Movers & Shakers - January 17 - 23

[Shadow]

I just know someone is going to want to get a jump start on the week and will want to come here and brag about it, right :suspicious: :razz: ;)?

Well, I can have my dreams, can't I :p?

But hopefully someone will mosey in and report something :slywink:.

[Karole]

Here to report that I read your post !!

[Karole]

I want to report I read your post again !! (And you say I never pay attention to you):D

[Needlewoman]

:lol::lol::lol:

Same plan for me, except that I am going to print a tick off chart so that I know what to do each day, and not get confused like I did last week, although I think I probably did do the right numbers of workouts :confused:

[Needlewoman]

Been out for my walk now, and feel much better for it on several levels. Resistance tube stuff will start tomorrow morning.

[Shadow]

Here to report that I read your post !!
Yup - take it slow, Karole ;).... Wouldn't want you to jump into anything :lol:!

I want to report I read your post again !! (And you say I never pay attention to you)
Wow.... you are leaving me speechless at your eager attention to detail... :rolleyes:... :lol:!

[Shadow]

:lol::lol::lol:

Same plan for me, except that I am going to print a tick off chart so that I know what to do each day, and not get confused like I did last week, although I think I probably did do the right numbers of workouts :confused:
Great idea, NW :D!

Been out for my walk now, and feel much better for it on several levels. Resistance tube stuff will start tomorrow morning.
Awesome :thumbsup:! Great start to the week :nod:!

[Karole]

My dh and I took a brisk walk again today for a total of 36 min. It was very pleasant as the sun was out and the temp was in the high 60's . wahoo

[cshelia]

My hubby and I went for a hike today. The weather was wonderful for it. We went 2.5 miles, a lot of up and down hill, although it felt like there was more ups.:lol: It took 1 1/2 hours with a total of about 50 mins hiking and 40 mins. sitting and enjoying the views, and of course a couple of breathers in there. We spent 25 of the 40 mins at the peak, a very pretty view.:)

We are going to try and go hiking 2 times a week, if the weather permits, to get ourselves ready for Hawaii. We know that there is at least 2 hikes we want to go on there.

Happy exercising everyone!!!

[jilly27]

I actually made myself go on my eliptical for 30 min. today. I hate cardio machines....:peeved: Biking is great, running in place getting nowhere not so interesting. I suppose I could bike in the rain but that takes a lot of fun out of it. Anyway I did some sprinting intervals and got good and warm for some stretching afterwards. I have the opposite problem of many of Shadows minions, love to weight train, whine, grumble and complain about cardio. :o

I am going to be having some surgery in a couple of weeks which will lay me up for a few weeks, so I'm trying to get in as good shape as possible before then, hence adding in some cardio.

Jilly

[bpm]

Monday- Guess everyone is busy working out this morning, right dear Shadow??
Today was a 20 minute warmup followed by resistance for UB and LB.
We too are having a break in the weather on the sunny side so a walk on the boardwalk is in order.
Enjoy

[Shadow]

My dh and I took a brisk walk again today for a total of 36 min. It was very pleasant as the sun was out and the temp was in the high 60's . wahoo
Sounds like a wonderful outing :thumbsup: :D!

[Shadow]

My hubby and I went for a hike today. The weather was wonderful for it. We went 2.5 miles, a lot of up and down hill, although it felt like there was more ups.:lol: It took 1 1/2 hours with a total of about 50 mins hiking and 40 mins. sitting and enjoying the views, and of course a couple of breathers in there. We spent 25 of the 40 mins at the peak, a very pretty view.:)
Wow - that's awesome, Sheila :D! Sounds like a great hike with a bit of romance thrown in ;)!

We are going to try and go hiking 2 times a week, if the weather permits, to get ourselves ready for Hawaii. We know that there is at least 2 hikes we want to go on there.
Way to plan for that trip :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I actually made myself go on my eliptical for 30 min. today. I hate cardio machines....:peeved: Biking is great, running in place getting nowhere not so interesting.
No, not interesting at all - so extra kudos to you for getting it done :D!
I suppose I could bike in the rain but that takes a lot of fun out of it.
Oh yeah :nod:!
Anyway I did some sprinting intervals and got good and warm for some stretching afterwards.
Great going, Jilly!
I have the opposite problem of many of Shadows minions, love to weight train, whine, grumble and complain about cardio. :o
We are definitely kindred spirits there! But at least you like to ride your bike - I can't even say that :lol:!

I am going to be having some surgery in a couple of weeks which will lay me up for a few weeks, so I'm trying to get in as good shape as possible before then, hence adding in some cardio.
Oh boy - not something to look forward to :eek:! But I am very impressed you're laying a good foundation for your recovery :thumbsup:!

[Mitra]

I've exercised today.

[Shadow]

Monday- Guess everyone is busy working out this morning, right dear Shadow??
I live in hope, Monty ;)!
Today was a 20 minute warmup followed by resistance for UB and LB.
Great job :D!
We too are having a break in the weather on the sunny side so a walk on the boardwalk is in order.
Enjoy
Sounds like a wonderful plan :nod:!

[Shadow]

I've exercised today.
Good girl, Mitra :D! I can tell how enthused you were to be doing it, too :razz: :p ;) :lol:!!!!

[Mitra]

:lol: I keep hoping that part will come.
Well.... now is probably not the time to tell you how long I've waited for it to come :rolleyes:.....
I'm going to get a bit of walking in later, because I'm going to a French group this evening.
Sounds good :D!

