Exercise Thread: October

[Slache]

Post your workouts here. Everyone welcome!

 

The whole family did Tai Cheng together while the baby looked on in bewilderment.

[Violet Crown]

Thanks for keeping up this series of threads! I haven't been a contributor but I'd like to start.

 

Oct. 1. Went biking with Wee Girl.

Oct. 2. 3-mile run. Weights with Great Girl.

Oct. 3. Pilates with Great Girl.

Oct. 4. Nada.

Oct. 5. 2.6-mile run.

Oct. 6. Weights with Great Girl.

Edited October 7, 2016 by Violet Crown

[GoVanGogh]

I want to join in! Training for half marathon in mid Nivember.

 

Oct 1 - ran four and gardened

Oct 2 - ran five, will do Yin yoga later today and garden

[Soror]

Yesterday we were camping(I'm a leader w/ our AHG group and in charge of camping so it wasn't a relaxing activity), so more activity than you can shake a stick at. Between hiking, biking, camp prep, cooking etc I hardly got to sit down at all from Fri evening until Sun morning. I woke up with achy legs this morning, had a glorious afternoon nap today and am looking forward to some Yin Yoga this evening. 

 

Oct- Started with a bit of light yoga to loosen up for the day- 20 min; hike- 1.5 hrs; biking- 1hr- biking-1hr-walking- 2mi(geocaching w/ 40 people so it took 1.5 hrs!!). 

I want to join in! Training for half marathon in mid Nivember.

Oct 1 - ran four and gardened
Oct 2 - ran five, will do Yin yoga later today and garden

Yin Yoga is on my list for today too :) 

[Slache]

Yesterday was cardio, today is X Stretch.

[Soror]

Yesterday was Yoga class as was today :)

 

 

[Slache]

I did nothing yesterday and will do nothing today because I have insomnia. I'm getting into a really bad cycle of not sleeping and then not working out. I'm so tired though I'm not sure what to do.

 

I think I want DDP Yoga. I haven't checked the library yet. Anyone have any experience with it?

[Soror]

I did nothing yesterday and will do nothing today because I have insomnia. I'm getting into a really bad cycle of not sleeping and then not working out. I'm so tired though I'm not sure what to do.

 

I think I want DDP Yoga. I haven't checked the library yet. Anyone have any experience with it?

I feel you on the insomnia, it's a pain, hopefully tonight you get some rest tonight, I know usually for me after so many nights of not sleeping I'll finally crash and get a decent night of sleep.. I'm sleeping better here adding back in progesterone and upping my thyroid, not great but better.

 

The only thing I know about DDP Yoga is the inspirational video of the guy who couldn't walk used it and lost all this weight and ended up able to walk again.

 

I took a break yesterday, my first in nearly 2 wks I think. This morning was yoga, was supposed to be Aerial Yoga  but class was cancelled so I just went to reg yoga. Tomorrow evening is Yoga Teacher Training, we'll have a low key class in the evening and I plan to do some Cosmic Kids Yoga with the kids in the am. Several Yoga classes this evening throughout training, we're workshopping backbends.

[Soror]

Still makes me cry...

 

 

[Slache]

Still makes me cry...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448

Me too. Beautiful story.

 

DDP Yoga is only 3 days a week and pretty short videos. It looks good for yoga noobs, which is really what I am. I struggle so much with it and really just hate it. I think it would be good with my insomnia, new baby, pregnancy recovery, extreme laziness. There's also a 10 minute morning in bed yoga thingy which is pretty cool.

[Soror]

Me too. Beautiful story.

 

DDP Yoga is only 3 days a week and pretty short videos. It looks good for yoga noobs, which is really what I am. I struggle so much with it and really just hate it. I think it would be good with my insomnia, new baby, pregnancy recovery, extreme laziness. There's also a 10 minute morning in bed yoga thingy which is pretty cool.

