***WORK IT OUT*** - Summer 2017 - Weeks 1 & 2 Discussion
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I started Julian Michael's Kickbox Fastfix last night. It was a little different from what I'm used to with her. The 30 Day Shred was a bit more intense and nerve wrecking but this workout was fun (Am I allowed to have fun while working out
) It's only 20 minutes so it doesn't compare to Billy Blanks but as Julian said you get out of it what you put in it. My goal is to complete this workout 3x/week so hopefully I can follow through with that commitment. 2 -
obrncaroline wrote: »I am just starting my exercise program.
Day one of Couch to 5K yesterday...I love running, used to do it alot and I'm excited to get back into it.
I will also be working out at home, no equipment, and I want to find YouTube videos to follow until I find something I love. Starting this tonight with my 12 year old daughter. Very excited for this as well.
If you like zumba, I can share with you a couple of links to my zumba workouts on youtube... it is basically a playlist I did with my favorite zumba videos and I follow along as I would in a real live zumba class...
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I vary my workouts from day to day, and currently am not following a set program. On weekdays I generally prefer to workout at home with YouTube videos - I like "Tone it Up" for circuit training and HIIT workouts. I also like doyogawithme.com for free online yoga classes. Sometimes i prefer just going on the elliptical at my gym after work when I feel like something a bit more mindless. I live near the rocky mountains so on weekends in the spring and summer I try to get out there for a hike if I can (or snowshoeing the same trails in the winter! ). Oh and I also enjoy cycling along the river pathway in my city if it's nice out. Haha I think I have workout-ADHD.2
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julie_emma wrote: »I vary my workouts from day to day, and currently am not following a set program. On weekdays I generally prefer to workout at home with YouTube videos - I like "Tone it Up" for circuit training and HIIT workouts. I also like doyogawithme.com for free online yoga classes. Sometimes i prefer just going on the elliptical at my gym after work when I feel like something a bit more mindless. I live near the rocky mountains so on weekends in the spring and summer I try to get out there for a hike if I can (or snowshoeing the same trails in the winter! ). Oh and I also enjoy cycling along the river pathway in my city if it's nice out. Haha I think I have workout-ADHD.
Lol! Funny. I used to have that until I got workout-OCD and had to do the same workout everyday at the same time. I don't know which one is worse
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If anyone is interested here is my "hump day@ workout for tomorrow 6-7-17. It focuses on legs, butt and abs with some cardio thrown in to keep heart rate elevated for max burn.
There are 3 circuits-do each circuit for 10 minutes with a 1-2 minute rest in between to get water and reset equipment. I end with a booty burner but that is optional and if you add it start with 1 set of 10 reps per move and then add sets as you get stronger.
#1
10 American Kettlebell swings
10 weighted calf raises (elevated if you can)
Stair runs - up and down twice
10 Kettlebell deadlifts
#2
20 alternating single arm Kettlebell swings (ends up 10 each arm)
10 weighted back squats
10 good mornings
10 weighted hip thrusts
#3
1 burpee
10 med ball sit ups
10 alternating med ball push ups (5 each side)
20 Russian twists (r=1, l=2)
Optional booty burner-do all moves from a kneeling position and do 10 reps each leg before moving to the next exercise
-leg lifts
-donkey kicks + pulses
-fire hydrants
-leg circles (5 each direction)
-side leg lifts
Make sure you stretch really well!!!!!0 -
I lift 3 days a week with my trainer, HIIT once a week, jogging and/or walking another 1 to 2 times (depending on how my knees are feeling). For lifting, we rotate between Tri's and Bi's, leg day, back/shoulders, Chest/push pull with some core added in at the end. My focus for this summer is push ups. I am TERRIBLE at push ups.
jm, I'd love to have more motivation to do push-ups this summer! We could increase our numbers together! Maybe there's a way for us to report them in a thread or create a couple of groups among ourselves for a competition. Or some other method that has worked for the group in the past. I'm up for anything.0 -
I listen to my heart rate.
When I was in my all time best condition, I would spend two hours on the treadmill on an incline wearing a 20lbs weighted vest. I started doing this because I'm huge fan of Dr. Kenneth Cooper. He's the reason I've spent my adulthood concerned about my aerobic condition. Because I found I didn't like running on the treadmill, I had to up the difficulty periodically as my condition improved. First the incline then I added the vest. When I started with the vest it was exhausting!! If I start this again, I'll have to begin while on vacation so I'll be able to sleep enough to fully recover. So, that was days gone by....
Currently, I'm spending about 45 minutes on the treadmill at a 5* incline at a pace of 3 MPH. That puts me in a fat burning mode most of the time with some of the time being cardio. I intend to just keep building as my condition improves and welcome the time I'm ready for the vest again. I'm only 5'2" and loved the look on the faces of men who tried in on and realized how hard it would be to do their workout wearing the extra weight.
I need to do something about my upper body! Would love to get my arms in better shape. Regular push-ups and a few other exercises for triceps is what I really need to do. Never been good at maintaining a strength training routine.0 -
My new position is a professional dog walker -- so trying 45 minutes a day until Sunday (when they get back!).
Wednesday:
11-minutes Rowing and 20 Circuit Training (Arms)
(Bicep curls, Tricep curls, Lats curls,
Machines (lats, tricep, etc.), 20 18-lbs. kettlebells on each arm.
Cool Down and Stretching
45 minute dog walk
Thursday:
15 min. Stationary Bike
22 min. Walking on Treadmill (on a high elevation, glutes!)
Cool Down and Stretch (stomach crunches and squats)
45 minutes dog walk
Friday:
45 minutes dog walk
Saturday
45 minutes dog walk
11-minutes Rowing and 20 min. Circuit Training
Sunday
15 min. Stationary Bike
22 min. Walking on Treadmills
Cool Down and Stretching0 -
Current Workout: Boxing (2-3x/wk), Cardio/Dance gym class (2-3x/wk), Stronglifts (3x/wk), C25K (3x/wk); ends up being about 1.5-2 hr per day
Previous Workout: all the above but swapping out the Stronglifts and C25K with BodyPump (3x/wk); and in the past I've completed T25, started and never finished 30DS and Insanity
Future plans: I've got a few more weeks of C25K left, and I'm already starting to think what I should do next. I'm definitely not near an actual 5k and I'm definitely slow lol, so I don't know if next I should work on distance or speed?!? And then I believe I started SL in March/April, I'm still progressing but starting to think at what point should I start to either add additional lifts or go to like 5x3?
My future stepdaughter will be here shortly for the summer so I'm probably not going to have the time to stick to my current schedule while she's here. I already lift on my lunch break twice a week, so I'm thinking once she comes I'll probably have to use my lunch break on those other days to get something in....probably running, and then hope to be able to make it to boxing at least once or twice a week, and skip the rest!
I'm seeing some great options for workouts on here! I'm especially loving the circuit stuff and suggestions for exercises to do on restroom breaks...I can definitely utilize that.0 -
When I started MFP, I also joined Planet Fitness where I try go at least in at least 4 visits weekly.
I do an hour on treadmill and on my odd days, I do PF Express (30 min workout)-usually going through 2x in each session.
My boyfriend recently showed me some of the weight lifting equipment which I'll be incorporating into my workouts.
I haven't made it there this week yet due to all the end of school activities. You can usually find me at PF at 230am getting my workouts in so I don't take time away from my daughter.
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I'm doing YouV2 the new Beachbody workout. It's perfect for what I need and where I am right now. Plus it's tons of fun.0
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Yesterday I finished my week 1 of c25k. Also did an hr of yoga/Pilates class in my gym. It's been 10days since I joined the gym and I have made it 8 days. I was losing weight before I joined. But I have put on an lb or two after joining. Now it seems to come down gradually.0
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J9LynnHelton wrote: »I have been walking 2 miles with my husband nightly, but with the weather here in Arizona creeping above 100 degrees, I need to find something indoors. I plan to buy a workout video. Any suggestions on a video that would be for someone who is just getting back into working out?