[Shadow]

Oh for Pete's sake, Mitra - I didn't mean to edit your comment :o. Guess I got too excited seeing you here :p.....

See what happens when you're the star of the show?????

[cshelia]

5th day in a row. I'm starting to get tired. But I didn't have a hard job today, so I felt like I needed to exercise while I could. Tomorrow will be the same work wise. I supervise my dept when my supervisor is out, and it usually isn't a hard day, and that's what I did today and will do tomorrow. But by Weds. I might need a break.

Anyway, treadmill, 30 mins, up to 6% incline, speed up to 3.5, went 1.62 miles and burned 233 calories(I think).

Down 4lbs this week:D

[Mitra]

Oh for Pete's sake, Mitra - I didn't mean to edit your comment :o. Guess I got too excited seeing you here :p.....

See what happens when you're the star of the show?????

:lol: Those two buttons are just too close together :peeved:.

[Shadow]

5th day in a row. I'm starting to get tired. But I didn't have a hard job today, so I felt like I needed to exercise while I could.
I understand the feeling, Sheila, but be careful not to burn out, okay :)?
Tomorrow will be the same work wise. I supervise my dept when my supervisor is out, and it usually isn't a hard day, and that's what I did today and will do tomorrow. But by Weds. I might need a break.
A break sounds good :nod:.

Anyway, treadmill, 30 mins, up to 6% incline, speed up to 3.5, went 1.62 miles and burned 233 calories(I think).
Awesome :thumbsup:!

Down 4lbs this week:D
My oh my - you are rockin', Sheila :D :D :D!!!!

[Shadow]

:lol: Those two buttons are just too close together :peeved:.
Yes, and heaven knows, I don't need any more challenges than I already have :rolleyes:.

Glad you're so understanding, though :D! Makes me feel a bit (just a bit, mind you ;) ) less of a goofball :o.

[Mitra]

Yes, and heaven knows, I don't need any more challenges than I already have :rolleyes:.

Glad you're so understanding, though :D! Makes me feel a bit (just a bit, mind you ;) ) less of a goofball :o.

I have to admit that the reason I understand is that I've done the same thing myself :o.

So even if you're not much less of a goofball, you're not alone :D.

[Rhyme'n Reason]

My exercise today was walking. I walked the entire perimeter of our grocery store--it's huge--and up and down a few aisles. I'm fairly slow, but I felt pretty good afterward. My knee was talking to me a bit, so I rested it for a while when I got home and then went out to a clothes store to check on a couple of things.

[gitfiddle]

My knee was talking to me a bit,...Maybe we could introduce our knees, Ruth, so they could talk to each other instead of crabbing at us! :p

Mine is howling tonight. I had a good workout and twenty minutes on the arc trainer. I might should have not done so much because they were hurting yesterday, which I attributed to the weather. Anyway, then I walked through the grocery store for an hour and that cooked it. :(

Part of my workout was carrying groceries from my car into the house. It took three trips! ;)

[Rhyme'n Reason]

I'm all for letting them talk to each other, Carol. I wouldn't call mine "howling" today, but I'm definitely more aware of it because I'm not sure what pain is from the healing fracture and what is from the arthritis. My husband doesn't want me carrying groceries yet, so I didn't have to do that when I got home...but as soon as I get a clean bill of health, that'll be part of my job again.

[jilly27]

[QUOTE=gitfiddle;102321]Maybe we could introduce our knees, Ruth, so they could talk to each other instead of crabbing at us! :p


We could make it a conference call and mine will join in too. ;)



twenty minutes on the arc trainer


I finally know exactly what an arc trainer looks like. We have a show on the discovery channel here called How It's Made and they showed how arc trainers are built the other day.

Sis and I had a good leg and ab workout today, Thurs. will be upper body. I will do some more torture on the eliptical tomorrow. :peeved:

Jilly

[Shadow]

So even if you're not much less of a goofball, you're not alone :D.
Thanks - I think :lol:! Ah well - being goofy just makes life more fun and amusing, right ;)?

[Shadow]

My exercise today was walking. I walked the entire perimeter of our grocery store--it's huge--and up and down a few aisles. I'm fairly slow, but I felt pretty good afterward.
This isn't a race, Ruth ;). The object is to get into it slowly so I think you're doing just great :thumbsup:!
My knee was talking to me a bit, so I rested it for a while when I got home and then went out to a clothes store to check on a couple of things.
Well done :D!

[Shadow]

Mine is howling tonight.
I hope it has at least quieted down to a dull roar by now :eek:!
I had a good workout and twenty minutes on the arc trainer. I might should have not done so much because they were hurting yesterday, which I attributed to the weather. Anyway, then I walked through the grocery store for an hour and that cooked it. :(
Not your wisest choice, by far :rolleyes:. Me thinks in the future that when they're achy, you should cut them some slack at least one place or the other ;). You can always be more gung-ho on a pain-free day :).

Part of my workout was carrying groceries from my car into the house. It took three trips! ;)
Wow! Hopefully it was all good stuff :p!

[Shadow]

Sis and I had a good leg and ab workout today, Thurs. will be upper body.
Good for you and sis, Jilly :D!!!!

I will do some more torture on the eliptical tomorrow. :peeved:
Oh gosh - the fun just never ends :rolleyes:!

[gitfiddle]

I hope it has at least quieted down to a dull roar by now :eek:! Quite a bit, actually. Thanks!


