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The TVClubHouse: Archives: 2004 January - Arpil: The 2004 Workout Thread (ARCHIVES): Archive through February 12, 2004 users admin

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Not1worry
Member

07-30-2002

Friday, February 06, 2004 - 8:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hermione, all is quite well, thanks! I'm sort of at the mercy of whatever time he can use the computer. It's just strange to have such great communication in a war.

2 - 6 30 minutes Bodies in Motion

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Saturday, February 07, 2004 - 1:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm making up for lost time today... 2-7

30 minutes Walk and Jog
30 minutes Bodies in Motion

Hermione69
Member

07-24-2002

Sunday, February 08, 2004 - 9:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i came home from work friday. ate dinner. played on the computer a bit. laid down on the couch to take a short nap before working out.... slept until 3 a.m.!!! on the couch!!

must've needed it.

saturday- the firm- 60 minutes. good to be back on track, though.

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Sunday, February 08, 2004 - 12:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2/7 -- I did nothing. I had a hangover, unfortunately (though Friday night was worth it!).

This week has been not so good for me. Next week will be better ... back to 5-6 days next week...

Hermione69
Member

07-24-2002

Sunday, February 08, 2004 - 8:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not1, I'm glad everything is okay with DH!

Today, The Firm, Vol. 3, 65 minutes.

Dear heavens, I haven't done this particular volume in awhile and the instructor KICKED my butt. It took me 90 minutes to get through it because I had to keep pausing the tape to rest!

Yankee, hope you feel better! I didn't have a good week last week either. They happen.

Danzdol
Member

04-21-2001

Monday, February 09, 2004 - 9:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2/5 Power Yoga- one hour

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Monday, February 09, 2004 - 6:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2-9 30 minutes Walk and Kickboxing
10 minutes abs

Not1worry
Member

07-30-2002

Monday, February 09, 2004 - 8:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
After 2 days of being sick, I do feel better after working out just a bit.

2-9 30 minutes Bodies in Motion

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Monday, February 09, 2004 - 9:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2/9 -- 30 minutes elliptical trainer, 10 minutes stretch, 60 minutes Pilates class

Hermione69
Member

07-24-2002

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 8:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm glad to see people! I was starting to worry that the thread was going to die because our numbers seem to be dwindling week by week. I promise that I will keep it going as long as at least one other person is reporting in with me! It has been a huge motivator for me. This is week 5 of my new workout program and that is really something I am proud of! I haven't worked out this much in 3 years!

I didn't get home until after 8 p.m. last night because we had a LOOOONG day at work, so I didn't work out, but I did stop and get a new pair of workout shoes on my way home and I am excited to break them in today! My other shoes are so old and my feet were starting to hurt so I knew I needed to splurge. Good workout shoes are EXPENSIVE! The salesman told me that if you do high impact workouts 4-5 times a week, you should replace your shoes every 3 months!

Any of you have a pair of workout shoes that you really like?? I bought some Nike air shoes that the guy told me were great for high impact aerobics, but I would love to hear what you guys wear so I can keep things in mind for next time.

Dahli
Member

11-27-2000

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 10:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2/9 75 minutes
10 minutes treadmill warmup
5 minutes thigh trainer
20 minutes weights - back
30 minutes treadmill 3.5 MPH
5 minutes stretch
5 minutes abs

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 10:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
02/08 - Yoga Mind & Body = 45 minutes
02/09 - Buff Girl Workout = 32 minutes
02/10 - Balletone = 42 minutes

Congratulations on Week Five, Hermione! (And congrats to everyone else too.) Your post reminded me of how certain gifts are considered traditional for wedding anniversaries. You know, diamonds are for the sixtieth anniversary, etc. I guess new shoes are the gift for the fifth week of working out, lol!

This thread inspires me as well! I'm sorry that I can't help with shoe recommendations but I always exercise in my barefeet. Mostly because I'm much less klutzy that way but it's also more comfortable for me. I have narrow feet and it's tough for me to find shoes that fit well.

P.S. Firm Vol. 3 is one of my favorites but boy, it is a workout! I love how Sandahl does that cartwheel at the end and everyone claps. (I clap too - I'm such a geek!)

Hermione69
Member

07-24-2002

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 7:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sandahl kicks butt. I really like the jumps she incorporates into the aerobics section. And if I could do cartwheels, I would do one at the end right along with her! :-)

Tonight- The Firm, Vol. 3, 65 minutes.

I forgot to do the chart today! I had time earlier; I just completely forgot it was chart day! I will get it done tomorrow morning.

