"TLFC" exercise and accountability support!

LeeH31 wrote: »

Thank you Joe, it helps a lot! I will be completing the Launchpad Level 3 series this month, so by that time I can have a schedule of exercises ready to start. I want to do 2 upper body workouts for arms and shoulders, and 2 lower body workouts for legs and butt , and one workout for core strength for a total of 5 strength training days every week. My cardio will always be walking and cycling as the weather allows. I can walk in a blizzard! Was thinking about getting a stand for my bike that would let me "ride" indoors for the winter. Then I won't have to get my sit bones used to riding again in the spring.

Another question, my grip is weak. Do you recommend these squeeze balls like the therapist uses to build hand strength? I have arthritis in my hands, but not to the point where I can't use them. But my grip definitely needs work.

robertw486 wrote: »

LeeH31 wrote: »

Hi Joe, I just wondered what happened to everyone on this thread? It was pretty hoppin' when you started it, now there doesn't seem to be much going on!

Hoping to get to the place where I can legitimately join this thread. Right now I am doing the Launchpad exercise series to get myself to the point where I won't injure myself. I do know that it's possible to cause muscle, tendon & ligament damage by overdoing before they are ready for it. Currently I am beginning on Stage 3-1. I am also cycling on the days I do Launchpad. So far I am up to 2.25 miles/17 minutes cycling. On the alternate days I walk those same 2.25 miles in about 45 minutes.

Anyway, I appreciate your wanting to help older ones improve their fitness, and when I am training to the level where I break up upper & lower body workouts then I will get on board here.

I was just going to pop in and give @ninerbuff props for this thread, and his dedication to keep his format going even through the periods when it's slow or even just him. And as someone who did post on this thread for a while, I can only explain why I don't any more, and I'm sure everyone has differing reasons.

In my case, I had more time on my hands for a period and was posting. That changed, as did some of my workout habits. I found I was getting a bit obsessive about certain goals with workout time, logging, etc., to the point that it became a little too restrictive too me. So I changed things up, log less, freak out about goals less, don't record every workout, etc. And though I've slipped some and let my weight creep a little bit, it's still under control. But see, that's just ME. What works best for you or the next person might differ, but as long as they get where they are going it's all good.


I'm actually surprised it's not a busier thread. The long term dedication, great advice, support and purpose of the thread are a great inspiration to many I'm sure. I know I was popping in just to remind @ninerbuff that I've appreciated it, and to show some respect for his dedication.