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Did 3 hours of yoga and pilates at a special wellness event at my gym today. Not too intense but enough to get the heart rate up and core really working.
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Full body workout today, lots of different varieties of squats and dumbbell work. Keeping the dumbbell weights low (only 3kg) as my tennis elbow still isn't 100%. Also managed a walk and 30 minutes of yoga stretches this evening. I don't know how you guys cope with such high humidity and heat, we've had it for a couple of…
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It's officially too hot for me here in the UK, am struggling a lot with tiredness and just feeling groggy. Cycled to my friend's house this morning (only 5k total) and then walked her dog for an hour. Its something I've done since covid to help her out once a week or so as she has health issues. Boxing class was cancelled…
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@Djproulx amazing, I couldn't even dream of attempting what you've done! Yesterday was a full body workout in the gym first thing before work, a lot of focus on using my core as much as possible. Today was spinning at 7am, first time I've been in a good few weeks and my legs are definitely feeling it! Have also walked for…
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Yesterday I did another short horse ride followed by 20 laps in the pool. This morning I finally got back to the gym for the first time in a week. Went through a full-body workout, the AC wasn't working that well in the gym and it's really muggy here at the moment so I cut the final exercise short by 2 rounds. Also did…
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Like I say, it was something I did when map-reading, those were the figures we were given but I've never used them in real life since! It was for orienteering with a bunch of teenagers so maybe they allowed extra time for them dawdling along lol.
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Good luck @Djproulx ! Today I went for a gentle horse ride in the morning, it was already 25°C at 9am and I can still feel the remnants of my migraine so we just plodded for about 40 minutes. The swim afterwards was amazing (I also hosed the horse down before I left as I thought he'd appreciate it!). I only did 20 lengths…
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If it's walking, I was once told (when I had to learn map-reading for a job) that the average person will cover 1k in 15-20 minutes, but this can also be dependent on the terrain. Steep hills or drops are going to significantly slow you down etc
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My headache got worse last night and progressed into a migraine. Still felt it this morning so did the sensible thing and cancelled my gym workout. I get annoyed with myself for stuff like this even though it's outside of my control and would be stupid to even attempt a gym workout! The weekend is scheduled to be around…
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@Djproulx I hope the wildfire smoke clears for you in time! I haven't managed to fit any workouts in the past two days due to really complicated long work days, early starts and late finishes. So all I've been able to focus on is steps, which is better than nothing. Have a banging headache tonight so am hoping it goes when…
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Wow caving, canoeing, hiking, what amazing adventures! Mine is less exciting today, cycled to a friend's (mile or so each way) to walk her dog first thing. No chance to get to the gym today or tomorrow due to work commitments.
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Had plans for a full body workout this morning then spinning this evening, but I woke up feeling absolutely exhausted. Think I allowed myself to get dehydrated in the sun at work yesterday and paid for it. Decided to listen to my body, I stayed home and did 30 minutes of pilates and 20 minutes yin yoga, then walked at…
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Was out all day today with work, so only managed 30 minutes of pilates first thing. I say "only" but pilates kicks my butt every time!
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I have an Amazfit Pro, it wasn't a brand I'd ever heard of until I randomly came across it in a magazine. I'd been thinking of getting a Samsung one as I have a Samsung phone, but was worried I'd scratch it and the battery life was a concern to me. This one cost me £45, battery lasts a couple of weeks, and itdoes…
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I did boxing class today, good combo of boxing and cardio rounds. Then I did a short lower body workout, plus walking to and from the gym.
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I was stuck in mu car for four hours today for work related stuff, so have only managed a 45 minute walk and 20 minutes yoga this evening.
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45 minute walk this morning, nothing special but good to be out in the countryside. Was due to go to boxing class tonight but instructor cancelled so I went to the gym instead and did a full body workout, mainly focusing on different squats - Bulgarian split squat, one legged squat, standard and curtsy squats. Did some arm…
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Been under the weather for the past 24 hours, managed a 30 minute pilates floor workout (mainly core and glutes) this morning, then a 20 minute walk at lunchtime, but not pushing it any further than that today!
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Full body workout at the gym today, 45 minutes, plus 30 minute walk. Not as much as I'd like because of work but I knew that ahead of time which is why I hit the gym first thing.
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Hate to say it but the cookies, white bread etc have to go if you want to reverse things. My nan ended up with diabetes and lost her leg as a result, I wouldn't wish that on anyone. My dad has it but it's almost in "remission" (if that's the right term) because he's sorted out his diet with medical support. Definitely see…
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Did an hour of free weights/machines in the gym (although I have a list of exercises I pick from I'm not as organised as @carolinepowell885 and didn't keep a record!). Also got an hour or so walk in locally at an Equestrian Cross Country course.
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40 minute horse ride this morning, most of our usual routes weren't accessible as they're setting up for a massive racing event next week, so we had to use the roads. Sun was out and it was quiet so it was an enjoyable ride. Then I went for a quick swim, only 16 laps, just my second swim of the year (I hate swimming in…
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An hour of boxing/circuits at the gym today. Instructor said my technique and footwork is improving which is good as I've barely been since January due to tennis elbow! Very hot and tiring though.
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Definitely speak to your doctor about what you can try. Swimming is low impact and may be suitable but without knowing the extent of your hip problems it's hard to say for certain.
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Can I join this thread? Returned to the gym consistently about 4 months ago, had last week off and decided to mix up my routine when I went back on Wednesday. Was a little achey which was to be expected, Thursday I did boxing class and am really feeling the ache today so just did some yin yoga and walking today.
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In terms of exercise, I think it's important to find out what works for you, which can take time. Now that I've found what works for me I've discovered that exercising helps control my symptoms and flareups. Most importantly be kind to yourself, and as others have said don't beat yourself up if progress is a bit slower…
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Thanks all for your insight. I have read before that inaccuracies in counting don't matter as long as you're consistently inconsistent if that makes sense! Also I never knew the data on MFP was crowdsourced, that makes sense now. Not sure if the other app is crowdsourced. This has given me really useful information in…
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So a lot of my MFP foods are ones I've previously measured out and saved, although not everything I admit. I might carry on comparing the two for a while and get stricter about measuring things again just for a short period. This other app also characterises protein bars as "bad" which I also dislike massively but that's…
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Thanks for the feedback, I think I was definitely overthinking it! Sometimes I get frustrated because I run out of time to fit in what I think I "should" be doing but from these comments it sounds like I'm putting unnecessary pressure on myself and need to just enjoy it all a bit more.
