Let's Be Workout Freaks Together

[The Albatross]

I ended up prostrate on the sofa... slept for three hours til a late dinner. So today... TODAY I'm gonna do the walk and bike. I can do this, I can do this, I can do this.

 

[Sazza]

Yu can do it Albatorss, slow and steady wins the race when you aren't feeling great.

((((Rain))) i hope you will be ok.

VD i have a couple of the ten minute soloution dvds aswell the abs blast is good just not done it in ages as my abs are hidden under my flab at present. I am meant to be jogging tonight but its doubtful at the moment with my neck, shoulders and chest being painful.

 

[James B.]

* Kettlebells...seem really fun, medicine ball (toss and stand-ups) worked for me also.

Yesterday spent about an hour+ doing low impact water exercise. Some laps (with mask/snorkle) and some water movement/general exercise with a foam boyancy belt. Big smile; brisk water = metabolic up-tick/calorie burner.

Hopefully, next week back in the gym for upper body explorations with light weight/high reps. Emphasis on variety/conditioning/minimizing repetitive motions.

She makes me want to go out and get a sandbag as well.

Think those (Bulgarian) sandbags are probably outstanding for working the shoulder/upper areas without the typical repetitive use problems. Looks like it...and... there's a YouTube video on how to make your own at home for pretty cheap.

Give it hell, be careful and have fun! :D

 

[OKRADLAK]

Freak- you are a good personal trainer!

I did some! It felt good. My legs were hurting before (like fibro pain) and then they felt better!:)

I talk to a friend on the phone whilst working out which helped.

Thanks, Freak, for pushing us!!

 

[Sazza]

I managed to get out for that jog, a small one though a little 2.3 miles man my chest hurts lungs could feel the burn, so unfit i crave my fitness back. As they say it takes a lot longer to build it up than it does to lose it.

 

[freakofnurture]

Yayyy *wiggles pompoms and shakes big booty*, everybody got something done, right? Even if it's 'just' an increase in determination, it's great! It's your will power that will get you moving, and will power works like a muscle. Keep flexing it until it can lift you. You know the saying: Every trip starts with one little pill. Uh... now, wait... Every journey starts with one little step. Yeah. That's the one I meant. :D Keep the posts coming, you successful people!

And now my cheeks hurt from smiling. Ouch.

I went running yesterday. Oh yes, I did; all by myself. I don't know what drove me, though :confused: I tried to do one slow, comfortable lap around the block (which means ~2km, first a bit downhill, then a lot of stairs, then steeply uphill) but only managed to do half of that. My whole body started to ache. Seriously, even my arms hurt from running. I feel like some kind of downgrade X-Man whose super anti-power is to not be able to run without pains. I think I'll take the bike next time.

I had initially planned to append my normal 1.5h exercise/stretching routine but that run killed me dead and I decided to leave it at that.

This afternoon I did 1/2h with weights, wondering why I felt soooo weak. Then I realised that I hadn't eaten all day and that I only had some noodles with cheese the day before. Oops o.o So I had an extra huge dinner plus a real hot chocolate (1/2l milk, hot +1 bar of dark chocolate + 2 table poons sugar) which I am still enjoying while I'm typing this very post. So I'll have a lot of energy to waste tomorrow, and I'll tell you how I did it :)

EDIT: @VD: I'm using CharlieJamie1975's channel as a guide for my exercises, too!

 

[James B.]

I say Vee all get HUGE like Ahhhnold! :D

 

[Sazza]

Good work freak of nature. I did a tiny 1.5 mile run man my chest hurt not best idea as my blood pressure up at the moment. Then I went for an 8 mile bike ride.

Gonna try get back in gym Tomoz get routine going. Remember slow and steady wins the race baby steps.

 

[James B.]

Did about an honest 35 minutes in the pool, cold water pretty vigorous. Swim about 1/2, then water walk and do fly strokes w/ arms, the other 1/2. It's pretty groovy; put on sun hat, sun glasses my foam belt and "walk" laps in an outdoor pool. Very nice outside as well.

 

[VDWngr1355]

I did a workout DVD for 30 minutes and then another 30 minutes of yoga. I loved finishing with the yoga made me feel great!

 

[Sazza]

Good work James and Vd, I'm trying to get myself in gear to move just wish I had that umph that is missing instead of having force myself. There use be no stopping me.

 

[VDWngr1355]

@Sazza--When I first started exercising I had to force myself too. I never looked forward to it. It took a little bit till I actually enjoyed and realized how much better I felt with it. Now, I try to fit it in whenever possible,