Movers & Shakers - Sept 13 - 19

[Shadow]

Here we go, gang, off and running on another week! Hope to see some great M&S going on!

I'm going to do things a bit differently this week. I'm going to do 3 TB workouts and then fill in w/ walking, biking and core.

What are YOU going to do this week?

[SandyHanson]

Just checking in. Didn't exercise today; I usually skip one of the weekend days, and I worked out yesterday as we planned to shop today.

The rest of the week will be my usual routine: Tae Bo and leg exercises on MWF and upper body on Tu, Th, and Sa or Su.

EXCEPT, I plan to add one exercise. Until 3 or 4 years ago I was able to stand well enough to transfer to and from my chair. I know that some of the strength I've lost is the normal progression on my neuromuscular disease; however, I also know that a lot of it is because I didn't work to keep what strength I had. You know - use it or lose it. I think I've come up with a way to possibly strengthen those "standng" muscles. We'll see how it goes.

[Shadow]

EXCEPT, I plan to add one exercise. Until 3 or 4 years ago I was able to stand well enough to transfer to and from my chair. I know that some of the strength I've lost is the normal progression on my neuromuscular disease; however, I also know that a lot of it is because I didn't work to keep what strength I had. You know - use it or lose it. I think I've come up with a way to possibly strengthen those "standng" muscles. We'll see how it goes.

Oh wow - that is an awesome goal to shoot for, Sandy :thumbsup:!!! You rock :exclamation:

[gitfiddle]

J I know that some of the strength I've lost is the normal progression on my neuromuscular disease; however, I also know that a lot of it is because I didn't work to keep what strength I had. You know - use it or lose it. I think I've come up with a way to possibly strengthen those "standng" muscles. We'll see how it goes.You go girl! I would love to see you gain some ground!

My "standing" muscles had a workout yesterday. I stood for three hours doing photography work. I was moving mighty slow by the end, but the knees were better in the morning. The rest of the weekend was riding in the car, I'm afraid. :p

[Parisienne]

Yesterday we went with DH for a walk and then it simply slipped my mind to report on my doings, I'm really sorry (especially that, reportedly, I forced Shadow's hand to start a new thread;).)
I have decided to change a bit my M&S routine, let's hope I'm going to stick to it for next 4-5 weeks. I would like to (try) to have at least 30 min and to concentrate more on my core using mostly Pilates, the Bar Method and Callanetics, let's say every second day.
Yesterday, instead of cardio with band, I did 30 min Pilates for Dummies (I have to admit it is very well adopted to the exerciser). Today I've just finished 10 min arms + 10 min buns + 10 min stretch with band. I guess, there should be also one cardio day :(, unless it is possible to skip that one during these weeks. I would really like it, so, dear Ms Shadow, may I be exempt from doing it?

[Needlewoman]

Falls into hubby’s computer chair in an uncontrolled but very grateful way …

Good Morning all!

I have just done 5 repetitions each of the following, and now I know why that stuff was at the back of the cupboard :crybaby:

Waist (can’t remember exactly what that is) Twister
Shoulder Raise
Arm Raise
Pectoral Lift (for firming chest and shoulder muscles)
Lateral Raise (For the shoulders)
Forward Raise (For the upper chest and shoulders)
Two arm Dumbbell Curl (For the upper arms)

I decided to start with the hand weights as I was determined to get something done, and I could follow the printed sheet. Besides Shadow scared the heck out of me with talk of tubes perishing with age :eek::eek: and also, should the postie actually knock with my copy of PP, I could be fairly sure of getting to the door. There is a back lunge that is done with the hand weights, but that involves moving a foot, so I will save that for later in my fitness career. I may try some of the lower body exercises later, but I have fun things to do like cleaning the oven first :mad:

I shall try out the tube exercises as soon as I can as that will be by far and away the smallest and lightest thing to pack for a 6 day trip to the coast in early October.

[gitfiddle]

I have just done 5 repetitions each of the following, and now I know why that stuff was at the back of the cupboard :crybaby:
There's a good girl! Stop sniffling now! Wow, I'm impressed with your workout! :) You keep the tubes exercised and they'll keep you from "perishing with age".

Did anyone read in the 6 Week Cure about Mark Sisson's breathing exercise that Dr. Mike is advocating? I'd like to work that into my day, but my biggest problem is forgetting to do it. :rolleyes:

[SandyHanson]

There's a good girl! Stop sniffling now! Wow, I'm impressed with your workout! :) You keep the tubes exercised and they'll keep you from "perishing with age".

Did anyone read in the 6 Week Cure about Mark Sisson's breathing exercise that Dr. Mike is advocating? I'd like to work that into my day, but my biggest problem is forgetting to do it. :rolleyes:

I used to have a reminder come up every morning on my computer at work. It actually didn't say anything (I was self conscious in case someone else was in my office) but when it came up I would turn away from my desk, focus my eyes on the horizon and flex my shoulder and neck muscles a bit. Then I would tell "it" to remind me again in one or two hours. It only took a few seconds, but kept me from sitting in one place for hours focusing on the monitor.

Maybe you could do something similar and take a moment a few times a day to do the "Laplace?"

[Shadow]

My "standing" muscles had a workout yesterday. I stood for three hours doing photography work. I was moving mighty slow by the end, but the knees were better in the morning. The rest of the weekend was riding in the car, I'm afraid. :p
I think the standing and car riding would be far harder on the old legs than a major LB workout ;)! I know they would be for me, anyway :p!

Speaking of aches.... I'm trying a new chiro in about half an hour so wish me luck :D!

[Shadow]

Yesterday we went with DH for a walk and then it simply slipped my mind to report on my doings, I'm really sorry (especially that, reportedly, I forced Shadow's hand to start a new thread;).)
Oh sure - after I hurried just for you :rolleyes:! :lol:!
I have decided to change a bit my M&S routine, let's hope I'm going to stick to it for next 4-5 weeks. I would like to (try) to have at least 30 min and to concentrate more on my core using mostly Pilates, the Bar Method and Callanetics, let's say every second day.
Sounds like a great plan, Adina :thumbsup:!
Yesterday, instead of cardio with band, I did 30 min Pilates for Dummies (I have to admit it is very well adopted to the exerciser). Today I've just finished 10 min arms + 10 min buns + 10 min stretch with band. I guess, there should be also one cardio day :(, unless it is possible to skip that one during these weeks. I would really like it, so, dear Ms Shadow, may I be exempt from doing it?
Cardio does serve a purpose but IMHO, strength training is far more important. So while I wouldn't want you to always miss is, I'd be far more upset if you skipped the resistance work ;). Besides, surely you and DH will still walk, right :)?

[Shadow]

Falls into hubby’s computer chair in an uncontrolled but very grateful way …

Good Morning all!

