Movers & Shakers - Nov 29 - Dec 5 [Archive]

Shadow

11-28-2009, 05:57 AM

Okay, gang, we're heading into what seems to be one of the most hectic months of the year. So get your exercise plans written up - in ink - and get geared up for a great month :thumbsup:! You'll survive the holidays much better if you take time for yourself and give your body the attention it deserves :nod:.

I want to hear from all of you just what your plans are for the holiday season - and I don't mean I want to hear about cookies, eggnog or parties, either :razz:!

gitfiddle

11-28-2009, 09:47 AM

Hi, Shadow! Since I usually give myself weekends off and most holiday stuff happens on weekends, I don't expect any changes in my routine until after Christmas. The kid and I are both going to be off work, so I'll make it my motherly duty to drag him to the gym with me and try to be a good example.

I'm going to raise the weights this month and back off the reps accordingly. I'm also going to continue to do wall pushups (doorway, actually) daily. The door jambs seem to be the correct width.

What's not to like about eggnog? :jawDrop: :evil: :lol:

Mitra

11-28-2009, 10:22 AM

In view of my current inability to tolerate uncooked egg yolk, I'll have to skip the eggnog, and I was never very interested in biscuits, so I'll have to find some other displacement activity. I'm sure I'll come up with something.

It's not going to be holiday season here for a while yet. We'll be going to my parents' for a couple of weeks at Christmas, and that's when I'll have to come up with something to keep moving. Until then, it's the usual - make the effort to drag myself into action five days each week.

It's cunning getting us to commit at the weekend. On a day off, it's easy to promise great things... next week.

gitfiddle

11-28-2009, 11:55 AM

It's cunning getting us to commit at the weekend. On a day off, it's easy to promise great things... next week.Don't think she doesn't know that, Janet. You see how I fell into the trap! ;)

bpm

11-28-2009, 12:09 PM

This quote is by the Grinch no eggnog or parties, either
Sheesh! The holiday season is a time for joyous romping not toil and drudgery.
My plans are quite simple. MWF resistance training- TThS HIIT- and then switching the programs every other week.

Carol- did you trade the Geezer in for a kid??

gitfiddle

11-28-2009, 03:02 PM

Carol- did you trade the Geezer in for a kid??Monty, the "kid" is a twenty-five-year-old, fully functional adult with a son of his own. We belong to the same 24/7 gym. We rarely get to work out together because he is a second-shifter. :) He's also been sloughing off lately. ;)

Shadow

11-28-2009, 06:20 PM

Hi, Shadow! Since I usually give myself weekends off and most holiday stuff happens on weekends, I don't expect any changes in my routine until after Christmas.
That's great news :nod:!
The kid and I are both going to be off work, so I'll make it my motherly duty to drag him to the gym with me and try to be a good example.
I love it :lol:! But will you be keeping the kid straight or vice versa :razz:?

I'm going to raise the weights this month and back off the reps accordingly.
Awesome! I'll be doing the same thing :D!
I'm also going to continue to do wall pushups (doorway, actually) daily. The door jambs seem to be the correct width.
I think the jambs are the best way - walls can be problematic for the nose/head if you don't have your angle just right :p.

What's not to like about eggnog?
As long as you're minding your sweetener, not a thing ;). 'Course, I never liked booze in mine so you might have to be careful with that :suspicious:.

Shadow

11-28-2009, 06:23 PM

In view of my current inability to tolerate uncooked egg yolk, I'll have to skip the eggnog, and I was never very interested in biscuits, so I'll have to find some other displacement activity. I'm sure I'll come up with something.
I don't think you should focus too much energy on it ;)!

It's not going to be holiday season here for a while yet. We'll be going to my parents' for a couple of weeks at Christmas, and that's when I'll have to come up with something to keep moving. Until then, it's the usual - make the effort to drag myself into action five days each week.
Ah... the struggles in life :razz:. I'm sure if nothing else, you'll be able to get in some walking or something while you're at the folks house ;).

t's cunning getting us to commit at the weekend. On a day off, it's easy to promise great things... next week.
:lol: :D :lol:!!!!

