I try to work out 5 days a week (I don’t look it but I DO exercise frequently) for 30-60 minutes depending on the day. I have a Les Mills + subscription I share with my bff (got it during Covid when the Y shut down so I could do body pump at home) and I’ve tried so many different programs on it since then. I do body pump at least twice a week and then I’ll do a Tone (like a cardio/strength/conditioning blend) or a body combat a couple times a week or a trainers series (they have 20-25 minute focuses on body weight strength, cardio, flexibility and dance that change every few weeks). I’ve been trying their mat Pilates too since I sit so much at my new job that my already weak core is weaker and my lower back and hips have been sore/stiff.
I also try to add in walking and using my moms stationary bike for pure cardio. I swear this is not an ad for LM. I just get a lot of use out of it!
I will say that my schedule is helpful to keeping a regular schedule-I work 1030-7 so I have time in the AM.
I keep thinking about getting the Les mills app. I used to love (and teach) some.
Post by arehopsveggies on May 25, 2023 17:57:40 GMT -5
I am boring but consistent. I pick a show that I love and only let myself watch it on the treadmill. I get up an hour early each morning (I shoot for 6 days a week, knowing there will inevitably be one morning where a kid is sick or I’m sick and need to skip). I walk for the length of the show, doing kettlebell/dumbbell workouts during the commercials. Usually one day arms, one day legs, one day chest/back, one day abs. I don’t walk very fast, but I try to keep a good incline
When I do crunches or similar ab exercises, I experience intense nausea. (This is something that has happened in recent years, so as far as I can see it’s not surgery-related.) Does this happen to anyone else or can some postulate on why this happens?
Are you eating/drinking a lot before? If your stomach is full the squeezing and pressure will not feel great. Do you have GERD? I also had someone who was super prone to motion sickness and the up and down of some ab exercises would trigger her motion sickness. How hard are you pushing yourself? Intense workouts can cause nausea as different parts of your body are competing for blood flow, but your abs are relatively small compared to say legs or back, so that wouldn’t be my first guess if it’s just happening during abs.
I do get seasick and have a hard time with 3D stuff and things like the Occulus. I try to avoid eating or drinking too much before exercise, so you might be onto something with motion sickness.
Lifting is my main goal. I also cycle a couple days a week. And I try to walk everyday. I WFH so I have to make sure I am manufacturing my movement as I am not getting normal movement from moving around a huge building or commuting to work. I try to get in 3-4 lifting days a week. Overall I try to stay pretty active 5-6 days a week. Most of my workouts are with peloton but I try to attend one Body Pump class a week.
As I get older I really can't do more than that. Like today I a really fucking sore and tired as I did legs yesterday and a hard workout today. I have to be much more intentional about going hard one day and taking it easy the next.
Working out is a hobby and something I genuinely enjoy.
Post by wanderlustmom on May 25, 2023 19:15:39 GMT -5
I guess I'm the only tennis player in the thread so far, I started in the pandemic and live in the south so I play year round 3-5 times a week. I love it. I also love yoga and go 3-5 times a week. A combination of yin and hot power yoga. Before tennis, it was the only workout I ever enjoyed. I ride my bike with friends sometimes and run some. Since I had kids, I work out every day mostly for the mental health benefits.
I also started strength training twice a week (I don't like weights but I need them) and I like to walk the dog a mile every day or so. Like wanderingback mentioned, my schedule is variable so I book it all Sunday the week before. My yoga membership is monthly so if it rains and tennis is cancelled, I can go to yoga. I don't like to work out at home and I like to be outside.
When I do crunches or similar ab exercises, I experience intense nausea. (This is something that has happened in recent years, so as far as I can see it’s not surgery-related.) Does this happen to anyone else or can some postulate on why this happens?
Are you eating/drinking a lot before? If your stomach is full the squeezing and pressure will not feel great. Do you have GERD? I also had someone who was super prone to motion sickness and the up and down of some ab exercises would trigger her motion sickness. How hard are you pushing yourself? Intense workouts can cause nausea as different parts of your body are competing for blood flow, but your abs are relatively small compared to say legs or back, so that wouldn’t be my first guess if it’s just happening during abs.