I have just done 5 repetitions each of the following, and now I know why that stuff was at the back of the cupboard :crybaby:

Waist (can’t remember exactly what that is) Twister
Shoulder Raise
Arm Raise
Pectoral Lift (for firming chest and shoulder muscles)
Lateral Raise (For the shoulders)
Forward Raise (For the upper chest and shoulders)
Two arm Dumbbell Curl (For the upper arms)
That's awesome, NW :D :D :D!!!! Now, my only suggestion is to not do so much shoulder work & incorporate a few other muscles (like the back & triceps). Just a suggestion - you don't wanna be lopsided!

I decided to start with the hand weights as I was determined to get something done, and I could follow the printed sheet. Besides Shadow scared the heck out of me with talk of tubes perishing with age and also, should the postie actually knock with my copy of PP, I could be fairly sure of getting to the door.
Honestly, I've had bands around for years and they're perfectly fine - so please don't worry too much about it. I just want you to take care when you use them - but you should do that, anyway ;).
There is a back lunge that is done with the hand weights, but that involves moving a foot, so I will save that for later in my fitness career. I may try some of the lower body exercises later, but I have fun things to do like cleaning the oven first :mad:
Good grief - clean the oven over exercise :eek:????? Wow! But yes, save the moving exercises until later :nod:. You can always add on static lower body moves (using the back of a chair or broom handle) for balance when you're ready to incorporate it.

I shall try out the tube exercises as soon as I can as that will be by far and away the smallest and lightest thing to pack for a 6 day trip to the coast in early October.
Oh yes - they are definitely great for trips!

[Shadow]

Stop sniffling now!
Jeez - and they talk about ME :eek:!
You keep the tubes exercised and they'll keep you from "perishing with age".
Go to the head of the class, grasshopper :D!

Did anyone read in the 6 Week Cure about Mark Sisson's breathing exercise that Dr. Mike is advocating? I'd like to work that into my day, but my biggest problem is forgetting to do it. :rolleyes:
Since I STILL don't have my book, I guess you know I haven't :crybaby:! However, I think it's similar to what the PT had me doing. And believe me, I know how hard it is to incorporate even something so simple after years of not doing it. The best you can do is (subtly) put some sticky notes around your desk & etc to remind you until you get the hang of it :).

[Karole]

Hi all, I just got back from the barn a bit ago and had my workout there. It was resistance--cleaned out stalls plus I walked as well.-- for a total of 45 min. It was work too-- I had to take a shower when I got back in the house .

[Shadow]

Hi all, I just got back from the barn a bit ago and had my workout there. It was resistance--cleaned out stalls plus I walked as well.-- for a total of 45 min. It was work too-- I had to take a shower when I got back in the house .
Yeah for you, Karole :D :D :D! Isn't it nice when you can combine resistance with work and get both done at once :razz:?

[gitfiddle]

ISpeaking of aches.... I'm trying a new chiro in about half an hour so wish me luck :D!Good luck with that, Shadow! Remember it takes 24 hrs to feel better. At least that's been my experience! I'm not too sure of the science behind it, though. :p

[gitfiddle]

The best you can do is (subtly) put some sticky notes around your desk & etc to remind you until you get the hang of it :).
Maybe a picture of Mark without his shirt on? Wouldn't that spark some gossip! :evil:

[Shadow]

Good luck with that, Shadow! Remember it takes 24 hrs to feel better. At least that's been my experience! I'm not too sure of the science behind it, though. :p
Oh I agree - it always takes a while :rolleyes:. But the good news is that this young man did not wrench me limb from limb and make me feel 10x worse than when I walked in like the last one did ;).

[Shadow]

Maybe a picture of Mark without his shirt on?
Works for me :p!
Wouldn't that spark some gossip! :evil:
Oh my yes :nod: :lol:! But hey, if they're going to gossip, it might as well be juicy :razz:!

[Mitra]

Now we have the house to ourselves (for a full week!) I did some exercise :).

[SandyHanson]

Tae Bo and legs today, plus a couple of "standing up" attempts. This is one I'll have to take very slowly at first. But at least it's a start.

[Shadow]

Now we have the house to ourselves (for a full week!) I did some exercise :).
Good for you, Mitra :thumbsup:!!!! Hope you enjoyed your company :) but it's great to have you back here now that they're gone ;)!

[Shadow]

Tae Bo and legs today, plus a couple of "standing up" attempts. This is one I'll have to take very slowly at first. But at least it's a start.
Awesome, Sandy :D :D :D!!!! Yes, it will go slowly - but at least it's going now ;)!

[gitfiddle]

Now we have the house to ourselves (for a full week!) I did some exercise :).Good for you, Janet! Something other than making beds this time? ;)

Tae Bo and legs today, plus a couple of "standing up" attempts. This is one I'll have to take very slowly at first. But at least it's a start.Small victories are as much fun as big ones, Sandy. I'm cheering for you!

I did upper body tonight. I am not having any progress with the pulldown lat bar, but it's holding steady. Some of the other arm weights have gone up. I go easy on the curls and pushes because I don't want to irritate my elbows. Fifteen minutes on the arc trainer at a nice pace.

[Needlewoman]

plus a couple of "standing up" attempts. This is one I'll have to take very slowly at first. But at least it's a start.

Go, Girl!! I hope you are safe from falling when you try to stand?

Goodnight, see you all tomorrow.

[jilly27]

Victory is mine!! :lol:

As in I survived the weekend. It was a tough ride in some aspects, quite hilly and we had an unfortunate head wind against us Sat.. The "big" hill at the end of day one deserves its its title, 2km (1.2 miles) up hill at a 15% grade :eek:. Did I mention its at the end of the first day, after you've ridden 55 miles already? :peeved: I stayed on the bike though, many people had to walk up it, even if I did climb it pretty slowly. My total riding time was 9hrs 45min for the two days, hopefully I can improve on that next year.

Martha good on ya for riding through the rain!

Today I am resting, had a wonderful body scrub and massage earlier :tongue:, but plan to get into the gym this week and finally start lower body weight training again as well as upper.

Where is Heather, I haven't seen her around for a bit? I hope her new weight training regimen is going well.

Needlewoman, you go girl! :)

It was nice to read up on how everyones doing, keep up the good work.

Jilly

[jilly27]

Tae Bo and legs today, plus a couple of "standing up" attempts. This is one I'll have to take very slowly at first. But at least it's a start.


Well done Sandy!! :)

[Martha]

Victory is mine!! :lol:

As in I survived the weekend. It was a tough ride in some aspects, quite hilly and we had an unfortunate head wind against us Sat.. The "big" hill at the end of day one deserves its its title, 2km (1.2 miles) up hill at a 15% grade :eek:. Did I mention its at the end of the first day, after you've ridden 55 miles already? :peeved: I stayed on the bike though, many people had to walk up it, even if I did climb it pretty slowly. My total riding time was 9hrs 45min for the two days, hopefully I can improve on that next year.

Martha good on ya for riding through the rain!

Jilly

You were the inspiration on that one, and also one overpass climb. Keeping the rpm up, and only getting 4 mi/hr seems so wrong, but as you say, you stay on, while others can't and walk up. And at some point can someone explain the route selection rationale that says, I know they are almost dead, lets route the ride so that they are at the point of no return and so tired the cyclists will be thrilled to see the finish regardless of the obstacle before it...

