Negin Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 New thread. Please post your workouts here. Everyone welcome. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Will soon try out a Jackie Warner workout - new DVD that I got on sale recently. ETA: That one is not for me at all. I can't jog or run in place anymore. I'm now going to do her other DVD which I really like - Personal Training with Jackie - Crunch Free X-treme Abs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Testing is over! I made a tactical error and didn't take snacks- all, in my family, who tested later in the day lacked our normal umph- including me. Which was frustrating. I also landed wrong at some point during a Thai combination and twisted my knee. Which is very frustrating. But nothing is swollen today and I passed:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Joyce Vedral Cougar Workout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 FB day 5 yesterday was a low impact recovery video along with stretching/yoga. I'm off to the beach for 5 days. I'll try to get some workouts in. I'd love to have a little run along the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 My brisk morning walk, no pain; was only 65 degrees, NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Congrats, Rieshy! I spent the weekend hiking. On Saturday my dh and I took our 2 yougest on a 2.5 mile hike. The trail is strenuous, but there's a waterfall at the end and they enjoyed it. On Sunday I wanted a long hike. My dh and I traveled down to the Great Smokey's to hike. We've never done that, despite living here for a lot of years. We stopped at the center to get a good recommendation. We decided on Alum Cave trail, which was 5 miles round trip. It was a bit strenuous. But when we got there we decided to continue on to the top (!) to Mt. LeConte. It was a very steep climb. In all, the round trip was 11 miles! It was probably not the wisest decision, but fun. My legs were toast by the end. We also had an exciting dinner. We stopped at a Ruby Tuesday's because I had a coupon. I got salmon, but it was undercooked. I just sent it back, but when the manager brought it back to the table he said that he was sorry about the salmon, and he let us know that the kitchen was on fire! We could stay, the fire was contained, but we could leave whenever we wanted. I did finish my fish and downed my wine, and we still payed for the meal. We didn't feel right not paying or stiffing the waitress. Anyway, we got home and I did some yoga, then another yoga practice this morning. I don't feel too badly, though I think after all of the driving I have to do today, I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I did my stepped up yoga practice. I had done a power yoga practice on Saturday, so that combined with poor sleep last night left me tired and I had to push myself. (I had made a deal with myself "just 10 more minute" and I could quit. well - then the most intense part was over and it was no big deal to finish.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksandBoys Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I think I've finally kicked my calf injury! 43 minute run today, the longest I've run in, oh, 8 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 WO, stretch, roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 OMG, I need to add epsom salt bath to my list of things to get done today, lol. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 OMG, I need to add epsom salt bath to my list of things to get done today, lol. Ouch! stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Monday Zumba coming up in a couple hours :)http://clickerplusdogs.tumblr.com/post/84195585737/mysecretpaleo-its-monday-morning-lets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Congrats, Rieshy! I spent the weekend hiking. On Saturday my dh and I took our 2 yougest on a 2.5 mile hike. The trail is strenuous, but there's a waterfall at the end and they enjoyed it. We also had an exciting dinner. We stopped at a Ruby Tuesday's because I had a coupon. I got salmon, but it was undercooked. I just sent it back, but when the manager brought it back to the table he said that he was sorry about the salmon, and he let us know that the kitchen was on fire! We could stay, the fire was contained, but we could leave whenever we wanted. I did finish my fish and downed my wine, and we still payed for the meal. We didn't feel right not paying or stiffing the waitress. Anyway, we got home and I did some yoga, then another yoga practice this morning. I don't feel too badly, though I think after all of the driving I have to do today, I will. That's a little too exciting! Today I did weights and stretching and rolling. Missed my normal long run time- but martial arts class is in an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I've been out of the loop here but yesterday I walked 7 miles. Today I ran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 5 Miles of Leslie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Skillwork, stretch, roll. I am still going to MA too. My belt testing is coming up quick and I'm feeling a little stressed about that too. :gnorsi: I think I may be doing too much. I feel like I've been put through the