Hardcore Fitness Maniacs for October 2020

Today I did Cathe Live #284 Arms and Abs on the Ball. This is all of the upper body. I wonder why she called it Arms and Abs. I skipped shoulders and modified some moves. Total time was 59 minutes, (55 actual for full workout). I burned 114 calories, heart rate was 88/147 and 903 steps. That is all I had time to do. Calories really stink when I do weights. During some of the push ups I just did the plank off the ball and scapular squeezes.
Arms and Abs on the ball live # 284
warm up with curls, shrug, lateral raise, upright row, hip hinge flys, curl press 5# dumbbells
Biceps
seated curls 2/2 count 12# dbs 16 reps
incline curls 10# dbs 16 reps
sweeper curls 12# dbs 8 reps
seated up 2 donw 6 curls 12# dbs
mix of all moves 10# dbs
Up 2 down hold middle own up 10# dbs

Shoulders skipped

Chest
chest flys 12# dbs 10 reps
flat bench press 12# dbs 16 reps
fly/press 12# dbs
push ups on ball down 2 and singles
isolated single arm fly 10# db (12# Cathe)
fly (Cathe 15's) me 12# dbs
fly/bench press 12# dbs (Cathe 15#) 8 reps
push ups on ball

Triceps
lying extension 8# dbs (adds 1 1/2's) second round I dropped to 10's
close Grip bench press 12# single armand both
Repeat except no close grip instead she did seesaw push ups

Back
1 arm row 25# db (Cathe two 12's) 12 reps
pullover 10# dbs (Cathe 12's)
repeat
1 arm rear delt raise prone on ball 8 # 8 reps 2 X

Core Ball
superman arms bent
superman arms extended
prone ball tap down foot all right then all left 10 reps each
supine holding ball with feet hip lift
seated side bend holding 2 5# dumbbells
Stretch


Debbie, I feel for you. I have been dealing with this again too and it just burns and pinches in those same places that seem to be knots. Sometimes I swear messing too much with it just inflames it more. Movement helps though. I don't know exactly what to do. I use those therapy exercises all of the time. The one thing that helps is to stand up and walk around often. I am surprised that I feel better today even after the workout I did. I did not sit around and hover over school work. I just stood or sat upright in a chair and watched so I could correct if needed. Of course I still have to get on the computer and get tomorrows stuff printed and wrote up.

Belinda, I remember in England how people shopped often and there were not large refrigerators when I was a child. I remember a big pantry for dry goods. I have watched those remodel homes and selling homes shows on tv and most European homes seem to have small everything, even washing machines. We need some rain.

Doreen, that workout makes my legs hurt and I haven't even done it. A tough one for sure.

Jolie, 3 days to get moved in. I hope things are going well.

Roselyn, sorry you had to get tested. Glad it was negative. I am sure that was a relief.
 
Good morning,

XTrain Biceps and Triceps is done.

Diane - Germans shop often too. My mom went grocery shopping daily. They do sell large refrigerators like here in the US. My sister has one. Most kitchens are not large enough to put a huge refrigerator in. Homes or apartments don't come with kitchen cabinets or appliances. Germans like to shop fresh daily. We still have butchers (they know you by name, lol) and fresh produce markets. They usually have huge grocery markets on Saturday until 2 pm. Sunday's everything is closed, except bakeries / coffee shops/ restaurants. We don't have pantry for dry goods. Every house or apartment comes with a there own/looked up Keller (storage) you don't have to rent or pay extra. Most apartments also give you extra space in the attic. We shop daily in Germany. No need to hoard :) Germans live a minimalist life style. You find a grocery store in walking distance which makes it easy to get what you need. A lot of older people use the public transportations to shop in bigger grocery stores like Costco. In Germany they still deliver your drinks like lemonade/mineral water or beer :) Your drinks come in a case of 24 glass bottles of beer. They even pick up your empty cases. They get cleaned and reused. . German washers are small compared to the US. They also wash a lot longer than here in the US. My sisters have a small dryer too. She air drys her clothes instead using a dryer. A lot of European still dry their clothes outside (balcony/ garden) in the summer or in the winter they use a drying rack for indoors.

I will be back to catch on personals.
 
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Today I wanted to give my shoulder a break so I walked on my treadmill. Like I said, this will be a light week for me. Feeling a bit better today but we'll see after I sit for 8 hours. Hate that.

Walked for 42 minutes, burned 247 calories, went 2.08 miles ad did 4760 steps. HR was 111/134.

Belinda - Believe me, I've thought of going to see a doctor. However, with my experiences with doctors and muscle pain, they really can't do anything. I seriously should go see a physical therapist but simple truth is, I don't want to. I don't want to have to go every week for who knows how long when I know this problem goes away if I could just get away from sitting all day. I thought of getting a new chair but I think it's more of the way that I'm sitting than the actual chair. I usually feel great by Monday morning and then it starts all over again. I'm going to try to stand more at work and see if that makes a different. I get up every hour and walk around but that only helps for the amount of time I'm walking. :( Not fun... I think Jolie is moving today.

