Mom-ninja. Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Happy Sunday, I did not work out this weekend. I have a hard time getting up and working out on weekends when that's the time I catch up on chores, shopping, and meal planning. Stephanie, congrats on your 20 mile run. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Sunday: 8 mile run. First long run in quite some time. Had a nice breeze most of the way. It felt really nice. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I have been walking but need to do more. I actually did 20 mins. of kickboxing this morning. It was great! Hopefully I can move tomorrow morning. ;) I think my body is changing so much. Almost 50...this kickboxing better not kill me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Stephanie, congrats on your 20 mile run. :001_smile: Thank you!! That was my longest run ever (and for dh, too!), and the peak long run in our marathon plan, so it's easy rolling until the marathon May 6! I have to admit that I am welcoming my pre-marathon taper that began today! 3 weeks of relatively less intense exertion might allow me time to reclaim my home from chaos and restock my freezer with OAMC meals! I've been letting a lot slide! :) Sunday: 60 min hike on hills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Am about to go for a swim. Just want it to get a bit lighter. Pitch dark at the moment. My favorite part is at the end of my swim, when the sun's just come up and I float and look up at the clouds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Insanity Month 2 Day 1: Max Interval Circuit. Definitely needed to keep a bath towel handy during this one! I was splashing sweat all over the place. Love it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) Sunday: 45 minutes of intervals on the elliptical trainer Monday so far: 45 minutes of intervals on the elliptical trainer. Monday updated: also did weight lifting and water aerobics. Edited April 17, 2012 by Tracy in Ky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Walked briskly 3 miles on Sunday and walked in the rain and snow for only 2 miles today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Stephanie, congrats on your 20 mile run. :001_smile: :iagree: Way to go!! :hurray: My dh has done five marathons (I think - maybe six???). It is a HUGE time commitment. He is now training for a half iron man in June. And congrats to Xuzi on her certification process! Sunday: Physique 57 - a new one for me. Very similar to The Bar Method, only somewhat faster paced (which I liked). Again, not much upper body work. Some, but not much. Very little for the back. Most of the chest work is pushups. It doesn't seem to have quite as much stretching as The Bar Method. I was amazed, however, at how well I could do the splits! Couldn't get down all the way, but much farther than I would have thought this old lady could do! :lol: My biggest problem is that the instructor drove me CRAZY!! Talked waayy too much. Definitely prefer Burr Leonard in that aspect. Much more relaxing. So I may go ahead and get the Sculpt I and II to see if it has "more" than Change Your Body and Accelerated. Or maybe I should just go to the Dancer's Accelerated workout??? Any thoughts on whether these have "more" in them than the other two? I know Kleine Hexe said they were all very similar, but do they get more challenging?? Monday - BBL - Sculpt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Started Month 2 of Insanity on Sunday. Wow, I still hate MIC. Today is Max Plyo and hopefully some kickboxing. Only a few weeks til summer but a lot of changes happen in that time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Sunday ran 3 miles, today ran 4 miles. Adding some yoga and stretching at some point today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 And congrats to Xuzi on her certification process! Thanks. :D I wrote about my AFAA day on my blog, if anyone's interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Monday: 6 mile run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Classical Stretch: Vintage Collection: Volume 1 - Full Body - like this one :) Everyone here is doing great as always! I love this thread. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Insanity: Max Interval Plyo. Couldn't do a few of the moves in this one, so had to modify. Made it to the end though. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Tuesday - Les Mills Pump - Pump Extreme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Ran a little (only 15 min due to time) and did Cardio Sculpt dvd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) Ran a little (only 15 min due to time) and did Cardio Sculpt dvd. "What's Cardio Sculpt? asked the exercise DVD junkie." :D ETA: I looked at Amazon, and there are several DVDs that have that phrase in them. Some from the Firm, some from Weight Loss, some from Billie Blanks - or whatever his name is! Edited April 17, 2012 by Hoggirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 "What's Cardio Sculpt? asked the exercise DVD junkie." :D :lol: :grouphug: :lol: Sign me up as a fellow exercise junkie. :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Year Round Mom Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Oooh, can I jump in??? I'm 6 weeks postpartum and started out nice and easy yesterday and today with Walk Away the Pounds, the 2 mile. I feel great! A funny: I tried postpartum yoga yesterday and my kids joined in. DS, who is 8yo, said, "Cramps, cramps!" and "I didn't get any muscles, just goosebumps!