Not your wisest choice, by far :rolleyes:. Me thinks in the future that when they're achy, you should cut them some slack at least one place or the other ;). You can always be more gung-ho on a pain-free day :).
I really think the store did more harm than the gym, but I'm going to take it easy tonight.

Wow! Hopefully it was all good stuff :p!It was! DH has to buy his own junk food. :cool:

[Karole]

Hi, no exercise yesterday as I was gone all day and to pooped when I finally got home. But today is a different story: I did my 15 min. workout with weights and in fact just finished it....sigh.

[Shadow]

It was! DH has to buy his own junk food. :cool:
Well, if you can't get him to the gym even when YOU pay his membership :rolleyes: that's the least he can do :razz: :p! Glad you're going to give that knee a break tonight :nod:!

[Shadow]

Hi, no exercise yesterday as I was gone all day and to pooped when I finally got home. But today is a different story: I did my 15 min. workout with weights and in fact just finished it....sigh.
Good girl :D! Now, about yesterday ... :suspicious: ...

[CyberAly]

Hello all!

I worked out for the first time in a LONG time yesterday. It felt great, although it was tough.

I followed the outline in PPLP
-stretch
-eek! a lion! (aka sprints) (30 seconds at 6.0-7.0 followed by 30-60 seconds at 3.5, 6 sets)
-escape the rhino (jumped onto a 12" platform 3x in a row, rest, 5 sets)
-moving across the stream (jumped right to left 4 times one way, then back 2x)
-getting a buffalo (pushups, which i can't do yet so i did 10 seconds of plank 5x; squats 10 seconds 5x, ab crunches 5 seconds 5x, more pushups, then more abs. 1 set of all)
-defend the camp (took a medecine ball and held it over my head and "threw" it down without letting go then lifted it back up. Oy. My arms are dying. 10x down/up, 5 sets)
-stretch

Yowza! I love running (planning to do a half marathon this spring) but I always neglect my strengthening... especially upper body. I'm sore today but looking forward to working out again in a couple days.

[Shadow]

Hi and welcome to M&S, CyberAly! What an awesome workout! Boy are you gonna feel it tomorrow, though :razz: :nod:! We have several here who resist resistance work :rolleyes: but not to worry, there are a few of us who love resistance work and we're pretty sure to get in a reminder or two that it needs to be done ;).

[Shadow]

Okay, gang, we have several who are missing :mad: :angry:. Come out from where you're hiding or I'm going to start making a list and it won't be pretty when I start calling names :evil: :suspicious:!

[CyberAly]

i'm feeling it today (worked out yesterday afternoon). My arms whine every time i lift them up, but I also feel incredibly strong! I wasn't able to do as much as the drs eades suggest in the book, but i will get stronger, bit by bit! and we all start where we are! i love working out...

[cshelia]

I've decided that today is my rest day, will get to work on the treadmill tomorrow.

[Tyrone Bill]

I'm keeping up with my morning stretching. I'm a little under the weather today.

[gitfiddle]

I did take it easy, Shadow. I did twenty mins of decorous rowing and some thigh resistance. Tomorrow will be a rest day. Oddly, my knees have been just fine today. It's so crazy. I still think it might have something to do with the weather. :suspicious:

[Needlewoman]

Did lower body Monday, and upper this morning. I am finding the lower body really difficult to do because problems with balance, and so I don't think I am likely to be getting much, if any benefit from it. I am thinking of changing to a 20 minute seated whole body workout instead. Would doing that on Tuesdays and Fridays be a good plan, or should I do it 3 times a week?

[Shadow]

i'm feeling it today (worked out yesterday afternoon). My arms whine every time i lift them up, but I also feel incredibly strong! I wasn't able to do as much as the drs eades suggest in the book, but i will get stronger, bit by bit! and we all start where we are! i love working out...
Perfect outlook, Aly :D!!! Keep that attitude and you'll be stronger in no time :nod:!

[Shadow]

I've decided that today is my rest day, will get to work on the treadmill tomorrow.
And a well-deserved rest day it is :)!

[Shadow]

I'm keeping up with my morning stretching. I'm a little under the weather today.
Get well soon, Bill!!!!

[Shadow]

I did take it easy, Shadow.
Good girl :thumbsup:!
I did twenty mins of decorous rowing and some thigh resistance.
Well done!
Tomorrow will be a rest day.
Sounds like a great idea ;).
Oddly, my knees have been just fine today. It's so crazy. I still think it might have something to do with the weather. :suspicious:
I definitely believe weather plays a big factor :nod:!

[Shadow]

Did lower body Monday, and upper this morning.
Glad to see you here, NW :D! Well done on those workouts!
I am finding the lower body really difficult to do because problems with balance, and so I don't think I am likely to be getting much, if any benefit from it.
Believe me, you are :). Actually, working on balance is one of the best exercises for the whole body that there is because it involves everything :nod:. Maybe you should focus on that for now....
I am thinking of changing to a 20 minute seated whole body workout instead. Would doing that on Tuesdays and Fridays be a good plan, or should I do it 3 times a week?
If I'm doing total body, I aim for 3 a week. However, I do think instead of giving up the standing part, you really would be best off aiming to work on your balance :). Balance - and flexibility - are things we lose as we age so if you're having problems now, imagine how you'll be 20 years from now :razz:....

[Tyrone Bill]

Keeping the stretching thing going. Feeling a little better today, just tired, I least I could eat.

