Fitness chat and tips #2

Awesome work Heather!!! I'm glad you enjoyed RPM - reckon you'll go back...

MG - why don't you give a spin class a try ;). You can pull back to your own pace. As you're on a bike there is little pressure on your knees. Keep your ab's braced, something I'm sure you do with those plank / prone holds, which will support your back. Make sure the instructor takes you through the proper bike set up prior to the class and you'll be sweet. Come on MG!!!! :cheer::cheer::cheer:

Winter - do you have a training schedule worked out to prepare for the event? Are you still training with DH?

Leesa - my physio won't let me do spin because of the hip flexor and constant bending - I lock and then it takes me about a week to be able to stand straight again - have lots more work to do first. I know why you're suggesting it though - don't worry, I've not run. I hit the shops instead... hopefully I'll be calm enough by the time I train tonight... How is your training going?

Heather - my shoulder is mediocre, thanks for asking. I'm sure it will be fine in a week or so. How are you doing?

I take my hat off to those of you getting ready to do the City to Surf!!!! I've never liked the look of that! But I do want to do a fun run at some point.

I have developments. A is history. D is going to take over my rehab provided physio prescribes the exercises. The cold weather is playing havoc with my injuries. Partner is an ass and all I want to do is go for a run. A long one. A really long one.

ok, I have news. I sacked A today. After my last session with him, he has been unable to comit to a training time this week. He sent me a message today saying thurs, fri and sat were out this week (the only days I could train) and were there any other times... like when dude? tomorrow? my shift tomorrow doesn't allow it. So I replied saying that considering the difficulty getting session times or getting him to comit to a regular session time, (let alone two sessions a week!) I thought it best I find another trainer. No response as yet. I am disappointed because he was working for me...

PT with D today. It went well. Except I struggled to do as well... but my shoulder is also playing up. Saw physio today and she said to just be careful for a few weeks... Have another session with her next week if needed. No pilates this week.

How is everyone else doing?

Going slowly here - DS has been rather non-sleepy today (3x 30min max since 5:45am) so have been rather on my toes :( Looking forward to going back to school as I get more steps that way each day. Have also decided to join in on the 3x4 week challenge (including the wii fit challenge) up in BB-land somewhere.

Hi Leesa, good to see you :hello: :hug: How are you going sweets? I have been thinking of you :hug:

Yep, the gym has a running group which trains once a week for 6 weeks (starting this week) & then at the end of May there is a fun run that we have to take part in. DH & I are still training together, thanks for asking, we did a 6km run / walk / run again over Easter and we are slowly getting our kit together. Bought a set of punching gloves and focus pads, have dragged some hand weights out of the shed & have a list on the whiteboard of all the bits and pieces that we would like to have for exercising together.

My big news is that I ran 2.5km in 14.51 today on the treadmill. :cheer:
I have been aiming to get 2.5km done in 15 minutes for ages and today was the day! It set me up for a really good session, I did a fit ball session today with push-ups and running intervals in between each exercise. I did each exercise for a minute and I think I did about 6 or 7 sets so that's a fair few push-ups! And I did them all on my toes!! Each time I finished a set, I ran to the treadmill & ran at 10km/h for 45s then 12km/h for 15s then ran back to fit ball & did 10 push-ups before setting up for the next exercise. It really kept my heart rate up and I was dripping sweat, I tells ya! I did the same thing yesterday in the circuit class and loved it so much that I did it again on my own today.

Sorry that A was unavailable for you MG. Hope things are better this time around with D. :hug: And another one of these :hug: for you MIL issues. :hug:

WOOHOO - that is awesome time you made there Winter!! :dance:

You rock girlfriend!!!

I've been going ok thanks, not exercising as much due to time restraints etc, and also that if I continued with my food intake the way it is currently I'd be underweight if I did exercise more than 3 or 4 times a week ;). So I do about 3 hours a week now, not including incidental activity.

Don't waste away on us Lees :hug:

Lol, i'm not, honest ;). I think I've sorted out my 'maintenence' regime fairly well. I've hovered under my 'revised' goal weight now for about a fortnight or so - and thats including over Easter, so I'm all good :D

Thanks for caring Winter :hug:

Leesa - if you lose any more weight, I'll give you some of mine! ;)

Winter - well done hon!!! So proud of you! And envious of your DH training with you! My DH's idea of training with me is to walk to the kitchen and get more food :shakehead:

Leck - we all have bad weeks hon. It's one of the hard things about training when you have family as well. I struggle sometimes - esp with shift work as well.

Wish me luck for tomorrow morning girls, running training starts...come rain, hail or shine...and rain is definitely on the cards :o

Well done on your run Winter! And good luck for tomorrow!! Let us know how it goes.

I haven't managed to do much formal exercise this week due to bad weather, but have tried to put more grunt into incidental activities like housework! LOL. Been busy running around after DS trying to keep him amused so he doesn't go stir crazy from being couped up inside. We've had fun dancing to Wiggles ;)

No rain! And did the run (2.5km) in 14.03 so I am absolutely stoked! We did more runs after that, but not as long & they weren't timed. Trainer reckons about 5kms all up today so I am thrilled. You know how some people dream of flying? I've always dreamed about running and here I am DOING IT!!!

Wiggles dancing sounds good Eluned! I know what you mean about the horrible weather, my poor dog hasn't been out for a walk for a couple of days. Will take her out this arvo if the weather stays good. I really hope it does, she needs to stretch her legs.

What is everyone else up to? Plans for the w'end?