Shadow

11-28-2009, 06:24 PM

Don't think she doesn't know that, Janet. You see how I fell into the trap! ;)
:lol:(((Rubbing hands together in glee.... while maniacally laughing....))):lol:

Shadow

11-28-2009, 06:26 PM

This quote is by the Grinch
Sheesh! The holiday season is a time for joyous romping not toil and drudgery.
Ah...the Shadow's holiday season expectations are not for the average puny mortal :evil:.
My plans are quite simple. MWF resistance training- TThS HIIT- and then switching the programs every other week.
Simple is good :nod:.

Parisienne

11-29-2009, 04:32 PM

I haven't noticed that new thread till now, how silly of me! :D

Nothing new this week, some cardio (not too much, let's say Sun, and Tue), some resistance (Mon, Wed and Fri), and some pilates/callanetics here and there.
Sun - Cardio Flex Band Workout (30 min)

Needlewoman

11-29-2009, 04:38 PM

So get your exercise plans written up - in ink - and get geared up for a great month :thumbsup:!
I'm going to start all over again tomorrow (weekends being hopeless for space, let alone privacy). I shall do a bit on the exercise bike each day, and pick out and do the resistance bits from the DVD.

I want to hear from all of you just what your plans are for the holiday season - and I don't mean I want to hear about cookies, eggnog or parties, either :razz:!
Mince pie, Shadow?

back2me2007

11-30-2009, 07:50 AM

I will be doing the 30 day shred for exercise today followed by 10 on the treadmill I decided to shred mon-wed-fri and either the treadmill or another dvd tues-thur. tHE SHRED IS VERY EFFECTIVE AND i SURE NEED EFFECTIVE!

bpm

11-30-2009, 09:25 AM

Since I did resistance yesterday, today was 14 minutes of HIIT on the bike. So the schedule is now HIIT MWF and resistance TThS.
Carol, I am not familiar with the Shadow wily traps but you should have seen it coming.:) Sneaky is she not. :(

Shadow

11-30-2009, 11:25 AM

I haven't noticed that new thread till now, how silly of me! :D
Silly you, indeed ;)!

Nothing new this week, some cardio (not too much, let's say Sun, and Tue), some resistance (Mon, Wed and Fri), and some pilates/callanetics here and there.
Sounds great :thumbsup:!

Shadow

11-30-2009, 11:27 AM

I'm going to start all over again tomorrow (weekends being hopeless for space, let alone privacy). I shall do a bit on the exercise bike each day, and pick out and do the resistance bits from the DVD.
That sounds like a fantastic plan, NW :D!

Mince pie, Shadow?
Nice try - but I'd rather stick with pumpkin (lc of course) or in my dreams some shoofly or blueberry :slywink:.

Shadow

11-30-2009, 11:28 AM

Shadow

11-30-2009, 11:29 AM

Since I did resistance yesterday, today was 14 minutes of HIIT on the bike. So the schedule is now HIIT MWF and resistance TThS.
Looking good, Monty :thumbsup:!
Carol, I am not familiar with the Shadow wily traps but you should have seen it coming.:) Sneaky is she not. :(
But that way no one can claim they weren't expecting the whoopin' :evil:!

back2me2007

11-30-2009, 12:15 PM

All done! I forgot how grueling Shred was! My walk afterward to coool down ended up being 20 min at 2.7 mph instead of the 10 I said I'd do I only listen to cetain music on the treadmill and I wanted to hear a few more songs.

Tyrone Bill

11-30-2009, 12:28 PM

Monday 11/30/09

Hi everybody another month gone by.

I'm back to my regular schedule of working out.

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.

