Movers & Shakers - March 7 - 13

[Shadow]

Edit - since I mislabeled the thread, this edit is just to let you know that Sunday the 7th begins the week, just like the calendar says :slywink:. So don't think you've gotten a reprieve - you just have a bubble brained leader now and again :tongue:

Okay, gang, we've all got specific goals to achieve this month, so we need to get cracking on them!

Stop and think how well you're doing on your plan. Are you seeing any results, even slight one? Do you need to adjust any part of your plan to get to goal?

If it's NOT working - change it. If it IS working, maybe this week you can kick it up just a tad ;).

[Tyrone Bill]

Good morning all!

I hope I got the right thread! Last thread ended 3/6/2010 and this one starts 3/8/2010! So here I am!

Stretching and Dynamic Tension routine before breakfast. Hopefully today I'll get in that little walk, I didn't get to yesterday.

Have a great Sunday friends!

[Needlewoman]

I noticed that, Bill. I can't believe that we've all been allowed today off for good behaviour :lol::lol::lol:, and on that assumption, DH and I walked down to the shops and I carried a quite heavy bag back. I couldn't have done that last year.

It will be upper body twice this week and the (now slightly less than) killer squats just the once :D

In my pursuit of measurable progress I have tried marking my tube with a lurid yellow marker, but I haven't looked to see if it is visible once dried. If it isn't I will just have to keep the tape measure handy.

[Shadow]

I hope I got the right thread! Last thread ended 3/6/2010 and this one starts 3/8/2010! So here I am!
Fussy, fussy :lol:! You have reached the right place - and even if not, we're happy to see you wherever you are :D!

Stretching and Dynamic Tension routine before breakfast. Hopefully today I'll get in that little walk, I didn't get to yesterday.
That would be a great addition to the day :thumbsup:!

Have a great Sunday friends!
Same to you :nod:!

[Shadow]

I noticed that, Bill. I can't believe that we've all been allowed today off for good behaviour,
Not so fast :rolleyes:. I will change the thread title if I can since I know you all like to get carried away :razz:.
...and on that assumption, DH and I walked down to the shops and I carried a quite heavy bag back. I couldn't have done that last year.
That's fantastic, NW :D!!!!!!

It will be upper body twice this week and the (now slightly less than) killer squats just the once
:thumbsup:! It all does get easier with time and practice ;). Of course, that's when I expect you to do something to make it more challenging again :evil:!

In my pursuit of measurable progress I have tried marking my tube with a lurid yellow marker, but I haven't looked to see if it is visible once dried. If it isn't I will just have to keep the tape measure handy.
It's always great to have a plan - AND a backup plan :p!

[Karole]

Hi all, I did my upper body workout today for 27 min. that does include a few moments before and after to warm up and afterward to stretch out. I got on the elliptical but only did that for 5 min before I was interuppted and never did get back to it. Dh wants to go for a horseback ride after while so that will be a bit more moving too.

[cshelia]

Went hiking 3.5 miles today, it took exactly an hour, and I did it all by myself.:D I quite enjoyed being by my lonesome. Might have to do that more often.

Down 2.8 lbs week 9

[jilly27]

Morning everyone,

Day four of vacation and I'm having a really nice visit with friends. I thought I'd report here instead of in the challenges as I have good news here, not so great in the food department. :rolleyes::lol:

So far we have worked out twice and will be attending a kick and box type class tonight and some other class tomorrow apparently. I just go where my friend takes me. There may be some moves I can't do yet with kick and box, but I'll find substitutions where neccessary. :)

I think the amount of walking while shopping, and trying on of clothes, should also count as some moving for me, there's been a lot of it. I almost set my wallet on fire yesterday when my credit card burst into flames! :lol:

I'll pop in again in a few days. Keep moving people!

Jilly

[Shadow]

Hi all, I did my upper body workout today for 27 min. that does include a few moments before and after to warm up and afterward to stretch out.
As well it should :razz: ;).
I got on the elliptical but only did that for 5 min before I was interuppted and never did get back to it.
That's okay since the resistance work was done :p.
Dh wants to go for a horseback ride after while so that will be a bit more moving too.
Hope you had an enjoyable ride :D!

[Shadow]

Went hiking 3.5 miles today, it took exactly an hour, and I did it all by myself.:D
Awesome, Sheila :D!
I quite enjoyed being by my lonesome. Might have to do that more often.
I know what you mean - that's the only reason I walk as much as I do ;) :lol:.

