Fitness chat and tips #3

Woo hoo Maz welcome
It is a bit daunting at first i will admit i was scared as when i first started. I dont go to a gym, i go to a personal trainer 3 times a week and have one day in between were i do my own thing, usually a walk or aqua fit class. I started off with just 2 sessions a week but found it wasnt enough as i want to lose it quickly for the wedding.

I have a question for you girls, the last two weeks since i have upped my exercise routine i have been really tired, wondering if any of you take vitamins, was thinking maybe i need a boost of some kind. I have been working more too but i dont want to lose the momentem by getting run down.

For gym shoes I cannot go past my Asics Gel Kayano's. But what suits me will not suit everyone ;).

Maz - I would recommend going to a shop like Athletes Foot and get fitted properly. *Uh oh, sneaky Leesa has taken over typing..... ;)*. Then memorise the brand, style and size of runner, then search for it online and you should find it cheaper. Feet are really specific, and shoes are too. I love the look of Nikes, but they don't do me any justice and leave me with sore shins. However you may find the best runner for you is a Nike!

Eluned - it is triple w dot olympus sports dot com dot au But they don't stock Nikes sorry. Asics, Reebox, Brooks and Adidas they do stock however.

Abb, I'd suggest looking at the types of foods you're eating. Chat to your trainer about it or see a nutritionist. Are you eating low GI foods? I do take supps but only Vit D and that is because I am naturally low in it and was having side effects. My GP has me on the supps.

MG thanks actually i think i will go back to the gp as i have had problems being low in vitamin d also, just never thought about it as its been years since i dieted properly.

Thanks leesa, I'm not brand loyal (yet) and nike's were the ones that I just happened to pick at the time as they were on sale. I think I will get fitted and check online.

Well I walked to and from playgroup today. Not much jogging until the way back when I thought I will just see if I can jog for one whole song on my iPod. I managed to do it but the song was only 2 min 31secs long lol...it's a start.

Well hello again to everyone who has joined :) I can't keep up LOL!

MG: I am in Pt Cook, I would love a meet up in the middle!

Dragoncookie: I had this feeling it was you when I saw you with whoever was showing you around. I will be at Attack at on Sunday. If you do start taking Wednesday's off, let me know, I would love a Combat buddy or of course if you just want to catch up for coffee I would like that too!

Eluned and Maz: I found good sneakers invaluable! Mine were about $200 mark and are an Asics gel for cross training. At Athletes foot they did the walk on maching thing for pressure point testing and I also purchased and insert for whatever my foot is doing wrong Lol!

Welcome again everyone..hope I can keep up!!

YAY Eluned!!! Well done!

Heather - def! We will have to organise one! I'm starting to think a big BB walkathon or similar! :rofl:

Wow, a lot happens in this thread in one day!

Another Asics Gel fan here. I have a pair of Gel-710XTR. They're a "men's" cross trainer. I have really fat feet with narrow heal and a morton's neuroma to top it all off so very difficult to find something that fits as well as being comfortable.

Hi Cheshire - welcome! I tried Zumba for the first time tonight, it was good, but I think I preferred Body Jam!

:hello: Maz - nice to see you here! I bought cheap ($20, target) shoes to start with so I didn't have an excuse to keep putting off going, they are not great but they will do until I can afford some good ones! My last pair were 2 years old and holey!

Leesa, thanks for the shoe tips, that is a sneaky sneaky way to do it! Last pair of decent shoes i bought were for netball back in 2002! :redface: I think they may have been from De Grandi's and they had ankle brace bits in them. My DH hates spending moiney on shoes, he will be very hard to convince. :redface:

Eluned, good job on the run! I don't think I can even make thirty seconds at the moment!!

Heather what is Attack like? I am really thinking about trying all of the ones I can for the first few weeks and then deciding on some permanent ones! Coffee would be good too ;)

Hi to everyone I missed!