Shadow

11-30-2009, 03:08 PM

Shadow

11-30-2009, 03:09 PM

I'm back to my regular schedule of working out.
Awesome :D! Not that you slacked off or anything, though ;)!

back2me2007

11-30-2009, 03:11 PM

Way to go, Mikki :thumbsup:!
Thanks!:) Shadow. It felt great

Parisienne

11-30-2009, 04:13 PM

I did 15 min of upper body and then 10 min of Pick Your Spot Pilates (abs). I have another term paper to finish so I'm not sure about tomorrow rapport: it should be a cardio day but maybe I'll be too busy with looking for my grey cells ;):D!

Shadow

11-30-2009, 05:27 PM

I did 15 min of upper body and then 10 min of Pick Your Spot Pilates (abs).
Another good day for you, Adina :)!
I have another term paper to finish so I'm not sure about tomorrow rapport: it should be a cardio day but maybe I'll be too busy with looking for my grey cells ;):D!
Oh - I think you can probably squeeze in a few minutes ;). I'm sure at some point in the day you'll need a break from writing your paper & looking for those missing cells :razz:

gitfiddle

11-30-2009, 08:46 PM

...but maybe I'll be too busy with looking for my grey cells ;):D!Those little guys are hard to find some days! :lol:

gitfiddle

11-30-2009, 08:48 PM

I had a great upper body workout today and a twenty-minute + on the arc trainer. Heavier and slower. Not me; the workout! ;)

Tyrone Bill

12-01-2009, 08:07 AM

December already! Where has the year gone?

No exercise today. I did some light stretching before breakfast.

Everybody have a good day.

Ammy

12-01-2009, 08:24 AM

Elevator is out at work...I work on the 5th floor...I'm getting my exercise!!

back2me2007

12-01-2009, 08:55 AM

Off to visit the treadmill right now. That is plenty after Shred and the treadmill yesterday. My muscles are yelping from the shred :)

Have a great day!

bpm

12-01-2009, 09:50 AM

Got in the resistance WO with UB/LB and a walk on the boards is on for later. Just a stroll, really- nothin' serious.
The old bod seems to be holding up so I don't see any problems staying out of harms way (AKA the Shadow) for the rest of this wk
Enjoy

Shadow

12-01-2009, 11:29 AM

Shadow

12-01-2009, 11:30 AM

I had a great upper body workout today and a twenty-minute + on the arc trainer. Heavier and slower. Not me; the workout! ;)
ROTFL :D! I do believe that great exercise is good for your sense of humor, too :thumbsup: ;)!

Shadow

12-01-2009, 11:31 AM

No exercise today. I did some light stretching before breakfast.
Good for you, Bill :D!

Everybody have a good day.
You too :)!

Shadow

12-01-2009, 11:32 AM

Elevator is out at work...I work on the 5th floor...I'm getting my exercise!!
Awesome :D :D :D!!!!! Hopefully even when it IS fixed, you'll take the stairs more often as some good bonus work ;).

Shadow

12-01-2009, 11:33 AM

Off to visit the treadmill right now.
Good job, Mikki :D!!!!

gitfiddle

12-01-2009, 01:04 PM

ROTFL :D! I do believe that great exercise is good for your sense of humor, too :thumbsup: ;)!I do too! It gives us so many more things to laugh about! :rolleyes:

jilly27

12-01-2009, 08:49 PM

I haven't accomplished much exercising in the last week. Had some trouble with my neck (two or three times a year I seem to sleep in a funny position somehow that puts my neck out of whack :rolleyes:) and after helping my brother move (with the sore neck) I figured that was enough. My DS will be too busy this week with plays and concerts etc so I will try to head to the gym in the next day or two on my own. Boy I sound whiney tonight. :lol: Just in a bit of a funk I guess. Exercise would probably help that.... My goal for tonight is to get more than 5 hours of sleep.

Jilly

gitfiddle

12-01-2009, 09:45 PM

Lower body tonight.

