Movers & Shakers - Dec 6 - 12 [Archive]

Claudette

12-06-2009, 12:54 PM

HI, ya'll,
So far, two 30 minute workouts of Quick Callanectics done this month.

Today, will be 15 minutes on mini trampoline, another 30 minutes of Callanetics for Abds/waist.

Just over a cold, rainy and cold outside, (32) (for Texas, that is). Waiting a few days to go out again.

No wet noodle bashing from Shadow for me!

Shadow

12-06-2009, 01:02 PM

I'm starting with a rest day.

Boy am I surprised :rolleyes: :p!

Shadow

12-06-2009, 01:03 PM

I'll do in-house moves today and be back at the gym tomorrow. I hope the Geezer gets back to town with my 4WD tonight.
Oh dear - where is the Geezer? Are you having nasty weather over there?

Shadow

12-06-2009, 01:03 PM

LOL. Me too, well I am celebrating losing 4 and a bit lbs this week.
Congratulations :D! But you know that comes from M&S, not from resting ;)! JK :razz:!

Shadow

12-06-2009, 01:04 PM

Congrats NW-
No up and at em today. Just a stroll. It's a good day for moving slowly.
Hmmm - sounds like a good day for moving slowly for everyone but me :lol:!

Shadow

12-06-2009, 01:05 PM

Today is a day off from exercising, I did my usual light stretching before breakfast.
Hmmm - looks the same as yesterday :slywink:! Just having some fun, ya know :D!

Shadow

12-06-2009, 01:05 PM

Today is a rest day for me also. Mon - Fri is when I exercise.

Well, at least I see commitment in the future from someone :p!

Shadow

12-06-2009, 01:07 PM

HI, ya'll,
So far, two 30 minute workouts of Quick Callanectics done this month.
Good for you, Claudette :thumbsup:! Good to see you again :)!

Today, will be 15 minutes on mini trampoline, another 30 minutes of Callanetics for Abds/waist.
Yeah - I'm not alone in today :D!

Just over a cold, rainy and cold outside, (32) (for Texas, that is). Waiting a few days to go out again.
Gotta tell ya, it beats subzero temps and snow like I'm having :razz:!

No wet noodle bashing from Shadow for me!
How can I noodle you when you keep disappearing :eek:?

Mitra

12-06-2009, 03:33 PM

Boy am I surprised :rolleyes: :p!

I did my five sessions last week. Maybe you'll find that more surprising than that I'm taking the weekend off ;).

Shadow

12-06-2009, 05:13 PM

I did my five sessions last week.
Just checking ;). Didn't want you sneaking off into the land of books again :p.

Maybe you'll find that more surprising than that I'm taking the weekend off ;).
You definitely have a point there :lol:!

Mitra

12-06-2009, 05:33 PM

I suppose you're going to want me to do it again this week :rolleyes:.

gitfiddle

12-06-2009, 09:33 PM

Oh dear - where is the Geezer? Are you having nasty weather over there?He was in southern Illinois, but he's back tonight. I'm happy. Today was nice, but there is weather coming in and I like my own car when it's bad. They're talking about blizzard conditions later this week.

Tyrone Bill

12-07-2009, 07:52 AM

Monday 12/7/09

Monday morning, rise and shine! Time to get moving!! >Looking for brownie points from Shadow<

Today is the first Monday in December. That means my monthly doctor's appointment and weigh-in at the VA hospital. I will post results later in the Challenge thread.

I did do my regular exercises this morning. And I may have messed up. I took my sugar pill before I exercised forgetting that I'm not eating breakfast this morning due to fasting labs. I hope my sugar doesn't drop to low.

My workout:
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

12-07-2009, 10:35 AM

Good morning dear Shadow,
All is well with the exercise this morning. HIIT done early on along with a 20 minute stretch out. A short stroll later- it is too cold here for a long one.
The rest of the week is planned as follows; t/th/s= resistance and isometrics w/f- HIIT

back2me2007

12-07-2009, 10:38 AM

Done done done! At least for today

Needlewoman

12-07-2009, 11:00 AM

Congratulations :D! But you know that comes from M&S, not from resting ;)! JK :razz:!
I know that it comes from eating according to PP. I try to exercise so that I don't seize up.

There is a possibility that this dreadfully long spell of wet and windy weather is at last to be replaced by more settled, but colder. As long as the white stuff doesn't settle on the pavements, I will be out of the front door like a geriatric greyhound out of a trap :D because walking makes me feel better than anything else does, it is more interesting to go out, and besides I want to see if I am a bit faster without the pounds that I have lost. I will have to build up from scratch again though.

Have been on the exercise bike and done a bit of resistance this morning, but have to admit that my heart isn't really in it :o I am also going up and downstairs much more often as my sewing machine is upstairs, and it is warmer up here, but people will keep knocking on the door :( The first trip down the stairs for breakfast is stiff and slow indeed. but I do improve as the day goes on.

Shadow

12-07-2009, 11:08 AM

I suppose you're going to want me to do it again this week :rolleyes:.
Say - that's an excellent idea :idea: :exclamation: :p :lol:!!! Now that you mention it.... ;) .....

Shadow

12-07-2009, 11:10 AM

He was in southern Illinois, but he's back tonight. I'm happy. Today was nice, but there is weather coming in and I like my own car when it's bad. They're talking about blizzard conditions later this week.
We have the cold but thankfully most the snow went to CO ;). It was -13 this morning so I'm just as happy we didn't get it :p.

I think parts of your fine state got hit this weekend - hopefully you weren't among them :)! And glad the Geezer made it home safe and sound with your vehicle :nod:.

Shadow

12-07-2009, 11:12 AM

Monday 12/7/09

Monday morning, rise and shine! Time to get moving!! >Looking for brownie points from Shadow<
:lol:!

