Fitness chat and tips #3

[Mother Goose]

DC - you can still sweat doing resistance training! I promise! I am often surprised by the workout I get. And watching the boys in the gym today... they certainly work up a sweat doing the weights!

Maz - remind yourself this isn't forever. You will be back in the gym soon. Can you do some upper body exercises whilst you have other restrictions?

Eluned - I am super impressed with your triathalon!!!! You can do it!

Abb, well done on your weight loss! And don't feel bad, we all have our issues hon.

Leesa, how are you going?

AFM; next time I get myself in a funk - someone PLEASE haul my sorry ass to the gym! I had a FERIL day today (I swear, I work with a pack of school girls!) and was ready to eat someone alive by 0800! After work I hit the gym and, although it was a crap session compared to other days, it felt great! I struggled to get my heart rate up, and struggled with speed on the treadmill (my left side lost control if I went too fast)... but I got through 45 min and feel fantastic! Will go again tomorrow morning and see how I go.
My shoulder still hurts although it is less painful to deep breath. Which means I probably just pulled a muscle. I'm not getting myself worked up about it though. I'm sure it will be fine. Now I just need to get myself into shape for this goal of mine!!!

[Laranna]

Abb - woohoo on the weight loss!!! That's awesome

Speaking of watching boys in the gym, I was watching a few myself whilst waiting for Body Balance to start (in hindsight should have jumped on a treadmill while I was waiting but I was exercising my eyes instead ) and there was a guy who was a spitting image of Taylor Lautner! Phwoar

Body Balance tonight was pretty good. New release and I really liked the ab work. The class had a nice flow to it. I do miss my dedicated pilates classes though I miss the small classes allowing for one on one attention and where the instructor can stop and correct your posture and tailor the move to suit you. In a big class like Body Balance, it doesn't really happen like that. I'm enjoying the workout but I think I also wanna head back into pure pilates again. Argh! Why did my studio have to change things around! /sigh

[christy]

opps posted in wrong thread... you'd think I knew what I was doing by now

[MusicLover83]

Well my exercising has taken a back seat over the last few days as I've got a sore leg! I'm really disappointed as I've been really enjoying going to the gym and riding my bicycle. I know what Freddie Mercury was on about now! But ever since Tuesday I've been limping around the place and always in pain. Last night I found it very hard to get comfortable to sleep. I went to the doctor today, I think he was concerned it was a DVT but I don't have any of the risk factors (apart from being on OCP). So I've got some compression on and been taking panadol and nurofen and he said no more working out until it heals up. I'm going to a concert tonight and hopefully I can make it through, it's standing room only. We were going to catch the train but have decided to drive now instead. I really hope I can heal up soon and get back in to it.

I hope you're all going well with your own fitness journeys.

[Nettie]

Well my exercising has taken a back seat over the last few days as I've got a sore leg! I'm really disappointed as I've been really enjoying going to the gym and riding my bicycle. I know what Freddie Mercury was on about now!

I'm going to start up my walking in the mornings tomorrow. Wish me luck! I'm posting on here so that I can't wimp out. I feel selfish doing this because I will probably wake up DS when I leave - which will mean DH will have to deal with that I have a plan B, but it's tricky (can go out the back door and around the side gate - but that gate is hard to open and I can imagine me saying 'too hard' some mornings )

Winter - I need you to crack that whip!

[Laranna]

How'd that walk go Nettie?

[christy]

Hi girls!! I am here now. I joined a gym, went for 5-6 times and then did a class (see ouch! thread ). Since that class, Friday, Sat and Sunday I was sore as could be, but Sat I went to the gym and did 20 minutes on the treadmill anyway, Sunday I went and did 15 minutes on the treadmill, 10 on the cross trainer and 10 on the spin. I then did 15 minutes of stretching in that area. Today I have both kids and am working a night shift, so I did a yoga stretch on my Wii Fit for 15 minutes and then 3 of their "aerobic" sessions. They only last 3-5 minutes really. We then took the dogs for a slow but uphill walk to get the kids outside for a while. So I'm feeling like I can do this! Tomorrow I have a session with the PT on the weights in the evening, and then I will stretch. Wed-Sat I'm working full on days.... I'm trying to figure out how to fit in going to the gym, I may have to get up ridiculously early, maybe Friday so that I don't miss out too much. The problem is that when I'm not working, I have both girls and my oldest M has issues. There is no way she'd go to the gym creche or the gym kids program. She's threatened to scream the whole time. She hates new places and new people, so I know there has to be a breaking in time. Ah well.... I guess I could get my fit ball out and do some of what we did in the class to keep up at home in 10 minute spurts while I have the kids....

[Mother Goose]

Christy, that's a tough one. Have you spoken to the carers at the gym creche? They may have some strategies or be able to tell you if they are able to accomodate. I am aware of some of M's issues, and understand it is so hard to introduce her into new things... but have a chat to them. She may like it after a while. Also, grabbing a bit of exercise whenever you can is great! It is a great way of increasing your metabolism as well as improving your fitness. You just have to grab what you can. And I am so pleased to hear you are stretching! I am a big advocate of stretching! It helps to prevent serious injury!

Nettie, I hope you got your backside up and out this morning! Tell me about it!

ML - how did you go at the concert? How are your legs holding up? I would also encourage stretching for you hon.

Eluned, how are you going hon?

AFM, I am very very sore today! DH bought me a new boxing bag and proper weighted gloves on the weekend and I am LOVING it! I also did a big workout in the gym yesterday (before coming home to my boxing bag! ) and am fatigued today! But I love it!

[Nettie]

I walked! But I had to buy milk at the shops on the way - which got really heavy and got in the way of my enjoyment So I'll be going milk-free tomorrow!

Made me feel quite invigorated all day... I missed that!

[Mother Goose]

ah, but think of the milk as weights Nettie! It helps tone your arms quicker!!!

[Laranna]

MG - that is fantastic news about your boxing equipment!!! How exciting Do you have a picture of D's face on the bag for those evil training sessions? LOL
I'm doing well. Over the worst of my cold apart from an annoying cough and sore throat of a night time, hopefully that disappears soon. Have been ramping up my training a little bit, adding in more jogging during my walks. I think I'm going to get more structured though and follow the Couch 2 5k program so I can actually get an idea of my progress.

I feel so heavy when I run, like my feet are made of lead. Sometimes it's a huge effort just to put one leg in front of the other. I just have to keep telling myself it will get easier the more I do it and become accustomed to it. I really would love a new pair of shoes though as I think they might make a difference (if not it's a good excuse haha).

I've ordered a heart rate monitor which I'm very excited about! I really liked the Polar FT60 purple one but at over $255 (cheapest online) it didn't look like I was getting one any time soon. Then the other night, DH & I were browsing our rewards and frequent flyer points and saw they had one on there with the flolink (means I can hook it up to the computer) so I traded in some points and got one!!! Wheee!!! I soo can't wait to get it!

I need to start swimming soon as well so I'm ready for the triathlon. Going to ring a couple of swim schools tomorrow to see what the go is.

Nettie - well done on the walk! And yeah I agree with MG, consider the milk as weights!

christy - yay on joining the gym!! I hope that you can work out something re the kiddies and training.

[Nettie]

Unfortunately the milk was in a bag which was slung over my shoulder - so no good for weights

Another walk this morning and I'm relearning how to walk. Might sound silly, but for me - there's a way to stroll with the family, and a way to walk with fitness in mind. I try to switch on different muscle groups as I walk and push through the walking action. Did a bit more of this this morning and I'm working on improving the technique.

to everyone else - I hope your fitness journeys are rocking along!

[christy]

Well tonight I went to PT to learn about resistance training. Oh man, the PT was the guy who was running the swiss ball class that killed me!!! I told him that, and he said, right, you are stronger than you think you are so off we go and he pushed me pretty hard, then he gave me some stretches and muscle exercises that I could do at home to improve my core fitness and help along the way.... I went on the treadmill for 10 minutes before the PT and I did 8 minutes on the cross trainer afterwards, then I did 10 minutes of stretching and came home.

