Pentagenarians & Beyond: W/B 6/7

Today I did Coffey Fit Raw Intervals #4, 43 minutes, heart rate 120/164, 204 calories, 2,992 steps. I finished off with Lindsey Samper neck and shoulders #8, 18 minutes because I added a bit to it. I went for a gentle stretch on the move with hand at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock, just enough to feel a slight stretch. I find this works out fine. I went outside and cleaned the windows on the sunroom while waiting for my 8 year old grandson to arrive. It was nice out and I knew it would probably get hot later.

Coffey Fit Raw Intervals #4 requires 6 inch step I used 15# dumbbells 15# dbs for all but deadlift upright row and the lying work at the end. I did not do overhead with the sit ups I just pulled the dumbbells down to the side.
One cardio 30 sec and one strength move 30 sec repeated twice and move to the next then all are repeated ending with some core and upper body the second time
Split and squat jack cardio/ dbs power curls
Repeat
Pendulums cardio/ deadlift upright row dbs
Repeat
Achy feet (Heisman?) cardio/lunge press 1 arm( I did curls)
Repeat
Plunge lunge turn side to side lunge cardio/side lunge curls dbs
Repeat
Jump on step squat touch down/plank rows dbs
Repeat
Heel crossovers/ jacks and skates
Repeat
Repeat all cardio and weight segments again excluding heel cross overs and jacks and skates (second time is shorter, the cardio is done twice followed by one set of the weight moves or a shorter session when it requires each side.
End with lying on step skull crushers to sit ups
Flys with leg raise
Repeat
Stretch at 39 minutes

Judy, that is a big drop in step count. Which Fitbit do you have? Mine is doing fine. I have had 10,000 steps several times lately. Today I didn't do as much just cardio so it is right at 5,317 at this point. Yesterday was 9,349. the day before 9,647, so it is doing well for me and what I am doing. Monday I had 11, 350. I hope they don't start messing with things too much as my heart rate and calorie burns have been better lately. