Movers & Shakers - Nov 8 - 14

[Shadow]

Let's see - I have Adina ready to post ;) but is anyone else going to join us this week??????

Hopefully we'll have a lot less slackards and a lot more action :razz:!

[Parisienne]

I am always ready to give a good example, of course when I am around!;):lol:
Not haven't decided on my week plan yet, probably 2 days of pilates, 2 days of resistance, & 2 days of cardio.
Sun - 5 min WU + Pilates abs (10 min) & legs (10 min) + 3 min CD
Have a great week!

[Karole]

Ahh the start of a new and (hopefully) better week !!

Today I started off with my new 15 min. dvd routine. It implements small weights and intersperses some cardio workouts in there too. Good work out I think.

Then I did 8 trips up and down the basement stairs, then dh and I did yard work for a good hour and a half which included raking leaves.

So all in all a very good day ..... after several not so very good days.

[Shadow]

I am always ready to give a good example, of course when I am around!;):lol:
You are too funny, Adina :p!
Not haven't decided on my week plan yet, probably 2 days of pilates, 2 days of resistance, & 2 days of cardio.
Sounds good to me :D!

[Shadow]

Ahh the start of a new and (hopefully) better week !!
Hopefully it IS a better one, Karole ;)!

Today I started off with my new 15 min. dvd routine. It implements small weights and intersperses some cardio workouts in there too. Good work out I think.
Awesome :D!

Then I did 8 trips up and down the basement stairs, then dh and I did yard work for a good hour and a half which included raking leaves.
:thumbsup:!

So all in all a very good day ..... after several not so very good days.
At least you're headed the right direction :p!

[bpm]

but is anyone else going to join us this week??????


With a bit of trepidation, I am ready???:rolleyes: to join your group. Your reputation as a tuff taskmaster has me shaking in my boots (slippers really). :D
It looks as though we are to post our workout plans and then the actual WO. Is this correct? any other info? Well, here goes-
Wk of 11-9 this is my ultimate plan
MWF 12 minute elliptical HIIT wo (this is the Dr al Sears PACE program)
TuThSa 15 min of recumbent bike with moderate intensity along with light wts for UB wo.
I also walk for 2-3 miles on nice days
If I get all that done, bedtime comes at 7pm.:D
Comments please (be kind)

Monty

[Karole]

With a bit of trepidation, I am ready???:rolleyes: to join your group. Your reputation as a tuff taskmaster has me shaking in my boots (slippers really). :D
Comments please (be kind)
Monty

Welcome to our group, Monty--- and I see from your statement above that you have scoped out the reason for all our successes here.... the "tuff taskmaster" aka the Shadow !!!:D;):D

[jilly27]

Met with DS at the gym this morning for upper body and stretching. :) I'm hoping to work out with her more, she needs the motivation even more than me, if that's possible. :lol:

Tomorrow will probably be just rest, but maybe some stretching. Tues. or Wed. for lower body. I must have done a good job on abs on Fri. I can still feel them.

Jilly

[Ammy]

Sunday the 8th I did my 5min on The Red but not really anything else.

Today, Monday the 9th I started my day with am yoga and 5min on The Red. My hips are sore today, I hope it is muscles and not my bursitis...

[Shadow]

With a bit of trepidation, I am ready??? to join your group. Your reputation as a tuff taskmaster has me shaking in my boots (slippers really).
Welcome, Monty :lol:! Believe me, as shoddy as this group gets, they need a tough taskmaster :p!
It looks as though we are to post our workout plans and then the actual WO. Is this correct? any other info?
Posting your plan is great - that way I know you're at least thinking about it ;). However, doing it and letting me know it's done is the goal :nod:.
Well, here goes-
Wk of 11-9 this is my ultimate plan
MWF 12 minute elliptical HIIT wo (this is the Dr al Sears PACE program)
TuThSa 15 min of recumbent bike with moderate intensity along with light wts for UB wo.
I also walk for 2-3 miles on nice days
If I get all that done, bedtime comes at 7pm.:D
Sounds like a great plan :). I am very pleased to see that weight work in there. Weight work is the most important but for some reason, it's the one thing most people don't want to do - or have to be to it kicking and screaming :rolleyes:.
Comments please (be kind)
Always - even if/when tough love is called for :slywink:....

[Shadow]

Welcome to our group, Monty--- and I see from your statement above that you have scoped out the reason for all our successes here.... the "tuff taskmaster" aka the Shadow !!!:D;):D
Speaking of which.... Have you done your resistance today ;) :evil: :razz:??????

