Fitness chat and tips #2

Hi girls, I thought it was time to bite the bullet and join in this thread if that's ok with everyone. I am wanting to get fit and lose a few kilos. Well, 7kg to be exact. I've lost my pregnancy weight but want to lose 7 more to get me at a nice BMI.

I have only managed walking a couple times a week as it's been scorching hot here recently. At the moment, I have a very loose pelvis which has been giving me some pain of a night time. I'd put up with it for four weeks until I went and saw a physio yesterday. Currently have my hips strapped for some support and mobilization. Working my pelvic floor is the key at the moment as while I have great control over it, it is still very weak. I am hoping to return to Pilates soon but can't do any mat work yet as I have pain when I open my legs out. So walking is it for the time being.

I also need to have better control over my eating. Yesterday I ate an entire block of chocolate :redface:

Welcome Eluned! Everyone is welcome here!

Winter - well done on your efforts!!!!!! YOU GO GIRL!

I've had a slack week. I've been sore (and had the week from hell with work and home) so elected to not push it this week. I did go to pilates on Tuesday and am now getting ready to start CLASSES! OMG, I am freaking out! I'm pretty sure I've told you girls about my fear of groups... but the class I'm going to is normally pretty quiet, so I am going to give it a go.
Today I had PT with A. Not very happy. Too much standing around and not enough working out. I didn't even work up a sweat! AND, I've pinpointed the exercise that is causing me grief... so will let him know. I have PT with D this week (maybe, depending on a few things) and want to have another session with him before I make any decisions about which way I am going to go. But at the moment, I'm leaning more towards D. A just has NO CLUE about so much! Whereas D HAS researched my injuries and what I should be doing and what I should be avoiding. BUT, I also got a phamplet in my letterbox yesterday detailing D's new business... which is obviously PT (group sessions). I'm worried that it means he is going to be withdrawing from the gym and am worried where that leaves me. I'm pretty worried about it to be honest but he is suppose to be away still and so I can't discuss with him... why do I have to have so many bloody hurdles????

I've started an exercise journal. A good old journal. I write my daily goals, what has happened in my day, food I've consumed... I am enjoying that. My eating sucks at the moment though. KFC for dinner tonight :redface:

:welcome: Eluned! I love walking it's great excersise, especially when you have restricted movement like you have at the moment.

MG: A great idea about an excersise journal, sure brings it home to you when you read over it. I would be pretty scared to do a journal on my diet and so on :redface:

:cheer::cheer::cheer: Winter!

I did Attack this morning and had a ball! The guy that takes it is great and he has 2 other guys he is showing. It's a really popular class which suprises me for Sunday morning. So many different shapes and sizes doing it which is great to see.
Yesterday we walked and walked. Went to the Collingwood Children's Farm and chased the kids around there then came home and walked to our local shops (about 2.5km round trip), so we have had a wonderful family weekend throwing in excerise where we can in any shape and form. Also go the boys a soccer ball each so have been kicking that around with them too!

I am a little curious..anyone in Melbourne's West?

Hope everyone has a great week! I'll pop back in again later in the week hopefully telling you how well I went in Cardio Circuit on Wednesday.

:hide: I've been a baaaaadd girl :redface:

Starting fresh tomorrow though as I have an appointment with Sandra Cabot and will ask for some advice from her about weight loss... Hopefully then I'll be more motivated!

Yay for all of you who are going great guns! Keep it up! :cheer:

:hello: to everyone else!

Hi ladies,

Sorry i've been MIA lately - mum isn't doing too well as you may have read in my latest boohoo thread.

However I wanted to pop in and let you all know I'm still lurking and keeping an eye on you ALL!!!! :p.

AFM - I've uploaded my weightloss journey pics onto FB. PM me if you'd like a look (and not already a FB friend). I'm one kilo under my goal weight, so I'm 59kg. I tried on size 10 skinny cut jeans today and they fit like a glove. Launching the new Pump and Attack at my 'usual' gym tonight - they should have launched it at least a fortnight ago :rolleyes:, but nevertheless it's getting sorted tonight. I have Pump tracks 1,2 and 3 and Attack tracks 3,4, 7, 8, 11 and 12. All my favourite songs too so I'm happy with that.