Down 2.8 lbs week 9
Yahoo :thumbsup:!!!!

[Shadow]

Day four of vacation and I'm having a really nice visit with friends.
That's wonderful, Jilly :).
I thought I'd report here instead of in the challenges as I have good news here, not so great in the food department.
Sneaky devil :razz:!
So far we have worked out twice and will be attending a kick and box type class tonight and some other class tomorrow apparently. I just go where my friend takes me. There may be some moves I can't do yet with kick and box, but I'll find substitutions where neccessary.
I hope you have a great time, Jilly :thumbsup:!

I think the amount of walking while shopping, and trying on of clothes, should also count as some moving for me, there's been a lot of it. I almost set my wallet on fire yesterday when my credit card burst into flames!
Wow - that's some serious shopping :eek:!

[Tyrone Bill]

Good morning all!

I did my stretching this morning. Possibly do some walking this afternoon.

Have a great Sunday friends!

[Shadow]

Have a great Sunday friends!
Oh my - either you are getting a really slow start on the week or I came to work a day early :p. But since several showed up at the office, I think maybe you're running a bit behind there, Bill :razz:!

[Karole]

Hi, not much action here today so far is there. I just got back from a 4 hour horse back ride and man am I tired ! I can tell it has been several months since I did that! (I will get back to my quads tomorrow Shadow)

[Shadow]

Hi, not much action here today so far is there.
I was wondering if it was a special holiday no one told me about ;)...

I just got back from a 4 hour horse back ride and man am I tired ! I can tell it has been several months since I did that!
Just like gardening :nod:.
(I will get back to my quads tomorrow Shadow)
It's a deal :D!

[gitfiddle]

Hi! I did resistance today, plus ten minutes on the arc. My arm muscles were actually a little sensitive from hauling photographic equipment around yesterday! I also practiced squats.

It must be nice weather, Shadow, because the Challenge thread is echoing a bit also! :confused:

[jilly27]

Last nights Kick and box class was great! Sweaty and exhausting, but great. :D I was able to do a lot more than I thought and kept up surprisingly well considering how long its been since I did something like that. I love punching.

I'm not sure what tonights class entails, hopefully not too much more leg work... :o

I'm glad I'm getting all this moving in, next week there won't be the same opportunities to workout. :(

Jilly

[Tyrone Bill]

Good morning all!

I did my stretching and Dynamic Tension before breakfast. Sun is shining bright so I may attempt a nice walk outdoors.

Have a great day my friends!

[Shadow]

Hi! I did resistance today, plus ten minutes on the arc. My arm muscles were actually a little sensitive from hauling photographic equipment around yesterday! I also practiced squats.
Good for you, grasshopper :D!

It must be nice weather, Shadow, because the Challenge thread is echoing a bit also!
I've noticed :rolleyes: :mad:. But if I have to flog people in March to show up, what's it going to be like this summer :eek: :angry: :suspicious:.

[Shadow]

Last nights Kick and box class was great! Sweaty and exhausting, but great. :D I was able to do a lot more than I thought and kept up surprisingly well considering how long its been since I did something like that. I love punching.
Awesome, Jilly :thumbsup:! I love KB and boxing punch drills!

I'm not sure what tonights class entails, hopefully not too much more leg work... :o
Lower body work is always tough after a kickbox class :eek:!

I'm glad I'm getting all this moving in, next week there won't be the same opportunities to workout. :(
It's great you're grabbing the chance when you can, Jilly :nod:!

[Shadow]

Sun is shining bright so I may attempt a nice walk outdoors.
Oh wow - what a great goal for the day :D!

Have a great day my friends!
You, too, dear Bill :)!

[Karole]

if I have to flog people in March to show up, what's it going to be like this summer :eek: :angry: :suspicious:.

I would say you will (1) have a very tired arm (2) the whip arm will become overly large (3) you will switch to the other arm to even up your arm muscles (4) You will come out of it with a beautiful set of arm muscles that everyone will envy and it is all thanks to us your devoted diciples ! :cool::cool::cool: Ahh,I can see it now..... you owe us ......

waking up from the dream now.....I just did my lower body workout-- did glutes, hams, quads, and calves. I warmed up first for 10 min. on the elliptical. I did those step things too for the first time.