[SandyHanson]

Awesome, Sandy :D :D :D!!!! Yes, it will go slowly - but at least it's going now ;)!

Small victories are as much fun as big ones, Sandy. I'm cheering for you!

Well done Sandy!! :)

Go, Girl!! I hope you are safe from falling when you try to stand?

Thanks for all the support, guys. Yes, I'm being very careful. The last thing I want to do is fall. (Though we might be able to make some money selling a video of all that DH and I have to go through to get me up off the floor!):lol:

[jilly27]

You were the inspiration on that one, and also one overpass climb. Keeping the rpm up, and only getting 4 mi/hr seems so wrong, but as you say, you stay on, while others can't and walk up. And at some point can someone explain the route selection rationale that says, I know they are almost dead, lets route the ride so that they are at the point of no return and so tired the cyclists will be thrilled to see the finish regardless of the obstacle before it...



I know the pain of only getting 4 mph! I find wind resistance much worse than hills, its just so boring to ride that slow on the flat!!:mad: The rationale for the last hill was that it is the only way to get to the campground/conference centre where we spend the night! Absolutely fabulous views of the mountains and lake once you get up there though. Cooling off in the pool with that view was marvelous! (and the view of some of the male participants in the ride :D)

It was kind of funny, at the begining of the big hill there is a sign that says "did we forget to mention there's a big hill?" Then half way up there's a sign that says "are you regretting this now?" Then at the top "you made it, will you do it again next year?"

Did you make it over the overpass ok this time?

[Needlewoman]

Good morning, all! I hope it is nicer with you all than it is here in London, where it is dull, grey and drizzling, and decidedly chilly. Looks like autumn is here.

I have stepped off the wagon on purpose, back on tomorrow, I hope. Now I can hear you all saying "Crickey, she didn't last long" :p:p:p

As my efforts yesterday apparently didn't quite come up to the standard required ;) I am sitting here multi-tasking, eating my lunch and making my own exercise book by cutting and pasting from those pages that Shadow found for me. I am going to print it nice and large, 1 exercise to a page, in one of those plastic wallet affairs, so that I am not tied to a computer or the video player, especially as we will have neither when we go away. I will also be able to prop them up at a convenient height wherever I exercise, which will be better than coming to the screen between moves.

By the way, Shadow, my DH was not all impressed with the idea of holding the tube for me to pull against, and says, "Thanks a bunch."

[Shadow]

Good for you, Janet! Something other than making beds this time? ;)

Small victories are as much fun as big ones, Sandy. I'm cheering for you!

I did upper body tonight. I am not having any progress with the pulldown lat bar, but it's holding steady. Some of the other arm weights have gone up.
Awesome :)! As for the lat pulldowns, don't worry. We all have stronger areas than others - and I find for me a lot depends on the position and what other muscles are called into play.
I go easy on the curls and pushes because I don't want to irritate my elbows.
Very wise :nod:!
Fifteen minutes on the arc trainer at a nice pace.
You rock :D!

[Shadow]

Victory is mine!! :lol:

As in I survived the weekend. It was a tough ride in some aspects, quite hilly and we had an unfortunate head wind against us Sat.. The "big" hill at the end of day one deserves its its title, 2km (1.2 miles) up hill at a 15% grade :eek:. Did I mention its at the end of the first day, after you've ridden 55 miles already? :peeved: I stayed on the bike though, many people had to walk up it, even if I did climb it pretty slowly. My total riding time was 9hrs 45min for the two days, hopefully I can improve on that next year.
Wow, Jilly, you definitely got a workout in :eek:!!! Good for you :thumbsup:!!!

[Shadow]

Thanks for all the support, guys. Yes, I'm being very careful. The last thing I want to do is fall. (Though we might be able to make some money selling a video of all that DH and I have to go through to get me up off the floor!):lol:
Jeez, Sandy, been there and done that and I just don't think it's worth the video :p :lol:! Well, maybe if YOU were the star ... :rolleyes: ... ;)

[Karole]

Hello, just finished my resistance exercises---10 min. Solution dvd using resistance tubes. I did 10 min on the upper body and 10 min. ab and core work. It was a good work out and my arms feel like jelly (the low carb kind) I know the Shadow will be happy about that.

[Shadow]

I have stepped off the wagon on purpose, back on tomorrow, I hope. Now I can hear you all saying "Crickey, she didn't last long"
Actually, unless you're working different muscles, you should never do your resistance days back to back - or at least not habitually ;).

As my efforts yesterday apparently didn't quite come up to the standard required I am sitting here multi-tasking, eating my lunch and making my own exercise book by cutting and pasting from those pages that Shadow found for me.
While I am thrilled you're taking such an active interest in this, don't feel you weren't up to par ;). I think you had an awesome day yesterday - I just don't want you getting overuse injuries :).
I am going to print it nice and large, 1 exercise to a page, in one of those plastic wallet affairs, so that I am not tied to a computer or the video player, especially as we will have neither when we go away. I will also be able to prop them up at a convenient height wherever I exercise, which will be better than coming to the screen between moves.
What a great idea :D!

By the way, Shadow, my DH was not all impressed with the idea of holding the tube for me to pull against, and says, "Thanks a bunch."
Just trying to share the love :lol:!!!!!

[Shadow]

Hello, just finished my resistance exercises---10 min. Solution dvd using resistance tubes. I did 10 min on the upper body and 10 min. ab and core work. It was a good work out and my arms feel like jelly (the low carb kind) I know the Shadow will be happy about that.
I am thrilled :D :D :D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



How's that ;)?

[Needlewoman]

Actually, unless you're working different muscles, you should never do your resistance days back to back - or at least not habitually ;).

You mean I need only torture myself say, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays? Life just gets better and better :D No it just couldn't, could it? You are going to say work out 2 routines working different muscles - see I've saved you the bother :eek:

I have actually logged back on to say that you are a superstar. I was rummaging around other pages on that second site in your list, and there are kettlebell exercises there in animated cartoon form. So no need to stump up the cash for a DVD, although not sure how to incorporate them in my printed exercise book :confused:

It has gone from drizzle to pouring down :peeved: not nice at all.

[Parisienne]

Hello, I did 30 min Pilates this morning and I have to confess I am far from being impressed with my form; hopefully it will come one day. Still it feels good after the workout (except for one mild cramp in one of my calves that I had at the end), so I will keep on trying:nod:.

Needlewoman, the weather in Paris is similar to yours, however, no rain and some sunny spells from time to time. We go to Normandy on Friday morning (maybe some brisk walking on Sunday?), so I hope for some nice weather for the end of the week on the both sides of the Channel.

Karole, is your 10 minute Solution dvd the one with Amy Bento? I really enjoy the stretch section on this one, but one could hardly call it a resistance, so no big value in Shadow's eyes..;)

[SandyHanson]

Has your book arrived yet, Shadow?

Did upper body resistance this morning. Good workout!

[gitfiddle]

Hello, just finished my resistance exercises---Ah! Good for you, Karole! :nod:

Jilly, you're my hero as well. :D I love the signs on the course. Someone's got a sense of humor...

