fascination
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the nature of my work is that it is a) unpredictable, and b) all over the place...still getting in morning work out and weekend walks but nothing compared to my usual routine...it's okay....there's a time for everything
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Mr 4 styles
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Also completed hell week at orangetheory. 5 brutal workouts minimum over 8 days . It was worth it ! the shirt is cool!!!!
cornutt
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I'm running again, finally. Tuesday, I managed to run a full 5K without stopping -- first time in over a year. Still need to have a bunion fixed on my right foot, but strangely enough, running seems to relieve the pain. Now if I can only manage to keep it up and not abuse my knee.
Difference? I've gone about as far with keto as I can, and need to figure out a maintenance thing
Attempting to get back into the swing of things, different Zumba class, at different location, had to.....after the class I truly liked started doing a ton of ....well....sigh....Marine Corp style strength moves and flying/hopping jumping jacks. Killer on ankles and knees in my viewpoint. Which is why I left my first Zumba ever class,
Loki
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Med includes much less animal protein and allows whole grains. Supposed to be anti-inflammatory and the current research (Medscape, etc.) seems to be pointing to chronic inflammation causing a lot of nasty stuff. Med is also supposed to reduce the incidence of age-related dementia, but many would say I’m already demented, so...
Purr
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Has anyone taken a TRX class? My local parks & recreation department is offering one, and I'm thinking of signing up. The class meets once a week for four weeks.
I use the TRX at the gym, but I only know the 4 movements I learned in physical therapy: rows, fly, push-up and squats. Rows and squats are not bad; I finally built up enough upper body strength to get in one or two decent sets of the fly movement; and the push-ups need work.
I use the TRX at the gym, but I only know the 4 movements I learned in physical therapy: rows, fly, push-up and squats. Rows and squats are not bad; I finally built up enough upper body strength to get in one or two decent sets of the fly movement; and the push-ups need work.
FancyFeet
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Now that I have changed jobs and lost access to the free gym at work, am mulling over my options.
I've eliminated the really-inexpensive options that don't have the equipment I need/like, so am between 2 mid-range options or one higher-end. The higher end one is about $20 a month more than the mid range but offers a lot more options... including unlimited classes, access to multiple studios that can be used for practice, hot tubs and saunas/steam rooms for sore muscles. Definitely leaning that way, which is surprising me - because I'm usually all about the low cost, no frills options!
I've eliminated the really-inexpensive options that don't have the equipment I need/like, so am between 2 mid-range options or one higher-end. The higher end one is about $20 a month more than the mid range but offers a lot more options... including unlimited classes, access to multiple studios that can be used for practice, hot tubs and saunas/steam rooms for sore muscles. Definitely leaning that way, which is surprising me - because I'm usually all about the low cost, no frills options!
flying_backwards
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If you go 10 days a month that's two bucks more. I say it's worth it. But I'm the same way, especially with recurring costs. I hope you choose to go for it.
Purr
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It's been awhile since my last physical therapy appointment, and so far I've been maintaining the exercises I've learned. Lower back pain is gone, and sciatic pain in my right leg is minimal to nonexistent. So, all is well.
Extra side benefit - I had 2 different dance teachers, not my regular pro, tell me my frame is stronger. Other interesting phenomenon - I seem to have become "one of the guys" at the gym.
Extra side benefit - I had 2 different dance teachers, not my regular pro, tell me my frame is stronger. Other interesting phenomenon - I seem to have become "one of the guys" at the gym.
Purr
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This is why I didn't opt for a new gym that's almost walking distance from my house. They didn't have a TRX or good enough cable system. I had high hopes when it was under construction, and it was disappointing when I toured it after it opened. So I renewed my existing gym membership instead, which has the equipment I need/like.
Joe
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Can you describe what this means?
Purr
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It means my posture is better, my dance frame is more stable, I'm on my own weight/balance, and I'm not weighing down the lead, at least not intentionally. Especially for ballroom dances like waltz or foxtrot, it means I can hold the position I'm supposed to be in better.
So while I wouldn't say that dancing with me before was like hauling around a huge sack of potatoes, the exercises have helped improve the experience.