I couldn't miss today. I had a LONG day, driving around, I got measured for both my racing team kit and a bridesmaid dress, then I went to the horse farm I used to work at and I rode a pony :) I haven't ridden in over a month, so I rode a really easy and smooth guy, but he's very different than the big, fancy horse that I was leasing before. I'll still be sore tomorrow. After that, I went home and basically told myself that I was NOT going to workout, but that I was just putting on my bike clothes and "sitting" on my bike and doing the pedaling and cardio exercises I had to do today, but I wasn't going to workout. Somehow, this fooled my brain into believing I wasn't really going to workout, even though I was, and I did. I don't know if this tactic would work for anyone else, but I thought I'd share.

[Needlewoman]

I had a bit of a scare last week (that I am not about to give details of on a public forum) so my exercise came to a rapid end. I am OK now, so onwards and upwards, at least with the resistance tube as I am now housebound because of the white frozen stuff which arrived on Saturday afternoon. As we knew it was coming DH and I walked down to the shops during the morning, and I felt quite good.

[Shadow]

I had a bit of a scare last week (that I am not about to give details of on a public forum) so my exercise came to a rapid end.
I am so sorry, Needle :(!

I am OK now,...
So glad to hear that :D!

... so onwards and upwards, at least with the resistance tube as I am now housebound because of the white frozen stuff which arrived on Saturday afternoon.
Nasty white stuff, anyway :mad:! Glad you've got that tubing, though :thumbsup:!

As we knew it was coming DH and I walked down to the shops during the morning, and I felt quite good.
Well done :)!!!!!

[Shadow]

Woke up with a sore throat, turned into an almost full cold. Not bad enough to skip a workout, although it was TEMPTING!! I know I missed yesterday, so I couldn't miss today. I had a LONG day, driving around, I got measured for both my racing team kit and a bridesmaid dress, then I went to the horse farm I used to work at and I rode a pony :) I haven't ridden in over a month, so I rode a really easy and smooth guy, but he's very different than the big, fancy horse that I was leasing before. I'll still be sore tomorrow. After that, I went home and basically told myself that I was NOT going to workout, but that I was just putting on my bike clothes and "sitting" on my bike and doing the pedaling and cardio exercises I had to do today, but I wasn't going to workout. Somehow, this fooled my brain into believing I wasn't really going to workout, even though I was, and I did. I don't know if this tactic would work for anyone else, but I thought I'd share.
Hope you whip that cold soon, Sam! Sounds like you've been a whirling dervish the last several days :eek:!

[gitfiddle]

I had a bit of a scare last week...Wishing you well, Needle! :jawDrop:

Gym today. Life got in the way last weekend, so my knees were starting to feel rickety again. All is better now, though. I can sometimes feel a little "squish" in one or the other, but no pain or residual soreness. I don't know if it's harmful or if it is a sign of lubrication. :confused: It only happens once in a long while.

[Shadow]

Gym today. Life got in the way last weekend, so my knees were starting to feel rickety again. All is better now, though.
Well done, grasshopper :D!

I can sometimes feel a little "squish" in one or the other, but no pain or residual soreness. I don't know if it's harmful or if it is a sign of lubrication. :confused: It only happens once in a long while.
That is ponderous.... But hopefully since there is no pain, it's a good sign - or at least an okay thing ;).

[Ammy]

Worked out again Saturday. Not too much. I am walking laps sideways. It's KILLING my butt and thighs. Wish I would have been doing this during all my PT, but then again, I might not have had the strength.

I didn't work out Saturday, but am going tonight.

[blueriversam]

I got on the bike in my living room for about 30 min today, and then it felt like my fever was returning so I got off and took a nap :( My coach said not to push it until I'm all better.

[Shadow]

Worked out again Saturday. Not too much. I am walking laps sideways. It's KILLING my butt and thighs. Wish I would have been doing this during all my PT, but then again, I might not have had the strength.

I didn't work out Saturday, but am going tonight.
I must point out that your first sentence and last sentence contradict each other :lol: :p. Now having said that ;), awesome job on that sideways walking! I do hope you're going first to one side and then to the other to keep it even :razz:. I do believe your assumption is right - you needed to work up to it. If we start out at the top, there's no where to go, ya know :tongue:.

