Movers & Shakers - March 29 - April 4

[Shadow]

Okay, gang, here we are at the end of the month and getting ready to "march" into April. (Sorry, couldn't resist :p )....

How did your month go? Did you meet your goals? If not, what happened? What is your strategy for making sure that April is a GREAT month?

If you hit no snags in March, then I think you need to challenge yourself next month. Do something extra, lift heavier, change routines, just something to keep it interesting and the body fired up.

But if you DID hit snags in March, how about giving April your all to nail down what the problem was? We all have rough times - but that doesn't mean we have to stay there and wallow in them ;).

So.... what does everyone have planned for the last of this month and for the month to come :)?

[BeccainSC]

But if you DID hit snags in March, how about giving April your all to nail down what the problem was? We all have rough times - but that doesn't mean we have to stay there and wallow in them ;).




I think that was aimed at me. I do need to get back on track, but it wont' be this week I know, at least not for exercise. Someone will be out from work so I'm doing double duty. In addition we're switching to a new POS program this week.... so flying by the seat of my pants on that as the "office" folks aren't getting much training.

Trying hard not to wallow..... will exercise mend a broken heart?


'becca

[Parisienne]

Just to say 'hello', I have nothing to report for today (spring cleaning doesn't count, or does it?), will be better tomorrow. I will think about April too:D.

[Karole]

Well, March has gone pretty well for me and except for those two little bouts with some type of virus I was able to get my time in.
I think it really helped as I'm pretty sure I have gotten down to my goal weight finally and at last !!:nod::nod:
(But I'm going to wait until I see what the scale says on 1 April before I tell anyone) :D:D or make it official by changing my signature line. I never trust a one day reading on my scale--it might just surprise me the next day !:eek:

Dh and I did another 35 min. walk this evening. We were huffing and puffing just a tad so it was a good work out. I don't know if you all will believe this---- but it was uphill both ways:nod::nod:

[gitfiddle]

I'm going to start increasing time on the arc trainer. Very small increments. I can do five minutes in relative comfort now. Look how long that took! :eek:

[SandyHanson]

Whew!!! I didn't exercise yesterday (I usually take one weekend day off), but then some of the errands we had planned for yesterday ended up being postponed until today. But . . . . . . I DID get my upper body resistance routine done this evening!

[Shadow]

I think that was aimed at me.
Nah! I had several of you in mind :lol:! (JK :D!)
I do need to get back on track, but it wont' be this week I know, at least not for exercise. Someone will be out from work so I'm doing double duty. In addition we're switching to a new POS program this week.... so flying by the seat of my pants on that as the "office" folks aren't getting much training.
Good luck :)!

Trying hard not to wallow..... will exercise mend a broken heart?
Well, I don't think it will mend it - but it will help you forget it for a while :nod:.

[Shadow]

Just to say 'hello', I have nothing to report for today (spring cleaning doesn't count, or does it?), will be better tomorrow. I will think about April too:D.
No, it doesn't count for exercise but it IS great daily activity ;). But then again, I guess it depends on what cleaning you were doing. If you were moving all your furniture - especially up and down steps - then that would count. Routine scrubbing and all, while it feels like a lot, doesn't really do much for us physically (although it is good for our mental state) :rolleyes:.

April is almost here so you'd better get that thinking cap on ;)!

[Shadow]

Well, March has gone pretty well for me and except for those two little bouts with some type of virus I was able to get my time in.
I think it really helped as I'm pretty sure I have gotten down to my goal weight finally and at last !!
Congratulations, Karole :D!!!!!!!
(But I'm going to wait until I see what the scale says on 1 April before I tell anyone)
I won't tell a soul, honest :p!
or make it official by changing my signature line. I never trust a one day reading on my scale--it might just surprise me the next day !
I don't necessarily EVER trust it :lol:!

Dh and I did another 35 min. walk this evening. We were huffing and puffing just a tad so it was a good work out.
Awesome :thumbsup:!
I don't know if you all will believe this---- but it was uphill both ways
Uh huh .... :rolleyes: :suspicious: ...

[Shadow]

I'm going to start increasing time on the arc trainer. Very small increments. I can do five minutes in relative comfort now. Look how long that took!
Slow and steady wins the race, Grasshopper :D! Just remember to keep it slow! It's better to only add a minute or two a month than to be sidelined for weeks on end with an injured knee ;).

