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Getting older?
I did this exact workout regime three years ago, and lost a little weight, and got into better shape, but now the same exercises leave me feeling exhausted and achy for days on end. (NRLFW and low-impact cardio - gave up on running for now.) During the exercise I feel fine, like I'm even taking it a little easy, and I am…
Reset Introductions
Hi 'rettes! I figure if we're trying to jumpstart this group back into life we should have a new "introductions" thread, since I'm sure a lot of commenters have changed. I'm a regular commenter on blog, and have been trying to get back into fitness for the past year or so, with injuries and sickness getting in the way. My…
Fitness Tracker
Do you use one? Do you find it helpful? I burned through 2 Jawbones somehow with normal use and haven't used a tracker in a few years. I did like the nudge it gave me to be more active. But, recently, I've noticed that my sedentary lifestyle is causing back pain and butt spread so maybe I need some more motivation. I wear…
tap, tap, is this thing on?
Anyone out there for reviving this group? We can talk at length about office snacks...
Music for workouts
So this was discussed on Corporette before: What music are you using for working out? I alternate between relatively fast pop, like Justin Timberlake or Imogen Heap, and classical music, I like those cheap compilations on Amazon that have a little bit of everything. What do you listen to when you work out?
Personal Trainers
Since we just talked about personal trainers over on Corporette, I thought I'd post this here. I just started, last night, with a new personal trainer. Since taking that 6 week course of prednisone last year and gaining a bunch of stress weight (about 15lbs), I just haven't felt well. I've stayed with my spinning routine,…
Website recommendation - any others
Hi "rettes! I just found a website called fitness blender. It has some "full-length" videos with some pretty good workouts. So far I've tried three videos. They were 8-minutes, 28-minutes, and 39-minutes long, respectively. They have some good exercises and instructions. The person demonstrating the exercises does not…
Strength training
So, I've joined a gym to use the pool, and I've been swimming regularly. They have a personal trainer program that they are trying to sell and that emphasizes strength training and how cardio does not burn enough calories, etc.. It just doesn't sound like fun. I know people have posted on corporette about this. I was just…
Introduce Yourself
Hi! Introduce yourself here.
How do you fit in workouts during your busy schedule?
I have two jobs, one full time and one part-time. I'm having trouble making myself go to the gym when I could easily fit it in because I'm just so damn tired. What are some ways y'all motivate yourself to just get in there and get it done? Do you give yourself incentive by promising yourself treats? Or do you have some…