[Shadow]

I got on the bike in my living room for about 30 min today, and then it felt like my fever was returning so I got off and took a nap :( My coach said not to push it until I'm all better.
Glad your coach has some sense ;). So listen up - and get well soon :).

[blueriversam]

Felt a lot better today, not 100%. Got on the bike for an hour of slightly increased intensity, then later on did a core workout. My core is definitely getting stronger--when I first started this dvd exercise, I couldn't do all the reps, I couldn't even finish the whole exercise, but tonight I did it all and it was a lot easier!

[gitfiddle]

Gym today! I had to make a pattern change because of "other" people who wanted to use "my" stuff, so I'm looking at it as a good thing. ;)

[Shadow]

Felt a lot better today, not 100%. Got on the bike for an hour of slightly increased intensity, then later on did a core workout. My core is definitely getting stronger--when I first started this dvd exercise, I couldn't do all the reps, I couldn't even finish the whole exercise, but tonight I did it all and it was a lot easier!
That's awesome, Sam :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Gym today! I had to make a pattern change because of "other" people who wanted to use "my" stuff, so I'm looking at it as a good thing. ;)
Good for you :D! It really IS a good thing, even if we all get comfortable in our routines ;). But how dare these people use "your" stuff :eek: :tongue: :lol:!?!?!

[gitfiddle]

Good for you :D! It really IS a good thing, even if we all get comfortable in our routines ;). But how dare these people use "your" stuff :eek: :tongue: :lol:!?!?!Right! :peeved: But I'm NOT "old and set in my ways", and that seems to be a good way to prove it. I didn't pout or glare at anyone. ;) :D

[Shadow]

Right! :peeved: But I'm NOT "old and set in my ways",...
Of course you aren't :eek:! Just comfortable with your routine like most of us ;).

.... and that seems to be a good way to prove it.
You show 'em, grasshopper :thumbsup:!

I didn't pout or glare at anyone. ;) :D
Wow - what self-control!!!!!!!!!!! I'm afraid I would've been zinging everyone with evil eyes :peeved: :lol:!

[Claudette]

Hello, starting with exercise that I will admit I haven't done in two plus weeks. :eek:

Today, Callanetics for abdomen/waist.

Tomorrow, will start with the cardio again.

Get the whip out, Shadow.....


I will keep on rowing for February...

[blueriversam]

@Claudette, you're not starting, you're continuing :) Sometimes it's good to take a break.

Today I had a really amazing day of working out. I got a lot accomplished for work, so at 2 I called my horseback riding instructor and she said to come over at 3. I filmed her ride a sale horse. It was COLD. My feet froze, so I did 30 squats and 20 reverse lunges in the tack room to try to thaw out before I rode Kapitaine. It didn't happen, but I rode him anyways for 30 min. When I got home, I had a little chicken (yum) and then got on my bike for 1 hour, working my cadence, while I read stuff for work. Then I did not 1, not 2, but 3 core workouts from my dvd!! 2 focused more on the legs, 1 was all abs. Holy cow. I've never been able to do that before, I felt a lot stronger! Cold is officially kicked!

[Shadow]

Hello, starting with exercise that I will admit I haven't done in two plus weeks. :eek:

Today, Callanetics for abdomen/waist.

Tomorrow, will start with the cardio again.

Get the whip out, Shadow.....


I will keep on rowing for February...


Well - you confessed and got yourself going again, so this time I'll give you a reprieve ;).

Besides - there are several that used to be on this thread that appear to need a good whoopin' :peeved:!

[Shadow]

Today I had a really amazing day of working out. I got a lot accomplished for work, so at 2 I called my horseback riding instructor and she said to come over at 3. I filmed her ride a sale horse. It was COLD. My feet froze, so I did 30 squats and 20 reverse lunges in the tack room to try to thaw out before I rode Kapitaine. It didn't happen, but I rode him anyways for 30 min. When I got home, I had a little chicken (yum) and then got on my bike for 1 hour, working my cadence, while I read stuff for work. Then I did not 1, not 2, but 3 core workouts from my dvd!! 2 focused more on the legs, 1 was all abs. Holy cow. I've never been able to do that before, I felt a lot stronger! Cold is officially kicked!
Well done, Sam :thumbsup:!