[Shadow]

Whew!!! I didn't exercise yesterday (I usually take one weekend day off), but then some of the errands we had planned for yesterday ended up being postponed until today. But . . . . . . I DID get my upper body resistance routine done this evening!
Well done, Sandy :thumbsup:! Sometimes life does interfere, doesn't it :eek:?

[Martha]

It's better to only add a minute or two a month than to be sidelined for weeks on end with an injured knee ;).
Thanks for the reminder, it's so easy to get carried away, (more literally than I probably meant it)
I am planning to keep walking at least 40 min a day but increase to 6 days/week.
I am thinking about a "30 min" workout place to add strength training in a more proscribed way, but I don't know how immune I am to the subtle and not so subtle other way of eating, bad science messages.
Any thoughts?

[gitfiddle]

:( No exercise tonight. I didn't feel well, so I rested for a while after work. Never got back at it. Checked my bs and found it very low, but that wasn't the whole problem. I've got four more days this week, though! Don't beat me! :paranoid:

I hope tomorrow's better! I haven't been sick all winter!

[Karole]

Wow, Carol , we have to face the Shadow together --I didn't do anything exercisewise today either and I felt fine.
We went to a funeral and I just didn't feel like doing much of anything afterwards. I hope you will be feeling much better soon.

[SandyHanson]

Did my Tae Bo and lower body routine this afternoon. I've been feeling that the Tae Bo isn't enough of a workout the way I was doing it, so today I tried doubling up on the portions that I can do well enough, and it was a really good session!

[Shadow]

Carol and Karole - :eek: :eek: :eek:!!!!!!!!!!!! What am I gonna do with you tow :suspicious:??????

Seriously...
Carol - Hope you feel better soon!
Karole - A funeral can definitely put you out of the mood for a lot of things!

[Shadow]

Thanks for the reminder, it's so easy to get carried away, (more literally than I probably meant it)
Ah yes - that enthusiasm may last for a workout but boy you can have to pay the piper once it's done ;).
I am planning to keep walking at least 40 min a day but increase to 6 days/week.
If you suffer from a lot of joint/foot problems, you may want to start your 6th day at a lesser time than the other 5. Just a suggestion :).
I am thinking about a "30 min" workout place to add strength training in a more proscribed way, but I don't know how immune I am to the subtle and not so subtle other way of eating, bad science messages.
Any thoughts?
Sorry, Martha, but I'm not quite sure what you mean :confused:. Adding strength training to your workout is the best thing you can do for you body, IMHO. You can do all the cardio in the world but it's not going to build lean muscle mass or strengthen your bones like resistance training will.

[Shadow]

Did my Tae Bo and lower body routine this afternoon. I've been feeling that the Tae Bo isn't enough of a workout the way I was doing it, so today I tried doubling up on the portions that I can do well enough, and it was a really good session!
Awesome job, Sandy :D :thumbsup: :D!!!!!!

[Karole]

Trying to Shake things up today so I got out my 10 Min. Solution dvd . I did a 10 min. segment on upper body and a 10 min. core session followed by 10 min. of my pt exercises and stretches for a total of 30 min. Then of course today is Tues. so I have an hour of line dancing practice this evening.

[SandyHanson]

Finished my upper body routine w/hand weights and thigh master (using it with arms). Good workout today.

[Shadow]

Trying to Shake things up today so I got out my 10 Min. Solution dvd . I did a 10 min. segment on upper body and a 10 min. core session followed by 10 min. of my pt exercises and stretches for a total of 30 min. Then of course today is Tues. so I have an hour of line dancing practice this evening.
Fantastic :thumbsup:!!!!

[Shadow]

Finished my upper body routine w/hand weights and thigh master (using it with arms). Good workout today.
Another good workout in, Sandy :D! And what a great idea to use that thigh master for the arms! That thing has some serious tension in it :eek:!

[Martha]

Shadow said,
"Sorry, Martha, but I'm not quite sure what you mean :confused:. Adding strength training to your workout is the best thing you can do for you body, IMHO. You can do all the cardio in the world but it's not going to build lean muscle mass or strengthen your bones like resistance training will."

