Movers & Shakers - Nov 22 - 28

[Shadow]

Okay gang, for those of us in the States, it's a week for Thanksgiving. That doesn't excuse us from exercise, though! The body needs to move, regardless. It doesn't have to be anything "killer" but let's keep the heart pumping and blood flowing, okay :)?

For those of us not in the States, guess you can't use the holiday as an excuse for anything, can ya :tongue: :p?

So it's time to start reporting in, gang, because there is no slacking off in this thread unless you want the Shadow to come after you :evil: :slywink:!

[back2me2007]

I'd love to join in! I generally exercise Mon-Fri so I'm in for 5 workouts a week! I really need it as I have really let exercise slide.

[Shadow]

Welcome back, Mikki :)! Glad to have you here with us :nod:!

[Mitra]

For those of us not in the States, guess you can't use the holiday as an excuse for anything, can ya :tongue: :p?

You mean we have to think harder and come up with a different excuse?

[back2me2007]

Welcome back, Mikki :)! Glad to have you here with us :nod:!


Thank you Shadow!!!!!!!:D

[Tyrone Bill]

Something's happening! :confused: I was actually looking forward to today's workout. I don't know if I'm beginning to like it :nod: or afraid of Shadow's whip? :paranoid:

I got my workout in this morning 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.

[back2me2007]

That is terrific Bill! I'll be exercising after I deal with my ins co this morning and the kids are off to school.

[bpm]

Shadow's whip is intimidating- I try stay on her good side.
Did HIIT wo first thing this morning-but unlike Bill, I didn't feel like it (but then there is Shadow) so I did it anyway.
I have a session of ub with lite wts planned after a shake breakfast.
No walk today as it's pouring

[Shadow]

You mean we have to think harder and come up with a different excuse?
I would rather you don't even try to think of an excuse and just expend all that energy exercising, instead :evil: ;) :p :D!

[Shadow]

Something's happening! :confused: I was actually looking forward to today's workout. I don't know if I'm beginning to like it :nod: or afraid of Shadow's whip? :paranoid:
I would like to take the credit, but you deserve it all for sticking with it until it became a part of you :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Shadow's whip is intimidating- I try stay on her good side.
There are days I'm not so sure I have one :lol:!
Did HIIT wo first thing this morning-but unlike Bill, I didn't feel like it (but then there is Shadow) so I did it anyway.
Glad I could assist :D! Believe me, I very rarely look forward to any kind of cardio, so you're not the only one who struggles with it ;).
I have a session of ub with lite wts planned after a shake breakfast.
Sounds marvelous :thumbsup:!

[Mitra]

I would rather you don't even try to think of an excuse and just expend all that energy exercising, instead :evil: ;) :p :D!

Well, I did manage to do some today, so I can save my excuses for another day ;).

[Karole]

Still in a house cleaning frenzy here. I am doing whole rooms at a time --from top to bottom so it is taking a while. I did take time out yesterday to go golfing with dh as it has been forever and I wanted to enjoy the gorgeous sunshine before it hid out again (as it is today)

So anyway, I'm lifting and moving ---plus stepping up and down off chairs to reach tops of cabinets and etc and kneeling and crawling to get back behind things---what a way to work out---- I'll take my dvd anytime !!!

[Parisienne]

Yesterday I did 30 min of Strength Training (back, chest, shoulders, arms, legs & buns from Basic Training dvd). Today, as I had some more time (instead of attending my classes as I went to the hospital to visit a friend) I split the workout in two: a.m. WATP 2 Miles and p.m. Mat Pilates from Pilates for Weight Loss.

[Shadow]

Well, I did manage to do some today, so I can save my excuses for another day ;).
I don't know.... seems to me you used up more than enough excuses missing the last two weeks :evil:.

[Shadow]

Yesterday I did 30 min of Strength Training (back, chest, shoulders, arms, legs & buns from Basic Training dvd). Today, as I had some more time (instead of attending my classes as I went to the hospital to visit a friend) I split the workout in two: a.m. WATP 2 Miles and p.m. Mat Pilates from Pilates for Weight Loss.
Way to go, Adina :D!

[Shadow]

Still in a house cleaning frenzy here. I am doing whole rooms at a time --from top to bottom so it is taking a while. I did take time out yesterday to go golfing with dh as it has been forever and I wanted to enjoy the gorgeous sunshine before it hid out again (as it is today)
Hmmm - time out for golf but not for resistance :suspicious: :eek:???????

