Pentagenarians & Beyond: W/B 2/3/19

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Good morning,

No workout yesterday, and not even agility class, as it was cancelled, along with all other classes from Tuesday on. Hopefully things will get back to normal this week.

Valerie, Yes, I think Rev's Up Rumble is an easier KB workout than Cathe's others. I didn't do the combos, but heard here that they are easier. I think I will do it with my Cathe weighted gloves next time. John likes to try the Sunday crosswords, but like you mentioned, has to look up some of the answers just to continue sometimes.

Carolyn, hope you feel better today. Sometimes its just "one of those days" where working out does not appeal. I get those more frequently than others. :). I have an app on my iPad called "Jumbleline" which is a version of the jumbles in the newspapers. .it's so addicting.

Diane Sue, that restaurant sounds lovely. I also saw an ad on my iPad for Goodrx that said they have coupons that you can print for some of the meds too. I would think the coupons would be accepted at any pharmacy.

Hi to Judy & Lori

Take care,
 
Good morning. raining/ sleeting today so an indoor workout again. I spent a long time yesterday fussing with that Metabolic workout. As usual, I'll repeat a couple times and see if my primitive lizard brain can learn it. it seemed there was a lot of rotating positions of weights. I especially didn't like the curtsey /side raise. made me feel very unbalanced. I will sub a squat instead.

I didn't pay attention to the gloves in Rev'd up rumble. that would make it harder. the gloves I have don't work for boxing. the zipped in weight pulls the Velcro apart in less than a minute.

sunday is big for puzzles. I do the word Jumble, the sudoku, and if I have time will start on the NYT crossword. usually no hope of finishing it, even with google. I always look up sports names, sometimes just to get a few correct words in place to get going.

the inequities in our health system are awful. ridiculous people end up devastated financially because someone has the misfortune to get ill or injured. the health care for adults under 65 (not employer based) is horrendous. extremely expensive and covers almost nothing. DH can't wait to turn 65 this year so he can get decent coverage.
I have been happy mostly with Medicare coverage, but I have very few problems. who knows when that could change? my neighbor with the recent insulin issue is OK financially. how many people would be able to pony up an extra $2000 a month if a critical medication goes up in price? there have been well publicized cases recently where people rationed their insulin because of price increases and died. young people with type 1 diabetes because they could not afford the costs. for all the people with pre existing conditions it was terrible.... coverage for everything but what you need the most. I will pay more taxes to include everyone. I don't know if any country is "perfect" but there are plenty of countries who do so much better and spend less.

hope everyone is feeling better and getting thru winter weather. we might get snow tonight... on top of all the blooming plants.
 
Today is my regular rest day, but I did a short yoga practice before Church. I did Jane Adams’ Morning Energy Practice from her Gentle Yoga dvd which was 18 minutes.

Deb, hopefully your weather is starting to warm up today.

Valerie, Metabolic Blast does have some different combinations of moves. The rear lunges with taking the dumbbell under the leg was confusing to me. It took a few times to figure it out.

Diane Sue, I do think that Rev’d Up Rumble is a little easier than Rock ‘m Sock ‘m because the combos are simpler.

Waving hello to Lori and Judy.
 
Good afternoon ladies,

I have done great with the lite/ice rotation. Yesterday I needed to do the PHA2 and also Cardio Party (since I missed it by taking a rest day. I liked PHA2 This was the first time I did this one. I went heavier than Cathe for most of the segments.

Getting ready for the superbowl. My husband bought an airfryer and is very happy. He made wings with no oil and they were nice and crispy. Time will tell if this is a keeper.

Valerie...if I do not like a move I always sub in something similar that is kinder to me - and is working the same muscles. Why not! I use 1lb hand weights for Rev’d up. Sorry the sound is too loud. :(

Carolyn...that under the knee move I can’t do at all. My arms will not reach!! I love pound cake.

Judy...that premix sounds great. Will need to make it and try it out. Temp has been up and down for us. Coulle of times leaving for work last week it was below zero. One day it was -5!! Yikes that is cold. Today ot is 34. Crazy weather.

