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DAILY FITNESS CHECK-IN: Did you exercise today?

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george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/01/24, 10:10 PM (Edited: george - 2012/01/27, 03:28 PM) DEAR GROUP MEMBER, GET INVOLVED BY ANSWERING THE TOPIC QUESTION / CHALLENGE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE.. BE SPECIFIC ABOUT TODAY - STAY ON TRACK & INSPIRE OTHERS! Instructions: Try to be specific about the topic in regards to TODAY, this is a daily (or as often as possible) check-in There are so many options for exercise and fitness let's share what you did today and help others with ideas to make fitness fun and creative. Today I had a rest day

george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/01/25, 06:52 PM Yep.. trained back and bi's
	2012/01/26, 04:44 PM I will do the FT full body today. My scale is a gold plated liar. It lies like a politician/used car salesman so I only subject myself to it once a month. I'll post my weight on the 16th of February.
george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/01/26, 04:59 PM Went ahead with shoulders today.. quick workout but very effective.
pghsteelersgrl Posts: 1 Joined: 2012/01/25	2012/01/26, 06:55 PM Yep! Cardio
george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/01/26, 07:31 PM Good job! Keep it up!
Marcus72047 Posts: 4 Joined: 2012/01/26	2012/01/27, 03:02 PM Gonna do cardio too planning on buying a training bike.
george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/01/27, 03:18 PM Excellent Marcus.. give our cardio plans a try to get the results you want. Keep posting, stay on track! :)
george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/01/27, 03:18 PM Today was a rest day.
Reinbeauxlove Posts: 3 Joined: 2012/01/27	2012/01/28, 06:23 PM Yes worked my legs today!!
george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/01/28, 07:11 PM Excellent Rein!
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2012/01/31, 08:43 PM (Edited: Reddy - 2012/02/01, 03:36 PM) I got signed back up - workout program said to do abs & shoulders - they hurt now (I really need 8 lbs dumbbells - 5 to 10 is too big a jump) OK just finished day 2
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2012/02/02, 05:58 PM Ok today was abs (again is that suppose to be daily??) & legs - I think I will feel this tomorrow
george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/02/02, 06:37 PM Hi Reddy, great to see you back at FreeTrainers! Yes, abs are part of your core and part of each training day. Keep up the great work!
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2012/02/03, 04:32 PM I really hate ab work but I know I really need it - I may up the count on the crunches next week My legs were sore - I think these routies or neither harder than I remember or I'm in alot worse shape than I thought I was in now my arms hurt - the dips are really dreadful but I know they work wonders
george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/02/03, 05:45 PM Worked back, biceps and traps today.. good workout and starting to get back in to the flow!
crushedgoddess Posts: 36 Joined: 2011/12/20	2012/02/06, 10:11 PM On top of my walking, I did most of the workout for today. There are a few exercises on it that just hurt my knee too much. There are exercises that I do that are not on the sheet but I have yet to figure out how to adjust the sheets on here or even how to track the weight loss. Today was triceps, abs, back, and inner thigh mainly. Wish there was a magic move that could just take the spare tire away :)
maiyadp Posts: 2 Joined: 2012/01/26	2012/02/07, 02:18 PM i worked my legs and abs with a 20min cardio warm up.
zaids5 Posts: 1 Joined: 2012/02/07	2012/02/07, 02:22 PM (Edited: zaids5 - 2012/02/07, 02:22 PM) i didnt work out at all 2day,, but i watched my girlfriend work out... she is the comment above
	2012/02/07, 05:07 PM Two weeks ago, I had some shoulder pain that I suspected was due to rotator cuff. Orthopoedist gave me some antiinflamatories for the shoulder and they seemed to help. Last week I started having serious back pain which I was afraid might be my kidneys due to meds. Got tested and kidneys are fine. Internist told me to double up on the antiinflamatory and gave me narcotics for my back. Oddly enough the antiinflamatory has helped my shoulder but my back is still tender. I'm going to work through it. I start back on my full body routine tonight. Screw the pain. It will go away. I'll walk tomorrow and hit the garden. I can't veg forever. I'm satisfied that my pains aren't serious damage so the plan is a week or two of full body at half weight and higher reps. I may have tweaked my back in the canoe so I'll give that another week. I'll bump the weight in acouple of weeks. I have to get the garden prepped. We do what we have to do.
	2012/02/08, 07:23 PM Yee gods, I'm the only one checking in here. I feel like I'm talking to myself, which is actually better than playing with myself, which would be embarrassing. Speaking of embarrassing... I workout in my great room. We have scores of the TV shows like Glee, The Sing Off, American Idol, X Factor, The Voice and a few others on DVR or DVD that I work out to. I'm pushing 60 and I have to confess I just love Lady Gaga and Christina Agulera. We watch Burlesque, Eddie and The Cruisers and tons of other musicals. It's da bom for working out. I learned that hip talk from Glee. I' am a phat fit hip geezer so wrap your minds around dat, young cats.