[Ammy]

Spent my entire appt with my Physical Therapist talking about exercises I should/shouldn't do!
So I'm cut loose.
I feel a bit limited as I shouldn't do anything that uses my back :jawDrop:...but I just need to try new things.
She was really pushing the Jacob's ladder...ever used it?
It looks scarier than it is.

[Shadow]

Spent my entire appt with my Physical Therapist talking about exercises I should/shouldn't do!
So I'm cut loose.
Congratulations Amy :D!!!!

I feel a bit limited as I shouldn't do anything that uses my back
That would be limiting :eek:!

...but I just need to try new things.
Something we should all do :nod:!

She was really pushing the Jacob's ladder...ever used it?
It looks scarier than it is.
Never heard of it! Think it's time to Google ;)......

PS - Okay, now I know what it is. I personally think rigid control over the abs & posture would be essential to keep that from hurting the shoulders/back. But that's just ME :) - I am NOT the best at always minding my p's & q's :o...

[blueriversam]

Ammy, my coach has a jacob's ladder, I haven't tried it yet. It does look scary!! There are also these boxes things that apparently do a lot in a very short amount of time, but I'm not sure about the back issues.

It was so nice out today that I took 1/2 day off and went mountain biking! Ran into an old friend and we biked together. It was fun. Did my hill climbing.

[Shadow]

It was so nice out today that I took 1/2 day off and went mountain biking! Ran into an old friend and we biked together. It was fun. Did my hill climbing.
Well done, Sam :D :thumbsup:!

[Claudette]

Hi, y'all,

Today was Callanetics in the AM.
Walking about 15 minutes today.
Whew, I can tell I haven't done it lately.

Sam, wow, your horsebackriding day made me ache. What a workout. Way to go!

Tomarrow, is my 39th Wedding Anniversary and DH is taking me somewhere for the day, ( I suspect it is to my 2nd favorite state park with a fantastic hiking trail that has elevations to 150-200ft).

Have a great day,



I am keeping on rowing in February....

[gitfiddle]

Gym today! I had leg pain that made it hard to stay asleep last night, so I started and finished with the stationary bike. I felt strong today and did a little extra of everything, since I've got two days to recover. :)

[Shadow]

Hi, y'all,

Today was Callanetics in the AM.
Walking about 15 minutes today.
Whew, I can tell I haven't done it lately.
It doesn't take long, does it ;)!


Tomarrow, is my 39th Wedding Anniversary and DH is taking me somewhere for the day, ( I suspect it is to my 2nd favorite state park with a fantastic hiking trail that has elevations to 150-200ft).

Happy Anniversary, Claudette :D :D :D!!!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Gym today!
Well done :thumbsup:!

I had leg pain that made it hard to stay asleep last night,...
I am so sorry :(!

... so I started and finished with the stationary bike.
Good plan :nod:!

I felt strong today and did a little extra of everything, since I've got two days to recover. :)
WELL DONE :D :D :D!

[Anniesnan]

Up and at 'em, gang! Only the groundhog should still be sleeping ;)!

I certainly hope all the MIAs soon appear before I have to start naming names :evil: :peeved: :razz:!

Hi Shadow!

I have been moving and shaking since Thursday -

Walked about 2 miles on Thursday, Friday I did stairs (and had no problem, except aching muscles)
Friday I also walked, but less than Thursday - severe muscle aches, in places I forgot I had muscles - I really haven't been moving.

Today I plan on skipping the walking, but will do an "episode" of Gilad.

[blueriversam]

2 hour mountain bike ride, then did 45 min of abs and stretching with my Fix the Back dvd.

[Needlewoman]

Thank goodness it has warmed up slightly, and I managed to walk to the shops with DH. I was going nuts with being stuck indoors, and (for London) so flippin' cold, even indoors at the back of the house, that I have been hibernating upstairs. I'll hang my head in shame and admit that I haven't done any resistance :o

[Shadow]

Hi Shadow!

I have been moving and shaking since Thursday -
Hi, Agnes :D! Glad to have you back :nod:!


Walked about 2 miles on Thursday, Friday I did stairs (and had no problem, except aching muscles)
Friday I also walked, but less than Thursday - severe muscle aches, in places I forgot I had muscles - I really haven't been moving.
Well done :thumbsup:!!! Ah yes - those achy muscles ... Nice how they thank you for finally moving them, huh :p?!?! But remember - the soreness WILL abate as you continue to move :).


