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CQ - ahhh, Pump training at the end of the month, how exciting. Looking forward to the Pump 'Challenge'? Kim Knott (QLD now, but was in SA) was my trainer for Pump. Do you know who the trainer is yet? So you get the hang of the timing why not do squats during the lunge track (to the same counts as they are doing lunges) instead of sitting it out ? New LM clothing range out in Feb, can't wait!!!! .
Hollo - yeah as CQ said a gel seat can help, other than that (and padded bike pants) I've found that doing a session every 3 or so days help 'harden up' the area you speak of . When I first came back to RPM after having DS 5 mths ago I almost cried the second day I'd do RPM in a row from pain in that region - so I understand totally!!
AFM - I've swapped Body Pump (which I'd usually do twice each week) with RPM and Body Attack to burn extra cals due to the Xmas / New Years (also DH's b'day). It's worked as I've dropped weight down to my goal (fitting into my work uniform pants ). Not sure what I'll do tomorrow, usually it'd be RPM - but I've really been enjoying Attack lately...decisions decisions!!!
I did laps of the pool this morning with CQ's youngest on my back - damn I'm out of shape! Also I worked out how much extra weight I used to carry around - which is quite scary!
Starting to take short walks each day - will build them up slowly.
I'll be reading this thread with interest. I am at a loss as to how to start some exercise. I guess walking is the best bet for me atm. With 3 little ones at home and DH won't let me go to the gym then my only choice is to exercise at home. Altough the local Delfine estate does have a PT who runs out door classes for only $3. These may be worth a look at too.
Just wanted to pop in and say hi. I am currently doing the couch to 5km program. Had a bit of a break though over the last few weeks so might need to take a few steps back to catch up again. I used to go to the gym and did classes but i found i spent so much time thinking about what i was doing i never felt like i had a work out so think im more of a cardio room girl lol. Enjoying running but not while im doing it. Like the high i feel after . My body lately however has been really holding back when running. I just feel terrible when doing it. Any ideas why this may be?
Also what can i do exercise wise to speed up some weightloss? Im kinda stuck and really cant lose any weight. What i do lose i tend to put back on. We are also ttc and i really want to continue to exercise when preg. Does anyone know what is safe in terms of exercise when preg?
Beautitude - As long as you've commenced exercising before the PG then you are fine to continue it - as long as there are no other issues with your health, or your GP has a good reason otherwise - which would be a medical based decision too. The problems come when women start exercising after they find out they are PG, and they are not accustomed to it. You really only need / want to be working at 60% of your heart rate.
Quick calculation to work out what that is:
220 minus your age = XXX (then work out what 60% of that figure is with a calculator).
That figure will be your maximum amount of heart beats per 60 seconds.
(During exercise the easy way to calculate that is to do a 15 second pulse count - first count is zero...THEN 1, 2, 3 etc). Then double that figure, and double it again. Compare that to the '60% figure' and you'll work out if you are over or under.
OR
Buy a heart rate monitor and it'll work it all out for you .
Re - the running. Maybe try a supplement like Musashi L-Carnitine to give you a boost of energy? It also assists in burning fat during exercise.
As for quick weight loss - I personally recommend (for myself) high intensity, about 60 min duration per session, and vary the exercise you do. Keep shocking the body to avoid the dreaded fitness plateau.
I am going back to training with my Step Into Life instructor from the 11th January doing a toning and a kick boxing class each week and I am starting the C25k tomorrow, getting ready for the 5 km event at the Bridges Fun Run here in Perth in April.
2009 was a great year excercise wise for me, I joined my Personal training group, stuck with it for 12 months doing between 2-3 classes a week and lost 17 kgs, now I am ready for my next excercise challenge which is the Fun Run.
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? New LM clothing range out in Feb, can't wait!!!!
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). Not sure what I'll do tomorrow, usually it'd be RPM - but I've really been enjoying Attack lately...decisions decisions!!!
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