June Fitness Group!!!! All are Welcome!!!
Anyone else need a little structure with their fitness commitments? In the past months years (since Sept 2010), a few of us certainly made working out and exercise a new, healthy hobby. Makes a person feel proud to accomplish goals, right?!
This will go throughout June in hopes that a whole month is enough to start a new, healthy habit of working out regularly. Tell me what you want to accomplish this week. Studies show that if you write it down, and say you WILL do something, you're more likely to stick to your word. It doesn't hurt to know that you'll report how you did either. No judgments here. If you missed a workout, let's talk about it and get you back on track. That's what we're here for :)
Set your own goals and keep us posted. I plan to update my progress every time I do something active.
You are OUR inspiration. Talk to us. Tell us what you've done. Drop by and see how motivating it can be to read about the progress of others. If you're feeling behind, talk to us. We're here for you.
Informative "How-To's":
Dork -to-Diva: Great pictures of how to perform a routine
Think that squatting is bad for your knees? Or that squatting will make you bulky? These, and other squatting myths debunked in the Learning the Squat series 1, 2, 3, 4! And after you're convinced (because you will be), Lurn to Squat Good -- E-ZY!
5x5 weight-lifting program: Scroll down for calendar; click on links for informative videos
Hal Higgons Running Programs: Scroll down, select distance, select level (novice, intermediate, advanced, walk).
Couch-2-5K: Never ran a 5K before? Here's the baby steps that get great reviews. Scroll down for the calendar.
Thanks for starting the thread db, did you stay up late just for that;P
Welcome kerry. Do you bike? I'm injured and it's recently become my new obsession.
Goals for June: Repair ligament damage, complete a minimum of 6 therapy sessions.
Increase lean mass. Current is 151 pounds.
Bike: Log 500 miles on map my run
Lifting: 12 workouts from NROL HT2 (this means only allowing myself to miss 1 scheduled workout)
Weight: Maintain +/-2 pounds , current 174.8
General: Undertake more activities and less exercise. Fun stuff, beach, hikes, swimming with the kids, bike rides to the park.
This morning: NROL HT2 C- Upper body stuff. 20 weeks into the program and I actually did curls today. Towel bicep curls are awkward! The dumbbells hit me in the oddest places.
Thanks DB for startinjg us off for June!
June Goals
Under 180 lbs ( I have been hovering in the low 180's for too long )
I've got 7 sailboat races planned Get out sailing at least 3 other times ( not counting the Sailibration
I want to be able to do 2 real push ups
Continue P90X at least 5 days a week.
Original Post by kevinatthebrook:
Thanks for starting the thread db, did you stay up late just for that;P
I live in AZ in the summer we are Pacific time zone. I was actually fast asleep by 8:30 on the Lazyboy and in my bed by 9:30.
Goal for June - get down to a healthy BMI as my high average - currently I'm floating around the 156- 158 range need to have it below 155
Get back to the gym 3 times a week for lifting - Next weekend I go to NE for a family reunion so will have to make a point to get more workouts done during the week.
Hope to get back to being able to do a few more push ups off the floor again.
Will finish up phase one NROLFOF - will be happy to get to only 10 reps instead of 15!
Seriously look into the feasability of getting a bike to ride to work.
Take dog for daily walks - perhaps walk the road 2 times for a total of 2.5 miles a day.
This group is just what I need! I'm injured, too. Bad case of plantar fasciaitis in both feet from running/walking too much on a concrete trail. I'm going to be riding the bike at the gym. I HATE the stationary bike. It makes my butt hurt and it's boring. But, I don't really have a choice. It's too hot to ride outside and I don't have access to a pool. Because I hate it, I have a hard time making myself go to the gym.
I'm going to start at 32 miles a week. 8 miles/4 times a week, working up to 46 miles per week. I'm also going to do weight training twice a week.
MJ's back, Alright!! (<------ IN the tune of "Backstreet's Back, Alright!!")
My internship will be officially DONE in one week!!! Goodbye papers, goodbye working 40-50+ hours a week (20 of which is UNPAID), goodbye jumping through hoops to get my portfolio complete and HELLO Masters Degree, being a licensed professional counselor and a REFOCUS ON HEALTH!
I am sooooo glad to be done! I gained 17# since November 2011! Unfreaking believable! I gave up on even maintaining the past 2 months because of all the stress I had. But since this is over...NO MORE EXCUSES!
June is a fresh start for me. I have a few more hours left at the site next week, but I am committed to being active again starting today!
My goal for this month is to do something active for an hour EACH DAY, whether that means running (wow, that's going to be a laugh...haven't ran since Feb.), lifting weights (Starting from scratch, here I come!), gardening, cleaning, projects...anything to not sit on my ass all night because I'm too exhausted to move.
Glad to be back, folks! I need you!!!!
Hi everyone So glad June's Fittness is up. My goals for June is to continue circuit training at least 4 days a week. Get into more water jogging and/or swimming. Continue to do core strengthening exercises in South Beach Diet supercharge and try to add more variations in my exercise routine.. Also I want to get below 140 but I think that is being over optimistic as it is slow going as I get closer to goal.
Tootles Sarah
PS Thanks for the response to my questions
I'm also back this month! Yay for returning, MJ!
Fitness goals this month:
- Resume lifting 3 times a week (NROLFW Stage 3 is where I am)
- Run two 5K races (first one is tomorrow!)
- Start a 10K training program
So, I've started running. One day I just decided to go out and see how far I could run. I picked up C25K based on that run and I'm now on Week 7 and running 2.5 miles straight at a pace of 10:30. My husband and I are running a race tomorrow and then I'm running one with a friend on the 16th.
Because I've been trying to get up to a 5K in time for this race, lifting has taken a backseat because Stage 2 is pretty leg-oriented and my body just couldn't take it all. After this run tomorrow, I'll start lifting on days between running.
I hope to run a 10K on Thanksgiving. I assume that's doable...I'm sure as hell going to try!
Buck: Sorry that you're injured. :( How did that happen? We've been doing more physical activities with the kids, namely bike riding, flipping some disk and playing tennis. I just re-gripped all of our racquets so we're hopefully going to get a match in this weekend.
Dbacker: Biking to work! I would love to do that but I'm too afraid. My office is in an industrial area off a two-lane road with bat-**** crazy truck drivers. It's just not safe for me. I hope you can pull it off!
Borabora: Sorry to hear that you're injured as well. Can you adjust the seat on the stationary bike so it doesn't hurt as much? I agree that biking to nowhere is pretty boring. I have a rowing machine and feel the same way about it.
MJ: You should join me with the running program and NROLFW!
Mamabear, Baltimore and Kerry: Water activities! Tis the perfect time for it!
Welcome back, MJ! I'm glad you're ready to get back into the swing of things.
I don't remember now who asked about PB2 in the last thread, but I think it's pretty good and not really "processed" in the same way that crackers, cookies, etc. are. I like to put it in light yogurt to get a creamy taste from it. You can order it here: www.netrition.com cheaper than at the Bell Plantation website. That's also where I buy my Aria protein powder most of the time.
Roman, thanks for your concerns. Mexico is unlike the US in that there aren't always the zoning distinctions in neighborhoods or areas...there will be a beautiful mansion right next to a shack with broken glass in the front yard, and then a grocery store next to that. So while I have not witnessed much to fear in my neighborhood, I am well aware that it could happen at any time and is happening all around the city at different times on different days. One grows used to the sound of helicopters and the sight of camoflaged and black-garbed military driving tanks and large trucks with soldiers pointing machine guns next to you on the street. Also to the occasional sounds of tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-boom in the distance.
We live there because I was unable to obtain US residency for my husband (we must wait until 2018 to reapply), and he couldn't earn enough on his own in his birthplace to support our family (I did not have work permission in Mexico until recently when I was finally able to change my immigrant status and am now working on becoming naturalized). So we decided to try the border, which would allow us to live together and for me to go back and forth to work in the US. It also allows me to take my son to a US doctor for regular treatment and to enjoy the benefits of the health insurance I receive through my job, although my husband is excluded from those benefits (for US citzens only). Most people I meet at work agree that our family had few options open to try other than this, but they are glad to not have to do it themselves! They are too afraid to visit me in my home, even for a meal. But at least that gives me more time to work out...
Last night: NROL Fat Loss III WOB3
First giant set:
Front squats: 4 x 12 @ 50 lbs
Chinups: 4 x 5 negatives
Stepups: 4 x 10 @ 26 lbs on 3rd step of stairs
Dumbbell push presses: 4 x 10 @ 26 lbs
Second giant set:
Back squats: 2 x 20 @ 40 lbs
Chinups: 2 x 5 attempts
Stepups: 2 x 10 @ 20 lbs on 2nd step of stairs (it was supposed to be 20, not 10 reps...but I was very, very tired by this time)
Dumbbell shoulder presses: 2 x 20 @ 20 lbs
Swiss ball crunches: 1 x 20 @ deliberate tempo (2-1-2)
I kept yawning throughout this workout, especially doing chinups. Does that ever happen to anyone else here?
Bier, I'm in! I think I'll start at Stage 2 (one is just about form anyways, right?). I'm "running" a 5k on the 16th. HA! That'll be a riot! As long as I beat my time of 35minutes from the first time I ran 4 years ago, that's fine with me (but I think I'll beat 33minutes).
Are you using Hal Higgons guide? I really liked his prgram when i trained for a half marathon two years ago.
Original Post by mjsophia:
Bier, I'm in! I think I'll start at Stage 2 (one is just about form anyways, right?). I'm "running" a 5k on the 16th. HA! That'll be a riot! As long as I beat my time of 35minutes from the first time I ran 4 years ago, that's fine with me (but I think I'll beat 33minutes).
Are you using Hal Higgons guide? I really liked his prgram when i trained for a half marathon two years ago.
Yeah, I cut the duration of Stage 1 in half this time around because it was so basic. I'm finished with Stage 2 but we'll be close enough, right? I think Anna (awestendorf) has restarted NROLFW as well.