Tommorrow is the good old abs. ( Can hardly wait):D

[gitfiddle]

Tommorrow is the good old abs. ( Can hardly wait):DOkay, Karole, that's laying it on a little too thick! :razz:

[Shadow]

I would say you will (1) have a very tired arm (2) the whip arm will become overly large (3) you will switch to the other arm to even up your arm muscles (4) You will come out of it with a beautiful set of arm muscles that everyone will envy and it is all thanks to us your devoted diciples ! Ahh,I can see it now..... you owe us ......
OMW - ROTFL :lol: :lol: :lol:!!!!!!!!!!! Leave it to you, Karole, to come up with such a scenario :p! But I must say I'm impressed you managed to catch the "work all things equally" lectures :slywink:.

waking up from the dream now.....I just did my lower body workout-- did glutes, hams, quads, and calves. I warmed up first for 10 min. on the elliptical. I did those step things too for the first time.
Awesome :D!!! How did those "step things" go for you? Do you feel you got anything out of the exercise?

Tommorrow is the good old abs. ( Can hardly wait)
Just remember to not overdo them ;) :razz:!

[gitfiddle]

Speaking of overdoing......my knees are a tich ornery tonight. I think it's got more to do with Karole's weather that's heading my way. :rolleyes:

I did ten minutes on the rower and twenty on the arc trainer. Tomorrow's a rest day. And it's going to rain some. Thanks, Karole!

[Tyrone Bill]

Good morning my friends!

Stretching before breakfast. Yesterday Doy and I took a short walk; me using my walker. PROBLEM I couldn't make it back. Doy got my wheelchair, problem solved. I don't think walking will be on my agenda for today!

Have a great day!

[jilly27]

I don't think walking will be on my agenda for today!


Sounds like a good day to take a well deserved rest Bill!

Made it through another class with my friend at the local rec centre last night. I'm having a rest day myself. My legs are squawking a bit, especially going downstairs. Did I mention I'm staying in a three storey house? :lol:

I probably won't get any exercise tomorrow, I'll be traveling abit. I don't generally workout more than 3 times a week anyway. I prefer to go hard at it fewer times with more rest between. There is a gym at the hotel in Halifax though so I'll try to get in there on Fri. Once we get to Bermuda I don't think I'll have a gym available.

Jilly

[Shadow]

Speaking of overdoing......my knees are a tich ornery tonight. I think it's got more to do with Karole's weather that's heading my way.
I know what you mean, my friend :rolleyes:. I'm sure I don't have to tell you to take it easy on them until they settle down, right :razz:?

I did ten minutes on the rower and twenty on the arc trainer. Tomorrow's a rest day. And it's going to rain some. Thanks, Karole!
You know that Karole - always willing to share :lol: :p ;)!

[Shadow]

Good morning my friends!

Stretching before breakfast. Yesterday Doy and I took a short walk; me using my walker. PROBLEM I couldn't make it back. Doy got my wheelchair, problem solved. I don't think walking will be on my agenda for today!
But you made it half way - that counts for so much, Bill :thumbsup:!!!!! Kudos for you in getting out there and doing it! But you're right - I think a rest day from the walking is a good plan for the day ;).

[Shadow]

Once we get to Bermuda I don't think I'll have a gym available.
I'm sure you'll be able to stay busy even without the gym ;). And of course, R&R is good for recharging our batteries, so to speak :nod:.

[Karole]

Well, I hope I don't send you the weather we are supposed to have later tonight. (Possible heavy thunderstorms )ugh I'll try my best to ship them elsewhere, Carol but can't promise Mother Nature will listen to me...Lord knows no one else does.

Well, drat I never got around to my ab work today after all, dh had me get up early and we had to take his truck in for emergency surgery on the brakes. Just got back a bit ago and they had to order some part so still isn't fixed yet.

I just ate lunch and am to full to try abs so we'll see how it goes later, okay.

[Ammy]

What? I don't understand?

What is this "exercise" you all speak of? This is a foreign term in my world...

We are too busy sitting on our behinds and watching tv to do this "moving and shaking" you all write of...

[Karole]

Oh Dear Ammy, I wouldn't want to be you for all the tea in China when the Shadow comes across your post.:eek::D

[Karole]

Just did my ab work. Did 14 min. including some stretching after. I was afraid I wasn't gonna do it today but some how I managed. Shadow must be rubbing off on me.

I returned the book and dvd I borrowed from the library and so tomorrow I will do my new Jillian Michaels dvd. It will be something different for a while.

