Hitting the Gym- Your Daily Workout

Originally Posted by farleyv

Since I am on my feet all day, I like the weights. You get to sit down!!!

But I tried a gym membership and found I really don't like working out with other people around. At that time, my son had a weight machine. So I just used it here.

But, I think I get enough exercise just working about the house and property. And soon, I will be cleaning a horse stall and pushing the wheelbarrow up a ramp to empty, and lugging a saddle about and lifting it up onto our horse.

Actually that's the kind of exercise I like!

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GOSH, I miss those horsey days and barn work. My fear was since selling my horse last November and no longer "working" off the board for my horse, I would gain weight. Barn chores are a great workout. I still ride and train a friend's horse, but it is not the same calorie burning work as having your own horse...... Congratz on your horse (if you found one yet ) and new exercise program

Well, I have come down with a really, really nasty cold... so unfortunately no gym for me today. :sad: The only workout I'm gonna be doing is getting up for more kleenex and cough drops!

Good luck everyone!

Originally Posted by cmedeiros17

Zumba is basically like super charged aerobic dancing- Here's an excerpt I copied from the studio I go to website:

"What is Zumba? Zumba is hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Together we can make you look and feel amazing by just dancing!"

By the end of class I am always drenched in sweat and feeling great lol. My friends and I are pretty much addicted to Zumba

The classes I go to are an hour long and they just keep playing songs straight through and there's a different routine for each song. There are also some classes that are toning and we use weights. And one class they do is mixed up with toning/zumba and kickboxing!!!! Those really give you a great workout!!!

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Has anyone tried the Zumba Total Transformation DVDs ?

I bought this set the other day, and all that has come up so far is "Exercise Live" background music. Where do I go for a basics “workout” where it teaches individual moves working up to the full dance step ? And btw, my dvd player doesn't even have a menu function or title button. ...

Is anyone like me where they can't do Zumba? I must have awful coordination but it goes too fast for me and I can't follow the workouts from the DVDs :/ and I can't even imagine going to class and embarassing myself
Today I'm going for a walk with my dad, meeting him at the park during his lunch break. After that I think I will do insanity. I dunno if the park thing is a good idea in this heat but we will see how it goes

I haven't tried Zumba yet, so can't say . But I would love to get the DVD if there is one ??? Because, I workout at home. My daily schedule is so different from day to day that I have to workout whenever I can and don't want to have to go to a class with a scheduled time. I am determined to lose those TEN pounds.....

Originally Posted by ut0pia

Is anyone like me where they can't do Zumba? I must have awful coordination but it goes too fast for me and I can't follow the workouts from the DVDs :/ and I can't even imagine going to class and embarassing myself

Today I'm going for a walk with my dad, meeting him at the park during his lunch break. After that I think I will do insanity. I dunno if the park thing is a good idea in this heat but we will see how it goes

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Believe me- I know the steps look fast!!! I find it easier to go to a live class rather do the DVDS. If you have any questions the teacher will show you the steps. There was one step I was constantly trying to keep up with but once she showed me how it was really done it was SOOOO much easier. Also, you will build up endurance and speed the more you do it. At first it might feel hard to keep up....but you will get there!!! Don't give up!!!

Since I don't have a gym membership insanity is perfect for me as mydaily workout, especially since the weather doesn't really allow running or walking outside at this point.
I will also try to get more Zumba DVD's and give it another try...
I hate working out in the summer, I get so lazy because of the heat. I feel like my body is expending enough calories just in trying to cool itself down.

Originally Posted by Feralvr

OMG

Just the temp. alone would do me in!!!

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The temp is pretty similar to summer weather where I live It certainly makes you feel like you did an insane workout, because you're sweating within 5 minutes!!

I had to take five days off to get over my cold, but I was back at it today with 30m on the bike and then my usual arm/leg reps! Ugh, I hope I didn't lose much progress this week...

Originally Posted by ut0pia

Since I don't have a gym membership insanity is perfect for me as mydaily workout, especially since the weather doesn't really allow running or walking outside at this point.
I will also try to get more Zumba DVD's and give it another try...
I hate working out in the summer, I get so lazy because of the heat. I feel like my body is expending enough calories just in trying to cool itself down.