[Shadow]

Met with DS at the gym this morning for upper body and stretching. :) I'm hoping to work out with her more, she needs the motivation even more than me, if that's possible. :lol:
Hopefully you can help each other get/remain motivated :thumbsup:!

Tomorrow will probably be just rest, but maybe some stretching.
Stretching is a good thing :nod:!
Tues. or Wed. for lower body.
Ah yes - like it or not, it needs done too :rolleyes:....
I must have done a good job on abs on Fri. I can still feel them.
Wow :D!

[Shadow]

Sunday the 8th I did my 5min on The Red but not really anything else.
The Red????? I think I've missed something :o... But whatever it may be, I'm glad you got it done :D!

Today, Monday the 9th I started my day with am yoga and 5min on The Red.
:thumbsup:!!!!!
My hips are sore today, I hope it is muscles and not my bursitis...
Oh my - I hope it's not the bursitis, too :(! Miserable stuff, anyway :mad:!!!!

[Ammy]

I didn't actually PURCHASE this device...a friend did. She claimed it doesn't work and asked if we wanted it.
We love it...as silly as it sounds.

https://www.redexerciser.com/images/roll_0612_redwebsite_splice_11.jpg (https://www.redexerciser.com/MUCheckout.aspx?sProductID=XL)

YOu pick up your feet and keep your shoulders still and then swing back and forth.
It works your abs, thighs, butt, and sides.
We keep it in our living room and I watch tv and twist.

[gitfiddle]

I walked and did some folk dancing this weekend, but I'm really under the weather with this "allergy" that turned into a full-blown head cold. :eek: I'm going to hold off on the gym tonight and see how I feel tomorrow.

[Shadow]

I didn't actually PURCHASE this device...a friend did. She claimed it doesn't work and asked if we wanted it.
We love it...as silly as it sounds.
Sounds like a great deal to me :D!

YOu pick up your feet and keep your shoulders still and then swing back and forth.
It works your abs, thighs, butt, and sides.
We keep it in our living room and I watch tv and twist.
Sounds like some awesome multi-tasking to me :thumbsup:!!!!

[Shadow]

I walked and did some folk dancing this weekend, but I'm really under the weather with this "allergy" that turned into a full-blown head cold. :eek: I'm going to hold off on the gym tonight and see how I feel tomorrow.
Get well soon, dear friend :)!!!! And welcome back ;)...

[Parisienne]

Today was cardio-ish/resistance day ;), I did 2 workouts from 10 Min Solution Kickbox Bootcamp: basic training & arm and shoulder sculptor (I cannot use more than 1 lb weights with that one).

[Shadow]

Today was cardio-ish/resistance day ;), I did 2 workouts from 10 Min Solution Kickbox Bootcamp: basic training & arm and shoulder sculptor (I cannot use more than 1 lb weights with that one).
Great job on the workouts, Adina :D!!! Don't you worry about those weights - you'll be able to increase them in time and with practice ;).

[Karole]

Speaking of which.... Have you done your resistance today ;) :evil: :razz:??????

Au contraire, my dear Shadow --Today was my walking day (I did my resistance yesterday instead) But dh and I did 25 min.

[Tyrone Bill]

Monday 11/9/09

Samo, samo for me.

30 minutes leg work on the pedaling machine.
15 minute warmup on the pedaler for the upper body.
1 set 15 reps of bicep curls, tricep extensions, front deltoid raises, side deltoid raises, wrist curls, bench press and butterflies using five pounds.
10 minute upper body cool down on the pedaler.

[bpm]

Mon 11-09
12 min PACE wo -elliptical
2+ mile walk by the Ocean- beautiful
stretches and calisthenics
a bit much as I was very tired last nite

Tues 11-10
12 min moderate intensity on rec bike- 2 1/2 miles DONE
20 min of resistance with lite wts- 5/8/10 # both UB/LB DONE
Walk for 1-2 miles if the weather holds
Did not lose any wt last week but DW said my sweat pants were sagging more than usual :D
Monty

[Karole]

Hi all, just finished my resistance workout dvd. It takes 15 min. with the warm up and cool down included. Hate to admit it Shadow, but it always leaves me feeling good .

Off to go grocery shopping ...oh what fun. --actually I don't mind it at all. I'm always on the look out for something new to try. See ya.

[Shadow]

Au contraire, my dear Shadow --Today was my walking day (I did my resistance yesterday instead) But dh and I did 25 min.
Just checking :razz: ;)! Didn't want you to think I was trusting you to get it done :lol:!

[Shadow]

Monday 11/9/09

Samo, samo for me.
Sounds good to me, Bill :D!

