40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

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  • jayemes
    jayemes Posts: 865 Member
    Functional training class. It's always a mix of cardio and weights and my instinct is to always grab the heaviest weight I can move. My goal now is to lose the weight (down 6 pounds in 6 weeks so I'm on schedule) and to improve my cardio health, so I'm lowering the weights a bit so I don't gas out. It's working. My trainer gave me thumbs up today for speeding up my transitions and completing the whole workout in the rx time. Hooray!
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    I tried Pickleball on Friday. Surprisingly fun, and a good workout. :)
    I officially joined the grey haired group though....Geesh!
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,150 Member
    Yep, I am reserving pickleball for when I am “old”....also swimming and tennis. I hate golf, so won’t do that when I am young OR old.

    Pickleball does look like a ton of fun!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "LIIFT4 Week 5 Day 4: Legs – LIIFT 50/50"...with the vest + weights!=DONE!!!
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    sdereski wrote: »
    I tried Pickleball on Friday. Surprisingly fun, and a good workout. :)
    I officially joined the grey haired group though....Geesh!

    Remember, you don't have to be grey-haired if you don't wanna'! HAHA! Think camouflage!
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Another week another half of the exercise done...but my calories were good, and I did a lot of gardening and other outdoor activity beyond formal exercise!!!
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    Oh snap! I have gray hair and I swim. Guess its all over for me. ;)
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Build: Chest/Tris"=Done!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Build: Legs...with sandbags & vest"=Done!
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    This morning's workout. Hex bar deadlifts. Bench presses. Dumbbell lunges. Sounded easy. Was not. Trainer lies. :D
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Build: Back/Bis"=Done!
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,150 Member
    I am so bored of lifting....yet, today, I lift. It has become chore-like. I need to reinvigorate.
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    Happy Friday kids....Deadlifts and benching done. Time for the sauna. Love reading everyone's post. Have a great weekend kids.
  • jayemes
    jayemes Posts: 865 Member
    Functional training at 8am, then went back at noon to do Day 1 of Couch to 5k with a friend. I'm determined to be able to run a mile (or a 5k) without feeling like I"m gonna die.
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    Beeps2011 wrote: »
    I am so bored of lifting....yet, today, I lift. It has become chore-like. I need to reinvigorate.

    Heard that, Beeps. But I hate the soreness that returns every time I lay off for a week or three. It's Hobson's choice, for certain.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Build: Shoulders"=Done!
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    Happy Monday kids, I am all squatted out and benched out. I have openers this upcoming Saturday and the competition is Saturday, October 5th. My nerves are becoming a little unsettled. I remember being this way when I ran my first 5k. My singlet came and I tried it on and walked out of the bathroom to show my family; they asked me "How did I feel about the singlet"? my reply, "I look like a seal" and tried to imitate a seal's bark and the laughter caused me to snort (lol). Why did I sign up for this again? Oh yeah, because I get bored easily and I love challenges. :D Have a great day kids.
  • bionicrooster
    bionicrooster Posts: 353 Member
    42 here, made the choice to get healthy and fit at 35 years old and so glad I did!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Build: Chest/Tris"=Done!
  • jayemes
    jayemes Posts: 865 Member
    Started C25K with a friend. I've been getting strong in the past two years but I need to improve my cardio.
    Also signed up for my gym's fitness competition - I know my partner and I won't win - there are much fitter people at our gym - but the entrance fee goes to charity and it's just a fun thing to do.
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    Good day kids...Hot HIIT done on this 91 degree day. LOVE IT. Have a great day kids.
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    Today's AM workout. Goblet squats to a box. Overhead presses. 24 reps pushing the sled up and down the turf. Have an awesome day!
  • jayemes
    jayemes Posts: 865 Member
    C25K Day 3.
    Today the walking felt slow (3pmh) and the running felt fast (5mph).
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Build: Legs...with sandbags & vest"=Done!
  • jayemes
    jayemes Posts: 865 Member
    Strength class last night. Deadlifts (I went light) and dumbell chest press (I went super heavy for me) Training chest press with 35lb dumbells for my gym's fitness competition in a few weeks. Prior to last night I'd only done 30lbs for volume. Last night I did 35's for 7 sets of 10 and 3 sets of 7. I hope I don't need anything on a high shelf today!
    Planning on running this afternoon which I'm surprisingly looking forward to. (Don't tell anyone)
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Build: Back/Bis"=Done!
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    Hey kids, I have openers this Saturday and was informed to let my body rest. I took the dogs on a hike and my body appreciated the lighter side of working out today. Have a great day kids.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Another mostly solid week...I did miss some workouts due to scheduling issues, and I definitely could use more sleep this week...however food has been on point, so overall it's a good day!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    Hey kids, I have openers this Saturday and was informed to let my body rest. I took the dogs on a hike and my body appreciated the lighter side of working out today. Have a great day kids.

    BOOYAH !!! Go kill it!!!

    "Body Beast Build: Shoulders"=Done!