I did Zumba today, heaps of fun, not sure about it though as the class was so packed you could barely move! Not good if you don't catch on or are uncoordinated, nearly whacked some poor girl in the face a few times! Think Zumba might be more energy consuming but I really, really enjoyed Jam! Maybe I can just do both! :dance:

Dragoncookie: Attack is great, hard, still a great work out. They too have low options like Combat. If you want to try a really good calorie burner class try the Spin or RPM. You can go in hop on a bike, follow what they say and just totally zone out. It's alot more of tension changes and riding sitting up and sitting down. Spin is 45mins and RPM is an hour. Spin I think is Les Mills where as RPM is more choreographed by the instructore I think....Leesa??????
I am with you on Zumba, I went to only one class as it was just too packed. I couldn't even see the instructor. I would imagine if you got the moves and had a bit more room to move around, it would be a great work out too.

With Zumba, I'm lucky in that it's in the local community hall so there is heaps of room as there are about 20 people that show up. It would take a lot more than that for us to be squishy.

I had this sudden realisation this morning that I have an awesome set of steps in my backyard that I can use to run up and down on :lol: so I've done some stepping today in the lovely sunshine. Going to put the kids in the pram after DS wakes up from his nap and go for a walk to mums (20 minute round trip). I'm hoping to jog some or all of the way.

I wasn't sure about mentioning this but I joined the Michelle Bridges 12 week challenge. Not sure why I wasn't going to mention it, I guess maybe because if I told no one and I didn't get through it then it wouldn't be as embarrassing :redface: But now you all know, I have more incentive to work harder ;)

:cheer::cheer: Eluuuuned :cheer::cheer:

That's fantastic, well done.

Yeah, the Zumba out our gym gets in excess of 60 people at every class :o

They threw in an extra Zumba class but there must have been at least 40-50 at it still. The trainer was encouraging people to come to JAM and I was thinking NOOOOOO Jam has about 20 people and it was comfortable, and there is only one class a week!

Eluned that's great! How did you go with the run?

I have had a crap day so am looking forward to walking/[attempting to]running it out later on.

The spin classes are all at pretty terrible times for me but I do hope to make it to one soon. Trying to decide on Pump or Combat for tomorrow :lol:

Awesome Eluned on signing up with Michelle Bridges. Let me know how it goes :).

DC - soooooooo happy to hear those 'I prefer Jam' words :D. Run out that poo poo day hun and turn it around for the better!

Heather - RPM is a 45 min class, but it can be adapted to go for 1 hr (its up to the gym as to whether they do the 45 min, or the 60 min class (or both). RPM is constructed by trained professionals (physio's, sports coaches etc); whereas Spin is up to the instructor - so it may be hit or miss, depends on how good the instructor is. And again, you are right, ALL of the Les Mills classes have those low impact options. I'd make a point of letting an instructor know prior to the class to ensure they demonstrate those options through out the class. Actually, I entered something in my blog about that exact thing.

Can anyone tell me how I would link my blog into my signuature???

Can you clarify what you mean by low impact options?

The girl that signed me up, followed by the trainer said RPM should be avoided if I am new - I was a bit disappointed as everyone on here has said it would be great! I don't know if I could do it, I used to do about 20mins on the bike and be over it thanks to sore bottom syndrome :rofl:

To link the blog - go into Settings (up top), edit signature (on the left and down a bit), and copy the link in. You can write "Leesa's Blog" then highlight it, go to the littler button that has a world and a chain link on it, and put the URL in there. That way it comes up as hyperlink text and not a web address. You might have to double it onto your FCS line as you can only have 6 lines.

Thanks DC - I'll modify the kids so they can share a line ;).

Low impact basically means keeping one foot on the floor at all times. So instead of jogging you would be marching - you virtually take the 'jump' out of every move. You'd still be moving in the same direction as everyone else in the class. I think give the bike a few more shots, to build up your resistance to 'bike seat butt' - and build up to about half an hour in length. When you can do that - give RPM a crack. You can always keep the resistance dial on a low setting and continue along to the best of your ability - I'm a bit shocked they said to avoid RPM for that reason though!

Our Zumba classes have a max of 30 people i think, which i good because you still have enough room to move around.
Our instructor was great she made the class a lot of fun.

I went back for my re assessment today & they have added more minutes & levels to my work out. It's nice to know i'm doing well enough for them to do that.

Bike is not so bad. My backside is a bit sore but I am sure it will get better. Love how high the heartrate goes, holey moley I could feel the sweat within seconds, it was great, maybe I will like spin/rpm after all, once i can build up to it.

How has everyone else gone over the weekend? I think I overdid it at combat yesterday. Today has been something like "Well, helll-O Trapezius/Lats!, Nice to know you still exist", heaps of fun though!

