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Diane Sue - sounds like we all went through a lot of injuries through out the years. Like you said....it seems to take longer to bounce back as we get older. Hey, I am not in my 20's anymore. I did see a specialist for my PF and was in treatment for 10 month. I can't believe they broke your toes during a massage. I stopped doing burpees...they hurt my back. I always have to modify. I use a chair and do them instead going all the way down. They are in every workout. We are getting older and our bodies letting us know . I really believe I don't need to do those workouts to get a good workout in. As long as, I stay active all day I am fine. I am fine with that too. We always learn the hard way.
 
This morning I did B&B Cardio Core. I like this one. New stuff- simple to follow. I like the kick throughs with hands on the step. That makes that move so much more doable... why haven't I thought of it before?!

Then I followed with WS3 metabolic conditioning stopping at the abs section.
 
This morning I did Build and Burn Cardio Core, 28 minutes, 185 calories, heart rate average 127, max, 176, 1,908 steps. I then did Build and Burn Upper Super Sets, 29 minutes, 125 calories, heart rate average 107, max 143, 813 steps. 310 calories total, 57 minutes.
Upper Body Supersets
reverse grip press 12,12,12 dumbbells 8 reps each superset
lateral raise and extend 10,8,8 dumbbells 8 reps

pulse curls 15,12,12 dumbbells
pledges 15,15,15 dumbbells

seated overhead extension 25# , 25, 25 dumbbell
tate press 15,15,15 fumbbells

reverse grip bench press 17.5, 15,15 dumbbells
cionnected dumbbell press 17.5, 15,15 dumbbells

seated row 17.5, 15,15 dumbbells
standing cross row 25#,25,25 dumbbell

Burn out 10# dumbbells, upright row, biceps run, kickbacks, row with single dumbbell

Doreen, I like the kick through using the step too, except my dog had to lay right at the end of my step this morning so I was trying to use the opposite side of the step to avoid kicking her :)

Belinda, I find using the step for the burpees more friendly on the joints. I read an article by Sharon Twombly who is a physical therapist and she said many people do not do the burpee correctly and the knees need to be bent right when coming down. I do not know why they are in so many workouts. They don't bother me too much. I have had a couple of workouts that I did where they were a big dread factor because they were repeated over and over at a fast pace along with jumping across the room when you come back up. That was a bit much.
 
Hey everyone,

Today I did STS M2 D22, SBF LB barre and JS (I started week 5). I am almost done with M2. Yeah!

I am getting ready to go to DC, helping my kids move. Both moving on the 22nd.

Diane Sue - I use a chair, step or my fit tower purbees:) I agree, way to many in every workouts. You can do other stuff to get your HR up, IMO. I have a huge dread factor for purbeess, lots of jumping jacks, jack knifes, I am tired of ice breakers, power 7's anything that has to do with lots of high impact, lol. I guess, I don't like jumping:p You know what? My family in Germany never put a foot into a gym or workout at home. They all think I am crazy for working out. All they do is lots of walking. Most of my family don't believe in all that insane workouts that I do. I don't see a difference in working out more . Starting next year ( I will finish all the workouts that I started) I will slow down with my workouts and walk more outside. My goal is no longer than 60 min a day, preferably less. See how that works. Good job on your workout today.

Doreen - I have abs scheduled for today too. I also skipped it :) Good job! BBL!
 
Here is a link to the Sharon Twombly piece that I read. She mentions down on the floor moves and how she has brought some of her therapy into her workouts.
https://www.gigabody.com/blog/sharon-money-twombly-fitness-physical-therapist-part-1/

Belinda, my family has teased me about working out, but nothing negative really. If Germany is like England, I would imagine there is a lot of bike riding and walking done. Things change over the years though. Now, I would rather exercise than go outside to walk. If I didn't have neighbors and other pets out there I would be okay with taking my dog and going for a walk. :)
 
Thanks for the link, Diane Sue! I am the opposite I rather be outside than inside. Unfortunately Brawler can't go for long walks anymore, only short ones. He doesn't want me to leave the house either. He is clued to my hip.
 
Thinking of Sharon Twombly, I need to pull out Zero to Sixty again. I like that workout. Poor Brawler is probably pretty needy and you take such good care of him.
 
Yesterday I picked up KCM Step Boxing from the library (interlibrary loan again) and I did the premix with workout one and the dumbell drills. Then I did B&B Upper Body Supersets.
 
Today I did Ripped with Hiit Low Impact Hiit one both 1&2 combined mix 2, 50 minutes, 359 calories, heart rate average 135, max 175, 3,650 steps. Tomorrow, unless something comes up, I plan on doing Build and Burn Kettlebell and kickbox and tabata legs. Either each or a premix. This depends on time and how much I get done around here. I may have to go out today or tomorrow.
I keep talking to others about kettlebell workouts. I am going to have to pull out some of my Art of Strength ones. Today I pulled out The Kettlebell Ways "The Empire State" thinking maybe Saturday. I will see how my week goes.