I'm definitely ready to build lean muscle and strengthen my bones.

I would like to do a trial at Curve's (they advertise a 30 min workout.) ...they market high (carb) fiber, low fat, I think, hence my concern. Maybe I need to put on my blinders and go for it, I ve never been very conventional, anyway.

Back in a different time, I tried slow burn, that was too tough for me, I couldn't focus well enough to do it or myself justice.

Walking is fun and got my 50 min, today but I'm sure I need to add strength.

[gitfiddle]

Back at it today! Upper body, HIIT on the bike for ten minutes. Arc trainer for six minutes. I feel better today. Still something going on in my head/ears.

[Shadow]

I'm definitely ready to build lean muscle and strengthen my bones.
Great :D!

I would like to do a trial at Curve's (they advertise a 30 min workout.) ...they market high (carb) fiber, low fat, I think, hence my concern. Maybe I need to put on my blinders and go for it, I ve never been very conventional, anyway.
I've never done Curves but if you're not used to lifting, it would be a good place to start :nod:. As for their diet philosophy, we're ignoring what the mainstream says every day, right ;). It's your mouth, your body, your food - and you should never allow anyone to dictate something you can't accept :).

Back in a different time, I tried slow burn, that was too tough for me, I couldn't focus well enough to do it or myself justice.
I would say to start out with something else (like Curves) and once you've adapted to that, then you can move on to something else like Slow Burn :).

Walking is fun and got my 50 min, today but I'm sure I need to add strength.
Yes, IMHO we all need strength training :).

[Shadow]

Back at it today! Upper body, HIIT on the bike for ten minutes. Arc trainer for six minutes. I feel better today. Still something going on in my head/ears.
I'm so glad you're feeling better, Carol! I think it's the barometric pressure jumping up and down for both of us ;). Nothing like spring-time, huh :p? Anyway.... awesome job on the workout :D!

[Shadow]

Okay - I know some of you will be surprised :p - but today was one of those days where I just did not want to exercise. However, I hauled my tired bootie up the stairs and got it done. I'd like to say the endorphins had kicked in until I was done and I felt euphoric but... all I felt was relieved to get it over with :lol:. Now the great news is that having gotten this one in, I only have one more left for the week to get my five in :thumbsup:!

Just wanted to let you guys know that even after years, you can still have good/bad days when it comes to getting that M&S in ;).

[gitfiddle]

Oh, I knew you were human, Shadow! ;) You just don't complain as much as I do! :o

My bag is packed for the gym. Wednesday's usually a rest day, but this week it will be put into service.

[Karole]

Okay - I know some of you will be surprised :p - but today was one of those days where I just did not want to exercise.


(Jaw dropping to the floor.... wha ....I mean.... huh)

Just kidding-- it is nice to know someone that has been at this for a while also struggles at times. Today was a good day for me. I got on the elliptical and did my 25 min. easy. Some days my legs feel weak and I just barely get to 20 and some days I had to break it up into 10 min. segments. Don't understand the reason, but it surely happens every so often.

Then right after that dh came in and said lets go riding so we curried and brushed and saddled and rode for 2 hours. Today we got out in the woods that is about 2 miles from our house and rode the trails --ahhhhhh it was just about as perfect as it gets.

That core work I did on the big ball yesterday sure has my abs and back sore today. I must have needed it, huh.

[Shadow]

Oh, I knew you were human, Shadow! ;) You just don't complain as much as I do! :o
Thanks... I think :suspicious: :lol:! But notice I also didn't confess to how many times I tripped on my step doing that blasted cardio :o....

My bag is packed for the gym. Wednesday's usually a rest day, but this week it will be put into service.
Awesome :thumbsup:!!!!

[Shadow]

Just kidding-- it is nice to know someone that has been at this for a while also struggles at times.
That's the biggest reason I 'fessed up ;). Don't want anyone to think every day is going to be a good one once you put in X amount of time :p...

Today was a good day for me. I got on the elliptical and did my 25 min. easy. Some days my legs feel weak and I just barely get to 20 and some days I had to break it up into 10 min. segments. Don't understand the reason, but it surely happens every so often.
I'm certainly with you on that :nod:! Glad today was a good one for ya!

