Saturday 1/21 (with trainer): Treadmill (10 minutes) High knee march w/resistance band (2 sets of 15 each leg) Squats w/resistance band (2 sets of 20) Side kicks w/resistance band (2 sets of 12 each leg) Rear kicks w/resistance band (2 sets of 12 each leg) Crab walk w/resistance band (2 sets of 10 each direction) Shoulder stretches w/resistance band Incline press (20#, 2 sets of 12) Decline press (15#, 2 sets of 12)
Monday 1/23: Treadmill (15 minutes) Shoulder press (15#, 3 sets of 12) Lateral Raises (30#, 3 sets of 12) Rear Delt Fly (25#, 3 sets of 12) Bicep Curl (20#, 3 sets of 12) Tricep Extension (40#, 3 sets of 12)
I've had a head cold, so this is the first I've gone to the gym since 1/23. Wednesday 2/1: Treadmill (10 minutes) Abductor (115#, 3 sets of 20) Adductor (115#, 3 sets of 20) Calf Raises (50#, 3 sets of 20) Leg Press (140#, 3 sets of 15) Leg Curl (50#, 3 sets of 15) Leg Extension (40#, 3 sets of 12)
Keep up the good work! Started Tae Kwando in September, it’s been a challenge at 55 but it feels good to take care of myself. Jogged and did yoga on and off for decades but this feels like working towards a goal.
Thanks! You too! Saturday 2/4 (with trainer): Elliptical (5 minutes; I ran late) High knee march w/resistance band (2 sets of 15 each leg) Squats w/resistance band (2 sets of 20) Side kicks w/resistance band (2 sets of 12 each leg) Rear kicks w/resistance band (2 sets of 12 each leg) Crab walk w/resistance band (2 sets of 10 each direction) Incline press (15#, 3 sets of 12) Decline press (15#, 3 sets of 12)
Monday 2/6: Treadmill (10 minutes) Shoulder press (15#, 3 sets of 12) Lateral Raises (30#, 3 sets of 12) Rear Delt Fly (25#, 3 sets of 12) Bicep Curl (20#, 3 sets of 12) Tricep Extension (40#, 3 sets of 12)
Saturday 2/11 (with trainer): Treadmill (23 minutes) High knee march w/resistance band (2 sets of 20 each leg) Squats w/resistance band (2 sets of 20) Side kicks w/resistance band (2 sets of 15 each leg) Rear kicks w/resistance band (2 sets of 15 each leg) Crab walk w/resistance band (2 sets of 10 each direction) Decline press (15#, 3 sets of 12) Seated cable row (20#, 3 sets of 12) Sit ups (using a ball) - 3 sets of 10
My exercise routine has taken a hit this winter. Between work, theater, laziness and the cold weather, we've just not been moving. And all the while, putting on some winter weight. The one positive note is that due to allergies and other intolerances, we can't eat things typically thought of a junk food. So no chips, pizza, candy, etc. Hopefully we'll be able to turn this around before long. But in the meantime, a question... I've started doing a daily dose of collagen peptides to improve my skin and nails. Haven't noticed much on that front yet, as it's only been about a week or so, but I have noticed that my appetite and cravings have been noticeably reduced. I dissolve my daily dose of powder into my coffee in the morning and I go the day without feeling hungry or snacky. I was wondering if anyone else has taken this stuff and noticed the same. I've read a bit on the web and there is some anecdotal evidence, but nothing concrete.
^Uuugh, sorry to hear that. Hope you’re feeling much better soon! Hubs puts collagen in our morning smoothies because he’s got joint and back and hip issues - the one he uses also is a hi-fiber thing but I haven’t noticed a difference but we’ve been using for a few years so maybe and weight-loss effects have worn off. I lost about 10 lbs the first 6 months of working out but I’m kind of stuck on a plateau. I’m not too upset because I’ve noticed a lot more muscle and I feel great so I’m pretty happy where I’m at.
Well, I ran out a couple days ago and definitely can tell that I'm snacky again. So it's on the shopping list for tomorrow. Those plateaus are tough. I used to shake things up by only eating starches with breakfast or having dinner for breakfast and vice versa. When I lost a ton of weight 15 years ago, I did it without any workouts, Just walking and making sure I had plenty of protein around.
Only starches for breakfast- to burn it off faster? Congrats on the weight loss- it’s always a great feeling!
Sorry.. I meant that the only starches I would eat would be with breakfast, such as a piece of toast with an egg. But yes, the concept was to get them out of the way early in the day. It was a great feeling to lose all that weight. I maintained it for several years but then most of it crept back on, slowly but surely. So now I need to get into gear and do the work to get it back off.
Ooh, I get it! Congrats! *wish us all luck! I’ve been feeling twingy in my lower back. I’ve tried reducing some of my workouts; I hate to but I don’t want a blowout where I can’t at all.
Apologies for the horrible grammar in my previous post. I was on my phone and my thumbs weren't working correctly. LOL. There are some wonderful stretches out there for the lower back and some great tutorials on Youtube. My wife typically does a stretch video before work in the mornings.
Monday 2/20: Treadmill (15 minutes) Abductor (115#, 3 sets of 20) Adductor (115#, 3 sets of 20) Calf Raises (50#, 3 sets of 20) Leg Press (140#, 3 sets of 15) Leg Curl (50#, 3 sets of 12) Leg Extension (40#, 3 sets of 12)
Thanks for the ideas! I do yoga x2 daily so I cut back on some of my calisthenics so I’m feeling much better. I am thinking maybe some weight training to help my core issues, I think a little variety would add some fun to my workouts.