I did quads and hamstrings by myself today. Squats, Bulgarian squats, dead lifts and leg curls. I think I got it right. There is so much for me to remember but I'm slowly learning.
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The Exercise Motivation Thread - 2014
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I did build a saw horse for thin wood, not much sweating, but I truly felt previous days now 
At the morning I did unload tractor trailer of tree surfaces, which come out from wood trunk when they do cut trunk to planks at sawmill. I did use those to build saw horse as those don't cost anything.
I was bit lazy and made all cuts with chainsaw, my arms did not feel like using other kind of saw.
My attempt was to build saw horse, cut some branches and then chop those to firewood, but I could not make that chopping bit, feet hurt too much because of previous days activities, so I kind of missed my planned workout for today.
I did saw enough wood to keep me chopping few upcoming days though, so I will get some exercise.
At the morning I did unload tractor trailer of tree surfaces, which come out from wood trunk when they do cut trunk to planks at sawmill. I did use those to build saw horse as those don't cost anything.
I was bit lazy and made all cuts with chainsaw, my arms did not feel like using other kind of saw.
My attempt was to build saw horse, cut some branches and then chop those to firewood, but I could not make that chopping bit, feet hurt too much because of previous days activities, so I kind of missed my planned workout for today.
I did saw enough wood to keep me chopping few upcoming days though, so I will get some exercise.
I did read a bit about getting stronger.
One recommendation was that there would be 2 to 3 exercise days and then resting day, but in addition to that, there would be one week without workouts every 6 to 8 weeks.
Reasoning behind that was that body will stop improving and needs more rest to fully recover and gaining of strength should happen even during resting, but more importantly when starting exercising after that week full of rest, body will react much better and strength will build up faster than without such long break period.
Worth to test, I think.
It seems to be that my arms have grown in last 4 days a bit again, but that is as I have been doing hours of picking up, lifting and throwing in last days, long duration, not so much of heavy and hundreds of repeats.
One recommendation was that there would be 2 to 3 exercise days and then resting day, but in addition to that, there would be one week without workouts every 6 to 8 weeks.
Reasoning behind that was that body will stop improving and needs more rest to fully recover and gaining of strength should happen even during resting, but more importantly when starting exercising after that week full of rest, body will react much better and strength will build up faster than without such long break period.
Worth to test, I think.
It seems to be that my arms have grown in last 4 days a bit again, but that is as I have been doing hours of picking up, lifting and throwing in last days, long duration, not so much of heavy and hundreds of repeats.
I just read an article today about this, but specific to running. Same principle, muscle/structure rebuilding requires rest. The article mentioned scaling back on runs every 3-5 weeks. It makes sense. I've got several of the symptoms: messed up circadian rhythm, not sleeping enough, tired all the time, legs feel like lead...I'm going to scale back this week. I'm taking an Ambien tonight, I have an important interview tomorrow.
I tried something new today: yoga! My Bing Health & Fitness app has a 30 min The Fat-Burning Yoga Workout that I thought I'd give a try. It was hard for a beginner's workout! I am so stiff and inflexible, this will be a great thing to incorporate into the week. It says to only do it 1-2 times per week, and never back-to-back days. I'm sweating and my heart is racing, but I didn't have a high-impact workout and I think that's a good thing right now. My shin splints are almost gone but I'm noticing tightening in other areas so this will be very helpful. And I didn't have to spend a dime.
Scaling back some this week, so I ran 20 min this morning. It's a good thing too, since I'm a little sore from yesterday's yoga. I couldn't hold the poses for as long as I was supposed to and only did one set each, but I'm telling you that stuff is harder than it looks! I think it will be a keeper though.
I was supposed to do 40 mins cardio yesterday but I was so tired I slept for 1 1/2 hrs instead. Rohan told me that if I start to dread working out then I am over training and the first thing to do is drop cardio. I went to bed early last night and had a sleep in also. I really needed it.
Today I did shoulders and abs by myself. Each time I work out at home I get better at it. I added weight for my shoulder press too.! Yay! I have two days rest now. I love my rest days now. I don't feel guilty anymore. Rest is a good thing.
Today I did shoulders and abs by myself. Each time I work out at home I get better at it. I added weight for my shoulder press too.! Yay! I have two days rest now. I love my rest days now. I don't feel guilty anymore. Rest is a good thing.
