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Welcome to the April Exercise Check In

bopper — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:43:47 GMT

Welcome to April!

Re: Welcome to the April Exercise Check In

bopper — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:54:49 GMT

I thought I would start our April thread in case I forgot later this week!

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nomless — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:28:56 GMT

Hi, all, happy April!

Well, today I'm bummed. Last night I did the bike longer than usual with higher resistance than usual, and today, my hip hurts. I think it's the hip flexor muscle and not the implant, but I am nervous about it. I suspect the longer/harder part of yesterday's session on the bike strained the muscle. So, today, I don't know what to do. I need to rest my foot and my hip, which reduced my options. I guess when I get home, I'll look for an upper body DVD, something by Coffey-Meyer I suppose. Or maybe Katami. There must be something in all those DVDs that I can do!

Wishing you all a good day.

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MickD — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 21:38:37 GMT

My upper body is killllllllling me. Did an easy session of Pilates with the cardio rebounder for 30 min. Nomless - I hope your hip feels better....that's an unnerving feeling....pain is not good.

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bopper — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 23:57:52 GMT

Happy April Fool's Day everyone! Finally I can say "April" . Right now though we are getting a cold rain. It's 42 outside, warmer tomorrow and then the next 7 days only in the 30's. Yes I know it's warmer almost everywhere but we are still in our winter clothes and have a lot of snow in our yards.

I didn't do anything today. Had errands to do and chiropractor so just took the day off.

MickD why is your upper body so sore?

Nomless sorry about your sore hips. My flexors hurt most days too but I have my own hips but I do think biking can irritate that. My feet hurt too, maybe I have what you have.. Who knows. Always something hey?

Pppmint thinking about all your doing, and how tiring this job is for you... I hope your making headway!

FUTURE, Canine, Judy, Tony, Everyone peeking in here ( and I do see you) have a blessed evening!

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NoTan4Me — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 02:34:52 GMT

Hi ladies!!! I thought I'd pop in before there were an overwhelming number of posts!

Lots of old friends here and even more names I don't recognize!

Just want to let you all know that I am (at age 52) graduating college next month (with my 2nd degree) in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences! I'm still not sure "what I want to be when I grow up," but I am currently preparing to take a certification exam to become a Health Fitness Specialist. I am both incredibly scared and excited!

I've been busying myself with Zumba and Pound classes at my gym, after putting on hold my hopes of participating in a 5k due to back pain (that on the heels of fracturing my ankle over the summer)

I'm looking forward to catching up with some old friends here, and getting acquainted with those who are new to me!

Have a lovely evening, all!

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nomless — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 03:12:40 GMT

NoTan, how awesome it is to see you again!! Congratulations on finishing you program and setting new goals. Way to go!!! I hope we'll see more of you. I continue to do my workouts as best and as often as I can.

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vonIam — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:09:27 GMT

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bopper — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:11:32 GMT

Morning, dreary here today but it's warmer...

Today I did 3 miles on the treadmill and also 20 on the Total Gym doing my own thing, 10 reps 1 legged squats, then 10 on the other leg, then count down 9 and 9 and so forth, then did chin ups and pull ups using this method, oblique twisters, and some stretching..

NoTan so happy to see you here again . It's been a while! Congratulation on your accomplishments, so very awesome you are graduating...Way Cool!

Von Hi to you!

Nomless almost the weekend! I didn't get to have time to look for the rice cooker this week again. I was in a hurry and ran into everyone I knew there so had to bi pass again but I will get there sooner or later.

FUTURE I know your busy, hoping to catch up with you this weekend.

Hard to believe we are now saying Easter time....I'm glad though...although we won't see sandals or capri's here for some time to come. Yard full of snow..

Okay better get on to the next task.

Have a good day!

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MickD — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 21:41:49 GMT

TG intermediate done......Bopper - my upper body and arms are spaghetti due to the TG!!!! That's a good thing as I never used them for running! NoTan - congrats on your 2nd degree!!!! WooHoo!

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caninefitchi — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 04:29:24 GMT

Hey all,

I stay out of here when I've been in a bad mood and I've been in a bad mood as of late. Loss doesn't bring out the best in me. Have been trying to combat that with a serious program of exercising. Kind of a mess, but it's working to a degree. Core Fusion, Gilad, Tai Chi, and barre work. Picked up Barre 3 from here (QVC) and have fallen in love with it. Gentle little moves which kill my body the next day or two. Probably a good thing at the moment as it motivates me to keep at it or suffer the consequences of being tight and achy.

Bopper hi! Wish I could send you some of the spring weather we've been treated to this season. Hang in there, it will come! Has to.

Healing wishes for your hip nomless.

Patty, whenever you are able to peek in, all my best with your move. You take care of you.

MickD and NoTan, nice to meet you. Hi Von. Congratulations NoTan and enjoy. Should be some exciting opportunities with that education. Cool. Waving to FUTURE, Tony, anyone else I didn't mean to forget if I did.

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nomless — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 17:28:15 GMT

Hi, Canine. It sounds like you could use a hug, consider one sent. It's good to see you again. You're doing a nice mix of programs, gentle and stretchy. I bet they feel good.

Hi, MickD, good job on your upper body with TG.

Hi, Bopper, I hope your day is a good one.

Patty, Cater, wishing you a good day, too!

Yesterday I was sort of under the weather....felt bad but got through the workday. Slept when I got home, so no workout. Today my hip is a little better, my foot is still a little sore, so I'll probably do just the bike tonight. I'll keep the resistance low so I don't aggravate my hip. Since it is a little better, I'm hopeful that it's just muscle soreness and not a problem with the implant. But I'd be less worried if it would just stop hurting altogether!

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bopper — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:14:42 GMT

Happy Good Friday to you all!

Today I did the treadmill on a slight incline and then TG bi's, tri's, inner and outer thighs..My upper back is sore from yesterdays workout too.

MickD I am glad you are liking the TG, I really get lots of use out of mine.

Canine, sending hugs to you. Loss is a difficult thing and it takes so much out of you. I think your workout as nomless said are a great mix of everything we all should be doing. I am lacking on the stretching...

Nomless I hope you are feeling better. Take care of your hip and foot. I only did 2 miles today because my foot hurt...My hip flexors are so tight too. But we keep plugging alone!

Pppmint you've had a long week, lots of work cleaning and moving....I hope it's coming along nicely for everyone! Safe trip back home!

I was looking at Josie Maran's self tanning oil, has all 5 starts..I may try it..I like her Argan Oil and cheek sticks a lot.

We're very cold today, yesterday 50, today 28 with a wind chill of 11....yes 11.....no sandals here for a while...all next week only the 30's.

Take care everyone!

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MickD — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:34:50 GMT

Hi everyone! TGIGF!!!!! I just did a fun TG with the rebounder and some core stuff and a few arm bicep tricep stuff. Bopper - the more I use it the more I like it....I was using it while on the phone with my sis.....she can talk more than me!

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nomless — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 00:45:29 GMT

I did 40 min cardio, 30 on bike with no resistance, 5 on elliptical and on treadmill. I took it pretty easy....I hope my foot and hip are ok tomorrow.

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nomless — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:40:31 GMT

One hour cardio done, mostly on the bike, a git on the elliptical. I found I can read while doing the bike. That made the time pass faster. I wish all who celebrate Easter a happy holiday. Have a good weekend, everyone.

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nomless — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 16:50:40 GMT

70 min cardio done. Soon will head out to join friends for Easter dinner. Happy wishes to all.

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NoTan4Me — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 19:10:12 GMT

Thanks for the welcome back! This group is always the warmest! xoxo

Wishing everyone a Happy Passover and Happy Easter!

Back to the gym tomorrow to work off all the goodies and wine!

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bopper — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:39:55 GMT

Happy Easter everyone and Happy Passover!

Not much went on here today which is fine. Church and brunch with the family . Then home and watched a movie and did a little shoveling and chopping of snow.

Made some apple sauce and apple bread and now watching The Red Wings.

MickD glad you are liking your TG. I really do like mine too and lots you can do on it.

Nomless good job working out today...I got nothin!

Notan I'm back at it tomorrow as well.

Cold here only in the low 20's when we left for church and got to about 34 today. At least we had sun and no snow flakes.

Pppmint hope you had a nice Easter as well and your temps are much warmer than here.

Have a good night everyone!

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Jody67 — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 02:18:46 GMT

I purchased a fitbit in January and would like to join a group am I in the right area (blush)