[Shadow]

You mean I need only torture myself say, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays? Life just gets better and better :D No it just couldn't, could it? You are going to say work out 2 routines working different muscles - see I've saved you the bother
Nice try, but ... ;)! Once you get into the "routine" you'll find I'm going to tell you to change it. So I won't give you any hard and fast rules - just that you're dreaming if you think you always get away with just one or two sessions a week :evil:.

I have actually logged back on to say that you are a superstar.
Me :eek:?????????? Ah shucks :o
I was rummaging around other pages on that second site in your list, and there are kettlebell exercises there in animated cartoon form. So no need to stump up the cash for a DVD, although not sure how to incorporate them in my printed exercise book
From what I've read, it's very easy to do kettleball exercises incorrectly and cause injury. So I suggest you build up a bit of "base strength" and experience before incorporating them - and when you're ready to, by then you'll have figured out how to put them in your book. Although by then you'll be such a pro that you won't need the animation - or, mostly likely, the book, either :).

It has gone from drizzle to pouring down not nice at all.
Perfect day to stay in and exercise, huh :razz:? Or at least work on your exercise-related project ;)....

[Shadow]

Hello, I did 30 min Pilates this morning and I have to confess I am far from being impressed with my form; hopefully it will come one day. Still it feels good after the workout (except for one mild cramp in one of my calves that I had at the end), so I will keep on trying:nod:.
That's the spirit, Adina :thumbsup:! Now, let me just suggest something.... Since form is everything, when you find your form slipping, stop the exercise. Either rest for a bit and then start it again or move on to another exercise. Training with poor form is the worst thing you can do. So I would far rather see you doing 10 minutes with great form than 30 with poor form :nod:. I know that somewhat poor form is only to be understood in the very beginning. But if your form is bad the whole way through, then please consider what I've said :).

[Shadow]

Has your book arrived yet, Shadow?
No :mad:. And I gotta tell you, I am psyched to start Monday so if it doesn't come in time for me to get all the accoutrements needed, I'm going to be super bummed. I don't know if I can go through all the hassle to get myself lined up to do it more than one time.

Okay - enough whining :rolleyes:. Sorry about that :eek:!

Did upper body resistance this morning. Good workout!
Awesome :D :thumbsup:!

[Karole]

Karole, is your 10 minute Solution dvd the one with Amy Bento? I really enjoy the stretch section on this one, but one could hardly call it a resistance, so no big value in Shadow's eyes..;)

Yes, it is with Amy Bento ( I had to go look cause I didn't remember what her name was.) But can't find the stretch section you mentioned on the dvd. Maybe you have a slightly different version of it or something.

Here's the format on mine
1. Sexy (oh yeah) Sculpted Lower Body
2. Upper Body Tone and Chisel
3. Fat Blasting Sculpt
4. Jiggle Free Buns and Thighs
5. Flat and Firm Abs Fast

No easy, breezy stretch section , no way, no how, Shadow are you listening.--NOTHING was easy.:eek::eek:

[Shadow]

...Shadow are you listening.--NOTHING was easy.:eek::eek:
Of course I'm listening - I'm not the least bit sympathetic, though :lol:.

(Sorry - couldn't resist :p!)

[Karole]

That's okay, I've given you enough grief lately that you have a right , but at least for today...one day in a row I have been on the straight and narrow.

[Shadow]

That's okay, I've given you enough grief lately that you have a right , but at least for today...one day in a row I have been on the straight and narrow.
Can one day honestly be 'in a row' :lol:?????????

Where are the googly eyes when you need them :p?

[Needlewoman]

It is the first one in a row, eh, Karole?

And with that "It is time for bed" said Zebedee. Night!

[gitfiddle]

That's okay, I've given you enough grief lately that you have a right ...Yup, it's your turn in the barrel, girlfriend! ;)

I was limping today, so I did the bike for a warmup, and the two machines I usually do, then I went home. :)

[Martha]

IAbsolutely fabulous views of the mountains and lake once you get up there though. Cooling off in the pool with that view was marvelous! (and the view of some of the male participants in the ride :D)
Did you make it over the overpass ok this time?

Ah the rider view, yes it does make it worthwhile and yep, I made it this time, must have been the unsung hero, the rain. I'll see if I can find corroborating evidence and publish it:rolleyes: I think the title will be something like, Better Climbing in the Rain.

[jilly27]

Managed to get a bit of exercise in today. Nothing earth shattering, just mowed the lawn, but worked up a sweat none the less. Plan to stop at the gym tomorrow after work and do a lower body weight work out. :nod:

I'll force myself to do lunges, I hate them. :o That's one of my criteria for judging how beneficial an exercise is. The more I dislike doing it usually indicates I should be doing it more. :rolleyes:

Jilly

[Needlewoman]

Morning all.

I am a bit later today as although I had the space I didn't have the privacy, as my son surfaced a lot earlier than usual and I had to wait until he has gone out, but I have now repeated what I did on Monday - I doubt I will get lop-sided after just 2 days ;)

Shadow
I know that one has to be very careful with kettlebells, and I did not mean that I was going to launch into using them now. I think I will start to put a little bit of money aside every month and then, when I can move a bit better, I think I will look for a qualified teacher to show me the basics. However those little cartoon things will help, come that time, I am sure.

Now, having researched the exercises on that first link, I discovered a section of pre-prepared workouts. One of them is a Full Body Tube Workout
http://www.fitlink.com/workout?workout=19144
I can't see anywhere that says how often one should do this, and following you saying yesterday that one shouldn't exercise the same muscles 2 days running I am really not sure what to do, especially as one of the other tube workouts says that it can be done everyday :confused:

[Shadow]

I was limping today, so I did the bike for a warmup, and the two machines I usually do, then I went home. :)
Good for you, Carol! Unless the bike exacerbates your problem, in which case, we'll have to chat ;).

[Shadow]

Ah the rider view, yes it does make it worthwhile and yep, I made it this time, must have been the unsung hero, the rain. I'll see if I can find corroborating evidence and publish it:rolleyes: I think the title will be something like, Better Climbing in the Rain.
Martha - I was just wondering where you were. How are you and Buddy doing :)? I think I missed something somewhere - did you and Jilly do the same ride :confused:????

[Shadow]

Managed to get a bit of exercise in today. Nothing earth shattering, just mowed the lawn, but worked up a sweat none the less.
Hey, earth shattering or not, at least you were moving ;).
Plan to stop at the gym tomorrow after work and do a lower body weight work out. :nod:
Awesome :D!

I'll force myself to do lunges, I hate them. :o That's one of my criteria for judging how beneficial an exercise is. The more I dislike doing it usually indicates I should be doing it more. :rolleyes:
Isn't that the truth :(? I actually like lunges - but I could really do without leg presses (standing, not machine) and squats. But you're right - what we don't like is what we usually need.... sigh.... Just ask Karole - I'm sure she'll agree :lol: :p!

[Shadow]

Morning all.