I didn't realize it was only 3 days a week, that is a bonus especially if you're not really psyched up about it. If you want insomnia help I would HIGHLY recommend meditation. Calm is a free app and it has a body scan, it works really well for me both in getting me to sleep or back to sleep when I need it. Yoga just makes my body feel good and I think it is nice to ease the body back into activity after a baby. 

[Slache]

I didn't realize it was only 3 days a week, that is a bonus especially if you're not really psyched up about it. If you want insomnia help I would HIGHLY recommend meditation. Calm is a free app and it has a body scan, it works really well for me both in getting me to sleep or back to sleep when I need it. Yoga just makes my body feel good and I think it is nice to ease the body back into activity after a baby.

Yeah, I was feeling really good so I did 2 days of insanity. Then I slept 3 days straight. Oops. I'm still doing CIZE, but I *really* need to work on my flexibility.

[Soror]

Yeah, I was feeling really good so I did 2 days of insanity. Then I slept 3 days straight. Oops. I'm still doing CIZE, but I *really* need to work on my flexibility.

Not good!!! You obviously overdid it, btdt too. Yoga should help with flexibility and would probably be a good counterbalance to the other stuff you like to do.

[SKL]

My FitDesk is assembled and is now my work desk.  Nothing intense, but a bit of movement seems to beat just sitting.

 

I'm getting back to doing my short daily yoga routine.

 

Would love to get back to TKD this week too, but it will have to wait until next week due to physical limitations.  :/

[Slache]

I think I've done Tai Cheng every day since I last posted, and I'm getting in the habit of doing a 13 minute yoga sequence before I get out of bed. It works for me because if the baby's cranky he'll be happy to sit with me while I do it.

 

I started taking melatonin and have slept the past 2 nighs.

 

Picking up DDP Yoga today. Wish me luck.

[trulycrabby]

I have been taking Pure Barre classes the past four weeks and love it. Didn't try them for a long time because I stupidly thought the classes weren't challenging, but was very happy to be completely wrong! Platform class was today (barre/cardio intervals using a small step platform), and I have already taken two motrin to help keep the arthritis at bay. :o

 

DDP yoga is an excellent program; another good one isThe Ultimate Yogi by Travis Elliott and Yoga Foundations also by Travis Elliott. They are pure yoga rather than a hybrid like DDP, but you will still get very strong if you do the full program.

[Slache]

I have been taking Pure Barre classes the past four weeks and love it. Didn't try them for a long time because I stupidly thought the classes weren't challenging, but was very happy to be completely wrong! Platform class was today (barre/cardio intervals using a small step platform), and I have already taken two motrin to help keep the arthritis at bay. :o

 

DDP yoga is an excellent program; another good one isThe Ultimate Yogi by Travis Elliott and Yoga Foundations also by Travis Elliott. They are pure yoga rather than a hybrid like DDP, but you will still get very strong if you do the full program.

What do you mean hybrid? I thought it was just yoga. I'm really ignorant when it comes to yoga. I don't even know the different kinds.

[Soror]

Today was Yoga class and Gold Medal Bodies Floor 1(just started today- it is training for leg balances, handstands, arm balances, flexibility(splits and more)). I've been thinking about GMB forever and finally just bit the bullet. I'm very tired of working and working on my handstands and splits(especially) and my progress being so incredibly slow. I've decided I need some actual programming by people that know what they are doing. What I really appreciate is the incremental nature and clear steps, it is also very well rounded w/ strength, balance and mobility. I think it will be a good complement to my yoga practice (and I'm already thinking about what I can incorporate into my teaching when I finish my yoga teacher training).

My FitDesk is assembled and is now my work desk.  Nothing intense, but a bit of movement seems to beat just sitting.

 

I'm getting back to doing my short daily yoga routine.

 

Would love to get back to TKD this week too, but it will have to wait until next week due to physical limitations.  :/

 

Routines are good and every bit of movement counts.

