Did You Exercise Today?
08-10-2010, 06:17 PM
#21
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Just finished my workout for tonight. I re-rented the Biggest Loser DVD from the library today. I'm enjoying it, and can feel that I'm improving. Though I still have lots of trouble with lunges. I don't have the balance yet and my knees don't seem to want to cooperate. I'm hoping as I lose weight I'll get stronger and be able to do them.
I have trouble with lunges too, makes my knees very painful so I can't go as deep as others. But keep trying and eventually you'll become more supple. Maybe you should try a learner Tai Chi dvd? I do a class once a week at the gym, and even though it's slow movements it totally kicks my butt, and each week I'm able to lunge/squat a little deeply and twist a little more. Also, I am 24 and the youngest in my Tai Chi class (by far) so I would say it's definitely suited to all ages/fitness levels.
Good luck with your work outs!
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~*Boo*~
08-11-2010, 02:38 AM
#22
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Location: The Adirondacks
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Thanks Boo! *hugs*
I've always wanted to try Tai Chi. I wish there were some classes nearby, but I live in a very rural area and the nearest semi-city is about 30 miles away. The local library can get most DVDs for me though, so maybe I'll look into a Tai Chi one.
It's a gorgeous day outside today, so I think I may try to do a morning walk outdoors. Have a great day everyone!
I've always wanted to try Tai Chi. I wish there were some classes nearby, but I live in a very rural area and the nearest semi-city is about 30 miles away. The local library can get most DVDs for me though, so maybe I'll look into a Tai Chi one.
It's a gorgeous day outside today, so I think I may try to do a morning walk outdoors. Have a great day everyone!
08-11-2010, 03:34 AM
#23
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Location: Morris County, NJ
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Just finished my 4 mile power walk, (sweating like a pig!) Takes me an hour. I find myself bargaining with myself the whole time- ok- one more minute at this pace, then I'll slow down- just one more block, just one more hill then...etc..) The key for me is the music on my mp3 player. Old school disco, dance, techno with a great beat keeps me going. And singing along haha.
Concerning the question about Zumba- I LOVE IT!!!! It kicks a**!
Concerning the question about Zumba- I LOVE IT!!!! It kicks a**!
08-11-2010, 03:44 AM
#24
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Location: New York City
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Woohoo!
I ran for 35 big fat minutes this morning and I am so proud! I can't believe that just 11 weeks ago I could barely run for 1 minute without feeling like I was going to die. In my 45-minute run/walk I went 5.71 kilometres (3.55 miles) and I feel like Rocky Balboa.
Congrats to all of you, Lovely Ladies, for getting out there and getting moving. We are stars!
Congrats to all of you, Lovely Ladies, for getting out there and getting moving. We are stars!
08-14-2010, 08:13 AM
#25
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Location: The Adirondacks
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Just finished my 30 minutes of low-impact aerobics and feeling good! Though my right foot feels a little swollen, not sure why. It almost feels like a sprain without the severe pain when I step on it. I'm probably just retaining water, but just in one foot? LOL
Also, I am proud to say I have gotten in some form of movement/exercise every single day (except for 1) since I returned on August 1st! This is such a huge accomplishment for me because I haven't made a conscious effort to exercise in a loooooooooong time! As much as I dread it, once I do it, I feel really happy. It does seem to be getting easier too!
Also, I am proud to say I have gotten in some form of movement/exercise every single day (except for 1) since I returned on August 1st! This is such a huge accomplishment for me because I haven't made a conscious effort to exercise in a loooooooooong time! As much as I dread it, once I do it, I feel really happy. It does seem to be getting easier too!
08-14-2010, 08:34 AM
#26
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Location: St. Paul, MN
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Lunges will make your knees hurt if you do them wrong. I found a good video that shows how to do them the right way because its hard to explain. YouTube - The 'Right' Way to Do Lunges
08-14-2010, 09:13 AM
#28
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Lunges will make your knees hurt if you do them wrong. I found a good video that shows how to do them the right way because its hard to explain. YouTube - The 'Right' Way to Do Lunges
In the video that I'm doing, they start their lunge from a standing position shoulder width apart, and then they take the foot back (instead of forward) and go down into the lunge position.
I think I'm just carrying too much weight right now, because even holding a chair and doing it very slowly, it hurts my knees.
I've just been modifying that movement when they get to it on the tape. Instead of a lunge, I just take my leg back and press my heel flat like a runner's stretch.
I hope someday I'll be able to do lunges successfully.
08-14-2010, 04:14 PM
#30
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I think in the DVD I've been doing, they are doing reverse lunges. I have been trying my best, but I can't get the full range of motion yet. I've been researching knee exercises and welcome any other ideas/suggestions. Thanks J.