I have used "Leslie Sansone: Walk Slim - 5 Really Big Miles" and it works. It has different sections you can choose from or do the entire video and it comes with a resistance band. I loved doing it when it was too hot outside, I'm in Houston, TX so completely understand the heat. The only reason I stopped is because I moved and can't find the DVD, but plan on buying again.1 -
julie_emma wrote: »obrncaroline wrote: »I am just starting my exercise program.
Day one of Couch to 5K yesterday...I love running, used to do it alot and I'm excited to get back into it.
I will also be working out at home, no equipment, and I want to find YouTube videos to follow until I find something I love. Starting this tonight with my 12 year old daughter. Very excited for this as well.
If you like zumba, I can share with you a couple of links to my zumba workouts on youtube... it is basically a playlist I did with my favorite zumba videos and I follow along as I would in a real live zumba class...
I would like this! I love zumba!
Try this one....
Zumba workout 2: https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLaTECIbKmidCSta273AHVOA1pkbMSVaBU1 -
Currently I'm doing walking/running intervals for at least 2 miles Mon-Fri, but getting a little hot so need a new plan soon. And I'm going to the gym on Saturday and Sunday for the weight machines. Everyone tells me I need a rest day, but as long as I see results and don't do the same thing all 7 days I'm going to keep going as I am.
I also just started a more structured meal plan that consists something every 3 hours: egg whites for breakfast; a protein shake 3 hours later; 4 oz of good protein, 1 cup of veggies, 2/3 cup of starch for lunch; another protein shake 3 hours later; 4 oz of good protein, 2 cups of veggies for dinner.0 -
J9LynnHelton wrote: »I have been walking 2 miles with my husband nightly, but with the weather here in Arizona creeping above 100 degrees, I need to find something indoors. I plan to buy a workout video. Any suggestions on a video that would be for someone who is just getting back into working out?
I have used "Leslie Sansone: Walk Slim - 5 Really Big Miles" and it works. It has different sections you can choose from or do the entire video and it comes with a resistance band. I loved doing it when it was too hot outside, I'm in Houston, TX so completely understand the heat. The only reason I stopped is because I moved and can't find the DVD, but plan on buying again.
Thanks for the info, Janine. I'm in Arizona and I am definitely going to look into this one for those days I can't make it to the gym.0 -
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motivatedsister wrote: »
They're 140 calories (kind of a lot I think) but it has 25g of protein. And combined with my other food and exercise I'm still able to stay under my daily goal. I also go to planet fitness and mines open 24 hrs, but you might check with the gym by you.0 -
Tonight's Hump Day Workout....THANKS BARB
I soaked in cold water because I already feel the pain. EEK!
5 minute - 5.5 mph - Treadmill Run
10 - 20lb Dumbbell swings - American style
10 - Right leg split squat - 20lb dumbbells
10 - Left leg split squat - 20lb dumbbells
(X3)
~5 minute - 5.5 mph - Treadmill Run~
10 - 20lb Dumbbell swings - Russian style
30lb Seated leg curl - 10 ea. leg
10 - Weighted step ups - 10lb dumbbells
(X3)
~5 minute - 5.5 mph - Treadmill Run~
10 - Weighted hip thrusts - 20lbs
10 - Deadlifts - 20lb dumbbells
10 - Alternating reverse leg lunges - 10lb dumbbells
(X 3)
~5 minute - 5.5 mph - Treadmill Run~
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Here's my current routine from my trainer. I try to get to the gym at least 3-4 times a week:
Jump rope 1min
Dumbbell squats w/shoulder press - 10lbs x 12
Dumbbell hammer curls - 12lbs x 12
COMPLETE 3 TIMES
(x3)
Ball slam burpees - 15lb sandball x 10
Bench dips x 15
Bicycle crunches x 30
(x3)
Push ups x 15 (I still have to do them on knees!!)
