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I did nothing all week due to illness. Just wanted to type that out, as I'm trying to be accountable to others. Probably won't start back anything until Tuesday at least.

 

 

 

Start back slowly. When I've been sick that long I usually start with walking and light yoga. Then after a few days I move up to heavier cardio.

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My "something new" is actually doing something!

 

DH and I not only joined the gym, we've been everyday. My strategy for success this time is to try new stuff, like Zumba or Pilates or whatever. I'm not trying to be a supermodel. I just want to be healthy, and that starts with cleaning up the diet and moving my body. If I try to go extreme, I'll fail. I know this about myself. So we've committed to going at least 5 times a week, although we want to go every single day all of January to try to make it a habit, and doing something. We both hate cardio but it's important so we're doing it every time we go, albeit probably not at the intensity we need to do for ultimate results. We're also doing strength training 3 - 4 times a week, depending on what we feel like doing. That shouldn't be hard, because we both prefer it to cardio.

 

Honestly, even if we go and have a pickup game of basketball or swim a few laps, the key for us to just be there. Something is better than nothing, particularly until we ingrain the "going" into our lifestyle.

 

We'll see how it works. We think it will for us, and we're both excited about it.

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Normally Monday mornings I do a spin class followed by yoga but I just have not had any energy lately. I think my body is fighting all the germs in the house. Instead of spin I took BodyFlow (tai chi, yoga, pilates) followed by yin yoga. I've decided to take it easy all this week.

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I did try Zumba and loved it over the break, but I haven't been able to fit it into my schedule since rehearsals started back up. I am hoping to go on Saturday.

 

My plan this week:

Sunday: rest

Monday: weights (back and biceps) and cardio (5 min. elliptical then 40 min. treadmill)

Tuesday: horseback riding, probably a walk around the neighborhood too

Wednesday: weights (lower body) and cardio (same as above)

Thursday: hike (approx. 45 min. - 1 hr.)

Friday: weights (triceps and chest) and cardio (same)

Saturday: 30 min. treadmill, then Zumba class (60 min.)

 

I have been doing the treadmill and raising the incline. I want to start doing the elliptical, but whenever I try it, my legs hurt so much, I give up. I am hoping to do just 5 min. at a time this week, and see how it goes.

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Yesterday I walked 3.5 miles with my dog, while listening to an audio book (I'm doing the 52 Book/Year Challenge).

 

Today I'd like to think I'll do something, but I had a busy morning with appointments and I have lunch with my girlfriend, which involves wine, so I know I won't feel like doing any exercise after that. :tongue_smilie:

 

Tomorrow I will either walk another 3.5 miles or do Just Dance. I'd like to add some yoga in, too, for stretching & strength.

 

Thursday & Friday i'll do the same. Sat and Sun I'll probably do nothing.

 

Not exactly rockin' the workouts, but trying to build the habit of doing something 4-5 days a week. From experience I know that once I'm in the habit, the workouts naturally get more intense and I'll add strength training.

 

Right now it's taking all my willpower to stop reading and get moving. Feeling very lazy.

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Interval walking 30 min a day. Free weights every other day using Woman's Home Workout Bible. I really want to lose that middle age squishy belly and shed a few unwanted pounds. Most of all, I want to wear sleeveless shirts this summer without too much embarrassment.

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Monday-rested and stretched, exercised and generally babied my foot and felt sorry for myself. I also broke out in hives this weekend and I've no idea why. Something I ate, I think, but I can't imagine what it could have been.

Tuesday-Ran 4 miles and felt really good. Also fixed my bike chain for crosstraining days. The foot is really feeling good tonight after the work, and I'm pleased with the exercises for it and the self-imposed twenty minute foot massage at the end of the day!

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Today was much better, I think I am on the upswing. I took BodyStep this afternoon followed by BodyFlow. The step class was still a bit harder for me than usual but I was able to keep up in a way that is satisfactory to me.