[Shadow]

Mon 11-09
12 min PACE wo -elliptical
2+ mile walk by the Ocean- beautiful
stretches and calisthenics
a bit much as I was very tired last nite

Tues 11-10
12 min moderate intensity on rec bike- 2 1/2 miles DONE
20 min of resistance with lite wts- 5/8/10 # both UB/LB DONE
Walk for 1-2 miles if the weather holds
Did not lose any wt last week but DW said my sweat pants were sagging more than usual :D
Monty
You're doing a great job, Monty :thumbsup:! Especially if the wife is noticing :slywink:!

[Shadow]

Hi all, just finished my resistance workout dvd. It takes 15 min. with the warm up and cool down included. Hate to admit it Shadow, but it always leaves me feeling good .
Fantastic :D :D :D!!!!! Sometimes I do know what I'm talking about :p!

[Ammy]

Woke up before 5am (not on purpose).

completed my am yoga and 5min on the red.

I'd like to do more today...but time will tell. I am way too busy throughout the week to add something like "exercise"...

***ducking from Shadow***

[Parisienne]

Got back home earlier and did my workout in the afternoon.
Dear Shadow, when you told me that there was no DVD police I was a bit sceptical. Today, instead of full strength training of 22 min I did only 15 min (I will do abs tomorrow)... Surprisingly, nobody has come for me...yet :confused::D.

Tue - (Basic Training with Ada DVD) Total Body WU (7 min) + Strength Training (15 min) + Total Body Stretch (7 min)

[Shadow]

***ducking from Shadow***
Believe me, if I could catch up to you, that in itself would be a workout like you haven't had in a long time :evil:!

If you're too busy to exercise, when will you have time to heal when you break one of those weak bones, strain/pull/tear one of those inferior muscles &/or miss work AND lose time dealing with a weak immune system :suspicious:???????

[Shadow]

Got back home earlier and did my workout in the afternoon.
Good for you, Adina :D!
Dear Shadow, when you told me that there was no DVD police I was a bit sceptical. Today, instead of full strength training of 22 min I did only 15 min (I will do abs tomorrow)... Surprisingly, nobody has come for me...yet
:lol: :lol: :lol:!!!!! They're too busy following the people who remove pillow & bed labels :p!

Tue - (Basic Training with Ada DVD) Total Body WU (7 min) + Strength Training (15 min) + Total Body Stretch (7 min)
:thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

Did not lose any wt last week but DW said my sweat pants were sagging more than usual :D

That's just as good, Monty! Even better, in my book! :slywink:

[Tyrone Bill]

Tuesday 11/10/09

It's been a nice warm fall day. So I took advantage of it and spent the day lounging outdoors. My neighbor came over with his quitar and did a little picking this afternoon.

I did do some stretching while lounging about today.

[jilly27]

Went to the gym for an ab class and will do a bit more stretching before bed. :) Meeting my DS at the gym in the morning for lower body, slow burn style.

Jilly

[Ammy]

Believe me, if I could catch up to you, that in itself would be a workout like you haven't had in a long time :evil:!

Last night I went for a walk...and I walked at a quick speed as I pictured you chasing me wanting to kick me in the butt!!!!!!!!!



I got up today and completed my am yoga. Tonight I'll do the Red. And maybe another walk...it's SO beautiful outside.

[bpm]

got all the ex in yesterday including a 1 mile walk
today
12 min PACE on ellipt
isometrics combined with stretches
No outdoorsy stuff today- we are having a nor'easter
Monty

[Shadow]

Tuesday 11/10/09

It's been a nice warm fall day. So I took advantage of it and spent the day lounging outdoors. My neighbor came over with his quitar and did a little picking this afternoon.

I did do some stretching while lounging about today.
Sounds like a wonderful day, Bill :)!

[Shadow]

Went to the gym for an ab class and will do a bit more stretching before bed. :) Meeting my DS at the gym in the morning for lower body, slow burn style.
Awesome, Jilly :D!!!

[Shadow]

Last night I went for a walk...and I walked at a quick speed as I pictured you chasing me wanting to kick me in the butt!!!!!!!!!
:lol:! Now you're talking :p!

I got up today and completed my am yoga. Tonight I'll do the Red. And maybe another walk...it's SO beautiful outside.
Yeah you, Amy :thumbsup:!!!

[Shadow]

got all the ex in yesterday including a 1 mile walk
today
12 min PACE on ellipt
isometrics combined with stretches
Good for you, Monty :D!
No outdoorsy stuff today- we are having a nor'easter
Ah come on - where's your sense of adventure :lol:? Just think of the resistance training and cardio you could get being outside under those conditions ;)!