Roselyn - I didn't even know you were sick. So glad it wasn't COVID. You were probably just low in your immune system because of being upset and depressed about your dad. I hope you are feeling better and I'm sending you hugs of comfort.

Diane - I like that Arms and Abs workout, I also wondered why she called it that, it's more total body than just arms and abs. It's a good workout, though. I think you are right, messing with these knots sometimes makes them worse. For a few days I will leave it alone and see if it gets better. I remember Jolie telling me the same thing, I was massaging it every day and it seemed to be getting worse. She said to give it a few days between each massage and that helped. I will do that again. This issue is ridiculous and why won't it just go away?

Doreen - Hope you have a great workout today! The workout you did yesterday looked like a good one!

Roxie - Hope you are doing well and your workouts are going good.

Have a great day everyone!!
 
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Debbie - I hear you on not wanting to see a doctor or physical therapy. Maybe find some physical therapy youtube videos? Maybe they will help? I am sorry you are going through so much. I hope you can figure out what is causing this problem. Good job on keeping it light this week. I wasn't sure if the move was today or tomorrow. Thanks for letting me know.

Roselyn - I hope you feel better soon. Maybe take a few day's of rest.
 
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Today was EPIC day 8 - Upper Body Dumbell. Straight sets for everything this morning 4 times. Shoulders, Chest and Back. Simple enough. Surprisingly I don't feel sore from yesterday's lunge madness - I may feel sore tomorrow though!!
 
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Good Evening,

My workouts haven’t happened we were on vacation last week and stayed at the lake and then a bachelorette party over the weekend and my right foot has been bothering me I bought A new pair of ASICS and Brooks but they haven’t helped. We are done a technician until November 3rd because her daughter tested posit and has COVID plus we only have one pharmacist because the others quit so I am now working more. Going to try a workout in a few minutes just not going to jump around.
 
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I did not get to workout today. I got up and dressed for it, but things did not allow it. My husband went out for a doctor appointment and the garage door opener broke and the belt was on the floor. So he called around and got someone to install another since that one was really old. I got showered and dressed so he could go to bed and I would handle anything with the installer. Then there was school, so it just was not happening.

Belinda, I remember in England that a baker came by several times a week with baskets of baked goods from the village nearby. I would ride my bike to the village and get candy and yarn. Milk was delivered as well. Although the milk was in glass bottles and the farm cats would peel off the oil caps and dig cream out of the top. It made my mother so mad. I think for the most part if one could, shopping less often would eliminate so much waste and food forgotten in the back of the refrigerator that ends up thrown out. Plus fresh tastes better. My mother hung laundry outside all of her life. She always said sheets smelled fresh like outdoors. I always though they were probably collecting dirt. And now I figure pollen and toxins from the city probably are clinging to the clothing. Nice work with biceps and triceps today.

Debbie, isn't it interesting how when we stand up and walk around that pain and tightness seems to recede. I hear you on doctors. I had watched so many physical therapy and chiro videos before I ever ended up going to a doctor. Even with that, if I was not already seeing the arthritis doctor, I probably would have put off longer. Usually when I do end up going it has become me being desperate for some relief. Like when the pain is so bad Advil does not help, ice does not help and I cannot sleep. It is a tough call, and like you I know if I have a day where I am mostly on my feet doing housework or some stuff outside and only short times on the computer, I get a lot of relief. Sitting is an issue. Sitting usually finds me catching myself losing that perfect lined up and tall posture. It is so easy to relax and find some slouching. It is smart to lighten up a bit. It is so hard to let up and even when we do it seems to come back again. We must be making the same mistakes or taking too much advantage of feeling good. I don't know.
Not a problem posting the workout. I have most of Kelly's Raw workouts typed up in a notebook and saved onto my laptop.

Doreen, I am surprised that you aren't sore from that workout yesterday. Good job on the upper body today.

Roselyn, good job on the Cathe Live Metabolic workout today.

Roxie, Kelly listed some workout choices to do if you are having foot problems. Just a thought. Sorry they are down on employees at the pharmacy.
 
So I tried to stand as much as possible at work yesterday and guess what? My shoulder did not ache like it has been. And I also didn't have a headache when I went home. How can sitting do this kind of damage to a body? Crazy. I guess because I sit for 8 hours a day, although I do get up every hour and walk my 250 steps and more. But there are times I am so busy that I don't realize that I have been sitting for an entire hour and have not moved. Standing for most of the day helped a lot, I sat down only when my low back got tight. So I will keep doing that, maybe I'll get used to just standing all day. We'll see.

