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Welcome to the April Exercise Thread

bopper — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 21:18:09 GMT

Welcome to April everyone!!

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hoosieroriginal — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 21:33:31 GMT

Sure is great to be able to get out for two walks every day now that the weather is warmer! Enjoying springtime!

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bopper — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 12:06:33 GMT

Good Morning and Happy April 1st! Seems I have been waitnig for April for like "forever" hahah, I do that when I live in the great North Country!

Welcome hoosieroriginal, I love to get out and walk also. Hope you can get out this wekend and walk. We're only in the 20's right now, chily!

I'll be doing Pilates and getting outside, supposed to be sunny today and tomorrow. Of course my the end of next week our weather guy is "excited" that we may get a big snow storm. Blaaaaaaa

Not much else going on here, so enjoy your weekend!

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Mmsfoxxie — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 12:42:16 GMT

Oh, dear. I momentarily forgot that it was the first of the month and posted in the March thread. On this iPad, I can't copy and paste. Oh, well.

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Mmsfoxxie — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 18:59:40 GMT

I got on my computer and cut and pasted this post from the March thread to this one:

Happy Saturday, everybody! We're supposed to see some sun today! Mid 50's they say. Hard to feel too good about, though, because of the bad weather over east. That's March for you.

@DrKelli, I meant to give condolences about your mom. Sounds tragic. My brother was killed in 2011 and we haven't gotten over it yet. A death is bad enough but to be killed is even more tragic.

Zumba for me this morning and maybe a mile or two on the track. Yesterday, I walked two miles and went to what I thought was going to be my regular cardio class....I was ready to sweat, lol. Turned out that we had a sub. Instead of doing a class to replicate what we were there for, she did what she teaches in her regular class which is what she calls smooth dancing. I call it an extended warm up or cool down...boring. Not knocking her because she's good at what she does. It just wasn't what I wanted right then, lol. My mind kept wondering to what I had to do later so I cut the class short. I kind of felt I was rude leaving early....only because there were only about eight people there. Maybe others got the memo, lol.

Anybody here know someone that's a Red Hatter? Do they like it?

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Mmsfoxxie — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 11:07:40 GMT

Had one of my sleepless nights. I layed down around 10:30 to watch SNL which comes on at 10:37 pm. Well, I dozed off to awaken at 11:45. Dozed off again to awaken round 3:50. After about an hour, I gave up trying to go back to sleep. One of the side effects of getting older, I think. Oh, well.

Had a great Zumba class yesterday along with a nice walk. I think today will be a rest day.

I'm gonna repeat my question from a previous post: does anyone know someone that is/was a Red Hatter? I just joined.

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Iluvlucy — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 11:32:16 GMT

Before I forget, no Mssfoxxie, I do not know any Red Hat ladies...sorry. I do slightly remember someone talking about it one time though and saying how fun it was. Where they were hit by the tornado was where we just lived before here...Va Beach was hit pretty hard Friday night.

Supposed to see the sun today here too bopper, it's been a while. We even had some snow mixed in with our rain this week, it's been very damp and chilly. Cloudy and in the 30's this morning but supposed to warm up.

Friday was a total wash-out but I loved it. Got a lot of cleaning done and even steamed all of my floors. My gf has been depressed with our gloomy weather so I had her over for brunch. It was so nice, rain was pouring and the fireplace was roaring...she played with Lucy on the floor for a long time which made her laugh a lot. Lucy must have known because she was in rare form and performed a lot.

Yesterday we did a good work-out with TRX straps, weighted bars, rowing machine, jump-rope, pilates machine(with the box), power-tower, bands(did a new exercise I saw online and I loved it), followed with a 3-mile run. Then went out for clam-chowder and to Beauty and the Beast...I really enjoyed it.

We're loading up the bikes today and heading East. Since the trails are a mess we're going to do one of our old routes(when used to live here) along the Potomac. Waving to all!

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bopper — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 19:01:07 GMT

Happy Sunday everyone, it's finally a gorgeous day here, 58! I have gone to the trail 3 times alone, not with Logan...much more peaceful! Hahah Raking some in the backyard where the sun hits, made a loaf of bread and soup.

Foxxie we have a Red hatter group here but I don't know anyone in it. I think I"m old enough to be in it!!

Lucy glad your seeing sun today also, sure does the soul wonders doesn't it. I lost my bike pump, been searching for over 2 hours and it was driving me nuts. DH finally found it behind the big snow scoop ( which I had looked there earlier and didn't see it) Cudos to him!

I saw VB had tornados, did you get any of that weather there?

Nomless you doing okay?

MickD trail for you today?