I think I've done Tai Cheng every day since I last posted, and I'm getting in the habit of doing a 13 minute yoga sequence before I get out of bed. It works for me because if the baby's cranky he'll be happy to sit with me while I do it.

I started taking melatonin and have slept the past 2 nighs.

Picking up DDP Yoga today. Wish me luck.

Ya for sleep and for Tai Cheng and Yoga, sounds like you are in a good rhythm. I'll be excited to see how your DDP adventure goes.

I have been taking Pure Barre classes the past four weeks and love it. Didn't try them for a long time because I stupidly thought the classes weren't challenging, but was very happy to be completely wrong! Platform class was today (barre/cardio intervals using a small step platform), and I have already taken two motrin to help keep the arthritis at bay. :o

DDP yoga is an excellent program; another good one isThe Ultimate Yogi by Travis Elliott and Yoga Foundations also by Travis Elliott. They are pure yoga rather than a hybrid like DDP, but you will still get very strong if you do the full program.

Ironically my Yoga Teacher was just talking about taking a Pure Barre class, they Barre classes at the Studio I'm at, I tried it once but it isn't my thing. She said she was sore from the Pure Barre and she is in great shape.

 

I have a yoga video by Elliot that I enjoy, Short and Sweet, 4 different 30 min programs. 

[Soror]

I had teacher training Fri. evening and Saturday(no Sun). I had a pretty laid back week as for as practice sessions went but we worked hard especially Sat with a core focused and then backbend focused sessions. My backbend is finally improving(now that I've been practicing more- not my strong suite- so I don't like to practice). I even walked all the way down the wall into a backbend on the floor and back up :)

 

After a relaxing week last week this one is going to be a more intense one.

 

Sun- 90 min Yin Yoga- for the spine a nice antidote to all the work Sat

Mon- Bike Ride+ Yoga Class + GMB Elements (bought this first but realized I needed to move up to Floor)

Tues- Yoga Class + GMB Floor 1

Wed- Yoga Class (this is supposed to be buttkicker Power Yoga with a teacher I've not took before- I'm scared)+ GMB Floor 1

Thurs- Aerial Yoga Class + Yoga Class 

Fri- GMB Floor 1- Restorative Yoga at home(aka- relaxing yoga)

Sat- GMB Floor 1

 

Probably throw some more bike rides and walks in there with the lovely weather. I'm going light with GMB with my other work I don't want to push too hard, next week will be a lighter schedule so I'll see how I feel and if I want to increase reps etc.

[Soror]

What do you mean hybrid? I thought it was just yoga. I'm really ignorant when it comes to yoga. I don't even know the different kinds.

I understand that to mean it isn't strictly yoga but I mix of yoga and other things, it says on their page it is a mix of yoga, traditional fitness, sports therapy and dynamic resistance. I don't know anything about it myself.

 

Elliot's programs are however strictly Yoga. Considering your background and interests I would think DDP would suit you much better. No need to know or understand all the various types of yoga to do it. 

[lynn]

Now that the weather is nice I get out and run/walk/crawl for an hour or more. I have beach body on demand and change up my workouts every few days.

[Heidi]

Today, for a warmup, I rowed 600 meters, did 10 pull ups, 10 push ups, 10 box steps, 10 walking lunges.

Then I worked on back squats for a while. Then as fast as possible I did as many rounds as I could of 5 pull ups, 10 push ups, and 15 air squats, working for 3 min, resting 90 seconds, 4 times. I did a total of 11 rounds + 5 pullups.

Finally, I did 100 Russian kettle bell twists as fast as possible with 30 lbs.

[GoVanGogh]

Today, for a warmup, I rowed 600 meters, did 10 pull ups, 10 push ups, 10 box steps, 10 walking lunges.

Then I worked on back squats for a while. Then as fast as possible I did as many rounds as I could of 5 pull ups, 10 push ups, and 15 air squats, working for 3 min, resting 90 seconds, 4 times. I did a total of 11 rounds + 5 pullups.