Today is the first Monday in December. That means my monthly doctor's appointment and weigh-in at the VA hospital. I will post results later in the Challenge thread.
Hope it goes well, Bill :nod:!

I did do my regular exercises this morning.
Good for you :thumbsup:!
And I may have messed up. I took my sugar pill before I exercised forgetting that I'm not eating breakfast this morning due to fasting labs. I hope my sugar doesn't drop to low.
Oh boy, Bill, that's not a good thing :jawDrop:. Hopefully you're taking a snack just in case you start getting woozy :).

Shadow

12-07-2009, 11:14 AM

Good morning dear Shadow,
Good morning to you, too, dear Monty :).

All is well with the exercise this morning.
Fantastic :D!
HIIT done early on along with a 20 minute stretch out. A short stroll later- it is too cold here for a long one.
Sounds great :thumbsup:! We're at -13 this morning... wanna trade cold temps :p?
The rest of the week is planned as follows; t/th/s= resistance and isometrics w/f- HIIT
Looking good, Monty :nod:!

Shadow

12-07-2009, 11:15 AM

Done done done!
Way to go, Mikki :D!
At least for today
One down, four to go :nod:.

Shadow

12-07-2009, 11:20 AM

I know that it comes from eating according to PP.
Very good :thumbsup:! That's why I said I was joking about the exercise because eating is at least 80% of it. Actually, once you hit menopause, I would say it's 90% of it. The exercise is just the added cream on top.
I try to exercise so that I don't seize up.
And it helps with that, too :nod:.

There is a possibility that this dreadfully long spell of wet and windy weather is at last to be replaced by more settled, but colder. As long as the white stuff doesn't settle on the pavements, I will be out of the front door like a geriatric greyhound out of a trap because walking makes me feel better than anything else does,
:lol:!
it is more interesting to go out,....
Absolutely! I have to do my cardio indoors this week because of the weather and I really am not happy about it so I know just what you mean.
... and besides I want to see if I am a bit faster without the pounds that I have lost.
How fun :D!
I will have to build up from scratch again though.
Once you build a good base, you can get back to par a lot sooner than when you first began :).

Have been on the exercise bike and done a bit of resistance this morning, but have to admit that my heart isn't really in it :o
Some days are easier than others.
I am also going up and downstairs much more often as my sewing machine is upstairs, and it is warmer up here, but people will keep knocking on the door :( The first trip down the stairs for breakfast is stiff and slow indeed. but I do improve as the day goes on.
Awesome - nothing like some bonus moving to keep the blood pumping!

Karole

12-07-2009, 12:04 PM

Hi, I'm done with my workout now too, at least for the day. I did a 10 min. upper body workout and a 10 min. lower body workout --both with bands so I got a good workout and feel good.

Brrrr you guys are freezing me to death... it is only 38 here but that sounds like a heat wave compared to the talk of minus degrees and blizzards. Stay warm guys.

Glad Mr. Geezer is back home with you Carol !! I know you feel better with him home. Plus having your own car back helps too.

Shadow, it looks like you have a lot of hard working people here this morning already---do we get to have a party????

Tyrone Bill

12-07-2009, 12:30 PM

The results are in:
Weight: 288 down 5 pounds

B/P: 120/89

B/S: 55

My cholesterol & trigylcerides are good. I don't have the numbers just going on the word of my doc.

I figured my sugar would be low. Sugar pill plus exercise minus breakfast = low sugar!
A 6oz. can of Minute Maid OJ took care of that. I didn't think to get carb counts on it. I'll check when I get home.

Shadow

12-07-2009, 03:13 PM

Hi, I'm done with my workout now too, at least for the day. I did a 10 min. upper body workout and a 10 min. lower body workout --both with bands so I got a good workout and feel good.
Nice to see you in action, Karole :razz:!

Shadow, it looks like you have a lot of hard working people here this morning already---do we get to have a party????
Good heavens, no :eek:! After all the "resting" done over the weekend, I'm wanting some serious workouts done - not partying :evil:!

:p :p :p

Shadow

12-07-2009, 03:15 PM

The results are in:
Weight: 288 down 5 pounds

B/P: 120/89

B/S: 55

My cholesterol & trigylcerides are good. I don't have the numbers just going on the word of my doc.
Way to go, Bill :thumbsup:. Well, except for that B/S, of course ;).

Tyrone Bill

12-07-2009, 04:54 PM

Way to go, Bill :thumbsup:. Well, except for that B/S, of course ;).

I know I should have known better. The little shot of OJ took care of it for me.

Shadow

12-07-2009, 05:20 PM

I know I should have known better.
Well, at least you didn't bottom out :).
The little shot of OJ took care of it for me.
Yeah, a little dab will do ya of that stuff :nod:!

gitfiddle

12-07-2009, 09:34 PM

I did upper body tonight, plus 20 mins on the arc trainer and another ten on the new rowing machine. I'm not sure, how to categorize the latter two, because they both work on the whole body. :confused: I guess I'll just keep on doing them both four times a week and not overdo.

I loaded new music (thumping rock) on my mp3 player and it gave me new energy today! :nod:

Tyrone Bill

12-08-2009, 05:37 AM

Tuesday 12/8/09

Hi Movers & Shakers!

Stretching before breakfast is today's fare. I've noticed an improvement in my range of motion since starting the stretching routine.

Needlewoman

12-08-2009, 06:42 AM

Geriatric greyhound reporting in :D

First day for weeks that the pavements were mostly dry and nothing was falling from the sky, so off I went. I was out for about 40 minutes but that included 2 stops to make appointments, so probably just over 30 actually walking. My legs felt quite odd and I was wobbling like a drunk :eek: but I do feel better for it, although I won't be doing any time trials for a while. There are still piles of leaves where the wind has swirled them around, but I think regular walking can resume now.