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You don't have to do the steps perfectly. Just move to the music - it's intoxicating... And when I get bored - back the stationary bike for an hour with a book. lol.

IMO 99% of people don't need a gym or expensive equipment to get in fantastic shape, just guidance and a routine. I'm not in shape now, but the best shape I was in was just on cross country and then track team, and we just did lunges and jumps and pushups and the like and a whole lot of running of course and never bothered w/ the heavy weights the football guys used.

Google P90X for example, there is next to no equipment needed there.

Or check out BodyRockTV on youtube for example:
http://www.youtube.com/user/charliejames1975

She looks amazing, and its just proper diet and her at home workouts and she rarely ever uses any kind of real equipment.

I am feeling a bit down on myself. We got one of those scales that measures your BMI, muscle mass, fat percentage, body age and viseral fat too. My measurements and calculations were not that awful. BMI is in normal range too. Fat percentage could go down a few . I used to do the FIRM workouts until about three weeks ago I switched it up and have been doing the Jillian Micheal's Ripped in 30. I have gained FIVE pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are killer workouts, so maybe my muscle is building. I am feeling bulky and bummed. OR maybe I am eating toooooo many calories. . Better watch this right away, or else I won't lose those ten pounds (well now fifteen ) by end of July.

Normally when a woman gains muscle she will gain a little weight but loose inches.

Originally Posted by Denice

Normally when a woman gains muscle she will gain a little weight but loose inches.

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Stay strong, Feralvr! You can do it!!!

Originally Posted by orangeishcat

Stay strong, Feralvr! You can do it!!!

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Thanks!!!!!! I needed to hear that . Today I am starting a list of all of my calories I eat each day. I have never kept a log before, but figured I should because that scale is telling my how many calories I should stick too to lose weight. I am feeling more motivated today.

YES, WE can do it
Lauren

Originally Posted by Denice

Normally when a woman gains muscle she will gain a little weight but loose inches.

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Thanks Denice!! I do know muscle weighs more than fat. I will keep at it, no matter what.

Feralvr, don't be discouraged. You have most likely gained muscle, which does weigh more than fat. Don't become a slave to your new scale...the most important things are how your clothes fit, less "jiggle", losing inches, and HOW YOU FEEL!

I'm a new runner. After smoking for 17 years, and quitting in January of this year, I joined a gym immediately as a healthy distraction to my nicotine cravings. I couldn't run 2 minutes straight in the beginning. Last night, I ran over 4 miles in 45 minutes. At the end of July I'm running in my first 5k race. I do lots of other cardio, such as cycling, the elliptical trainer, stair climber, etc. I need to incorporate strength training...every woman NEEDS to. Whoever said that muscles and "guns" on a woman is unattractive? I think muscle definition looks great on women, and the more muscle we build, the more calories we burn all day long...I definitely need to get on it!

The other thing we need to always remember is that we will NEVER out-train our diets. It is 80% healthy diet and 20% exercise.

Congrats to all of you who are giving it your best shot, kicking butt outdoors, at home, in a class, or at the gym!

Originally Posted by wookie130

I need to incorporate strength training...every woman NEEDS to. Whoever said that muscles and "guns" on a woman is unattractive? I think muscle definition looks great on women, and the more muscle we build, the more calories we burn all day long...I definitely need to get on it!

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I don't think you have to worry too much about getting "big." Most people who are big are that way because they tried to. If you do start weight training, just do low weight and lots of reps, like 3 sets of 25 or something. An added benefit is that will give you a better cardio workout than the bike/treadmill.

Ashli and I are looking into a gym membership...right now we are looking at the YMCA both of us can go for just 40 a month which is half the cheapest place anywhere else in town so yeah it will be fun they have a pool

I got a gym membership, and I was at the gym for most of the day yesterday. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical, some weight training, then changed into a swimsuit and went swimming for another hour, then I chilled by the pool for 20 minutes tanning (I don't burn in 20 minutes even without sunscreen)

So yea it was a good day!