Finally, I did 100 Russian kettle bell twists as fast as possible with 30 lbs.

You rock! I love Russian twists with kettle bell but not sure I could do ten with 30 pound weight!

 

I ran a 5k on Saturday and set a PR for both mile and 5k. Ran 6 miles Sunday, 3 yesterday and today. Also lifted weights and did yin yoga yesterday.

[Slache]

Tai Cheng today. :001_wub:

[EmilyGF]

I'm still working on 5x40+min each week, mainly barre3. I'm really loving the rotations they have weekly. The phrase "Just Press Play" really helps me - it makes it seem so effortless. 

 

I also found out about a free ballet class for adults in my neighborhood. I went to one and it was OK, but was in the ER with ds4 during the second one. I hope to make it a weekly outing.

 

Emily

[Heidi]

Today's warmup was a 600 meter row, 10 situps, 10 front squats with 35 lbs, 10 ball slams, and 20 double unders. Then I worked on front squats: building weight and working on my form. Then i did 100 situps in 4 min. Then instead of the scheduled workout, my coach helped me with my form on squat cleans for 45 min. So lots of squatting today, and great coaching. I hope I can walk tomorrow.

Edited October 13, 2016 by Heidi

[Soror]

This morning was Aerial Yoga- intense core focus today(my teacher is core obsessed). Oh and legs, I told her any part of my body that wasn't sore is now going to be sore I'm sure, gymnastics practice + yoga, I've been working hard this week. Last night we did malasana (ass to the ground squat) this is usually really easy for me but I was feeling it. Tonight is a regular yoga class- I think a pretty easy one( I hope really), I'm visiting local teachers and this one told her students that yoga teacher trainers were coming- which makes class a bit stressful, I'm not suddenly a yoga expert, just learning like everyone else.

Edited October 13, 2016 by soror

[Heidi]

Did a typical warmup.

Then 3 rounds of ring dips, toes to bar, and handstand pushups for a total of 80 reps. Then 5 rounds of 400m row, 25 wall ball sit ups, and 10 Russian kb swings. Then a wall walk tabata.

 

I really stink at squat cleans. Getting under the bar fast enough is one issue, and then catching it in the front racked squat position is impossible bc I lack flexibility in my back. I need to start doing yoga or something. I'm determined to get it right and one day hear my coach say, "that was perfect!"

Edited October 14, 2016 by Heidi

[Soror]

Very nice relaxing yoga last night. Today gymnastics stuff- handstand, cranes, scales, etc, mobility, flexibility work(splits, backbend etc). Might do some restorative yoga later or might not.

Edited October 14, 2016 by soror

[Slache]

DDP Yoga today. :coolgleamA:

 

Missed walking yesterday because of sickness and a very cranky baby and 3 yo. Haven't done it yet today, either, but DH is buying me a gym membership for Christmas, so hopefully fitness and strength will return soon.

 

Is a flat belly possible after 4 kids in 6 years? If so, I'm getting my belly button re-pierced.

I have a flat chest, does that count? I don't want it pierced though.

[Slache]

I currently have nursing boobs, and I wish I could keep them. Alas, they will deflate even before I'm done nursing. (Probably inappropriate for this thread, sorry. Couldn't resist.)

It's all good. One mama posted when she had marital cardio. :lol:

[Soror]

Missed walking yesterday because of sickness and a very cranky baby and 3 yo. Haven't done it yet today, either, but DH is buying me a gym membership for Christmas, so hopefully fitness and strength will return soon.

 

Is a flat belly possible after 4 kids in 6 years? If so, I'm getting my belly button re-pierced.

Babies make working out hard :( My belly is pretty flat after 4 kids, it took a TON of work. I started with MUTU mamas b/c my belly had some diastasis and didn't want to make it worse. So, be patient, check for diastasis(and do appropriate work if needed), don't start with some aesthetic goal- who knows exactly what it will look like- BUT you most certainly can get stronger.