Dumbbell bent over row - 15lbs x 12
Bosu ball crunches x 50
(x3)
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NelsonKatelyn wrote: »Here's my current routine from my trainer. I try to get to the gym at least 3-4 times a week:
Jump rope 1min
Dumbbell squats w/shoulder press - 10lbs x 12
Dumbbell hammer curls - 12lbs x 12
COMPLETE 3 TIMES
(x3)
Ball slam burpees - 15lb sandball x 10
Bench dips x 15
Bicycle crunches x 30
(x3)
Push ups x 15 (I still have to do them on knees!!)
Dumbbell bent over row - 15lbs x 12
Bosu ball crunches x 50
(x3)
Quick but very effective!!
Nice! I like it; may try this workout this weekend ... minus the burpees ... I don't do burpees ... I despise them
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SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »NelsonKatelyn wrote: »Here's my current routine from my trainer. I try to get to the gym at least 3-4 times a week:
Jump rope 1min
Dumbbell squats w/shoulder press - 10lbs x 12
Dumbbell hammer curls - 12lbs x 12
COMPLETE 3 TIMES
(x3)
Ball slam burpees - 15lb sandball x 10
Bench dips x 15
Bicycle crunches x 30
(x3)
Push ups x 15 (I still have to do them on knees!!)
Dumbbell bent over row - 15lbs x 12
Bosu ball crunches x 50
(x3)
Quick but very effective!!
Nice! I like it; may try this workout this weekend ... minus the burpees ... I don't do burpees ... I despise them
LOL! I hate them too. I can't physically do a real one...I've tried. When it comes to throwing my feet back after I put my hands on the ground, NOPE. I might as well just bang my face into the floor. I have to do one leg at a time!0 -
NelsonKatelyn wrote: »SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »NelsonKatelyn wrote: »Here's my current routine from my trainer. I try to get to the gym at least 3-4 times a week:
Jump rope 1min
Dumbbell squats w/shoulder press - 10lbs x 12
Dumbbell hammer curls - 12lbs x 12
COMPLETE 3 TIMES
(x3)
Ball slam burpees - 15lb sandball x 10
Bench dips x 15
Bicycle crunches x 30
(x3)
Push ups x 15 (I still have to do them on knees!!)
Dumbbell bent over row - 15lbs x 12
Bosu ball crunches x 50
(x3)
Quick but very effective!!
Nice! I like it; may try this workout this weekend ... minus the burpees ... I don't do burpees ... I despise them
LOL! I hate them too. I can't physically do a real one...I've tried. When it comes to throwing my feet back after I put my hands on the ground, NOPE. I might as well just bang my face into the floor. I have to do one leg at a time!
Ahhhhhh! I never knew there was a modified version....HOW CLEVER...well in that case I may try them now. They just literally make me feel like I am about to die and instead of getting discouraged and angry I omit them. Thanks for the tip
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I have been going to my gym since about February, but I am trying to go more often and be more consistent with it.
Right now, what I do is cardio. I'm not a big fan of the treadmill (I'm only 22 but it somehow still hurts my knees!). My favorite machine is the Precor Crossramp, which is like an elliptical and a stepper had a love child. You can crank up the incline super high and it really works your legs!
I am going to try to start adding more weights & strength machines into my routine. I don't really know what I'm doing with most of the machines at the gym, but I need to learn because I have NO motivation to workout if I am home. Right now I have very limited upper body strength, especially in my shoulders. I would like to work on that.
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I bought the Julian Michaels 30 day shred. It has 3 20 minute workouts which increase in intensity. I am embarrassed to say, I cannot get through the entire 20 minutes of the lowest Level. I am not going to give up though, if I get a little further each day, I am going to consider that a success. I do take a 2 mile brisk walk 5 days a week.4
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J9LynnHelton wrote: »I bought the Julian Michaels 30 day shred. It has 3 20 minute workouts which increase in intensity. I am embarrassed to say, I cannot get through the entire 20 minutes of the lowest Level. I am not going to give up though, if I get a little further each day, I am going to consider that a success. I do take a 2 mile brisk walk 5 days a week.