	2012/02/09, 11:14 PM yes
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2012/02/10, 03:52 PM I been running a fever at night so I haven't been working out - hopefully I can get over this crud that is going around, around here. I'm going to try to do a light workout in a few minutes
	2012/02/11, 03:35 PM (Edited: @ft@d_124774 - 2012/02/11, 03:39 PM) On the boat today but winds are in the 30s with gusts to 50. Even I wont take a canoe out in this crap. We do swim in wind but it can get dangerous trying to cross big water in white caps in a canoe. We walked 5 miles in 65 minutes outside. I usually walk on a treadmill so this was a treat.
crushedgoddess Posts: 36 Joined: 2011/12/20	2012/02/12, 01:49 AM Charlie, My darling dearest and I love to go canoing. I can think of nothing more relaxing. We try to get away from life and kids and all that every couple of months. We load the boat with tent, food, and the dog and diasappear for the weekend. I never really though about canoing as an exercise though. Now that I think about it though, it is one heck of a core workout, especially to some of the areas that we go where the water runs a little fast. Can't wait for the summer time, when the kids are out of school and our second boat is finally here and finished. We have two boys so we decided to get a second boat. It is going to be my husband and one kid in his boat and me and the other kid and the dog in the other boat. OH warm weather, please hurry. :)
crushedgoddess Posts: 36 Joined: 2011/12/20	2012/02/12, 01:57 AM What kind of physical condition does a person need to be in to survive boot camps? I am beginning to notice several boot camps being offered in my area as the weather is trying to warm up and I am really intrigued by the concept, however, I am also very imtimidated. Can someone who is in a beginner stage survive without injury or having to quit half way through? I do not have a huge budget and do not want to spend that kind of money if I am only destined to fail.
george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/02/12, 07:00 AM While I don't think they are straight out of "Survivor" they probably can be challenging at different levels. Best bet is to contact them and find out what they offer - I am certain they will have a plan for new members / beginners. It sound like a real commitment with real results. I am off to train legs today.. pain is coming.
	2012/02/12, 10:37 AM (Edited: @ft@d_124774 - 2012/02/12, 10:37 AM) crushedgoddess Charlie, My darling dearest and I love to go canoing. I can think of nothing more relaxing. We try to get away from life and kids and all that every couple of months. We load the boat with tent, food, and the dog and diasappear for the weekend. I never really though about canoing as an exercise though. Now that I think about it though, it is one heck of a core workout, especially to some of the areas that we go where the water runs a little fast. Can't wait for the summer time, when the kids are out of school and our second boat is finally here and finished. We have two boys so we decided to get a second boat. It is going to be my husband and one kid in his boat and me and the other kid and the dog in the other boat. OH warm weather, please hurry. :) ---OH my but I love it when girls talk sweet to me. About canoeing for exercise. We use kayak paddles and really dig for an hour and a half to two hours. It is good core exercise as well as cardiac. We'll go out all winter long when we're staying on the big boat except days with winds over 20 mph. I'm not frightened of the wind but winter winds prevail out of the west and northwest and getting home sometimes is more of a challenge than we want. When the weather warms up, which will be early this year, we take the canoe home and swap it for an inflatable kayak. We swim 4 to 6 miles 3 days a week for about 7 months a year. We tether ourselves to the bright yellow kayak so the drunks can see us, We cant board the canoe from the water and with the rubber kayak we can slither over the side. When canoeing I take the rear seat to steer and my wife takes the front. I always enjoy the view.
crushedgoddess Posts: 36 Joined: 2011/12/20	2012/02/20, 07:44 PM I am trying a new workout that includes that big exercise ball. Today was my first day really working with it and I have to admit, the dang thing makes me feel extremely uncoordinated. I fell off the thing a few times but I think once I get the hang of it, it will be a fun way to break up what is considered a normal workout routine. I was told to just sit on the ball to get used to it, so I am going to use it as my chair tonight while I watch one of my favorite shows.
NicoleCelina Posts: 7 Joined: 2012/02/16	2012/02/22, 08:59 AM (Edited: NicoleCelina - 2012/02/22, 09:00 AM) Yesterday was a cardio day for me...Having some trouble with my hip, so running is pretty painful right now. Decided to do the P90X Kenpo Karate videos (one of my favorites). Had to modify a few things (jumping jacks are definitely out), but I made it through and felt great afterward! Is chocolate milk an acceptable recovery drink? I can't remember where I read that, but aside from water, I'm never sure what to eat/drink after a workout. Thanks!
macrma Posts: 12 Joined: 2012/02/21	2012/02/22, 09:11 AM Yes, I did! Back into the groove, fell out of routine for a month. Forced myself out of bed at 6:45am. An hour later, I remembered how good my body feels when I challenge it. More energy this morning, a skip in my step on my walk to work. Just joined FreeTrainers. Accountability. That's what I see so far. Knowing that, when I'm finished a work-out, I can go and log my progress is a great motivator. Can only go up from here!