So we're running a 5K on the same day! Awesome! I haven't actually run 5K yet, the most I've gotten up to is 2.5 miles so I hope I can pull off the 3.1 tomorrow. I'm running 2.5 miles in 26 minutes so I should be able to get a sub-35 minute 5K, in theory.
I was debating between Hal Higdon and Jeff Galloway. I think you just sealed the deal for Hal in my eyes.
Good to see you MJ and glad to hear that you are completing your internship and will be full-fledged. Sounds like you are ready to kick some a**. why do I hear the Rocky theme playing in the background (I know I am so corny - chickens follow me around) Your goals sound great!
CrazyP - I meant to tell you in the May thread - I didn't realize that you were an accomplished pianist. That is so exciting. Thanks for sharing that. That's another one of my dreams - to take it up again - I am very rusty and never got as far as you are. It helps that my son is taking lessons.
Also thanks for the netrition website - I bought mine from Vitacost.com, which also sells PB2 at a slight discount.
I have the yawning problem occasionally while working out also. It's a little distracting.
Bier - great that you are doing races, We will root for you!
I just started NROLFL (or for old farts) I really want to focus on fat loss and since my ankles, heels, etc. are in bad shape, I might as well start something a little different. I can't do ZWOWs for a while and no step aerobics. But who knows what the MRI will show. fingers crossed.
Workout 1B tonight.
June Goals - burn fat - eat better - consistently
NROLFL 3 days a week
30-45 minutes of arc trainer and/or non-jumping circuits 3 days a week.
Boxing class 2 days a week (If doc clears me - I think MMA class is out for now.)
Thanks Des!
Crazy, I yawn when working out. Lifting, cardio it doesn't matter. I assumed it was because I was breathing heavily and my body just needed a little extra oxygen. It's evidently pretty common.
I'm also a pianist! I wouldn't call myself "accomplished" but I did play for 13 years and competed locally as a teen. It's been almost 15 years since I had a lesson or sat down to practice but we inherited a baby grand from my in-laws and I'm hoping to start teaching my daughter to play.
Original Post by bierorama:
Thanks Des!
Crazy, I yawn when working out. Lifting, cardio it doesn't matter. I assumed it was because I was breathing heavily and my body just needed a little extra oxygen. It's evidently pretty common.
I'm also a pianist! I wouldn't call myself "accomplished" but I did play for 13 years and competed locally as a teen. It's been almost 15 years since I had a lesson or sat down to practice but we inherited a baby grand from my in-laws and I'm hoping to start teaching my daughter to play.
*raises hand* fellow yawner over here.
bier: I strained a ligament "training" for my first 5k. It's Sunday and I will miss it:(
i.e. too much older and not enough wiser!
Thanks for the group :) Excited and eager as always :D
[Monthly Goals of June]
- Lose 3-4lbs get to 138-137lbs
- Lose 1 inch off waist get to 28 inch waist
- Fit in my size 28/6 goal jeans (without muffin top)
- Keep up workout's schedule: weeks 3, 4 and 5
- Add additional weight to my current max load (curr. 50/65lbs UB/LB)
Yea! Thank you, dbackerfan!
June goals:
- 8 gym visits
- Slalom waterskiing (2 runs per day I can do this activity)
- Try this "pushups on stairs" plan on Mondays and Wednesdays: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_a rticles.asp?id=1003
I am so excited that waterskiing season is here! It is my passion. I put my wetsuit on last weekend to go out and had two great runs. Water temp was 59 degrees! Brrrr. But worth it. I am SO glad that I lifted weights this winter and increased my strength. It was really a breeze getting up out of the water, and I was able to cut pretty hard and my stamina has returned. What a difference from last year, when I could hardly do anything on the water. So grateful that I started living a healthier lifestyle this year.
Good luck, everyone! I love these threads.
Congratulations to all who met their goals (hollow, clampers, Kevin, etc.). Sarah, glad you're still with us despite what you've had to overcome.
I'd better qualify what I said...I don't remember calling myself accomplished! Bier, you're probably better than me, if you competed in your teens. I wasn't even able to start playing until age 13, when my Grandma bought me a keyboard (in my twenties I finally got an upright digital piano which thankfully survived the trip to Mexico in the back of a truck!). But it is true that playing brings a lot of peace into my life, especially pieces like this, or this. I used to believe you couldn't be a bookish, classical music-loving nerd and be into physical fitness...until I found this thread.
Thanks for clarifying on the yawning. It doesn't usually happen to me unless I'm tired, and it's been a difficult week trying to overcome sinus pain in my ears and just go to work, exercise, cook etc. as normal while trying to ignore it. I figured last night I was just worn out and it's a pretty tough workout, IMO, to do those giant sets with no rest between moves.
June goals
Lose 5lbs
go to boot camp twice a week
Bench 130, Overhead 90, Squat 245
More good news. I just went up to our company fitness facility and maintenance has installed my new chin up bar!
Ummm, I did 5. I think some of my workouts call for 25 reps.