Today I plan on skipping the walking, but will do an "episode" of Gilad.
Great plan! Oh my - I haven't thought about Gilad in quite some time. What a hoot he is - and easy on the eyes, too ;) :p!

[Shadow]

2 hour mountain bike ride, then did 45 min of abs and stretching with my Fix the Back dvd.
Great job, Sam :thumbsup:!

[Anniesnan]

Hi, Agnes :D! Glad to have you back :nod:!


Well done :thumbsup:!!! Ah yes - those achy muscles ... Nice how they thank you for finally moving them, huh :p?!?! But remember - the soreness WILL abate as you continue to move :).


Great plan! Oh my - I haven't thought about Gilad in quite some time. What a hoot he is - and easy on the eyes, too ;) :p!


I love Gilad! I even have my granddaughter moving along with me.
What is great is I tivo his show and can play whenever I want and fast forward through commercials or even skip through parts and add parts of another.

Dh gave me a bicycle for Christmas, I've ridden that once - and couldn't move legs for 2 days after, also.

My son is trying to get me to join the gym, I'm thinking about it.

Anyway, today, my moving, due to very strong wind chill and low temps, has been limited to bending, lifting, stairs, and a little dumbbell work on my triceps.

[blueriversam]

I missed my workout yesterday *ugh* I cleaned the house in the morning, then I went to run errands, got back at 3, tired bc I hadn't slept well the night before, and I took a nap. Then, Tim called at 3:30 and said he'd be over soon... I had a ton of stuff to do around the house and I basically just missed my workout! Today was supposed to be my day off, so I am going to do yesterday's workout (2.5 hours on bike in living room) today.

[Shadow]

I love Gilad! I even have my granddaughter moving along with me.
How fun :D!

What is great is I tivo his show and can play whenever I want and fast forward through commercials or even skip through parts and add parts of another.
What a great way to get variety in :thumbsup:! I'm too far back in the dinosaur age to have tivo :o...


Dh gave me a bicycle for Christmas, I've ridden that once - and couldn't move legs for 2 days after, also.
Might want to start out slowly at a low gear and for just a short while the next time ;).


My son is trying to get me to join the gym, I'm thinking about it.
That would be an awesome idea - if you'd actually go :slywink:. You need to be honest with yourself. If there's no way you'd go, save his money, and continue to work out at home. If you would go, however, it would be an awesome way to add variety - along with some great resistance opportunities :nod:. (I'm sure you know where MY vote is :p!)


Anyway, today, my moving, due to very strong wind chill and low temps, has been limited to bending, lifting, stairs, and a little dumbbell work on my triceps.
Hey, that kind of thing never hurts as a safe & easy sub when the weather is wonky!

[Shadow]

I missed my workout yesterday *ugh* I cleaned the house in the morning, then I went to run errands, got back at 3, tired bc I hadn't slept well the night before, and I took a nap. Then, Tim called at 3:30 and said he'd be over soon... I had a ton of stuff to do around the house and I basically just missed my workout! Today was supposed to be my day off, so I am going to do yesterday's workout (2.5 hours on bike in living room) today.
But that's awesome, Sam :thumbsup:! That's exactly how you need to act when something interferes :nod:! Far superior to just blowing off that workout - which is what most people do :peeved: :rolleyes:!

[gitfiddle]

Another good workout at the gym today! Again, more reps than recently. If it continues, I'll add five pounds to some of them. :)

[blueriversam]

only got through 1.5 hours on the trainer today, my butt hurts!!!

[Anniesnan]

can not count anything but once up 5 flights of stairs today.

but, it's not perfect or nothing ... I will be moving and shaking tomorrow.

[Shadow]

Another good workout at the gym today! Again, more reps than recently. If it continues, I'll add five pounds to some of them. :)
Awesome :D!!!!!!!!!!.....

[Shadow]

only got through 1.5 hours on the trainer today, my butt hurts!!!
I think that's still a job well done, Sam :)!

[Shadow]

can not count anything but once up 5 flights of stairs today.
That beats NOT going up 5 flights of steps ;).


but, it's not perfect or nothing ...
That's a state we rarely achieve, Agnes :p!

I will be moving and shaking tomorrow.
Sounds great :D!

