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Partial Knee Replacement -Words of Wisdom??
The past three years I’ve amped up my workout routine. Four weeks ago I had a partial knee replacement. I’ve been going to physical therapy and am progressing well. Chomping at the bit to get back to the gym. Any advice from others who’ve been there??
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Spin workout attire - Question/Recommendations
I've never done spin before. I know my fanny gets sore riding a regular bike which stands to reason an hour spinning will do the same. Looking for advice and attire recommendations!! Thanks so much!!!
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Digging Deep!
Tomorrow at 4am, I will be going to run on a treadmill in the workout room at work. This is very early but I am determined to build my endurance/stamina for running a 5k mid-March. Running outside is difficult for two reasons: snow and lack of daylight. Made a lot of progress last year and want to pick up where I left off…
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Advice for making jump from 5k to 10k??
Okay, just tonight my son's girlfriend challenged me to a 10K. I've only done a few 5Ks but workout regularly. The winter weather in Michigan hampers running regularly outside. Any experience out there on transitioning to and from treadmill? I feel I need to get back to running On treadmill regularly to be ready at end of…
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Hockeytown 5K - gonna RUN it!!
I'm a bundle of emotions. The first step of registering is complete. I've been running approximately 3 times a week to prepare for the first 5k that I intend to RUN in its entirety! Just looking for any words if encouragement! PS The weekend after the 5k, I will be doing my first Tough Mudder!!
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First Time Tough Mudder - any experienced input?
I think the first step is registering!! Quite empowering. I know it will be an incredible challenge at the age of 53. Not getting any younger!! Would love to hear others experiences!
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Unexpected and Surprising
2015 has been a journey of self discovery. Got involved in a workout studio close to my home. The surprising thing is I dared to go sleeveless. What was surprising is in a couple photos I saw the definition in my upper arms. Not flexed! Burpees are still an effort. 2016 mantra - finish what I started in 2015!!
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The Sarong Tied Up
I bought a lengthy sarong years ago on a cruise in the western Caribbean. I bought a swim top that coordinates with it and it serves as a cute cover up skirt!⚓️
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Skinny? Who me? Still on journey!!
It's been a long time since anyone has used that word to describe me!! I've heard it a few times in the past few weeks and again today! I began this journey AGAIN January 2. Though I'm far from perfect, I have discovered a great studio called Mind & Movement. These women who teach there are relentless but oh so…
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Excessive (Obsessive?) trying on clothes
I always arrange my clothes on Sundays for the upcoming work week. This week is highly unusual because I'm going out of town (work related). Additionally, I'm headed to a weekend country concert after that. I think I have tried on no less than 30 outfits today. Probably a little crazy but there's so much to choose from…
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How would you label these workouts?
I've always done some form of cardio but it got to the point I wasn't making progress with it. Since the beginning of the year Ive redirected my focus to what I think are strenghth work outs. What category would you put the following workouts in?? (1) one of the work outs include some modest (8-10-15lb) weights. Various…
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How would you label these workouts?
I've always done some form of cardio but it got to the point I wasn't making progress with it. Since the beginning of the year Ive redirected my focus to what I think are strenghth work outs. What category would you put the following workouts in?? (1) one of the work outs include some modest (8-10-15lb) weights. Various…
