jjhappymom
Cathlete
Linda,
Yes, you are helping me! Thanks so much for your suggestions. I haven't been working out consistently (Last time I worked out was in the beginning of March but then I had an exacerbation of back problems so I couldn't resume until recently. My core strength is so poor that for core workouts it was recommended that I only put my lower legs on a couch (or ball) and with my arms down along my sides, only lift up off the floor barely lifting my shoulders because any higher I shear. I WANT my core strength back. I am trying to fit in ways to use my abs when I usually wouldn't (for example remembering to tighten them with all moves on and off the step and even when I am driving in the car to make sure I tighten them too).
I loved your recommendation for the weights. I do remember back in March when I was doing overhead shoulder presses and I found that I needed to sit to complete them. This should have alerted me to the fact that my weights were too heavy. I also found out that when I am trying to use my core, I was tilting my pelvis forward to bring my chest up to sit up. This was Wrong. I am learning how to use my core to sit up straight again but not by tilting my pelvis. Didn't think at my age I would need to retrain myself how to do something so basic.
Regarding looking for intermediate- I know that I am not as strong as I used to be, I have more weight to lose (which affects my ability to fly over the step, do HIT and pushups are so hard now for me etc) I think beginner is not challenging for me and advanced I am not strong enough to do. I did Rhythmic Step tonight with one riser and felt awesome. My face was beat red and my heart rate was approximately in the 85% range at the highest.
I want to be able to do a balanced set of workouts, I want to be challenged, and I need structure of a rotation so with your suggestions and the 12 week rotation I think I can get there. Thanks so much!
Julia
Yes, you are helping me! Thanks so much for your suggestions. I haven't been working out consistently (Last time I worked out was in the beginning of March but then I had an exacerbation of back problems so I couldn't resume until recently. My core strength is so poor that for core workouts it was recommended that I only put my lower legs on a couch (or ball) and with my arms down along my sides, only lift up off the floor barely lifting my shoulders because any higher I shear. I WANT my core strength back. I am trying to fit in ways to use my abs when I usually wouldn't (for example remembering to tighten them with all moves on and off the step and even when I am driving in the car to make sure I tighten them too).
I loved your recommendation for the weights. I do remember back in March when I was doing overhead shoulder presses and I found that I needed to sit to complete them. This should have alerted me to the fact that my weights were too heavy. I also found out that when I am trying to use my core, I was tilting my pelvis forward to bring my chest up to sit up. This was Wrong. I am learning how to use my core to sit up straight again but not by tilting my pelvis. Didn't think at my age I would need to retrain myself how to do something so basic.
Regarding looking for intermediate- I know that I am not as strong as I used to be, I have more weight to lose (which affects my ability to fly over the step, do HIT and pushups are so hard now for me etc) I think beginner is not challenging for me and advanced I am not strong enough to do. I did Rhythmic Step tonight with one riser and felt awesome. My face was beat red and my heart rate was approximately in the 85% range at the highest.
I want to be able to do a balanced set of workouts, I want to be challenged, and I need structure of a rotation so with your suggestions and the 12 week rotation I think I can get there. Thanks so much!
Julia