So anyway, I'm lifting and moving ---plus stepping up and down off chairs to reach tops of cabinets and etc and kneeling and crawling to get back behind things---what a way to work out---- I'll take my dvd anytime !!!
See - things often look better in hindsight and from a distance :lol:!

[jilly27]

DS couldn't make it to the gym yesterday, (Sunday), but we made it today. Had a really good workout actually, I'm sure we'll both feel it for the next couple of days. :) Plan to do some ab work here at my place Thurs. and back to the gym for another full body workout on Sat.

Jilly

[Tyrone Bill]

Tuesday 11/24/09

Good morning 'Movers & Shakers'!

No exercise today. I had a good day yesterday. I'm did some light stretching before breakfast. Mainly to get these creaky old bones moving.

[gitfiddle]

Hi, y'all! I was so tired after work/exercise/grocery shopping yesterday that I put in a roast for dinner and collapsed into my chair. Never even booted up the 'puder. I'm not getting enough sleep!

Upper body, two sets of reps at the lighter weight and fifteen minutes on the arc trainer. It felt good.

[Mitra]

I don't know.... seems to me you used up more than enough excuses missing the last two weeks :evil:.

Oh. Well, I suppose I'd better do something today as well then.

I just had a moment of complete confusion because the spell-checker was highlighting almost everything, and I couldn't see anything wrong. Then I realised it was set for French.

[bpm]

Today
I planned on just a walk but got on the bike and knocked out a 10 min HIIT
session followed by another isom wo.
DW wants to go to lunch and then a walk on the boardwalk.

Shadow, what is going on here ???? - at my age I'm supposed to be shuffling around looking for a place to take a nap.

[gitfiddle]

- at my age I'm supposed to be shuffling around looking for a place to take a nap.
Well, Monty! I think you'd better go check your birth certificate! You're obviously younger than you thought! :D Keep up the good work, kid!

[Parisienne]

Hi there, I did 20 minutes of Low Impact Aerobic Training. I just didn't feel like doing more:o. Tomorrow will be better!

[Shadow]

DS couldn't make it to the gym yesterday, (Sunday), but we made it today.
Way to go, Jilly :thumbsup:!
Had a really good workout actually, I'm sure we'll both feel it for the next couple of days. :)
Awesome :D!
Plan to do some ab work here at my place Thurs. and back to the gym for another full body workout on Sat.
Sounds great :nod:!

[Shadow]

No exercise today. I had a good day yesterday. I'm did some light stretching before breakfast. Mainly to get these creaky old bones moving.
Sounds good, Bill :nod:!

[Shadow]

Hi, y'all! I was so tired after work/exercise/grocery shopping yesterday that I put in a roast for dinner and collapsed into my chair. Never even booted up the 'puder. I'm not getting enough sleep!
You need to work on that ;)!

Upper body, two sets of reps at the lighter weight and fifteen minutes on the arc trainer. It felt good.
Yeah for you :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Oh. Well, I suppose I'd better do something today as well then.
Now you're catching on :evil:!

I just had a moment of complete confusion because the spell-checker was highlighting almost everything, and I couldn't see anything wrong. Then I realised it was set for French.
:lol: :lol: :lol:!

[Shadow]

Today
I planned on just a walk but got on the bike and knocked out a 10 min HIIT
session followed by another isom wo.
DW wants to go to lunch and then a walk on the boardwalk.
Sounds like a great day, Monty :D!

Shadow, what is going on here ???? - at my age I'm supposed to be shuffling around looking for a place to take a nap.
Aren't you liking this version of "old age" much better than that one :p????

[Shadow]

Hi there, I did 20 minutes of Low Impact Aerobic Training. I just didn't feel like doing more:o. Tomorrow will be better!
Some days are better than others :nod:. The important thing is that you gave it a shot and did what you could :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

I got my hair cut tonight (too short) and THEN went to the gym! I did lower body and fifteen minutes on the arc trainer. I'm still holding back on the weights, but the reps are up there and I'm feeling good when I push it.

There's a new rowing machine that looks interesting. I may be trying that out soon. :)

[Tyrone Bill]

Wednesday 11/25/09

My before breakfast fare will be. Yep as usual:

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.

Everybody have a nice day.

[bpm]

by Carol I got my hair cut tonight (too short)
That sounds like my DW - she is never satisfied with a hair cut. She whined for 30 minutes this morning before finally leaving for her WO.

Bill, sunrise must come early in Tyrone.

got the resistance WO done first thing and that's about it for the day. Tomorrow will be HIIT on the elliptical and done.

Happy TG to all.

[back2me2007]

Ok I had an odd workout yesterday but half of it was fun. I spent a good chunk of time jumping with ds on the trampoline and then had to dig a bunch of holes. Not traditional exercise but it sure works up a sweet!

[gitfiddle]

That sounds like my DW It will grow, Monty. That's always my philosophy. The Geezer didn't like it, but then he would like to see it down to my waist. I won't have to have another haircut until mid-January! :lol:

[Shadow]

I'm still holding back on the weights, but the reps are up there and I'm feeling good when I push it.
That's great news :D!

There's a new rowing machine that looks interesting. I may be trying that out soon. :)
How exciting!!! I can't wait for you to try it and tell me all about it :nod:!

[Shadow]

Everybody have a nice day.
You too, Bill :)! I think you'll have a great day now that you've got that exercise done :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

got the resistance WO done first thing and that's about it for the day. Tomorrow will be HIIT on the elliptical and done.
Way to go, Monty! That'll keep you feeling young :D!


Happy TG to all.
And to you, too, Monty :)!

[Shadow]

Ok I had an odd workout yesterday but half of it was fun. I spent a good chunk of time jumping with ds on the trampoline and then had to dig a bunch of holes. Not traditional exercise but it sure works up a sweet!
That's okay, Mikki - workouts that are "outside the box" are some of the best ones out there :thumbsup:!

[Parisienne]

I did 25 min of PP Tae Bo (Get Moving + Core), so I can call it a better day :)!

[Mitra]

I did mine today too.

[Tyrone Bill]

Good morning
'Movers & Shakers'!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[back2me2007]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Yesterday was the trampoline again. Today will be the treadmill (got some new tunes too).

Enjoy the day!

[gitfiddle]

I planned to work out yesterday, but I took the opportunity to see the chiro instead. We talked about pelvis stability and transverse abs. He doesn't want me doing some of the waist-twisting that my tai chi stretches contain. He's suggesting CRUNCHES, which I hate. :rolleyes:

I've started doing wall pushups as a prelude to body weight exercise. It sounds interesting, but I'm going to have to prepare for it! Right now I don't think I could do a plank! :p

Anyway....today will be pushups and the stretches that I can do.

[Needlewoman]

Keeping off my leg as soon as I realised what was happening was successful. I have been twinge free for two days now, so will be back on the (indoor) exercise tomorrow. Outdoors is too unpleasant to go walking for ?pleasure?

[Mitra]

I'm still on track this week. It still feels as if I'm hanging on by a thread, but at least it's happening.

[Shadow]

I did 25 min of PP Tae Bo (Get Moving + Core), so I can call it a better day :)!That's great, Adina :D!

[Shadow]

I did mine today too.
Honestly :jawDrop:? Without me nagging :eek:????? Wow - I am beyond impressed :D!

(Sorry, couldn't resist :p :lol:.....)

[Shadow]

Yesterday was the trampoline again. Today will be the treadmill (got some new tunes too).
Good for you, Mikki :)!

[Shadow]

We talked about pelvis stability and transverse abs.
Always my favorite choice of conversation topics :lol:!!!!!!
He doesn't want me doing some of the waist-twisting that my tai chi stretches contain. He's suggesting CRUNCHES, which I hate.
Oh boy.... I know that did not make your day :(. On the bright side, you don't have to do zillions of them :p. A few well done will beat 100s done with poor form ;).

I've started doing wall pushups as a prelude to body weight exercise.
Way to go :thumbsup:!!!!
It sounds interesting, but I'm going to have to prepare for it!
We all have to go gradually into new things, my friend ;). Well, some of us try to leap right in - but that's how injuries occur :slywink:.
Right now I don't think I could do a plank!
I've done them a long time and some times they're STILL more challenging than I want to admit :eek:!

Anyway....today will be pushups and the stretches that I can do.Sounds great!

[Shadow]

Keeping off my leg as soon as I realised what was happening was successful.
That's great news, NW :D!
I have been twinge free for two days now, so will be back on the (indoor) exercise tomorrow.
Sounds like a plan! Just don't overdo it ;).

[Shadow]

I'm still on track this week.
Awesome :thumbsup: :D!
It still feels as if I'm hanging on by a thread, ...
Think of the upper body strength you're developing :lol:!
... but at least it's happening.
I'll take it :nod:!

