Negin Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 New thread. Please post your workouts here. Everyone welcome. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Rebounding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Lovely, not slow run this morning. See, you guys inspire me. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 FB quick cardio warmup followed by upper body and stretch. I need new weights. It's time to upgrade to a higher weight. While browsing the FB site and checking out their new stuff I found some videos. I was thinking that this video on how to listen to one's body is always good to hear. We all need reminders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I was thinking that this video on how to listen to one's body is always good to hear. We all need reminders. Thanks! I need to watch that right now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changed Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 2 miles and worked my upper body. And more importantly, finally getting rid of junk food and filling the house with fruits and veggies! We'll see how long it lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 No workout for me today, because I went with my dh to watch him run a marathon! He ran the Knoxville Covenant Marathon, and he beat his goal time! He used Hanson's Method (they have a book), and he felt pretty good the whole race. It was fun trying to find spots to see him. I saw him start, then mile 12 and mile 18, and of course, the finish. We got home, took a nap, and we enjoyed a steak dinner (cooked on the grill! Spring is coming!). I did enjoy a nice breakfast at Tupolo Honey's while he ran the first half. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Can I get easy-to-understand advice here? We just joined a gym in December and I have a little routine but I don't know if I should be doing things in a different order. Start with stretching, then cardio, then weight resistance or a different order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yoga this morning after a brutal boot camp yesterday morning which was followed by a brutal cycle class. 💪💪 Thought stretching would help. Not much. Hoping to get some outside miles in this week. Hope the weather and my muscles cooperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 No workout for me today, because I went with my dh to watch him run a marathon! He ran the Knoxville Covenant Marathon, and he beat his goal time! He used Hanson's Method (they have a book), and he felt pretty good the whole race. It was fun trying to find spots to see him. I saw him start, then mile 12 and mile 18, and of course, the finish. We got home, took a nap, and we enjoyed a steak dinner (cooked on the grill! Spring is coming!). I did enjoy a nice breakfast at Tupolo Honey's while he ran the first half. :) Awesome! I'm wanting to do a half marathon within this year myself. Can't imagine a full yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Can I get easy-to-understand advice here? We just joined a gym in December and I have a little routine but I don't know if I should be doing things in a different order. Start with stretching, then cardio, then weight resistance or a different order? Liz, I'm not sure. Some say to end with stretching and how it's not good to stretch on cold muscle. Hopefully others here will respond. I did Mark Laham: Yin Yoga - Hips & Pelvis - Yin Yoga is the best and Mark Laham is my favorite instructor. I also love the fact that there are no sun salutations, which I really don't particularly care for. I love Pusheen the Cat. So cute! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Can I get easy-to-understand advice here? We just joined a gym in December and I have a little routine but I don't know if I should be doing things in a different order. Start with stretching, then cardio, then weight resistance or a different order? I personally keep stretching as a separate workout. Before working out or stretching, I limber (warm-up) with calisthenic type movements. Whether you want to do cardio or resistance training at the same workout or one before the other depends on what training effect you want. For example, do you work out as a means to lose weight or are you working out to achieve a specific athletic goal? If you are a raw beginner, it's probably best to schedule a few personal trainer appointments to get you started. No need to reinvent the wheel. Ask about goal setting and how to measure progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Can I get easy-to-understand advice here? We just joined a gym in December and I have a little routine but I don't know if I should be doing things in a different order. Start with stretching, then cardio, then weight resistance or a different order? The answer also depends on when you go to the gym. I go early early in the morning. I never stretch out first because my muscles are cold and asleep. Actually, all of me is still cold and asleep. I usually start slow on the treadmill or elliptical until I'm all warm- then I pick up the pace. I weight lift after a short cardio session and then stretch if it's a weight lifting day. Or I do the cardio followed by a core work out and longer stretching if it's not a weight day. Even on mornings that I swim I run on the elliptical first. Actually that's how we do it in our evening martial arts studio- warm up cardio, then light stretching, then core conditioning tabata style before we get to the "martial" parts of class. I tore my hamstrings in high school. Both of them at once. I'm very partial to avoiding torn/ pulled muscles. Luckily I'm extremely limber. Sunday- 2 mile walk. Monday a.m.