[blueriversam]

Starting today, my workouts are going to be a lot more difficult as we ramp up towards racing season. I am worried that I won't be ready for my first race in April. I am worried that I didn't have a hard enough schedule last month.

[Shadow]

Starting today, my workouts are going to be a lot more difficult as we ramp up towards racing season. I am worried that I won't be ready for my first race in April. I am worried that I didn't have a hard enough schedule last month.

Sam, let your coach do the worrying for you :). That's what they're there for ;). Surely you picked this coach because they were qualified - so you just get out there and exercise and it will all come together as it should come race season :thumbsup:

[gitfiddle]

Good morning! Life got in the way yesterday, so I got to the gym this morning--early! This weather is causing aches and pains that I don't usually have, so that's how I know it's the weather. :peeved: :rolleyes: :razz:

[Shadow]

Good morning! Life got in the way yesterday, so I got to the gym this morning--early!
Good thing :razz: :evil: ;)!

This weather is causing aches and pains that I don't usually have, so that's how I know it's the weather. :peeved: :rolleyes: :razz:
The weather definitely affects us :(!

[Anniesnan]

well, I haven't been moving much, except the stairs every day

but, after work today I am planning on doing a Gilad with my granddaughter and then if she still has energy, maybe WiiFit -

she likes to laugh when I get on after her and it says uh-oh

we usually do either the running path or the bicycle path - how can I get on a real bicycle and ride after not doing so for close to 35 years, but I can't "ride" a bicycle on a video game??

[Shadow]

well, I haven't been moving much, except the stairs every day
That's better than NOT doing the stairs every day, Agnes :razz:.


but, after work today I am planning on doing a Gilad with my granddaughter and then if she still has energy, maybe WiiFit -
That sounds like a great plan :D!


she likes to laugh when I get on after her and it says uh-oh
Laughter makes the exercise time fly faster ;).


we usually do either the running path or the bicycle path - how can I get on a real bicycle and ride after not doing so for close to 35 years, but I can't "ride" a bicycle on a video game??
Somehow I think I wouldn't be able to do it either :lol:! Coordination is NEVER going to be MY middle name :p!

[Anniesnan]

WEll, Annie & I did Gilad
and I have several muscles going, huh? what?

then we did Wii sport - tennis, golf, bowling
then Wii fit - bicycle, jogging, obstacle course, and the penguin balancing one

I am in pain - overdid it,
she is laughing :lol:

[Claudette]

Hello, fellow movers and shakers,

Today was Body Flex dvd, 20 minutes, Rx back exericises with band weights.

Hope to walk in the state park tomorrow.

[Shadow]

WEll, Annie & I did Gilad
Well done :D!

and I have several muscles going, huh? what?
Amazing, isn't it :p?


then we did Wii sport - tennis, golf, bowling
then Wii fit - bicycle, jogging, obstacle course, and the penguin balancing one
Wow :eek:!


I am in pain - overdid it,
Maybe a tad ;)!

she is laughing :lol:
Oh to be young and invincible again :lol:!

[Shadow]

Today was Body Flex dvd, 20 minutes, Rx back exericises with band weights.
Well done, Claudette :D!

Hope to walk in the state park tomorrow.
Sounds like a great plan :nod:!

[blueriversam]

Saturday: 1 hour of bike torture including 3 sets of 12min at 90% threshold, core strengthening and body strength exercises.
Sunday: steep hike
Today: rest day

[Anniesnan]

walked today, with dh, good, strong fast paced walk for about 1 hr 15 minutes

plenty of fresh air, and, thanks to the wind, some resistance:D

[gitfiddle]

Gym today, with HIIT. :)

I had an idea to go over my lower legs with the electric massager last night because they were so stiff. It worked, because I slept through the night. I can't figure out just why my muscles and tendons want to get into that state, but if I can loosen them up without chemicals, I'm going to do it!

[Shadow]

Saturday: 1 hour of bike torture including 3 sets of 12min at 90% threshold, core strengthening and body strength exercises.
Sunday: steep hike
Today: rest day
I'm sure you're enjoying your rest day after all that work, Sam!

[Shadow]

walked today, with dh, good, strong fast paced walk for about 1 hr 15 minutes
Well done, Agnes & Annie :thumbsup: :thumbsup:!


plenty of fresh air, and, thanks to the wind, some resistance:D
What a bonus :D!

