Negin Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 New thread. Please post your workouts here. Everyone welcome. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 I didn't get to do anything yesterday. Yesterday was not a good day. I'm going to soon do two Classical Stretch routines: Posture Reverse the Aging Process (Honestly, I don't believe that it can be reversed & am skeptical of such claims. I believe one can only slow it down somewhat & that's pretty much it, which is still great). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Reverse the Aging Process (Honestly, I don't believe that it can be reversed & am skeptical of such claims. I believe one can only slow it down somewhat & that's pretty much it, which is still great). I think it's just a term that's used to sell stuff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Active rest day.... Swimming with children and walking with dh. Yesterday's open mat was almost all jujitsu. At one point a 230+ lbs partner drove his weight down on me while I was twisting to escape and my spine crackled better than a chiropractor's visit:). The electrolyte drink is making all the difference in the world in my endurance and in preventing Charlie horses!!!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Nothing today. I'm sure I burned quite a few calories yelling at the small female. What brand of black capris do I want for running? I prefer fitted and cool. I've decided to wait until I'm back to my regular diet before I begin. I don't want to be so discouraged by pain and exhaustion that I don't want to continue. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Short swim soon. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Active rest day.... Swimming with children and walking with dh. Yesterday's open mat was almost all jujitsu. At one point a 230+ lbs partner drove his weight down on me while I was twisting to escape and my spine crackled better than a chiropractor's visit:). OUCH!! I hope you are alright. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 My exercise yesterday was finishing off the flooring in dd's room!! :hurray: It was plenty of "work-out" for me. Dh and I have adjusted our schedule for starting flooring the next bedroom until AFTER our tennis matches this week. My body cannot handle construction and tennis on the same day. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 This is likely to be a rest week here, I have no classes schedules and we are attempting to get going with school full steam ahead and I've not been feeling well. I'm hoping that getting the diet back on track, getting to bed early and taking some rest will help. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Nothing today. I'm sure I burned quite a few calories yelling at the small female. What brand of black capris do I want for running? I prefer fitted and cool. I've decided to wait until I'm back to my regular diet before I begin. I don't want to be so discouraged by pain and exhaustion that I don't want to continue. My favorite running capris are Lulumon's. A lot of running capris make me itch- these just feel wonderful. I've had them for 5 years and wear/wash them at least once a week and they still look new. Plus they make my muscles feel good. Wintermom- I wasn't hurt, just crackled:) Today I'm working my first evening at the martial arts studio and then finishing the evening with an adult class- at least 5 1/2 hours on the mats. I have no idea how that will feel but I'm guessing exhausting. I'm excited. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 This is likely to be a rest week here, I have no classes schedules and we are attempting to get going with school full steam ahead and I've not been feeling well. I'm hoping that getting the diet back on track, getting to bed early and taking some rest will help. I hope your first week is wonderful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yoga yesterday, 4 mile run today, followed by some squats, push-ups and pull-ups. I need to work on my diet. I'm craving carbs and have been giving into that way too much. :( I like Athleta's capris. They seem to last forever and very comfy. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yesterday was a walk with dh and a bike ride with my youngest girls. I taught yoga this morning. That is all there will be time for today. :sad: I run in lots of things but my favorites are Champion from Target. (but shhh I bought them at Goodwill) I am so not fashion forward when I work out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I got in some tennis with my boys and a really nice mountain bike ride. I'll give the dog another walk later today and might go play tennis with the adult social group if the weather holds out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Dance cardio. It was neat. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Argh. Zumba was cancelled tonight. Have done 8000 steps so far, mostly mowing grass. I like it when exercise is actually something that has more purpose than just to exercise! I will work to get the rest of my steps in today.Tomorrow is a strength-training day. I'm doing NROL for Life, stage 1. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I did manage to get in another bike ride and tennis, though it wasn't half as fun as the tennis with my boys. Oh well, it was good to get another run around. Also managed to help the boys clear out their bedroom (excepting the bunkbed and dresser). Tomorrow we rip out the carpet!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I just lifted some weights which was probably foolish. I did have some salt afterward. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Nothing this morning. I might do something later. I'm not feeling too great at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Negin, :grouphug: , hope you feel better later today. :grouphug: and I need to add, love your picture. This morning I did an hour of modified Primary. I've not done much yoga or strength work all summer because of my schedule, and doing yoga today I was able to see how much I've lost. I've been toying around with doing a bit of strenth work after running on M W F and then yoga T and TH, but now I don't know. I feel like I need more yoga, and I definetly need to work on my core. The strength work I was planning (squats, pull-ups and push-ups) do work the core some, but I think I need more direct work as well as more time stretching. My hips have become super tight. I can't even do reclined pigeon without it hurting my knee. I'm rambling, sorry. Just trying to think it through. There is still a part of me that thinks I should just focus on yoga. The running is still a struggle, but I had always enjoyed it so much that I hate to give up. Anyway, it was a good practice this morning. Namaste everyone, hope you have a good day. :001_smile: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Negrin - Hope you're feeling better later today. Kim - The yoga, core strength and running combination sounds excellent! Nice variety and good for overall fitness. If you cut the running, you'd miss the aerobic component as well as weight baring to maintain strong bones. Perhaps try playing with the distance, intensity or running surface of the running until you find something that feels better? I love running on trails, when I can, as it's so much easier on my joints. It's raining today, so I'll be focusing on indoor work like flooring. I'm supposed to play a mixed doubles match this evening with my dh, so I hope it clears up. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Morning everyone. I walked 5K this morning and plan on another walk later today. Other than that it's all back to school sort of book sorting/moving/planning dusty day. Kim- I cannot remember your injury but I second Wintermom. If you can possibly keep some running in I would. Just for your sanity. You might just have to revamp your running expectations. My older sister was a trail runner and yoga lady. A couple of years ago she had several bad falls running (she's in the mountains) over a 6 month time frame. Now she "walks" hefty mileage twice a day instead. Her walking is faster than almost every other human's jog. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Negin-I hope you feel better :grouphug: Kim- take it easy and ease in. Injuries won't help Reishy- good luck on the book sorting Wintermom- have I mentioned how much I hate house rehab? Forty-five minutes elliptical. That way if the phone rings I am easily accessible. I'm hoping to put life on ignore for a couple hours and take my kids for one last swim before everything shuts up tight tomorrow. We're stuck with boring splash pads after that. Viva la summer! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Wintermom- have I mentioned how much I hate house rehab? Dh and I aren't fans, either. We've been in this house for 12 years and this is the first major "rehab." It's a long time overdue! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Today, I'll shoot for 10,000 relatively easy steps and New Rules of Lifting for Life strength-training, Stage 1 workout. I will be throwing in extra practice for push-ups because I have a goal to do at least one full push-up by the end of September! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Well that stinks. My yoga teacher, who just got back from two months in Kashmir, has decided to go back again, for 'as long as the path takes her'. So now I need to find another yoga teacher. I've tried one of the others in town and wasn't impressed. A lot of the classes are in the daytime too, when I'm working. I'm really glad for her. Just not for me. Feeling grumpy and drinking gin. 12,811 steps so far today; averaging 12,600 this month. It's not looking like a 13,000 month unless I do a pretty good hike at the weekend. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Dh and I managed to get our tennis match in before the thunderstorm hit. I'm taking the day off of flooring tomorrow. It's really exhausting, and I want to be less tired for my tennis match tomorrow evening. Got to have my priorities straight, right? ;) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hey, someone was mentioning their electrolyte drink that they liked. I just tried something new recommended by someone at my tennis club (and I saw one of the high-level tennis players using the same thing at the tournament on the weekend). It's coconut water/milk. It's actually very good and did give me a boost for the match; tastes naturally a little sweet, and has potasium and other minerals. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Negin, :grouphug: , hope you feel better later today. :grouphug: and I need to add, love your picture. Kim, thank you so much. I feel better and thank you for your very kind words. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thank you all. Multi-quote is annoying and not working. :confused1: Just did 3 Miles of Leslie. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Well that stinks. My yoga teacher, who just got back from two months in Kashmir, has decided to go back again, for 'as long as the path takes her'. So now I need to find another yoga teacher. I've tried one of the others in town and wasn't impressed. A lot of the classes are in the daytime too, when I'm working. I'm really glad for her. Just not for me. Feeling grumpy and drinking gin. 12,811 steps so far today; averaging 12,600 this month. It's not looking like a 13,000 month unless I do a pretty good hike at the weekend. I am sorry for you but the gin bit made me giggle. Off for a run. Co-op meeting this morning and dealing with the VA. Have a wonderful day all! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Today, I'll shoot for 10,000 relatively easy steps and New Rules of Lifting for Life strength-training, Stage 1 workout. I will be throwing in extra practice for push-ups because I have a goal to do at least one full push-up by the end of September! Got this done yesterday. We had company for dinner till about 9:00 and I hadn't gotten in all my steps cleaning the house and grocery shopping . Still needed about 1500. Our dog loves to play keep away so I just chased her in a loop around the kitchen and living room until my wristband buzzed! Fun for both of us. Today, the plan is 1) break up any sitting at least once per hour 2) Zumba 3) Stretches in pool 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I dropped my two youngest boys off at private school today for the first time! I then went to the park and ran 4 miles. I have spent the rest of my time throwing stuff out. My older son has taken lots of trash out, which has been a good workout for him. :) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Book moving didn't get done.... Still to do. I did walk a 5K this morning and have 5 1/2 hours of martial arts work/joy tonight. Laura- I giggled at the gin too. No idea why. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 14,000 steps today. Still stiff from yoga last night - she must have pushed us hard before quitting (grump, grump, Prosecco). Anyway, I'm going to try a new yoga class tomorrow night, so I won't be able to do my fasting day tomorrow. I don't like the idea of fasting on Friday but it looks like I'll have to. The new class is a 5.30, and I can easily walk over after work, so that will be a few more steps and a nice warm up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Mostly a rest day from flooring, though I did rip the carpet off the top stair to see what the wood looked like underneath. It was surprisingly hard, accually. I think they use tons of glue, staples and other nail things to keep the carpet down. Got in one long dog walk and 3 hours of mixed tennis this evening. I'm officially pooped and having some wine (to go along with LauraCorin's gin!). :cheers2: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 I was hoping to do at least two Classical Stretch routines this morning, but time is limited. I'll probably only be able to do one. Dh and I will most likely be going walking on the beach this afternoon. I look forward to that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Today is a NROL4L strength-training day plus Zumba. My butt will be kicked by the end of the day; however, Zumba is only offered 3 days per week and two of those are back-to-back, so if I lift 3 days per week with a day in between, the best I can do is to end up with one day with both. So kick-butt day it is! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yesterday was intense cardio and today will be yoga. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Dog walk, more flooring work, and hopefully an hour of tennis this evening. The flooring is coming along great! We've developed a relatively fast and effecient method, but it still requires some brute force at times. ;) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 17,000 steps today, taking me over the 13,000 average for the month. Phew. This was a fasting day too, so pretty tired now. Made up of: parking half a mile from the office; walking a mile to HR and back to pick something up; two mile walk at lunchtime; back to the car; working in the garden before supper; two mile walk with Husband and dog after supper. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Busy, busy but I fit in yoga this morning by myself. I am now preparing to have a glass of wine and chocolate. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Finally going to do what I've been meaning to do for the past few days - 3 Classical Stretch routines. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 17,000 steps today, taking me over the 13,000 average for the month. Phew. This was a fasting day too, so pretty tired now. Made up of: parking half a mile from the office; walking a mile to HR and back to pick something up; two mile walk at lunchtime; back to the car; working in the garden before supper; two mile walk with Husband and dog after supper. I'm going to be nosey- feel free to tell me to mind my own business; so you fast once a week? How do you do it and what are the benefits? Joy-of-six, how do you pick a wine to go with chocolate? Last night kicked my rear. We did Thai kicking to move heavy bags down the floor for 30 minutes. I started class with a tweaked groin muscle and probably should have sat out but evidently I am pretty stupid. Iced it for a couple of hours and this morning all I have is a sore hamstring on that side. Sigh. Tomorrow is our black belt candidates' camping trip with a 20 mile hike. I'm not a candidate but one of my sons is so I'm going.... and hiking. I did get belt promoted last night. That was a nice surprise. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 More flooring, dog walking, and tennis today - assuming my body holds out! :laugh: I'm pretty stiff and sore this morning. We're on a roll with the flooring, though, and everyone is working together so well. I'm thinking that a massage would be lovely. Rieshy - Congrats on the belt promotion! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'm going to be nosey- feel free to tell me to mind my own business; so you fast once a week? How do you do it and what are the benefits? I eat 500 calories each of two days a week (5:2 diet). I'm menopausal, and I otherwise put on weight. It allows me to eat a normal balanced diet on other days and not have to watch what I eat. I quite like the rhythm it imparts to the week. There are various claimed benefits to fasting, but I don't know about their truth. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 4 mile run this morning. It was so cool this morning, loved it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Joy-of-six, how do you pick a wine to go with chocolate? I have no idea, :lol: Moscato is sort of sweet (as sweet as I can stand) so I drink that. After enough wine it probably doesn't matter. I ran as usual but felt really tired by the time I was done. I'm not sure why. It was humid but not very warm. Just an off day I guess. I actually drank a glass of water when I came in. My usual rehydration is coffee :blush: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 A gentle day. 13,500 steps but at a very leisurely pace. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 About to soon do 4 Miles of Leslie. Ladies, I hope to start spending slightly less time online. I will try to post here as often as I can, but I'm asking any one of you to please start this weekly thread. It would be nice for this thread to keep going. I'm just a bit too busy and may not be always able to start it. Thank you all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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