Deb...I stay away from side planks. Bothers my shoulders too much. I usually grab heavy weights and while standing with arms to the side I lower the weights side to side. This way I am still working my core but it is easier on my shoulders.

Diane Sue...lunch with husband, daughter close to the lake sounds very nice!

Have a great evening all! Off to watch the game.
 
Just a quick stop by. I will catch up tomorrow as I need to get to bed. I spent the last two days with neck pain :( Last night I took a heat wrap to bed with me for my neck and shoulders. I did Raw stretch this morning and when I came home from church I cleaned leaves out of the yard since it was 69 degrees out and I wanted to take advantage while I could.
 
Did rev'd up rumble. the sound was fine until about 1/3 of the way and suddenly, abruptly volume amped up so I could not hear cathe. you can hear her slightly but the music is too loud. annoying! I switched main menu and turned off the music. WAY too annoying. the workout itself was OK, I like other kick boxing better but this is certainly doable. a good calf workout. I will do it a few more times but the same issue where some moves feel clunky, uncoordinated feeling, like that "brushing your hair back" move. I know I can just keep punching and it's fine.

Lorri please use the air fryer and report back. they are not expensive but I'm afraid it might” rev “ up my taste for fried food that has been quiet because I never eat it. still I am tempted.

oh my..... it snowed today, suddenly and earlier than predicted. Traffic went from normal to a mess in 10 minutes. we have more than was predicted, 3-4 inches, but we left it sit as it was still snowing and will see what needs to be shoveled tomorrow. freezing hard tonight, for us that is about 25. we are wimps here.
 
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Good morning,

Yesterday I did Lite Metabolic Blast, 42 minutes, 194 calories. I liked this one a lot, and look forward to doing it without modifications, when my hip is better. It got into the 50's yesterday, and now it's all about flash flooding.

Diane Sue, hope your neck is better today.

Valerie, those are the same weighted gloves I have, the ones that you can zip in additional little sand bag weights. I never had a problem with the Velcro. We used to do the Jumble puzzle in the newspaper every day, until we discovered the app with the same thing, only you can choose your word length, and it keeps track of the points etc. Agree, the health care that was put in place that was supposed to be such a great thing is terrible. It's so expensive, unless you are able to get subsidies, which most middle income people do not qualify for. I looked into it when I had to fill a 3 month gap in coverage before I turned 65. I ended up paying the same amount I would have for the government offered one, with an independent insurance carrier, without all the reams of forms and paperwork required for the government one.

Lori, congratulations on the big WIN! As for modifying in Metabolic Blast, the side plank moves were impossible for me. I just got into the same position on my side but did not bring my hip up.

Waving to Judy & Carolyn,

Take care,
 
Deb I start losing the Velcro connection immediately when I punch. I wonder if it’s possible to put them on with weight on the palm side, like inside out? I can feel them coming off in only a couple swings. I can feel the little sandbags get momentum and start flying by themselves. I didn't have a problem with the side planks, but the kick out/step outs I skipped. I have a huge bruise on my thigh, from knee to hip. I didn't want to take a chance on toppling over.

Each state ended up with a different set up when the current administration started to undermine the ACA instead of supporting and expanding it. There is only one choice for DH here and its expensive. doesn’t cover anything.

My sister was complaining about the same mess . All that snow, subzero temps, now warm with water and slush everywhere with plugged sewers. A mess!!
Yes congrats Lori . Interesting game yesterday. I watched a little when we were unexpectedly able to stream it. Thought the half time show might be good but disappointing. Yuck. music has gotten dismal.

weather forecast was totally completely wrong. we got a BIG snow dump. everyone was in "superbowl nirvana" sunday night and nothing much was done, but the forecast was pretty benign. once the commute traffic gets going, the plows, sand trucks can't do much. forecast was for an inch or two in localized areas, but we have almost a foot and no signs of a plow. we are further north and up in elevation. pretty out,but it will be a long day, and getting very cold tonight so will be here for a couple days. DH and I have to shovel our driveway, decks, parking pad. shoveling … my workout today. so glad we don't have to go to work. people are going along our main road on snowmobiles. :oops::rolleyes:
 
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Today I did Cardio Slam for 50 minutes and 361 calories burned. My average heart rate was 132 and maximum heart rate was 158. I won’t comment on the game, but I was very disappointed with the halftime show. I love Maroon 5, but the stadium setting was not a good venue for their music style.

Healthcare in this country needs some serious work. We are fortunate so far with our plans because of my husband’s military retirement and my retirement benefits, but I am always concerned about increasing costs. People shouldn’t have to choose between buying medication or buying food.

Deb, great job with LiTE Metabolic Blast.

Diane Sue, I hope your neck is better today.

Hello to Lori, Judy, and Valerie.
 
We are trapped here until roads clear.
thank you. people should not have to choose between health care and rent , groceries. poor people and those without healthcare benefits, even middle income people, get hammered. even if we all pay out more in taxes, it would be more fair to those who are unlucky enough to develop an expensive illness or injury. DH and I have been lucky that way, we take care of ourselves, but a lot of illness is not anyones "fault".

Carolyn, I keep meaning to thank you for the Hemp hearts recommendation. I like them on the yogurt. I never heard of Maroon 5. serious ink on that man. I can't remember anyone EVER sounding good for the half time show. a lot of money spent and wasted.
 
Coffey FIt Raw Ripped and Ride February Uses 10# dumbbells and a 20# ketlebell and piece of equipment
weight work is timed at 1 minutes for each exercise
cycling was around 4 and a half minutes each time. The last was shorter and I stayed a bit longer
warm up on bike, Kelly does triceps push ups on the handle bars while pedaling and arm rotations
rnd 1 hammer curl both 10 #dbs into 1 arm arnold press, alternate to other arm next hammer curl
squat holding 10# dbs at shoulders knee up twist
kettle bell double arm swing (Kelly says you can do a variety of kettle bell work if you want)
Spin bike
rnd 2
1 DB side to side step while push and pull forward back
1 DB side to side moving db from the hip
single arm throw with 10# db (I was a bit worried about the shoulder with this and was very careful with form)
kettle bell swing
Spin Bike 4.5 minutes
alternating front lunge with double arm row 10# dbs
plie squats set dumbbells on the floor plie pick dumbbells up 10# dbs
kettle bell swings
spin bike 3.5 minutes
to the floor wide bench press 10# dbs hips slightly elevated
alternating wide bench press alternating hips elevated
modified pull over 1 or two 10# dbs hips slightly elevated
1 or 2 dbs skull crusher to sit up

Pyramid Pump Lower Body Scrambled 12,10,8,10,12 reps
Step Ups 10,12,15,12,10# dbs
rear slide lunges 8,10,12,10,8# dbs
elevated lunges 8,10,12,10,8# dbs
side slide lunges 10,12,15,12,10# Db
sliding cross back lunges 8,10,12,10,8# dbs
deadlifts 12,15,20,15,12# dbs
calf raises 10,12,15# dbs 30,25,20,25,30 reps
 
I had to go out and get some things after my workout and was so tired when I came home that I took a power nap. I think it must have to do with the arthritis, because last week I had so much energy and felt great all week and was thinking things were going so well. I ran out of curcumin and Advil nothing with Boswella at the moment so I went out to get that stuff. I don't realize how much some of the supplements help till I am out and not repurchasing. All of that stuff gets expensive. I went back over the natural help information on the arthritis foundation website and made some notes. I have never taken as large of doses of some of those supplements as it suggests. Yesterday my low back, neck, wrists and knees were all hurting by the time I got done raking the back yard. It looks so much better though and I love getting outside when my allergies are not crazy. I think I do have a reprieve from that anyway. Just juniper seems to be the big culprit right now. It must not affect me like the cedar or something.