Then right after that dh came in and said lets go riding so we curried and brushed and saddled and rode for 2 hours. Today we got out in the woods that is about 2 miles from our house and rode the trails --ahhhhhh it was just about as perfect as it gets.

That core work I did on the big ball yesterday sure has my abs and back sore today. I must have needed it, huh.
Hmmm.... I hope by your back being sore you mean that in a good way :suspicious:? Or are you as sore as that one time last year when you mentioned a time or two how sore you were :razz:???

[Karole]

No, my core is not as sore as it was when I was yelling "My core is sore to the core" last year--but I sure can tell I did something different yesterday. I am a bit concerned about my back, however, it gets like Janet says "sort of wonky" and I don't really like the way it is feeling today. I probably will not do all of the stuff I did yesterday as I sure don't want my back out and be unable to exercise at all. I will modify and do other back exercises that I know won't set me up for trouble.

[Parisienne]

Hello everyone! I'm sorry not to be able to report more often but, well, life happens (at least sometimes) ;). It's 10th week of my teacher's strike and they've decided to give us some 'no-classes' this week and tell how we could prepare on our own to some lighten-up versions of examinations. Difficult to understand what's going on and how it'll end up. This week I try to attend to as much classes as I can (esp. that some of my teachers are fed up with the strike & do a regular class even if they call it 'no class') - anyway, there is no classes next week and then two weeks of spring holidays. (Don't want to bother you with all details.)
Yesterday, I was too tired to exercise but I did on Monday and this afternoon. Hope to do my '20 minutes' on Friday morning and Saturday evening. And I'm still thinking about 'the plan' for April.
Monday - 10 Min Solution Thighs + 10 Min Solution Abs
Tuesday - off
Wednesday - 30 min brisk walk

Have a great rest of the week and get well, Carol!

[Shadow]

No, my core is not as sore as it was when I was yelling "My core is sore to the core" last year--but I sure can tell I did something different yesterday. I am a bit concerned about my back, however, it gets like Janet says "sort of wonky" and I don't really like the way it is feeling today. I probably will not do all of the stuff I did yesterday as I sure don't want my back out and be unable to exercise at all. I will modify and do other back exercises that I know won't set me up for trouble.
Good plan ;). It sounds like your back was doing too much assistance on that core work :nod:. How about adding in some back-strengthening exercises (like planks) and doing very basic ab work until you get some back strength built up? Just asking - you know your back and core far better than I do!

[Shadow]

Yesterday, I was too tired to exercise but I did on Monday and this afternoon.
Two sessions definitely beat none :D!
Hope to do my '20 minutes' on Friday morning and Saturday evening.
Sounds great :thumbsup:!
And I'm still thinking about 'the plan' for April.
Don't know what day it is in France, but it is already April here in the USA :p :lol: ;) :razz:!

[Karole]

Good plan ;). It sounds like your back was doing too much assistance on that core work :nod:. How about adding in some back-strengthening exercises (like planks) and doing very basic ab work until you get some back strength built up? Just asking - you know your back and core far better than I do!

Well at this point I know my back and core better than I really want to !:D:D

There were some back exercises that I did too and I will delete those til I'm stronger . We do two or three back exercises on my Over 50 dvd (including a plank ) so I thought sure I would be okay on the new ones:o:o

I'll do as you suggest and just do basic ab work for a while. Thanks for the advice.

[Shadow]

Well at this point I know my back and core better than I really want to !
:lol:! Boy do I know THAT sensation :eek:.

There were some back exercises that I did too and I will delete those til I'm stronger . We do two or three back exercises on my Over 50 dvd (including a plank ) so I thought sure I would be okay on the new ones
Maybe you should do some of them but not add on more until you're comfortable with the first few. Just a suggestion, though ;).

I'll do as you suggest and just do basic ab work for a while. Thanks for the advice.

But of course :)! Now mind you, I DO think you need to do back exercises, just in a very limited quantity :nod:.

[Claudette]

Wow, Shadow, I am very surprized you even had a thought of not exercising and that you were glad to get it over with!
I had visions of you leaping out of bed each day, saying, " yea, it's exercise for me!". I guess even after all the years you have been doing it, there are rare days that even you just don't want to do it.