[Shadow]

Gym today, with HIIT. :)
Awesome :thumbsup:!


I had an idea to go over my lower legs with the electric massager last night because they were so stiff. It worked, because I slept through the night.
That's great :D!!!!

I can't figure out just why my muscles and tendons want to get into that state, but if I can loosen them up without chemicals, I'm going to do it!
No kidding! Way to think, my friend!!!

[Shadow]

Okay, gang, where is everyone :mad:? Jilly, Monty, Karole, Lynn, Martha, Benay - you guys out there :suspicious:??? Mitra - you lurking out there anywhere? Haven't seen any of you since the end of January, beginning of February :peeved:!

You guys surely can't expect Carol, Claudette, Agnes and Sam - with the occasional Amy and Needle - to carry the load :eek:!

[gitfiddle]

Okay, gang, where is everyone :mad:? Jilly, Monty, Karole, Lynn, Martha, Benay - you guys out there :suspicious:??? Mitra - you lurking out there anywhere? Haven't seen any of you since the end of January, beginning of February :peeved:!

You guys surely can't expect Carol, Claudette, Agnes and Sam - with the occasional Amy and Needle - to carry the load :eek:!

Hmpf! Strong! Like BOOL! :D

Incidentally, Life is going to be in my way tomorrow, Shadow. I've been asked to work all day (for pay!). After that, a three hour music practice, followed by a church service and I won't have enough energy left to be gym fodder! :rolleyes: I'll catch up on Thursday. :slywink:

[Ammy]

The occasional Amy is going to the gym on an occasional basis :o

I went Saturday and Sunday, and hope to go tonight and tomorrow.
I'm still only doing about 15min on the eliptical all backwards (which is harder), then walking sideways around the lap track.

I haven't built up strength yet, but when I do, I will mix it up so that my muscles don't compensate because I'm doing the same thing each time.

Oh, I went on Friday and did my PT instead of the eliptical/walking.

[Shadow]

Hmpf! Strong! Like BOOL! :D
:lol:!


Incidentally, Life is going to be in my way tomorrow, Shadow. I've been asked to work all day (for pay!). After that, a three hour music practice, followed by a church service and I won't have enough energy left to be gym fodder! :rolleyes:
Wow - that sounds like a busy day, alright :eek:!

I'll catch up on Thursday. :slywink:
I expect no less from you :evil: :razz:!

[Shadow]

The occasional Amy is going to the gym on an occasional basis :o
Tsk, tsk, Amy :rolleyes:!


I went Saturday and Sunday, and hope to go tonight and tomorrow.
Let's "hope" that becomes a reality ;)!

I'm still only doing about 15min on the eliptical all backwards (which is harder), then walking sideways around the lap track.
Those are both quite challenging, my dear! Nothing shabby about that at all!


I haven't built up strength yet, but when I do, I will mix it up so that my muscles don't compensate because I'm doing the same thing each time.
Great plan :nod:!


Oh, I went on Friday and did my PT instead of the eliptical/walking.
That's good, too :). You can't let the PT slide or you'll be right back where you are now in no time ;).

[blueriversam]

Last night's workout was not that tough, this is my "rest" week (every 3rd week is a rest week I think?). I did 1.5 hours on the trainer including sprinting and varying time sustained reps of 75% of threshold. Today I stayed off the bike (even tho it was GORGEOUS outside) and did a 55 min. core and body strength workout. It was difficult to walk up the stairs after the workout, so I think it really worked.

[Shadow]

Last night's workout was not that tough, this is my "rest" week (every 3rd week is a rest week I think?). I did 1.5 hours on the trainer including sprinting and varying time sustained reps of 75% of threshold. Today I stayed off the bike (even tho it was GORGEOUS outside) and did a 55 min. core and body strength workout. It was difficult to walk up the stairs after the workout, so I think it really worked.
Sounds like it did, Sam :nod:!

[gitfiddle]

Got a late start because I went on an errand with the Geezer, but I booted myself down to the gym after the boys had lunch, but before mine. I felt good, had a good workout and my knees seem happy today. I forgot to mention HIIT, too.