[bpm]

My Dear Shadow,
Hope your TG was as joyful as mine.
Today- 12 minutes HIIT on elliptical and a walk to clear some of the fog:D. I'll just try to keep moving but I have an eye on the couch as well.

[Tyrone Bill]

Even though this is a scheduled exercise day I did not exercise. :paranoid: >looks around for...The Shadow< Yesterday, being Thursday, was the day Toni(physical therapist from VA hospital)comes for weekly stretch and massage. She was rescheduled for this morning. I feel great after this morning's session. Totally relaxed >yawn< hmm, not sure if that was the result of the massage or residual trytophan from yesterday.

[gitfiddle]

I did do the wall pushups, etc. yesterday. I was thinking of going to the gym when I got home from shopping, but I fell into my chair instead. Bad girl!

[jilly27]

Didn't get the ab workout in yesterday, ran out of time. :( Worked late and had evening plans. My brother is moving this weekend and I will be helping with that. Did one load after work today and will finish up tomorrow. That should provide plenty of lifting anyway. :D DS and I will meet up Sunday for our regular workout.

Jilly

[Shadow]

My Dear Shadow,
Hope your TG was as joyful as mine.
Sounds like we both had a wonderful day, Monty :)!
Today- 12 minutes HIIT on elliptical and a walk to clear some of the fog:D. I'll just try to keep moving but I have an eye on the couch as well.
Sounds perfect :lol:! I think that couch will be okay after the moving & shaking has been done :razz:.

[Shadow]

Even though this is a scheduled exercise day I did not exercise. :paranoid: >looks around for...The Shadow<
I'm watching :evil:!
Yesterday, being Thursday, was the day Toni(physical therapist from VA hospital)comes for weekly stretch and massage. She was rescheduled for this morning.
That's okay, then :nod:.
I feel great after this morning's session. Totally relaxed >yawn< hmm, not sure if that was the result of the massage or residual trytophan from yesterday.
I think it's the ole double whammy :lol:!

[Shadow]

I did do the wall pushups, etc. yesterday. I was thinking of going to the gym when I got home from shopping, but I fell into my chair instead. Bad girl!
Well, at least you did your wall pushups & etc - so the day wasn't totally shot ;).

[Shadow]

Didn't get the ab workout in yesterday, ran out of time. :( Worked late and had evening plans. My brother is moving this weekend and I will be helping with that. Did one load after work today and will finish up tomorrow. That should provide plenty of lifting anyway.
Good for your brother keeping your fitness in mind :p!
DS and I will meet up Sunday for our regular workout.
:thumbsup:!

[Tyrone Bill]

Saturday 11/28/09

Well since I didn't exercise Thursday(a off day) and I didn't exercise yesterday because my PT came to perform my stretching and massage sessions. I've decided to do my regular exercise routine today. Which should put a big smile on Shadow's face. Hey Shadow, likey?

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.

Everybody have a nice day.

[bpm]

Back to insanity - The Shadow is lurking :eek:
Today resistance wo for UB (done) 5/15 HIIT on bike (done)
Walk is in doubt. It is a gorgeous sunny day but cold and windy (15-25) with windchill in the upper 30's, very cold for this area. As the wind is coming from WNW, many of you are sending it down here to us. Misery loves company as they say. :mad: DW and I find that we are talking more and more about our usual 6 wk stay in the Florida Keys :D even tho we have 2 more months to go.

[Shadow]

Which should put a big smile on Shadow's face. Hey Shadow, likey?
You bet :thumbsup: :D :nod:!!!!!

[Shadow]

Back to insanity - The Shadow is lurking :eek:
Just remember you can run but you can't hide :lol:!
Today resistance wo for UB (done) 5/15 HIIT on bike (done)
Well done :thumbsup:!
Walk is in doubt. It is a gorgeous sunny day but cold and windy (15-25) with windchill in the upper 30's, very cold for this area.
If you do go out, make sure to bundle up!!!!
As the wind is coming from WNW, many of you are sending it down here to us. Misery loves company as they say.
Ah yes - that's why we all stick together in the M&S thread :lol:!

[Martha]

Back to insanity - The Shadow is lurking :eek:
DW and I find that we are talking more and more about our usual 6 wk stay in the Florida Keys :D even tho we have 2 more months to go.

Next week the highs won't make it to the 80s...I don't have any excuse, now.