New friends and old, I hope your having a nice weekend!

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Mmsfoxxie — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 10:38:10 GMT

Good morning, everyone. Drat, I should have went grocery shopping over the weekend. I'll either have to stop by the store that I'm not crazy about or leave early enough to go to the one I like going to in Indiana. I live on the Illinois borderline so Indiana is a hop and a skip from me. I get my gas there because it's cheaper. We won't run out of food before next weekend but we don't have the 'go to' items like whole wheat bread and half & half, a must have for my coffee.

I'm looking forward to my favorite exercise schedule day. A nice mix of cardio and weights.

Enjoy your day, everyone.

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DrKelli — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:24:00 GMT

Good morning, all. I had a horrible night last night--I have insomnia on Sunday nights. When I worked in H***, I understood why, last night, no clue and then at 12:30, my jack russell got up and got a drink of water and went outside. About 3 seconds after she got back in bed, she barfed up all that water, which I then rolled over in. I got up and soaked up as much water as I could and changed my top and slept on top of the covers. I know she felt bad about it so I didn't get too mad about it, but it was the cherry on top of insomnia. I'm sure I will fall asleep very early tonight.

This week is my usual mix of workouts, except the trainer/instructor that I take the most classes from is in England (where he is from) for a bachelor party, so we have subs for the 2 classes and the other woman in my small group training and I are meeting and using one of the challenge workouts that he gives us once in awhile. They are kind of like Cross Fit WOD.

I hope you all had a good weekend--we're expecting snow again tomorrow. I heard this morning that this was the driest winter season on record for the Denver area.

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bopper — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 16:53:44 GMT

Morning everyone, Just finished a Reformer workout and will do Bodyblade this afternoon. Not sure about outside stuff, raining now and lots of standing water from snow melt.

Dr.Kelli we are also expecting snow on Thursday into Friday. We got spoiled yesterday as it got up to 60, it was wonderful wearing no jacket. Even raked a little. I used to have a Jack Russel mix that adopted us and he was a stinker. I'm sorry he pitched his water on the bed and then you had to roll in it on top of already being awake. Hopefully tonight you will be tired and sleep. Have fun in class! Oh my son and dil live in Denver, they said not much snow this year either. We were also under and we rarely are under.

foxxie I really dislike grocery shopping, I just want to get in and get out and get home. I really don't spend much time in town when I go. Enjoy your class of cardio and weights

Lucy did you enjoy your weekend, did you bike? How are you feeling and DH and DS?

Nomless opening day whoop whoop!!!! Tigers are on at 4 today EST, so I'll be watching. .

Enjoy the day everyone!

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Mmsfoxxie — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:03:06 GMT

I assume Jack Russell is your dog, @DrKelli? Yeah, you can expect all things that kids do, dogs will do. Over drank, I guess. As you get older, that insomia will happen more often, lol.

I've been meaning to ask you...how many classes do you do a day? Are there rules for that...to protect your bone health? I know at least two of the instructors where I go that have had knee replacements. One seems to be in her forties.

@bopper, our forecast for Thursday or Friday is possible snow but not like what you had. In fact, I think it will be more rain than snow. It's about fifty today so the ground is still warm.

You reminded me...I think we have a body blade around here someplace. Hubby ordered it a couple of years ago, looked at it and that was that, lol.

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Iluvlucy — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:39:55 GMT

Morning everyone. We're in the 30's and overcast so I need to get some time on the trails today before the heat sets in.

I already forgot what I read...ugh. Dr. Kelli...hope you had a better night.

bopper...yes, we did bike and were gone all day then went out for Mexican food. We saw all the Osprey nests and they all had Ospreys flying in and out of them. How is your dad feeling?

Mssfoxxie...depends more what you do than length or number of classes...like mixing it up instead of taking 3 intense HIIT classes in a row. Also, as you know, everyone is different so what one can do may be too much for someone else...and it's how you work up to it and what kind of shape you're in. I've had many discussions with PT's, Exercise Physiologists, and ortho docs regarding this...they said there are a lot of myths out there that people fall prey to..like "running and squats are bad for your knees". I ran(and squatted heavier weights) for years and my knees are still really strong...I have friends that never ran and have bad knees. This tendonitis in the ball of my foot is killing me with Barre class on my tippy-toes so keeping my foot planted.

Monday is my big gym morning so I leave early. Then got groceries at Walmart...came home and did 6-miles...saw a snake that didn't even flinch when he saw us.

Heading to the gym this morning...hope it isn't as crowded as yesterday...then want to get some good hiking/trail-running in if it doesn't rain too much. Trying a new instructor today...I really like two ladies and even sent the group exercise leader an email telling her how much I enjoyed them.

