Hardcore Fitness Maniac Hotties for 8/19

Today was cardio and I chose the Cardio Power premix of 4DS Low Impact Step and High Impact Step. I wanted to get abs in so I stopped at around 45 minutes into the workout. My HR monitor died on me. I knew it would. I keep forgetting to get battaries for it. It just wouldn't hold my HR so I ended up taking it off. I'll get new battaries this weekend.

I chose Step, Jump & Pump for the ab work.

Had a pretty good workout, I really like LIS. HIS is ok, but some of the steps are tricky. I think that was the workout I twisted my ankle on.
 
Debbie-love that 4ds combo, & I agree the his is tricky

Lori-sorry u r having back issues 2, I really liked the budokon workout. It's not a slayer but it gets the job done

Tuesday, I did MMA kickboxing & the blast from kickmax
 
My grandbaby is here. I barely got my workout in and a bath. Got up and started earlier. I didn't have to take the girls to school. DD decided to skip grand rounds to take them on their first day. I started my workout with Turbo Fire 60 from the advanced set 58 minutes 435 calories Max HR was 166. Then I did power ninty X Abs + 22 minutes 129 calories, and finished with Kettlebell dynamics Abs and Stretch 14 minutes 65 calories. Total workout time was 94 minutes and calories burned was 629.
I have to head out to the grocery store and later go back and pick up grandchildren. Tonight is my grandson's football practice so I will be making dinner.
 
Good Morning -

Intervals on my bike yesterday and sts shoulders from disc 22. My back feels really pretty good … almost 100% - but I’m feeling very fortunate to not have really injured myself and a little chagrined about failing to really listen to my body. Been thinking about that - it’s something I need to be more vigilant about. I think sometimes I only listen if it’s saying what I want to hear.

Theresa - Nice kickbox compilation there - love the blasts :eek: Which Budokon do you have? I think he has an intro workout and also, a series of 3. I got 2 of the 3: Power/Agility and Flow/Flexibility. Will probably end up purchasing the 3rd (Strength and Balance). The F & F looks tamer of the 2 I have. They both look like a way unique blend of yoga and martial arts - seem to start out slow but then get into some very unique and diverse stuff. I’d been curious about them for years. Parts of them remind me a bit of Cathe’s MMA Fusion on major steroids :p . Not a great description, but I think I will love them. Also, think you posted something about the Dragondoor Qigong stuff? Some great information there (really like that site). I find myself wanting a lot of their books. Curious about a book/dvd combo they have entirely on using the Get Up as movement analysis to implement corrective strategies for imbalances. Almost got that one. Ended up ordering the first Keith Weber workout, and a couple books (one on bodyweight exercises and one on joint mobility). I can't remember what you ended up going for (?)

Diane Sue - Feel like I keep missing you - Been checking in before you do by a bit or way later at night. I have been reading your workouts and they've been excellent :D Don't want to get too inspired because I think you’re right - I need to take it easy for a couple more days … Between all the great stuff you guys are doing and my new stuff, it's tough to behave :confused: Glad you got your workout in today. Football season is descending again already :eek:

Linda - So sorry you’re still experiencing the numbness. I remember going through something so much like that - sciatic nerve - problems with my lumbar curve. Keep hoping you find some real solutions/relief.

Debbie - Those are fun step workouts. I think part of HIS is taught while you have your back to the tv (?) - Definitely and added challenge there :) Good on you for getting in the ab work. If I remember, it's not your favorite.

Guess I'll stick to my bike and maybe some upper body weight work again today *sigh* . Still just a twinge ... won't push it. Hope all you guys are healing up and have a great day.

Lori
 
Linda - Have you tried icing the area giving you numbness yet? That may help. I wonder what the heck happened? I hope you are feeling better today.

Theresa - Pretty cool KB mix you did! I might have to try that but I really don't like KM. Maybe I should give it a try again, though. Nice job!

Diane Sue - Nice long workout for not having much time! You rock, Diane! Are you going to the football practice?

Lori - Thats one thing I've learned the hard way - taking a rest when I need it. Now I take rest days if I'm in pain without thinking twice about it. It's not worth making it worse for one workout, you know? I usually know when my body needs to rest so I just listen and I'm glad I've finally learned how to do that. I use to workout 7 days a week and other then not getting much results, I'd always have an ache or pain somewhere, especially in my low back. I haven't had low back pain for almost 3 years now. Knock on wood! It's all the other pains I have to worry about now! :D

What happened to Lora? I haven't seen her post on here in forever.
 
The numbness continues. I did KCM 30 Min. Bootcamp Cardio Only Premix. I really need more of her stuff.


Debbie
- I don't even wear my HRM anymore.

DianeSue - I can't believe it's the first day of school already!:eek:
 
Cardio today, I did Turbo Fire 60 today too. Getting ready to leave for the Lake of the Ozarks for a long weekend, I will try to check in if not I will on Monday. Great workouts everyone.
 
Linda-I quit wearing my HRM too. I could never tell whether it helped or hindered b/c I was sort of obsessed w/ it....Have you looked into KCM's new Olympic Lifting and Circuit Burn?

Roselyn-have a great time :)

Lori-I ordered the Budokon for weight loss. I saw the ones you were talking about and wondered how they were. I could always use help w/ flexibility :D Let me know your thoughts.

Debbie-we have a facebook checkin where Lora posts, maybe she just got tired of posting two places :D And I don't really care for Kickmax either....I wonder how the KPC high intensity drills would be w/ an MMA, I can't remember those drills.
 
It has been a crazy day of lots of running around. I was enjoying my later mornings and having more time to have some coffee and wake up. I was hoping tomorrow would be better but I bought a booster car seat for the grandbaby and when I got it home I discovered that it was missing an arm pad:mad: Now I have to make that long trek back to Target.

Lori, I know I have been missing you too. I have been trying to drag myself to bed earlier. It is kind of hard getting back into the school year routine. I am glad you are almost 100%. Maybe by next week you will be ready to get back into some other stuff. I think a lot of the time we work through what seems like some little discomfort only to come back later really feeling it. Don't push too hard. You would think we could learn:)

Linda, have you tried Kelly's Cardio Blast? Her new workouts have some nice premixes as well as the 30 min workouts. I like her 30 Minutes to Fitness Muscle Definition really well. She has a rotation on her home page using her 30 minute workouts. Sorry you are still dealing with the numbness.

Roselyn, enjoy your trip to the Ozarks:D Looks like we both did the same Turbo Fire. I want to do the Hiit 30 either tomorrow or Saturday.

Debbie, I didn't end up going to the Football game. I had the grandbaby asleep here on the couch. It is still staying around 100 outside here. Sorry you were having problems with your HR monitor. I think I might have batteries for mine because I bought them for the F11. Not sure that they will be good when mine runs down.
 
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Debbie - Sound words. I appreciate them and think you truly have done a great job at finding a balance that works for you. Hardcore, no question, but you are really good at getting the rest you need, too. I am working at finding that balance myself. The past couple days were probably really good for me.

Diane Sue - DS doesn't go back to school until September 7th. I just started feeling like I was getting into a summer routine and now ... :confused: Isn't that how it is? I think you (and Debbie, etc.) are right about easing up. I am definitely in this for the long haul. That is, want to still be doing this stuff for as long as I'm ... doing ;) . I think next week is a good goal. My back's actually feeling pretty good and I'm wondering how much of my problem really is/was related to ttotm cramping. Even so - I haven't had a real problem with injuries for some time (knock on wood and thankfully). I was really scared there for about a day. Guess I'll just vicariously enjoy yours (and everyone else's here) for a few more days. Gives me something to look forward to.

Theresa - I didn't know about that Budokon. Will check it out :) These look pretty tough. I will definitely let you know what I think after I try one out. They've been fun to watch, anyway -- and if I can get them down, I will feel really cool :p There is an added tutorial section and also an option to click over to tutorial during the workout during any new move/segment. Think that will be helpful. I think the drills for Kickmax are the best part - I may 'borrow' the dvd mix you did sometime - I've done that with your ideas more than once ;) - Please tell Lora I miss her and said hi.

Roselyn - You're sure hitting the Turbo Fire hard. They must be really good. Have a great time in the Ozarks :)


As for me, I did intervals on my elliptical trainer today. Haven't used that thing in a long time. Very good workout, actually. I originally set my gymboss for 15 rounds, 1 minute 30 seconds work (high resistance and as fast as I could go) and 2 minutes recovery (at a lower resistance). That was crazy. Way too long for an all out effort. After five rounds of that I was cooked. So, I just did steady state for 2 full rounds, then switched the work interval to about 60 seconds. That was still really hard. Ended up doing 13 actual intervals and the workout was 50 some minutes (not including warm up or cool down). BUT - it was non impact and my back felt fine and it felt really good to sweat and breathe like that after 2 days of doing not much that was physical - except cleaning :confused: - blech - and I don't really count that. As I said, I'm staying away from the weights and jumping and stuff until Sunday. Kinda nice to use the elliptical again - they have a different, floaty kind of feel to them. Also, made another appt. with the doc. This ttotm stuff is not improving. Cramps seem worse and I should really refer to it as oottotm (One of those times of the month) - seems to be here more than not, anymore. Can't be helping my energy level. Anyway. Rambling. :eek:

Hope you all have had a good evening.

Lori
 
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