Tonight, will be a hike with DH when he gets home in a while. I need it,he needs it, we are going to "hike" the hills in our neighborhood. Concrete makes excuses not hold up like the state park, where the trails are closed after a hard rain.

Here is to a new month of exercise!

Hugs,
Claudette

[gitfiddle]

My back is sore today and I don't know why. There are too many possibilities! I did more treadmill and bike today, hoping to loosen it up. I decided to see if the arc trainer would help, but I'm sad to say it seemed to strain it so I quit after three minutes. That one will be on hold until this clears up, then I'll try it again. I also did abs yesterday, so maybe my posture was not quite right. I've been avoiding the leg press for several weeks so that's not it. I also sleep on my stomach often, which isn't good. (sigh)

Maybe we could get a group rate at the chiropractor, Karole! ;)

[Ammy]

I did it...I went on a walk tonight. 2miles.
My hip hurts, but it was worth it.

[SandyHanson]

I did my Tae Bo this morning, but didn't get to the rest of my leg exercises until an hour or so ago. But I got it all done! Yea!

[Karole]

My back is sore today and I don't know why.
Maybe we could get a group rate at the chiropractor, Karole! ;)

I'll meet you half way there--anyone else???:D:D
I hope you are feeling better by tomorrow, Carol. I think I am going for a nice whirlpool bath in a few min.--that ought to help.

[gitfiddle]

Karole, I hope it helped! I felt normal when I got out of bed today and was congratulating myself--until I bent sideways. :jawDrop: I'm going to connect with the chiro today.

[Shadow]

Wow, Shadow, I am very surprized you even had a thought of not exercising and that you were glad to get it over with!
I had visions of you leaping out of bed each day, saying, " yea, it's exercise for me!". I guess even after all the years you have been doing it, there are rare days that even you just don't want to do it.
Claudette - Then you'd be really shocked to know how few days I do actually do look forward to it :lol: ;).

Tonight, will be a hike with DH when he gets home in a while. I need it,he needs it, we are going to "hike" the hills in our neighborhood. Concrete makes excuses not hold up like the state park, where the trails are closed after a hard rain.
Hope you and DH enjoyed that walk, concrete or no :). Somehow going "off the beaten path" makes it much better, doesn't it?

[Shadow]

My back is sore today and I don't know why. There are too many possibilities! I did more treadmill and bike today, hoping to loosen it up. I decided to see if the arc trainer would help, but I'm sad to say it seemed to strain it so I quit after three minutes. That one will be on hold until this clears up, then I'll try it again.
Good plan ;). Don't forget to get some extra stretching in, including the hamstrings, which can make the back ache when they are tight.
I also did abs yesterday, so maybe my posture was not quite right.
It's easy - especially in ab work - to let the mind wander and the form relax. Even with repetitive moves like crunches, we need to make sure we stay focused :nod:.
I've been avoiding the leg press for several weeks so that's not it.
Well, at least you've eliminated one potential cause...
I also sleep on my stomach often, which isn't good. (sigh)
Is there any other way to fall asleep????? I figure not getting to sleep is far worse on me than sleeping on my stomach :p.

Maybe we could get a group rate at the chiropractor, Karole!
Only if I can join in, too :D!

[Shadow]

I did it...I went on a walk tonight. 2miles.
My hip hurts, but it was worth it.
Yahoo for you, Amy :D!!!!! Sorry about the hip pain, though :(. Hopefully you remembered to stretch afterwards :).

[Shadow]

I did my Tae Bo this morning, but didn't get to the rest of my leg exercises until an hour or so ago. But I got it all done! Yea!

Getting it done is what counts, so way to go, Sandy :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Got my last one done for the week - phew ;). But it was a weight day so I was a bit more enthusiastic than yesterday :p.

[Ammy]

Yahoo for you, Amy :D!!!!! Sorry about the hip pain, though :(. Hopefully you remembered to stretch afterwards :).

Stretching...what a NOVEL idea??!!

:o

[Shadow]

Stretching...what a NOVEL idea??!!
Yeah, it does seem to be a hard concept to grasp, doesn't it :rolleyes:. But it might do wonders for that hip pain the next time ;)...

[Karole]

We rode for a bit today but it started sprinking so we put them up to avoid getting the saddles wet.