Deb, I hope your weather gets better soon. As I look at the Metabolic workout moves and read reviews I think that I would like that one. I checked out the Good RX site and I downloaded the app. It appears to not take into consideration insurance. It gives prices for your area and stores and you can click on the coupon for the store you want to pick it up from and they will have it ready at the price that you choose. For me the Walmart coupon would be best and it is actually only 1 dollar difference from what I pay with my part D supplement. It would be a substantial savings for someone who had to purchase without savings. I saw it in our area running for 199.00 and CVS and Walgreens being the highest was around 79.00 with Good Rx. It suggests checking because you may find a lesser price than Medicare or your insurance. It has a place for if you cannot find a pharmacy. Also all CVS and Walgreens do not participate. You have to find one that does. Anyway, that is my understanding after reading the FAQ and information.

Valerie, sorry you are having to stay in. I know how much you love your outdoor activities. I have the 1 lb and the 2 lb weight gloves from Cathe's. I know what you mean about the weights moving the gloves. The 2# stay put pretty well and the velcro is not so much a problem with either. The 1# slipped so much that the thumb holes got bigger and I finally sewed around the edges. I still use them, but my hands are sensitive and I can feel irritation when they rub on the back of my hands. I bought a pair of 1 and a half pound gloves without the removable weights and they do not require me to stick my fingers through a whole bunch of finger holes and loops and I like them quite a bit better. I sometimes just set a pair of 1# dumbbells nearby and pick them up when I want to use them for a kickboxing workout. Again clutching dumbbells constantly aggravates my arthritis, so at least I can put them down when I need to relax my hands a bit. I actually had a bruised looking spot on the pad of my hand the other day after lifting heavy dumbbells. It really aggravates me. It didn't hurt though, just looked weird with little vein looking spots in it. I need to get new lifting gloves. I threw my Nike ones away because the thumbs were tearing.
Yes, I have a heating pad. I guess that would have been better than what I used. I have a hot cold pack that is like clay or something that I can put in the microwave for a minute or so and stick it in a soft pouch that I used around my neck and shoulders when sleeping. It doesn't stay hot real long, but it seemed to help and I didn't have to worry about falling asleep for too long on something hot. Although if I got too warm I would have work up anyway.

Carolyn, that is nice that you were able to get a little yoga in on your rest day. That is what I have been trying to do. I think I have a Maroon 5 cd around here somewhere. Funny, how tastes change though. I just do not listen to that type of music much anymore. I prefer Christian and classical. Something calming. Otherwise quiet is nice :) I had my grandson go through some of my CDs and he took some of the time life hits of the 70s LOL he is 18. He loves music and is quite talented on picking up tunes on the guitar and piano.



Lori, you will have to keep us up on the air fryer. I am kind of with Valerie on acquiring a taste for fried food. The closest I usually get is what I put in the skillet with a small amount of healthy fat for fried food. My husband would love it, I am sure.

Judy, thanks for thinking of me and my neck. It feels somewhat better this afternoon after some supplements and a nap.
 
our plw broke down or that is the story, so maybe later today using backup. we had a brief power out and after my oven would not turn on. at all. we turned the breaker on and off, and it must have done a reset because it started fine after. a little concerning as we have a lot of brief outages, and we always turn off when we leave for trips.
our messy roads will be messy for a while. its cold and staying cold, and maybe more snow on Thursday. it did seem January was too good to last. the snow cover helps plants survive the cold. we got a foot. it was an hour and a half of brisk shoveling. later today I did 20 on the elliptical. it will be maybe in the teens tonight. I keep 2 hummingbird feeders going, and have to bring them in and out about 10 times a day when its this cold. hummers never sued to stay over the winter but they have since about 2011 or 12.

I have also had issues with the stitching around the thumb area tearing out on the weighted gloves. they are fine for using with dumbbells but not for punching. diane sue I would not go to sleep with an electric heating pad on, but they stay warm longer than the gel packs.
I fixed a jacket today, an old and once expensive probably 15 yrs old. I bought some iron-on goretex approved tape and ironed it on, and fixed it. didn't want to sew it because it would punch a bunch of holes in a waterproof breathable fabric. really easy and hopefully it will stay put.
 