MG - so update me about your PT ;) Which guy have you chosen?
Winter - Awesome week indeed hun - lets double it and do it again this week!
Heather and Hollo - awesome choice with Attack girls - you rock!!
Nettie - I'm cracking the whip - get back to it hun :p.

Good to see you checking in Leesa. I'm thinking about you :hug:

Hi guys. Just a quick one for me. I have been really good with exercise this week (but not as good with food!). Been managing 6 workouts a week and trying to mix it up quite a bit depending on how everything is feeling so I am getting some recovery workouts. The last thing I need now is an injury! My very first outdoor soccer game is Friday night. I am so excited but nervous about running for 90mins. I think I will be midfield and have heard that they do A LOT of running. Hopefully the adrenaline will see me through. My only problem is my tummy is a little sore. I woke up this morning to my 18kg toddler literally jumping in the air and landing on his bum right on my tummy. I was almost crying with the pain. It seemed better later so still did a pilates cardio dvd later but can feel it now so might have to go easy on the ab work for a while. Pity as it is my worst spot.
Anyway i am sending big motivation dust to everyone for tomorrow! May we all stay fit and injury free!

Thanks Leesa for keeping an eye on us :hug:

I did Cardio Circuit this morning. Man is it hard! She does a combination of Thump and Attack so it's really high impact. I went and bought my own cotton gloves to wear under the boxing gloves as the one's the gym supply are quite manky :rolleyes:
The gym got new boxing gloves too and they are sooo much easier and more effective to punch with. I got alot out of today and Miss Tess was a happy little girl in creche too :dance:
Well....I am the next Lorna Jane junky I think. She has moved into my local shopping centre and I have already started.

krysallys: Hope you your tummy recovers!

Have a great rest of the week everyone, thanks for motivation dust krysallys.

OUCH Krys! I'm wincing for you! How is your tummy now?! Well done on the 6 workouts!

Heather, well done on your class! I hear you on the boxing inners. I'm actually contemplating taking my own boxing gloves as well!

Leesa - well done on your weight loss! And thank you fo stopping by. We're all thinking of you.

How is everyone else going?

AFM - I'm EXHAUSTED at the moment with no real reason for it. I am still undecided about which trainer to go with. Rather annoyed on Sat that A wanted to do all upper body when I had requested he simply have upper body alternatives in case lower body wasn't coping. :wall: But we did some lower bod work and I came home without too much discomfort. But was also annoyed at amount of time spent standing around chatting and not working out. Double :wall:

D is back. No training this week though due to clashes in our timetables. No drama. Now I know he is back, I feel the dread of that centre returning... not good. Am sure I will be fine though once I get back in to it.

I went to my first pilates class last night! SO proud of myself!!!! It was made much easier by the fact that there was only 1 other person :rofl: but I still did a "class"! And it was challenging as well which was great! I did some new things and am much sorer today than normal - but good sore!

I'm planning on hitting the treadmill later... and so need to get back on top of my diet! I've put back on the 1.5Kg I lost the other week! :wall:

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I went to my first pilates class last night! SO proud of myself!!!! It was made much easier by the fact that there was only 1 other person :rofl: but I still did a "class"! And it was challenging as well which was great! I did some new things and am much sorer today than normal - but good sore!

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:dance::leap::confetti::happyforyou::hooray: WELL DONE ON THE CLASS!!!!!!:clap:

(Don't know what to do about the trainer issue though. Does D train from a different gym or location?)

Hey girls! Hope you're all still moving! I'm going to try & do a double tomorrow - Combat followed by Pump. See how I go considering I'm still suffering from shin splints - going to have to get to a physio (as you girls have already told me!! I really was listening, they just got better for a while!).

Wanna hear some great news? You can see muscles in my arms!! I am so excited! I am getting a tricep bump in each arm!!

Bedtime for me & back into it tomorrow.

I know you're keeping your eye on us Lees, so I'm going to hit the 5 days training again this week & make you proud, 3 for 3 so far. :hug: :comfort: Lots of love to you & your family xox

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Wanna hear some great news? You can see muscles in my arms!! I am so excited! I am getting a tricep bump in each arm!!