[Shadow]

Keeping the stretching thing going. Feeling a little better today, just tired, I least I could eat.
Keep taking care of yourself, Bill! Hope you get well soon! Any word on those tests yet :)?

[Shadow]

Okay, gang, my "naughty" list is growing by leaps and bounds :mad:!

Today's MIAs are:
Karole
Mitra
Ruth
Jilly
Sheila
Carol


MIAs for an even longer stretch :angry: are:
Monty
Amy
Adina
Martha

[Mitra]

It probably says something about my lack of an adventurous spirit that I quite like getting my name on the naughty list, but that I don't want to be too naughty, so I did do my exercise, but didn't check in :o. I'm on track with three so far this week.

[Shadow]

It probably says something about my lack of an adventurous spirit that I quite like getting my name on the naughty list, but that I don't want to be too naughty, so I did do my exercise, but didn't check in :o. I'm on track with three so far this week.
:lol: :lol: :lol:!!!

That must be the problem with almost everyone here - any "press" is "good press" right :rolleyes:? Somehow I think that only works for politicians and movie stars :slywink: :p :razz:!

[Tyrone Bill]

Keep taking care of yourself, Bill! Hope you get well soon! Any word on those tests yet :)?

Thanks Shadow! As far as the tests, haven't had them yet. All my medical needs are taken care of by the VA hospital, at times a slow moving organization. The tests are scheduled for the second week of February. The doctor explained it a process of inserting small needles at crucial points then stimulated with electricity. They are interested in time lapse between the stimulation and the reaction. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes.

[gitfiddle]

My dear, this is my REST DAY! :jawDrop: Don't put me on your naughty list. Puhleeze! Go yell at Mitra some more. She seems to be getting an "attitude"! :tongue:

Bill, I'm glad you're feeling a little better today! :)

[cshelia]

Sorry so late Shadow. I came straight home and exercised, and then my daughter had me do her taxes online, and then I had to cook and eat.:)

Ifit treadmill, 30 mins, up to 10% incline(5 mins) stayed on 8% for 6 mins(whew), speed up to 3.5, went 1.52 miles and burned 255 calories.
Week 3, program 3, phase 1. Next workout will be week 4.

[Karole]

I did 15 min. on the elliptical this afternoon and forgot to tell you about it. It's resistance on schedule for tomorrow. sigh...

[jilly27]

I've been really good this week, have done something every day, how'd I get on the naughtly list :confused::lol:

Being on the west coast I tend to check in later than everyone else, but its only 8pm here.

I did 30 min of cardio torture again yesterday and today I went out to my brothers' place for a workout. They have a new DVD they've been using called S.W.A.T; strength, weight loss, abs, toning. Its done by some guy who is, apparently, an actual SWAT team member, calls himself Commander Tom (?) I think. :lol: It's a pretty good workout, broken down into the four different segments. It's one of those workouts with light to moderate weight, lots of reps and you never stop moving. He's really big on pushups and burpees. :peeved:

Tomorrow is upper body with my sis, but as I used really light weights today I don't think it will be a problem rest wise.

See y'all tomorrow,

Jilly

[Needlewoman]

However, I do think instead of giving up the standing part, you really would be best off aiming to work on your balance :). Balance - and flexibility - are things we lose as we age so if you're having problems now, imagine how you'll be 20 years from now :razz:....
Well, if you insist, but that makes today a rest day. So thank you!!

Jilly, I know I'm going to regret asking but what on earth is a burpee?

[bpm]

Ah Shadow, my lady fair, :)
Not only the naughty list but the "A" naughty list..... quite impressed that you missed me.

[Shadow]

Thanks Shadow! As far as the tests, haven't had them yet. All my medical needs are taken care of by the VA hospital, at times a slow moving organization. The tests are scheduled for the second week of February.
Oh good - I wasn't sure if they'd even gotten scheduled yet or not :). By then you'll be all better (right ;)?) and ready to go :nod:.
The doctor explained it a process of inserting small needles at crucial points then stimulated with electricity. They are interested in time lapse between the stimulation and the reaction. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes.
Yes - please do :thumbsup:! I don't know whether to say I hope it doesn't hurt - because I don't want you in pain; or to say I hope they DO hurt to show you're "connections" are firing :o...

[Shadow]

Ah Shadow, my lady fair, :)
Not only the naughty list but the "A" naughty list..... quite impressed that you missed me.
Of course I missed you, Monty :tears:! I was actually going to do it sooner but thought maybe you'd squeak in right before I called your name like you did the last time ;).

Now that you've flattered me, do you have anything to report :suspicious:?

[Shadow]

My dear, this is my REST DAY! :jawDrop: Don't put me on your naughty list. Puhleeze! Go yell at Mitra some more. She seems to be getting an "attitude"! :tongue:
:lol:!!! I know it's your rest day but I STILL want to hear from you ;). If I try to separate out the lazy people from the resting people, I'm going to loose what bit of sanity I have :razz:. Besides, it gets lonely around here when everyone is away...

PS - The only true "naughty" people are the ones who haven't been here all week. I just called you all naughty to get your attention :tongue:!

[Shadow]

Sorry so late Shadow. I came straight home and exercised, and then my daughter had me do her taxes online, and then I had to cook and eat.:)
Well, all that would certainly keep you busy :p! And since all the reasons were legit - no excuses needed :D! (Of course, if you hadn't exercised, we'd be having an entirely different discussion :slywink:!)