Les Mills released the new releases in SA today and I did Attack.......FREAKIN AWESOME!!! Toward the end, although I knew I was working hard it was sooooo much fun (music wise) I just didn't give a to$$!!!

Highly recommended!!

I know that feeling DC - it took me a good 48 hrs to recover after not using those specific for some time. Just goes to show how specific the different classes are from one to the other ;). Do some stretches for your upper back hun, and if you have a wheat bag lay on one of those warm suckers!!

nooooo! ICE ICE BABY! You're hurting because you've heated those babies up! Ice, rest, heat, stretch, ice, rest. I promise! (sorry Lees!)

DC glad ou enjoyed it! I loathed the bike for so long, now I can actually DO it again, I don't mind it!

Leesa - so glad you enjoyed the new release! I am looking forward to the day I get the all clear to do a class!

Cheshire - yay for upping the anti! That's a great sign!

AFM - I've been sick the last few days so no exercise :( And I'm getting grumpy for it! I'm hoping to hit the gym tomorrow afternoon - depending on what time my parents arrive. Looking forward to Tuesday's PT session and then I have a massage booked for Tuesday afternoon! YAY! So excited! My shoulder will hopefully be fixed!

Didn't really end up jogging to mums on Friday, just a quick walk. Yesterday spent a couple of hours in the garden, which was great just being outside. Today the weather is grey and looks like rain so I am hoping to get out for a walk this afternoon without getting wet. The kids are refusing to sleep so I think I need some fresh air. If not, I'll do the xtrainer tonight. I have the edges of a cold, runny nose, sore throat so even though I don't feel like doing any exercise, I feel like I should. Might try and do some stretching instead. My body needs to stretch. Am I bad for taking the easy option out? :)

Popped into my local gym this morning to ask about memberships. The girl was really nice and helpful and the gym looks pretty good. They also have a creche which looked good too. The membership is a $49 one off admin fee, then it's $15.99 a week for 12 months. Does that sound reasonable? It's certainly cheaper than my pilates class alone. Their class timetable looks pretty good too. Only thing is they don't really have a dedicated pilates class. The girl said they have Body Balance which is pilates, yoga and tai chi. Anyone got feedback on that? Otherwise they have all the other Les Mills - Bodystep, Body Pump, Attack, Combat, and RPM. They also have Zumba :) There is no joining fee in August but apparently it's normally $299. So I think I'll talk to DH tonight and see what he thinks. I'm thinking of doing a class in the evening, maybe two evenings and one on the weekend and potentially one during the week and I can use the creche (which is $2 per child per hour). What do you guys think?

Also, what's the go on Heart Rate Monitors? Is Polar a good brand? Do I even need one? What features should it have?

Thanks girls :D

Eluned - just a quick post as about to go out. That is a brilliant cost for the gym membership!!! Also, no, not the easy option out as if you need a stretch and don't, you risk more damage. But then, you know my stance on stretching ;) For HRM, Polar is known for being good. I have two and love it. Although, I did recently have to send mine for repair and there is only ONE authorised repairer in Australia which is located in SA. When I rang, I was quoted a 5 week turn around. I paid the extra $20 to get priority service and got it back withing the week. Whether or not you need one depends on why you're asking. I use mine to monitor my HR and also calculate my calories burnt. I'll come back later if you have specific Q's but going out for dinner for Dad's Birthday.

[QUOTE=Mother Goose;2458719]nooooo! ICE ICE BABY! You're hurting because you've heated those babies up! Ice, rest, heat, stretch, ice, rest. I promise! (sorry Lees!)
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Sorry, we'll have to agree to disagree on that one MG ;). If I stopped and iced after feeling like that from a workout I think I would have frost bite lol. But certainly, if one is injured I certainly recommend the REST principle. I've always complimented it by continuing movement, gentle walking, stretching for the following 24-48 hrs. This is a classic example of increasing the weights in Body Pump for a class then getting the 'ouch I can't walk feeling' the following day...but thats just a general principle of group fitness taught from within Les Mills.

Sometimes stretching can be quite tough Eluned, and it helps prepare the body for the next work out (always thinking one step ahead eh?). Not to mention assist in its restoration towards recovery.