I am a bit later today as although I had the space I didn't have the privacy, as my son surfaced a lot earlier than usual and I had to wait until he has gone out, but I have now repeated what I did on Monday - I doubt I will get lop-sided after just 2 days
No, you won't :). BUT - it's easiest to nip things in the bud before they become bad habits :nod:.

Shadow I know that one has to be very careful with kettlebells, and I did not mean that I was going to launch into using them now. I think I will start to put a little bit of money aside every month and then, when I can move a bit better, I think I will look for a qualified teacher to show me the basics. However those little cartoon things will help, come that time, I am sure.
Actually, I've never encountered a kettleball so you know far more than I do. I just happened to see that online. I have a friend who does some but I'm pretty sure her "kettleball" is not iron. I could be wrong, though.

Now, having researched the exercises on that first link, I discovered a section of pre-prepared workouts. One of them is a Full Body Tube Workout
http://www.fitlink.com/workout?workout=19144
I can't see anywhere that says how often one should do this, and following you saying yesterday that one shouldn't exercise the same muscles 2 days running I am really not sure what to do, especially as one of the other tube workouts says that it can be done everyday
Just glancing at it, it looked like a good lineup :nod:. I would personally (just me, ya know) add another bicep exercise in but you know me and being even, lol.

Anyway, as for the every day thing, here are some of my thoughts - and this is my opinion only. I think, though, that between reading & experience, I am not too far off base....
1. If you are lifting heavy, you definitely need 24 - 48 hours in between each muscle group. Trust me, you lift heavy enough and your body will give you no choice ;). However, if you break it into "parts" you could then actually do 5/6 days of wt work without repeating any part or with getting the proper rest in between each part (depending on how you set your rotation up).
2. If you are lifting lighter (more endurance style), you can do it back to back as long as you're using lighter weights. I did that for years. But if you want to build muscle, you gotta be smarter about it and go heavier.
3. Something else to consider is that if you do the routine every day (or even a similar routine), you're going to get burned out or bored. Unless you have a far better attention span than I do :p. I would far rather get a variety in during my 5 days than to do the same thing over and over again.
4. In the beginning, the most important thing is to get the habit down pat. But you can't start out on top of the mountain, Mohammad ;). You need to start at the bottom and climb. So I would only do 3 (or 4) shorter sessions a week until you got those nailed. Then you can add either time or days or both. See what I mean :)?
5. One of the most overlooked factors in fitness (right up there with flexibility) is rest. Without rest, we will never realize all the benefits we're aiming for. Now keep in mind - that's REST, not a vacation :evil:!

[Karole]

But you're right - what we don't like is what we usually need.... sigh.... Just ask Karole - I'm sure she'll agree :lol: :p!

Oh Shadow ---you are going to be soooooo ashamed of yourself for picking on my just now--- I just completed 10 min. solution on Lower Body and then 10 min. solution Buns and thighs !! And today is my birthday to boot.:nod::nod:

(But I know you're right-- the more I hate 'em the more I need 'em)

Now off to the shower. My dh is going to take me out for a birthday dinner and shopping spree--unfortunately most of the spree will only be for groceries ;)

[Needlewoman]

Happy Birthday, Karole.

[gitfiddle]

Happy Birthday, Karole!
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[jilly27]

[QUOTE=Shadow;96055]
Anyway, as for the every day thing, here are some of my thoughts - and this is my opinion only. I think, though, that between reading & experience, I am not too far off base....
1. If you are lifting heavy, you definitely need 24 - 48 hours in between each muscle group. Trust me, you lift heavy enough and your body will give you no choice ;). However, if you break it into "parts" you could then actually do 5/6 days of wt work without repeating any part or with getting the proper rest in between each part (depending on how you set your rotation up).
again.
4. In the beginning, the most important thing is to get the habit down pat. ]


I agree pretty much with you Shadow, only a couple of points where my opinion varies slightly.

If you're lifting heavy you'd be better with 48-72 hours rest per body part.

The problem with breaking it into muscle groups 5/6 days a week is that even though each muscle only gets one workout your joints get 5/6. I ended up over-training my elbows by doing this type of thing. Couldn't do upper body work outs for 6 months to get the elbows healed. Now I am still careful and do as many exercises that don't involve bending the elbow as I can. Ie; flies and reverse flies for chest, lateral and front raises for shoulders, overhead pulls for back etc. Unfortunately biceps and triceps pretty much require elbow bending to train. :rolleyes:

Same goes for lower body and your knees (we all know the knee probs in this group! :nod:)

And to re-emphasize- stretch, stretch, stretch!

Again peoples opinions will vary, but you might as well learn a little something from my mistakes. :o

[jilly27]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAROLE !! :D:D:D

Any spree is a good spree! :nod:

[SandyHanson]

Good morning. Today is Tae Bo day for me, which I've just finished. Haven't done the leg exercises yet, but I will.

One thing I like about doing Tae Bo on alternate days, though I suppose any similar type exercise would do as well, is while doing these moves I can feel the muscles I worked on the previous day. It gently stretches and works them, but I can feel I definitely worked them.

Speaking of working . . . yesterday I did a few of that silly ab exercise in the 6-Week Cure book. Boy! was I feeling those muscles this morning. And I did nowhere near the 8 - 9 set of three that were suggested. I'll definitely wait at least until tomorrow to do more!

[SandyHanson]

Oh, almost forgot.


Happy Birthday Karole!!!!!!!!

[Shadow]

Oh Shadow ---you are going to be soooooo ashamed of yourself for picking on my just now--- I just completed 10 min. solution on Lower Body and then 10 min. solution Buns and thighs !!
Good for you :thumbsup:! But I know you won't be surprised to know I'm not the least bit ashamed :lol:!
And today is my birthday to boot.
Happy, Happy, HAPPY Birthday, dear Karole :D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(But I know you're right-- the more I hate 'em the more I need 'em)

Believe me - it works that way for all of us ;).
Now off to the shower. My dh is going to take me out for a birthday dinner and shopping spree--unfortunately most of the spree will only be for groceries ;)
Ah - but eating is one of my favorite things :p! Have an awesome day :D!!!

[Shadow]

Good morning. Today is Tae Bo day for me, which I've just finished. Haven't done the leg exercises yet, but I will.
Okay - I'm counting on you :nod:!

One thing I like about doing Tae Bo on alternate days, though I suppose any similar type exercise would do as well, is while doing these moves I can feel the muscles I worked on the previous day. It gently stretches and works them, but I can feel I definitely worked them.
I love that kind of feeling, too :D!

Speaking of working . . . yesterday I did a few of that silly ab exercise in the 6-Week Cure book. Boy! was I feeling those muscles this morning. And I did nowhere near the 8 - 9 set of three that were suggested. I'll definitely wait at least until tomorrow to do more!
Well.... you did say you wanted to strengthen your core awhile back, didn't you ;) :p?

[Shadow]

I agree pretty much with you Shadow, only a couple of points where my opinion varies slightly.