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Awesome! :hooray: You flex those muscles, baby! :leap:

Just checking in and updating my week for you Leesa! 7 for 7 this week.

Monday - 10km bike ride then Circuit with lots & lots of running and sprinting up hills
Tues - Combat
Wed - Lots more running & sprining around the oval for Circuit
Thurs - Pump class - new release - ouch, the shoulder track at the end is a killer!
Fri - More sprinting & weights for Circuit
Sat - 5km bike ride around the small hills around the block with DD in kiddy seat in back for extra reisitance ;)
Sun - 1 hour bike ride to beach & back with DD

Bike riding IRL doesn't feel like exercise, it's so much fun! Sure beats those stupid bikes in the gyms & RPM rooms.

The gym has a running group that goes for 6 weeks and is on once a week with a PT. It's really cheap to join & at the end of the 6 weeks, there is a fun run - either 3.5km or 10km. I've decided to join up and have a go at the 3.5km run. Starts in mid-April. I'm scared but excited, have always wanted to be able to run so this is a good start for me.

Winter - I wish I could have your week! I don't even recall what I've done this week, just that I've been super tired all week! My gym also does those running groups - I hope you enjoy it! I want to be able to do a fun run too! But first I must get my back better! and I am so proud of your arm muscles!!!

I had PT with A yesterday. It was a BRILLIANT session! I worked hard and worked up a sweat! Lets hope there are more sessions like it! I felt empowered and strong! He has proven to me just how (physically) strong I am! I'm doing push ups on me knees, and exercises I never knew I could do with my injury. And today I did 30 min incline on my treadmill. And crunches, walking lunges, push ups... I struggled because I'm so tired but got there in the end!

I am feeling brilliant! AF is due any day and the last 5 months this has meant relapses with my back... but this time it seems to be holding up well! I am THRILLED! My back and core seems to be getting stronger and stronger! So, if I can get my weight down (my issue is intake!), then I should be back to running in no time!!!! WOOT! :dance:

I'm suppose to have my first session with D on Tuesday... not sure how I feel about that right now. A bit mixed if I'm honest. Will see what it brings...

Thrilled for you MG!! :cheer: What a fantastic session!!! :cheer: Let us know how you get on with D.

I haven't posted much, but have been reading. All your posts keep me motivated!

I'm still restricted to walking. I did a 3.6km walk (to the shop and back) this morning and a 2km (to mums and back) walk this afternoon. Saw my physio again on Friday. Slight improvement and I can open my legs slightly with minimal pain now so she has given me a few exercises to do which will work the glutes. She also restrapped me which really does help and I have a tube band thingy to wear when I take the strapping off. I am itching to get back into pilates so physio has said give it a couple of more weeks and should be good. She wants me pain free before I return to it.

Once I get all settled back into that, I am thinking of doing Bikram Yoga once a week too. Has anyone done it? A couple of my friends do it and think is awesome.

Eluned, can you refesh my memory on what injury you have? Well done on the walking! Strapping is BRILLIANT! I was strapped for about a month last year until I got my brace (which I LOVE). I only use it when I need it and (touch wood) haven't needed it for a few months!!! :dance:

I'm having a rest day today girls because I am so so exhausted. I can't believe how fatigued I am at the moment! Obviously it is because AF is on the way...

I'm very apprehensive about PT with D tomorrow. I am so tempted to cancel but I won't. I promised I'd give it a couple of sessions with both trainers before I make up my mind either way...

How's everyone else doing?

i lost 2kg this week! i think having a 24hour tummy bug may have contributed to that LOL

MG, my pelvis is sore from the birth of DD. It's still very loose and I have a lot of movement in the joints. Strapping has helped immensely but it just feels like it's taking forever to heal.

Hollo, well done on the weight loss! :)

Hope you're feeling better Hollo! Tummy bugs are not good!!
Hope your pelvis comes good soon Eluned! Ouch!
MG - good luck with your PT session with D. Let us know how you get on....

