rieshy Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Saturday- Pardon the mom brag and I hope it doesn't bother anyone: Saturday was the last day of testing for my son's junior black belt- It's been a year long test that ended in 3 days of testing in front of 5 masters from all over the country. This video shows the last thing he did after an 11 hour day on the mats on the last day. It's the first kata he ever learned. Sunday- Rest and food and family. Monday- Today marks the first day of my black belt year of testing. I'm trying to get my brain around it and failing. Pushups, 100 kettlebell swings, pull-up work, kata practice in the a.m. Tonight 5 hours at the dojo. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Perfect Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Rieshy - for some reason I couldn't get to the video? It just linked back to this page. Congrats to your son! Day 1 of Week 2 with Jillian Michaels. I'm not sure how much longer I'm going to be able to stand doing it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 My usual Monday training session plus whatever cardio I can squeeze in :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Congratulations to your son, Rieshy. Well done! Good luck to you on your new journey this year! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 I think I fixed the link.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 My youngest face planted off her bike while playing keep away with the garage door opener from her sister...right before dh and I were supposed to go running together last night. I stayed behind with the kid and an ice pack for her poor nose while dh went off for his run. He didn't exactly pay attention to time so no run for me. He thought it was light enough, but the last time I went running in low light I tripped and scraped up my leg and my hands. Not eager to repeat that. I'm trying to figure out when to go running now. I have to have a day between runs - too much, too close together and my feet act up. I also need to work three workouts in for the week around the weather, homeschooling, and soccer (practices and tournament this weekend). My stress-relieving exercise is feeling kind of stressful this week. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 4 mile run this morning, yoga tonight. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I'm still sick! I don't think I'll ever make it outside. :( Pushing and pulling today. At least I have the energy to workout. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Went to a good yoga class on Saturday - Vinyasa flow and pretty tough. I had sweat dripping from my forehead during downward facing dog. It's at 9am though, so I'll only go when I'm up anyway - I'm very protective of sleep time. I will ask her if she teaches any other classes. I was energised for the rest of the day and got a lot done. Yesterday I worked in the garden and walked the dog - 15,000 steps. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Reishy-congrats to your son Slache-aw, I hope you are better soon. Laura-yoga sounds great I did some sweaty yoga and took a nice walk. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 You guys, I wide-squatted with a 40lb kettlebell today (the heaviest at the gym). My trainer says we'll start with a bar soon :party: And this is my LAST week of physical therapy :party: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Luckymama, it was your shoulder too, right? I can finally do pulls without pain. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Yep, left shoulder. I still don't have full rotation but now I can left my arm straight up above my head. Behind the back and to the side, well... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 That's so awesome Luckymama! Congrats! Plyo today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Left shoulder here too. I'm having trouble with rotation still too. I can't do these on the left side and it's frustrating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 I led the conditioning portion of the adult class at MMA last night for the first time. I was surprised to discover that the men didn't "snap to" like I expected them to. No one was adversarial but evidently I still need to get my voice louder and more authoritative to command respect. That's a new time of work out goal for me:) Today 2 MMA classes and maybe a run. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Perfect Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Quit Jillian Michaels and went back to Fitness blender for now. P90X is on my wishlist but for now, I need to wait and find it used. Tried to get a hold of someone at the Y yesterday but couldn't for some reason. I want to try their personal trainers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Quit Jillian Michaels and went back to Fitness blender for now. P90X is on my wishlist but for now, I need to wait and find it used. Tried to get a hold of someone at the Y yesterday but couldn't for some reason. I want to try their personal trainers. Check Craigslist. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Perfect Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Check Craigslist. I have, and eBay as well. Nothing has been marked down enough for me to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I have, and eBay as well. Nothing has been marked down enough for me to do it. Library? Pirate Bay? :leaving: February is a good time to look. All of those new years resolutions gone south. My buddy got a free Boflex last March. Brand new. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Left shoulder here too. I'm having trouble with rotation still too. I can't do on the left side and it's frustrating. Yeah I wouldn't be able to do that. I was posting from PT this morning. I'm heading to the gym in a bit after dropping dd at class. I'll probably do 45 min or so of mixed cardio (bike and rowing machine, I think) with some core work mixed in. Shoulder is a bit sore from manipulation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Just off to try out another new yoga class. I never imagined that I would be so picky..... I'm up to 9,000 steps after my lunchtime walk, but the dog will need walking late tonight. ETA: Calvin is walking the dog. I'm already up to 13,000 steps and two glasses into the Cremant de Loire. Yoga class was okay. Instead of being the oldest in the class, I was one of the youngest, and instead of working in the middle, I was at the top of her variations. If I didn't have to block book I might drop in occasionally, but it's not my ideal class. So it sounds as if I've found two fairly easy but worthwhile classes (Tuesday and Thursday) and one workout yoga class (Saturday morning). Not bad. All are at the expensive studio. Oh well. I'm still hoping that my original teacher might come back one day. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Perfect Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Library? Pirate Bay? :leaving: February is a good time to look. All of those new years resolutions gone south. My buddy got a free Boflex last March. Brand new. Nope on the library. They had Jillian Michaels and that was it. Bleh Our library stinks. Pirate Bay? I have no idea what that is but I'll google it. Yep, my best bet is probably after New Year's, I hadn't thought about that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Nope on the library. They had Jillian Michaels and that was it. Bleh Our library stinks. Pirate Bay? I have no idea what that is but I'll google it. Yep, my best bet is probably after New Year's, I hadn't thought about that. Don't Google it! It's a site for getting pirated DVDs for free. Sorry. Bad joke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 3mi run by myself. It's a slightly chilly fall day and was lovely! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Left shoulder here too. I'm having trouble with rotation still too. I can't do these on the left side and it's frustrating. Nice link! Did your injury make it more inflexible or are you still having to build up the strength again in order to put weight on it when rotated? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Hi all! I haven't been posting mostly because I was just doing the same thing all the time and it seemed so boring, lol. But then in August I was mostly just swimming. I got up to swimming a full mile several times a week! One might think I would have some arm muscles after doing that. One would be wrong. I have the same old pipe cleaner arms and bony shoulders I've always had. And I can't do a pull up to save my life. I wriggle like a worm on a hook. Anyway, a yesterday and today I did a 30 min mat workout and I also did a T Tap workout. I can't decide if she is a scammer. Her 'basic workout' does seem to raise my body temperature, which is an issue for me in the cold weather. I am trying to get it down pat so I can do it during the day once the cold hits. But I don't believe anything she says about what her workout does. Mostly I treat it like a gentle yoga workout. It feels good and makes me feel stretched out. It is good for my health but doesn't improve my fitness. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Hi redsquirrel :D A mile! :eek: That is awesome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Ok, people who use BeachBody videos: How does one choose which one to follow? Maybe you could help me out. I want to mix up my routine (lifting at the gym 2-3x a week, bike/elliptical/bit of rowing machine/walking for cardio 3-5x a week, pilates 1x a week). I cannot do anything high impact, so no crazy jumping on/off boxes, no burpees either (yuck). I do not have full rotation back for one shoulder. I do have strength back---I can plank on one hand again. I cannot do the side plank when you rotate your body so that one arm points straight up. I cannot do proper pushups yet (still on an incline). I have hand weights (3/5/8/10/15), bands, and an exercise ball at home. Also, if you have used BeachBody on Demand, have you had issues canceling after the free 30 day trial? I am leary of "free" things that must be canceled by phone instead of online. Thanks :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Ok, people who use BeachBody videos: How does one choose which one to follow? Maybe you could help me out. I want to mix up my routine (lifting at the gym 2-3x a week, bike/elliptical/bit of rowing machine/walking for cardio 3-5x a week, pilates 1x a week). I cannot do anything high impact, so no crazy jumping on/off boxes, no burpees either (yuck). I do not have full rotation back for one shoulder. I do have strength back---I can plank on one hand again. I cannot do the side plank when you rotate your body so that one arm points straight up. I cannot do proper pushups yet (still on an incline). I have hand weights (3/5/8/10/15), bands, and an exercise ball at home. Also, if you have used BeachBody on Demand, have you had issues canceling after the free 30 day trial? I am leary of "free" things that must be canceled by phone instead of online. Thanks :) I followed the routine at first. After really getting to know several of the programs I've mismatched and made my own, but always in P90X fashion. Full body strength, at least 2 days of cardio, 1 day of yoga. I canceled online with no problems like a month ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Tuesday- 2 MMA classes followed by kettle bell. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Wed---super busy today plus it's raining. I may only get my training session in. Last PT :party: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Perfect Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Don't Google it! It's a site for getting pirated DVDs for free. Sorry. Bad joke. I'm starting to feel old with all of the things I don't know that I have to google! lol No apologies! I should have figured with the word "pirate" in it. I'm so slow! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 4.5 mile run this morning. It was very warm, but still felt like fall. The cold air is on it's way. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 13,500 steps. Beautiful day. We are booking a cottage in the Highlands for a few days next week - it will just be me, Husband and the dog. Hoping the weather will be good enough for some long hikes. In the mean time, I need to drive Calvin down to university this weekend, so no exercise.... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I only got in a 30 min pilates workout. I planned more, but that is the way the day went. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Perfect Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 52 minutes of Fitness Blender. It kicked my butt and I had to stop occasionally to catch my breath, but that is only because I really pushed it as far as I could. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 52 minutes of Fitness Blender. It kicked my butt and I had to stop occasionally to catch my breath, but that is only because I really pushed it as far as I could. Way to go on Fitness Blender! They are tough. My abs ache from Kettlebell Tuesday night. It's the first time that's ever happened from kettle bell but I've only been doing lighter core workouts and lighter kettle bell at home for several months. Time to re-think that. Today: 2 MMA classes followed by Kettlebell class. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 I forgot to post Wednesday: It was a 5 hour work/play day on the mats at MMA. I had several workout goals for the morning but they vaporized in a puff of poor scheduling and car problems. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Ran 3.5mi, witnessed a car accident. You know...your average workout. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 My back causing me terrible pain yesterday so I did nothing. I did an hour of yoga this morning and that's probably it for this week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Gentle yoga class; an awful lot of walking in town; walked the dog before bed. 16,000 steps. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I did a 45 min T-Tapp workout. This one actually was a bit more challenging, so I feel like I did a good pilates workout or a Tracy Anderson workout. I even got sweaty! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Ran 3.5mi, witnessed a car accident. You know...your average workout. Oh my goodness. Everyone ok? I've been so busy. Forgot I had the Barre Groupon to use up and we're moving Saturday. So I think I'll fit three in of my four. Also, I'm not sure I'll take more classes in rooms filled with mirrors. ;) TMI alert-anyone else bleed pretty bad at the wrong time after Barre or Pilates type workouts? I don't with my other workouts. Monday- 1 hour Krav Tuesday- 1 hour Barre and 1 hour Krav Wednesday- 1 hour Barre Thursday- 1 hour Krav Tomorrow I have Barre. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Thursday was my day off :) Today I'll go to the gym for some cardio and some weights. I'm going to recreate one of this week's training sessions as best as I can. My mid-back is very stiff---need to roll before I do anything, even shower. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Perfect Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Fitness Blender cardio workout. Pretty easy but I needed that after the last three workouts. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Well since I'm able to workout again I'll join in. This week I've done 2 45 minute cardio kickboxing classes. They are at 6 am and I'd be able to do them 4 days a week if I get up. This week I made it to 2! Good start for a night person. Aside from the cardio class I took this morning I will also be doing my 45 minutes kung fu class at 11. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Thursday: 2 MMA classes Friday: 1 mile stroll, some bag work. Maybe something this evening between all my busy young teen's events... Saturday: 2 hours of open mat. Hopefully an hour of that will be working on spinning kicks, at which I'm horrible, and then the second hour free- rolling and joint lock flows. It just depends who else shows up to partner with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Drove for eight hours, then we walked from the B&B two miles into town to pick up Calvin's room key, so that we can move him in quickly in the morning before I drive back. Had some supper and walked back. 12,000 steps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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