MIC & Calf PAIN!

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eternalEfit

Cathlete
I cannot believe how sore my calves are after doing the whole video last night...I can definetly tell I need some cross-training as a group fitness instructor! Besides walking & hi/lo aero, what other cardio activites have help you guys with working out the lower extremities? Is the stationary bike a good thing?
I could have made it through the whole MIC Hi/LO section, but my poor underdeveloped calves just burned at the start of the hi impact section!! Someday soon, I'll have the whole thing down!
Thanks for the suggestions,
Myra :)

C:\My Documents\Salt_Lake_Temple_(4).artMy Body Is My Temple
 
Hi eternalEfit,

I was just wondering if you live in Utah. I seen your salt lake temple thing at the bottom of your e-mail. I live in Clinton, Ut.

Beverly
 
I used to do a lot of hiking during the summer, so if you have any cool places around, even if they're mild, you'd be surprised how much you use your calves to stabilize yourself on uneven terrain and to climb.

Also, are you doing any weight training? Do you train your calves? If you're concerned about getting bulky muscles, you could just train with light weight or even no weight and high reps? Just a thought.
 
Hi Beverly!
Nope, I don't live in Utah, I'm one state over, Nevada. But the Salt Lake Temple is my favorite temple! I am overwhelmed each time I've visited because of the history, beauty and the Spirit that is SUPER strong there.... I'm in the area twice a year, for Women's Conference and BYU Ed Week. My second favorite is the Las Vegas Temple but Manti comes at a close third. You probably guessed I'm Mormon...convert actually, 5 years this July. The Oakland Temple is where my family was sealed...twice! (That's a whole other story!)
Where is Clinton (poor name, sorry, if you're a democrat!) and are you LDS too?
That is supposed to be my signature at the bottom, but it's not working here, it works at VF so if you visit the Exchange lists, I'm there!
Nice meeting you,
Myra :D
 
Hello Lex!
That's my daughter's name too, BTW. Alexandria for real...
Thanks for the reminder, I used to hike all the time some little hills in my area, but the ground is unstable and I have the weakest ankles...I detest cardio machines and haven't enjoyed being on one since I discoved the true joy I feel in the aerobics room! I'm a step junkie lately since that's all I've been teaching, cardio-wise.
I do lift weights, I teach BodyPUMP too, but I've discovered that the program lacks severely, in calf work. I already have huge quads because of step, and I have no time to get into the "gym" part of the fitness center (weights) to hop on one of the calf machines. As you can tell, most of my workouts happen in the aerobics room! Well, on the days I utilize the gym, I'll have to mosey on by the calf machines, there's like 4 or 5 different kinds now! Fitness equipment is ever-evolving, and I left stagnant!
My fitness center doesn't have an exclusive HI/LO class, (I'm subbing right now) so the opportunity to take or teach is non-exsistent. It's really quite sad.
I've decided to prepare myself for MIC by doing the Firm's Not-So Tough Aerobics and Tough Aero Mix, only because it's "good ole' fashioned hi/lo and I remember my calves burning to those too!
Okay, I'm done talking your head off, thanks for listening and oh, I appreciate all the advice :D
Myra :D
 
Hi Myra

Hi!

Clinton is 30 miles North of Salt Lake City. We moved here a little over a year ago. My hubby got stationed at Hill AFB here. We are not LDS, but I have to say the community here is great. I have never met so many great people. I think this area is just beautiful. I love to go hiking in the mountains.
It is nice to meet you too. Good luck with your calves. Running helps too.

Beverly
 
Calf exercises

Hard area to train. Genetics has alot to do with this.

Ideas, easy to do:
1. Calf raises. Stand straight with arms at your sides. Hold hand weights in your hands at a weight that is comfortable. Raise up and down on your toes, SLOWLY. Do anywhere from 15-25 reps, 3 -4 sets. Depends on your # hand weight. Try 2 days a week. Works without weights too, just do more. Go about 5 lifts after you start to really feel it (but not burning pain).

2. Calf pumps. You know these from Cathe. Try adding in a few intervals of about 3 minutes of JUST CALF PUMPS to a few workouts a week.

:)
 
RE: MIC & Calf PAIN! Beverly Clinton

Beverly I live in Clearfield!! How fun to have another Cathe fan so close. I own almost all of her tapes, and am waiting for the extra cash to get her DVD's. Cathe is helping me lose all this extra weight, but keeping it fun. Diane
 
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