I did the new Combat release today...I don't think its that hard... one of the instructors was billing it as super hard, with limited recovery but I don't know...maybe I wasn't working hard enough! ;)

Well I signed up for the Running Group today! I now am committed to running 3.5km in a fun run at the end of May. Woohoo! I am excited! I'm not a runner, DH & I make ourselves go running but I always have to stop & recover with walks in between runs. I'm really wanting to do this 3.5km without stopping to walk. That's my aim.... Training doesn't start until mid April so I'll let you know how I go!

thats a great plan Winter.. the fun run sounds good. gives you a goal to work towards.

i dunno about the combat release but the new step one is really hard! LOL good though

Been tightening up on my food (eating less and trying to make better choices) and did about 3 minutes worth of weights last night :rolleyes: I didn't want to do more as I've strained my back (again!) and saw the physio today (she's given me pelvic floor exercises to strengthen my back! LOL).

I've taken one huge step for me though... I've made an appointment to see the local gym :o Not going to commit to anything - depends on times and prices - but will have a look and see what they have to say.

Otherwise, I'm going to try to start some walking again soon (before it gets uber cold) - but will have to see how my feet handle it *sigh*...

:cheer: go Winter!!
Hollow :sick: not nice!

Good luck to everyone else! :hello:

Excellent Winter! Well done! The trainer should teach you how to run effectively including your breathing which will help! Thanks for asking about PT - I'll come back to it! ;)

Eluned - OUCH hon. I have hypermobility as well as two protruding discs. My physio tells me my hypermobility is pretty close to SPD without the pain factor (which I do get but it isn't directly related). I have found that clinical pilates and strengthening has been my saver. But it is a long road. I have been doing strengthening for about 10 months, pilates for about 6. I'm probably 100% better than when I started - but still not 100% if that makes sense. At the moment, I am in a good phase *touch wood!*. Although I CAN feel a relapse bubbling - so I am doing everything to prevent that!

Hollo - how are you doing?

WHERE is Nettie?! Come on girl! Where are you?!

Well, PT today. First session back with D. Was interesting in some respects. I did NOT want to be there. It just felt wrong. But I made myself walk in and do the session. D asked me what I've been doing whilst he was away. I told him I'd been doing his stuff plus my own cardio plus pilates plus "rehab" (which is essentially what A and I do). He asked what we do which I described and he was AMAZED. He couldn't believe that I'm doing these things (walking lunges, push ups, crunches, prone hold etc). He also said that he noticed a difference in my waistline when I walked in :dance:.
My session with him though wasn't overly hard or challenging. He wouldn't let me box today for fear of ruining my good run :wall:. I LIKE boxing! He did ask me if there was anything I wanted to try and I opted for bike so I would know if I could handle it before I pull mine out at home. My hip was fine, my knee hated it. Got to 5 minutes then quit. Other than that though, not really much happening on that front. Not sure how I feel about it all. I will give it a couple of sessions before I decide what to do either way - although at the moment, I am thinking that I might stick with one session a week with each trainer... my physio seemed ok with that although made me promise that if I have any more injuries caused by D that I give him the flick - fair call I thought!

MG you don't have to be loyal to D if you don't want to....:hug: Woohoo on the waistline!

Hello Nettie!! Thrilled to hear you are doing a gym tour! Its a start!!! :cheer:

Where do you girls get your work out gear?
I have looked around, Lorna Jane doesn't do it for me ( i could see my undies through a couple of their pants :redface: - ummm...I do lots of squats, I aint showing my bum off to the whole gym!!!), Rebel has great stuff but it's all really expensive, Target has rather unattractive gear at the moment, Big W has very little of anything and I haven't looked in KMart. DH says I have to suck it up and spend the money and get some good gear....but I'm in 2 minds.

i just got my stuff from kmart (a while ago though). i just wear 3/4 tights and a muscle kinda shirt (ya know without sleeves). sometimes i wear one of those tight fitting gym tops (only cheapies from target etc).