Oh...the one wants me to try her "MOI" class after PIYO so I'm going to do that. But I don't see it on the schedule this week. It's a SPIN class but you have the heart-rate monitor board up front like OTF(Orange Theory Fitness) so it's more personal.

You okay nomless?? Wonder if SFGirl ran her marathon, I can't remember when it was.

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nomless — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:42:47 GMT

Well, guess who didn't notice a new month has started? LOL. Over the weekend, I posted on the old thread, noting my glee in the change of seasons and changing my sheets from the cozy furry ones to crisp fresh percale.

Yesterday afternoon, I washed my hair and decided it needed to be cut. Called for an appt, and my stylist had a cancellation for current time slot. I'm only 5 minutes away, so I scooted right over. Nice to get immediate gratification.

Let's see.....I have only news, and can't remember the posts I just read. 2ish we could see all posts. At least the login info has been fixed..

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DrKelli — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:15:19 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie--my JRT is named Lexi--haha! I never thought just giving a breed would also be a name, but it is a good name to consider for future dogs!! LOL

Much better night last night--everyone went right to sleep. Except me and I ended up taking a melatonin because I wasn't going to have the same kind of night.

We use the same kind of monitors that Orange Theory does and I always like to see it after Zumba because that is the greatest amount of calories burned for me! When I teach, I actually get into the red zone. The instructor whose classes I got to most is out of the country this week, so I won't get my individual session on Friday and today, the other woman in my small group class and I are doing one of the 'paper' challenge workouts he gives us once in awhile. It is called the final countdown and you start with 100 reps of something, the next exercise is 90, then 80, etc. Each round is a different exercise--squats, push ups, bicep curls etc. I think this one actually starts with 1000 meter row. They are pretty tough workouts.

It's snowing today and it is wet, sloppy snow. boo. but my lawn needs it.

I think I ALMOST have my new Zumba song down so that I won't look stupid in front of class on Thursday. I brought up teaching a couple zumba classes at a safety conference in August to one of the board members of the association sponsoring the conference. I was on that board for 8 years too. She's going to bring it up at their next meeting, so I hope it works out! That gives me several months to put together a whole class (and memorize all the routines!) Keep your fingers crossed!

I hope you all have a great day.

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:27:33 GMT

Good morning, everyone.

I'm sure you'll do fine, @DrKelli. I always admire the instructors who do these classes and remember all of the routines. And when one misses a step, we have a good laugh with her/him because we appreciate how difficult it is to always remember. Add to that, telling us 'right' and you have to do 'left'. It would make me crazy or should I say crazier, lol.

Senior boot camp and flexibility are on the agenda for me today. Love my Tuesdays.

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DrKelli — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:22:50 GMT

YES! The mirror thing is really hard and when I travel, I have to face the same direction as the class, so then my footwork changes! You are taught to NOT give verbal cues, so when I am learning choreography, I build those nonverbal cues into the routine!

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MickD — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 18:20:16 GMT

Hi everyone! I jogged yesterday on the treadmill 2.5 mi/33 min.

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bopper — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 19:11:38 GMT

Hey all, its about 45 here and very cold wind but I still walked outside and also did an hour of Pilates and Bodyblade followed.

Nomless you can see everyone posts if you scroll down and click 'view discussion in a popup' . That 's what I do.

MickD good job!, I'm enjoying being outside more now that the walking isn't snowy and slippery.

Dr.Kelli I had a Jack Russel and he was a handful. His name was Jack, after my grandpa who also was a stinker!

I think you'll do fine with your class, it's hard in a mirror though for me anyways.

Foxxie enjoy your bootcamp and flexibility class. We sure can all use more flexibility.

Lucy how ya doing? Biking, running, classes oh my!

Watching my Tigers play today after yesterdays was cancelled by rain. Doing good too! Yay..............

Have a good one!

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DrKelli — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 19:50:24 GMT

My Tuesday partner in crime and I had a pretty hard workout--we rowed 3500 meters between the two of us. When one of us was on the rowing machine, rowing 250 meters, the other was doing another exercise, like box jumps, chest press, push ups, bicycle crunches etc. The rower was the timer, so it was a pretty tough workout. We had someone take a picture that we could send to our trainer so he would know that we worked very hard while he was gone.

@bopper, I had a Welsh Terrier named Jack--after the character Jack on Will and Grace, because he was crazy like that. My biggest complaint about Lexi is that she is a mouser and I can't stand it when she brings them in the house. My other dog, Kevin, is some kind of terrier, but he is very sweet natured.