[Tyrone Bill]

Good morning Movers & Shakers!

Wow one more day left in November. Where has the month gone? It's fast approaching my next weigh-in date, December 7th.

Today is one of my off days from exercise >aside: wonder if Shadow cringes at those words< ;) :tongue: I do plan on doing some light stretching.

Everybody have a good day!

[gitfiddle]

I did more doorway pushups and some tai chi stretches this morning. I'm going to do a little googling and see if I'm doing the pushups correctly.

Bill, if she doesn't cringe, she at least rolls her eyes...:rolleyes: ;) :D That's not true--you need some days off for your muscles to repair themselves. You also need lots of sleep. That removes the guilt from rest days. :)

[Mitra]

Sleep and rest days are the bits I do best.

[Parisienne]

Sleep and rest days are the bits I do best.
Nice one! :D:lol:

I did pilates on Thursday and stationary bike (HIIT) on Friday. Saturday was off (I am too lazy to do something after Saturday dinner so let's say it is my official day off). I also did some M&S on Sunday but it's another story...;)

[Shadow]

Next week the highs won't make it to the 80s...I don't have any excuse, now.
Does that mean we're finally going to see you around here again, Martha :razz:?

[Shadow]

Wow one more day left in November. Where has the month gone?
There's the million dollar question!
It's fast approaching my next weigh-in date, December 7th.
Oh boy - the fun never ends :rolleyes:!

Today is one of my off days from exercise >aside: wonder if Shadow cringes at those words< ;) :tongue: I do plan on doing some light stretching.
Nah - a day of rest is very important. It's when it becomes more than a brief rest that I get a bit touchy :tongue:.

Everybody have a good day!
You too, Bill :D!

[Shadow]

I did more doorway pushups and some tai chi stretches this morning. I'm going to do a little googling and see if I'm doing the pushups correctly.
Yeah for you :thumbsup:!!! I'm glad you're paying attention to the most important part of any exercise - the form :nod:!

Bill, if she doesn't cringe, she at least rolls her eyes...
Yes, well, I tend to do that at a lot of things anymore :lol: :p!
That's not true--you need some days off for your muscles to repair themselves. You also need lots of sleep. That removes the guilt from rest days. :)
Well said :)!

[Shadow]

Sleep and rest days are the bits I do best.
Perhaps a bit too well ;).... Let's just say that I think you've mastered those and it's time to move on to a new move :lol: :razz:!

[Shadow]

Nice one! :D:lol:
Believe me, Adina, the woman needs no encouragement :p!

I did pilates on Thursday and stationary bike (HIIT) on Friday.
Good for you :D!
Saturday was off (I am too lazy to do something after Saturday dinner so let's say it is my official day off).
There is something to be said for honesty :lol:!
I also did some M&S on Sunday but it's another story...;)
Now let's just see you post that story on the new thread ;)! I went there expecting to see something great but you're not there yet ... are you pulling my leg :suspicious:????

[gitfiddle]

Sleep and rest days are the bits I do best.Um, I think you're putting the cart before the horse, dear. :rolleyes: First you have to work the muscles THEN you give them a rest! :D

[Martha]

Does that mean we're finally going to see you around here again, Martha :razz:?

Yes, and I'm thinking about writing a journal for the usual reasons...but also b/c the response I wrote to this, really may not belong here.

Out to be outside and be true myself and to this thread:D

[Shadow]

Um, I think you're putting the cart before the horse, dear. :rolleyes: First you have to work the muscles THEN you give them a rest! :D
Go to the head of the class, Carol :thumbsup: :D :thumbsup: :D!!!!!! No dunce cap for you ;) :p!

[Shadow]

Yes, and I'm thinking about writing a journal for the usual reasons...but also b/c the response I wrote to this, really may not belong here.
Hmmmm - that's a ponderous statement :eek:!

Out to be outside and be true myself and to this thread:D
Now you're talking :D! And hopefully Buddy gets to go along too ;)!

[Ammy]

I did a lot of movin and shakin while on holiday.

Thursday I did am yoga and rode the exercise bike for 15 min.
Friday I walked 2 miles and did am yoga
Saturday I walked 2 miles

[Shadow]

I did a lot of movin and shakin while on holiday.

Thursday I did am yoga and rode the exercise bike for 15 min.
Friday I walked 2 miles and did am yoga
Saturday I walked 2 miles
I am thrilled to see you here - I was beginning to wonder about you!