[Needlewoman]

I'm still using my exercise cycle daily, and yesterday I walked to the library.

I have also rearranged our bedroom trying to make a space for doing this resistance stuff, but the only resistant thing was the furniture. DH told me off for doing it on my own. The new way doesn't work anyway, so he can shift it all back :D I'll have to just grit my teeth and use the sitting room :o

[Tyrone Bill]

Wednesday 11/11/09
Same old thing for me!

30 minutes leg work on the pedaling machine.
15 minute warmup on the pedaler for the upper body.
1 set 15 reps of bicep curls, tricep extensions, front deltoid raises, side deltoid raises, wrist curls, bench press and butterflies using five pounds.
10 minute upper body cool down on the pedaler.

[Shadow]

I'm still using my exercise cycle daily, and yesterday I walked to the library.
Yeah for you, NW :D!!!!

I have also rearranged our bedroom trying to make a space for doing this resistance stuff, but the only resistant thing was the furniture.
:lol:! Furniture can be like that!
DH told me off for doing it on my own.
Hopefully it was a "tough love" lecture ;).
The new way doesn't work anyway, so he can shift it all back :D
That'll teach him :p!
I'll have to just grit my teeth and use the sitting room :o
The sacrifices we must make... :slywink:

[Shadow]

Wednesday 11/11/09
Same old thing for me!
One of these days we'll have to get you to shake it up ;) :lol:!

[Parisienne]

This morning I did 15 min of standing pilates (Pilates Weight-Loss Workout for Dummies DVD - I like this one!) + 10 min abs.
Tomorrow is Tae-Bo (cardio) + stretch with resistance band and Friday will be either resistance or Pilates Mat Work, haven't decided yet. Maybe also a brisk walk along the beach on Friday afternoon, weather permitting:).

[Martha]

ok, slow start this week. I had a great time this weekend. There was some fall left in Philly, so this FL girl got to see without the do...boy do those leaves look like work...Not as much moving about as I imagined. Have today off, but catching up on the stuff I didn't do this weekend... Dog bath, then I'll be done with the shoulda list. Hope to write a glowing report tomorrow.

[Shadow]

This morning I did 15 min of standing pilates (Pilates Weight-Loss Workout for Dummies DVD - I like this one!) + 10 min abs.
Yeah for you, Adina :D!
Tomorrow is Tae-Bo (cardio) + stretch with resistance band and Friday will be either resistance or Pilates Mat Work, haven't decided yet.
Sounds great, no matter which option you choose on Friday!
Maybe also a brisk walk along the beach on Friday afternoon, weather permitting:).
That would be a great finish to the day ;)!

[Shadow]

ok, slow start this week.
I suppose it's okay now and again ;).
I had a great time this weekend.
Fantastic!
There was some fall left in Philly, so this FL girl got to see without the do...boy do those leaves look like work...
Yes, they're a lot of work but absolutely beautiful :nod:! Nothing like the bright reds, oranges and yellows of fall!
Not as much moving about as I imagined.
You should've raked leaves, then :lol:!
Have today off, but catching up on the stuff I didn't do this weekend... Dog bath, then I'll be done with the shoulda list.
Okay - as long as you're tending to Buddy :nod:.
Hope to write a glowing report tomorrow.
I can't wait to read it :D!

[Martha]

You should've raked leaves, then :lol:!!

Ok, next fall, when I'm doing a trip, we've gotta have a raking tutorial available for those of us without seasons. I think that fits the premise of moving and shaking. What do you think?

[Shadow]

Ok, next fall, when I'm doing a trip, we've gotta have a raking tutorial available for those of us without seasons.
Okay :D!
I think that fits the premise of moving and shaking. What do you think?
Oh my yes - you'll discover muscles you never even knew you had ;) :lol: :evil:!

[jilly27]

Met up with DS at the gym today for lower body and stretching. I usually warm up a bit on one of the cardio torture contraptions, 10 minutes or so, but as she was late I ended up doing 35 min. on the eliptical while waiting for her. I guess that's a good thing. :rolleyes:

Jilly

[Shadow]

Met up with DS at the gym today for lower body and stretching. I usually warm up a bit on one of the cardio torture contraptions, 10 minutes or so, but as she was late I ended up doing 35 min. on the eliptical while waiting for her. I guess that's a good thing. :rolleyes:

Jilly
Seems it was a good thing since the opportunity just happened to present itself ;). I don't think I would've stuck it out unless something darned exciting was going on to keep me entertained - so kudos to you, Jilly!

