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Had a good inside ride this morning. Didn't go as far as I wanted because the knees are a bit stiff. I did some steps on the stair stepper and that helps the knees. Glutes are sore which means I need to hit the stair stepper more often.
It's been a year since my first knee surgery and they're still stiff, but they're so, so much better. It's crazy warm in my area today so I'll get out for a short walk.
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Had a really good ride on the bike this morning while listening to Heavy D. All my rides have been good since I've mixed things up a bit.
I usually don't eat before exercising, but lately I eat a banana or a slice of banana-walnut bread with peanut butter on it 20 minutes before exercising and it's made a difference. It gives me a kick that I can feel as I'm working out and I treat myself to a chocolate protein drink afterwards. Works for me.
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“Motion is lotion” exercise report
So, a few weeks back I caught some bug which I probably got from somebody at the gym. I hate when people expose others to their illnesses by not staying home.
Anyhoooo: here is what I do when I go to the gym. 1) half hour on the recumbent bike at level 2. My heart rate scores are between 75 to 113, depending on how fast I pedal or position my body on the bike. 2) half hour of doing laps in the pool. Backstroke, only. 3) a good long sit in the jacuzzi (20 minutes or so) 4) sit in the steamy sauna for about 5 minutes, before I call it a day. And, I definitely like my gym!! Get to see all the wildlife out on the river front and the blossoming cherry and plum trees. So pretty here, right now.
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Lucky you, Katz. Sounds like you have nice times at the gym.
I had another good ride this morning. Beyoncé came on just as I was wrapping up so I stayed with it for another half mile. I'm finally at a place where I know I'll pick up cycling again if I stop for few days or even a week or two. I guess I learned that last year with my surgeries but it's sinking in now. I didn't have an exercise routine for most of my life and since I've started exercising, I'd sometimes get anxious if I missed a day or two. Not anymore. This peace of mind added to the good ride I had this morning. No guilt for not exercising this weekend, no pressure to try and maybe make up for lost time. Just an easy ride while the sun came up.
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Had a good half-mile walk with sweet Bella this morning. I hadn't planned on exercising today, but found myself outside with the cutest doggie in the 'hood.
I was tired by the time we made it to Bella's home, but it was good walk. A year ago this time I was in between surgeries and was using a walker or cane just to make it to the restroom and kitchen. So, there is that, but I really need to up my "walkin' game." I'm going to some PRIDE parades on the lake this year and can't be gettin' tired after walking a few blocks. Had some good rides this week, did a bunch of arm rolls, and put in some steps on the stair stepper (glutes are appreciating that). I'm stronger this year than I was last year, thank goodness. It's just taking time. Hopin' y'all are gettin' in a step or two.
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Pete and I joined a bowling league, the most lesbianic thing I have ever done in my life. We’ve been practicing, and I am so glad and relieved that I was able to play a few games each night. Pete bought us bowling shoes, and they are pretty ugly.
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We’re practicing once a week until the league starts. Pete is really into it, because her parents were in a league, I think. She’s doing so well. 🎳
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Had a good ride this morning and went for a couple walks. Did a nice walk around HomeDepot. Arrived shortly after they opened to pick up a lock for the gate and was able to get in a good walk without a lot of people traffic. Next I went over to my local supermarket and super it is. It's like having an A&P and Macy's all in one. That walk almost wore me out, but I made it without spending more than $25.00.
I need to hit the stair-stepper but I think I'll have a donut and some coffee instead.
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I went back to water aerobics today. I’ve missed some classes for a few different reasons. My classmates were concerned about me, which I appreciated. After missing so many classes, my poor old body is sore and tired.
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Had a great ride this morning while listening to some urban radio stations. Knees are stiffer than usual and I don't know why. I'll get on the stair stepper and stretch my calfs in a little while, that usually helps.
I might take my neighbor's dog, Bella, for a short walk later on if the snow doesn't stick. I like walking in the rain. Bella doesn't.
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Had a good walk this morning with Bella. It was raining lightly and we both held up well. I hadn't planned on walking because my instep is tender, but I couldn't resist when I went out for the mail and saw the cutest dog in the city.
It's been a year since my bilateral knee surgery and the knees are better than they've been in decades. I waited waaaay too long to get them fixed and am lucky they repaired as well as they have. They were a little stiff this morning, as usual, but I'm not limping, can pivot, walk, and even trot a bit. I don't get on my knees unless I absolutely have to. I can, but it feels too weird to me so I avoid doing it. I need to get on the bike, maybe tomorrow.
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There was a work event about a mile away from the office today so I walked there and back. I'll have time for a short hike this evening before the sun goes down.
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My water aerobics class meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 am. Our bowling league meets Tuesday nights, at 6:30 pm. That Tuesday to Wednesday stretch is a challenge.
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I was going to bike today but the day that was supposed to be warm and sunny ended up cooler and cloudy with heavy winds. So I bundled up and took a good long hilly walk. I can handle the wind while walking/hiking but it sure does make cycling a lot less enjoyable.
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A 4 mile hike that turned into a 6 mile hike due to all of the times that my friend and I get gabbing and realize we've gotten off trail or wandered onto a different trail than planned. We always add around 2 miles to the mapped miles on any trail we take. Today offered two nice high peaks to look out from. Little wind burn on my face
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I had a good hilly 15 mile bike ride after leaving work early (woohoo)
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I chose my advantage plan for Medicare yesterday with the help of a volunteer counselor from the Senior agency with the state of Oregon (s.h.i.b.a.): Regency Blue Cross Blue Shield. In about ten days I will get a fitness subsidy to help out with the monthly fee I pay to the gym I go to. Yay!
When I first started going, back in February, I could only cycle for about ten minutes on a recumbent bicycle. I’m up to 40 minutes now, cycling about 10 mph, with a heartbeat rate topping out at 130 beats for small snippets of time (cardio stuff). I’m careful not to overdo on the cycling machine. My favorite activity after I cycle is to swim laps for about half an hour, then it’s jacuzzi time. I haven’t gone to the gym for about a week now, so I’m going to the gym today. Happy exercising weather to all.
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