I just completed the Shred last month and I started off the same way. You WILL get stronger. Trust me. I enjoyed workout 2 more than 1 and then 3 more than 2. It just appeared things got better as time went on. Modify it. You can do it!1 -
SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »J9LynnHelton wrote: »I bought the Julian Michaels 30 day shred. It has 3 20 minute workouts which increase in intensity. I am embarrassed to say, I cannot get through the entire 20 minutes of the lowest Level. I am not going to give up though, if I get a little further each day, I am going to consider that a success. I do take a 2 mile brisk walk 5 days a week.
I just completed the Shred last month and I started off the same way. You WILL get stronger. Trust me. I enjoyed workout 2 more than 1 and then 3 more than 2. It just appeared things got better as time went on. Modify it. You can do it!
I've done the Shred and I couldn't do the last session due to coordination issues. Lol. I'll admit the workout worked but I cursed her the entire time. It helped. Haha.0 -
SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »J9LynnHelton wrote: »I bought the Julian Michaels 30 day shred. It has 3 20 minute workouts which increase in intensity. I am embarrassed to say, I cannot get through the entire 20 minutes of the lowest Level. I am not going to give up though, if I get a little further each day, I am going to consider that a success. I do take a 2 mile brisk walk 5 days a week.
I just completed the Shred last month and I started off the same way. You WILL get stronger. Trust me. I enjoyed workout 2 more than 1 and then 3 more than 2. It just appeared things got better as time went on. Modify it. You can do it!
I've done the Shred and I couldn't do the last session due to coordination issues. Lol. I'll admit the workout worked but I cursed her the entire time. It helped. Haha.
Lol! The double jump rope....I've never heard of it, couldn't do it and didn't even try to keep up with them.0 -
SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »J9LynnHelton wrote: »I bought the Julian Michaels 30 day shred. It has 3 20 minute workouts which increase in intensity. I am embarrassed to say, I cannot get through the entire 20 minutes of the lowest Level. I am not going to give up though, if I get a little further each day, I am going to consider that a success. I do take a 2 mile brisk walk 5 days a week.
I just completed the Shred last month and I started off the same way. You WILL get stronger. Trust me. I enjoyed workout 2 more than 1 and then 3 more than 2. It just appeared things got better as time went on. Modify it. You can do it!
I've done the Shred and I couldn't do the last session due to coordination issues. Lol. I'll admit the workout worked but I cursed her the entire time. It helped. Haha.
Lol! The double jump rope....I've never heard of it, couldn't do it and didn't even try to keep up with them.
I've done those for realz! Like with the rope and everything! I maxed out at 3 in a row
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TheCupcakeCounter wrote: »SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »J9LynnHelton wrote: »I bought the Julian Michaels 30 day shred. It has 3 20 minute workouts which increase in intensity. I am embarrassed to say, I cannot get through the entire 20 minutes of the lowest Level. I am not going to give up though, if I get a little further each day, I am going to consider that a success. I do take a 2 mile brisk walk 5 days a week.
I just completed the Shred last month and I started off the same way. You WILL get stronger. Trust me. I enjoyed workout 2 more than 1 and then 3 more than 2. It just appeared things got better as time went on. Modify it. You can do it!
I've done the Shred and I couldn't do the last session due to coordination issues. Lol. I'll admit the workout worked but I cursed her the entire time. It helped. Haha.
Lol! The double jump rope....I've never heard of it, couldn't do it and didn't even try to keep up with them.
I've done those for realz! Like with the rope and everything! I maxed out at 3 in a row
OMG! I am laughing so hard at "3". I may try them this weekend with my jumprope just to see how "capable" I am. Jullian is nuts but effective.0