Ifit treadmill, 30 mins, up to 10% incline(5 mins) stayed on 8% for 6 mins(whew), speed up to 3.5, went 1.52 miles and burned 255 calories.
Week 3, program 3, phase 1. Next workout will be week 4.
Awesome :D :D :D!

[Shadow]

I did 15 min. on the elliptical this afternoon and forgot to tell you about it.
Good girl!
It's resistance on schedule for tomorrow. sigh...
Even better :D!

Now tell me, my dear, why are you so quiet lately :suspicious: :( :suspicious:???? I miss your chatter - even when it is solely to give me grief!

[Shadow]

I've been really good this week, have done something every day, how'd I get on the naughtly list :confused::lol:

Being on the west coast I tend to check in later than everyone else, but its only 8pm here.
As I told Carol, it was lonely here so anyone who didn't check in yesterday before I left got on "the list" - but no worries, it was just 'cause I missed ya, not because you were being irresponsible :D!


I did 30 min of cardio torture again yesterday and today I went out to my brothers' place for a workout. They have a new DVD they've been using called S.W.A.T; strength, weight loss, abs, toning. Its done by some guy who is, apparently, an actual SWAT team member, calls himself Commander Tom (?) I think. :lol: It's a pretty good workout, broken down into the four different segments. It's one of those workouts with light to moderate weight, lots of reps and you never stop moving. He's really big on pushups and burpees. :peeved:
I HATE pushups and not this next cycle but the one after than, I will be doing workouts that have close to 150 spaced throughout the hour. Not a lot of joy to be had on those days :p!

Tomorrow is upper body with my sis, but as I used really light weights today I don't think it will be a problem rest wise.
Nah - I'm sure you'll be just fine :)!

[Shadow]

To everyone - especially those off yesterday or those who just didn't get checked in before I left my job for the day....

It seems no matter how I do it or phrase it, if I leave someone off my list, I invariable upset them because they think I've forgotten them or they're not special enough to be named. So I've just learned to name everyone to save all the grief ;).

However, I don't want to upset anyone who was just resting or hadn't gotten here yet. Trust me - I know the faithful few and I know the ones who have to be hauled to the carpet kicking and screaming :slywink:.

So if your conscience is clear, no worries about a list - naughty OR nice. I just didn't want anyone thinking they weren't important enough to count....

Is that all clear as mud :)?

[Shadow]

Well, if you insist, but that makes today a rest day. So thank you!!
Oh no - thank YOU for checking in :D! Like everyone else in this group, you're missed when you're not here whether your have exercise to report or not :).

[gitfiddle]

So if your conscience is clear, no worries about a list - naughty OR nice. I just didn't want anyone thinking they weren't important enough to count....

:rolleyes: OOOOOOOOO-kay, girlfriend, I'll make it a point to check in even on rest days so you don't have to stress. I know that behind that stern whip lives a heart of butter. :) You're keeping track because we crawled in for some discipline! :tongue:

BTW, my bag is packed for tonight's workout! :cool:

[Mitra]

My dear, this is my REST DAY! :jawDrop: Don't put me on your naughty list. Puhleeze! Go yell at Mitra some more. She seems to be getting an "attitude"! :tongue:

:p I don't need to be yelled at, I've done my stuff for today :cool:.

[Shadow]

:rolleyes: OOOOOOOOO-kay, girlfriend, I'll make it a point to check in even on rest days so you don't have to stress.
Thank you :D! Although I DO excel at stressing :rolleyes:....
I know that behind that stern whip lives a heart of butter. :)
:o....
You're keeping track because we crawled in for some discipline!
Well, I'm trying, anyway :p!

BTW, my bag is packed for tonight's workout! :cool:
Awesome :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

:p I don't need to be yelled at, I've done my stuff for today :cool:.
Well shoot - NOW who am I gonna flog :suspicious: :p :razz: :lol:???????

[bpm]

The Shadow's Now that you've flattered me, do you have anything to report :suspicious:?
Oh that!!!!!!! :D
Let's see......Today usual stretching warmup and resistance UB/LB with free weights.
Yesterday elliptical for warmup and rest up
Tuesday stretching warmup and resistance w bands and isometrics
Tomorrow will be a 5 mile jog wearing ankle chains followed by 3 sets/10 reps of upper body WO with 50# free weights.
I reserve the right to revise tomorrow's wo as I see fit :p;):)

[Mitra]

Well shoot - NOW who am I gonna flog :suspicious: :p :razz: :lol:???????

Shall I skip tomorrow then?

[Shadow]

Oh that!!!!!!!
It's always in the details, isn't it :lol:?????
Let's see......Today usual stretching warmup and resistance UB/LB with free weights.
Yesterday elliptical for warmup and rest up
Tuesday stretching warmup and resistance w bands and isometrics
Well done :thumbsup:!
Tomorrow will be a 5 mile jog wearing ankle chains followed by 3 sets/10 reps of upper body WO with 50# free weights.
Aha - you are testing me to make sure I read everything, aren't you :razz: :suspicious: :p???????? Caught ya! The Shadow really DOES know ;)!
I reserve the right to revise tomorrow's wo as I see fit
I think you should go for it, Monty :tongue:.

[Shadow]

Shall I skip tomorrow then?
No :eek: :eek: :eek:!!!!!!!!!!

There are still MIAs so I don't think I'll be short people to holler at ;)! Nice of you to offer and all that, though :rolleyes:....