Sometimes the first few rotations on the stationary bike are pretty stiff, but not this time. It might be the absence of "weather", except we've got a storm approaching and that's usually the worse kind of weather. Go figure! :rolleyes:

[Martha]

Okay, gang, where is everyone :mad:? Jilly, Monty, Karole, Lynn, Martha, Benay - you guys out there :suspicious:??? Mitra - you lurking out there anywhere? Haven't seen any of you since the end of January, beginning of February :peeved:!

You guys surely can't expect Carol, Claudette, Agnes and Sam - with the occasional Amy and Needle - to carry the load :eek:!

We the people worked out a rotation system. The aforementioned are carrying the load, Jan- Feb...we (aka slackards) are working up to the lowest rung of movers and shakers from the little known movers and shakey...to describe what happens when we re enter the weight lifting/pilates too suddenly, speaking for myself. I need to correct a blithe remark I made earlier... I think I said something ridiculous like, "Who doesn't have 10 min for pilates??" Newsflash.... It's not the 10 minutes, it's the pilates. Holy resistance, batman..it takes days to recover. I'm back with the wii fit crowd, for now..bring on the penguins.

Okay, Carol, Claudette, Agnes and Sam your 2 min rest interval is over. I'll spell your next rest period, just let me know.

[gitfiddle]

We the people worked out a rotation system. Martha, (low, sweeping bow) my hat is off to you and my admiration cannot be expressed in mere words. :D

I wish Monty were here to enjoy this.

[blueriversam]

Last night's bike ride in my living room was supposed to be an hour, but my coach had a 1.5 hour routine laid out for me in excel, so that's what I did. High resistance one leg drills and 6 min reps of moderate intensity. Today is yet another rest day, but it's kind of icky outside. WIsh I could go skiing instead of to school, but I have a meeting.

[Shadow]

Got a late start because I went on an errand with the Geezer, but I booted myself down to the gym after the boys had lunch, but before mine.
That's the spirit :thumbsup:!

I felt good, had a good workout and my knees seem happy today. I forgot to mention HIIT, too.
Awesome :D!

Sometimes the first few rotations on the stationary bike are pretty stiff, but not this time. It might be the absence of "weather", except we've got a storm approaching and that's usually the worse kind of weather. Go figure! :rolleyes:
Nothing like that fluctuating barometric pressure to keep life interesting ;)!

[Shadow]

Last night's bike ride in my living room was supposed to be an hour, but my coach had a 1.5 hour routine laid out for me in excel, so that's what I did. High resistance one leg drills and 6 min reps of moderate intensity. Today is yet another rest day, but it's kind of icky outside. WIsh I could go skiing instead of to school, but I have a meeting.
Duh - this is what I meant to do ;)! Anyway, way to go on that workout!

[Shadow]

We the people worked out a rotation system. The aforementioned are carrying the load, Jan- Feb...we (aka slackards) are working up to the lowest rung of movers and shakers from the little known movers and shakey...to describe what happens when we re enter the weight lifting/pilates too suddenly, speaking for myself.
It's always so much easier to not slip off track than to climb your way back :razz:.

I need to correct a blithe remark I made earlier... I think I said something ridiculous like, "Who doesn't have 10 min for pilates??" Newsflash.... It's not the 10 minutes, it's the pilates. Holy resistance, batman..
I'm with you on that - Pilates is not for sissies :eek:!

it takes days to recover. I'm back with the wii fit crowd, for now..bring on the penguins.
Just keep moving it! Variety is a good thing ;).

Okay, Carol, Claudette, Agnes and Sam your 2 min rest interval is over. I'll spell your next rest period, just let me know.
:lol:!!!!

[Anniesnan]

sorry, Shadow...

I'm sick and rather than try to muscle through it (other than going to work), I thought I'd try the rest and fluids bit.

It's almost bed time and I've finally got a little strength.

If I am not better by this time tomorrow, though, I'm onto muscleing through on Sunday! Promise!

[Shadow]

sorry, Shadow...

I'm sick and rather than try to muscle through it (other than going to work), I thought I'd try the rest and fluids bit.
A wise decision, Agnes :)!


It's almost bed time and I've finally got a little strength.

If I am not better by this time tomorrow, though, I'm onto muscleing through on Sunday! Promise!
Okay - just don't muscle through it too hard and set yourself back any ;)!

Sometimes we need rest - other times a LIGHT workout does wonders :nod:.