 

DDP Yoga today. :coolgleamA:

 

I have a flat chest, does that count? I don't want it pierced though.

And what did you think about DDP???? Inquiring minds...

 

I currently have nursing boobs, and I wish I could keep them. Alas, they will deflate even before I'm done nursing. (Probably inappropriate for this thread, sorry. Couldn't resist.)

AFter my last one I had Dolly Parton chest for a bit, I was sooo happy when it went back to normal!

[lynn]

Wednesday Chaldean weights workout

Thursday 21day extreme

Today. 6 mile run/walk

[Slache]

Babies make working out hard :( My belly is pretty flat after 4 kids, it took a TON of work. I started with MUTU mamas b/c my belly had some diastasis and didn't want to make it worse. So, be patient, check for diastasis(and do appropriate work if needed), don't start with some aesthetic goal- who knows exactly what it will look like- BUT you most certainly can get stronger.

 

And what did you think about DDP???? Inquiring minds...

 

AFter my last one I had Dolly Parton chest for a bit, I was sooo happy when it went back to normal!

I felt that it was totally doable but still very challenging. I got sweaty and drank lots of water but was able to do or modify everything. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. I did feel like I was doing something good for my body as opposed to when I do P90X yoga like "This hurts, why am I doing this?" I need to get further into the program before I can form an opinion. Didn't hate it is a pretty strong opinion for me though!

[Soror]

I felt that it was totally doable but still very challenging. I got sweaty and drank lots of water but was able to do or modify everything. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. I did feel like I was doing something good for my body as opposed to when I do P90X yoga like "This hurts, why am I doing this?" I need to get further into the program before I can form an opinion. Didn't hate it is a pretty strong opinion for me though!

That is pretty much a glowing endorsement, they are gonna want you for the infomercials :)

[Heidi]

It was a great workout today! The complex was a deadlift, squat clean, front squat, push press, and push jerk as many rounds as possible while your partner rows 400 meters, then switch until as a team we do the complex 100 times. We did it in 40 min with 55lbs. It was fantastic. I love crossfit.

[Soror]

Finished Week 1 of Floor 1(gold medal bodies) today- Cartwheels, inverted presses, jumps, mobility, and flexibility stuff :)

 

General stuff- walking and biking with the kids today. 

Edited October 15, 2016 by soror

[Heidi]

First a warmup. Then we did as many strict pull ups as possible, using different grips and resting in between. I did 7. Better than none! It's only been 5 months since I did my first pull up ever.

Then worked on pistol squats for 10 min. To my surprise, I could do them! So I practiced holding a 15lb kettle bell while doing pistol squats, and that was a good challenge for me.

Then we did 20 min of as many rounds as possible of 10 toes to bar, 10 kettle bell swings (44lb), and 20 backward lunges holding the kettle bell. That was harder than expected! I did 5 rounds + 8. I wanted to work on my toes to bar hollow swing so I was glad to see it was part of the workout today.

Then we ran 800 meters for time. My time was 3:46. My legs felt like jello going in to the run, and I almost threw up after, but it was a good workout!

[Slache]

DDP Yoga today. I need to establish a routine wiff all my stuffs.

[BooksandBoys]

This month, I switched to thirty minute strength sessions three times a week and cut back my running/power walking ti three times a week. It's been a good change! I am so much stronger already!

 

Upped my weights to 17.5 lbs for my strength training today. I was hitting failure at 11-12 reps.

This tells me

A) I should have increased a while ago

B) Doing a full minute of the same move disguises the fact that you should move up in weight.

C) I might have to find some money for more weights or both money and time for the gym because that's the heaviest I can make them. I could clearly have done 20 pounds and hit failure around 8.

 

I've been considering switching to kettlebell workouts when I maxed out the dumbbells I already owned, but I don't know how heavy of a kettlebell to buy nor what kettlebell workout video (DVD or youtube) to try that won't make me want to die of boredom. Does anyone have suggestions?