Lorna jane looks good, is expensive and doesnt really cater fro size16 and over! :-(

did attack again this morning. i am starting to do a more of the higher options but still take breaks with the low and middle options. its a different class to step in that it goes a lot quicker. in step i find i am always watching the clock and counting down tracks til finish but with attack even though it is harder it goes quicker. strange.

i am feeling better now on the tummy bug front. i am hoping i dont put on those 2 kg again just cause i am now eating properly again.

:cheer::bluecheer::cheer:Hi Everyone!

Winter: I got my stuff (I only have one set at the moment) at Rebel, Addidas 3/4 and a not quite singlet. I like the Lorna Jane casual wear. You could try one of the dance shops like Bloch they quite often have nice gym stuff too. Good luck with the fun run.

MG: Well done on the Waistline! I love boxing too. Hope you get your PT sorted soon, or are you going to keep them both?

Hollooooo, woo hoo on 2kg! I love Attack. I must say that I like it when he says last song and only 3sets to go, I usually lose my co-ordination by the end ,not that I had alot to start with :)

Eluned: Ouch! Hope it get's better soon. I haven't done bikram yoga, just normal yoga (not sure what it was). They have a new yoga that has started here in my local Shopping Centre, called Hot Yoga? Not sure if that's the correct name. It's where you do yoga in a hot room for about and hour and it's supposed to really tough.

So this week I did attack on Sunday, very hard and just did a Cardio Circuit this morning. She mixed it up today which was great, so boxing, skipping, weights, running , push ups, lunges and tummy.
I think Attack was a newish one too, he is probably going to change it again in two weeks. I like the music he has at the moment :)

It's school holidays next week and DH is actually going to be home :dance: So I should (but will I???) take advantage of that and go to the gym alot more often. Will see how I go.

I hope everyone else is still going strong and enjoying their workouts, whatever they may be.

I went to Harbourtown today (after Circuit of course! No skipping gym for shopping in this household!) and found exactly what I wanted - plain black 3/4 leggings - for $45 each which was a good price after going through Adidas & Nike & Converse & Jim Kidd sport & Lorna Jean where everything that was even remotely what I wanted was $70 and over - so bought 3 pairs :cheer: I also bought a gym top with built in support but only because it was the right price and did the job without looking too serious. There was a bright orange Nike top that I thought might be good for the running group later on for visibility...might have to go back!

:o Hot yoga sounds horrible Heather! Are you going to have a go? Is it like a sauna hot room or just a moderately hottish room room that makes you sweat? You'll have to tell us about it if you do have a go, I'm intrigued and repulsed!! (I hate saunas!) :o

Heather - my friend does that kind of yoga. She SWEARS by it. The theory is that the heat makes your muscles more supple and less likely to injure. It also means you can achieve a more effective stretch and therefore get the best possible benefit from it. Well done on your workout!

Nettie - we must have posted at the same time the other day! :rofl: Good to see you in here! Sorry to hear you've done your back again :hug: My physio also has me do pelvic floor stuff to strengthen my back. I highly recomend clinical pilates for back injuries. I've said it before (and I'll say it a MILLION more times! :lol:) it is what has been my saving grace with my injury - which is pretty bad! How did you go at the gym walk around?!

Winter: I have an old pair of gym pants from Target. I love Lorna Jane but they don't make anything to fit me :( I have found good shirts at Crossroads believe it or not!!!! But I think it all depends on what you like and what you prefer... Well done on your finds at Harbourtown!

AFM: nothing new since I last posted. Oh, I had NO discomfort at all yesterday! :dance: Normally I always have a niggle after PT with D so to be pain free was awesome!!!! No PT last night for me as DH had to do a Uni assignment so I had to watch DD... but then DH bought her a trampoline so put that up and I had to keep her out of the way :rolleyes: Then she bounced on that for a bit. Then after she went to bed I had to work on a job app! Nothing today either as am on late shift and don't train before work as that usually results in crap shifts and me not being able to move for a few days! haha. Will train after work tomorrow and then have PT with A Sat am and then will train at home Sunday. Very pleased to announce that despite my bad intake last week, I am STILL sitting at 107.3Kg!!! Considering when I weighed myself last week I was 109, I am thrilled at yesterday's scales! It means that extra 2Kg was just fluid or AF and NOT fat increase! RELIEF! Now to get it down further!!!! My next goal is 105Kg, then 100, then to be under 100!!!!!!!!! The last time I was under 100, I was 98Kg and it was the month before I got pregnant with DD!!!!!