Well done Winter!!!! How exciting! I'm so so proud of you!!!!!

Eluned - well done to you too! Increasing incidental exercise is a good plan for when you can't formalise your activity!

How is everyone else going?

AFM - I'm finding it a struggle to feel any achievement or satisfaction out of home sessions at the moment. My motivation is low. I'm eating bad. I feel like a hippo. And I feel like I've been leashed by D! He has me writing down all my home training because he thinks I'm over doing it. Well, now I'm trying NOT to over do it! But if I'm over doing it, why am I NOT losing the weight? Oh wait, that's right, the food... :rofl: got to get my butt into gear!!!!!!!

My plan for the weekend includes hopefully getting on my bike and going for a ride!!! That should help my tummy!

I think it is time to update my play list for training to help my motivation. What are you guys listening to at the moment?

Well with not much exercise done this week, I have managed to lose 300 grams. Not much I know but it's still something. I've managed to hop on the xtrainer here and there which is good. I sooo need and want to get back to Pilates.

MG, I wish I had a workout soundtrack. On the xtrainer I either read a book or use my iPhone for FB/BB :) when I'm out walking I'm too paranoid I won't be able to hear someone sneak up on me if I have headphones in :redface: comes from years of martial arts training (whichbis something else I hope to get back to one day).

Everyone in here is so inspiring..this is the most aww inspiring thread in BB I think :dance:

Eluned: :dance: a loss is a loss, fantastic.

MG: Glad things are going a bit better for you. I love the Eels, these guy absolutely rock with a couple of cool down tracks too. Also love the BPA (Brighton Port Authority).
I have friend who's brother is a PT and he said that spin is the biggest calorie burner.
Is there such thing as a rehab PT? I am happy for you things came to an end with A, he seemed to messing with your head space :shakehead: I hope your shoulder is getting stronger.

Winter: You have me thinking about running! I am not usually a runner, but man you have me thinking!!

Leesa: Stress is a weight loser when not wanted and I hope you are eating enough to compensate :hug:

Well, it's been my usual week with a few incidental training sessions thrown in such as walking to and from DS1's school (about 5km return) and generally chasing terror tots around :lol: I actually vaccummed the house (DH usually does that) and that always works up a sweat.
I am really enjoying my routine and just want to do more! I did combat on Wednesday and Attack this morning.
I have always been ok size wise just need to get fitter and I am finding now I can really push through when I feel tired. It's just amazing the difference. Just this morning DH mentioned I had muscles on my arms :lol:
I am absolutely loving Attack and Combat. The girl who takes Combat is great as it the guy who takes Attack, that makes a huge difference.
I also want to get back into the spin/RPM, just need to organise myself.

I hope everyone else is enjoying this beatiful weather we are having in Melbourne at the moment and hope everyone else is getting the same in their states.
Has anyone heard from Jungle Mum???


:cheer::cheer: Have a great week!!

No, sorry, not heard from Jungle Mum... in fact, this thread has been very quiet for a while.... hello ello ello ello. Anyone out there there there there ;)

Eluned, I agree that a loss is a loss!!!! I hear you on not wanting to listen to music when you're out training - I don't usually when I'm out in the community unless I am training with someone. I admire anyone who can use a phone or read whilst walking/running. I'd fall off my treadmill! And I don't need any more injuries! :lol: But I do all my training at home so I have definately got a play list! Music has always been a big motivator with me!

Heather, Well done on the incidental exercise!!! And *wolf whistle* on the muscles! You go girl!

I've been (begrudgingly) keeping my exercise diary for D. I have been keeping my upper body in check with little exercise on my arms due to the injury. I can't handle having both upper and lower body out of action! But I have been norty and know I will get into trouble from D because I have been working my legs pretty much every day! Lunges and squats. I've been doing the prone hold when I can. And I've (FINALLY) worked out an appropriate anchor point at home to do my internal and external rotation rehab work for my shoulder... so did those tonight. Was good to finally work my upper body this week. But I staid away from anything that would damage me more...
But I'm really struggling with my cardio at the moment. I need to shake it up a bit. I've always enjoyed my treadmill but at the moment I'm struggling with it. I'm fatigued, I am hitting a wall far earlier than normal, and I'm giving in to the fatigue and wall! Not good!!!! I need to find a way around this! My cardio options are limited because of my back and hip so it is so much more important for me to find a way around this funk!

Next PT session is Tuesday. Will probably have a rest day tomorrow unless I just do core work and toning stuff...

Keep staying active girls!

just coming in to vent really. god i hate it when i get there early for step and find a nice place up the back-ish.. a good distance between everyone else who is up there. and then the late comers come in and squeeze their steps in beside me, behind me etc and i get NO room to move! ARGH!!

yet there is plenty space up the front/middle. if i am late i never squeeze into other peoples area but swallow my inhibitions and go up the front. i dont like it but i do it.

anyway, just started the 4 week challenge so done pump last nights, step today and doing attack tomorrow!

:hug: Hollo. How rude of them! Good luck for attack tomorrow!

I am venting too. Just came back from a good session with D. He can no longer do my Friday night sessions! :wall: So I am back to 1 session a week! :wall::wall::wall: ANNOYED! It is great for him because it means his business is taking off. But it is frustrating me because I've told him before that I'd follow him but he is doing all group stuff with that at the moment. So so frustrated! He gets annoyed at me when I over do it at home, but I have to work hard at home because I don't have a second session a week... ARG! And after my last debarcle trialing another trainer... I'm not so keen to go there again! So so so so so want to throw it in!