Will do some resistance later, whilst DS2 is out.

gitfiddle

12-08-2009, 07:04 AM

I've noticed an improvement in my range of motion since starting the stretching routine.That's the best part--getting results from keeping at it. I'm proud of you, Bill.

Geriatric greyhound reporting in :D:lol: You are a hoot, Needlewoman! I'm glad you're seeing improvement, though. I agree that you should hold off on the time trials for a bit. ;)

back2me2007

12-08-2009, 08:51 AM

bpm

12-08-2009, 09:13 AM

I loaded new music (thumping rock) on my mp3 player and it gave me new energy today! :nod: Carol, It does help. I listen to classical guitar- usually PUPPING and BENEDETTI with a latin beat or fast pace oldies. You and Bill as pickers may be familiar with them.
Stretching is great for us experienced ones. Essential, in fact.
Did the 20 minute routine with weights early on and some isometrics and hour later. May cruise on the bike after lunch ??

Shadow

12-08-2009, 10:19 AM

I did upper body tonight, plus 20 mins on the arc trainer and another ten on the new rowing machine.
Good for you :thumbsup:!
I'm not sure, how to categorize the latter two, because they both work on the whole body. :confused:
IMHO, they are cardio/endurance. Combining the two things is actually quite good for you :nod:.
I guess I'll just keep on doing them both four times a week and not overdo.
Just make sure to get a rest from them for at least 24 hours before you do your strength training :). Or focus on endurance for a while & then drop them when you hit strength training again. You with me ;)?

I loaded new music (thumping rock) on my mp3 player and it gave me new energy today! :nod:
Awesome :D!

Shadow

12-08-2009, 10:20 AM

Stretching before breakfast is today's fare. I've noticed an improvement in my range of motion since starting the stretching routine.That's fantastic, Bill :D :D :D! Just keep with it. Some of us (yes, I'm including myself here :o ) tend to do it for a time and then let it slip a bit more than we should :rolleyes:.

Shadow

12-08-2009, 10:23 AM

Geriatric greyhound reporting in :D
:lol:!

First day for weeks that the pavements were mostly dry and nothing was falling from the sky, so off I went.
Way to seize the day :thumbsup:!
I was out for about 40 minutes but that included 2 stops to make appointments, so probably just over 30 actually walking.
That's still mighty fine, especially when you're just getting back in to the routine :nod:.
My legs felt quite odd and I was wobbling like a drunk :eek: but I do feel better for it, although I won't be doing any time trials for a while.
You can always work up to them ;).
There are still piles of leaves where the wind has swirled them around, but I think regular walking can resume now.
Great :D!

Will do some resistance later, whilst DS2 is out.
Now that really makes my day!!!!!

Shadow

12-08-2009, 10:25 AM

Good morning! Todays plan is shred and the treadmill. I'll use that all through Dec I think. I'm trying to decide in Jan if I will use Turbo Jam, ten minute trainer, weighted pilates or regular pilates. Decisions decisions!
So many workouts, so little time :lol:! Hey, you can always cross-train in January and do a week of each :p.

Shadow

12-08-2009, 10:26 AM

Stretching is great for us experienced ones. Essential, in fact.
Well and tactfully said, Monty :lol:!
Did the 20 minute routine with weights early on and some isometrics and hour later.
Awesome :thumbsup:!
May cruise on the bike after lunch ??
Sounds good to me :nod: :p!

gitfiddle

12-08-2009, 01:10 PM

IMHO, they are cardio/endurance. Combining the two things is actually quite good for you :nod:.

Just make sure to get a rest from them for at least 24 hours before you do your strength training :). Or focus on endurance for a while & then drop them when you hit strength training again. You with me ;)?
:eek:ButButBut!:rolleyes:Yes, ma'am.:(

Maybe I should do resistance on Mondays and Thursdays and the arc trainer and rower on Tuesdays and Fridays? I do like to loosen up after resistance with the arc trainer, though. :tear:

back2me2007

12-08-2009, 01:23 PM

Call my WO kind of a bust. I got a major stitch right below the left side of my ribs and it still hurts. I've never had that happen before!

Shadow

12-08-2009, 04:34 PM

:eek:ButButBut!:rolleyes:Yes, ma'am.:(

Maybe I should do resistance on Mondays and Thursdays and the arc trainer and rower on Tuesdays and Fridays?
That would work :nod:.
I do like to loosen up after resistance with the arc trainer, though. :tear:
As long as you're not feeling over-trained, you most certainly can continue :). I, personally, would worry that my strength training wasn't doing as much as it could if I had "pre-exhausted" myself on endurance right before it. But I could be wrong, too ;). We are all different and have different goals. Just make sure you pay close attention to what your body is telling you :).

Keep in mind, also, that I am totally unfamiliar with the arc trainer. So maybe it's no different than doing standard cardio - like sprints, step cardio, etc - that also tones the legs.

Shadow

12-08-2009, 04:35 PM

Call my WO kind of a bust. I got a major stitch right below the left side of my ribs and it still hurts. I've never had that happen before!
Oh boy - hope it soon goes away, Mikki :eek:!

bpm

12-08-2009, 05:25 PM

Carol and Shadow- The rower is perfect for HIIT exercise done for 10 to 15 minutes each session- 3/4 times per week and kills the 2 birds with one stone. :)
The object is to warmup for 1-2 minutes, go all out for 30-45 seconds, rest for 30-45 secs, and all out again, a total of 5-6 all outs. This raises the heart rate to 70-85% for brief periods. Cool down for 2 minutes. Notice the physiques on sprinters as opposed to runners.
I believe there are some forum experts on this subject (Max/Sbear??) who gave a cease and desist order to a newbie doing 90 minutes cardio.