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submission grappling and then LMC Shock Plyo II with my dd

What are the plyo classes like? Are you enjoying the Combat DVDs?

 

LMC tomorrow morning. I'll be teaching. I've actually started training to be a LesMills Combat instructor. So this is new for me this year. Quite different than taking the class.

 

That is pretty awesome! I love Combat and take it 1-2x/week normally. Good luck with the training!

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What are the plyo classes like? Are you enjoying the Combat DVDs?

 

 

 

That is pretty awesome! I love Combat and take it 1-2x/week normally. Good luck with the training!

 

 

 

So far the Beachbody program (not to be confused with the live classes at gyms) has been really enjoyable. I know everybody like the Combat DVDs and/or live classes but my favorites are actually the HIIT workouts. I get so pumped doing them.

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So far the Beachbody program (not to be confused with the live classes at gyms) has been really enjoyable. I know everybody like the Combat DVDs and/or live classes but my favorites are actually the HIIT workouts. I get so pumped doing them.

 

 

LMC's HIIT workouts? If so, what are they like? I can get pretty pumped up just thinking about going to BodyCombat! ;)

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Wednesday-3 mile run on the treadmill due to rain and a desire to make the thing pay for its space. Bit of an adventure for me. I don’t like the treadmill because I’ve got some balancing issues and I don’t like to hang on to the bar. So I have to concentrate to use it to keep from splatting. I only fell off once this time and stuck the landing, so that was good.

I found it very intense. I was really sweating when I finished, which I attribute to the fear of falling as much as the pace. But all in all a good torture session...good workout session, that is. Who knew treadmilling could be so diabolical...invigorating!

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Sorry to barge in on your thread :001_smile: , but I was hoping someone might have a recommendation for me. I have been trying to do the Jillian Michael's 30-day shred, but I'm still on level one and my knees are *killing* me! I think all those jumping jacks and lunges are just too much for my poor old self. Can anyone recommend a dvd that is lower impact, but still gets your heart rate up? Or maybe I should just alternate walking with something like a pilates or yoga dvd? I'm so disappointed.... I really wanted to do the shred, but I also want to be able to walk when I'm old. lol. Any suggestions for me? (And thanks!)

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Sorry to barge in on your thread :001_smile: , but I was hoping someone might have a recommendation for me. I have been trying to do the Jillian Michael's 30-day shred, but I'm still on level one and my knees are *killing* me! I think all those jumping jacks and lunges are just too much for my poor old self. Can anyone recommend a dvd that is lower impact, but still gets your heart rate up? Or maybe I should just alternate walking with something like a pilates or yoga dvd? I'm so disappointed.... I really wanted to do the shred, but I also want to be able to walk when I'm old. lol. Any suggestions for me? (And thanks!)

 

 

You're not barging in. Everyone is welcome. First, I will suggest really concentrating on landing lightly on your feet. I know this sounds weird. At first I thought that was just a dumb thing to say. However, it really can be done. You use your muscles to hold yourself up and only allow your body weight to lightly come down. You land lightly on the balls of your feet. Being on the balls of your feet (not your toes and not landing on the whole foot) will help you ease the landing. Also keep your knees soft and springy. You can practice doing small jumps (just straight up and down) to learn how to land lightly. Keep your core engaged and it helps. I taught my kids to land lightly. My one ds used to stomp around when jumping and know he knows how to keep himself from stomping. Landing down with your full body weight is not good for your joints.

 

Most important is to do squats with proper form. This can also be confusing. I suggest doing a squat in front of a full length mirror. My Dh never did squats correctly and it was tearing up his knees. He just wasn't listening to me and paying attention to his form. So I made him practice slow squats with me watching and I would point out what the correct form was. Now, he can do them correctly and his knees are fine. Your knees should not ever go beyond your toes. Ever. Focus on sticking your bottom back and out instead of going down with your knees pushing forward. JM demonstrates the correct form on the DVD. Watch it as much as you need and again practice in front of a mirror. That's how I finally got it. The thing is you have to focus on your form all.the.time! I can easily slip into an improper squat if I don't keep my mind sharp and in focus with my body.

