Talk about your exercise experience today

[nycfem]

I went to the gym today. It was hard to get myself to go, as it is whenever I am not in a pattern of going. I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster. A man near me farted. I'm pretty sure it was him. There was a slight chance it was a passerby crop dusting. I said out loud without looking, "That was some fart." After my stepping, I did 25 minutes of yoga. Wow, I'm really starting at zero since I've been out of the gym so long (had to go down in all my activities). Yet, still, a great work out!

[Rockinonahigh]

30 minutes on the bike, 30 minutes on the rower when I got done I was dripping wet from sweating. Other than feeling like a limp noodle i'm doing good.

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by nycfem

I went to the gym today. It was hard to get myself to go, as it is whenever I am not in a pattern of going. I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster. A man near me farted. I'm pretty sure it was him. There was a slight chance it was a passerby crop dusting. I said out loud without looking, "That was some fart." After my stepping, I did 25 minutes of yoga. Wow, I'm really starting at zero since I've been out of the gym so long (had to go down in all my activities). Yet, still, a great work out!

Look on the bright side; now you can get a great workout in half the time.

Here to find the silver lining!

[~SweetCheeks~]

Back has been spasming for a couple months off and on. Dr gave me some stretches and light exercises. Today, I got on a bicycle for the first time in over 10 years and I was actually able to ride. Also went to a 3 hour appointment to find out I have lost 35lbs in 2 months. I am so happy I am back on the path to a healthy me.

[cricket26]

i took a break yesterday to drive to teddys...getting back today was rough it was a 30 minute one and i needed alot of breaks...sheesh...the puppy was good until the end and he had to be placed on my belly for the cool down

[Gemme]

On the 9th, I hit the gym and took on the Matrix (stair master-ish). I used the manual program and got 4 bumps up on the speed before it got a bit skeery. The steps are more angled and more difficult to navigate than old school stair master steps so it was a real work out even if it wasn't lengthy.

Stats: 93 cal, 603 steps, 15:30 min

I followed that with my upper body workout and then worked the ole abs and stretched.

[Rockinonahigh]

The last couple of days I have done upper body work, my knees and legs needed a rest, tomorrow back to the bike and rower. I can see some changes from using the rower and bike but have gained three pounds, I just hope its fat turning into muscle cause I have really been watching my diet to keep out un needed carbs, corse it could be hope water melon someone gave me it's huge and I have given a lot of it away to keep it from going to waste but still have plenty in the fridge. I have nearly quit drinking sodas of any kind and gone to crystal lite, unsweet tea, V8 or V8 splash of some kind...yes water too.

[nycfem]

2 hour walk in the park, loving the summer

[Gemme]

Good morning, exercisers!

The past few days have been hard on my body. I stayed up very late one night and was shorted on sleep that and another night and there's the usual stress from upper management that just makes my tush pucker. I wanted to be more kind to my body today but I absolutely have to take advantage of days (almost) off so I agreed to do a little bit of mild cardio and only do 2 sets but at high weights. I thought that was a nice compromise and it seems to have worked.

I did half an hour on the recumbent bike.
Stats: 168 cal, 5.95 mi, 30:00 min

It was a lower body workout today. I did the max weights for each machine and even bumped a couple of them up a smidge. I'm at 50 lbs of resistance on the abdominal crunch machine now, so that is a step in the right direction.

I noticed this during my last workout but failed to mention it in here at that time....I'm getting stronger! That's the goal, of course along with better health, but when you are plugging along it doesn't always sink in that this. is. working. But last workout and this one too; I noticed just how much I've improved from where I started and what my initial max weight was and what it is now. It definitely made me happy and put a big smile on my face when the realization kicked in.

Today's acknowledgement not only brought a smile to my face but put some pep in my step. It's about that time again--for those who don't like menses talk, skip the rest of this paragraph--and I tend to either feel really drained and blah or, like now, really invigorated and powerful and that feeling of personal power makes me feel sexy too. It's a win win on the good months and something to look forward to the rest of the time.

I hope everyone has a marvelous day and, if not, work it out!

[nycfem]

3 hour walk in the park but counting it as two because I was with a baby and his parents so that slows things down considerably. Had a great time!

[Gemme]

I got some more time in walking a large art festival. Granted, it wasn't more than a stroll since the crowds were thick but I did it and it lasted almost 3 hours so it counts, right nyc?

[ksrainbow]

Being that I am a EVS at the local hospital: which requires constant movement for both upper and lower extremities. From the fine motor skills to the overall strength to lift/bend.

My past has been one of a professional *desk-jockey* to a current physical laborer: I am finding muscles and tendons that have been lazy! So for 8 hours of constant movement in all respects: I am now searching for comfy shoes to help the Achilles tendons.

So yes...my physical work/out is exercise that I am learning to adjust too as well as shifting my overall work abilities! Oh how I love the elevators !

[cricket26]

wow still sore from the day 6 ab work out...so this went by fast and i loved it....no i did not put my elbows on my knees and stand on my head...tyvm

[cricket26]

why is it getting harder instead of easier....

[nycfem]

Yesterday and today: 30 minutes on the Stairmaster. Been feeling sluggish lately, but at least got to the gym!

[Rockinonahigh]

Three miles on the rower and three miles on the bike, tired / sore isn't even the right words.

[Gemme]

I had a good one today, exercisers!

I started on the elliptical but got stuck in the middle where it's the hottest so it was a short stint.

E17, random program, level 5
Stats: 165 cal, 1.42 mi, 18:00 min

It was upper body day and I actually ate enough peanut butter with my banana to carry me through the whole workout. I didn't get shaky at the end, so that was nice.

I did 2 sets of 12 through the circuit room machines and the outside machines as well. Max or near max weights on each one. For the most part, my form was good too so that's helpful.

Not a bad way to start the day!

[cricket26]

a short one today and it was nice cause i have things to do....

[Rockinonahigh]

Day three of rowing then biking for three miles each, my right leg feels fine but my left feels like the pain goes as far as the top of my tail bone in one long pull with pain and being tight. My left knee is ok to ride or row with but walking it doesn't do to good, I will be glad when the 28th gets hear so they can re do the supratz injections, instead of doing three shots we going to do the full total of five so hopefully it will make it for 6 months instead of going out with five weeks to go like I'm doing now. Tomorrow I will do a few other exercises to give my knee and leg a bit of rest. I am doing stretching before and after I workout.

[AlchemyGrrl]

Hi! I worked out for an hour today. Water aerobics. The tummy crunches really got to me...I loved being in the water though. I have been doing this water aerobics class 3 days a week for most of the last year. I am feeling so successful I have decided to add 2 more hours a week of a hybrid pilates/yoga class. Thanks for being here. What a great topic