I didn't sleep well last night because my legs were twitching. That means I overdid it on the arc trainer. But it felt so good at the time! :(

Needlewoman

12-02-2009, 08:36 AM

I am trying to stay away from computers so that I get more of all sorts of stuff done, including exercise, but that means I haven't reported in either :o I have been using my exercise cycle in the absence of outdoor cardio, and am trying the resistance stuff from the book, but I think I am going to have to have lessons on operating the DVD player so that I can follow that, but fast forward the impossible cardio bits. Oh for the days of video players - I could work that, and our first one had numbers so I could note where bits were on the tape. Progress, Pah :(

Ammy

12-02-2009, 08:44 AM

The elevator at work is still out, so another 5 flights of stairs up and down...
Well up anyway because I hear it should be fixed today.

back2me2007

12-02-2009, 09:12 AM

Shred and the treadmill for me today. Ouch!

Shadow

12-02-2009, 11:57 AM

I haven't accomplished much exercising in the last week.
I was just thinking of you as I was walking to work this morning! Glad you checked in so I didn't have to come hunt you down ;)!
Had some trouble with my neck (two or three times a year I seem to sleep in a funny position somehow that puts my neck out of whack :rolleyes:) and after helping my brother move (with the sore neck) I figured that was enough.
Ouch :eek:! Hope it's getting better!
My DS will be too busy this week with plays and concerts etc so I will try to head to the gym in the next day or two on my own.
Sounds like a plan :nod:!
Boy I sound whiney tonight. :lol: Just in a bit of a funk I guess.
Been there recently myself :p! Must be the time of year!
Exercise would probably help that....
Well, it might not fix it - but it hopefully will at least help :slywink:!
My goal for tonight is to get more than 5 hours of sleep.
That would be a great step in the right direction!

Shadow

12-02-2009, 11:59 AM

I do too! It gives us so many more things to laugh about!
Is that hysterical laughter or laughter verging on tears :p?
Lower body tonight.

I didn't sleep well last night because my legs were twitching. That means I overdid it on the arc trainer. But it felt so good at the time! :(
I am so sorry those legs were problematic! I know it's hard to scale back when it's feeling good :(....

Shadow

12-02-2009, 12:04 PM

I am trying to stay away from computers so that I get more of all sorts of stuff done, including exercise, but that means I haven't reported in either
While we miss you, I'd rather have you getting the exercise ;). Now mind you, I do still expect you to check in - but I will cut you some slack on how often :).
I have been using my exercise cycle in the absence of outdoor cardio,
Good for you :thumbsup:!
... and am trying the resistance stuff from the book, but I think I am going to have to have lessons on operating the DVD player so that I can follow that,
Hopefully someone can help you with that :nod:!
...but fast forward the impossible cardio bits.
If the cardio parts aren't too long, you can do some "free style" resistance - or even just do your cycling through those parts so you end up with more of an interval workout.
Oh for the days of video players - I could work that, and our first one had numbers so I could note where bits were on the tape. Progress, Pah
I am so with you there :o!!! I have learned to operate the dvd player but of course, that's old school now so I'm still not up to speed on technology :rolleyes:! And of course, that's just playing a dvd - not programming or anything else :lol:!

Shadow

12-02-2009, 12:05 PM

The elevator at work is still out, so another 5 flights of stairs up and down...
Well up anyway because I hear it should be fixed today.
Doesn't mean to say you have to use it :razz: ;)!

Shadow

12-02-2009, 12:05 PM

Shred and the treadmill for me today. Ouch!
Good for you, Mikki :thumbsup:!

back2me2007

12-02-2009, 01:20 PM

Ok shred and 20 min on the treadmill all done! All the dumb push ups and weighted squats were much easier than Mon. Whew!

bpm

12-02-2009, 03:35 PM

Got the elliptical HIIT 14 mins in this am and that is it for the day.

