Negin Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 New thread. Please post your workouts here. Everyone welcome. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Rebounding and about to soon do Joyce Vedral's Slow Duet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 How telling that I didn't know who was posting this week's new link until I read the workout? :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Rieshy, as you can tell, I changed my user name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (I noticed the user name change yesterday.) Today: gym w dh for lower body weights and squats etc, Blogilates ab challenge, and some serious stretching. I may need to roll. My lower back is feeling very tight right now. Tomorrow is a day off from the gym. On Wednesday I meet with the trainer :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Negin, I noticed your username change, too :D Yesterday I hit almost 16,000 steps (15,738 to be exact). Today I'll get in two hill hikes, one medium with small hills, one longer with bigger hills. And maybe yoga-Pilates. Kettlebell is sitting on my desk, unopened, eyeing me expectantly though not reproachfully ;) H20 intake remains abysmal. Are y'all diligent with your water intake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Are y'all diligent with your water intake? Only when I don't have to leave the house, IYKWIM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 About 10 eight ounce glasses a day, but I'm tall and active and overheat easily since I got heat stroke 9 years ago. I noticed that awesomeusername liked my status yesterday and I was jealous because it's such a great name. I liked stupisusername too. To everyone: 1. How many days a week to you work out? 2. How many of those days are very challenging vs just maintenance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 To everyone: 1. How many days a week to you work out? Everyday 2. How many of those days are very challenging vs just maintenance? 3 challenging 4 maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 About 10 eight ounce glasses a day, but I'm tall and active and overheat easily since I got heat stroke 9 years ago. I noticed that awesomeusername liked my status yesterday and I was jealous because it's such a great name. I liked stupisusername too. To everyone: 1. How many days a week to you work out? 2. How many of those days are very challenging vs just maintenance? 1. 6 2. The challenge is in consistency rather than content for me. And my definition of a wo probably differs from yours. I'm not hitting the gym or any piece of equipment, I'm out huffing up some serious hills and rugged terrain. Or else I'm doing my best to hold a hover-plank for more than five seconds :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Water intake? I'm all about that as long as it's filtered through coffee beans first. Otherwise, about 8 oz/day. 1. I work out as many days a week as possible-usually 5 or 6. 2. I just do whatever feels right that day. I would guess 3 or 4 hard and a couple easy. But I'm weird. I jumped and bought a month at our town's new little gym. Then I felt guilt racked so went there this morning early before church. I ran a couple miles and then did 4 miles(so it said) on the elliptical. I'm not used to being warm when I work out. It was weird. They do have all kinds of nifty weights I want to try out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Today is a rest day for me. I am trying to work out six days a week, because then I can't have the "I'll do today's workout tomorrow" excuse. Three of those days are more intense than others, although I'm trying to burn about 600-ish calories per time. I am not very good about drinking water, but I'm trying to be more mindful of it. I keep a large glass out on the counter with ice and a straw and try to drink one or two glasses every time I'm in the kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Water intake? I'm all about that as long as it's filtered through coffee beans first. Otherwise, about 8 oz/day. This made me laugh. I mix 1/2 lemon with 16 oz of water to drink at night with my iron pills- that I finish through the night or upon waking. Other than that I drink coffee all morning and then oolong (see avatar pot) and water the rest of the day. Currently I designate Sunday as rest day- but I guess you could call it a maintenance day because I often do something fun anyway- today I walked 2 miles with dh and will do my 100 swings before the day is out. I do sometimes take time during the week off if my body feels funky. Generally speaking I bet I average 3 intense, over the top workouts a week- but I don't plan in advance which ones they will be because often they happen outside of my control in MMA or kettle bell class. I try to do no more than 3- 4 runs a week with one being a long run, one a sprinting fun-fest (with my 13 yo or 20 yo leaving me in the dust), and the rest just comfortable runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 SD, have you always worked out every day? Don't you feel like you need a rest? I'm against the idea for myself because I burn out easily and I believe in the biblical Sabbath. I'm not saying that everyone should follow my religion, it's just what makes sense to me. Shukriyya, we like to go hiking. I think it's one of the best workouts because it's what you're supposed to be doing. We aren't meant to dead lift 100 pounds, we're meant to run, and dig, and climb. We actually torture our 4 year old by making him walk 3 miles everyday. He honestly loves it, and I love the easy 500 calories. ;) My4cowboy, did you know that weight training will continue to burn calories for longer than cardio? Something to look into. And get a water bottle with a wide spout and carry it around. That really helped me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 SD, have you always worked out every day? Don't you feel like you need a rest? I'm against the idea for myself because I burn out easily and I believe in the biblical Sabbath. I'm not saying that everyone should follow my religion, it's just what makes sense to me. Periodization is built into my plan. However even a rest day means I must articulate every joint across it's fullest ROM, preferably under load. Plus it's hard to maintain a high degree of flexibility without a bunch of stretching and limbering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Periodization is built into my plan. However even a rest day means I must articulate every joint across it's fullest ROM, preferably under load. Plus it's hard to maintain a high degree of flexibility without a bunch of stretching and limbering. I googled this and I'm still not sure what it means. Would you mind explaining? I've only done fitness DVDs and apps on my phone because I'm very ignorant about fitness and I'm trying to educate myself. I've just started The New Rules of Weight Training For Women and will read more once I research what other good books are out there (hint, hint). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Went for long family walk with dog. That's it for today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 My WOs are planned over a 4 week cycle very similar to the undulating cycle described here (scroll down). I have very specific goals in mind and I don't exercise just to exercise, iykwim. I do pay someone to plan it all out for me, I will say. It's not like I dreamed it all up myself. I don't have but I really want this book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I got my treadmill in today and a MySync Elite (it's not what I wanted but there isn't a fitbit to be found in a 50 mile radius and the MySync was $30 than a zip anyways. Maybe I can get a zip for my birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 My WOs are planned over a 4 week cycle very similar to the undulating cycle described here (scroll down). I have very specific goals in mind and I don't exercise just to exercise, iykwim. I do pay someone to plan it all out for me, I will say. It's not like I dreamed it all up myself. I don't have but I really want this book. I added the book to my wishlist. Thanks. I would love to visit with a personal trainer and I will at some point. I'm in a transition period between not being able to hike half a mile and being able to accomplish amazing things, and right now I believe a personal trainer would be a waste of money because I just don't have the time or money to visit the gym on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 To everyone: 1. How many days a week to you work out? 2. How many of those days are very challenging vs just maintenance? Before this month (joining a gym--it's now free w dh's work benefits!) 1. I worked out, on average, 5.75 days a week in 2014 :D (it was 4 days a week in 2013) 2. 2 challenging, the rest maintenance Now, this month 1. 6 days a week, yay us (dh and I!) 2. 4 challenging, 2 maintenance I drink about 48 oz of decaf coffee and 32 oz of decaf or herbal tea a day, with maybe 16-24 oz of plain, boring water. In hot weather I drink my morning decaf and then 48oz+ of decaf sun tea and/or icy cold water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Ummm not sure yet, just got the treadmill today but I'm still feeling yucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Did some Yoga this morning. It's dh first day back at work so our first day of normal routine. Hoping to get back into it more seriously at least till school starts back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Slache, I also do some weight stuff every time I go to the gym, but I want to get into weight training more. I have the "New Rules of Weights for Women" or whatever the official title is on hold at the library. I am determined to lose 10 lbs. minimum this year, and am trying to alter many things: better diet, more cardio, adding better weight training, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Double post. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Only when I don't have to leave the house, IYKWIM. This is me also! I stop drinking water an hour or so before leaving the house. We live in a third-world country and public bathrooms, if they're available, leave much to be desired. Even if I'm not in a third-world country, I'm at the age where I need to time my water intake. I stop drinking water at around 6 or 7 PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 I noticed that awesomeusername liked my status yesterday and I was jealous because it's such a great name. I liked stupisusername too. I changed it back to my previous name. Oh well. I could always go back to awesomeusername again. I love stupisusername also! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 1. How many days a week to you work out? As often as I can. I don't plan ahead for rest days. They happen often enough without my planning. I oversleep or things happen. 2. How many of those days are very challenging vs just maintenance? Don't know really. It depends. Some days and some workouts just feel more challenging, I don't plan ahead based on that. Yesterday, I did a few Classical Stretch routines and they were quite tough. I didn't think that the would be. During the time of the month, my workouts seem more strenuous, or right before, anyway. If I'm tired/sleep-deprived, they also seem more strenuous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 About to soon do a Jackie Warner Core Workout - You Tube. Jackie is similar to Jillian Michaels, but less intimidating and more like-able, I think. Plus, I haven't yet been injured from her workouts. http://youtu.be/QPQd_3mg71A Will also do at least one Classical Stretch routine, more if I have time - "Core & Hips". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Slache-do you read at girlsgonestrong dot com? Good stuff there. Negin- yep one day something is easy and the next time tough. Human variability I guess. Freezing sleet here this morning. I don't mind getting wet but really dislike falling down. This gym thing may have been worth it. Tomorrow is forecast to be subzero again also. Goody ;) I would love to have a trainer see where I am and create something. The one time I called the Y though they got my age and suggested, wait for it, I come to their senior exercise class. Ack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Day 36/105: Cardio. Wish me luck. Negin, I know what you mean. The second day of my cycle is *brutal*. I'm exhausted and often don't finish my workout. Thanks joyofsix. I'll check it out when I'm done. For the record I work out 6 days a week, 4 of which are challenging. I'm trying to figure a good balance out. Thanks for the responses, they were helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Freezing sleet here this morning. I don't mind getting wet but really dislike falling down. This gym thing may have been worth it. Tomorrow is forecast to be subzero again also. Goody ;) We must be in the same general geographic region. WO stretch roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Rest day here---just stretching and the Blogilates ab challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Slept in because I went to bed late, and didn't really try too hard to force myself out of bed. Ran/played with my dog outside then came in and super fast abs. I know I can say I'll try to squeeze in something later, but it won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Five miles on the elliptical done. I was all by myself. Now I'm sitting in the car while the girls sled. I should have brought more coffee. Snicker-the beautiful midwest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I would love to have a trainer see where I am and create something. The one time I called the Y though they got my age and suggested, wait for it, I come to their senior exercise class. Ack. The first Physical Therapist that I went to following last June's calf muscle tear listened to all my goals and then proceeded to treat me as if walking to the mailbox was my ultimate life expectation. I immediately changed and ended up with a Physical therapist that was also a sports trainer- most of his clients are high school and college athletes. It made a night and day difference in the sorts of things that made up my therapy-even at the beginning. I also recommend only going to a sports- orthopedist, if you are unfortunate enough to need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 To everyone: 1. How many days a week to you work out? I aim for 6 days a week 2. How many of those days are very challenging vs just maintenance? I think they are all challenging in their own way, but Thur is just yoga, so not really pushing hard. Right now, all of my running is easy, but that's because I'm taking my time coming back from an injury, so what would normally be a maintenance run is challenging, plus I throw in kettlebell on those days. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 This morning was a 3 mile run, then kettlebell. Today was 1 arm rows, deadlifts, clean and presses, squats, swings, and push-ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildiris Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I swim with master 2x a week, plus another day on my own lap swimming incorporating hand paddles (It's like lifting weight in the water.) and fins into my workout. After a year of swimming I've improved a lot. Went to a swim meet over the weekend and shaved 12 seconds off my 50 free from last may. I stretch and lift weights on my off days, and when the surf is reasonable I get out on my boogie board for a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I did Couch25k week 2 workout and walked on the treadmill for an hour. I also did some bicep, tricep, and shoulder work. Lovely thick snow/sleety rain when I came out of the gym. Ugh! I hate the cold weather! WildIris, 12 seconds off your 50 is impressive! That's a ton of time - way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Karyne Seban's Perfect Pregnancy Workout today. About the best prego workout I've ever seen! I'm aiming for three times a week until I deliver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Just one mile with Leslie. But that is better than none, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Snicker-the beautiful midwest? Interestingly, no. I guess the weather pattern is covering large swaths of the country. I'm in the NE. Today, skillwork, stretch, roll, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Didn't sleep well at all and now I woke up late. I'm going to try my hardest to do a few Classical Stretch routines this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Didn't sleep well at all and now I woke up late. I'm going to try my hardest to do a few Classical Stretch routines this afternoon. :grouphug: Lack of sleep can really take the wind out of your sails, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I didn't sleep well either :grouphug: Heading to the gym w dh in 15 minutes, blech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Monday: 2 MMA classes back to back. Among other things I started a new kata and got to work with the bow staff for the first time. It's better than chocolate. I also got my 100 challenge swing and TGU's in. Today: long tutorial day followed by MMA and kettle bell class. 6 of my kids also do MMA, several outrank me- it's so much fun being in class with my teens. We did a new upper body conditioning drill: Try to complete in under 2 minutes: a ladder that reduces by one each set starting with 10 mountain climbers, 10 shoulder touches from pushup position, 10 arm reaches from plank positition. Btw, Ladder means that the next set is 9 of each 3 exercises then 8 of each..... All without ever touching your knees to the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Did a GREAT workout. Loved it. It burned so much. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 We did a new upper body conditioning drill: Try to complete in under 2 minutes: a ladder that reduces by one each set starting with 10 mountain climbers, 10 shoulder touches from pushup position, 10 arm reaches from plank positition. Btw, Ladder means that the next set is 9 of each 3 exercises then 8 of each..... All without ever touching your knees to the floor. Complete in two minutes? I am 100% certain that not only would I be unable to complete this in two minutes, I would also need medical attention to help me off the floor! Good for you! I love cycling and my trainer seems focused on that, and is primarily focusing on my legs and back. Hey, fella, my legs are in good shape, because I cycle. How about working on other areas? I'm going to try this...but not in two minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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