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[ironlady]

Hello All!

Thanks ladies I miss ya'll, too! Sounds like summer is getting off to a good start for everyone! Canoeing sounds like GREAT fun!

My heel hasn't hurt lately... the insoles and the cortisone have helped alot! Yeah! Did KPC Monday and Pyramid UB today... LB tomorrow. Don't know hearing about B&G makes me want to revisit it instead!! May have to sub that in... ot just do it this weekend!

I ordered the Valor Squat Stands so I'll have them for STS. At least I can do modified pullups with them.... doors are too wide for Pull up bar. I'll nedd em for bench press and squats. No way I'm lifting the weight over my head for squats!

More later! godd night!

 

[Shoegal]

Check in Thur 5/28

Hello everyone -

Last night - I did B&Gs - I went for a premix - and did the one entitled: Overall Legs - 64 minutes - but I got to the part where we did the lying leg work - ok so I did it - but I find that section horrifically boring - so I'm thinking to myself - it is about 47minutes into it and there can't be too much more - if they repeat this section again - I'm not doing it. And - yes - they did. I stopped the dvd - went to the ab section & did that - then did the stretch section. I'm amazed at myself. In doing the Firm - I did lying legs all the time and I preferred it to standing leg work - I mean, - you're lying down - what could be better than that? Now I absolutely dread it. I really like B&Gs but the premixes aren't nearly as good as the actual workout. I wanted to mention in my previous post that I have been steadily adding more push ups - but when I was doing BM2 the other day - there were those push ups done of the stability ball - totally kicked my butt - I couldn't do them!!! I was so shocked - I felt I was getting better. The only explanation was that I did push ups the day before - and maybe my muscles didn't have a chance to rest.

Michelle - I know you always say that it doesn't take up too much room doing B&G - but what about those walking lunges - don't you think that takes up a whole bunch of room to do??? I don't think I've done the original Body Max but twice since I got it but I often go to BM2. Tell me what you think of Body Max vs Body Max 2??

Laura - I wanted to tell you that as far as DOMS go - here is my own personal philosophy - never skip a workout because you are sore. That will prolong the soreness. I have found that for me - I will do what I had planned and I won't feel the DOMS once I get moving. By the way - I'm sorry about your neck. I miss the days when nothing hurt. Now my heel hurts, my back hurts & just recently there was this shooting pain in the palm of my hand. Where are those carefree days of my youth?

Ironlady - I'm looking up these Valor Squat Stands - can you do pull ups on them as well as use them for heavy weight lifting??? I seriously want to curtail my spending on new equipment - but it seems like this stuff is a necessity for STS - do you agree?

Hi to everyone out there - have a great day!!!

 

[janiejoey]

Last night I decided to do BM2 - a premix entitled Cardio & weights 70 1/2 minutes long. It was alot like the Cardio & weights workout. Liked it a lot. I was going to do the entire thing but the fact that it was 90 minutes turned me off right then. I must say that it was so nice putting in a step workout and having no trouble at all deciphering the moves - Cathe said it and I did it. I have decided that if something gets in the way of my workouts - then I should do workouts longer than an hour for the rest of the week to make up for it. Well - its a idea. Tonight I am going to do B&Gs - the premix Michelle had done. Wednesdays I have trouble getting a long workout in so I'm going to give it a shot.
I have been trying very hard to keep myself on an even keel as far as eating goes. Missed lunch yesterday and that totally destroyed me - I was so completely hungry that I came home and I couldn't stop myself from pigging out!!! I was completely disgusted with myself afterwards.
Janie- I read the book so Marley and Me's ending was hardly a surprise and you can pretty much guess what happens - I mean it's a no brainer but it really doesn't make it any less sad. I cried.
Hope everyone else has a great day out there.

Shoegal, I thought maybe the book was sad. I'm still going to read it. I love animals. Hey, great plan you got going there. You are working really hard, I bet it shows too. I think we all get disgusted at ourselves for pigging out, but it must be because we need to every so often. Do you think?