[Shadow]

Well, drat I never got around to my ab work today after all, dh had me get up early and we had to take his truck in for emergency surgery on the brakes. Just got back a bit ago and they had to order some part so still isn't fixed yet.
I know you're pretty sad about missing that ab work :rolleyes:. But cheer up - tomorrow is another day :D :lol: :razz:! Sorry about the vehicle - how frustrating!

I just ate lunch and am to full to try abs so we'll see how it goes later, okay.
I'm sure you'll let me know so I don't give you any unnecessary grief :p! (See, *I* listen to you!)

[Shadow]

What? I don't understand?
OMW - she's alive :eek: :eek: :eek:!!!! Is this a blast from the past or what?!?!?!?!?!

What is this "exercise" you all speak of? This is a foreign term in my world...
As evidenced by your absence in this forum :rolleyes:.... Some people have a hard time remembering how hard it is to start all over - and over - and over - ..... :rolleyes:.

We are too busy sitting on our behinds and watching tv to do this "moving and shaking" you all write of...
There's no time like the present to make a change ;)! Just think how much your body (and back and butt) will appreciate getting off that couch and doing something :razz:!

[Shadow]

Oh Dear Ammy, I wouldn't want to be you for all the tea in China when the Shadow comes across your post.:eek::D
I think it's called hallucinating ........ :p :rolleyes: ;)!

[Shadow]

Just did my ab work. Did 14 min. including some stretching after. I was afraid I wasn't gonna do it today but some how I managed. Shadow must be rubbing off on me.
Yahoo, Karole :D!!!! I am so proud of you!!!!

I returned the book and dvd I borrowed from the library and so tomorrow I will do my new Jillian Michaels dvd. It will be something different for a while.
Sounds great :thumbsup:!

[Karole]

Yahoo, Karole :D!!!! I am so proud of you!!!! :thumbsup:!

Maybe, just maybe, some day ---way, way far in the future I will get to have a title like Carol has--- maybe "grasshopper-ette" or something. It gives me somthing to shoot for, huh.:D I'll keep trying til I get there !

[gitfiddle]

Maybe, just maybe, some day ---way, way far in the future I will get to have a title like Carol has--- maybe "grasshopper-ette" or something. It gives me somthing to shoot for, huh.:D I'll keep trying til I get there !Well, you are getting "grasshopperish" I'll agree! ;) Way to go, Karole!

BTW, I like thunderstorms. :D

Today was a rest day and I had an appointment with my muscle doc, so I feel like I've had a massage. He found a couple of knots, but he said I must be doing something right. :)

[Tyrone Bill]

Good morning my friends!

I started today out with stretching and Dynamic Tension before breakfast. No walking for now. This afternoon Toni will be here for my weekly stretching and massage. I've decide to include the Dynamic Tension exercises when it falls on Thursday the day Toni comes to perform her magic. What harm can it do?

Have a great day!

[Ammy]

Oh SUUURRREEE Shadow...be all PROUD of these people that are MOVING and SHAKING!


:p



My laptop broke...you suppose that's a sign from a Higher Power to git off my arse and get moving???

[Needlewoman]

I thought I had better report in before I get named and shamed.

Sadly no exercise to report. I never got round to it on Monday, no reason really, I just didn't do it :o Then my leg did the swelling trick - no idea why, I hadn't done extra standing or anything - and although it goes nearly all the way down overnight it swells up again next day if I am on it very long and by evening it hurts quite a lot, especially around the ankle :mad: So I am spending most of my time with my legs up.

Will get back to exercise as soon as I can. Just typical that it should happen now, as I want to get some vegetable seeds started off.

[Karole]

Sorry about your leg Needle. Best to pamper it a bit so it doesn't get any worse than it is right now. It is so aggravating to have that happen just when you have plans. Hope it get better really soon.

Carol I'm glad to hear your muscle doc is liking what you are doing , that is always good. You have really worked it hard and often so you deserve the results.
(Wish I could have a nice long massage)\

I just did my new Jillian Michaels dvd---let me reword that---I just did part of my new dvd! I did 26 min. counting warm up and cool down and will have to do the rest tommorrow. It is a real work out and in fact too much for me at my age so I just had to go a bit slower and with less weight. I'm afraid I will hurt something if I try to do it as fast as those gals do. Then I would not be able to do anything at all and who knows when I would make myself get into it again. Anyway, the jelly muscles I have right now let me know I did some work.