If you're lifting heavy you'd be better with 48-72 hours rest per body part.
Actually, when I do my heaviest lifting routines, I do 3x week but it's one group per time (e.g back/biceps then legs then chest/triceps). So we are still in agreement ;).

The problem with breaking it into muscle groups 5/6 days a week is that even though each muscle only gets one workout your joints get 5/6. I ended up over-training my elbows by doing this type of thing. Couldn't do upper body work outs for 6 months to get the elbows healed. Now I am still careful and do as many exercises that don't involve bending the elbow as I can. Ie; flies and reverse flies for chest, lateral and front raises for shoulders, overhead pulls for back etc. Unfortunately biceps and triceps pretty much require elbow bending to train. :rolleyes:
I am always very careful to keep the over-usage of the shoulder to a minimum when I can. In fact, I usually work my shoulders less since they do get so much use in other exercises :nod:.

Same goes for lower body and your knees (we all know the knee probs in this group! )
Ah - that is definitely a one-day-a-week or MAX (very rarely, trust me) two-days-a week. But on the 2x a week, I do one day of standing and one day of floor work ;)...

And to re-emphasize- stretch, stretch, stretch!
Believe me - that can't be said to this group often enough :p! And I was head of the pack until all my problems this summer :rolleyes:.....

Again peoples opinions will vary, but you might as well learn a little something from my mistakes.
Believe me, I've suffered - and will for years to come - for some of the bonehead things I've done, too :nod:.

[jilly27]

We might want to be careful talking about all these past injuries Shadow, we'll scare people right out of doing any exercise! :paranoid:

Done correctly (do as I say, not as I do :lol:) resistance training is one of the best things you can do for yourself. So don't think this talk of over training is an excuse not to do weights Karole, Birthday or not :). Keep up the program, you're doing great.

And Needlewoman don't let our talk scare you either, Shadow and I are talking worst case scenario here. :nod:

Anyone seen Heather? I wonder how her program is going :confused:

Jilly

[Shadow]

We might want to be careful talking about all these past injuries Shadow, we'll scare people right out of doing any exercise!
Isn't that the truth :eek:! Too bad we didn't scare ourselves before we did all that damage, huh :lol:?

Done correctly (do as I say, not as I do) resistance training is one of the best things you can do for yourself. So don't think this talk of over training is an excuse not to do weights Karole, Birthday or not. Keep up the program, you're doing great.
Well said :D :D!!!!

And Needlewoman don't let our talk scare you either, Shadow and I are talking worst case scenario here.
Definitely :nod:! But even we "old dogs" (as said in time done training, not age ;) ), have learned new tricks!

Anyone seen Heather? I wonder how her program is going
No, haven't seen her lately :(. Sadly, we seem to loose quite a few people around here :crybaby:....

[Mitra]

You haven't lost me yet :p. And I'm still exercising. Although today it seemed to upset my lungs. I just haven't got the hang of this stuff yet - what will cause breathing problems, and how to avoid them :(.

[jilly27]

[QUOTE=Shadow;96081]
Definitely :nod:! But even we "old dogs" (as said in time done training, not age ;) ), have learned new tricks!



I have a shirt you'd like Shadow, it says "In dog years I'm dead" :lol:

[Shadow]

You haven't lost me yet :p. And I'm still exercising. Although today it seemed to upset my lungs. I just haven't got the hang of this stuff yet - what will cause breathing problems, and how to avoid them :(.
Ah ha - good thing I didn't do any name calling a few minutes ago :D! I'm sorry about the breathing problems :(. As you know, *I* am not the one to give any advice about that :lol:!

[Shadow]

I have a shirt you'd like Shadow, it says "In dog years I'm dead" :lol:
That is too funny, Jilly :lol: :lol: :lol:!!!! You are right - that is definitely one I'd love :D!

[jilly27]

It has a cartoon drawing of a dog skeleton on it too!!! :lol::lol:

[Karole]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAROLE !! :D:D:D

Any spree is a good spree! :nod:

Ain't that the truth !!! :nod::nod::nod: I do like sprees !

[Karole]

We might want to be careful talking about all these past injuries Shadow, we'll scare people right out of doing any exercise! :paranoid:

Done correctly (do as I say, not as I do :lol:) resistance training is one of the best things you can do for yourself. So don't think this talk of over training is an excuse not to do weights Karole, Birthday or not :). Keep up the program, you're doing great.

That's the real reaon I don't want to get hooked by resistance---I worry about hurting myself..... it just weighs me down at times (sigh) and I can't bear to take the chance. (sigh, sigh) yep, that's it. I knew I had a reason, I just knew it. :D:D


Thanks for the nice birthday wishes everyone !! I sure hate turning 69 but as Carol's Mr. Geezer sez: There's only one alternative (and it's not a good one!) Thanks again.

[gitfiddle]

That's the real reaon I don't want to get hooked by resistance---I worry about hurting myself..... it just weighs me down at times (sigh) and I can't bear to take the chance. (sigh, sigh) yep, that's it. I knew I had a reason, I just knew it. :D:DDear woman, have you no shame? :rolleyes:

[Karole]

Huh? ????? :confused::confused: :p;):D:):paranoid:

[Martha]

Martha - I was just wondering where you were. How are you and Buddy doing :)? I think I missed something somewhere - did you and Jilly do the same ride :confused:????


No, no, you didn't miss anything. I agreed, concurred that hills at the end of a ride stink and that (one of the only) side benefits besides being at the end was the view of the male participants in the same ride. Have had the experience/hope to have another similar to hers soon, (end of Oct,) but just cross chatter.

No Jilly gets all the kudos on that one!:D

Buddy and I haven't worked out the bike cart, alas. But we still do Karole's lap, often. Haven't this week yet. This getting back to house near 10pm kinda puts a crimp in that. We, (Buddy and I,) are exercising separately. Nothing bad, my son has been taking him on the really long days like these last couple.

[jilly27]

Martha what's coming up at the end of Oct.? Obviously a bike ride :p but for what and how far?

There were a few recumbent bikes on the ride, two that were low to the ground and one that looked like a regular bike modified. I think I would be nervous about falling over on a recumbent that's 3 feet off the ground! :paranoid:
He told me that one time, after having the recumbent for awhile, he jumped on a regular bike and his balance was so used to the other bike that he went straight over the handle bars the first time he came to a stop. :lol:

Having all those road bikes go by me sure got me thinking about getting one.......:rolleyes: Of course I just got a new bike... But I could have two right?:nod:

[jilly27]

Oh yeah, the gym thing....

Did a short leg workout, having not done one in a few months I took it a bit easy. I need to be able to walk at work tomorrow. :nod: Did the dreaded lunges. Found out I really didn't stretch enough on the weekend.....:rolleyes:

[Needlewoman]

Good morning :)

I have just returned from the town centre, so my combined cardio-resistance work today has been
1. walking to the bus stop, around town and back from the bus stop,
2. hauling myself up on to the bus platforms and hanging on for dear life to the various supports, because the drivers always pull away before one can reach the first available seat.

I am not fit to do anything else, so please don't tell me it wasn't enough. At least my better trousers were somewhat looser than they were last time I had to go to town :):).

