Exercises on Monday, 23 October

8 years ago

Lets do this again. Post yours here. Any exercies... swimming, yoga, walking, biking, hiking, stair stepping.... Just brag about what you did. I will try to post daily again.

I am back on my bike. First time today. Posted the following on facebook:

I am working my way back to my "normal". Did a short test ride this
morning. Only 3.4 miles, but the knee did not hurt, ache, or
anything... :)
Last time I was on my bike was on August 26 for 2 miles.

It's been almost two whole months! In a lot of ways, it was way harder than the tour. Absolutely no riding what so ever!!!

It was short, and just on my city bike with platform pedals, but I am very hopeful at this point.

Moni

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Rosie

8 years ago

I have not been able to go on my long walks or do my dance routine because of my sprained/broken knee, but it's much better now. I started doing stretching and gentle strengthening a few weeks ago which has really helped. Added to that recently has been stepping up and down on a four inch high block because I still find stairs difficult.

Yesterday I was able to get down on the floor and sit cross legged. Getting back up wasn't pretty, but I did it. I was organizing the bottom shelf of a cupboard and finding it awkward to reach, so got down without even thinking about it. It was only after I was on the floor that I realized what I had done.

Anyway, my plan is to continue to do the exercises and to add more difficulty to them as my knee continues to heal and get stronger. It feels good to be moving again!

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Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
I walked today for 3.5 miles and did 30 min of yoga.
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4 block walk with dog, 1-hour yoga class
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I hurt my hip at the gym on Friday doing something that I have done a thousand times before so I'm a little sidelined right now. I did walk my nieces dog for a bit on Friday after the gym. Normally I would go for a run on Saturday but didn't go but was able to do a 1+hour walk yesterday. To day would be gym day and walk the dog but scrapped both. Tomorrow is run day - I'll have to see.

I don't like being injured and I'm a very poor patient.
Georgysmom
8 years ago
Does walking through T.J. Max and Walmart count? Played bridge today....had to get up and move from table to table --- more exercise.
Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
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I jogged 3 miles.

Goergysmom, I need to take up bridge. It's good mental exercise too ;-) One of the most beneficial activities for the aging population I am told- so- since I turn 50 next year- and DH loves bridge- seems like a good idea.
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I walked 4+ miles today, usually like to get closer to 5 miles, so not done yet. Exercise I'll talk about, but don't ask me how many calories I consumed! LOL!
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My body works plus abs class. it uses free weights. I climbed 21 flights on the stair machine before my exercise class.

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8 years ago
Eld, I like hula Hooping too, but haven't mastered 30 minutes...
Marcy
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I pinned some yoga...........

you guys are inspiring!
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My exercise today was raking leaves. We had horrendous winds Saturday and Sunday that blew leaves everywhere.
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Rita.....do it now. Don't wait any longer. If DH loves bridge and has been playing for years, he probably won't want to play with you at first but find some people who also would like to learn and take some classes together. After a year or so play with people with a little more experience so you increase your knowledge along the way.
OutsidePlaying
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Main exercise is running, but I also do weight training and Pilates. I have had a problem lately with plantar fasciitis so I have knocked back on mileage and didn’t run some of the 10k races I had planned but am getting my mileage back up. I also walk 3-4 miles a couple of times a week with my neighbors.

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Rosie
8 years ago
Has anyone ever visited doyogawithme.com ? They have a ton of free videos. I was doing a couple of their routines for a while, but drifted away from it because life got so busy. Want to get back to it as I really enjoyed the time I spent doing that and I'd like to increase my range of motion and flexibility.
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jemdandy
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Moni, you are an inspiration. You are doing what the rest of us should be doing, getting off our .. er.. chair and get moving.
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Heading to an hour long weight class in a few. I should have walked today but instead I did lots of errands and cleaning.

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