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I zumba'd by myself in the living room tonight - just me and my zumba playlist on youtube. :D I only did like 30 minutes, but it's better than nothing! Then the boys came inside and were looking at me funny... and they all were watching tv in the same room. :001_huh: :lol: They didn't complain or anything, I just felt kinda funny, especially since I was shaking my backside in their general direction... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Tuesday: C25K running. Still recooping from yesterday's weight lifting. (Love it! :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks. :D I wrote about my AFAA day on my blog, if anyone's interested. I am. Thanks!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Tues: 75 min hill hike. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 "What's Cardio Sculpt? asked the exercise DVD junkie." :D This one on instant Netflix. I like it because it's only 34 minutes so great for days when you're short on time (yet still a good workout) like I was today. We were strawberry picking from 9:00 to 1:30 today. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Instead of kickboxing yesterday, I did some yard work, something I do once a year. I guess yesterday was that time and I got in my head to dig, shovel, and prune. Good golly do I feel it. Today was Max Cardio Conditioning of Insanity. There was a time when I could bang this out and do another workout. Nope. Struggled mightily but hey, my motto is, "It doesn't have be pretty, it just has to get done". I followed up with a cardio bag class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Aerobics - I made up my own routine back in my teen years in the early '80s - Jane Fonda-ish stuff, etc. - just non-stop moves - love this and would do it more often, but I worry about the long-term damage to my knees and joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Insanity: Max Cardio Conditioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Wednesday: Bob Harper Yoga Abs BBL - High & Tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Wednesday: water zumba. Couldn't do my usual weight lifting because I was still recooping from Monday's lifting. I've recently moved into a new stage in my program and Monday I added extra weight on top of that, so it's been a painful few days:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Thursday: JM NMTZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) Wed I did another Crunch workout with Barrett and also ran. Yesterday I ran for 35 minutes. I'm having to rework my schedule. My oldest is getting up earlier to start lessons earlier. We talked about how he might think better in the mornings. So, that takes my workout time mornings. :) I tried to get up at 6:30 yesterday but my 3 yr old discovered me missing from the bed and found me. So I'm working on the tweaking to see when I can get a workout in. Oh, I forgot. Stephanie, you mentioned on another thread that running has relieved your anxiety. As I posted, it hasn't made a difference for me. When I get gluten in my system it really messes me up and I have full on anxiety attacks. I was wondering if running outside would make some sort of difference? I run inside right now. I don't have the option of running at a track daily due to my kids being too young to leave alone. I could run around in my yard. It would have to be early morning though due to the humidity and heat. I'd also have to jump over dog poop piles. ;) Edited April 20, 2012 by Kleine Hexe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Thurs: Insanity Max Cardio Recovery (LOVED this! And I did it right before bed too, so I was all nice and stretched out. :lol: ) Friday: Insanity Max Interval Plyo. Killer! NEXT Thursday I'll likely be TEACHING a cardio class at my church! So excited/nervous/anxious about that! Tomorrow I go to Portland for my "Flirtification" (certification to become a Flirty Girl instructor) and then I'll have 5 days to come up with 45 minutes of choreography! (I already have 3-4 songs of my own, non-Flirty Girl specific choreography, but I need more!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Thurs: Insanity Max Cardio Recovery (LOVED this! And I did it right before bed too, so I was all nice and stretched out. :lol: ) Friday: Insanity Max Interval Plyo. Killer! NEXT Thursday I'll likely be TEACHING a cardio class at my church! So excited/nervous/anxious about that! Tomorrow I go to Portland for my "Flirtification" (certification to become a Flirty Girl instructor) and then I'll have 5 days to come up with 45 minutes of choreography! (I already have 3-4 songs of my own, non-Flirty Girl specific choreography, but I need more!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) Friday - Leah Sarago Ballet Body - Lower Body This is SO stinkin' hard!! I have to take many breaks, and my legs feel like jello! Definitely more challenging than the Bar Method workouts I have (though I only have Bar Method and Accelerated Workout). I like that this is ONLY lower body. It is really, really tough. Whew! Edited April 20, 2012 by Hoggirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Yesterday was Max Interval Circuit and cardio bag. So far, today, Max Plyo. I am hoping to get back on the mat this evening for some BJJ and then I will do stick class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Thursday: elliptical trainer for 45 minutes (intervals) Friday: weight lifting (I'm up to a 30 pound barbell on my back when I do squats :D. I know it isn't much, but it's a lot more than before!