Today was my Boulder day, the day I usually hike, but since Maggie is in heat I couldn't take her down, and none of my girlfriends could hike. Instead I did an hour and 15 minutes! That last 20 minutes was mind over matter! I was thinking of Tara from the Biggest Loser and her single minded determination that caused her to win all the challenges! (well except the last one and the biggest one!)
I hurt my neck pretty badly yesterday, I had another terrible night sleep the night before, I was running late to my class, and I was tired and hastled. I taught a Pilates on a Fit ball class and at one point I turned my head to look at the class while I was in a vulnerable position and wham there went my neck! It is always an issue for instructors because we often are not paying attention to our own form while looking at our students and it can cause injury. My neck is my weak spot due to 3 bad whiplash injuries. And yesterday was almost as bad as after the accidents! It is feeling better today but still mighty vulnerable and painful.
Janey: sounds like you have had your hands full with those grandsons! You must love that time together, I know my momma does. Good job on those improvements! Guess Cathe knows what she is doing after all!

Laura, Mind over matter. Oh yeah, I know what you are talking about. It's always nice to have an inspiration such as Tara. Good for you. O dear, I hate it when muscles are pulled. Hope things are better for ya tomorrow. Try using the foam roller on the back of your neck. It may help, that is if you have one. They are useful for such things as pulling your neck muscles.

Thanks ladies I miss ya'll, too! Sounds like summer is getting off to a good start for everyone! Canoeing sounds like GREAT fun!
My heel hasn't hurt lately... the insoles and the cortisone have helped alot! Yeah! Did KPC Monday and Pyramid UB today... LB tomorrow. Don't know hearing about B&G makes me want to revisit it instead!! May have to sub that in... ot just do it this weekend!
I ordered the Valor Squat Stands so I'll have them for STS. At least I can do modified pullups with them.... doors are too wide for Pull up bar. I'll nedd em for bench press and squats. No way I'm lifting the weight over my head for squats!

Ironlady, So good to hear from you. Yeah! Your heal is better! I bet that is such a relief. Great workouts. Bet you are looking better than ever. i don't want to lift heavy over my head either. Too much weight and I can really get hurt. I use my Smith Machine for those exercises.

Did Disc 27 Shoulders, Biceps and Triceps and Abs today. I was a great workouts and again improved in a few areas. Got to love STS!

Janie

 

[MDolfiniReed]

Hi everybody. Did PUB today--will do either IMAX or Body Max again tomorrow. This is the weekend for my 25th college reunion. Tonight I'm at my parents and I'll drive over to Hollins tomorrow morning after I exercise.

Laura: A hurt neck sounds very uncomfortable. I strained my back a couple of weeks ago and I'm finally getting to the point where I can do ab work comfortably without modifications.

Shoegal: on the walking lunges, I modify and do those standing in place. Otherwise, I can get through the basic B&G workout pretty well on the boat. With regards to body parts hurting: I think that's just age. Dang.

Janie: I've been saving reading Marley and Me for my summer vacation list. If you like animal stories, also try Merle's Door--it is really a great book. I was crying on page 5--happy crying--and I laughed and cried through the whole book. It's really great.

Ironlady: good to hear from you. Glad your heel is better.

Enjoy your evening.
~michelle

 

[ladubose]

Ok I have time for a quick post before I am out the door for a nice evening with girlfriends (& Wine). A good friend who moved away is in town so it will be great to see her.

I had Drill Max on the calendar and with my neck the way it I thought that wasn't such a great idea. Even though it is getting better it is still stiff and sore and you really have to be careful with necks. So than I considered Muscle Max, but a friend called and asked if I wanted to hike. I thought that is probably the best option and Maggie needed a hike too! So ended up burning 630 calories walking the dog and being with a friend. Not to bad...

Although I am bummed that I didn't lift I was looking forward to that.

Shoegal: I haven't tried the premixez on B&G except the standing leg only and abs. I do want to try them. I find Cathe's floor work challenging after all the standing work. I kind of peater out on them too.

Janie: your results are inspiring me! Congratulations it must be cool to see such marked improvements in your #'s are you seeing a difference too?