 

For DVDs that are lighter impact and still a great workout check out Denise Austin. She always does modified versions. Her "Daily Dozen" DVD is a good one and shows modification for jumping jacks. She does do squats so again make sure you're doing them correctly.

 

Of course walking, yoga, and pilates are great workouts as well. I love doing those. You can find a bunch of youtube videos. Check your library. Again Denise Austin has some good ones for walking, yoga, and pilates.

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You're not barging in. Everyone is welcome. First, I will suggest really concentrating on landing lightly on your feet. I know this sounds weird. At first I thought that was just a dumb thing to say. However, it really can be done. You use your muscles to hold yourself up and only allow your body weight to lightly come down. You land lightly on the balls of your feet. Being on the balls of your feet (not your toes and not landing on the whole foot) will help you ease the landing. Also keep your knees soft and springy. You can practice doing small jumps (just straight up and down) to learn how to land lightly. Keep your core engaged and it helps. I taught my kids to land lightly. My one ds used to stomp around when jumping and know he knows how to keep himself from stomping. Landing down with your full body weight is not good for your joints.

 

Most important is to do squats with proper form. This can also be confusing. I suggest doing a squat in front of a full length mirror. My Dh never did squats correctly and it was tearing up his knees. He just wasn't listening to me and paying attention to his form. So I made him practice slow squats with me watching and I would point out what the correct form was. Now, he can do them correctly and his knees are fine. Your knees should not ever go beyond your toes. Ever. Focus on sticking your bottom back and out instead of going down with your knees pushing forward. JM demonstrates the correct form on the DVD. Watch it as much as you need and again practice in front of a mirror. That's how I finally got it. The thing is you have to focus on your form all.the.time! I can easily slip into an improper squat if I don't keep my mind sharp and in focus with my body.

 

For DVDs that are lighter impact and still a great workout check out Denise Austin. She always does modified versions. Her "Daily Dozen" DVD is a good one and shows modification for jumping jacks. She does do squats so again make sure you're doing them correctly.

 

Of course walking, yoga, and pilates are great workouts as well. I love doing those. You can find a bunch of youtube videos. Check your library. Again Denise Austin has some good ones for walking, yoga, and pilates.

 

 

 

Thank you for taking time to type all that out! Great information! I have been trying to be very conscious of my form. I watch the dvd on the tv in our bedroom, and we have mirrored closet doors, so I can keep an eye on what I'm doing. I have been careful to not extend my knees over my toes, and I follow the "beginner assistant" in the back, but still.... I'm probably doing something wrong. I do land on the balls of my feet during the jumping moves. I actually wondered if that was bad form, so I'm glad to hear that it's okay. I also wear good shoes, and am jumping on carpet. I don't know at this point if it's bad knees or something I'm doing, but I'm starting to fear even trying the moves, so that seems counterproductive.

 

I'm glad to hear you recommend Denise Austin. The "Daily Dozen" was one of the dvds I was looking at last night. Also her "Shrink Your Fat Zones Pilates" and some dvds by another instructor named Ellen Barrett. The thing I liked about 30 day Shred was that the workouts were only 20-ish minutes..... the Ellen Barrett ones are 45 minutes.

 

Anyway, thanks so much for taking time to answer my question. I'll look on YouTube and see what I can find. :001_smile:

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I did Zumba yesterday for the first time.

 

I thought I was the most uncoordinated person in the world, but I found out in that class that there are others just like me! Oh...and it was SO much more fun, and the time passed so much faster, then the stupid treadmill or eliptical or whatever. Plus, it was a great cardio routine!

 

Skipped today because I worked too late (just now finished for the day, and I started at about 8:30 this morning). Tomorrow is body sculpt class.

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