Shadow

12-08-2009, 06:41 PM

Carol and Shadow- The rower is perfect for HIIT exercise done for 10 to 15 minutes each session- 3/4 times per week and kills the 2 birds with one stone. :)
The object is to warmup for 1-2 minutes, go all out for 30-45 seconds, rest for 30-45 secs, and all out again, a total of 5-6 all outs. This raises the heart rate to 70-85% for brief periods. Cool down for 2 minutes. Notice the physiques on sprinters as opposed to runners.
I understand that. I guess my thought is that it's not a big strength builder - like lifting slow & heavy would be. But that's just my thought and I am certainly no expert :lol:!
I believe there are some forum experts on this subject (Max/Sbear??) who gave a cease and desist order to a newbie doing 90 minutes cardio.
Most definitely! That's insanity, not exercise :eek:!

gitfiddle

12-08-2009, 09:38 PM

Today I did twenty minutes on the arc trainer (it's like an elliptical, Lita, only with slightly better ergonomics and easier on knees.) and five minutes on the rowing machine. Then I did the thigh resistance machine, just to round out my resistance work of yesterday. (I am NOT O/C!!!)

I found an instructive rowing machine website with technique advice and PICTURES! Now I just have to practice. BTW, they said it's not about the resistance, but about rowing fast and smoothly to get a good aerobic workout and develop muscles endurance and tone.

Tomorrow will be a rest day and then I'll do resistance on Thursday, endurance on Friday. Barring interference from the weather, that is! :rolleyes:

Ammy

12-09-2009, 09:02 AM

still taking the stairs
Not able to leave during the day to get in an extra set, but I go up the 95, and down the 95, no stoppping in the middle!

The elevator will (should) be fixed by Friday. Three weeks of stairs. I think I should continue to take them...since it seems to be the only exercise I can squeeze in these days.

Shadow

12-09-2009, 10:45 AM

Today I did twenty minutes on the arc trainer (it's like an elliptical, Lita, only with slightly better ergonomics and easier on knees.) and five minutes on the rowing machine.
Got it :thumbsup:!
Then I did the thigh resistance machine, just to round out my resistance work of yesterday. (I am NOT O/C!!!)
I saw that ;)!
I found an instructive rowing machine website with technique advice and PICTURES! Now I just have to practice. BTW, they said it's not about the resistance, but about rowing fast and smoothly to get a good aerobic workout and develop muscles endurance and tone.
That's what I thought :nod:. Not sure if I got the message conveyed, but that is what I was trying to say :lol:.

Tomorrow will be a rest day and then I'll do resistance on Thursday, endurance on Friday.
Sounds good :D!
Barring interference from the weather, that is! :rolleyes:
I will be sooooo glad when we can get above zero!!! But we still don't have near the mess some other states have, thank heavens!!!

Shadow

12-09-2009, 10:46 AM

still taking the stairs
Not able to leave during the day to get in an extra set, but I go up the 95, and down the 95, no stoppping in the middle!
Awesome :D! Glad to finally see you again, too :razz:!

The elevator will (should) be fixed by Friday. Three weeks of stairs. I think I should continue to take them...since it seems to be the only exercise I can squeeze in these days.
I still think you don't have to use the elevator just because it's available ;) :p.

Tyrone Bill

12-09-2009, 11:22 AM

Wednesday 12/9/09

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 ten pounds.
10 minute upper body cool down on the pedaler.

Everybody have a nice day.

jilly27

12-09-2009, 11:30 AM

I finally have something to report, so I can come out of hiding...;) DS and I did an upper body workout last night and plan to hit the lower body tomorrow. She didn't have time to do a whole body thing last night, she was just going to spot/time me but I forced her to do something at least. :lol:

She was a bit late, again :rolleyes:, so I spent some time on the eliptical while waiting. I don't know how anyone can spend more than 30min on a cardio machine without losing their mind. :lol: Biking I can do for hours, in good weather anyway, static cardio sucks. I've been thinking about trying racquetball again, I used to play all the time and loved it, but I'm not sure if my knees can take it. All that racquetball in the past is a major component of my knee problems. Plus I haven't played in so long I'm sure I would absolutely suck now. And I have to consider my shoulder issues too, I have impingement syndrome in my right shoulder. (aka frozen shoulder) I was waaay too hard on my body in the past. I might as well just take up backgammon....

Jilly

Parisienne

12-09-2009, 01:24 PM

Hi there, I haven't done anything (studying does not count)for several days and don't feel very proud about it. I feel a bit low, probably due to lack of sun. However, as Shadow's student I know perfectly well that I have to do something about it: what about some 15-20 minutes of M&S? Hopefully, I'll report in a short while...

bpm

12-09-2009, 02:02 PM

Dear Shadow,
Sorry to report that I have re-injured my right knee. This is a very old injury from 40 YA (never had it fixed:() that recurs when I do something stup.... uh, without thinking. :D I have an appointment with an Ortho next week :eek: to see what he can do for me.
Needless to say, the scheduled elliptical WO and all HIIT workouts are hereby canceled until further notice. I will keep up with the resistance stuff and try to figure out someway to elevate the heart rate-

Shadow

12-09-2009, 03:15 PM

Shadow

12-09-2009, 03:19 PM

I finally have something to report, so I can come out of hiding...
'Bout time :p! Now if I could just get Karole & Mitra here again :rolleyes:.
DS and I did an upper body workout last night and plan to hit the lower body tomorrow.
Fantastic :D!
She didn't have time to do a whole body thing last night, she was just going to spot/time me but I forced her to do something at least.
There's some "tough love" for ya :razz:! WTG!

She was a bit late, again, so I spent some time on the eliptical while waiting. I don't know how anyone can spend more than 30min on a cardio machine without losing their mind.
30 is far longer than my attention span on those things, that's for sure :lol:! I've been thinking about trying racquetball again, I used to play all the time and loved it, but I'm not sure if my knees can take it. All that racquetball in the past is a major component of my knee problems. Plus I haven't played in so long I'm sure I would absolutely suck now. And I have to consider my shoulder issues too, I have impingement syndrome in my right shoulder. (aka frozen shoulder) I was waaay too hard on my body in the past. I might as well just take up backgammon....
Well, I don't know about backgammon :p but it does sound like racquetball may be a bit much :(. I used to really enjoy it too but... we need to respect our bodies a bit more than we used to, right :slywink:?

Shadow

12-09-2009, 03:21 PM

Hi there, I haven't done anything (studying does not count)for several days and don't feel very proud about it.
I should hope not :eek: :mad: :eek:!
I feel a bit low, probably due to lack of sun.
Lack of sun.... or lack of exercise :suspicious:?????
However, as Shadow's student I know perfectly well that I have to do something about it:
Aha - you are definitely getting a bit more on my good side there :p!
... what about some 15-20 minutes of M&S?
That would go far in redeeming your sorry self :nod:. Not that you'd be totally forgiven - but you'd definitely be headed in the right direction :p.
Hopefully, I'll report in a short while...
Fingers crossed!!!!

Shadow

12-09-2009, 03:23 PM

Dear Shadow,
Sorry to report that I have re-injured my right knee.
Oh no, Monty :( :eek:!!!!
This is a very old injury from 40 YA (never had it fixed:() that recurs when I do something stup.... uh, without thinking.
Sadly, I know just what you mean, Monty :rolleyes: :nod:.
I have an appointment with an Ortho next week to see what he can do for me.
I hope there's something that can be done that isn't too invasive :nod:!!!
Needless to say, the scheduled elliptical WO and all HIIT workouts are hereby canceled until further notice.
I should hope so! They'll still be there when you're able to do them again without further injury :).
I will keep up with the resistance stuff and try to figure out someway to elevate the heart rate-
Awesome :D!

Tyrone Bill

12-09-2009, 03:25 PM

Awesome, Bill :thumbsup:! Have I misread (or misremembered) or did you up those weights :)?

Very observant Shadow. Yep I went up 5 pounds. This was the first workout at 10 pounds.

Mitra

12-09-2009, 04:12 PM

'Bout time :p! Now if I could just get Karole & Mitra here again :rolleyes:.

I've done three so far this week, so I'm still on target. Tomorrow will be a bit awkward, because I have to hang around for ages getting the car serviced, but I hope I'll get home early enough to fit it in before dinner.

Parisienne

12-09-2009, 04:36 PM

I love to be on speaking terms with you Shadow, so I'm humbly reporting:
Wed - 10 min Quick Fix upper body + 10 min stretch with band
I will try to be a good girl again, your crossed fingers might help...:o;)

Shadow

12-09-2009, 06:35 PM

Very observant Shadow. Yep I went up 5 pounds. This was the first workout at 10 pounds.
I am thrilled, Bill :D :D :D!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!

Shadow

12-09-2009, 06:36 PM

I've done three so far this week, so I'm still on target. Tomorrow will be a bit awkward, because I have to hang around for ages getting the car serviced, but I hope I'll get home early enough to fit it in before dinner.
Just making sure you were still with us here :p! Oh boy ... nothing like car repairs - or waiting for them to get done :rolleyes:!

Shadow

12-09-2009, 06:38 PM

I love to be on speaking terms with you Shadow, so I'm humbly reporting:
:lol:!!! What a wise woman you are :D!!!!!!!!!
Wed - 10 min Quick Fix upper body + 10 min stretch with band
Well done :thumbsup:! MUCH better!
I will try to be a good girl again, your crossed fingers might help...:o;)
When it comes to this bunch, and especially the few of you who like to slack off now and again, they are ALWAYS crossed :lol:!!!!!!!!!!

Mitra

12-10-2009, 02:27 AM

Just making sure you were still with us here :p! Oh boy ... nothing like car repairs - or waiting for them to get done :rolleyes:!

It's not a repair, just the annual MOT (a legal requirement to check all cars that are more than three years old are still roadworthy) plus the routine stuff like changing oil, filters, topping up the anti-freeze &c. At least they provide decent coffee at the garage, so I take a carton of cream (they give you nasty plastic imitation stuff) and a book, and it's not too bad.

Needlewoman

12-10-2009, 03:44 AM

No walk yesterday as, surprise surprise, the pavements were wet again from overnight rain. No organised indoor exercise either, but I had an on-line grocery shop delivery, so I had to carry umpteen bags from just inside the front door to the back of the house, empty them onto the floor, check that I had everything I paid for, and then put it all away. So, much carrying, bending, lifting and stretching.

Today I will be out walking twice, first to get a long overdue haircut and later to the dentist as I have some discomfort, ironic when I haven't been eating sugar for 3 months but I suppose the damage was done long ago :(

Mitra

12-10-2009, 05:26 AM

Just making sure you were still with us here :p! Oh boy ... nothing like car repairs - or waiting for them to get done :rolleyes:!