Ironlady: that's great that your heel isn't bothering you....wish I could say the same about my neck! I hope I don't need to go to the Dr about it, hopefully it will clear up on it/s own.

Michelle: have fun at the reunion! Are you ready to show off that Cathe body to everyone!! Which series/Dvd is the original Body Max on?

 

[ironlady]

Well, I decided to go ahead with PLB tonight. Legs are kinda trembly now!

Shoegal-I don't think I'll try a full regular pull up on the squat stands, unless I get something to weigh them down. Although they have some weight to them. Yes, I really didn't want to spend the money either but, I think to give STS the attention it deserves it was necessary for safety.

Michelle-have a great time at your reunion!

Laura- hope your neck is all better! The hike sounds like good fun and a Great workout! So nice to get to spend time with friends that have moved away isn't it?

Janie- so glad you are getting to spend some good time with your grandkids! SO daughter is having a baby girl, due in August!

Shadowpup- good to hear from you! Glad you are doing well!

night all!

 

[janiejoey]

Hi everybody. Did PUB today--will do either IMAX or Body Max again tomorrow. This is the weekend for my 25th college reunion. Tonight I'm at my parents and I'll drive over to Hollins tomorrow morning after I exercise.
Janie: I've been saving reading Marley and Me for my summer vacation list. If you like animal stories, also try Merle's Door--it is really a great book. I was crying on page 5--happy crying--and I laughed and cried through the whole book. It's really great.~michelle

Michelle, You are doing fantastic with your workouts. Wow! The ones you chose are not easy. Let us know how your college reunion went. Details please.

Ok I have time for a quick post before I am out the door for a nice evening with girlfriends (& Wine). A good friend who moved away is in town so it will be great to see her.
I had Drill Max on the calendar and with my neck the way it I thought that wasn't such a great idea. Even though it is getting better it is still stiff and sore and you really have to be careful with necks. So than I considered Muscle Max, but a friend called and asked if I wanted to hike. I thought that is probably the best option and Maggie needed a hike too! So ended up burning 630 calories walking the dog and being with a friend. Not to bad...
Although I am bummed that I didn't lift I was looking forward to that.
Janie: your results are inspiring me! Congratulations it must be cool to see such marked improvements in your #'s are you seeing a difference too?

Laura, It sounded like you may have a fun time seeing an old friend. I agree, you do have to be patient/careful with necks. Love your kind of hikes. It's all good, can't do better than that. You'll lift soon enough, you have the spark in you. It is such a wonderful feeling making strides with my workouts. I am seeing a difference (I think).LOL

Well, I decided to go ahead with PLB tonight. Legs are kinda trembly now!
Janie- so glad you are getting to spend some good time with your grandkids! SO daughter is having a baby girl, due in August!

Ironlady, How was PLB? Legs can do that, yes they can. I have a love/hate relationship with leg workouts. But, they do work. Congratulations for the baby girl coming in August. I bet you are just busting your buttons!

Will be doing some kind of cardio today. Don't know yet, but it needs to be kinda sorta long. Maybe 45-60 min. or so. Let you know later.

Janie

 

[MDolfiniReed]

Good afternoon everybody. This morning I headed over to my sister's house and did IMAX. I haven't done that one for a few months and it was another sweat fest. I have to go medium to low on the blasts but it's good to have a new challenge.

I got to Hollins right before lunch today. After a nice healthy lunch of grilled portabello, peppers, onions, and eggplant, I spent two hours walking around the campus. Alot of folks have yet to arrive so the campus is still kind of quiet. After my walk, I decided to check in to the hotel and take a little break. Will go back around 4 pm for the late afternoon seminar.

Laura: Body Max is on the Power Hour dvd and IMAX is on the Rhythmic Step dvd. Highly recommend both workouts. I'm kind of stuck on mastering Body Max and IMAX before moving on to BM2 and IMAX2. Just a quirk of mine. Probably a good idea to save Drill Max for another day--the hike sounds much more neck friendly.

Ironlady: sounds like you are doing great getting back into exercise. The pyramid workouts are great. I tend to do the upper body one more than the lower body.