NicoleCelina Posts: 7 Joined: 2012/02/16	2012/02/23, 01:54 PM (Edited: NicoleCelina - 2012/02/23, 01:54 PM) Yesterday was all about arms; biceps, triceps, shoulders...I was so tired when we finally got home around 8pm, I just wanted to sit and watch tv. Managed to convince myself to just get started and managed to complete the workout. Today is another cardio day, so I think I will do some Just Dance with my son. Gotta love the Xbox Kinect! What a great workout tool! Hope everyone's having a good week!
tmatteson Posts: 8 Joined: 2012/02/22	2012/02/23, 02:32 PM (Edited: tmatteson - 2012/02/24, 01:16 PM) First day. Assignment: 20m run. Actual... 20m WOG (walk/jog) DEAR GROUP MEMBER, GET INVOLVED BY ANSWERING THE TOPIC QUESTION / CHALLENGE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE.. BE SPECIFIC ABOUT TODAY - STAY ON TRACK & INSPIRE OTHERS!Instructions: Try to be specific about the topic in regards to TODAY, this is a daily (or as often as possible) check-in There are so many options for exercise and fitness let's share what you did today and help others with ideas to make fitness fun and creative. Today I had a rest day ---
macrma Posts: 12 Joined: 2012/02/21	2012/02/24, 08:57 AM Core and legs today!
tmatteson Posts: 8 Joined: 2012/02/22	2012/02/24, 09:57 AM 20 minute WOG. Wasn't as bad as I thought for day 2...
	2012/02/24, 08:57 PM (Edited: @ft@d_124774 - 2012/02/24, 09:01 PM) Finished 6 weeks of full body routine yesterday. I started a 3x per week routine that will an area each day chest abs back arms shoulders abs back legs back abs I'm upping the weight. Did chest abs back today and I'm taking 3 days off walking only and then on again.
george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/02/26, 05:00 PM Taking 3-4 days off.. fighting off another bug but anxious to get back at it!
	2012/02/26, 05:36 PM Walk only 6 miles. I'm very sore from heavy day . Feel better George.
	2012/02/27, 09:06 AM went up 5 flights of stairs if that counts.
tmatteson Posts: 8 Joined: 2012/02/22	2012/02/27, 09:45 AM High quad pull. Any ATC's out there? CSCS's? Advice? Walk, rest? Feeling deflated.
CRNP Posts: 57 Joined: 2011/07/27	2012/02/27, 09:25 PM Only exercise I did was an exercise in patience with a two year old potty training. Day off for rest :-)
	2012/02/27, 09:46 PM CRNP Only exercise I did was an exercise in patience with a two year old potty training. Day off for rest :-) ---I do my best to tax my wife everyday. Did I mention she is outstanding in her field? I will be back lifting tomorrow. Walked a few days to permit growth.
macrma Posts: 12 Joined: 2012/02/21	2012/02/28, 01:04 PM Core, chest, and biceps today! Little cardio thrown in at the start.
	2012/02/28, 09:23 PM (Edited: @ft@d_124774 - 2012/02/28, 09:44 PM) Second day of heavy split routine. George I had never seen the ab ball single leg squats and calf raises. They are great additions especially for those with limited weight. The ab ball squat , for all practical purposes, turns a hundred pound squat into a two hundred pound squat. I am sure that both I and my legs will hate you for a day or so. I'm walking funny. Hit the abs and low back with higher reps and medium weights.
	2012/02/29, 06:06 PM Arms, shoulders, back and abs split. I've stepped up the intensity. My wife and I think we want to Zumba. We have Playstation 3. Can we do it on that?
	2012/03/01, 08:31 PM HMMMMMM ... yes chest abs back
crushedgoddess Posts: 36 Joined: 2011/12/20	2012/03/03, 09:40 AM joined a gym with my neighbor yesterday. I am really excited to now have what I feel I need as far as my exercise routine goes. No more rain outs and I have a buddy. Our move yesterday has even inspired our husbands, they want to go too. Us girls want them to go but maybe they can go with each other so us girls can go without feeling embarassed.
crushedgoddess Posts: 36 Joined: 2011/12/20	2012/03/03, 09:45 AM CRNP Only exercise I did was an exercise in patience with a two year old potty training. Day off for rest :-) ---Potty training is so frustrating and every child seems to respind to it in different ways. I have two little boys and I found that, with my boys, there were two little tricks. :) To introduce them to the potty, I bought Elmo's potty time video and put the potty chair in front of the tv and let them watch Elmo. I would have them sit on the potty, bare bottomed and watch the show everyday. I know it sounds gross but it seemed to take some of the fear out if it. After a little time with Elmos, I would throw Cheerious or fruit loops in the toilet and tell them to try to hit the cereal. I know it sounds gross, but it seemed to have worked, we turned it into a game. I know sometimes it seems that they will never go potty but it does get better. Good luck and if you need someone to talk to or vent with, send me a message on my wall, us mom's have to stick together. :)
	2012/03/03, 01:19 PM No exercise today. We're riding out storms on the boat. Have a Star Trek-athon planned. Tornado watches are all around us. Figure the boat is the safest place. She weighs 30,000 lbs and wind can't get under her. There are no trees near us. We're a quarter mile out on the end of a marina dock. I have the boat double tied. If we pull a Dorothy, the dock is coming with us. I'll just bring it back when the storm passes ;~).
	2012/03/04, 03:06 PM 6 mile walk. Winds were really howling last night and today.

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