Doreen, nice that you picked up another Kelly at the library. I haven't done that one as much. I don't know why. I did a mix off of it recently skipping the dumbbell drills and doing both workouts. It probably went well with your upper B&B today.
 
Today was Kelly Build and Burn Kettlebell and Lower mix, 37 minutes, 239 calories, heart rate 121 average, max 142, 1,489 steps. This one skips the wide stance deadlift squat up and the bridges. I then did the Kickbox only premix wearing 1.5# gloves, 16 minutes, 1,395 steps, heart rate average 139, max 163, 113 calories. I finished off with Kelly's Body Design lower and cool down segments, 19 minutes, heart rate average 109, max 135, 88 calories, 344 steps. Total time was 73 minutes, 440 calories
B&B weights 4 sets each move
banded side steps blue firewalker
kettlebell swing 1 arm 20# 2 sets
kickstand dead lift 20# dbs
kettlebell figure 8's 20#2 sets
squat variations 25# dbs
kettlebell squat press 15# 2 sets
side lunge knee pull body weight
kettlebell alternating swings 20# 2 sets
front back lunge 20# dbs
kettlebell double arm swing 20# 2 sets
split stance plyo pops body weight
kettlebell lunge lawnmower 20# 2 sets
plie variations 15# dbs
kettlebell plie high row 1 set squat press 1 set 20#
Body Design 15 and 25# dumbbells and 5# ankle weights for the chair work

Doreen, the mixture of the two workouts seems like it would be a good combination.
 
Hey guys,

Came home late last night, I was to tired to post. I did JS Boogie I.T.

Today I did STS D23, JS Metabolic Conditioning and SBF Strong Back. I may do a stretch later today.

Good job, everyone. Keep up the good work. BBL!
 
Belinda, that is a nice combination of workouts. I hope you can get some rest. I have sure been dragging through the holidays. Not much time for rest with all of it. Yesterday afternoon I watched a movie with my granddaughter, 17 and kept wanting to nod off. She stays with us during finals so she is closer to school for running back and forth for exams and school activities. Her house is further away and it saves a lot of driving. She only had one test to study for last night and had did some with a study group before she came back to my house. We are doing the room addition and still have stuff to finish on it upstairs. I can't believe Monday is Christmas already.
 
Diane Sue - good job on your workouts today too. Yes, I am dragging today. My son's dog heavy head slammed into my knee (she was turning around and slammed it right into my knew) I have a bruise from it too. Plus, cleaning didn't help yesterday. We cerebrate Christmas on Sunday (German xmas). I still need to get the house clean, I will probably do that tomorrow. My son and his wife are coming on Friday. I am to beat to start today, lol.
 
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Belinda, try not to wear yourself out too much before all the fun begins ! I think we may be doing some Christmas eve stuff with part of the family as we usually do a Sunday brunch. Although my older daughter always does their family Christmas with her husbands family on Christmas eve. I think next year things will change. When my granddaughter gets married they will spend Christmas day with his family and we will choose another day to do Christmas. It really does not make much difference. Christ was not born necessarily on the 25th anyway and I am sure does not have issue with doing it another day :) I love different traditions. When in England as a child we would go to a lot of the village area holiday events. It was quite fun and memorable for me.
 
This morning I did Ice Low Impact Sweat premix workout #1, 29 minutes, heart rate average 123, max 156, 186 calories, 1,700 steps. I then did Build and Burn Trim Down using 8# for the puch out moves and 10's for the rest, 25 minutes, 165 calories, heart rate average 127, max 151, 1,590 steps. I finished off with Kelly's Body Design Yoga, 14 minutes, 36 calories. Total time was 68 minutes, 387 calories.
 
Today I did Sharon Twombly Athletic Step Jam step and abs, 83 minutes, 551 calories, heart rate average 135, max 173, 6,915 steps. I think I may be doing some painting on our addition today. Yesterday we went and purchased paint and I came home and stained molding, I will need to stain and varnish the doors to the closet and room. Freezing drizzle in the forcast today. I hope it does not get too bad.
 
Hey girls,

M2 D24 + SBF Mat 3 + JS WS3 Pilates + Yoga is done. Can't wait for M3.

I am still keeping up with all my workouts, just super busy. Kids are coming today and tomorrow. Still have lots to do.

Diane Sue - nice job with all your workouts.

Doreen - you must be busy too

That's it for me today. Have a great day and weekend. Merry Christmas, everyone.
 
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