I am taking it easy today (giving back a break) but we have line dancing this evening so will do an hour and a half movement there.

It's raining nicely here now so I'm going to go enjoy it !!

[Ammy]

Okay Shadow...you said ANY exercise is good, right?

I walked 1.5miles (total) to drop off movies at the library today.

HOWEVER...I did it in high heels...does that count for extra??

[gitfiddle]

Good plan ;). Don't forget to get some extra stretching in, including the hamstrings, which can make the back ache when they are tight. Thanks, I usually do have tight hamstrings anyway.

It's easy - especially in ab work - to let the mind wander and the form relax. Even with repetitive moves like crunches, we need to make sure we stay focused :nod:.Yes, and he told me to back off the weight and hold each crunch for as many seconds as I could then rest in between. That's to work the transverse instead of the six-pack.


Is there any other way to fall asleep????? I figure not getting to sleep is far worse on me than sleeping on my stomach :p.
Yup, that's how it works! :D

Only if I can join in, too :D!Sorry, the Geezer used up your reservation. :o:rolleyes::D

[Shadow]

We rode for a bit today but it started sprinking so we put them up to avoid getting the saddles wet.

I am taking it easy today (giving back a break) but we have line dancing this evening so will do an hour and a half movement there.

It's raining nicely here now so I'm going to go enjoy it !!
Ah - spring showers :D! I do miss those.... where I live now, it's spring snow :rolleyes:. Take care of that back :)!

[Shadow]

Okay Shadow...you said ANY exercise is good, right?
Yup :D!

I walked 1.5miles (total) to drop off movies at the library today.
Great job!

HOWEVER...I did it in high heels...does that count for extra??
Are you crazy :eek:????????? Oh wow.... I haven't worn heels for years and just can't imagine wearing them ever again!

[Shadow]

Thanks, I usually do have tight hamstrings anyway.
Me too :rolleyes:. And that's even WITH extra stretching!

Yes, and he told me to back off the weight and hold each crunch for as many seconds as I could then rest in between. That's to work the transverse instead of the six-pack.
Very good advice :D!!!

Sorry, the Geezer used up your reservation.
:crybaby: :( :crybaby:

[Karole]

Shadow, when Carol said her doc told her to hold the crunch longer to work the transverse--does that mean it would help the back muscles or am I misunderstanding. I will start doing that too if it will help the back get stronger and I have been doing some planks that are supposed to work the back. Which is best to strengthen that area?

[Martha]

HOWEVER...I did it in high heels...does that count for extra??

Apparently only if you do it backwards:rolleyes:
I think I'm gonna try this, it looks like fun!

http://walking.about.com/od/treadmillworkouts/a/treadmillback.htm

[gitfiddle]

Shadow, when Carol said her doc told her to hold the crunch longer to work the transverse--does that mean it would help the back muscles or am I misunderstanding.
Karole, they're not back muscles: Transversus abdominus – the deepest muscle layer. Its main roles are to stabilize the trunk and maintain internal abdominal pressure.The doc said that these (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://myhealth.ucsd.edu/library/healthguide/en-us/images/media/medical/hw/h9991417_001.jpg&imgrefurl=http://myhealth.ucsd.edu/library/healthguide/en-us/support/topic.asp%3Fhwid%3Dzm6072&usg=__VpPja300me3POf7OPIP42LZmwKA=&h=500&w=460&sz=95&hl=en&start=18&um=1&tbnid=ZJX01L1fIycPOM:&tbnh=130&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtransversus%2Babdominus%26hl%3Den%26c lient%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26sa%3DX%26um%3D1) muscles are often under-exercised and suggested I do a slightly different crunch with less weight. That's because I told him that I might have done the ab crunch carelessly.

He also said that over-exercising the six-pack abs only make them protrude more, and I sure don't want that particular effect! :frown: I do want to make sure my core muscles are strong, though.

I did a very careful workout tonight, stretching several times. Ended with a very slow walk for twenty minutes. Treated myself to an ice pack at home for good measure.

[Jackie]

20 minutes on the elliptical this morning...

[Karole]

Thanks for the info, Carol. I don't have a clue about these muscles--just know when they hurt:D

[SandyHanson]

Upper body resistance today. I'm a bit stiff in my shoulders, but tomorrow's Tae Bo should help that.