It's turned out to be repairs after all, because the car wouldn't start, so I've had to arrange someone to come and collect it. It's just the battery, I think. So I'm at home with no excuse, except that I'm expecting them to turn up for the car at any moment.

back2me2007

12-10-2009, 06:43 AM

Good morning. No formal exercise yesterday, Whatever is going on with my side still smarts. I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Tyrone Bill

12-10-2009, 06:50 AM

Thursday 12/10/09

Some light Stretching before breakfast is in order for today. This is also Toni's day to do her magic on me. This afternoon she'll be putting me through intensive stretching manuevers(which I might add can be a bit uncomfortable at times) followed by deep tissue message.

Tomorrow back to my regular workout.

A good friend and neighbor gave me a set of three resistance bands of varying strengths, along with an instruction book and dvd. I've never used bands before so I'll be reading the book and watching the dvd.

Everybody have a good day and keep on moving.

gitfiddle

12-10-2009, 10:17 AM

I'm more or less housebound today, but I'll do what I can. :p

Ammy

12-10-2009, 10:21 AM

THOUGHT about shoveling last night...but it was 4 degrees and the wind was howling...

so I did my stair-climbing at work but nothing else.

AND it sounds like the elevator will be working by tomorrow.
Will I continue using the stairs...or not...???????????

bpm

12-10-2009, 10:46 AM

Bill, I used a bowflex for 4 years which is similar to the bands. It did it's job but was a bit uncomfortable for my old bones. I used a res band in rehab for a shoulder issue with great success. Let us know how it works out for you.
My lovely Shadow,
I hobbled around doing resistance as best I could - isometrics no problem. No walks (even tho it is sunshine here) unless you count very slow trips to the john.:D

Shadow

12-10-2009, 11:14 AM

It's not a repair, just the annual MOT (a legal requirement to check all cars that are more than three years old are still roadworthy) plus the routine stuff like changing oil, filters, topping up the anti-freeze &c.
Ah yes, the old "state inspection" as it was called in PA :nod:.
At least they provide decent coffee at the garage, so I take a carton of cream (they give you nasty plastic imitation stuff) and a book, and it's not too bad.
Wow - too bad I never went to YOUR garage all the years I had to do it :lol:!

Shadow

12-10-2009, 11:15 AM

Good morning. No formal exercise yesterday, Whatever is going on with my side still smarts. I hope you all have a wonderful day!
Mikki - Do you need to go have it checked out :(?

Shadow

12-10-2009, 11:16 AM

Some light Stretching before breakfast is in order for today. This is also Toni's day to do her magic on me. This afternoon she'll be putting me through intensive stretching manuevers(which I might add can be a bit uncomfortable at times) followed by deep tissue message.
Good luck, Bill :eek:! Makes me achy to just think about it :lol:!

A good friend and neighbor gave me a set of three resistance bands of varying strengths, along with an instruction book and dvd. I've never used bands before so I'll be reading the book and watching the dvd.
That's great :thumbsup:! Bands are awesome fitness tools :nod:!

Shadow

12-10-2009, 11:17 AM

I'm more or less housebound today, but I'll do what I can. :p
Oh boy - what did you end up with? I am so beyond thankful that we're actually above zero today :D! Well, not with the wind chill factor, but.... ;). Anyway, for all our frigid cold, we ended up MUCH better off than most of you people :eek:!

Shadow

12-10-2009, 11:19 AM

THOUGHT about shoveling last night...but it was 4 degrees and the wind was howling...
It's pretty much self-defeating to do it in the wind ;) :nod:.

so I did my stair-climbing at work but nothing else.
Well, that's better than nothing :p!

AND it sounds like the elevator will be working by tomorrow.
Will I continue using the stairs...or not...???????????
That's the problem with fixing things.... when they're not working, there is no waffling over what's best. I would hope, though, that you continue with the stairs. Of course, you should be used to them by now so they should just be "daily activity" while you move back into your regular exercise :razz:.

Shadow

12-10-2009, 11:21 AM

My lovely Shadow,
Gosh I like you, Monty :lol: :D :lol:!
I hobbled around doing resistance as best I could - isometrics no problem.
Just don't exacerbate things - not even for the sake of resistance :).
No walks (even tho it is sunshine here) unless you count very slow trips to the john.:D
That's okay - you are hereby excused from your walks and HIIT until you've at least seen the doctor :nod:!

jilly27

12-10-2009, 12:39 PM

Will I continue using the stairs...or not...???????????

Stick with the stairs Amy!! You'll be glad you did. :)

DS and I are meeting this afternoon for a lower body workout. I promised her something diabolical, so I have to come up with a good plan! I may just have to throw some squats in there.... She hates them almost as much as lunges I think. :p I don't do squats much anymore, but feel ok about it with having someone there to spot. I have a pretty good ab workout planned as well, no crunches but plenty of pain! (the good kind)

Carol you may be stuck at home but there's plenty of body weight stuff you can do. I know you'll get something done, you're so consistent with your exercise it's quite inspiring. :D

Jilly

Parisienne

12-10-2009, 01:32 PM

Either your crossed (constantly and not only for myself, if I understand well :lol:) helped or I simply fear the starting tomorrow 8-day festival - Whatever the reason, I did my M&S!

Thu - 7 min total body warm-up + 15 min low impact aerobic (from Ada Janklowicz DVD) + 4 min stretch

I'll try to do something tomorrow, than Sat is off... in the worst case see you on Sunday. Have a great Friday, all of you!

gitfiddle

12-10-2009, 01:40 PM

Oh boy - what did you end up with?I think we're still in the teens and maybe zero with the wind chill. I could warm up the car and drive to the gym :rolleyes:, but I'm getting stuff done here at home. I'm just about to sit down and address envelopes. I believe I'll do some stretches and some wall pushups afterwards. :nod:

Shadow

12-10-2009, 03:07 PM

Stick with the stairs Amy!! You'll be glad you did.
Thanks for the back-up, Jilly :D!