Rightio, off to see if my friend has sent me back my resume and get ready for work!!!!

Have a great day girls!

P.S. I have decided that I am going to do a pump class!!!!! BUT, I need advice. Having never done it before and with a back injury... I need to know if this is a good idea or not! My physio wasn't thrilled but agreed that if I kept it at no more than 1Kg weights for the whole time for the first few sessions, and promised to use correct technique, I can try when I'm ready... but what do I do? I don't want to draw attention to myself and not comfortable telling the instructor about my injury... I want to be a wall flower! hahaha. Advice? Lisa? CQ?

the first few times i ever did pump i used 1kg on each side. i dont have a back injury but i think that if it is something you want to do it should be ok. keep to the minimum weight until you suss it out and of course try to get the technique right. (thats my opinion and i have no training or experience with injury or PT though) CONGRATS on your weight loss!!!

i went to the gym this arvo to do pump and they had changed the timetable.. there was something called boxfit on. i freaked out a bit.. but went through with it and it was really good actually. i dont think i am going to be able to move my arms tomorrow though!

Wow Winter and MG - you two ladies just inspire me like you wouldn't believe.....

I've gotta type more but its DH's night on the laptop so I must run....

You ladies ALL rock!!

xox

You inspire me Leesa!! I don't know how you fit everything in your life that you have going on and still manage to exercise your way to 30kg + weight loss!! :cheer: I love checking in and letting you know what I've been up to for the week because I know that you're keeping an eye out and you're interested and I love sharing that feeling / love of exercise with you.

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Leesa - you are SUCH an inspiration to me! You have NO IDEA how much you inspire others! YOU ROCK!

Thanks Hollo... still not doing classes yet though... need a few more weeks.

PT with A this morning. AWESOME session! Esp since I was so tired! He worked me so hard I was inwardly groaning at several points! Like when he made me do walking lunges and every time I reached the end of the gym room, he'd say "now turn around do it again"! But I loved it! Didn't love the step ups so much - I worry they are bad for my back! BUT, he let me try the xtrainer again! At first it was just 90 sec, then another stint of 90 sec. then he said, "ok, you look like you're pretty comfortable, keep going"! :dance: He let me go to 4 minutes before he pulled me off! Double :dance: Considering the xtrainer has been so hard for me (back) that I got banned because of the damage it was doing (more so, what I was doing because I refused to listen to my body), I am STOKED! It is AWESOME!!!

I have cancelled PT on Tuesday with D because I have a job interview and just can't do any other time (also have a house inspection I have to prep for). And finances are a little tight this week. So I cancelled. He isn't too happy - I think he thinks I'm quiting. But I just can't do it! So told him that. Plus, an interview, house inspection, PT, and pilates is just TOO MUCH in the one day! I will still do a workout at home though!

How is everyone else doing?!?!

Heather, yeah hot yoga sounds like bikram. It's basically Hatha yoga (26 poses) in a room heated to 40 degrees. I have a you tube link somewhere that explains it really well, will see if I can dig it up.

As for workout gear I haven't bought anything for about a year and a half. Been wearing the same stuff! I like 3/4 pants and tees. I've got a great pair of Nike shorts that have a layer inside which draws away moisture.

Haven't been walking much because it seems to aggravate my pelvis. Might give the cross trainer a go as it's very, very low impact. All I've been doing is lots of pelvic floor and a few exercises the physio gave me (clamshells, donkey kicks and reverse bridges) which all aim to strengthen my butt lol

Can't wait to get back into decent exercise. I'm getting better with my eating but need that extra exercise to make a difference. I've set a mini goal to lose 4kg by DS's birthday in 6 weeks. Does that sound achievable?