[Mitra]

No :eek: :eek: :eek:!!!!!!!!!!

There are still MIAs so I don't think I'll be short people to holler at ;)! Nice of you to offer and all that, though :rolleyes:....

Oh well, if you're sure... Just let me know if you change your mind.

[CyberAly]

Ok, I am finally unsore enough to work out again! I can still feel it but stretching every day has helped.

I'll be revisiting my cavegirl world for the workout tonight: sprints, pushups, squats, crunches, vertical jumps, alternating side jumps... should be fun!

Hope you all are having a great day! We're trying to stay dry here in CA...

[Shadow]

Oh well, if you're sure... Just let me know if you change your mind.
I promise to let you know immediately should such a thing happen! Or better yet, you just figure the miracle word is coming when you see pigs flying in the British skies :lol: :razz: ;)!

[Shadow]

Ok, I am finally unsore enough to work out again! I can still feel it but stretching every day has helped.
Stretching is definitely something we need to do :nod:! Glad to know you were keeping up with it :thumbsup:!

I'll be revisiting my cavegirl world for the workout tonight: sprints, pushups, squats, crunches, vertical jumps, alternating side jumps... should be fun!
Wow - you are one brave woman to tackle that workout :D!

Hope you all are having a great day! We're trying to stay dry here in CA...
Oh dear - I hope you're not where the mudslides are :eek:!!!

[cshelia]

Ifit treadmill, 30 mins, up to 10% incline(1min),speed up to 3.4, went 1.57 miles and burned 242 calories.

About 10 mins into walk, my legs felt like they were trying to cramp, but I pushed through and it quite after a few mins. I've been taking potassium, so I figured my legs were just tired from work.

[Shadow]

Ifit treadmill, 30 mins, up to 10% incline(1min),speed up to 3.4, went 1.57 miles and burned 242 calories.

About 10 mins into walk, my legs felt like they were trying to cramp, but I pushed through and it quite after a few mins. I've been taking potassium, so I figured my legs were just tired from work.
Way to go, Sheila! Sometimes getting over that "hump" is the hardest part of the whole workout :nod:!

[gitfiddle]

A bit easier on the weights today, as I think my shoulder resents the fly I did last week. Fifteen mins on the arc trainer. A trip to the chiro to top it off. :)

[jilly27]

Made it through the day. whew. I'm tired now, not used to all this running around. :rolleyes: Did upper body tonight, tomorrow will be eliptical :peeved: again.

It's true about getting over that 'hump'. I said to someone at the gym one time that for me the first 30 minutes are the hardest. She asked how long I go for so I told her, I do 30 minutes. :)

Jilly

[Tyrone Bill]

More stretching started my day.

Oh good - I wasn't sure if they'd even gotten scheduled yet or not :). By then you'll be all better (right ;)?) and ready to go :nod:.

I'm really not sure, I'm trying to get some short walks in a couple times a week.

Yes - please do :thumbsup:! I don't know whether to say I hope it doesn't hurt - because I don't want you in pain; or to say I hope they DO hurt to show you're "connections" are firing :o...

I'm told its relatively painless. Just a little stick from the needles. The reaction is more a measured reaction than an actual visual reaction. I'm no sure but I think they're measuring time lapse between two insertion points. I think!

[Needlewoman]

I have a headache today and feel cold and shivery, so not going to do anything. Hope I am not going down with some bug or other :paranoid:

[bpm]

For Shadow appeasement.
No exercise today.... just early am stretching

[Karole]

(((Needle)))) Hope you are back to feeling better very soon !!

Shadow I must confess I failed to get any exercise done yesterday after a trip to the vet with my dog, Samson and my cat Delilah for their annual shots. Then we had unexpected company and lo and behold the day was gone !!

But today is a different story as I have already done 10 min. upper body with bands and 11 min. lower body , some bands and some not. Anyway it is done and reported.
sigh.....

[Shadow]

A bit easier on the weights today, as I think my shoulder resents the fly I did last week. Fifteen mins on the arc trainer. A trip to the chiro to top it off. :)
Awesome :D! Well, not the wonky shoulder ;) but everything else sounds great :p!

[Shadow]

Made it through the day. whew. I'm tired now, not used to all this running around. Did upper body tonight, tomorrow will be eliptical again.
Oh boy :rolleyes:..... Not exactly something to make you want to jump right into it, huh ;)?

It's true about getting over that 'hump'. I said to someone at the gym one time that for me the first 30 minutes are the hardest. She asked how long I go for so I told her, I do 30 minutes. :)
:lol:!

[Shadow]

More stretching started my day.
Way to go :D!

I'm really not sure, I'm trying to get some short walks in a couple times a week.
That would be great :thumbsup:!

I'm told its relatively painless. Just a little stick from the needles. The reaction is more a measured reaction than an actual visual reaction. I'm no sure but I think they're measuring time lapse between two insertion points. I think!
Well I hate to say it but.... rather you than me :razz:! But I'm sure compared to what you go through everyday, it will be a breeze :)!

[Shadow]

I have a headache today and feel cold and shivery, so not going to do anything. Hope I am not going down with some bug or other :paranoid:
Rest up and take care of yourself, NW! Hope you feel better soon :)!