Janie: enjoy the workout. Let us know which cardio you decided on.

Hi to Shoegal and Shadowpup.
~michelle



Shoegal:

 

[Shoegal]

Check in Friday 5/29/09

Hello everyone -

Last night I had given very little thought to what I would be doing - all I knew was that it had to be cardio. I considered doing Amy Bento again - but I had been doing that so often and decided - no - something else. So after rifling through all my Cathe's - I settled on IMAX3. Love this workout - and I did pretty well. Started out on an 8" step - and now wondered what everyone else uses? Cathe and her crew use a lower step height - and after struggling through the first blast I decided to lower mine too. I usually do every step workout using an 8" step. I really don't recall if I have ever done IMAX3 with that step height - but I know I've done 1 and 2 at that height. At any rate it is very intense I don't think it is necessary to go that high. I copped out on the plie squats - there are so many - that gets the heart good.

Michelle - I'm with everybody - have a great time this weekend and tell us all about it!!

Ironlady - Congrats on the new addition coming - how exciting!!!! August is almost here.

Laura - you seem to have so many good friends - and they want to work out with you!! Amazing. I used to go over a friend's house to work out every Monday - I loved doing that - it was very motivating. Plus she made dinner afterwards and we'd talk and drink wine. That was always a blast.

Janie - you sound like you are hitting the workouts pretty good too - keep up the good work. Hearing of your progress makes me want to do more!

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend.

 

[ironlady]

Quick check in...

C&W today.... pooped out on the ab work... still sore from the other day and those walking soldier planks ! KM is up for tomorrow but, may do it along with CMax Sunday since I have a haircut and nail appt tomorrow morning.

I really like PLB.... right to the point but, then again I really like lower body work. Oh, who am I kidding I love em all! well pushups are really not my favorite but, I do them! Not as well or pretty as some here I try though!

Have a good weekend everyone!

 

[janiejoey]

Good afternoon everybody. This morning I headed over to my sister's house and did IMAX. I haven't done that one for a few months and it was another sweat fest. I have to go medium to low on the blasts but it's good to have a new challenge.
I got to Hollins right before lunch today. After a nice healthy lunch of grilled portabello, peppers, onions, and eggplant, I spent two hours walking around the campus. Alot of folks have yet to arrive so the campus is still kind of quiet. After my walk, I decided to check in to the hotel and take a little break. Will go back around 4 pm for the late afternoon seminar.
Janie: enjoy the workout. Let us know which cardio you decided on.
~michelle

Michelle, I haven't done IMAX, seems for years. I bet it is a lot of fun to do it with someone. My Joey don't do cardio with me. I modify whenever necessary. What a wonderful lunch. YUM! Two hours of walking around. Could that be considered low cardio? How did the late afternoon seminar go? Yesterday I did Power Max, but only 25 min. of it. My challenge was bigger than life so...but, I did something, right? [/quote]

Last night I had given very little thought to what I would be doing - all I knew was that it had to be cardio. I considered doing Amy Bento again - but I had been doing that so often and decided - no - something else. So after rifling through all my Cathe's - I settled on IMAX3. Love this workout - and I did pretty well. Started out on an 8" step - and now wondered what everyone else uses? Cathe and her crew use a lower step height - and after struggling through the first blast I decided to lower mine too. I usually do every step workout using an 8" step. I really don't recall if I have ever done IMAX3 with that step height - but I know I've done 1 and 2 at that height. At any rate it is very intense I don't think it is necessary to go that high. I copped out on the plie squats - there are so many - that gets the heart good.
Janie - you sound like you are hitting the workouts pretty good too - keep up the good work. Hearing of your progress makes me want to do more!

Shoegal, I ho hum around sometimes too trying to figure out what workout to do. IMAX3, Oh my. That is a challenging workout, and on 8", that's impposible for me. WOW! How do you do that? As I progress through my workouts, it gives me a sense of acomplishment. And that makes me want to do more. Thanks for the encourgement.