[Karole]

Hi all, today I walked in the glorious sunshine for 40 min. with one of my grand daughters. It was great and we had just as great a visit. I like those kind.

[Tyrone Bill]

Thursday 11/12/09

Today is an off day but not really, I guess. Teri will be around this afternoon for my weekly stretching exercises and massage.

[Ammy]

Oops, ran out of time on Wednesday and didn't do any more exercise, not even 5 min on the red. I didnt' even get to supper until 8pm and in bed by 9..
I suppose I could have done my 5 min, but I didn't...go ahead, get out he whip....



TODAY (Thursday) I got up and did am yoga AND my 5min on the Red. Tonight I volunteer at the cat rescue, so I know I'll be getting in a workout.

[bpm]

by Karole I walked in the glorious sunshine for 40 min.
Afraid we wont see sunshine for 3 more days- gettin hammered right now with the worst yet to come. I'll settle down with a book if the power stays on.
Today it was 15 mins on the bike with some hi intens intervals thrown in. 20 minutes of UBWO with light wts. The elliptical and the bike are giving the LB all it can handle so no weight LBWO for now.
Maybe some stretches in the afternoon. (in btw naps)

[gitfiddle]

Maybe some stretches in the afternoon. (in btw naps):lol: Try not to get so worked up about it, Monty! :rolleyes:

I felt so draggy this morning again I didn't bring my gym bag to work. I can make it through the day, but then I go home and nap before I get anything else done. Now my mom's got it. :( Whatever it is...

I'll do something at home tonight, even if it's just a walk down the street.

[Shadow]

Hi all, today I walked in the glorious sunshine for 40 min. with one of my grand daughters. It was great and we had just as great a visit. I like those kind.
That's a fantastic report, Karole :D!

[Shadow]

Thursday 11/12/09

Today is an off day but not really, I guess. Teri will be around this afternoon for my weekly stretching exercises and massage.
Ah yes - it's gonna hurt so good ;)!

[Shadow]

Oops, ran out of time on Wednesday and didn't do any more exercise, not even 5 min on the red. I didnt' even get to supper until 8pm and in bed by 9..
I suppose I could have done my 5 min, but I didn't...go ahead, get out he whip....
I'd rather see the a.m. yoga than the p.m. red so you're safe :p.



TODAY (Thursday) I got up and did am yoga AND my 5min on the Red. Tonight I volunteer at the cat rescue, so I know I'll be getting in a workout.
Great :thumbsup:!!!

[Shadow]

Afraid we wont see sunshine for 3 more days- gettin hammered right now with the worst yet to come. I'll settle down with a book if the power stays on.
That would be my option, too :nod:!
Today it was 15 mins on the bike with some hi intens intervals thrown in. 20 minutes of UBWO with light wts. The elliptical and the bike are giving the LB all it can handle so no weight LBWO for now.
Great workout, Monty :D!
Maybe some stretches in the afternoon. (in btw naps)
Both of those sound good to me :lol:!

[Shadow]

I felt so draggy this morning again I didn't bring my gym bag to work.
Sounds like a very wise decision, my friend :)!!!!
I can make it through the day, but then I go home and nap before I get anything else done.
It sounds like the rest is exactly what you need - and more of it than you're getting!!! I think you need to get some extra time off work and/or have an extra relaxing weekend so you can get better!
Now my mom's got it. :( Whatever it is...
Oh gosh - I hope she soon gets well, too!

I'll do something at home tonight, even if it's just a walk down the street.The fresh air might do you good - but if you feel too tired, please rest instead, okay :)?

[gitfiddle]

The fresh air might do you good - but if you feel too tired, please rest instead, okay :)?Thanks, kiddo. Rest is sounding good about now. The adrenelin of work is wearing off and I just want to close my eyes. This is such a weird bug! I'm rarely sick, but I'm a whiner when that happens! :o The Geezer's about three or four days ahead of me and he said he was "starting" to feel better. I have hope! :slywink: I just feel like I'm losing tone daily.

[jilly27]

[QUOTE=gitfiddle;99255] Rest is sounding good about now.

Listen to your bod Carole.



I'm rarely sick, but I'm a whiner when that happens! :o


I resemble that! :lol:


I just feel like I'm losing tone daily.

Plenty of time for more toning after you feel better. ;)


I'm really glad its a rest day for me, I'm tired and sore. I may try to stretch a bit later on, that would be a good idea.

Jilly

[Karole]

Hope you are back on track soon, Carol !! I whine big time when I am feeling like that.

I am pretty tired right now as we had a great ride from 9 a.m. til almost 3 p.m. It was wonderful and not an area we have ridden in very much. The scenery was just beautiful--lots of high hills over looking the river with a lot of rocky formations thrown in to add character. Very nice time. I know folks say the horse does all the work but that just ain't so.:):) Plus when we got back to the main road-- about a half mile from the trailers we all got off and walked in to stretch our muscles. Good day all around.

[Needlewoman]

I have finally managed to watch the DVD. It has 4 15 minute workouts, all involving bursts of cardio with resistance in between. 1 of the workouts is a total no no for me, as it involves almost dancing, and stepping and hopping which my duff leg will never allow me to do again. The other three should be possible. I should be able to do most of the movements, but not at the speed of the DVD. There is an accompanying book with pictures, so between the 2 I should manage to do the workouts at my own speed. Unfortunately I shall lose the benefit of the music that way :( Some of the stretching at the end of the workouts will be exceedingly challenging , as it involves getting on the floor, and of course getting up at the end.

I don't know how much my problems with speed are due to my disability, and how much to my weight. I also don't see how I can bend to do some of the movements as my fat stops me bending in the middle as much as the model on the DVD can. I shall just have to do what I can, and hope to improve with time. I think for now though, I shall go back to those websites that you recommended and look for a resistance workout, without any cardio, that I can do at my own pace. You scared me before, when you said "you don't wanna be lopsided!" because I didn't understand what you meant.

[Ammy]

needlewoman, have you tried "exercise tv"?? you can download a workout at a silly low cost...
That is where I got my am yoga workout.

btw, I did my am yoga today.

I hurt my neck last night at the rescue. A guy was working above me while I was working in a lower cage. We were talking and I stood up after I was done and he had opened the cage RIGHT above my head. I didn't hurt my head as the kennel doors have almost a plastic tube as the frame, but I crunched my neck in the process...OUCH.
so last night I came home, took a muscle relaxer, and went to bed. It's not bad today, but I had JUST gone to the chiropractor hours earlier and fear I'll be making another trip very soon...:mad:

[Tyrone Bill]

Friday 11/13/09

Uh Oh!! Anybody superstitious?

I got my standard exercise routine done before breakfast.

30 minutes leg work on the pedaling machine.
15 minute warmup on the pedaler for the upper body.
1 set 15 reps of bicep curls, tricep extensions, front deltoid raises, side deltoid raises, wrist curls, bench press and butterflies using five pounds.
10 minute upper body cool down on the pedaler.

[Needlewoman]

needlewoman, have you tried "exercise tv"?? you can download a workout at a silly low cost...
No, I had never heard of exercise tv until now. It looks vey promising, but will have to investigate properly this afternoon as DS2 is bleating about lunch. I really must force that boy to learn to cook, as suggestion hasn't had any effect :mad:

Sorry to hear that you got your neck hurt for you. How stupid to work above you like that - there surely must have been something else he could have done for a while.

[Shadow]

Thanks, kiddo. Rest is sounding good about now. The adrenelin of work is wearing off and I just want to close my eyes.
Then that is definitely what you should do :nod:!
This is such a weird bug! I'm rarely sick, but I'm a whiner when that happens!
Aren't we all ;)?
The Geezer's about three or four days ahead of me and he said he was "starting" to feel better. I have hope!
It's always great to know there's light at the end of the tunnel :).
I just feel like I'm losing tone daily.
Even if you are, it's not that much - and you'll get it back much faster if you're well when you start again. At least you've been at it long enough that it won't take nearly as long to gain ground as it did when you started exercising :tongue:!

There, you feel better now, don't you :lol:!

[Shadow]

I'm really glad its a rest day for me, I'm tired and sore. I may try to stretch a bit later on, that would be a good idea.
Aren't rest days wonderful when they're well-earned, Jilly :)? I think a stretch later on sounds like a great idea :nod:!

[Shadow]