[Shadow]

That's the real reaon I don't want to get hooked by resistance---I worry about hurting myself..... it just weighs me down at times (sigh) and I can't bear to take the chance. (sigh, sigh) yep, that's it. I knew I had a reason, I just knew it. :D:D
:rolleyes:!!!!!!!!!!


Thanks for the nice birthday wishes everyone !! I sure hate turning 69 but as Carol's Mr. Geezer sez: There's only one alternative (and it's not a good one!) Thanks again.
But you are a stunning and healthy 69 :thumbsup: :D!

[Shadow]

No, no, you didn't miss anything. I agreed, concurred that hills at the end of a ride stink and that (one of the only) side benefits besides being at the end was the view of the male participants in the same ride. Have had the experience/hope to have another similar to hers soon, (end of Oct,) but just cross chatter.
Phew - I have enough reason to question my sanity these days without any added confusions :lol:!

No Jilly gets all the kudos on that one!:D
That's okay - your day will come ;)!

Buddy and I haven't worked out the bike cart, alas. But we still do Karole's lap, often.
Good for you and Buddy :thumbsup:!
Haven't this week yet.
:suspicious:!
This getting back to house near 10pm kinda puts a crimp in that. We, (Buddy and I,) are exercising separately. Nothing bad, my son has been taking him on the really long days like these last couple.
Well okay, then ;).....

[Shadow]

Oh yeah, the gym thing....
:rolleyes:.....

Did a short leg workout, having not done one in a few months I took it a bit easy. I need to be able to walk at work tomorrow.
Good plan ;).
Did the dreaded lunges
:thumbsup:!
Found out I really didn't stretch enough on the weekend.....:rolleyes:
Sometimes it seems there's never enough :razz:! But as I learned from painful experience this summer, there is such a thing as too much, too :rolleyes:....

[Shadow]

I have just returned from the town centre, so my combined cardio-resistance work today has been
1. walking to the bus stop, around town and back from the bus stop,
2. hauling myself up on to the bus platforms and hanging on for dear life to the various supports, because the drivers always pull away before one can reach the first available seat.
Sounds pretty precarious :lol: :eek:!

I am not fit to do anything else, so please don't tell me it wasn't enough.
We never want you to do more than you're able :).
At least my better trousers were somewhat looser than they were last time I had to go to town.
That's awesome :thumbsup: :D!!!!!

[jilly27]

I am not fit to do anything else, so please don't tell me it wasn't enough. At least my better trousers were somewhat looser than they were last time I had to go to town :):).



THat sounds like plenty to me. :) Always nice when clothes start getting too big, except that at some point you have to replace them. You know how I feel about that chore. :rolleyes:

Considered riding to work this morning but it was pitch black at 6am and my bike light fell off and was lost last weekend. :tear: Guess I better pick up a new one.

[gitfiddle]

Having all those road bikes go by me sure got me thinking about getting one.......:rolleyes: Of course I just got a new bike... But I could have two right?:nod:Absolutely! A knobby for back roads and a skinny for paved. Those are the essentials! ;) After that, you have to have a good excuse, Jilly.

[Shadow]

Considered riding to work this morning but it was pitch black at 6am and my bike light fell off and was lost last weekend. :tear: Guess I better pick up a new one.
I think you were best off to not ride this morning ;) :nod:!

[Karole]

Exercise today was an hour and a half horseback ride and tonight --in an hour or so, I will be line dancing my legs off for at least an hour and a half.

[Shadow]

Exercise today was an hour and a half horseback ride and tonight --in an hour or so, I will be line dancing my legs off for at least an hour and a half.
Glad to see you're still kickin', Karole :D :D :D!!!!

See the stamina you get from resistance work :razz:??????????

[Martha]

Martha what's coming up at the end of Oct.? Obviously a bike ride :p but for what and how far?

I think I would be nervous about falling over on a recumbent that's 3 feet off the ground! :paranoid:
...on a regular bike and his balance was so used to the other bike that he went straight over the handle bars the first time he came to a stop. :lol:

Having all those road bikes go by me sure got me thinking about getting one.......:rolleyes: Of course I just got a new bike... But I could have two right?:nod:
Well 1st, the ride I'd like to do is the Pedals for Paws, in Athens GA. but it doesn't work with my work schedule, and my preference is to sleep in my own bed the night before. That's too far to get off on Fri. afternoon and ride Sat. So, there are several others close enough to home, that I'll make my final decision before the weekend and register.

I would too, 3 ft off the ground is many more inches than I am on either the T trike or RANS bent. That segues nicely into the next answer, of course you need at least 2. We refer to them as our stable. I refer you to Karole to determine which is the better financial deal in terms of recurring expenses...as expensive as recumbent bikes and recumbent trikes are, I think a stable of bicycles is less expensive;)

[Martha]

Phew - I have enough reason to question my sanity these days without any added confusions :lol:!
No, sorry, at least I/we can blame in on bonking or hitting the wall when you ride all day long. I don't know what power and resistance mavens such as yourself blame it on...but I bet you'll tell me, that if I will go ahead and try, I'll have my own answer to that question.

[gitfiddle]

..but I bet you'll tell me, that if I will go ahead and try, I'll have my own answer to that question.Ha! You probably just took the words right out of her mouth, Martha! :D

I did double-duty tonight because I have to be somewhere before five o'clock tomorrow. Yesterday I was achy and hobbling, tonight I was full of energy and walking smoothly. Go figure!

[SandyHanson]

Did upper body resistance today. Skipped the usual ab exercises; will do the "Laplace" tonight while watching TV.:)

[jilly27]

I'm a tad sore from yesterday, first leg workout in awhile, and my hamstrings haven't forgiven me yet for the lack of stretching on the weekend. :o I think I'll soak in a hot tub to warm up the muscles a bit and do some stretching. Worked late the last couple of days so I'm just plain old tired. :(

I have to work early again tomorrow so I may save doing an upper body workout til the weekend, then I can ride my bike there to warm up and get a bit of cardio.

[Needlewoman]

Sounds pretty precarious :lol: :eek:!
You haven't lived until you have tried commuting on a London bus :rolleyes::rolleyes: The law says that you must wear a seat belt in a car or taxi, and yet the buses not only don't have belts, but they shoot off as soon as the last person on has paid their fare. The buses are designed to have more passengers standing than sitting downstairs, because they carry more that way, and at rush hours there will be so many sqeezed in that it can be hard to even touch one of the bars provided for holding on to. Tremendous fun when you have got normal balance, terrifying when you don't, and people are so selfish, even if you say you are disabled and need to hold on. As for giving up a seat, no chance :mad:

My knee is letting me know in no uncertain terms that it didn't appreciate what I asked of it yesterday, so I think today will be continuing to research resistance exercises rather than actually trying to do any.

[Karole]

We refer to them as our stable. I refer you to Karole to determine which is the better financial deal in terms of recurring expenses...as expensive as recumbent bikes and recumbent trikes are, I think a stable of bicycles is less expensive;)

Wait til you try a stable of horses--now that is expensive (and not nearly as much exercise as the bikes)

[Karole]

Shadow, I just wanted to let you know I got my new exercise book yesterday (and my 6 Week Cure as well)--did you ever receive your copy?

