The Do You Work Out Zone

SnackTime · 11-17-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaC

I could sure use it too.

Well. I finally got the nerve after discovering that I don't *mind* pool swimming as much as I thought I would to visit my local pool. Prior to that I'd been swimming in lakes.

A brief history. I started T in 2003 making navigation around gender binary change areas in fitness club/rec centres an 'issue'. Since I was already self conscious about my size, I took to the trails and swam in a lake 20 minutes from home. when I moved to the west coast in 2006, I found another lake 7 minutes away but didn't want to deal with men's changing areas.

I've been told that yes some pools the men's area has like ZERO privacy.

Forget that.

Anyway, long story short, buddy of mine did some research and happy to say that almost all pools in my area have 'family' change areas, including my local pool which is less than 5 minutes away. I no longer have any excuses to not do my favorite workout in the winter.

Nothing is going to stop me now.

Right now I'm not bothering with stats. I'm just showing up to do a solid 1-2 hours of swimming (non-stop) 5 times a week. That's the goal. Between 2002-2005 (although 2004 was the main year), I lost a total of 125 lbs, and keep off most of it (100-110lbs) over the last 4 years. That's an achievement in of itself but I got a lot more to go as I'm still over the 350lb mark.

Today my routine consisted of 2 breast stroke, 2 front crawl, alternating between the two. I also want to work on more upper body so today when I swam front crawl I did so with no kicking (love doing that... I really feel the burn in my shoulders).

I gotta long way to go but the journey is all part of it.

Good luck to rest of you and your routines. Glad to be here to help motivate each other!! (woot!)

Chris, I am glad you found something you enjoy! It does sound like you have a great plan in place! Keep up the great work!

A few years ago, I got back into swimming after having shoulder surgery. In the beginning, I used fins and a kickboard and just kicked anywhere from 1000-1500 yards 3 times a week. I would also do some arm exercises while in the pool.

shadows papa · 11-17-2009, 10:37 AM

Ok so I overslept today and missed my circuit training routine But to make up for it I did a 45 minute interval run on the treadmill; 8 minute warm up,then alternating 3 minutes at 5.7 mph with 2 minutes at 7 mph.repeat 6 times,then cool down about five minutes walking. I am not up to par yet with the hamstring so by the time I was done I wanted to ! But I didn't.Now it's off to classes.Today is my day off work,but it's raining so no biking,mebbe an evening swim. Happy Tuesday everyone!! Shad

christie · 11-17-2009, 10:59 AM

I managed to get the new Ab Circle Pro out of the box and assembled yesterday - I am glad that it was less work than assembling the elliptical.

With the current weight loss at 64.7lbs since Aug 1, its certainly time to ramp up the activity level!

Any one have the ab circle thingy? Like it? Love it? Hate it?

shadows papa · 11-17-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by christie0918

I managed to get the new Ab Circle Pro out of the box and assembled yesterday - I am glad that it was less work than assembling the elliptical.

With the current weight loss at 64.7lbs since Aug 1, its certainly time to ramp up the activity level!

Any one have the ab circle thingy? Like it? Love it? Hate it?

Christie,a big congrats and a for your weight loss and fitness journey so far! YOU RAWK! Keep on keepin' on sis! Tonight I went for a swim work out and wound up doing 3.1 miles.It feels good to just zone out and concentrate on nothing but breathing and technique.It also keeps me from throwing algebra books into the street as they blaze awayHave a great evening everyone! Shad

SnackTime · 11-18-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by christie0918

I managed to get the new Ab Circle Pro out of the box and assembled yesterday - I am glad that it was less work than assembling the elliptical.

With the current weight loss at 64.7lbs since Aug 1, its certainly time to ramp up the activity level!

Any one have the ab circle thingy? Like it? Love it? Hate it?

Congrats Christie!!! That is awesome!! Keep on keeping on!

I was waiting on your report of the Ab Circle Pro...lol

shadows papa · 11-19-2009, 09:49 AM

WOOT! Just finished my last day of a 3 week circuit training routine. I HATE circuit training but it was a good way to boost muscular endurance and prove to myself I could maintain 7 mph on a treadmill without sliding off the end!! I will start a strength building routine next week,probably a push/pull routine 3xweekly.It's also time to ramp up the outdoor running! Happy Thursday everyone! Shad

christie · 11-19-2009, 01:54 PM

Does the 87000 trips I have had to make to the back of our facility today (50K+ sq ft) count as working out?

I need a scooter, I think or at the very least, one of these:

shadows papa · 11-19-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by christie0918

Does the 87000 trips I have had to make to the back of our facility today (50K+ sq ft) count as working out?

I need a scooter, I think or at the very least, one of these:

Actually, I think it would have been an awesome workout if ya made those trips on a pogo stick! Shad

11-17-2009, 10:37 AM	#2
shadows papa Member How Do You Identify?: With a Warning Label Preferred Pronoun?: Her Bastard Relationship Status: Peaceful Easy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Back Where I Come From Posts: 699 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,223 Thanked 1,643 Times in 484 Posts Rep Power: 3193789	Ok so I overslept today and missed my circuit training routine But to make up for it I did a 45 minute interval run on the treadmill; 8 minute warm up,then alternating 3 minutes at 5.7 mph with 2 minutes at 7 mph.repeat 6 times,then cool down about five minutes walking. I am not up to par yet with the hamstring so by the time I was done I wanted to ! But I didn't.Now it's off to classes.Today is my day off work,but it's raining so no biking,mebbe an evening swim. Happy Tuesday everyone!! Shad __________________ "Cry,cuss,sling snot, whatever. Just KEEP PEDALING!!" Shad

11-19-2009, 09:49 AM	#6
shadows papa Member How Do You Identify?: With a Warning Label Preferred Pronoun?: Her Bastard Relationship Status: Peaceful Easy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Back Where I Come From Posts: 699 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,223 Thanked 1,643 Times in 484 Posts Rep Power: 3193789	So Long Circuit Training!! WOOT! Just finished my last day of a 3 week circuit training routine. I HATE circuit training but it was a good way to boost muscular endurance and prove to myself I could maintain 7 mph on a treadmill without sliding off the end!! I will start a strength building routine next week,probably a push/pull routine 3xweekly.It's also time to ramp up the outdoor running! Happy Thursday everyone! Shad __________________ "Cry,cuss,sling snot, whatever. Just KEEP PEDALING!!" Shad

11-17-2009, 10:59 AM	#3
christie Member How Do You Identify?: A Force with which to be reckoned Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice... Relationship Status: I call her Mine Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Transplanted to the PNW Posts: 1,246 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,552 Thanked 2,476 Times in 706 Posts Rep Power: 14753262	I managed to get the new Ab Circle Pro out of the box and assembled yesterday - I am glad that it was less work than assembling the elliptical. With the current weight loss at 64.7lbs since Aug 1, its certainly time to ramp up the activity level! Any one have the ab circle thingy? Like it? Love it? Hate it?

11-19-2009, 01:54 PM	#7
christie Member How Do You Identify?: A Force with which to be reckoned Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice... Relationship Status: I call her Mine Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Transplanted to the PNW Posts: 1,246 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,552 Thanked 2,476 Times in 706 Posts Rep Power: 14753262	Does the 87000 trips I have had to make to the back of our facility today (50K+ sq ft) count as working out? I need a scooter, I think or at the very least, one of these: