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Hit the gym for the first time in 2 weeks yesterday, took it relatively easy with a mixture of some old and new exercises. Still ached this morning regardless! But went back at it today with a focus on core. Tried Copenhagens for the first time, definitely worked my core! Increased weights on my other exercises by 1kg too,…
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40 minute walk at 7am and then 20 minutes yin yoga. Feeling ready to hit the gym tomorrow finally! 💪
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Took 10 days off to have a deload week as I was on holiday. Did make use of the hotel "gym" once and went for a casual horse ride but no other structured exercise. Before we came home I came down with a really bad bout of food poisoning that's still affecting me 6 days later so I haven't been back to the gym yet. I managed…
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Last day before deload week today. 3x core exercises, 3x arms and 3x legs. Off on holiday for just over a week tomorrow so using this as a well-timed deload week. Got my resistance band packed to help manage any back flareups and I'm sure some exercise will be done but nothing structured!
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10 minuted elliptical, 30 minutes free weights. Then 45 minute horse ride but just in walk.
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Boxing class again today, we did one pyramid round (3x1 minutes of a specific routine adding a new part each minute); core round (5 x a certain routine then 15 crunches repeated for 5 mins); then a very long cardio round that I won't describe!
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Yesterday was boxing class, instructor took it easy on us for a change, found myself a little disappointed not to be exhausted at the end! :D Today I did my usual full body workout this morning, a little less focused on legs as I've overdone them a little this week.
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I don't have much more advice to give other than to keep at it. You need much longer than a month, for context I've been strength training consistently for 8 months and although I can see some definition towards the top of my stomach, I still have that little paunch under my belly button. We're all different and will take…
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Yesterday I cycled halfway to and from work, 10k total. It was COLD, definitely wasn't expecting that and wasn't dressed for the change in weather! Today I did pilates first thing, got a 30 minute walk in and also went to the gym just now for an arm session.
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Yoga with Adrienne is a popular one. I have the Down Dog app, which you do have to pay for but cost is minimal, and I really enjoy the flexibility it gives you to choose different types of practice and different areas to work on. I use the yoga version but they also have barre and some other apps too all under the same…
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Rest day today, yesterday's exertions flared up my facet joint/SI joint issues. Did 45 minutes of yin yoga this morning which really helped and then went for a 90 minute walk this afternoon in the local countryside. Lots of horses, good for the soul :)
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Spin class this morning, 20k completed and really pushed as hard as I could muster! Then went to see my horse, rode for an hour but only in walk as he's recovering from lameness. Legs and hips are definitely feeling it this evening!
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Short gym workout and then went to boxing class. Usual instructor wasn't there today so we had a taekwondo instructor instead and have to say I really enjoyed it! Something very satisfying about it, may have to look into that a little more...
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Gym today for full body workout. Struggled through for some reason, have had past two days off so no clue why. 30 minute walk after lunch too.
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Cycled partway to and from work again yesterday, another 10k done. Rest day today.
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Cycled partway to and from work today approx 10k total.
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Sunday is meant to be horse riding day but pony is still a bit lame so we did 40 minutes of long lining instead. Then I went to the gym, warmed up with elliptical and then did a combo of machines and weights. Tried to focus more on core and arms today as will be cycling partway to work the next two days so thought I'd give…
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Full body workout in the gym this morning, my usual split of 4 lower body/4 core/4 arm exercises. All the machines had been moved around in the gym so I was very confused for a while!
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Yesterday and today I was pushed for time due to work, so yesterday all I could manage was a pilates bar workout and today I did a core/glute pilates workout. Been getting my steps in as much as possible too. Was meant to work tomorrow but it's been cancelled so will take the opportunity to get to the gym.
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Scheduled gym day today but really wasn't feeling it this morning. Very rarely cry off from planned sessions but I did today :# I did some yoga instead and have also been for an hour's walk this afternoon. I do tend to beat myself up when I miss a gym session, and I don't know why, definitely something I need to work on!
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Bit sore from spin class yesterday so did some elliptical to loosen up, then went for my usual full body routine. Did some squats and hip mobility but didn't go too hard on lower body. Did some bridges with weights and lots of upper arms - tricep curls, rows, overhead dumbbell press. Finished with 45 minutes of yin yoga.…
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Spin class this morning, first time since August I think, had to push through but am glad I did! Also managed a 40 minute walk. No horse ride as my horse is still lame :(
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Couldn't give blood last night in the end because I'm on antibiotics. But on the plus side that meant I could go hard at the gym this morning. Full body workout, focus mainly on legs (core was aching after pilates yesterday!) - bosu ball squats, leg press, seated leg curls - and various other weighted exercises.
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Couldn't work out on Tuesday or Wednesday due to work commitments. Thursday I planned to go to boxing class but ended up with a really bad headache by the end of the working day so gave it a miss... I've also been a bit unwell and am on a short course of antibiotics atm which probably hasn't helped. Today I still felt a…
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Upper body and core today as lower body was SORRRRRRE. Did some elliptical just to loosen up first. Overhead dumbbell press, bridge with weights, tricep dips, chest press, bicep curl, bosu ball squat holds, few other bits too. Am very tired this evening. Rest day next two days because of work commitments.
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Managed to wangle an extra day's horse riding today, so sacked off the gym and went out. All looking good until my horse felt lame in trot. Didn't want to push it so after it happened a few times I stayed in walk and pootled home. As I was just walking I tried to focus on my position and posture in the saddle instead. This…
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Full body workout in the gym this morning, can barely remember any of the exercises I did! Have been feeling ill the past few days and very demotivated but still made it to the gym when I was very very tempted to stay in bed instead. Also got in 10000 steps, which is the first time in a while, my average is about 7000. Not…
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40 minute walk plus 40 minutes in the gym, legs and arms today.
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An hour of yoga by a local lake this morning, beautiful even in the rain! And an hour in the gym this afternoon, I felt able to push myself further today. Not sure if it was the music I was listening to or just in the right headspace but I found myself able to do a couple of extra reps here, an extra unplanned set of…
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Had a busy day yesterday at work but did manage to get a 30 minute workout in at the gym, did a fair bit of arm work which was probably a mistake as my arms were tired from Friday! But got through it. Today I went for my usual horse ride, he was a little excitable today, the wind was up which always makes things…