It is "The 15 minute Total Body Workout" by Joan Pagano (a fitness trainer with 20 years experience.

I read it yesterday and studied the photos. This morning I played the dvd that accompanies it , then did the first segment--the easiest of the 4. It demos the exercises as laid out in the book with cautions about correct form and how to avoid injuries so I am pretty comfortable with this one. It even combines a bit of cardio in the workouts so I like that part too.

Maybe I'll actually do this one? :eek: Regularly?:rolleyes:

[Shadow]

No, sorry, at least I/we can blame in on bonking or hitting the wall when you ride all day long.
Ah ... :rolleyes:
I don't know what power and resistance mavens such as yourself blame it on...
Power and resistance maven? What an awesome title :D!
...but I bet you'll tell me, that if I will go ahead and try, I'll have my own answer to that question.
:thumbsup: :nod: ;)!

[Shadow]

I did double-duty tonight because I have to be somewhere before five o'clock tomorrow. Yesterday I was achy and hobbling, tonight I was full of energy and walking smoothly. Go figure!
Whatever did it, I'm glad it happened :D! Especially since you had to do double duty ;)!

[Shadow]

Did upper body resistance today. Skipped the usual ab exercises; will do the "Laplace" tonight while watching TV.:)
Yeah for you, Sandy :D! Is the LaPlace working for you :)? I'm sure it's much easier than any of the convolutions you've had to try in the past to get some ab work in ;)!

[Shadow]

I'm a tad sore from yesterday, first leg workout in awhile, and my hamstrings haven't forgiven me yet for the lack of stretching on the weekend. :o I think I'll soak in a hot tub to warm up the muscles a bit and do some stretching. Worked late the last couple of days so I'm just plain old tired. :(
Hmmm - wasn't it our own dear Jilly who was reminding us all that stretching was very important :p?????? Just funnin' :D! The soak - and some much needed rest - sound great :nod:!

I have to work early again tomorrow so I may save doing an upper body workout til the weekend, then I can ride my bike there to warm up and get a bit of cardio.
Great idea :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

You haven't lived until you have tried commuting on a London bus :rolleyes::rolleyes: The law says that you must wear a seat belt in a car or taxi, and yet the buses not only don't have belts, but they shoot off as soon as the last person on has paid their fare. The buses are designed to have more passengers standing than sitting downstairs, because they carry more that way, and at rush hours there will be so many sqeezed in that it can be hard to even touch one of the bars provided for holding on to. Tremendous fun when you have got normal balance, terrifying when you don't, and people are so selfish, even if you say you are disabled and need to hold on. As for giving up a seat, no chance :mad:
I rode public transport years ago and I know it was NOT any fun :eek:! But I know your transits are much worse, since I love the British mystery genre and they always feel compelled to describe horrific rides on the transportation systems over there ;).

My knee is letting me know in no uncertain terms that it didn't appreciate what I asked of it yesterday, so I think today will be continuing to research resistance exercises rather than actually trying to do any.
:thumbsup:!!! I'm sure that moving bus was a lot more wrenching than your knee needed :nod:.

[Shadow]

Shadow, I just wanted to let you know I got my new exercise book yesterday (and my 6 Week Cure as well)--did you ever receive your copy?
Yahoo - new toys :D! And yes, I finally got my book :). Why they have to ship way beyond where I live to send it back here just boggles my mind :rolleyes:....

It is "The 15 minute Total Body Workout" by Joan Pagano (a fitness trainer with 20 years experience.
Hmm - that's not one I've heard of but I am sure you'll give me some through reviews, right ;)?

I read it yesterday and studied the photos. This morning I played the dvd that accompanies it , then did the first segment--the easiest of the 4. It demos the exercises as laid out in the book with cautions about correct form and how to avoid injuries so I am pretty comfortable with this one. It even combines a bit of cardio in the workouts so I like that part too.
Wow - it sounds like you made an awesome choice :thumbsup:!!! I am so glad they go over form :nod:. When I started, my "instructors" didn't so here I am years later with a lot more wonky joints than I should have...

Maybe I'll actually do this one? Regularly?
My momma always said that if you were going to dream, you should dream big :p :lol:!

[Karole]

My momma always said that if you were going to dream, you should dream big :p :lol:!

Hey, there may be some hope for me yet. I may surprise somebody one of these days....or months...or years.;)

[SandyHanson]

Yeah for you, Sandy :D! Is the LaPlace working for you :)? I'm sure it's much easier than any of the convolutions you've had to try in the past to get some ab work in ;)!

Yeah, the LaPlace works great.

I had a bit of a learning curve with the resistance bands, but perseverance has paid off, and I can pretty much get all of the upper body muscle groups with them, including the abs. The legs are still a bit of a challenge, both because of positioning issues and how weak they were to begin with.

Anyway, I did the Tae Bo tape this morning, and leg exercises.

[Shadow]

Hey, there may be some hope for me yet.
There's always hope, isn't there ;)? Otherwise, I think we're all here for naught!
I may surprise somebody one of these days....or months...or years.;)
Who will be more surprised - you or me :p????

[Shadow]

Yeah, the LaPlace works great.
Fantastic :D :D :D!

I had a bit of a learning curve with the resistance bands, but perseverance has paid off, and I can pretty much get all of the upper body muscle groups with them, including the abs.
That's great :thumbsup:! I love the bands - they are so versatile! And they definitely hit the muscles differently than free weights or machines do :nod:.
The legs are still a bit of a challenge, both because of positioning issues and how weak they were to begin with.
But I have faith you can figure it out and get great results there, too :D!

Anyway, I did the Tae Bo tape this morning, and leg exercises.
A great Friday workout!

[Karole]

Sandy, you are doing so great with your exercises !!!

Hurray for you. You are making it work for you and that is awesome.

You know I love to joke and cut up but -- no joke here--just plain fact !!

Way to go.:):)

[Martha]

Wait til you try a stable of horses--now that is expensive (and not nearly as much exercise as the bikes)

Thanks for the affirmation, now I can go forth and multiply, or at least add 1 more, anyway.:D

[Martha]

Ah ... :rolleyes:

Power and resistance maven? What an awesome title :D!

:thumbsup: :nod: ;)!

Well, you know that way if you become weary of Shadow you can hyphenate or take on which ever part of the title fits for the whip cracking moderator:rolleyes:

[SandyHanson]

Sandy, you are doing so great with your exercises !!!

Hurray for you. You are making it work for you and that is awesome.

You know I love to joke and cut up but -- no joke here--just plain fact !!

Way to go.:):)

Thanks, Karole. And I LOVE the way to "joke and cut up!":):D

[Shadow]

Well, you know that way if you become weary of Shadow you can hyphenate or take on which ever part of the title fits for the whip cracking moderator:rolleyes:
I'm sure either of those titles would be far better than some that have been applied to me in my time :lol: :p :lol:!