DS and I are meeting this afternoon for a lower body workout. I promised her something diabolical, so I have to come up with a good plan!
And everyone talks about me :lol:!
I may just have to throw some squats in there.... She hates them almost as much as lunges I think.
You ARE cruel :p!
I have a pretty good ab workout planned as well, no crunches but plenty of pain! (the good kind)
Good heavens, she's going to think there's no end to the torture :tongue:!

Carol you may be stuck at home but there's plenty of body weight stuff you can do. I know you'll get something done, you're so consistent with your exercise it's quite inspiring.
Wow - you are really great with this "iron hand in velvet glove" stuff :D!

Shadow

12-10-2009, 03:18 PM

Either your crossed (constantly and not only for myself, if I understand well :lol:) helped or I simply fear the starting tomorrow 8-day festival - Whatever the reason, I did my M&S!
That's what counts :thumbsup:!

Thu - 7 min total body warm-up + 15 min low impact aerobic (from Ada Janklowicz DVD) + 4 min stretch
Yeah for you, Adina :D!

I'll try to do something tomorrow, than Sat is off... in the worst case see you on Sunday. Have a great Friday, all of you!
Okay - but make sure you report a workout for tomorrow or I'll be coming after you again :slywink:!

Shadow

12-10-2009, 03:19 PM

I think we're still in the teens and maybe zero with the wind chill.
Oh good - that doesn't sound too bad :).
I could warm up the car and drive to the gym :rolleyes:, but I'm getting stuff done here at home.
Hmmm.... :suspicious:.....
I'm just about to sit down and address envelopes.
Now that sounds like fun :rolleyes:
I believe I'll do some stretches and some wall pushups afterwards.
That sounds much better :D!

Mitra

12-10-2009, 04:49 PM

They finally turned up to collect the car just before six, so it was just as well that I did some exercise while I was waiting. I was irritated not to be able to get to the library to pick up the book that I ordered a while ago, that's just arrived. I'll go in the morning. Of course, the garage had booked a slot for dealing with our car today, so I hope they'll be able to do it tomorrow (and get it back to us).

Shadow

12-10-2009, 06:39 PM

They finally turned up to collect the car just before six, so it was just as well that I did some exercise while I was waiting.
Wise decision :D!
I was irritated not to be able to get to the library to pick up the book that I ordered a while ago, that's just arrived.
How frustrating :eek:! But still.... once you get that book.... we know how you tend to disappear ;)!
I'll go in the morning.
Just make sure you exercise first :lol:!
Of course, the garage had booked a slot for dealing with our car today, so I hope they'll be able to do it tomorrow (and get it back to us).
Wouldn't that be convenient :p?

Mitra

12-11-2009, 11:24 AM

How frustrating :eek:! But still.... once you get that book.... we know how you tend to disappear ;)!

Just make sure you exercise first :lol:!

In spite of going to the library first, I still managed to get in my exercise today, so I've finished my five for the week and can take the weekend off without getting one of those disappointed looks from Shadow ;). We've got the car back, too (with the MOT certificate, and a new battery).

bpm

12-11-2009, 11:25 AM

Is everyone hiding from you today dear Shadow?? OOP i see that Mitra just posted.
Today will be some stretching and that's about it since I did the resistance stuff yesterday. Now that I became used to movin' around a bit, it is boring to not be on the bike or ellipt. Oh well, soon back to it.
Have a great day and weekend

Tyrone Bill

12-11-2009, 11:36 AM

Not much on today's agenda. Main objective stay warm!! Brr!

I didn't do my regular exercise routine today. :paranoid: Instead I experimented around with the resistance bands. I like them better than the dumbbells, more versatile. I figured out a way to do bench presses and flys while seated in my recliner. I will definitley be usning them for my exercising.

jilly27

12-11-2009, 01:14 PM

Well I didn't get to torture DS with a really diabolic w/o last night. We did a workout but I didn't put in the squats. DH and I had to make an impromptu trip, his Grandma has taken a very sudden turn for the worse, she'll be gone within a week or so I think, so we drove a 2.5 hour round trip to see her in the afternoon. By the time we got back all I was really up for was just getting a workout done. :o

Not to say it wasn't a good workout, just not as energetic as I had hoped for. Sunday should be good, we'll both be better rested and have more time also. :)

Bill have fun with those bands, it's amazing the variety of things you can do with them. You can even use your chair as an anchoring point!

Jilly

Shadow

12-11-2009, 06:38 PM

In spite of going to the library first, I still managed to get in my exercise today, so I've finished my five for the week and can take the weekend off without getting one of those disappointed looks from Shadow ;).
Yeah for you, Mitra :D! You know what it's like to get one of those looks :lol:! We've got the car back, too (with the MOT certificate, and a new battery).
Wow - that doesn't seem too painful :). Mine always needed brakes or an exhaust system or something else equally expensive :rolleyes:!

Shadow

12-11-2009, 06:40 PM

Is everyone hiding from you today dear Shadow?? OOP i see that Mitra just posted.
I would hope they're not hiding from me but are exercising :p. However.... :rolleyes:.
Today will be some stretching and that's about it since I did the resistance stuff yesterday.
That's fine :nod:!
Now that I became used to movin' around a bit, it is boring to not be on the bike or ellipt.
Yes, that is a problem :(.
Oh well, soon back to it.
Yes, you will :thumbsup:!

Shadow

12-11-2009, 06:41 PM

Not much on today's agenda. Main objective stay warm!! Brr!
Hope your nasty weather doesn't last long, Bill! But it IS winter time in PA, after all, so guess nothing else can be expected, huh :slywink:?