I am pretty tired right now as we had a great ride from 9 a.m. til almost 3 p.m. It was wonderful and not an area we have ridden in very much. The scenery was just beautiful--lots of high hills over looking the river with a lot of rocky formations thrown in to add character. Very nice time. I know folks say the horse does all the work but that just ain't so.:):) Plus when we got back to the main road-- about a half mile from the trailers we all got off and walked in to stretch our muscles. Good day all around.
Awesome, Karole :D!!!! Sounds like a great day all around :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I have finally managed to watch the DVD. It has 4 15 minute workouts, all involving bursts of cardio with resistance in between. 1 of the workouts is a total no no for me, as it involves almost dancing, and stepping and hopping which my duff leg will never allow me to do again. The other three should be possible. I should be able to do most of the movements, but not at the speed of the DVD.
You can always ditch their moves & go with the beat but doing something your body doesn't mind :). I modify my cardio all the time - my joints won't let me do otherwise.
There is an accompanying book with pictures, so between the 2 I should manage to do the workouts at my own speed. Unfortunately I shall lose the benefit of the music that way :(
Doing it at your own speed is the only safe way there is - and is far more important than trying to exactly follow a tape. As I have told Adina many times - there is no video police ;). As long as you're working out to the best of your ability and in a safe way, THAT is what counts. Not learning dance moves or anything else.
Some of the stretching at the end of the workouts will be exceedingly challenging , as it involves getting on the floor, and of course getting up at the end.
You can always adapt what they're doing while sitting in a chair :).

I don't know how much my problems with speed are due to my disability, and how much to my weight.
Most likely a combination of both.
I also don't see how I can bend to do some of the movements as my fat stops me bending in the middle as much as the model on the DVD can. I shall just have to do what I can, and hope to improve with time.
That is all any of us can do, NW!!! Besides, if we started out in the shape of the instructors in the tape, we'd be doing our own workouts to sell, not participating in them :p.
I think for now though, I shall go back to those websites that you recommended and look for a resistance workout, without any cardio, that I can do at my own pace.
I think that would be an awesome idea :nod:! Resistance is the most important thing anyway - and you can always add cardio in as you lose weight and get stronger. And there's always walking for a bit of it in the meantime.
You scared me before, when you said "you don't wanna be lopsided!" because I didn't understand what you meant.
I think you'd have to do a lot of resistance work before you'd really need to worry about it ;). But it's a lot easier to have good habits from the beginning than to try to retrain yourself once you've developed them.

[Shadow]

btw, I did my am yoga today.

I hurt my neck last night at the rescue. A guy was working above me while I was working in a lower cage. We were talking and I stood up after I was done and he had opened the cage RIGHT above my head. I didn't hurt my head as the kennel doors have almost a plastic tube as the frame, but I crunched my neck in the process...OUCH.
Ouch, Amy :eek:!!!! I think it's okay that you missed a.m. yoga, all things considered :). But remember - it's a break, not a vacation :evil:!
so last night I came home, took a muscle relaxer, and went to bed. It's not bad today, but I had JUST gone to the chiropractor hours earlier and fear I'll be making another trip very soon...:mad:
Isn't that how it goes :rolleyes:?

[Shadow]

Friday 11/13/09

Uh Oh!! Anybody superstitious?
Actually, I'm very superstitious, but after working with Italians for many years, I now consider this a "lucky" day as they did. It's nice to be able to learn a new trick or two sometimes, ya know :p?

I got my standard exercise routine done before breakfast.
Well done :D!

[Ammy]

Ouch, Amy :eek:!!!! I think it's okay that you missed a.m. yoga, all things considered :). But remember - it's a break, not a vacation :evil:!


Ah but I did NOT miss my am yoga....yesterday OR today.

I missed the Red
I also didn't do as much of a workout at the rescue...but it was not my fault!!
We took on more volunteers and we just didn't have to work very hard! But I had LOTS of time to sit with the kitties...oh and that "arm exercise" I do while at the rescue...:p

[bpm]

No cardio today- just wts
Our area is flooded so helped a buddy rearrange items in his garage- that should count for something, right??
This storm system is hanging on the coast with very little movement and no sign of letup until Sat afternoon.

[Karole]

Just did my 15 min. resistance and cadio DVD and from reading Needlewomans description I am doing the same one she has purchased. I can certainly see when a person with her foot issues would not be able to do some of the routine. And they do seem to do some of them pretty fast. So far I have only attempted the first section and am waiting to build myself up a bit before I try a harder version. But for today I did it and reported it. (What more can a Shadow want from me???)

[Needlewoman]

Hi Karole,

Is yours in a really pink book? I wondered about the speed - it looked impossible to me, and a bit distorted, but maybe that was watching it on the computer. The sound seemed OK though. Very odd. I bought it used so wasn't very expensive. I think I can get enough out of it, especially later on when I am not carrying quite so much excess baggage.

[Shadow]

Ah but I did NOT miss my am yoga....yesterday OR today.
Ah ha - you DO pay attention to what I say :lol:! Sorry I missed it - but at least I forgave you and didn't whip ya when I thought it was undone :p :o....

I missed the Red
I also didn't do as much of a workout at the rescue...but it was not my fault!!
We took on more volunteers and we just didn't have to work very hard! But I had LOTS of time to sit with the kitties...oh and that "arm exercise" I do while at the rescue...:p
That arm exercise is the most important :nod:!