As for Polars - I have the FT40 and DH has one (a basic model which still gives off info like cal's burn't, heart rates etc. Keep in mind they have an accuracy rate of +/- 20% (according to the booklet mine comes with). But it certainly is a good guide to see if you're hitting your goals. I found it a great way to motivate myself into working harder by trying to burn more calories than the previous session - and that worked for me. Now being UTD I can use it to set off an alarm should my heart rate peak too high, for my own comfort (about 92% at peak intervals) - so it keeps me 'in a safe zone'. I love it and I honestly attrribute my weight loss success to the Polar, but thats just me ;).

I can't believe the only repairer for Polar is in MY State!!!! SA usually have nothing lol - but we've got a Polar repairer lol, go figure!

:redface: ive been slack havent I.

this weekend I attacked the garden big time, moved big sleepers and dug trenches for them to go back into....felt awesome afterwards.

Tomorrow night is the big night...Im so excited!!!!!! Jed has loaded up the ipod for me :) and day 1 of detox of carbs started today :dance:

here goes nothing girls (note ticker ;) )

Maz: Whoo Hoo on the Ticker. Any movement is good movement and lugging sleepers around is almost a mini Pump class :) Have a great 1st night tomorrow night Maz!!

Eluned: That's a good price for a gym..will they do it cheaper if you pay upfront for a year? They have Body Balance at my gym, I haven't done it yet. The people I know who do it like it. Polar is definitely a reputable brand for HR monitors.

Leesa: The new Attack release is this weekend for Victoria. I am very nervous Lol!! Also, the RPM that is done on Saturday morning at gym is a 1hr class, that's why I thought it was always an hour, thanks for explaining it.

Well, I am feeling stiff in a great way for the first time in a very long time, this was thanks to a very hard and fast Attack class on Sunday. Whoaa it was fast and hard going and I gave it 200%!! I went to Pump this morning and increased my weight slightly so that will probably not ease my stiffness.
As I mentioned above to Leesa, the new Attack release is this weekend, and if Sunday was anything to go by, ooohhh I am going to be hurting even more :D
I am really impressed with our Pump instructor, she watches everyone and tells people when they are doing the wrong way and how to do it the right way all the while she is demonstrating :clap: She also takes Spin, she is really funny..a loves her no pain no champagne saying.
Enjoy the rest of your week everyone..I'll be back :dance:

Heather - you'll get to the final track of Attack, after thinking you've got nothing left to give from an awesome Track 8, you'll hear the music of Track 9 and go totally off. Seriously, I haven't enjoyed a track 9 this much for a long time.....(think Ike and Tina Turner ;)).....!

Maz - love the ticker! how many sessions of gym / exercise do you plan to do weekly? Can we have permission to give you a virtual kick in the butt should you not have good reason for sticking to your plan ;).

agreed Leesa! ;) I do agree that keeping moving is the best rememedy for stiffness!

Maz - so very excited for you tomorrow! Have a great session!!!!! Looking forward to hearing all about it tomorrow!

I'm sorry for the lack of personals at the minute. My Mum is in one ear chatting away and dad in the other!!! Love them dearly but SSSSSHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Just for 5 minutes please! can't you see I'm doing something important?! :rofl:

Man you guys!!!! I am in awe of how much you all do!!

Heather - hearing you talk about pump and soreness is something that scares the living poopya out of me..honestly I dont know if I am up to that at all..little steps for me first and I'll have you doing major woo ha's in my head

Leesa - yes you sure can. I plan to go every morning before everyone is awake for an hour, in Summer Im hoping to up the anty and ride my bike down to the gym aswell (hoping). I have alot of weight to lose and alot of me to find KWIM ;)

MG - thank you so much for your support (and everyone's) Ive taken some pics that ive placed in a secret folder to share at a later date...with my weight and measurements. Scared me to be honest. I didnt recognise the fat lady staring back at me :(..I dont know who the person is anymore.

So what do I need to wear/take tomorrow night. Im a gym virgin so be gentle please. Ive bought new sneakers (im so excited about them) um water bottle?do I take trackies to wear or wear them there?.

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. I didnt recognise the fat lady staring back at me :(..I dont know who the person is anymore.

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Maz i know how you feel, i have done the same and i just looked at my pics before to give me the will power not to eat some banana cake dp made.