C&W today.... pooped out on the ab work... still sore from the other day and those walking soldier planks ! KM is up for tomorrow but, may do it along with CMax Sunday since I have a haircut and nail appt tomorrow morning.
I really like PLB.... right to the point but, then again I really like lower body work. Oh, who am I kidding I love em all! well pushups are really not my favorite but, I do them! Not as well or pretty as some here I try though!

Ironlady, Oh I love C&W.. It is intense and when you poop out, then it's just plain gone. Another day awaits. Have fun doing KM and CMax. Let us know how your hair turned out.

Today is STS Back and Chest. I'm going to add on and use the Marcy Machine too, but only on a couple of exercises. One of each more. Can't hurt right? Also I miss using that machine.

I'll be back later today to see how things are,

Janie

 

[MDolfiniReed]

Hi ladies. We are having great weather for reunion weekend, which is good because many of the social/eating activities are outside. Yesterday afternoon I went to a seminar entitled "Women who've gone places." Among the speakers were some pretty impressive folks--here are short bios for 2:
Mildred Emory Persinger, Hollins class of 1939: Mildred is a dedicated activist on the local, national, and international levels. She has served on several U.S. presidential commissions on women and represented the YWCA at the U.N.

Ellen Reighley Malcolm, Hollins class of 1969: founder and president of EMILY's list--a network of more than 100,000 men and women committed to recruiting and funding viable women candidates.

There are roughly 385 alumnae here representing the classes of 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, and 2007. Adding in family members and guests, there are over 500 people here this weekend. Last night, dinner was in the Hollins riding center. It's a beautiful facility and Shadowpup would probably really like it. The horses were a main attraction particularly for the children. The only thing about the riding center is that the floor is this wonderfully soft brown dirt--so when I got back to the hotel, I had to scrub my feet. After dinner, my class had a little get together to socialize and view a slide show of our college days.

This morning we had the alumnae parade around front quad which really is quite a hoot and then gathered in the chapel for speeches, class reports on fundraising, and awards to alum for outstanding service. One of the women who received an award was Elizabeth Fentress Goodwin, class of 1969. She is the co-founder of the National Down Syndrome Society whose purpose is to education, provide funds for research, and advocate at all levels on behalf of individuals with Down Syndrome.

After the alumane celebration in the chapel, official class pictures were taken. Our class had a nice lunch of shrimp and grilled chicken salad in the Beale Garden. Afterwards, I headed back to the hotel, changed my clothes, and went to the gym. Did 65 minutes of pyramid weights and core. Now I'm on a little breather before heading back.

Janie: Powermax is one of my favorites. It is not an easy workout. The first time I did powermax I felt breathless after the warmup!

Ironlady: I think I've only done cardio and weights once. I liked it but just haven't gotten back to it. Everybody is doing such great workouts. Don't you wish you could do all of them at once sometimes--wonder how many calories that would burn? There are just so many great Cathe workouts and not enough time.

~michelle

 

[ladubose]

Hi everyone! I am still super busy, but still getting some workouts in even if I don't get a chance to post.

Yesterday I did my short run, 3 miles, but managed to shave about a minute off each mile! Than I did an hour Pilates Reformer workout with some other instructors, didn't push it but really focused on form.

Tonight we are having company over for dinner so it was Clean Max all day and I got to squeeze in a workout. I decided to leave the upper body alone, neck is better but not 100% yet, so I grabbed Butts & Gutts. I was going to do the normal routine but thought of Michelle and Shoegal talking about the premixes so I thought why not? I did the Overall Leg which is @ 62 minutes. It was good, but not the one I thought it was I guess the one I was thinking about is actually the Leg Blast that I have heard alot about on the forums. But I about balked when they said to repeat the floor sequence again! I did it though! My legs were cooked!

Michelle: how fun to be at your college hearing these inspiring stories and seeing old friends! I can't believe you are working out too! Good for you!

Ironlady: I really like C&W too, I am actually thinking of doing that tomorrow...sounds like you had a nice pampering day at the salon! Love it! I am do for a little polishing myself!