Shadow

12-02-2009, 04:20 PM

Ok shred and 20 min on the treadmill all done!
Way to go, Mikki :thumbsup:!
All the dumb push ups and weighted squats were much easier than Mon. Whew!
That's awesome :D!

Shadow

12-02-2009, 04:20 PM

Got the elliptical HIIT 14 mins in this am and that is it for the day.
Great job, Monty :D! I was beginning to wonder where you were today ;)....

Tyrone Bill

12-02-2009, 04:37 PM

Wednesday 12/2/09

I got my workout in early this morning before breakfast. Just late posting today.

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.

gitfiddle

12-02-2009, 08:16 PM

Today was a rest day, but I felt good enough to run a marathon!

Tyrone Bill

12-03-2009, 07:00 AM

Thursday 12/03/09

Good morning Movers & Shakers!

Today is an off day from exercising, just a little light morning stretching.

Everbody have a good day!

back2me2007

12-03-2009, 07:10 AM

Off for my 30 min on the treadmill right now!

bpm

12-03-2009, 10:10 AM

Ammy

12-03-2009, 10:39 AM

Well...the elevator did NOT get fixed, and won't for 2 to 3 weeks!!

So, there, I have already worked out my workout plan from now until Christmas.
5 flights of stairs, up and down, 1 - 2x per day (sometimes I make a bank-run so I would get an extra set in on those days).

Shadow

12-03-2009, 10:46 AM

I got my workout in early this morning before breakfast. Just late posting today.
Good for you, Bill :D! Glad you checked in before I had to come looking :razz:!

Shadow

12-03-2009, 10:47 AM

Today was a rest day, but I felt good enough to run a marathon!
That's exactly how you should feel - yahoo :thumbsup:!!!!!!!! I can't say I'm ever there :lol: but I'm sure glad you are :D!

Shadow

12-03-2009, 10:47 AM

Thursday 12/03/09

Good morning Movers & Shakers!

Today is an off day from exercising, just a little light morning stretching.

Everbody have a good day!
Hope you have a great rest day, Bill :nod:!

Shadow

12-03-2009, 10:48 AM

Off for my 30 min on the treadmill right now!
Good for you, Mikki :D!

Shadow

12-03-2009, 10:49 AM

Today in am- light wt WO and isometrics- I find with the isometrics, that I can do sets during the day, if so moved, without worry of injury- worked out with heavier weights for years and paid the price with injuries to hips, shoulders and neck. None of these has totally recovered.
Isn't it the pits when you think you're doing something good for yourself and come to find you did it wrong :rolleyes:? But at least you've learned & are still seeing to your fitness albeit in a "gentler & kinder" manner :thumbsup:!
Course I have a few years on me which could have a bit to do with it.
Nah - you're still a young man in heart and spirit, right, Monty ;)?

Shadow

12-03-2009, 10:52 AM

Well...the elevator did NOT get fixed, and won't for 2 to 3 weeks!!
Dare I say I'm glad to hear it :razz: ;) :lol:??????

So, there, I have already worked out my workout plan from now until Christmas. 5 flights of stairs, up and down, 1 - 2x per day (sometimes I make a bank-run so I would get an extra set in on those days).
Awesome :thumbsup:!!!! Stair climbing is great exercise :nod:!

gitfiddle

12-03-2009, 07:51 PM

It's been such a day! :eek: I made the gym an hour later than usual and it was rather busy, but I only had to wait a few minutes for the arc trainer. I did upper and lower today because tomorrow is uncertain. I also had a chance to use the new rowing machine. I didn't have my reading glasses with me so I have no idea what kind of resistance I was getting or even how to set it up! :rolleyes: I may have overdone it, but the music was good.

Karole

12-03-2009, 09:52 PM

Hello, I did my 15 min resistance dvd this morning and tonight we had a spirted line dancing session for one and a half hours.

Tyrone Bill

12-04-2009, 09:50 AM

Friday 12/4/09

I had a great workout this morning.