Valerie, do you keep individual surge protectors on your appliances? I had a Sears repair guy suggest that to me once. I had another tell me the same thing, particularly with all of the computerized components on them. I have one on my refrigerator. The oven/ stove is built in and I have no clue where it is plugged in. I keep an individual surge on the tread climber as well. The one on the refrigerator was one meant for refrigerators. With some sort of system for letting you know if there is a problem.
Snow shoveling is a lot of work. The iron on tape is a lot more convenient for repairs like that.
 
Hi Everyone,

Saturday I took a rest day, yesterday I did a Spinerval and today I did Ramped Up Upper Body and KCM Abs & Core. We went from below zero to over 50 degrees the past few days. It's been raining today and the temperatures are dropping back into the 30's tomorrow. The forecast is calling for freezing rain and possibly ice on Wednesday. I'd much rather have another snow storm. Ice is the worst and I am not looking forward to it.

Deb-Great job with Metabolic Blast! I really like that one too. We've had some flash flooding here too with the rapid snow melt.

Valerie-That is a lot of snow! I'm glad you got your power back on. That's great that you fixed that jacket. I've fixed a few things that way too. I agree too that healthcare needs to be fixed in this country.

Carolyn-Great job with Cardio Slam! I didn't watch the Super Bowl but I read that the half time show didn't turn out that well.

Diane Sue-Nice job with the workouts! I plan on doing the Feb Ripped & Ride tomorrow or Wednesday.
I'm glad your neck feels better.

Hi to Lori!

Have a good night!

Judy
 
Good morning,

No workout yesterday. I was ready to do a workout, went down to the basement and saw a lot of water on the floor, near the drain. As I was typing yesterday about flash flooding, little did I know that I had an inch of water in my basement. Ugh....I tried to mop and get it cleared, but it was not happening. Called a plumber and found that our access that is out on the lawn was plugged so water was backing up into the house Joy.

Valerie, wow, that is a lot of snow for your area! Yes, shoveling can be a workout for sure, so can mopping and emptying a 5 gallon bucket too many times to remember. That's a good idea to put the gloves on so you can put the weights on the palm side. I have problems with side planks even without a hip issue. I just cannot keep my side off the floor in that position. it's funny about health care, and what is needed to fix it. I am not too sure socialized medicine is the way to go. Good job on fixing that jacket, doesn't doing something like that make you feel good?

Carolyn, I heard from many people that the Super Bowl this year was boring, even the commercials. Living right here at the border, we see many people coming here from Canada to have procedures done because the wait time for them in their country is too long. This include live saving heart operations.

Diane Sue, I hope your pain is better today. I hope you are able to get some discounts using that app. I think my Cathe weights for the gloves are about a half pound each, so you need both in each glove to come to a pound. I have an electric heating pad right by where I sit on the couch, and use it sometimes twice a day on my hip. I am supposed to alternate with ice, but don't find the ice pack as comfy as the heat, especially in this cold weather. :)

Judy, nice workouts! We have the same weather this week...it went up to 58 yesterday, and maybe the 60's in some areas away from the lake. Now it is dropping, and will probably get freezing rain. Fun wow.

Hi to Lori,

Take care,
 
Deb-I'm sorry about the water in your basement :( I hope you get that resolved.
You make a good point about Canada and socialized medicine. I have heard horror stories about the wait times for treatment. Being on the border, here in Metro Detroit, we also see many people coming for treatment.
 
Judy, great job on the workouts. I like Kelly's Ripped and Ride workouts. It is nice that the workouts have been low impact, but intense. We have had some warm temps too, but it seems to be dropping. Yesterday was cooler than what was forecast. I was glad I took a jacket when I went out. I almost left it. We have rain forecast for tomorrow.
My husband has friends from Europe and Canada that he has worked with and they have commented on how good we have it and about wait times.

Deb, I am sorry you have water in your basement. Hauling buckets of water is probably not the best thing for your hip. I hope the plumber got it fixed and that you can get it dried out quickly. That is how my one pound gloves are. I liked the open palm, but it is uncomfortable and inconvenient putting them on and taking them off. Particularly if I want to get them off or on quickly, like mid workout or before a stretch.
 
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