So I worked a night shift last night, and usually for 24 hours after I pay for it. I'm exhausted all day and can't do anything, but today I wasn't as tired. I had DD1 at home and we went out and came home and then I made dinner and then went to the PT session. I have to say I think my fitness is already increasing!!! To some it wouldn't be noticeable but I couldn't cope with the afternoons after night shifts before, this is a huge improvement.

[Mother Goose]

fantastic news Christy!!!! I hope you continue to notice fantastic improvements!

Nettie - makes sense to me. I have a few different gaits. It depends on how sore I am and if my back is playing up. But I understand what you are saying completely.

I had PT today. D finally figured out that I really do have a motivation issue for our sessions at the moment... his answer and way to motivate? To put me through fitness testing. But his version of fitness testing and MY version of fitness testing are two completely different things!!! My version? Running, testing a range of weights and other strength exercises, weight, body measurements... HIS version? To see how many squats and push ups I can do in a minute. *yawn* AND he made me do that bloody disc lunge again!!! ARG! But other than that, it was a fine session. No injuries. No aggravation of injuries. Didn't kill each other.

[Laranna]

How's the training going ladies? I hope it's quiet in here because we're all out exercising and getting fit!

Did Body Attack this morning and got through alot better than my first time last week. I can't wait to get my HRM so I can see just how many calories I'm burning in a class.

I've signed up for swimming lessons...eek! Well, the swim school called it stroke correction...lol...makes me feel like I'm not that bad a swimmer after all! I don't know if I will be ready in time but even if I'm not I'll still do the tri even if I have to doggy paddle the swim leg haha

DH bought me a bike computer for my bike yesterday Hoping to get out for a ride this afternoon or tomorrow to test it out!

MG, how's your pelvis going? I overdid it this morning in Body Attack and am a bit ouchies but it is easing up.

[Mother Goose]

well done Eluned! I love the attitude for the swim! But I have every faith you will be fine! I am so jealous of you new toy!!!!!! And I'm sorry about your pelvis. Was that your first BA class? Make sure you stretch heaps and ice if it is sore.

I'm doing ok - thanks for asking. I'm getting ready to do the Eureka Stair Climb in 6 weeks! OMG! I must be insane!!!! I've been parking on the upper levels in the car park at work and walking after work. It's only 8 floors high. Thurs I parked on level 6 - no problems. Yesterday level 7 and again no problems. Felt very out of breath when I stopped but no biggie really! My HR was only 79! So I *think* I will be able to do 88... but today I'm sore. Very sore. Only on the left and it is all back/glute. But my magic ball isn't working! I think it is the compression climbing stairs causes on the back. But I've been doing some lengthening stretchs with my fitball and feel much better! I've not had any meds for 2 weeks but just popped some panadol as I'm going out for DH's birthday in a little over an hour... It's all good though! D is being supportive of the climb although I think he is doubtful I will make it to 88! Which is like waving a a red flag at a bull! But I will be fine!

How is everyone else doing?!

[leckert]

I've been slowly but surely getting there - most days over 10 000 steps at school - under 90kg atm - was 90.4 at my first weigh during preg at home (about 4/5weeks along so pg would have had minimal impact at that stage). Hovering between 88 and 89 this week. And I fit into size 14 jeans but they are stretchy elastic waist-banded jeans but still Does shifting books along the shelves count as arm work (my arms say it does) - have been stocktaking and weeding the school library collection so have been "finding" empty shelves so have been shifting books along as I go.

[Mother Goose]

it would be classed as incidental exercise but it is still a great thing to do! Just goes to show that you don't need "weights" to work your muscles

My hip and back are still stiff today which is annoying. I didn't get my ride in yesterday because of it which is a double shame as the weather is so lovely! Today is my gym day but I am feeling somewhat sick after dinner last night. I came home with a touch of food poisoning I think... YUCK! Might keep myself home and do some stuff at home; boxing, weights, TRX, stretches, push ups, prone hold, crunches, squats, lunges... get myself ready for this stair climb.