meat grinder and the salad spinner. :willy_nilly: I didn't get my hot bath yesterday and owing to the mess from yesterday, I'm going to have to clean my oven today, so no time for the bath today either. I have an idea!! Let's skip out today and get massages! YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Skillwork, stretch, roll. I am still going to MA too. My belt testing is coming up quick and I'm feeling a little stressed about that too. :gnorsi: I think I may be doing too much. I feel like I've been put through the meat grinder and the salad spinner. :willy_nilly: I didn't get my hot bath yesterday and owing to the mess from yesterday, I'm going to have to clean my oven today, so no time for the bath today either. I have an idea!! Let's skip out today and get massages! YES! Oooh, boo on meat grinding and salad spinning! And YES! I'm on board with massages. I ran this morning. I really needed it. My dad is being a bit of a pill post surgery (not to mention just all the craziness that is life) and let's just say exercise is keeping me upright and functioning. Really, when your legs are burning and you are gasping for breath everything else goes away :lol: . I hope you all have lovely, productive, peaceful, as if you've had massages days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I ran this morning! It was 3 slow and a bit difficult miles, but I ran. I could feel my hamstring. It was hard for my left leg to open up, but I'm unsure if that's from the injury or Sunday's 11 mile hike. :) I came back and did kettlebell, TGU's with added presses, squats, push-ups, pull-ups and swings. I have a goal of doing maybe 200 more swings today. I would also like to do some restorative or yin yoga before bed, but I don't know if that will happen. And yes, Lisa, when you whole body is focused on just getting through your run, everything else melts away, at least for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Everyone is doing such a great job, passing tests and running and stretching! Wowzer! On Sunday I ran and yesterday, monday, I did squeezed in 45 mins of Tracy Anderson. I was going to run again today, but we are having big thunderstorms. And not those nice summer storms where you are fine running in the wet drippy outside. Now it is cold and drippy and YUCK! So... am maybe going to do Tracy again this evening? I need to figure that out. I have been doing the same Tracy DVD over and over again. I know I should do something else, like Meta etc BUT when I look at older Tracy Anderson DVDs the instruction is just so crap. And her form is crap, lol. I like this one because I don't even have to really look at it except for the occasional glance to make sure my form is right. During the summer I managed to do this DVD every week day for about a month and after 4 weeks I could totally see a difference in my butt. Maybe I will just do the all fours part of Meta and do my other DVD for arms and abs. I wish she would redo Meta with her new found ability to give instruction and maintain some form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Rebounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Good morning! I'm going to quickly throw on a movie and stretch and roll while the kids are sleeping. Tee hee! Mommy knows how to PARTY! Later, I'll do my WO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Teaching co-op day so a quick 30 minute kettlebell thing. I might get in a walk tonight. Maybe.....pretty please.....karma are you listening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I ran again this morning, but.....it hurt a bit. I'd say the pain was about a level 2 mid run but at least 3 or 4 by the end. Probably shouldn't have run 2 days in a row. *Sigh* I came home and did a 30 minute vinyasa flow. I plan on kettlebell swings later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Brisk walk, it seems I'm getting faster, going the same distance. No pain! I did stretching exercises first this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Tuesday- co-op day so I missed my recovery run. But since I missed my long run on Monday- oh well. But I did do my martial arts class plus a kettle bell class. I can now dead stop 70 pounds- which is more than 1/2 my body weight and double press with 2- 24lb bells. In other words.... I am sore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I did same old Tracy last night and will be running tonight after dinner. So I went to Amazon to look at other TA stuff and she has a new DVD coming out next week. It is 'mat workout for beginners'. It has 3 25 min workouts with instruction one one disc. I guess you do one until you master it and then move on to the next. It was 12$ so I pre-ordered it. I am willing to take a chance for 12$. My hope is that she keeps making new workout DVDs with more instruction. She has released a bunch and they are all less expensive than most and have instruction. She is def on a roll this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksandBoys Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Ran again today and did another day of my squat/push-up challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Joyce Vedral Cougar Workout - I love this one, but I really can't wait till the others that I