I do like a simple thunderstorm, Carol, but not when they keep talking about tornadoes along with them. Luckily we had just a nice thunderboomer and we did need the rain.

See ya all later....includine the Ammy I hope.

[gitfiddle]

My laptop broke...you suppose that's a sign from a Higher Power to git off my arse and get moving???Might be...perhaps the more subtle signals didn't elicit the response that HP was looking for? :jawDrop:

Then my leg did the swelling trick - no idea why, I hadn't done extra standing or anything - and although it goes nearly all the way down overnight it swells up again next day if I am on it very long and by evening it hurts quite a lot, especially around the ankle :mad: So I am spending most of my time with my legs up.NW, do you wear compression hosiery? Would it help?

I do like a simple thunderstorm, Carol, but not when they keep talking about tornadoes along with them. Luckily we had just a nice thunderboomer and we did need the rain.
True, it is tornado season. :paranoid: Luckily, we haven't had one in a few years, but they do come this way.

[Shadow]

Maybe, just maybe, some day ---way, way far in the future I will get to have a title like Carol has--- maybe "grasshopper-ette" or something. It gives me somthing to shoot for, huh.:D I'll keep trying til I get there !
:lol:!!!! I would give you a title now if I could think of one, my dear :o. "Grasshopper" only got her nickname because SHE started it back on the old thread :p. I would let YOU suggest your own title but somehow I think "her majesty, queen of the movers & shakers, and comic extraordinaire" would be a bit to remember :tongue: :razz:!

[Shadow]

Today was a rest day and I had an appointment with my muscle doc, so I feel like I've had a massage. He found a couple of knots, but he said I must be doing something right. :)
Awesome :D :D :D!!!! See how well you do when you stick with me :razz:?

[Shadow]

I started today out with stretching and Dynamic Tension before breakfast. No walking for now. This afternoon Toni will be here for my weekly stretching and massage. I've decide to include the Dynamic Tension exercises when it falls on Thursday the day Toni comes to perform her magic. What harm can it do?
Enjoy that appointment, Bill ;). And as long as the Dynamic Tension exercises w/ the massage/stretching don't make you too sore, then I would say no harm at all :).

[Shadow]

Oh SUUURRREEE Shadow...be all PROUD of these people that are MOVING and SHAKING!
And YOU, too, could be one of the few who make me proud ;). All it takes is a bit of effort :razz:! But, FWIW, I'm always happy to hear from you :slywink:.

My laptop broke...you suppose that's a sign from a Higher Power to git off my arse and get moving???
:nod: :nod: :nod:!!!!!

[Shadow]

I thought I had better report in before I get named and shamed.
So glad you did, NW :D!!!

Sadly no exercise to report. I never got round to it on Monday, no reason really, I just didn't do it :o Then my leg did the swelling trick - no idea why, I hadn't done extra standing or anything - and although it goes nearly all the way down overnight it swells up again next day if I am on it very long and by evening it hurts quite a lot, especially around the ankle :mad: So I am spending most of my time with my legs up.
I am so sorry your leg is doing that, NW :(! Is there nothing that can be done to prevent it from happening? How frustrating it has to be :eek:!

Will get back to exercise as soon as I can. Just typical that it should happen now, as I want to get some vegetable seeds started off.
Life does have a way of smacking us upside the head, doesn't it :rolleyes:?!?!

[Shadow]

I just did my new Jillian Michaels dvd---let me reword that---I just did part of my new dvd! I did 26 min. counting warm up and cool down and will have to do the rest tommorrow.
Way to go, Karole :thumbsup:!!!!
It is a real work out and in fact too much for me at my age so I just had to go a bit slower and with less weight.
I am proud of you for putting safety first :D!!!!!!
I'm afraid I will hurt something if I try to do it as fast as those gals do. Then I would not be able to do anything at all and who knows when I would make myself get into it again.
Exactly! Well done!!!!
Anyway, the jelly muscles I have right now let me know I did some work.
But they love you for it, I know :nod:!

[Karole]

:lol:!!!! I would give you a title now if I could think of one, my dear :o. "Grasshopper" only got her nickname because SHE started it back on the old thread :p. I would let YOU suggest your own title but somehow I think "her majesty, queen of the movers & shakers, and comic extraordinaire" would be a bit to remember :tongue: :razz:!