Also, have you eaten something in the 3 hours before you workout? If your stomach is empty, it can get upset, too.
I’m so glad you’re recovering. PT has been a lifesaver for me, so I hope it’s been a good experience for you.
As far as the empty stomach thing is concerned, I usually eat something small about 30 minutes before I exercise - like a slice of toast with peanut butter.
I guess I'm the only tennis player in the thread so far, I started in the pandemic and live in the south so I play year round 3-5 times a week. I love it. I also love yoga and go 3-5 times a week. A combination of yin and hot power yoga. Before tennis, it was the only workout I ever enjoyed. I ride my bike with friends sometimes and run some. Since I had kids, I work out every day mostly for the mental health benefits.
I also started strength training twice a week (I don't like weights but I need them) and I like to walk the dog a mile every day or so. Like wanderingback mentioned, my schedule is variable so I book it all Sunday the week before. My yoga membership is monthly so if it rains and tennis is cancelled, I can go to yoga. I don't like to work out at home and I like to be outside.
I’m a tennis player, who started during Covid, too! Right now I’m playing a 3-5x/week.
I need to get back into lifting. I finally feel like I’m coming out of my work burnout fog and can add something into my schedule.
Depends on if I have race ( 5k-marathon distances) that I am training for.
I used to work out hard and have recently changed what I do based on stress and cortisol levels and fat storage and age. Or maybe I'm just tired of running
I try to do some cardio for at least 30 minutes 6 times a day. I have a treadmill and a peloton and love the hundreds of options, and I play on a coed soccer team that plays weekly. I mix things up. I also mix up when i work out depending on the day. In the last 7 days I have done this:
Friday: I had the day off and did a 4 mile run, 10 min arms, 10 minute core. Saturday afternoon: 30 minute peloton ride, 10 minutes of abs Sunday mid day: 45 minute walk outside, 10 minute abs, 10 minute arms Monday: after work 30 minutes on the treadmill at speed of 3.5-4 and 15 incline, 10 minutes arms & light weights, 10 minute abs (Im doing Emma Lovewell's 4 weeks ab challenge) Tuesday: After work, 5 mile walk, 10 minute abs Wednesday: had the day off 10 minute abs, 10 minute arms, 20 minute peloton ride, 90 minute soccer game Today: 3 mile walk after work, 10 minute abs
I’m super impressed by all this activity - this is great! More of you should post on H&F.
I used to work out in some capacity 5-6 days a week but then I went back to work and that has made it much harder. Even though it’s not every day, the commute is a killer. It took me two hours to get home today after getting up before 5 so it was a long ass day. I knew I should run once I got home, since for once we had no activities, but I couldn’t make myself do it. Tomorrow!
I have really fallen off the wagon so this is helpful to me to see what others are doing. I’d like to ideally get back into 5 days a week — combo of running / walking (I have a treadmill at home) and weights. Any recommendations for a good weight workout for a 45 year old?!
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I have really fallen off the wagon so this is helpful to me to see what others are doing. I’d like to ideally get back into 5 days a week — combo of running / walking (I have a treadmill at home) and weights. Any recommendations for a good weight workout for a 45 year old?!
I have been liking fitbymik on YouTube as well as Caroline Girvan (whom I like, but can’t keep up with yet.)
I’ve also heard good things about Juice and Toya, but haven’t done one of theirs yet. I also follow Josie Liz on Facebook and she seems very relatable, but her app is pricey and I want to get into a routine before I buy anything.
I like fitbymik best at this point, because she explains things very well and isn’t too over the top. Plus she shows modifications and she has full body workouts, which I like since I prefer to not break it up by upper body and lower body days.
If you do like to split them up, someone shared this in a petite fitness group I follow on Reddit and it seems like a great place to start.
I’m 48 and, as I said, I’m pretty much rock bottom with my fitness level right now so I’m just dipping my toe in the water of everything to figure out what my fitness model looks like going forward.