[Shadow]

No cardio today- just wts
That's the best :thumbsup:!
Our area is flooded so helped a buddy rearrange items in his garage- that should count for something, right??[/quote]
Guess that depends on if it was wimpy stuff or hefty stuff :p!
This storm system is hanging on the coast with very little movement and no sign of letup until Sat afternoon.
I just hope you continue to stay safe, Monty!

[Shadow]

Just did my 15 min. resistance and cadio DVD and from reading Needlewomans description I am doing the same one she has purchased. I can certainly see when a person with her foot issues would not be able to do some of the routine. And they do seem to do some of them pretty fast. So far I have only attempted the first section and am waiting to build myself up a bit before I try a harder version. But for today I did it and reported it.
Yeah for you, Karole :D!
(What more can a Shadow want from me???)
Maybe you shouldn't ask :lol: :p :evil:!

[jilly27]

My energy level and mood can be easily described in one word right now:

UGH....

Amy, I hope your neck, and kitty, is ok.

NW, do what works for you and work up to the harder stuff.

Karole, good work on doing the resistance training.

Shadow, keep whipping us.

Carole, you are so consistent with your workouts I do not need to say anything.

I am exhausted now, I will be back after a 9 hour nap......:)

Jilly the spent

[Tyrone Bill]

Saturday 11/14/09

Today is an off day. I'll be watching football.

I'm sure I'll be getting some stretching in several times today.

[bpm]

Got in the HIIT 12 min on ellipt. not much else on schedule except a "look forward to lunch", nap and joining Bill in watching college football.
My DW's daughter married a former FL Gator lineman-BIG BOY- (who is now a PHD in organic chem- a rare occurence) so we follow them. Sorry Penn State lost last week Bill but they always are worth watching.
Might be able to get a walk in tomorrow in some sunshine (what's that?)
Nothing else on the plate.

[Karole]

Hi Karole,

Is yours in a really pink book? I wondered about the speed - it looked impossible to me, and a bit distorted, but maybe that was watching it on the computer. The sound seemed OK though. Very odd. I bought it used so wasn't very expensive. I think I can get enough out of it, especially later on when I am not carrying quite so much excess baggage.

Yes, it does have a pink book and the title is 15 Minute Total Body Workout by Joan Pagano.

I really do like it as it inserts instructions as to form with in the workout --I am so bad about form and breathing correctly and etc !! It also notes the muscles that are targeted, not all the time but some of the exercises. I always feel really good after doing the routine, but sometimes I think that girl demonstrating the exercises is a computer generated model. It may be the bare walls she is in or something but she doesn't look "real". Does she to you??

Glad you got your copy fairly cheap and can get something out of it, as I said I really like it.

[Karole]

Maybe you shouldn't ask :lol: :p :evil:!

Well, I was weaving and ducking as I said that ms Shadow:lol::lol:

[Shadow]

My energy level and mood can be easily described in one word right now:

UGH....
Oh boy - been there and felt that :(! If your energy & mood are low because you're fighting an illness, please rest. If it's just because - then grab ahold of those bootstraps and get yourself picked up, girl :evil:!


Shadow, keep whipping us.
No problem there ;) whether I have energy or not :lol: :p!

I am exhausted now, I will be back after a 9 hour nap......:)
Wow - hopefully that will perk you right up!

[Shadow]

Saturday 11/14/09

Today is an off day. I'll be watching football.

I'm sure I'll be getting some stretching in several times today.
Well done, Bill :D! Stretching is very important :nod:!

[Shadow]

Might be able to get a walk in tomorrow in some sunshine (what's that?)
Nothing else on the plate.
Hopefully that will happen - the sunshine will feel & look great after the last several days :D!

[Shadow]

Well, I was weaving and ducking as I said that ms Shadow:lol::lol:
Always good exercise in that, Karole :D!!!!!!

[Tyrone Bill]

Sunday 11/15/09

Today is a off day. Woke up a little stiff and achy this morning. The stretching exercises my PT gave me for just such occasions really helped.

[jilly27]

Met DS at the gym again, did a full body workout this time, and a little stretching. :) It's going to take a little longer to dial in what weights to use for the various exercises doing the "slow burn" protocol. Doing it this way certainly shows you what areas you're weaker/stronger in. :rolleyes:

Jilly

[Karole]

I see I forgot to mention I did yardwork for over an hour yesterday and today I spent over an hour and a half doing the same. Whew. I am tired but feel good that it is done and it looks so much better.
I will get back on the resistance tomorrow.