- elliptical workout, katas, upper body weights. Monday p.m.- martial arts, wearing my new pretty belt:) Thanks for the well wishes on my testing this weekend. Testing was a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 wearing my new pretty belt Congratulations! It's always nice to receive recognition for your efforts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yesterday was a rest day. Today is supposed to be Bada$$ Day. I'm not sure about my goals this week. Last week the only thing I did pretty much was my Bada$$ Workouts and 1 walk. I'm hoping I'm feeling back to normal this week since my period is nearly gone but considering the fact that I couldn't sleep last night I'm not feeling very optimistic this am. UGH! Today however I am finally seeing a dr who can hopefully help me sort out what is going on. I'm feeling so much better than I was but I'm still gaining weight- 4lbs this month- ya me(not!) and dealing with insomnia off and on. I'm taking a pregnancy test this am to rule that out- as I know some rarely get their period while pregnant and it has been a few months since I tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Did a FB lower body HIIT routine this morning. I may or may not have been cursing a bit. I do not stretch before working out. I do it after. Warm up with light cardio. Now my question. Do you all eat before workouts? What do you eat or drink? I've read it's not necessary to eat/drink carbs before working out and I've read that one should. I really really hate having the feeling of anything in my stomach while working out. I get sick feeling quickly. So I used to drink a little juice before hand. Then I read how juice is just pure sugar in the body and stopped. I did feel to have more energy when I drank juice. So....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Rieshy- Congrats on your new belt. Kudos to your hubby on his run Kim! re: stretching - I stretch after I'm warmed up a bit. I really don't think it is good for the body to stretch when cold. re: eating- I do the best working out in the afternoon a hr or two after eating, that way my stomach is not entirely full or empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Can I get easy-to-understand advice here? We just joined a gym in December and I have a little routine but I don't know if I should be doing things in a different order. Start with stretching, then cardio, then weight resistance or a different order? You want to start with dynamic stretching, not static. That means you want leg swings, arm circles, hip circles, maybe some body weight squats and lunges. You can then do cardio then weights, or the other way around if you prefer. It doesn't really matter. They say for better calorie burn you want cardio first, but the science on that is iffy. Change it up and see what works for you. Then end with some static stretches. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Did a FB lower body HIIT routine this morning. I may or may not have been cursing a bit. I do not stretch before working out. I do it after. Warm up with light cardio. Now my question. Do you all eat before workouts? What do you eat or drink? I've read it's not necessary to eat/drink carbs before working out and I've read that one should. I really really hate having the feeling of anything in my stomach while working out. I get sick feeling quickly. So I used to drink a little juice before hand. Then I read how juice is just pure sugar in the body and stopped. I did feel to have more energy when I drank juice. So....? If I work out in the morning, I don't eat first. Sometimes, if I feel hungry and I know it will be a hard workout, I eat half a banana. Anything else would bother my stomach. I do think coffee. If the juice doesn't bother your stomach, then drink it. A small amount will be ok.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Do you all eat before workouts? What do you eat or drink? I've read it's not necessary to eat/drink carbs before working out and I've read that one should. Again, I think it depends on what training effect you want. If weight loss is your primary goal then I wouldn't carb load before a workout. If weight loss is not a concern, you are more athletic and have athletic specific goals, then you probably need to fuel your workouts with a bit of carb. Either way, for me, I do better with a bit of food before a workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Ran this morning. It was 33 degrees. Yeah! I am so glad it is getting warmer. Maybe kettlebell later if time presents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Can I get easy-to-understand advice here? We just joined a gym in December and I have a little routine but I don't know if I should be doing things in a different order. Start with stretching, then cardio, then weight resistance or a different order? My $.02. I don't eat or stretch first but I run very early in the morning. Stretching and food sound