Not1worry
Member

07-30-2002

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 9:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hermione, I'll have you know that by starting this thread, you have really motivated me! Tonight I wanted to watch AI instead of the workout show, so I was doing my own aerobics and just trying to keep my heart rate up, then some strength stuff. I forced myself to keep going for a full 30 minutes because I knew I could come here and post that I did it.

Dahli
Member

11-27-2000

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 9:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2/10 70 minutes
10 minutes treadmill warmup
20 minutes weight training - shoulders
30 minutes treadmill 3.5m MPH
5 minutes abs
5 minutes stretch

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 9:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tuesday, February 10 - 60 minutes Super Step

I agree -- while I am a long-time regular gym-goer, I do find this thread very motivating. It's neat to share in the feeling of accomplishment with everyone who is going through the same thing with me. Thanks so much, Hermione!

Regarding your question about shoes, I have difficult feet to fit, so my specific issues will most likely not relate, HOWEVER, I can tell you that nearly everyone I work out with at the gym opts for stable running shoes instead of aerobics-only shoes.

I wear my running shoes when I'm doing cardio, when I'm doing step aerobics, when I'm working out with weights, and when I do hip-hop dance. Funnily enough, I don't run much! :-)

I've found that you need to try different brands to find out what fits your foot the best. For instance, I wear a size 9 or 9 1/2 (don't laugh -- it's hereditary :-)). BUT, my foot is narrow and long. So #1 it's hard to find 9 1/2s. And #2, most shoes jam my toes on the ends, but are too loose on the sides.

I have found that Nikes tend to run on the short side, and New Balance shoes in general have a large "toe box" as it's called. So for me, New Balance work great. And interestingly enough, I've found that for my workout shoes, I didn't go with my "normal" shoe size -- instead, I found that a New Balance size 10 Narrow actually works the best for me.

So this is a lot more than you asked for, I know ... but in general, I like New Balance, BUT it's because I've found that they fit my foot the best. If you find that the Nikes work well for your foot, stay with them for the next time. If not, take the time to try on some other brands. For the longest time, I had foot problems, but since I took a while to figure out what brand and size worked for me, I'm much much happier!

Sorry for this long ramble...

Not1worry
Member

07-30-2002

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Don't worry, Yankee, I wear a 10 1/2, the hardest shoe size to find! I usually prefer Nikes, from way back when I used to run. Since I'm only working out in my living room, I just went to Payless this week and bought a pair of Spaldings for $17.99. I can tell they aren't as great as Nikes, but I wasn't willing to pay $50 +, so they will do.

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 4:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2-10 30 minutes Bodies in Motion
30 Walk and Jog

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 7:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2/11 -- 60 minutes weights with trainer

Hermione69
Member

07-24-2002

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks for all the feedback, guys! I got a pair of Nike Air that feels pretty darn good. If they continue to feel good, I'll probably stick with them, although I keep hearing good things about New Balance. I have about 8 1/2 wide feet now. Used to be 8. Don't know what happened there, LOL! I had to get 9s this time because Nikes do run smaller and I like to wear thick socks. I do have problems with my feet and I have to be careful and wear good shoes, especially because I love high intensity workouts (jumping jacks are one of my favorite things!) and that can really pound the soles!

I'm happy to have all of you with me and, like I said, I'll keep the thread going as long as there is at least one other person posting with me!

Tonight- The Grind, 40 minutes; free weights, abs, and stretch, 20 minutes.

And the chart for last week is coming next! I just finished it!

Hermione69
Member

07-24-2002

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Remember, you can add in hours any time because I save the charts. I know sometimes people forget to post in and I think we've got a couple of people on vacation. And, as always, let me know if you see any mistakes. Editing is not a problem!

WEEK 4 (ONE MONTH!!)

Week 4

As a group, we worked out almost 27 hours this week. Overall we have worked out 164.15 hours!

Mak1
Member

08-12-2002

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi, fellow exercisers. I returned from vacation last night. I didn't work out for the week we were away but did walk 35 miles! Today I was back to the gym...and my arms were screaming, lol! Thanks for the new chart, Hermi. It's exciting to see what a good job we're doing and it helps me to stay motivated.

Today: 2 hours walking, abs, weights and resistance

Dahli
Member

11-27-2000

Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 10:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2/11 70 minutes
10 minutes treadmill warmup
20 minutes weight training - legs
25 minutes treadmill 3.5m MPH
5 minutes thigh trainer
5 minutes abs
5 minutes stretch

Not1worry
Member

07-30-2002

Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 9:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2-12 30 minutes Bodies in Motion

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 9:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2/12 -- 60 minutes Pilates workshop, 60 minutes Hip-Hop