I just packed my bag for the gym so I can stop by after I get off work. I've been going consistently since mid April and really just have been doing various types of cardio until a week and a half ago. This week I going to do a full three days of weights (12 machines, 3 sets, 15 reps) and then two or three days of just cardio. This will be the absolute hardest goal I have set for myself so far...I really do not enjoy weights and have to force myself to do it, and I can by constantly repeating what I know to be true...I will absolutely love the results in just a short while! I have to ignore my short term frustrations and emotions and focus on what I intellectually know about what I want in the long term. This is the main reason I checked in this morning, by this afternoon my determination will lessen and I need the accountability of the group to help me actually park the car in the lot and walk in! Let's see what I post tonight!

Going to do 150 jumping jacks today per a post this AM.

Going to do yoga tonight per my own personal goal : )

Mon- 30 min easy swim (or walk if pool is full) and weights/core
Tues 60 min spin class/walk 1 mile
Wed 1500 yard swim weights/core
Thurs 60 min spin class/walk 1 mile
Fri- a light workout of my choosing TBA
Sat-rest
Sun- RACE DAY! My second sprint triathlon of the season. 250 yard swim, 9 mile bike and 2 mile walk/run

@ccoester- I would warm up with cardio activity of your choice and then use the weight machines. If there is a trainer on the floor, there may be sample plans available. I am planning to read the New Weightlifting Rules For Women to see if can pick up some new ideas for the gym and ideally build up my core before my next race in late September.

edited for typo

Well, after reading these post I'm motivated to publish my plan for week instead of just today and try to achieve just a little more:

Monday: cardio - start week 5 of C25K to see if i can pick up here after my 3 weeks off, 30 minutes; yoga - 45 minutes; 150 jumping jacks and hold plank for one minutes - twice : )
Tuesday - cardio 30 minutes - day 2 week 5 of C25K; 30 minutes yoga
Wednesday - strenght training
Thursday - cardio 30 minutes - day 3 week 5 of C25K; 30 minutes yoga
Friday - 60 minutes yoga

Thanks for the extra motivation - just what i need : )

I'm going to try and do the 30 Day Shred and reach 10000 steps on my Fitbit every day!

So far today i've done about 15 minutes of WII training including Yoga and Strength training. I am going to get either my Zumba or Just Dance going on the WII later and possibly a walk on the treadmill if i have enough time. I've been doing my stretches every night and can almost touch my toes again!!!!!! My first goal is 230 and i'm getting there!!!!!!

Finally hit 2.25 miles while running on Saturday so really going to push this week to do that a few more times this week!

Goals:

Monday - walk/zumba (completed)
Tuesday- walk/zumba/dvd
Wednesday- walk/dvd
Thursday- walk/zumba/dvd
Friday- walk/dvd/zumba
Saturday- walk/zumba/dvd
Sunday- walk/dvd

Hey mountainmanja -

I bought a $100 used Norditrak treadmill from a work out facility that was upgrading. It folds up so when its not in use it doesn't take much space. Has all the bells and whistles you would expect when you use one at a gym

I didnt want to spend lots of bucks because i feared it would collect dust : )

I use the thing like crazy. After one year I had to have maintenance on it and cost about another 200 dollars but I love it so much and paid so little i gladly paid the fee.

Here's what i like about a treadmill - there are a little more options to work out - rather than just cycling at different speeds. I use it for lunges, i "skip" sideways, i walk up hill, use it to run my c25k workout. I've looked up several other treadmill work outs too. So during this hot hot hot summer I am using treadmill -

I think its a very personal choice, but I love my treadmill!