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Friday - Leah Sarago Ballet Body - Lower Body This is SO stinkin' hard!! I have to take many breaks, and my legs feel like jello! Definitely more challenging than the Bar Method workouts I have (though I only have Bar Method and Accelerated Workout). I like that this is ONLY lower body. It is really, really tough. Whew! Love jello limbs!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Stephanie, you mentioned on another thread that running has relieved your anxiety. As I posted, it hasn't made a difference for me. When I get gluten in my system it really messes me up and I have full on anxiety attacks. I was wondering if running outside would make some sort of difference? I run inside right now. I don't have the option of running at a track daily due to my kids being too young to leave alone. I could run around in my yard. It would have to be early morning though due to the humidity and heat. I'd also have to jump over dog poop piles. ;) If I were you, I'd definitely give running outside a whirl. Give it 6-10 runs to see if it works for you, because it might take a few runs to get the feel of running outside. I hate running on my treadmill. The last time I used it was months ago, lol, although my dh and kids use it routinely. It is *totally* different for me outside. Running can be "meditation on the move" for me. It really clears my head, pumps out those feel-good chemicals, and calms me. I don't think about anything except running and random conversations. I never stress about anything except directly run-related issues such as heat/injury/etc. I think I am just too consumed by the run to worry. Being outside is definitely a big part of it for me. I think there is something magical about moving your body, by just your own power, over the earth. It is very compelling to me in a deep way. I hope it works for you. I missed your post on that other thread. I'll go check it. Feel free to PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Wed: REST Thurs: 6 mile fast run with a friend. FUN! Fri: 70 min hill hike w/ dd15 and a friend. FUN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Mark Laham: Yin Yoga - love his yoga workouts :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Sat: Insanity Max Interval Plyo. And now I'm off to get my Flirty Girl certification! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Friday - Leah Sarago Ballet Body - Lower Body This is SO stinkin' hard!! I have to take many breaks, and my legs feel like jello! Definitely more challenging than the Bar Method workouts I have (though I only have Bar Method and Accelerated Workout). I like that this is ONLY lower body. It is really, really tough. Whew! I'm intrigued. I've put this on my wish list. If I were you, I'd definitely give running outside a whirl. Give it 6-10 runs to see if it works for you, because it might take a few runs to get the feel of running outside. I hate running on my treadmill. The last time I used it was months ago, lol, although my dh and kids use it routinely. It is *totally* different for me outside. Running can be "meditation on the move" for me. It really clears my head, pumps out those feel-good chemicals, and calms me. I don't think about anything except running and random conversations. I never stress about anything except directly run-related issues such as heat/injury/etc. I think I am just too consumed by the run to worry. Being outside is definitely a big part of it for me. I think there is something magical about moving your body, by just your own power, over the earth. It is very compelling to me in a deep way. I hope it works for you. I missed your post on that other thread. I'll go check it. Feel free to PM me. Okay, I think I will try outside. I'll have to get over my self consciousness of my neighbors watching me run circles in my yard. I don't run on a treadmill. We don't own one. I literally run in a big circle through my house. I go through the kitchen, eating area, living room, hallway, dining room, and into the kitchen over and over. :lol: My kids usually join me. And now I'm off to get my Flirty Girl certification! :D Be sure to tell us about it. I did Tracy Anderson followed by JM Yoga. It's been awhile since I've done Tracy. It was nice getting back to it. I really like her workouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Back from "Fliritification". It was fun!!! Not AT ALL what I had expected, but ended up being so much BETTER than I had hoped! I'd originally chosen to get certified in Flirty Girl because my area is a bit Zumba saturated, and I thought I'd have better luck finding work at a gym if I was bringing in something new, even though I LOVE Zumba and wasn't sure if Flirty Girl was really going to be "me", but now I love Flirty Girl just for what it is. I may even like it better than Zumba. :tongue_smilie: The moves, the formula... has me so much more excited than Zumba. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Will be going for a swim in the next hour or so. Can't wait. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Saturday: walking/running 4 miles plus a little Zumba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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