[Shadow]

For Shadow appeasement.
Well you know what happens if the Shadow isn't happy :lol:!
No exercise today.... just early am stretching
Sounds great :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Shadow I must confess I failed to get any exercise done yesterday after a trip to the vet with my dog, Samson and my cat Delilah for their annual shots. Then we had unexpected company and lo and behold the day was gone !!
That's okay, Karole. But only because I'm a softie for animals ;). People, on the other hand... :rolleyes:. How cool to name your animals Samson and Delilah :D! That really is an awesome name for a cat, ya know :nod:! What kind are they?

But today is a different story as I have already done 10 min. upper body with bands and 11 min. lower body , some bands and some not. Anyway it is done and reported.
Awesome :thumbsup: :D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sigh.....
Still not your perky self, huh :(?

[Tyrone Bill]

Looks like an inside day! Freezing rain, just what we need!

Started my day with some stretching. Not much going on today. Should be a good day for quitar playing.

[CyberAly]

Ok, I am finally unsore enough to work out again! I can still feel it but stretching every day has helped.

I'll be revisiting my cavegirl world for the workout tonight: sprints, pushups, squats, crunches, vertical jumps, alternating side jumps... should be fun!

Hope you all are having a great day! We're trying to stay dry here in CA...

Ok, went to the gym last night.

- sprints: shortened my recovery times between bursts. running at 7.0 mph, walking/recovery at 3.5
- vertical jumps: did 4 jumps onto a 12 inch high platform followed by 30 secs rest; 5 cycles
- "getting the buffalo" (pushups, squats, crunches, pushups, crunches) this was easier than the last time, but I can't do pushups yet... still doing plank
- crossing the river: this is hard mostly because I look so silly! I try to jump from one line on the floor to the next (about 4 feet probably).
- defending the camp: took the medicine ball and swung it hard out and down to the knees, then back up over my head. i think these are the hardest ones! 10 swings, rest, 5 cycles.

One of the trainers at the gym suggested I go to the boot camp workout at 8:00 am Saturday morning. :jawDrop: I might try it though. Not as sore today as I was earlier this week.

Happy Friday y'all! Will check in on Monday.

[Karole]

Shadow my dog is a Yorkie (long hair of course) hence the name Samson. Delilah is a gray stripe cat with a tail that actually looks like a raccoon. The yorkie weighs 6 pounds and the cat weighs 10 pounds so he better watch it. I really should put her on PP as everyone thinks she is pg.

[Shadow]

Looks like an inside day! Freezing rain, just what we need!
That's what my sister had all night last night. Rather you guys than me!

Started my day with some stretching. Not much going on today. Should be a good day for quitar playing.
That sounds like fun :nod:!

[Shadow]

Ok, went to the gym last night.

- sprints: shortened my recovery times between bursts. running at 7.0 mph, walking/recovery at 3.5
- vertical jumps: did 4 jumps onto a 12 inch high platform followed by 30 secs rest; 5 cycles
- "getting the buffalo" (pushups, squats, crunches, pushups, crunches) this was easier than the last time, but I can't do pushups yet... still doing plank
- crossing the river: this is hard mostly because I look so silly! I try to jump from one line on the floor to the next (about 4 feet probably).
- defending the camp: took the medicine ball and swung it hard out and down to the knees, then back up over my head. i think these are the hardest ones! 10 swings, rest, 5 cycles.

One of the trainers at the gym suggested I go to the boot camp workout at 8:00 am Saturday morning. :jawDrop: I might try it though. Not as sore today as I was earlier this week.

Happy Friday y'all! Will check in on Monday.
Good for you, Aly :D! If you try out that class, let us know how it goes :)!

[Shadow]

Shadow my dog is a Yorkie (long hair of course) hence the name Samson. Delilah is a gray stripe cat with a tail that actually looks like a raccoon. The yorkie weighs 6 pounds and the cat weighs 10 pounds so he better watch it. I really should put her on PP as everyone thinks she is pg.
I figured the cat would be bigger than the dog when I read Samson was a Yorkie :lol:! How very precious :)!!! PS - I pm'd ya ;).

[gitfiddle]

Karole, I love yorkies! :)

Whippersnapper, I did lower body tonight. Fifteen mins on the rower. :D I neglected to mention that I got in a sort of hiit on the arc trainer this week. I average about 90 strides per min with bursts of 130 for one to three minutes. I know the formula is bursts of 30 secs, but it's got to be doing some good.

[cshelia]

Ifit treadmill, 30 mins, up to 9% incline, speed up to 3.4, went 1.58 miles and burned 242 calories.

[jilly27]

I was so tired by the time I made it home last night I gave myself a break and skipped the eliptical. I went to bed instead. :lol:

I will be going to the gym today, but I may have to be a bit careful. I am a bit sore from helping DH do subfloor. Lots of bending and lifting 4x8 sheets of OSB. I can definitely feel my back and hamstrings today. :jawDrop: I was hoping to bump my squatting weight up to 200# but it may have to wait. I thought that would be a good bench mark to be at before surgery, something to aim for when I'm healed up and back in the gym. :)

I'll let you know how it goes.

Jilly

[gitfiddle]

Lots of bending and lifting 4x8 sheets of OSB. I can definitely feel my back and hamstrings today. :jawDrop:
Oh, Jilly, I feel your pain! You're going to need some serious stretching after that.

[bpm]

Hmm.... no shadow as yet. We can all goof off.

[cshelia]

Today is my rest day. I have the grandkids over and they are wearing me out.

[jilly27]

Oh, Jilly, I feel your pain! You're going to need some serious stretching after that.



I was thinking massage.... :D And another nice hot bath.