I walked on my treadmill again this morning. I had a hard time getting my heart rate up so I jogged for a few minutes to get it going. LOL!

Walked for 40 minutes, burned 256 calories, went 2 miles, did 4734 steps and HR was112/146.

Belinda - I have found some stuff on Youtube, mostly what Diane has been doing and it does help relieve the pain and tightness. I just don't have the time to do those every day which is another problem. I do feel much better today so I'm hoping to continue with standing at my desk as much as possible. Great job with Xtrain yesterday!!

Roselyn - Thanks. Great job with your workout!

Diane - I agree with all you say, sitting does seem to be the culprit. And you're also right that moving around helps make it feel better, even working out helps. I think I will try to do that new step workout from Kelly tomorrow just to move a bit. Walking on the treadmill tends to make the muscle sore because of the repetitive back and forth motion with my arm. Standing at my desk helped ALOT yesterday so I will be doing that today as well. My low back doesn't like it much, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I need to do Lindsey Samper again, that always helped as well. Maybe after my step workout tomorrow I will try and squeeze it in.

Roxie - Sorry to hear about your foot issue, that sucks. And your work is crazy, I don't know how you do it!! Be safe girl.

Doreen - Nice workout!

Jolie - Hope your move went well.

Have a great day everyone!!
 
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Good morning,

Went for a walk early this morning. Boy, it's cold outside. Than I did XTrain Tabatacise.

Debbie - yeah, I get not having time for all those stretches. It's tough. Glad you starting to feel better. Hope you continue to feel better.

Diane - how long did you live in England? I agree with your mother sheets do smell better when you hang them outside. I stopped hanging my clothes outside with all the stink bugs we are having. Don't want to bring anything in the house, lol. I do hang up my dresses inside or things that shouldn't go in the dryer. I have and use my cloth drying rack. Talk about fresh bakeries..I miss getting my fresh bread and Broetchen daily. I hate having food waste. I only buy what I need than go grocery shopping again. I always done it this way.

Jolie - hope your move went well.

Roselyn - great job yesterday.

That's it for me today. I will get my hair done tomorrow. Trying to figure out if I want to get up early tomorrow to get my workout in? or if I want to do it on Friday? I will figure it out. My legs are like jello.
 
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Woah Belinda - Tabatacise is tough!! Did you do it on the rebounder?

This morning was a rest day on the EPIC rotation so I did a youtube step video. Great combos, some patterns I've not seen before, fun 70's and 80's music and a great step count... what could be better!?! I love step - I'm so glad instructors started filming their workouts for youtube!!
 
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Sorry I have been MIA, but I am moved!!! What a nightmare. A 4000 sq foot house into a 2400 sq foot house, but I do like it and it will force me to finally get rid of things I don't use or need. I have some more little things to move today and then the house needs to be cleaned and i hand over the keys back to the owner tomorrow. I have no more muscle after taking this much time off from working out but i didnt hurt my back this time! I will start back to working out on Thursday and I am looking forward to it.

Great job on the workouts girls, you are all doing awesome!

Make it a wonderful day.
 
Jolie - sorry about the move. I hope from here on out everything goes smoothly. Hang in there, girl! It's almost over. We live in a huge house too. I want to downsize to a smaller one eventually.

Doreen - yes, I did it on the rebounder. Still a tough workout. Burned lots of cal on that one. Great job today.
 
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Good Evening,

Another crazy day at the pharmacy I went to work at 8:30 didn’t get home until 6:30 long damn day, my boss wanted me to stay longer but I just walked out. I really need to start working out to give me some more energy.
 
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It has been a long busy day. I finally got some much needed house cleaning done even though I am tired from coughing all night. I think it is elm pollen? Weird because I had a longer break than usual this year through August and September, then elm shows up on the list and even though the pollen count is at medium, my allergies are kicked up. I know cedar is terrible for me. It could be that I was spending more time outside walking my dog while the fence was being put up. Friday it will be the same because we are having some landscapers come out and fix the yard so it is even and doesn't wash out and cause erosion. They will put in some sod.
Today I got in a short workout. I really wanted to do lower body as well as cardio, but I thought I did not have enough time. The teacher put they were having a special zoom lesson sharing with other 1st graders at 12:30. I got all showered and set up at 12:30 and the teacher had a message saying sorry it will be 1. So, I could have fit one in. Anyway I did Cathe Live Express Your Step # 279, 44 minutes, heart rate 111/141 :rolleyes: , 180 calories, 3,209 steps. This is the second time I have done this one. It is a lot of moves from the Step Boss series.

Debbie, I hope that standing a lot more is the answer for you. Sorry that your back starts to tighten. It is so hard to fit those stretches in. I did the # 11 Lindsey Samper that we both liked and that helped the other day. I felt much better today. But, I tried not to spend as much time sitting with my head down looking at papers. I am not very good at spending less time on my main workout so that I have time for a stretch. I really like that new Kelly Step workout. I also like it with the lower body work too. The music and moves are fun. I can see how the arm movements would hurt.