[Shadow]

Karole - Obviously you now have the answer ;). So now there's a name to the culprit that's bugging you. Makes you feel better, doesn't it :p?

Carol - Thank you so much for the great link and explanation! It was better than what I was coming across. Just as an FYI kinda thing, which exercises did he feel focused more on the 6-pack abs?

Martha - You must have a lot more coordination than I do :eek:!

Jackie - I am so happy to see you here :D!!!!! We'll definitely take 20 minutes :nod:!

Sandy - Way to go on that resistance exercise :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

Carol - Thank you so much for the great link and explanation! It was better than what I was coming across. Just as an FYI kinda thing, which exercises did he feel focused more on the 6-pack abs?
He didn't really say. I usually use the crunch machine at 90# and simply go forward and back with it. He had already told me not to arch my spine and to only go forward the amount that would lift my shoulder blades off the ground if I were on the floor. That was for "abs".

Yesterday he suggested the lighter weight and holding the forward position for ten, twenty, thirty seconds then resting an equal amount of time between pushes. Both movements included pulling my naval in towards my spine as far as I could. That was for the transverse abs.

I'm going back for another adjustment tonight. I've still got a stabbing pain in my sciatic nerve and this time I'll just rest it and use ice instead of exercise. :rolleyes: Doesn't take me long to catch on! :(

[Shadow]

He didn't really say. I usually use the crunch machine at 90# and simply go forward and back with it. He had already told me not to arch my spine and to only go forward the amount that would lift my shoulder blades off the ground if I were on the floor. That was for "abs".
Got it :). Thanks!

Yesterday he suggested the lighter weight and holding the forward position for ten, twenty, thirty seconds then resting an equal amount of time between pushes. Both movements included pulling my naval in towards my spine as far as I could. That was for the transverse abs.
Wow - a 10 - 30 second hold :eek:. Talk about tough!

I'm going back for another adjustment tonight. I've still got a stabbing pain in my sciatic nerve and this time I'll just rest it and use ice instead of exercise. :rolleyes: Doesn't take me long to catch on! :(
Good plan :lol:! Fingers crossed for ya!!!!

[Ammy]

Apparently only if you do it backwards:rolleyes:
I think I'm gonna try this, it looks like fun!

http://walking.about.com/od/treadmillworkouts/a/treadmillback.htm

Hmmm...wonder if walking backwards would have stopped me from getting blisters on my toes??!!!
:peeved:

[Shadow]

Amy - Next time I think you'd be far more pleased if you wore appropriate shoes. The heels may be sexy, but.... ;) .....

[Jackie]

Today was 30 minutes on the treadmill at school (while I was prepping). Wow what a difference between the treadmill and my elliptical............much harder workout. I averaged 5.5 miles per hour and did the interval training setting. I think I will use it more often.

[Karole]

Carol, hope that back is better or at least on the mend after your second trip to the chiro.

My back was still wonky today and I had to go shopping for food, so I just now got my exercise in. Dh and I took a brisk 30 min. walk with a few small hills in the mix. I'm really tired.

Hope tomorrow I will be back at some different (resistance)type of exercise. ... (She said, knowing full well that the Shadow could be lurcking about somewhere):D

[Martha]

Martha - You must have a lot more coordination than I do :eek:!


I'm pretty sure that I don't but they make it look/sound so easy. I have heard that shaking it up is a great thing to do for balance as well as well being, etc. I thought about doing it outside with a bike mirror on glasses but I'm pretty sure I'm not confident enough to do that.
No, I'll only do stuff like that in the privacy of my own garage, I don't think I would even do it at a gym. Sounds pretty edgy.

And Amy, I'm afraid that's just the price you pay unless you fly, frontwards or backwards. At least you didn't get them on your toes and your heels,or at least that's my usual experience with heels. Probably isn't great for your hip, but I'm just guessing.

[gitfiddle]

Wow - a 10 - 30 second hold :eek:. Talk about tough!He actually added "or as long as you can" to that. ;)

I have some relief from today's chiro visit. Now if I just don't screw it up! He said the exercise I did last night was just fine. He's in favor of keeping everything moving. I think I'll take a walk tomorrow. I'm still pretty sore and I'm not walking smoothly yet.

