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Post by storygirl727 on Dec 20, 2012 17:32:05 GMT -5
Busy, busy Christmas time!! Only had a few minutes - so I jumped rope x200 today. I felt like a bit of a patsy... But at least I did something!!
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Post by sweetgrace on Dec 20, 2012 17:57:20 GMT -5
Oh my goodness! I need a jump rope! That sounds like a blast. That's great exercise! Good thinking!
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kelli
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Post by kelli on Dec 20, 2012 18:05:10 GMT -5
How have I forgotten how to jumprope? : )
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Post by DanielleBaucom on Dec 21, 2012 17:23:55 GMT -5
Storygirl- super cool!! I need to get my rope out. :-)
Today, I did:
4 sets:
10 squats, 40 lb
10 deadlift, 40 lb
10-15 sec dead hang
10 flutter kicks (x4)
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Post by beckyd on Dec 28, 2012 0:26:18 GMT -5
Are the kettle bell routines safe for your knees? The reason I cringe at the thought of lunges is because my left knee twinges occasionally and I'm afraid I'll hurt it if I'm not careful.
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Post by Emily on Dec 28, 2012 9:39:53 GMT -5
Just make sure that you don't use weight that is too heavy to start out with until your knee is stronger. Do some proper stretching regularly, and take lunges and things easy, not to deep or fast, and you should be good. Your knee should strengthen and won't twinge so much anymore.
Just be careful, and pay to attention to the pain. Exercise should make you feel tired, and your muscles worked, but it should not hurt you, of course.
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Post by DanielleBaucom on Dec 28, 2012 9:43:58 GMT -5
Not much time today....
But I got in
2 sets of 8 mountain climbers
30 situps
10 push ups
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Post by beckyd on Dec 28, 2012 23:56:32 GMT -5
Thanks Emily.
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Post by andreahope on Dec 29, 2012 11:50:33 GMT -5
Becky.......also make sure you don't extend your knee over your foot or ankle. Your knee should stay above or behind your ankle to protect the knee joint. This is accomplished by placing your lunge foot far enough out and making sure your body movement is more downward rather than forward once you have that front foot positioned. Does that make any sense?
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Post by beckyd on Dec 29, 2012 12:52:05 GMT -5
Yes it does Andrea. Thanks for the tip.
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Post by andreahope on Dec 29, 2012 22:25:09 GMT -5
Today I did a 15 minute Kettlebell workout and was so glad I just turned the DVD on and made myself start!  |
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Post by andreahope on Dec 31, 2012 21:45:57 GMT -5
Oh my......as active as I have been all my life, I just discovered I am a WIMP!! I just did 15 minutes of intense exercise and I am a noodle!! Serene would have had to shut her eyes as I did my girl push-ups. And, all I've been able to use is a 10 pound kettle bell. I think soon I'll be able to graduate to a 15 pound, but I can't believe how weak I got this past year. My chemo nurses did tell me that chemo deteriorates the muscles. I am thankful I am making progress and building strength slowly. This is what I did:
20 tactical lunges
20 hockey lunges
20 one arm bell swings, each side
10 windmills, each side
Up to 8 reps girl push-ups in door to floor
10 side/side/front arm extensions
30 seconds Superman
2 minutes kettle bell circle
20 abdominal leg extensions
Whew...........water........
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Post by DanielleBaucom on Jan 1, 2013 13:25:14 GMT -5
Niiice!!!
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Post by angieg on Jan 1, 2013 14:55:43 GMT -5
Normally, I run miles, at a steady pace- about 3-4 miles. On one of the THM's recommendations, I looked up Dr. Mercola's peak 8- and watched a video on "sand sprints". Says you can get a better workout in 20 minutes by sprinting, recover for 90 seconds- do that 8 times. Wow. That was tough! I know it was mentioned in the book too, but the video really helped me understand it better. I will try doing this 2X week. Seems too easy when I'm used to 45 minutes of running, but we'll see what happens. Being a THM is so awesome! Here's the link to the video: fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/videos.aspx |
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Post by trimmerhealthierme on Jan 1, 2013 17:45:52 GMT -5
I just completed Bob's Workout (Part of his Inside out Method Series) 30 min. I did workout one. Phew!! My arms are still shaking!! =)
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