BTW - what's your puppy's name? I have always loved that picture :D!

[Anniesnan]

A wise decision, Agnes :)!


Okay - just don't muscle through it too hard and set yourself back any ;)!

Sometimes we need rest - other times a LIGHT workout does wonders :nod:.

BTW - what's your puppy's name? I have always loved that picture :D!

went walking with dh this morning (before coffee, no less :eek:), but only went around once (about 1 1/2 miles).
Will be taking it easy the rest of the day.

The dog's name is Oi - pronounced Oy - joint pick of my daughter, who was into a type of ska music where they shout oi, oi, oi and my love of
Oy, an animal character (called a billybumbler - sort of like a talking racoony dog) in Stephen King's Dark Tower series.
Unfortunately, we had to put him to sleep this past year. He was 13.
We were just talking about him this morning, what a good boy he was. He would always try to exercise with me, although the kisses during crunches were a little much:D

I love that picture of him, too, and even though it actually took me aback to see it when I recently came back, I decided to keep it, at least for now.

[Shadow]

went walking with dh this morning (before coffee, no less :eek:), but only went around once (about 1 1/2 miles).
How in heaven's name can you go BEFORE coffee :eek:?????? Wow - you're a stronger person than I am :o!

Will be taking it easy the rest of the day.
Good idea :nod:.


The dog's name is Oi - pronounced Oy - joint pick of my daughter, who was into a type of ska music where they shout oi, oi, oi and my love of
Oy, an animal character (called a billybumbler - sort of like a talking racoony dog) in Stephen King's Dark Tower series.
Unfortunately, we had to put him to sleep this past year. He was 13.
We were just talking about him this morning, what a good boy he was. He would always try to exercise with me, although the kisses during crunches were a little much:D
I am so sorry he is not longer with you :(. I had to have my "baby" put down several years ago and I still miss him terribly...


I love that picture of him, too, and even though it actually took me aback to see it when I recently came back, I decided to keep it, at least for now.
Well, we'd love to see YOU, too ;). But I understand using Oi's picture - my picture on here was originally of my Shadow :).

[bpm]

my picture on here was originally of my Shadow :).

So that's where you get all that cuteness

[Shadow]

So that's where you get all that cuteness
Always the charmer, Monty :lol:! Whatcha up to lately, darlin'? We've been missing you round here :(!

[gitfiddle]

Hi, Monty!

Shadow, I made it to the gym today. :D I also did a lot of walking this weekend, so I'm hobbling a bit.

[bpm]

Whatcha up to lately, darlin'?
been in the process of getting my eyesight restored- next op in march- no florida this year :( - TG it's been a mild winter

Hi Carol :D
haven't been lurking too much but saw Martha's post :lol: and decided to spell some of the regulars for a minute or two - well it's 4 minutes, time to go

[Shadow]

Hi, Monty!

Shadow, I made it to the gym today. :D
Well done :thumbsup:!

I also did a lot of walking this weekend, so I'm hobbling a bit.
Oh dear - hobbling is not a good thing :(!

[Shadow]

been in the process of getting my eyesight restored- next op in march-
Oh my - I hope it is all going well, dearest! My thoughts are with you!

no florida this year :( - TG it's been a mild winter
I think it's pretty scary as mild as it's been everywhere :paranoid:!

[Claudette]

Hi, Shadow,

Yesterday: Body Flex aeriobic dvd, callanetics
Today: Body Flex aeriobic dvd, callanetics, 15 minute walk.

[Shadow]

Hi, Shadow,

Yesterday: Body Flex aeriobic dvd, callanetics
Today: Body Flex aeriobic dvd, callanetics, 15 minute walk.




Well done, Claudette :D :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

Chiro today instead of exercise. I'm aiming for tomorrow. :p

[Shadow]

Chiro today instead of exercise. I'm aiming for tomorrow. :p
Tomorrow would be a great "today" to get it done. But to make sure we're on the same page, the "tomorrow" I'm referring to is Thursday, not another day :lol:!

[gitfiddle]

But to make sure we're on the same page, the "tomorrow" I'm referring to is Thursday, not another day :lol:!Shadow! You cut me to the quick! :jawDrop: :cry: :razz:

[Shadow]

Shadow! You cut me to the quick! :jawDrop: :cry: :razz:
:lol:!!!...............