[SandyHanson]

Well, after being sick for a couple of days, and not getting much sleep, I almost convinced myself that I would skip Firday's workout, and exercise both Saturday and Sunday instead. But the combination of not wanting to wimp out only 3 days into the challenge, and seeing how well everyone else is doing, really motivated me. And I had to admit that by Friday evening I was really feeling well enough. So I did my usual routine, just shortened it a little.

I'm feeling much better today. This is shopping and library day, which sometimes wears me out a bit, so I may take today off as originally planned.

[Karole]

Way to go Sandy, you're hanging tough !! I seem to wimp out when I am not feeling up to par.

I just got back from 35 min. walk with my granddaughter and so that is my exercise for the day. It was sooooo nice out there.

[Jackie]

Today was another 30 minute run/walk except kidlet #1 and I did it outside. It was beautiful!!!!

I need to get some resistance in, I hope to have it on the agenda for tomorrow!!!

[Jackie]

I know I promised some resistance today and its still early, but I did want to record my 3 mile walk/run this morning. It was a chilly one, but it felt great!

Busy day planned, I hope I get it all in.

[Jackie]

HI Shadow..............I came through!!! I worked my abs with my exercise ball and did upper body and arms with free weights.

Back to school tomorrow....Spring Break is over!! Weather is supposed to be warmer all week. I hope to get outdoors and get my cardio in through walking and running.

[Karole]

Today was horseback riding for 1.5 hours this morning and 20 min. elliptical then 10 min. Pt exercises this evening.

[Shadow]

Today was 30 minutes on the treadmill at school (while I was prepping). Wow what a difference between the treadmill and my elliptical............much harder workout. I averaged 5.5 miles per hour and did the interval training setting. I think I will use it more often.
Great job, Jackie :D!

[Shadow]

My back was still wonky today and I had to go shopping for food, so I just now got my exercise in. Dh and I took a brisk 30 min. walk with a few small hills in the mix. I'm really tired.
Way to go getting that walk in despite the day being off-kilter! Hope that back acts right soon!

Hope tomorrow I will be back at some different (resistance)type of exercise. ... (She said, knowing full well that the Shadow could be lurcking about somewhere):D
You bet I am :p!

[Shadow]

No, I'll only do stuff like that in the privacy of my own garage, I don't think I would even do it at a gym. Sounds pretty edgy.
Good plan ;). And remember to go VERY SLOW until you get the hang of it!

[Shadow]

He actually added "or as long as you can" to that. ;)
Gosh, wonder why he said that :p?

I have some relief from today's chiro visit. Now if I just don't screw it up! He said the exercise I did last night was just fine. He's in favor of keeping everything moving. I think I'll take a walk tomorrow. I'm still pretty sore and I'm not walking smoothly yet.
Hope it is still feeling better today :)! And that you're not walking funny, either :razz:.

[Shadow]

Well, after being sick for a couple of days, and not getting much sleep, I almost convinced myself that I would skip Firday's workout, and exercise both Saturday and Sunday instead. But the combination of not wanting to wimp out only 3 days into the challenge, and seeing how well everyone else is doing, really motivated me. And I had to admit that by Friday evening I was really feeling well enough. So I did my usual routine, just shortened it a little.

I'm feeling much better today. This is shopping and library day, which sometimes wears me out a bit, so I may take today off as originally planned.
Awesome job, Sandy :thumbsup:!!!!! So glad you're feeling better, too :nod:!

[Shadow]

I just got back from 35 min. walk with my granddaughter and so that is my exercise for the day. It was sooooo nice out there.
Wonderful idea to combine exercise with that nice weather!

My gosh - how far behind was I that you got all this exercise in :eek:???

Anyway, way to go on that riding and those PT exercises, too :D!

[Shadow]

HI Shadow..............I came through!!! I worked my abs with my exercise ball and did upper body and arms with free weights.
I am so proud of you, Jackie :D!!!! I'm also impressed by all the other moving you've been doing this weekend :thumbsup:!

Back to school tomorrow....Spring Break is over!! Weather is supposed to be warmer all week. I hope to get outdoors and get my cardio in through walking and running.
Good plan :nod:!