I didn't do my regular exercise routine today. :paranoid: Instead I experimented around with the resistance bands.
Fantastic :D!
I like them better than the dumbbells, more versatile. I figured out a way to do bench presses and flys while seated in my recliner. I will definitley be usning them for my exercising.
Yahoo - that makes me very happy, Bill :thumbsup:!!!!!!!!!!! You get a gold star for the day :nod:!

Shadow

12-11-2009, 06:44 PM

Well I didn't get to torture DS with a really diabolic w/o last night.
Bummer!
DH and I had to make an impromptu trip, his Grandma has taken a very sudden turn for the worse, she'll be gone within a week or so I think, so we drove a 2.5 hour round trip to see her in the afternoon. By the time we got back all I was really up for was just getting a workout done. :o
I am so sorry about DH's Grandma :(! As for the workout, it's no wonder you weren't raring to go, Jilly! I'm just impressed you even did one after that!

Not to say it wasn't a good workout, just not as energetic as I had hoped for. Sunday should be good, we'll both be better rested and have more time also. :)
Sounds great :D! And in the meantime, a gold star to you, too, for persevering and getting that workout in :thumbsup:!

Needlewoman

12-11-2009, 07:16 PM

Now, don't fall over with shock, but I have finally found some videos of things that I can do with my resistance bands! (The one that came with them was crap by the way.) All I need to do is figure out which are for lower, and which for upper, body and I am good to go on alternate weekdays a la Gitfiddle as of Monday. I also came across a seated routine on about.com which I hadn't seen before. I must have just hit on a magic combination of words for Google this morning.

gitfiddle

12-12-2009, 01:07 AM

I had a terrific workout today. Upper body, arc trainer and rowing machine. I walked in all tired and stressed and walked out feeling energized and even social!

Tyrone Bill

12-12-2009, 09:40 AM

Good morning gang.

I'll be spending the weekend working up a good routine using the resistance bands. I'm working on a routine to cover all the major muscle groups.

Everybody have a good day.

Needlewoman

12-12-2009, 10:38 AM

Bill, the videos that I found yesterday are here, if they are of any use to you. There is one that can be done sitting down.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_videos.asp

I see now that they have workouts for lower and Upper body, so I will watch them later and see if they will suit my purposes, rather than having to figure out my own. (One that I found a couple of weeks ago was going well until the trainer laid the band on the ground and proceeded to jump over it, crossing his feet in mid air:confused:)

Tyrone Bill

12-12-2009, 12:07 PM

gitfiddle

12-12-2009, 12:30 PM

Now, don't fall over with shock, but I have finally found some videos of things that I can do with my resistance bands! No shock at all, Needlewoman! I know you'll make them work for you. :)

Shadow

12-13-2009, 07:34 AM

Shadow

12-13-2009, 07:35 AM

I had a terrific workout today. Upper body, arc trainer and rowing machine. I walked in all tired and stressed and walked out feeling energized and even social!
Wow - that must have been one awesome workout :eek: :thumbsup: :p!

Shadow

12-13-2009, 07:36 AM

I'll be spending the weekend working up a good routine using the resistance bands. I'm working on a routine to cover all the major muscle groups.
Sounds fantastic to me, Bill :nod: :thumbsup: :D!

Parisienne

12-13-2009, 12:48 PM

I am supposed to report for Friday, so here I am:D:

Fri- TaeBo with Shellie: Upper Body & Lower Body (+/- 22 min)

Shadow

12-13-2009, 01:29 PM

I am supposed to report for Friday, so here I am:D:

Fri- TaeBo with Shellie: Upper Body & Lower Body (+/- 22 min)
Way to go, Adina :thumbsup:! Glad you didn't forget :razz:!

jilly27

12-13-2009, 03:53 PM

Heading to the gym in an hour. Good thing I made plans to meet my sister there or I might have whimped out. A bit too much wine last night.... Boy it sure doesn't take much alcohol these days to get me tipsy and hung over! :lol: I will push myself through a workout and hopefully feel better by the end of it.

Jilly

jilly27

12-14-2009, 01:33 AM

Well I'm glad I made myself go to the gym, I did feel better when we were done. I even made us do squats! :evil: We did a full body slow burn style w/o and some stretching.

Jilly

Needlewoman

12-14-2009, 07:19 AM

My day/week has not started as I planned it, and I have no report of resistance exercise to make, nor will I, even though it is still only just gone midday :D

Just as I was having my breakfast shake I got the offer of a cancellation appointment to have my tooth extracted, so I agreed rather than have to wait until 21st January. I am not allowed to do vigorous exercise for a few days. I asked about resistance with my tubes, and was told not today or tomorrow, and see how I feel, and whether I have had any problems with the extraction site, on Wednesday. The dentist offered to write me a note :exclamation: but I explained that you were in the US so not to bother :)

Shadow

12-14-2009, 10:59 AM

Well I'm glad I made myself go to the gym, I did feel better when we were done. I even made us do squats! :evil: We did a full body slow burn style w/o and some stretching.

Jilly
Way to go, Jilly :D!!! Sometimes those firm commitments are all that keep us in line, huh ;)?! Times like that it's really nice to have a workout partner - or to be obsessed by a guilty complex :lol:!

Shadow

12-14-2009, 11:01 AM

Just as I was having my breakfast shake I got the offer of a cancellation appointment to have my tooth extracted, so I agreed rather than have to wait until 21st January. I am not allowed to do vigorous exercise for a few days. I asked about resistance with my tubes, and was told not today or tomorrow, and see how I feel, and whether I have had any problems with the extraction site, on Wednesday.
I think the tooth was more important :nod:. Maybe when the appointment is over and the pain gone, you'll even know what week of the month it is :razz: :tongue:.
The dentist offered to write me a note :exclamation: but I explained that you were in the US so not to bother :)
:lol:!