Yeah, it might be just a tad too much (altho so very true):lol: I'll just keep on and someday the right title or phrase will pop up, I'm sure.

[gitfiddle]

"Grasshopper" only got her nickname because SHE started it back on the old thread :p. Really? :confused: I can't remember that far back, to tell you the truth. :suspicious: Are you sure you didn't just go back to the old site and do a search?I would let YOU suggest your own title but somehow I think "her majesty, queen of the movers & shakers, and comic extraordinaire" would be a bit to remember :tongue: :razz:!Not only that, but the grasshopper would be jealous! :p

Resistance tonight. See you all later!

[Needlewoman]

NW, do you wear compression hosiery? Would it help?
I don't wear compression hosiery.

I was thinking back after I saw your question, and I would put money on the swelling being largely down to the obesity on top of the disabilty. I did not have any problems like swelling or phlebitis when I was first disabled, and I was hardly even overweight then, and pretty active with 2 children under 5. I used to walk quite a bit, taking the eldest to school and then on shopping, a round trip of a mile and a half most days, and back in the afternoon for another half mile, all with the youngest in a pushchair. I've only ground to a halt as the weight crept up, regardless of what I ate, and then the phlebitis started and later the swelling. So hopefully once the weight comes off and I find moving easier (and that is happening already) the problems will recede.

I'm grateful to everyone for their concern. It will only last a few days and disappear as quickly as it came - no apparent rhyme or reason to it - then I can get moving again. The weather forecast today said the it is going to start to get warmer next week, so it should be possible to get out and about more, in addition to the resistance. I do enjoy walking around the local park watching squirrels and the dogs chasing them :D:D but not when it is cold or wet.

[Shadow]

Yeah, it might be just a tad too much (altho so very true):lol: I'll just keep on and someday the right title or phrase will pop up, I'm sure.
Yes it will - sorta like when pets tend to name themselves through their zany antics :razz: :lol: :razz: :lol:!!!!

[Shadow]

Really? I can't remember that far back, to tell you the truth. Are you sure you didn't just go back to the old site and do a search?
Nope :D. But I distinctly remembering you were just getting back into walking after having to take a hiatus from being overzealous :rolleyes:. When I cautioned you to pace yourself this time around, you replied in a manner that brought to mind the whole grasshopper/master thing. And a nickname was born ;).
Not only that, but the grasshopper would be jealous!
But at least I should always be able to remember your nickname since I loved that series :p.
Resistance tonight. See you all later!
Awesome :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I was thinking back after I saw your question, and I would put money on the swelling being largely down to the obesity on top of the disabilty... So hopefully once the weight comes off and I find moving easier (and that is happening already) the problems will recede.
That would be a wonderful bonus to the weight loss, wouldn't it :D????

It will only last a few days and disappear as quickly as it came - no apparent rhyme or reason to it - then I can get moving again.
I'll bet it's a big relief to know that and not think this will be never ending :)! The weather forecast today said the it is going to start to get warmer next week, so it should be possible to get out and about more, in addition to the resistance.
That will be great :thumbsup:! Hopefully by the time the leg is better, the weather will be, too :D!

[gitfiddle]

Hi! I did the resistance tonight with the heaviest weight I can do for ten reps each and topped it off with ten minutes of arc trainer. Tomorrow I have a conflict of interest, so I'll do something un-gymish over the weekend. :)

[Tyrone Bill]

Good morning my friends!

I did some stretching before breakfast. No walking. But will do more stretching this afternoon.

Have a great day!

[Karole]

Hi there Bill, I just finished my morning workout too.

I did core and upper body workout per my new Jillian dvd and it was much slower paced and I could keep up with out feeling like I was going to pull something. I did have to modify a couple of the exercises tho to watch out for my back.

Anyway, did 19 min which includes the cool down and etc. I did it early today as when I got up this morning I was pretty darn sore from yesterdays bout . I am hoping that this will alleviate some of my suffering (did you hear that Shadow--suffering !):peeved:;)

[Shadow]

Hi! I did the resistance tonight with the heaviest weight I can do for ten reps each and topped it off with ten minutes of arc trainer.
Fantastic :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:!
Tomorrow I have a conflict of interest, so I'll do something un-gymish over the weekend.
Sounds like a plan :D!

[Shadow]

Good morning my friends!

I did some stretching before breakfast. No walking. But will do more stretching this afternoon.

