Post by kellsbelles on Jul 23, 2014 20:45:36 GMT -5
Kevin's post about lifting heavy and her amazing ass made me realize its probably time to switch up my workout routine. I want to get more into weight training because I know you can get incredible results with it. I've been doing barre classes for the past year but its not enough on its own and I need to add in some cardio and mix in a few other classes. What do you currently do?
I run in the summer/fall and do spinning or other group classes in the spring/winter.
I haven't done a weight class since college because I am convinced that lifting weights/benching gives me migraines.
I get that too and it sucks. I even had to give up reformer pilates which I loved but it must just put too much stress on my neck b/c the migraines were killer. Ive been wanting to try spinning though do you like it?
I like spinning but I have to be really careful to stretch and to set my bars higher than most people do. I found that lower bars = too much strain on my neck/shoulders.
Otherwise I love spinning. It's high intensity yet you can go at your own pace.
I like spinning but I have to be really careful to stretch and to set my bars higher than most people do. I found that lower bars = too much strain on my neck/shoulders.
Otherwise I love spinning. It's high intensity yet you can go at your own pace.
I swear I can spot a religious spinner in the gym bc they often develop a hunched over/rounded upper back and neck. It's avoidable with good form, but so many people aren't aware of what good form is.
I run in the summer/fall and do spinning or other group classes in the spring/winter.
I haven't done a weight class since college because I am convinced that lifting weights/benching gives me migraines.
I get that too and it sucks. I even had to give up reformer pilates which I loved but it must just put too much stress on my neck b/c the migraines were killer. Ive been wanting to try spinning though do you like it?
I started having neck problems too, and asked my instructor about it. Turns out my form was off. when you roll up, you have to work *really* hard to start from under your ribs and just sort of let your neck come with you. It's really.effing.hard.to do. I'm not totally there yet, and I sometimes still find myself straining in my neck, but I'm getting there.
Something else that helps is when we do reformer, we rest our head and neck on a really squishy ball. Like, a nearly deflated squishy ball (the kind that you might hold and squish between your feet or knees - maybe 8ish inches in diameter when inflated). That helps remind us to relax our necks because there's more support back there. It really helps focus you on the movement and body parts you're supposed to be using, instead of holding tension in the neck.
I lift weights 4-5 times a week, run 2-3 times a week and play golf 2 times a week (I walk and carry my clubs - that counts as exercise, right?). Sometimes if I need a cardio fix, I do the stair mill for 15 minutes before I lift. I'm starting to play tennis again after a VERY long hiatus, and occasionally play squash.
I get that too and it sucks. I even had to give up reformer pilates which I loved but it must just put too much stress on my neck b/c the migraines were killer. Ive been wanting to try spinning though do you like it?
I started having neck problems too, and asked my instructor about it. Turns out my form was off. when you roll up, you have to work *really* hard to start from under your ribs and just sort of let your neck come with you. It's really.effing.hard.to do. I'm not totally there yet, and I sometimes still find myself straining in my neck, but I'm getting there.
Something else that helps is when we do reformer, we rest our head and neck on a really squishy ball. Like, a nearly deflated squishy ball (the kind that you might hold and squish between your feet or knees - maybe 8ish inches in diameter when inflated). That helps remind us to relax our necks because there's more support back there. It really helps focus you on the movement and body parts you're supposed to be using, instead of holding tension in the neck.
Yes yes yes.
People often put all of the work into their neck and back, instead of focusing on the muscles you are working. Once you learn how to effectively turn the muscles "on", you'll feel and see completely diff results.
Classes at the gym. Body pump, body combat, Zumba, body step. Walking the neighborhood with my neighbors to get my steps in. Spin class Saturday mornings.
Run twice a week, spin twice a week and lift twice a week. I started doing Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones and similar videos about four years ago and just recently started lifting on my own. I enjoy it much more, I needed the change.
I get that too and it sucks. I even had to give up reformer pilates which I loved but it must just put too much stress on my neck b/c the migraines were killer. Ive been wanting to try spinning though do you like it?
I started having neck problems too, and asked my instructor about it. Turns out my form was off. when you roll up, you have to work *really* hard to start from under your ribs and just sort of let your neck come with you. It's really.effing.hard.to do. I'm not totally there yet, and I sometimes still find myself straining in my neck, but I'm getting there.
Something else that helps is when we do reformer, we rest our head and neck on a really squishy ball. Like, a nearly deflated squishy ball (the kind that you might hold and squish between your feet or knees - maybe 8ish inches in diameter when inflated). That helps remind us to relax our necks because there's more support back there. It really helps focus you on the movement and body parts you're supposed to be using, instead of holding tension in the neck.
Thanks for the tips! I may try to get a few private lessons to focus on form again before giving the group classes another try. I'll keep these things in mind.
Post by schitzengiggles on Jul 23, 2014 21:27:20 GMT -5
Running first and foremost...also nice long walks, Zumba (but only with a specific instructor who has more energy than 3 other instructors I've tried combined), stair climber, hill sprinting, core strengthening stuff like planks, push ups and crunches, hand weights.
Post by DotAndBuzz on Jul 23, 2014 21:30:31 GMT -5
A private or 2 would probably be really helpful. It's kind of wild how the movement looks the same, but feels completely different when you make little adjustments to form. I'm sure your instructor should be able to help you find those little changes that could make all the difference in the world. Good luck!