gross. I have read cold, static stretches actually create injuries not prevent them. I think big muscle movements as mentioned earlier are recommended. I just start running slow and consider that my warm up. My usual routine is something like this: coffee run stretch push ups then weights or yoga depending on day and time I work out 6 days a week usually. I run on 5-6 of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Now my question. Do you all eat before workouts? What do you eat or drink? I've read it's not necessary to eat/drink carbs before working out and I've read that one should. I really really hate having the feeling of anything in my stomach while working out. I get sick feeling quickly. So I used to drink a little juice before hand. Then I read how juice is just pure sugar in the body and stopped. I did feel to have more energy when I drank juice. So....? I usually eat a date and a handful of almonds before my early a.m. workout. Occasionally a left over cookie.... I saw a study at Vanderbilt on athletic performance and muscle/fat ratios in gymnast and track athletes. The wider an athlete let their blood sugar swing because of fasting the less muscle to fat they had and the less strength they had in their sport. I'm poorly stating it because I need my coffee. I'll try to find the study. Everyone is different but if I try to workout without eating and drinking I usually experience earlier fatigue, shakiness, and more muscle soreness later. I also eat as soon as I get home from my a.m. workout. I don't eat after my p.m. workout though- so maybe it's just because I'm an early bird that I need calories right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Thank you everyone! I will do cardio first and then lifting. We are at a brand new facility and the actual building that will house the fitness center is being built. There is reduced staff at the moment and no physical trainer there yet. This should change once we get into the bigger, permanent building. I will see if I can get a session scheduled then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkacz Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Did Week 3, day 1 of Couch to 5k this morning with 1 extra interval. Total 2.75 miles over 40 minutes. I'm still trying to dig out and catch up after the weekend. Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I think I'll go back to drinking a small glass of juice in the morning. I'm going to pay close attention to my energy level during my workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Boot camp this morning. I'll do yoga before bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Cycle then sculpt. Fun push up progressions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Fun push up progressions. :smilielol5: Yeah right. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Just played some bball today. Crossfit tomorrow. It is also officially spring here, had a wasp fly up my shorts and sting me! Good times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Jane Fonda Prime Time Walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I am so sore today for some reason. I think I'm going to take hill sprints off the menu for today and do just my regular workout, skill work and MA today with perhaps a little stretching in the evening. It's hard for me to find that fine line of pushing and doing too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 This morning was beautiful so I decided to run the cross country course at a nearby school. All was well until I tripped on a stick on a foot bridge. Youch, did something to my foot. I finished but the longer I ran it got worse instead of the usual better. I was walking by the time I hit our driveway. Anyhoo, ice and motrin for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Lisa, ouch! Hope you feel better soon! It sucks when you try to take advantage of the early, beautiful, spring days after such a long winter and then you get smacked like that. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Sunday - 45 minutes on the treadmill (so slowly it's embarrassing to say) Monday - 40 to 45 minutes on the treadmill (again too slow to mention) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Aha, finally feeling better today. The weather is looking good this week and we're not so busy, so I'm really hoping that it goes much better. Hoping for a walk and sprint today, along with my Bada$$ workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Ok, boot camp. Later today I want to run and do 30 minutes of yoga. I also just couldn't do all the squat thrusts at bootcamp so I am going to do more of those at home and some more abwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I had a nice run this morning, just under 4.5 miles. I'm planning on 30 minutes of yoga later. I'm loving this spring weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckabell Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I went for a run last night. I'm planning on doing a Fitness Blender workout tonight. I just have to choose which one. I really like the look of Fitness Blender. My only issue is that I only own 3-lb and 10-lb weights. I would love to get adjustable weights like these , but right now they're not in the budget. So I'm trying to decide what other weights I should buy