Have a great day!
Sounds like a good Friday to me, Bill :nod:!

[Shadow]

I did core and upper body workout per my new Jillian dvd and it was much slower paced and I could keep up with out feeling like I was going to pull something.
That's awesome!!! Trust me, speed simply brings on momentum - it's always best to slow things down, not just for safety's sake, but to also ensure it's the muscle working and not the movement ;).
I did have to modify a couple of the exercises tho to watch out for my back.
Way to go putting safety first :thumbsup:!

Anyway, did 19 min which includes the cool down and etc. I did it early today as when I got up this morning I was pretty darn sore from yesterdays bout .
Now aren't you glad it's done and over with instead of having it looming over you the rest of the morning :razz:?
I am hoping that this will alleviate some of my suffering (did you hear that Shadow--suffering !)
Hey - it works for me, so I'm sure it will work for you, too ;). If it helps, just last week I had to add on another lower body workout (lighter, though :p ) to break up some lactic acid. I was walking kinda funny - and hurting like all get out - so I figured I'd better. And it did the trick! Hopefully it will for you, too :nod:.

[Karole]

Yes, it did help a lot so I am really glad I did the work out early instead of putting it off til later tonight. Still have twinges but it isn't as bad as it was first thing this morning. But then at my age it takes a little longer for every thing to work a little better.:D

I really was proud that I was able to do all of the plank rows the dvd girls did. Not tooo long ago just a plank was unheard of.

[Karole]

Shoot, not to far back I didn't even know what a plank was ! Thanks Shadow.

[Shadow]

Yes, it did help a lot so I am really glad I did the work out early instead of putting it off til later tonight.
Awesome :D! Something to keep in mind in the future - for both of us :)!
Still have twinges but it isn't as bad as it was first thing this morning.
That's great!
But then at my age it takes a little longer for every thing to work a little better.
We all suffer from too many years of taking our bodies for granted ;). At least you're doing so much better! Think how cranky your body would be if you weren't giving it all the lovin' you are now :eek:!

I really was proud that I was able to do all of the plank rows the dvd girls did. Not tooo long ago just a plank was unheard of.
I am so very proud of you, too, Karole :D :D :D!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shadow]

Shoot, not to far back I didn't even know what a plank was ! Thanks Shadow.
Well, thank YOU for listening and for going for it :D! Stories like this warm even my cold whip-totin' heart :p ;)!

[Needlewoman]

Shoot, not to far back I didn't even know what a plank was ! Thanks Shadow.
Some of us still don't, and don't think we want to find out in a hurry :)

My leg felt altogether different when I woke up yesterday. I was able to be on it normally, although I did elevate it in the evening to be on the safe side, so hopefully all is OK again, at least until the next time. I'll probably walk down to the shops with DH at some point over the weekend (if he ever stops snoring, that is :lol: ) to loosen it up a bit.

[Tyrone Bill]

Good morning Movers & Shakers!

I did my stretching and Dynamic Tension before breakfast. No walking. The stretching I did yesterday before supper worked quite well. It really relaxed me for the evening. I'll be doing that again for today.

I started reading ISOMETRIC POWER REVOLUTION by John E Peterson. I'm sure, just from the little bit I've read, that this will be replacing my Dynamic Tension routine as my exercise of choice.

Thanks Monty for recommending it!

Have a great Saturday friends!

[Shadow]

Some of us still don't, and don't think we want to find out in a hurry
But they're ever so good for you ;). When you decide you want to know, there have been several posts on them (by yours truly :rolleyes: ) but if they don't turn up on a search, let me know and I'll do them again :).

My leg felt altogether different when I woke up yesterday. I was able to be on it normally, although I did elevate it in the evening to be on the safe side, so hopefully all is OK again, at least until the next time.
That's GREAT news, NW :D :D :D!
I'll probably walk down to the shops with DH at some point over the weekend (if he ever stops snoring, that is :lol: ) to loosen it up a bit.
Excellent idea :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I did my stretching and Dynamic Tension before breakfast. No walking. The stretching I did yesterday before supper worked quite well. It really relaxed me for the evening. I'll be doing that again for today.
That's wonderful, Bill :thumbsup:!

I started reading ISOMETRIC POWER REVOLUTION by John E Peterson. I'm sure, just from the little bit I've read, that this will be replacing my Dynamic Tension routine as my exercise of choice.
Keep us posted on the details as they come together, Bill :nod:!