Eluned - just take it very easy on the xtrainer when you start. the motion required by the hip on the xtrainer can be painful if you have back and hip problems. So just take it very slowly to start with!!! But, as a seasoned injured person, check with your physio first to make sure it's ok to trial it. You don't want to set yourself back. When I initially injured myself, I kept ignoring my medical team (GP, Osteo, Physio, Trainer) who were all telling me to take it easy and let myself heal before returning to running... and I ignored them. I got much much worse! If I had listened to them, I probably would have been back running 4 months ago... instead, I'll be lucky to be running by Christmas this year!!!! So do just take it easy... :hug:

Just a quick one from me (on my way to the shower!)...

MG - :rofl: yeah! We must have! I've got the gym walkaround tomorrow at lunchtime - so I'll let you know what I thought.

Not much going on here... but DH and I had a good talk during Earth Hour (when neither of us were plugged in to anything - TV, Xbox, Computer, etc) and we are going to buy a new exercise bike any recommendations welcomed! We're after something relatively cheap that shows us how far we've gone (so we can set a goal of 5 kms or 10 kms, etc) Not sure what else to look for! All seats are uncomfortable to me, so nothing to look for there...

Anyway - got to go. Market's on this morning and I gotta get showered and ready to go!

I just did a boxing class! I'm in love! It was AWESOME!!!!! :loveshower: Can anyone imagine a way of getting fitter faster than that??!! I gave it everything I had, I'm drenched in sweat but I am on an absolute adrenalin high :dance::dance::dance: Recommend it to anyone looking at getting their cardio fitness through the roof!!!!!

LOL thats how i felt last week winter, the boxing one i did last week was great. i didnt think i would work up a sweat but it is really tough. i was really sore the next day along my forearms of all places! and in between the shoulder blades. gotta go buy some of those white cotton gloves though, sticking my hands in the gym boxing gloves was soooo icky!

oh.. anyone do zumba? any thoughts on it? it seems every man and his dog around here are doing it./

Hey Winter..Boxing is fantastic! I love the Thump class :dance: Definitely worth spending the $6 so dollars on your on cotton inners ;)

Hollo: No Zumba down here in Vic? What is it?? I did pump on Monday for the first time in a very long time so I used the 1kg and 2.5kg weights. Used the 1kg most of the time and the just the 2.5kg when she said to put more on.

Leesa: Glad you popped in to keep an eye on us :hug:

MG: How did the job interview go? You are doing so well considering you have a pretty bad injury, your attitude is amazing!

Nettie: Good luck on the excersise bike purchase. Have you tried any at a gym that you liked? What did you think of the gym you walked around?

Eluned: I reckon your goal is very achievable, just a better diet and walking would be able to get that for you I think, I am not professional though.

My week so far has been great. I did Pump on Monday for the first time in agers! It was great.
My cardio circuit has now gone back to Combat again. So that was my Wednesday class. I was just getting into the swing of cardio circuit too and loved how intense it was! Combat was great too. My DH is on leave so I have been taking advantage and going when I can. Will take a break over Easter.

Hope everyone has a Safe and Happy Easter

MG - ta on the xtrainer tips, I haven't managed to get on it yet, thought I would just wait a bit longer.

Nettie - not sure on an exercise bike, but I have an Infiniti xtrainer which does all the numbers and it's great!

Winter - awesome on the boxing, sounds like it would be fun!

Hollo - i've only ever seen the Zumba on those morning shows where they are selling the DVDs. Looks like it would be fun but I can't justify the price of the DVDs.

Heather - thanks, I hope I do achieve it. Chocolate over Easter is going to be my downfall! Plus I ate cake on my birthday last week (but that's allowed right? ;) ).

Went back to the physio yesterday and my pelvis is feeling alot better. Still sore at times but at least I am no longer on the verge of crippling over when I stand up! I can get out of bed virtually painfree now :) So I'm strapped one last time and now that things are settling down, my physio has given me the go ahead to start back at pilates to restrengthen my core which will further help with the pelvic pain. So no I just need to work out which class I'll go to and whether I'll need to express for DD. Today, I also walked to playgroup and back which is a 3.6km round trip. I've been recording my walks on Runkeeper which is an iphone app and it's great as it keeps all your stats (distance, time, speed, etc) and maps your route!