next. I'm debating between a 5-lb set, 7-lb set, and 12-lb set and then hopefully have enough saved in the next few months for an adjustable set. I do have access to a gym that has free weights in 5-lb increments, but the gym doesn't have wi-fi and I'm not sure how well I could watch the Fitness Blender videos on my phone and if my phone could stream that much data. I also want to figure out how to make some of my runs more HIIT instead of running for endurance. I've been a distance runner in the past, and I don't aspire to do more than a 5K right now. I'd rather work on my strength, build muscle, and lose fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I skipped crossfit this morning. It feels so unlike me to get up and drive 20 minutes to workout. I know any workout routine will feel unnatural. ..I just need to suck it up and go....planning on a 4 mile run/walk and some push ups and squats today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Mandy... :toetap05: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I skipped crossfit this morning. It feels so unlike me to get up and drive 20 minutes to workout. I know any workout routine will feel unnatural. ..I just need to suck it up and go....planning on a 4 mile run/walk and some push ups and squats today I drive about 15-20 minutes to bootcamp and yeah, it felt a little weird but the difference is in the support of the others and in the higher challenge the instructor will give me. I have never yet come to the end of a bootcamp session where I wasn't really ready for her to say "and that's class". I work harder and run faster because I am there. So that offsets the oddness of driving to bootcamp. There is a crossfit a short walk from where we live. I have a groupon to try it out. My husband has been going a week and a 1/2 so far and whoa, Is it ever showing some very quick results. Darn those men and their testosterone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Mandy... :toetap05: turns out I wasn't "welcome" today any how :p Members only today and I am a "grouponer" so, I will go tomorrow. I have classes I have paid for. 13 more to be exact lol. DH starts Monday, maybe it will be easier when he is going with me. We plan on journaling our workouts and then hopefully we will build up our garage gym. We so CANNOT afford crossfit at full price. 150 a month for one person, on a 12 month draft commitment is crazy expensive and their times don't mesh with my times on most days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I drive about 15-20 minutes to bootcamp and yeah, it felt a little weird but the difference is in the support of the others and in the higher challenge the instructor will give me. I have never yet come to the end of a bootcamp session where I wasn't really ready for her to say "and that's class". I work harder and run faster because I am there. So that offsets the oddness of driving to bootcamp. There is a crossfit a short walk from where we live. I have a groupon to try it out. My husband has been going a week and a 1/2 so far and whoa, Is it ever showing some very quick results. Darn those men and their testosterone! ughhh DH can think of toning up and boom, he has abs. He makes me sick. I like it when I am there. I feel accomplished when I leave... it is the GETTING there. I do workout harder in the group than I do home alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Mandy, it's true. The CF gyms here are freakishly expensive so it's a no-go for us. Anyways, I'm just giving you a hard time, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Mandy, it's true. The CF gyms here are freakishly expensive so it's a no-go for us. Anyways, I'm just giving you a hard time, lol. I appreciate the hard time, ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 :smilielol5: Yeah right. ;) ðŸ˜. 💪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I drive about 15-20 minutes to bootcamp and yeah, it felt a little weird but the difference is in the support of the others and in the higher challenge the instructor will give me. I have never yet come to the end of a bootcamp session where I wasn't really ready for her to say "and that's class". I work harder and run faster because I am there. So that offsets the oddness of driving to bootcamp. There is a crossfit a short walk from where we live. I have a groupon to try it out. My husband has been going a week and a 1/2 so far and whoa, Is it ever showing some very quick results. Darn those men and their testosterone! I drive 25 minutes to boot camp as well. It is also at 7 o freaking clock in the morning! It is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I drive 25 minutes to boot camp as well. It is also at 7 o freaking clock in the morning! It is worth it. Someone asked me why I didn't catch the bus and I was like, "uh do you think there's a bus I can catch at 4:30 in the freaking morning?!" I have to be there at 5:30. If I leave at 5:15, I am right on time. I try to leave at 5 so I have a little time to kill, er wake up, in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Feeling weighed down again today. No energy. Forced myself to do a quick DA cardio. I hate not having energy. I feel like a grouchy sloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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