The gym went better than I thought it would. I managed the squats with 205#. :) Still a ways off my personal best of 265, but that was several years ago. But with the way my knees have been I didn't think I'd every get this close again, so I am quite pleased with my progress. Hopefully I can reach 255 in the next few months.

Jilly

[Karole]

Hmm.... no shadow as yet. We can all goof off.

I like the way you think!!! (But a dab of advice:She won't be able to see it as easily if you whisper like this when you talk about goofing off !)

Unfortunately I had already done 20 min. on the elliptical today when I read your post --darn, darn, darn. I never have any luck.

[gitfiddle]

(But a dab of advice: She won't be able to see it as easily if you whisper like this when you talk about goofing off !)
That's good advice, Monty. Keep you from getting THE WHIP!

I ended up doing three minutes of upper body aerobics when a good song came up on the computer while I was updating my mp3 player which I use at the gym! :D Does that count?

How about "running off at the mouth" or "tripping over my tongue" or "jumping to conclusions"? I've had a busy day! :)

[Shadow]

Karole, I love yorkies! :)

Whippersnapper, I did lower body tonight. Fifteen mins on the rower.
Well done, grasshopper :D!
I neglected to mention that I got in a sort of hiit on the arc trainer this week. I average about 90 strides per min with bursts of 130 for one to three minutes. I know the formula is bursts of 30 secs, but it's got to be doing some good.
Oh definitely!!! I don't believe it has to be any specific formula :). I know there have been studies BUT I also know the human mind isn't a 'one size fits all' thing that is content with the same thing all the time - and for that matter, our bodies appreciate change, too ;). I do different times also :nod:. Today, for example - was 40/20. The other day the cycles were 30/30. It's whatever works for YOU - not somebody who was in a study (although I'm sure there are people on board here who would argue with my unscientific approach :tongue:.)

[Shadow]

Ifit treadmill, 30 mins, up to 9% incline, speed up to 3.4, went 1.58 miles and burned 242 calories.
You're doing great, Sheila :D!

[Shadow]

I was so tired by the time I made it home last night I gave myself a break and skipped the eliptical. I went to bed instead.
Good for you to listen to your body :thumbsup:!

I will be going to the gym today, but I may have to be a bit careful. I am a bit sore from helping DH do subfloor. Lots of bending and lifting 4x8 sheets of OSB. I can definitely feel my back and hamstrings today. I was hoping to bump my squatting weight up to 200# but it may have to wait. I thought that would be a good bench mark to be at before surgery, something to aim for when I'm healed up and back in the gym.
It's an awesome goal to go for - before OR after your surgery, Jilly :)!

The gym went better than I thought it would. I managed the squats with 205#.
Yahoo :D :D :D!
Still a ways off my personal best of 265, but that was several years ago. But with the way my knees have been I didn't think I'd every get this close again, so I am quite pleased with my progress.
As well you should be :thumbsup:!
Hopefully I can reach 255 in the next few months.
See - there's always a goal to reach for ;)!

[Shadow]

Hmm.... no shadow as yet. We can all goof off.
I don't think so, buster :angry: :suspicious: :mad: :eek:!!!!!!! Would you like detail on what *I* was doing while you were here goofing off :razz:???? I think you would find at least one of us was working hard - and it wasn't you :p!

[Shadow]

Today is my rest day. I have the grandkids over and they are wearing me out.
Enjoy those little blessings, Sheila :D! Tomorrow you can exercise ;)!

[Shadow]

I like the way you think!!! (But a dab of advice:She won't be able to see it as easily if you whisper like this when you talk about goofing off !)

Believe me, Monty - and Karole ;) - I can still see the small print. I just have to squint to do it :lol:!
Unfortunately I had already done 20 min. on the elliptical today when I read your post --darn, darn, darn. I never have any luck.
But that's good Karole because it doesn't mean losing every brownie point you ever earned like a certain someone is aiming for :slywink:! There - for once it's not YOU in the hot seat!

[Shadow]

That's good advice, Monty. Keep you from getting THE WHIP!
Watch it, grasshopper or you'll lose all your gold stars :evil:!!!!

I ended up doing three minutes of upper body aerobics when a good song came up on the computer while I was updating my mp3 player which I use at the gym! :D Does that count?
Hmmm.... I suppose if you did that in 15 or 20 sets you might get there :p.

How about "running off at the mouth" or "tripping over my tongue" or "jumping to conclusions"? I've had a busy day! :)
:lol:!!!!!! And a bit too much caffeine, I think ;)!

[Karole]

But that's good Karole because it doesn't mean losing every brownie point you ever earned like a certain someone is aiming for :slywink:! There - for once it's not YOU in the hot seat!

See Monty, I told you--keep the print really, really small !! Even if it doesn't completely work--it slows her down.

And Shadow, I am soooo pleased to find I do have a few brownie points floating around even if they are so few !! (and believe me -- it is soooo good to be out of that hot seat for a while---Thanks Mr. Monty !!)

[Shadow]

See Monty, I told you--keep the print really, really small !! Even if it doesn't completely work--it slows her down.
Well, YOU would have definitely been in trouble for the fine print if Monty hadn't incited me to riot first ;)!

And Shadow, I am soooo pleased to find I do have a few brownie points floating around even if they are so few !! (and believe me -- it is soooo good to be out of that hot seat for a while---Thanks Mr. Monty !!)
Well, I'm not sure there's actually a few of them - more like maybe one when I'm feeling generous :razz: :p!