ordered get here. She's having a fabulous sale in case anyone's interested. She's getting rid of all her stock before only offering downloads. Her DVDs are rather dated, but I think that they're super-effective, from what I've seen so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 So many runners. You gals are crazy. :p Today is skillwork, MA, stretch & roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Well, proving I'm crazy I ran this morning. Then I did a yoga thing from Sadie Nardini I found on the net. I really like her. She's a little hip, gives good instruction and really packs a lot into 30 minutes. Snickerdoodle (which I must ad is what dh calls our girls as an endearment) when I don't run my family sees crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 when I don't run my family sees crazy. LOL Ain't that the truth.... I think my kids have used the word "obsession" in regards to my WOs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 About to do 5 Miles of Leslie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Good morning beautiful ladies! Stretch those hammies and quads! Don't forget the calves and ankles! Roll those trigger points! Work on upper body mobility! The coffee is brewing and after warming up and stretching we're gonna have a great workout! The sun is shining so slap a smile on your face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 How's that for Perky Polly? We'll see how long it lasts, LOL. :001_cool: At least let's get the coffee going.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 If I EVER sound like Snickerdoodle in the morning, you all will know that hell has indeed frozen over. But it would really scare my husband and kids.... could be an evil April fool joke....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Kettlebell and settled for walking this morning. It was pouring buckets so running would have been a wet affair. I also argued with my dd which gets the heart rate up :lol: I did all of this in a not perky manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Y'all make me laugh. Personally my coffee has not had its normal efficacy. Thursday- evil training session with weights focusing on hip strength and upper body. Today? Cinnamon rolls and a long recovery run if I can wake up- plus spinning hook kicks and a new kata I need to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 T, W, Th hill hikes -- 1 hr. I've switched up my route to include steeper hills both up and down. I can feel different muscles working--quads on the inclines, glutes on the declines. Loving this! Today more of the same. My ideal is 5 days of hill hikes and two days of yoga but so far the hill hikes are winning out. Are any of you ladies fitbit users? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 How's that for Perky Polly? We'll see how long it lasts, LOL. :001_cool: You made me giggle :lol:. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Yesterday was my weekly yoga class in the city. This new teacher is incredible. I wish I could take multiple classes with her a week. Today I've done nothing. I didn't sleep well (the wind was incredible) and I'm normally wiped out on Friday's. Thursday's are co-op days, which means leaving the house at 6:40, droping the kids off at 8:00, yoga at 9:00 and a full day of running around town doing my shopping. I pick the kids up at 4:30 and we get home by 5:45 if there are no traffic issues (there was yesterday, so an extra 30 minutes). The routine seems to wipe me out, and on Friday I have no energy for anything. The wash is getting done, and we will eat dinner, but I want to just lay in bed all day. I'm hoping for a short run tomorrow and maybe a short hike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I walked last evening but it was so windy the one direction that I had a hard time walking! Maybe that was even better than the usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksandBoys Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I managed a really slow, creaky run this morning. I'm glad I did it, but it wasn't fun! Knocked out 40 squats and 40 push-ups too. Now, if only my children would sleep through the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 About to try out the Warrior Workout for the first time. The image above is from amazon and I hope that it can be used here, sort of like book covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Just finished the Warrior Workout - great workout. Had my muscles screaming quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 So I tried running today, and it was a complete fail. I had decided to go super easy, taking walk breaks every 5 minuets, but my hamstring hurt from the moment I stepped out my door. :( I feel like crying. But I determined to have it push me further in other ways. I've been focusing my kettlebell and yoga on rehab, but now I just want to focus on them. Lots more kettlebell and yoga, more KB swings for cardio condtioning and no thought of running, not for at least 6 weeks, maybe longer. I do have to be careful with yoga. Last night I did a 1 hr fast primary series (I love Astanga Primary), but even though I didn't push it, all of the forward bending was too much. So I have to stay away from Astanga, and stick to Hatha or flow. I want to work on opening my hips and backbends. With KB I want to be able to get up to squating my two 12kg bells (52#) I had been able to do a 44# 1 rep max, but I've backed off the strength of the squats because of running and then rehabing, but now I want to go for it. :) Sorry, I'm rambling. I'm sad and angry all at once. I need to get myself to together, we are heading out for a 5 mile hike. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 So I tried running today, and it was a complete fail. I had decided to go super easy, taking walk breaks every 5 minuets, but my hamstring hurt from the moment I stepped out my door. :( I feel like crying. But I determined to have it push me further in other ways. I've been focusing my kettlebell and yoga on rehab, but now I just want to focus on them. Lots more kettlebell and yoga, more KB swings for cardio condtioning and no thought of running, not for at least 6 weeks, maybe longer. I do have to be careful with yoga. Last night I did a 1 hr fast primary series (I love Astanga Primary), but even though I didn't push it, all of the forward bending was too much. So I have to stay away from Astanga, and stick to Hatha or flow. I want to work on opening my hips and backbends. With KB I want to be able to get up to squating my two 12kg bells (52#) I had been able to do a 44# 1 rep max, but I've backed off the strength of the squats because of running and then rehabing, but now I want to go for it. :) Sorry, I'm rambling. I'm sad and angry all at once. I need to get myself to together, we are heading out for a 5 mile hike. :) Kettle bell is always an enormous workout for my hamstrings. I am sorry the running is out for now- but I am wondering whether a break from both wouldn't speedup the healing process-(I am hoping you don't throw anything at me.) I don't mean a long break but maybe a week hiatus while eating well and sleeping and stretching with rolling several times a day. - now that's starting to sound like a daydream so I'll add in get some massages and have your children rise up and call you blessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Negin, I've heard good things about the Warrior Workout, what is it like? Kim, I am sorry you had runfail. I know you are in rehab, does your PT have any suggestions for returning to running? I bought a real foam roller yesterday, it should be here on monday. My excuse is my dh's PT....even though they don't use a foam roller, lol. Oh, and all the kids in the ballet company use them, so it would be good for my son, right? Not that he will ever use it :001_rolleyes: He thinks he is going to be flexible and pain free forever. I am going to look at some youtube videos or something for the roller. I need fast things. I won't use it if it needs another 45 mins after a workout, kwim? And my son certainly won't. I was all set to run last night, at 8 bloody pm, I had my hand on the door when it started to pour. :mad: So, I did a leslie sansone walking video called 5 mile advanced walk. I find walking for fitness weird. I tried to make the walk as challenging as possible, running in place and moving my arms and even doing some moves as jumps etc. The walk called for holding weights and I did that the whole time. But I just don't feel it as a workout. Last night, my legs felt worked out, not sore but I knew I had done something. But my heart rate just doesn't get up there. I could have held a conversation throughout the whole thing and I didn't get sweaty. Warm? Yes I got warm and my breathing got deeper, but nothing approaching workout level. So, I don't really know if it is doing anything. OTOH, it is easy on the joints and good for a rainy day. And I got six workouts in this week! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Today- glorious windy, blue sky, 5.25 mile run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Kettle bell is always an enormous workout for my hamstrings. I am sorry the running is out for now- but I am wondering whether a break from both wouldn't speedup the healing process-(I am hoping you don't throw anything at me.) I don't mean a long break but maybe a week hiatus while eating well and sleeping and stretching with rolling several times a day. - now that's starting to sound like a daydream so I'll add in get some massages and have your children rise up and call you blessed. I was keeping the squats light, and there was never any pain. Single leg deadlifts are recommended, so I focused on those, but didn't go too heavy either. According to my dh (he's a family doc, and also consults at a PT center) the only real rule is if it hurts, stop. Nothing with kettlebell hurt, but I will be mindful of it as I go forward. Yoga can hurt. I have to be careful not to stretch that leg. Forward bends tend to hurt, no matter how much I bend my knees. Stupid, stupid hamstring. I think the reason the kettlebell doens't hurt is because the load is on all 4 parts of the hamstring. Running injured the outermost part. When too much load is on just that part, it hurts. Even stretching, if I do it right, doesn't hurt, as long as it's not hitting that outermost hamstring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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