Daily Exercise

[*Kristina*]

- 2km walk around a park.
- 15 min. morning yoga.
- 30 min. roller blade.

Not much, but at least it's something.

 

[cutxpaste]

-walked 2.5 miles
-20 squats
-40 lunges
-20 leg things

 

[spiritedwildfire]

35 min. elliptical
20 min. weights
10 sauna

SirSunday - 4.4 miles is quite a run! I'm not in very good shape when it comes to running. I'm trying to run 2 miles without stopping, but haven't accomplished it yet.

 

[Carrme]

ive been doing the eliiptical for 20 mins a day since my mom got it a few weeks ago.. but its making me more muscular rather than slim down like i need too :S

 

[SirSunday]

*Kristina* Not much = at least some solid cardio, and overall body fitness checkup Excellent work I don't know if I want you to tell me what "not much" running is

cutxpaste Fantastic workout - and what a gorgeous city to walk about! I'm jealous Great job

spiritedwildfire that sauna workout sounds exhausting! don't strain yourself too much Great workout take it easy on the running - as long as you continue to try to walk/run the distance, you'll get to a point where you are joggin it the entire way - just make sure to go at a pace where you can breathe comfortably. i could barely run a mile at the beginning of the year!

Carrme it sounds like you're doing the elliptical properly which would mean: 1) you will burn fat, however 2) proper form will tone muscle. Walking, jogging, running, rollerskating/blading, bicycling, swimming, aerobics etc. would probably be more beneficial for burning calories.
Obviously you're seeing results so soon - Superb job

As for me, this morning:
30 minute weight training - focused on arms, shoulders, and chest.
woke my sister up and ran 3 miles!

 

[Carrme]

That makes alot of sense to balance both eliiptical and walking..haha Thanks sir <3

 

[Chrisdesigner]

What should you do if you want to make your butt/thighs a little less muscular?

Are the butt/ thighs already muscular?
If not, its going to depend on sets, weight, and how many reps, nutrition etc.
Ideally for toning, one could choose a variety of exercises, swimming, cycling, squats etc, and keep additional weight to a minimum.(If any)
For example, three sets of squats, 15-30 reps, two or three times a week.
But, losing fat from body, generally is removed evenly all over body. Hence cardio is great toner.

http://www.bodyfatguide.com/butt.html

If squats are to be included in any exercising, please be aware of "form" and "technique" .


Yesterday:
Warm up, and stretch.
Eight sets of barbell behind neck press.
Four sets of dumbbell lateral raises.
Four sets of standing, side to overhead dumbbell flys.
Four sets of barbell upright rowing.
Four sets of barbell shrugs.
Four sets of barbell straight legged dead lift.

Today:
Hour of rowing.
700 sit-ups.

Great posts everyone...
Awesome work ya'll. Yay!!
Ran out of Karma , in this thread....

 

[handbag Whore]

ran in my neighborhood for about 30 min, I had forgotten how much harder it is to run outside versus inside on a treadmill

 

[shoegal2183]

spiritedwildfire

As for me: ran 4.4 miles (2 laps) around my favorite lake this afternoon. Needed nature, the warm weather, and sweat to get over a rough day.

I'm so jealous of your warm weather! It snowed here again, so I haven't been back out to run

 

[SirSunday]

That makes alot of sense to balance both eliiptical and walking..haha Thanks sir <3

you're welcome, dear.

Yesterday:
Warm up, and stretch.
Eight sets of barbell behind neck press.
Four sets of dumbbell lateral raises.
Four sets of standing, side to overhead dumbbell flys.
Four sets of barbell upright rowing.
Four sets of barbell shrugs.
Four sets of barbell straight legged dead lift.

Today:
Hour of rowing.
700 sit-ups.

Ran out of Karma , in this thread....

great workouts, buddy - your workout today would have HURT me
and on the karma - my friend I think it's paying out handsomely on the thread.

how much harder it is to run outside versus inside on a treadmill

precisely - it is more difficult. On a treadmill, you're basically running in place. Outside, your body is exerting energy to propel forward while your feet are adjusting to impact with changing terrain. Great job though

I'm so jealous of your warm weather! It snowed here again, so I haven't been back out to run

hello dear! i actually don't like the warm weather but you make do. and i'd rather you stay inside than deal with the wind and slippery conditions. *cough...April 27...cough*

 

[SirSunday]

beautiful chilly Easter morning: ran 2.2 miles around my favorite little lake here...because this afternoon is feasting...and i didn't want to feel guilty...

 

[cutxpaste]

going to the gym today

 

[Carrme]

40 mins pilates <3 so much fun!

 

[Jenna-maria]

^pilates is great!! you can really see difference after you have done it while.

i have took it easy since i have only been in work and just have been super busy.
i have been walking everywhere. no matter where i go, i walk.

today,
walking for 1,5hour
1hour pilates
30min core class.

 

[cutxpaste]

ran 3 miles
100 crunches
20 squats
40 lunges
20 kickbacks
yoga exercises

 

[ChoP GiRL]

Planning on doing some running. How long do I have to run for it to actually take effect?

 

[Chrisdesigner]

Planning on doing some running. How long do I have to run for it to actually take effect?

All depends on your own personal level etc.
I found this beginers guide, not sure if you'll find it any use...
Hopefully SirSunday will give his experienced view/ advice.
http://www.stowmarketstriders.org.uk/AdviceTraining/beginnersGuide.htm

Today:
Stretch , warm up.
Twelve sets of squats.
Eight sets of leg extensions.
Dumbbell Oblique Side Bends, eight sets.

 

[shoegal2183]

hello dear! i actually don't like the warm weather but you make do. and i'd rather you stay inside than deal with the wind and slippery conditions. *cough...April 27...cough*

You and me both

Today was actually a beautiful cool day. Went out running to fend off some moody blues and of course for that ever looming April 27th deadline! I googled my route after I got in and it was about 4 miles total. I would say I probably ran about 3.5 of the 4.

Jog 5 min
Race pace-3 min
jog 90 sec
Race pace 5 min
jog 2.5 min
race pace 3 min
jog 90 seconds
race pace- 5 min
Jog/ran (rogging?) the rest of the way home about 5 min
10 min pilates video

 

[Deleted member 36123]

40 minutes all up today

- 20 minutes of powerwalking
- 20 minutes of strength (weights, squats, abs)

 

[*Kristina*]

30 min. yoga
30 min. rollerblade