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.

Shadow

12-04-2009, 10:30 AM

Hello, I did my 15 min resistance dvd this morning and tonight we had a spirted line dancing session for one and a half hours.
And just where in heaven's name have you been :eek: :eek: :eek:??????? You are on my "deep doody" list, woman!

Nice to know at least something happened in your absence :razz:!!!!

Shadow

12-04-2009, 10:31 AM

Shadow

12-04-2009, 10:31 AM

I had a great workout this morning.
Awesome :D!!!! Love the new look too, Bill ;)!

bpm

12-04-2009, 10:46 AM

got in the 12 min HIIT WO on the elliptical with a 10 min cool down on the bike. Since the day is sunny and gorgeous, a walk -stroll- is on the menu. This week has gone as planned.

gitfiddle

12-04-2009, 01:01 PM

Hopefully if the rowing machine were too light/too tight you would've adjusted it, right :rolleyes:????Um, I just took the handle from the person ahead of me. :o I couldn't get close enough to the screen to read it with my feet in place, nor could I reach. It was just a trial. I can feel it, though! :) I'll get a tutorial on Monday from the owner.

Karole

12-04-2009, 02:12 PM

And just where in heaven's name have you been :eek: :eek: :eek:??????? You are on my "deep doody" list, woman!

Nice to know at least something happened in your absence :razz:!!!!

Oh shoot, I was trying to "sneak" in here without causing a ruckus !

Yes, I have done a bit of exercise tho not enough to gloat about. So far today I have made 7 trips up the basement stairs (down them too !)

Shadow

12-04-2009, 06:04 PM

got in the 12 min HIIT WO on the elliptical with a 10 min cool down on the bike. Since the day is sunny and gorgeous, a walk -stroll- is on the menu. This week has gone as planned.
Sounds great, Monty :thumbsup:!

Shadow

12-04-2009, 06:05 PM

Um, I just took the handle from the person ahead of me. :o I couldn't get close enough to the screen to read it with my feet in place, nor could I reach. It was just a trial. I can feel it, though! :)
What am I going to do with you :rolleyes:?????
I'll get a tutorial on Monday from the owner.
Now that's an idea ;)!

Shadow

12-04-2009, 06:07 PM

Oh shoot, I was trying to "sneak" in here without causing a ruckus !
You should know better by now :suspicious:!

Yes, I have done a bit of exercise tho not enough to gloat about.
Well, some beats none. Not that I'm excusing you, you know :razz:!
So far today I have made 7 trips up the basement stairs (down them too !)
Okay - for today, that is. But I'm going to be watching you closely :evil:!

Tyrone Bill

12-05-2009, 08:15 AM

Saturdayday 12/5/09

Good morning Movers & Shakers!

Today is a day off from exercising, I just completed a little light stretching before breakfast.

Everbody have a good day!

bpm

12-05-2009, 09:20 AM

Not much going on today except rain, rain and more rain- a precursor to the snow you folks up north will be getting.
Resistance wo is done and with some stretching that's it for the day. Making a big pot of chili which we will enjoy after the fl-ala game. We are for the gators as DW's sil played for them in the 80's..
Have a good day

Tyrone Bill

12-05-2009, 10:05 AM

Its snowing here now in PA!

Karole

12-05-2009, 10:17 AM

Bright and sunny here, but only 27 degrees !! Brrrr.

I just finished my 15 min. dvd using 3 and 5 pound weights with cardio intervals. Feel great, but glad it is done.

back2me2007

12-05-2009, 10:50 AM

Today is a day off for me also. Enjoy the day!

Shadow

12-06-2009, 08:57 AM

Karole - Nice to see some action going on ;)!

Monty - The chili sounds great, especially as we're in the below zero temps right now :nod:!

Mikki & Bill - Hope you enjoyed your rest days because now it's time to get busy again :razz:!