Shoegal: are you insane!! 8 inches for Imax3 Or you are super super fit! If Cathe doesn't do it I don't either! LOL!

Janie: You are really doing an awesome job on that STS! It seems like there is a lot of upper body work for you!

Well enjoy the weekend everyone. Tomorrow is the girls Ballet Recital in Boulder and than a Wine Tasting at the Yaht Club so I don't know if I will get a workout in>>>

 

[janiejoey]

Hi ladies. We are having great weather for reunion weekend, which is good because many of the social/eating activities are outside. Yesterday afternoon I went to a seminar entitled "Women who've gone places." Among the speakers were some pretty impressive folks--here are short bios for 2:
Mildred Emory Persinger, Hollins class of 1939: Mildred is a dedicated activist on the local, national, and international levels. She has served on several U.S. presidential commissions on women and represented the YWCA at the U.N.
Ellen Reighley Malcolm, Hollins class of 1969: founder and president of EMILY's list--a network of more than 100,000 men and women committed to recruiting and funding viable women candidates.
There are roughly 385 alumnae here representing the classes of 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, and 2007. Adding in family members and guests, there are over 500 people here this weekend. Last night, dinner was in the Hollins riding center. It's a beautiful facility and Shadowpup would probably really like it. The horses were a main attraction particularly for the children. The only thing about the riding center is that the floor is this wonderfully soft brown dirt--so when I got back to the hotel, I had to scrub my feet. After dinner, my class had a little get together to socialize and view a slide show of our college days.
This morning we had the alumnae parade around front quad which really is quite a hoot and then gathered in the chapel for speeches, class reports on fundraising, and awards to alum for outstanding service. One of the women who received an award was Elizabeth Fentress Goodwin, class of 1969. She is the co-founder of the National Down Syndrome Society whose purpose is to education, provide funds for research, and advocate at all levels on behalf of individuals with Down Syndrome.
After the alumane celebration in the chapel, official class pictures were taken. Our class had a nice lunch of shrimp and grilled chicken salad in the Beale Garden. Afterwards, I headed back to the hotel, changed my clothes, and went to the gym. Did 65 minutes of pyramid weights and core. Now I'm on a little breather before heading back.
Janie: Powermax is one of my favorites. It is not an easy workout. The first time I did powermax I felt breathless after the warmup!~michelle

Michelle, 'm very impressed who was on the list for speakers. It sounds like you had a fun and knowledgeable class reunion. Wished I could have heard Elizabeth Fentress Goodwin on Down Syndrome, since it hits home. And you still had time for a workout. Bless your heart. As always, thank you for the encouragement on PowerMax. Whew!

Hi everyone! I am still super busy, but still getting some workouts in even if I don't get a chance to post.
Yesterday I did my short run, 3 miles, but managed to shave about a minute off each mile! Than I did an hour Pilates Reformer workout with some other instructors, didn't push it but really focused on form.
Tonight we are having company over for dinner so it was Clean Max all day and I got to squeeze in a workout. I decided to leave the upper body alone, neck is better but not 100% yet, so I grabbed Butts & Gutts. I was going to do the normal routine but thought of Michelle and Shoegal talking about the premixes so I thought why not? I did the Overall Leg which is @ 62 minutes. It was good, but not the one I thought it was I guess the one I was thinking about is actually the Leg Blast that I have heard alot about on the forums. But I about balked when they said to repeat the floor sequence again! I did it though! My legs were cooked!
Janie: You are really doing an awesome job on that STS! It seems like there is a lot of upper body work for you!
Well enjoy the weekend everyone. Tomorrow is the girls Ballet Recital in Boulder and than a Wine Tasting at the Yaht Club so I don't know if I will get a workout in>>>

Laura, Great job on the workouts even though you are humongously (is that a word?) busy. Very proud of you. Don't you just love the gains we strive for? It's a great/wonderful feeling. The STS is a well rounded routine. And, I'm doing very well in it so far. I did Back and Chest today. Whewy!

Take care everyone and have a nice weekend. I'll peek (is that peak or peek? I'm a horried speller.) in every so often for ya.

Janie