Belinda, I lived in England for 3 and a half years. My parents rented a house that was in a field next to a farm and the large stone home of the owners. Trips to school were interesting and always seemed like they were real long. As an adult I wonder how long they really were. I would ride a cab to the first bus stop, then they would drop off at one military base and I switched buses to go on to another base every day. The cab driver was always funny. Him and his wife had me stay at their house after school once in awhile when my parents had to be away. Not sure why, but they had a pickinese (not sure if I am spelling that right) that would sit in front of the chair and growl at me when they would walk out of the room. I was afraid to get up and move. LOL He also picked up some boys that always smelled like they just came up from the pond. He would sing you are my sunshine. I remember some shopping at the base, but my parents did a lot in the local area where we lived. We went to a village church there which I have a lot of fond memories of and the different area gatherings. Guy Fox day. Christmas was always fun. I spent a lot of time outdoors. An English couple my parents befriended there took me and my brother to the sea side and we stayed in their caravan(trailer) That was fun. Although they thought they were giving us a special treat for breakfast and it was Kelloggs Corn Flakes she put warm milk on. I remember being polite and eating it and hating it at the same time. I liked the Rusk cereal better and without warm milk. Funny how different cultures can be. I have lots of memories there. Probably the best part of my childhood memories.
How are salons there? I have thought about going to a salon, but the thought of wearing a mask while getting a haircut and those shampoo bowls always cause me terrible neck pain, I keep putting it off. My husband usually does it, but he has been working almost every day and switching back and forth from night shift to day shift and back. I don't want to have him spend what time he has at home awake, cutting my hair. I hang things I don't want to put in the dryer on plastic hangers and put them on the shower rod upstairs till they are dry so I can put them away.

Doreen, I love step too. That is great that you found one that had some fun 80's music to go with it. For awhile I was wondering if step workouts were going to be phased out in favor of kickboxing and floor cardio. Cathe does not have a lot under her step category.

Jolie, I have been there. The problem is when you start putting things away and you realize there is not enough room for all of those things. I had to go through and get rid of pots and pans, dishes etc. But, it did help me get rid of what I really do not need. Although when we have family days, sometimes some of those things would be handy. I am glad you got the move done and no problems from it this time.

Roxie, I hope they can get more help. That sounds rough.
 
I am feeling much better, the standing at work is really helping my shoulder. I will continue to do that, I actually feel more energized during the day and I have no headaches anymore. I usually have headaches every single day and the last two days I haven't.

Today I decided to do RAW Just Step 4 and had a great workout. Love this workout, it is really fun. I need to check out Steps 1 through 3, I think I've done one other but not sure which. Fun stuffg!

Workout was 32 minutes, burned 220 calories, did 3203 steps and HR was 128/168.

I also did Karen Voight's Yoga Stretch. Love that stretch workout.

Jolie - Glad you are moved and almsot ready to set your new house up. That is the funnest part!! Hope you can get a workout in today. And I doubt you lost any muscle, it just feels that way. Once you get going again, they will be back.

Roxie - Wow, that is a long day. Sorry you have to deal with that. Hope things get better soon, this COVID crap is wreaking havoc on everyone.

Diane - Sorry you are dealing with allergies again, mine seem to have finally ended. I don't get it as bad as you, though. I never get a cough, just headaches, sinus pressure and watery eyes. The standing is definitely helping and my low back seems to be handling it well. I'm still tight up in my shoulder blade area but it's not painful anymore. Good job with your step workout, I night try that one but Cathe is so crazy on the step, I always end up hurting myself.

Gotta go, hope everyone else is doing good! Have great workouts today!
 
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This morning I did EPIC day 9 - which was supposed to be an hour long, no repeat total body. I was short on time so I skipped some abs and floor leg work. It moved quickly and was a good mix of exercises.

Roselyn - They are different - which is good for a change. She does not cue verbally during the workouts - she does some hand gestures, etc and you get a pop up box showing the next move to follow. Her music isn't that great - I play my own. But she writes some tough workouts and her form is great. So they are on youtube and free and if you look in the description below the videos you can see her breakdown so you would know if the workout suits you or not! I'm kind between workout programs myself waiting for Perfect 30 so a free program suits me right now. Ultimately I want to do 30 Day breakaway on Beachbody after trying perfect 30 for a while.

Roxie - Sorry for your long days!! Hopefully you can get some help there!

Jolie- Hoping you are getting settled in your new house!!
 
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Good morning,

XTrain Legs and outdoor walk is done.

I don't have time for personals. I will catch up later tonight. I am getting my hair done today. Gotta run!
 
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