I feel so sad sometimes when i think about how i let myself get this way :(

I am getting there though, my body is getting use to exercising but my mind still needs to smarten up as i am still fighting with the fat lady within about food IYKWIM..

Goodluck tomorrow. I wear 3/4 track pants and tee shirt, take small towel and water bottle.

It's kind of eerie posting with all these missing posts LOL - it feels like something is ..... er ...... missing :D

Anyhoo - lost 1.1 kg last week after my health / fitness kick off! Yay - of course gastro friday night helped cement the weight loss but I'll take it! :rofl:

I don't know what else to write - cos I cant remember what everyone else is up to :)

Not going through 18 pages to find what I'm about to ask, but I've just joined the thread!
Zumba? I've just signed up for the Fernwood 8 sessions, haven't had one yet, but that's just a matter of logistics ;)
Also, wanting to be able to take a walk in the evenings, but between kids being sick and DP being away for work during the week 3 weeks in a row it just hasn't happened. Neither has riding my horse. Soon!!

Hi everyone,
just been reading some of the 18 pages here over the last couple of days and decided it was time to sign up :)
I cant go to a gym as we are in the "sticks" but do a community zumba (nearly) every 2nd Wednesday and have started to go for a walk but with the weather the way it is here in Tassie sometimes it hard. I know excuses excuses :) so i need you ladies to keep me in line !! thinking if I post on here each day I will feel acountable to get my but into gear and get a bit healthier....
Hey Maz... how have you been ? long time since we were in Tubal Reversal thread but has gone so quick... good to catch up again.
Well thanks for reading and helping me on this "lifestyle change"

Hi folks. Well I managed to get to the gym three times this week, yay! Plus doing something on non-gym days like riding my bike or walking the dog. I did a class today and it was exhausting!! My face was red like Elmo! I'm glad I did it though. I feel pretty miserable at the gym like I can't wait for it to be over but afterwards I feel really good and proud of myself. I've been improving my diet, it could be better though.

How often do you guys weigh? I felt really good today after the class and was thinking of weighing myself but I'm quite scared to in case I've put on or even lost some but not very much, I'd be crushed. My dog is on a diet too and she's been getting heaps more exercise in but she put on 0.8kg. Hope the same thing doesn't happen to me! At least she has no concept of this and is happy all the time regardless. lol :P

Just popping in to say Hi. Been to the mon and tues night, I go tonight for a nutrition chat and maybe a walk on the treadmill. Im trying to go atleast 4x a week if not more.

Hey one more :hello:...yep long time no see ;).....god havent been in that thread for years (no need I suppose) Good to see yourse worked aswell

ML83 - I wiegh in every monday and do measurements aswell. That way I CANT be naughty over the weekend lol.

Anna - what's with the :SHH: in your sig? your not already are you :dance:

Sort of feels funny yeah but good at the smae time that we are starting at the beginning of th emonth...give us a drive so to speak.

I havent been tot he gym all week, J man has been interstate and well its just little old me with the kidlets. I have been for a walk of 4, but its just not the same.
Ive lost 19cm now from my waist and hips in total...I put on a pair of trackies this monring and was a bit shocked how big the had gotten in the waist, pity my butt is taking longer to lose :ROFL:

I have no idea what your talking about Maz :hiding: I cant see anything in my sig :p

hi everyone it is a bit weird with the thread missing posts.

I have been really naughty i had my hens night on the weekend and drank so much, also ate junk food big time :redface:..
Went back to Pt monday am omg i nearly past out i had no go in me at all. I am off to P/t this afternoon and for my weigh in, im not looking forward to it at all.

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I have no idea what your talking about Maz :hiding: I cant see anything in my sig :p

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baaahahah im so excited for you honey....cant hide that stuff from moi :p

Abb - im going to knuckle down again....have been having carb's and feleing really blah from them..good luck at weigh in

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Abb - im going to knuckle down again....have been having carb's and feleing really blah from them..good luck at weigh in

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Thanks i will need it.. Stress makes me eat and i have had enough of the wedding stuff atm, i am about to head to the beach for a walk to clear my head, having a bad day :(

I don't weigh myself ever - golden rul I've been living by for a long time, only broken by when I'm allowed to give blood and even then, I look, write it on the form quickly then never mention it again, I just point it out to the nurse and tell her I don't want to know LOL