I agree with Rohan's advice. It makes sense that dread would be an early sign. I still feel guilty about rest days and it's completely in my head. I know better.
I even feel guilty about scaling back on my runs. Not terribly, but I do still feel a little guilt. Today I only ran 16:30 min, with the last 2 min pushing myself. I've got finals to study for, but I'm feeling a little burned out and my house is disgusting. I'd be able to focus better if my house were cleaner.
I even feel guilty about scaling back on my runs. Not terribly, but I do still feel a little guilt. Today I only ran 16:30 min, with the last 2 min pushing myself. I've got finals to study for, but I'm feeling a little burned out and my house is disgusting. I'd be able to focus better if my house were cleaner.
I did 3 hours of sweating work. Used lawn mover and chainsaw to cut down bushes, I got a lot of new area to my yard and even cats seemed to like it as they rolled on their backs on ground where was before those awful bushes.
I have been quite tired last few days too, sleeping too little, but last night I got quite ok amount of sleep, hopefully tomorrow too, so that I could start some real exercising again. I have found out that when tired or stressed it is quite pointless, sure one does sweat and feels tired, but somehow there is no gains from it, even rest is not really resting then.
I have been quite tired last few days too, sleeping too little, but last night I got quite ok amount of sleep, hopefully tomorrow too, so that I could start some real exercising again. I have found out that when tired or stressed it is quite pointless, sure one does sweat and feels tired, but somehow there is no gains from it, even rest is not really resting then.
I totally agree!
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Hi @peaches08....Can I ask you how you schedule your 30 minutes or longer workouts (yoga or running) into your busy schedule?
Do you do them first thing in the morning, before breakfast....or do you wait till after work/school?
Since your schedule changes, do you find that you have an optimum time of doing the exercises? Morning or evening?
@cat nap I usually exercise first thing after coffee, before breakfast. That way I'm not fighting a full stomach or GERD. My schedule is busy, yes. I have to make time to exercise. If it means getting up at 4 am on days of clinical to have coffee then run, so be it. When I start work full time on the floor, I'll have to schedule a day off on one of those days. Floor nursing is hard work all on its own, but that's no excuse for me to quit and I have to remember that.
Yoga days for now are short since I can't hold poses for very long. I'm pretty sure that I'm holding them long enough for me though, since my muscles are already a little sore from yoga just 5 hours ago!
Yoga days for now are short since I can't hold poses for very long. I'm pretty sure that I'm holding them long enough for me though, since my muscles are already a little sore from yoga just 5 hours ago!
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Thanks @peaches08 I was hoping you were going to say evenings..
But 4 am?
Thanks for mentioning that Bing Health and Fitness App as well. I think because my neck muscles are so tight, and to relieve stress, Yoga might just be a fun thing to try. At least it would loosen the body, as you said. Will look at that app, later tonight.
@cat nap if afternoons are better for you, that's fine. It isn't for me at this time due to my feet KILLING me after clinical and GERD. On my off days I obviously wait until later to get up.
That app has been awesome. It came pre-loaded on Windows 8.1. If you can't find it, just look up beginner's yoga workouts.
That app has been awesome. It came pre-loaded on Windows 8.1. If you can't find it, just look up beginner's yoga workouts.
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@peaches08 I am more of a evening or night owl, but can get up early, so If it gives me more energy for my day, then sure will try then. (not at 4am..I meant at 7am or 8am....since that is better for me.)
Yes, I forgot, that since you are on your feet all day, it is like a workout for the legs as well.
I just have to schedule the workout, write it down(so I cannot change my mind) and stick to it, for the week.
Bing Health App Pre-loaded with Windows 8.1...okay...thanks....would never have noticed.
I did chest, biceps and abs today. I felt refreshed and ready to go again after two days rest. @catnap I am not an early bird either. I don't think it matters what time of the day you exercise. Fit it in whenever you can. It's all good
2.25 miles (33 minutes) on the elliptical this morning.
2 miles (38 minutes) walking during lunch.
(and my foot hurts)
2 miles (38 minutes) walking during lunch.
(and my foot hurts)
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2.5 miles (38 minutes) on the elliptical this morning (Doctor appt is this morning)
2.25 miles (39 minutes) walking during lunch
2.25 miles (39 minutes) walking during lunch
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hope your appoint goes well.I did quads and hamstrings by myself today. Oh my goodness that is hard work.
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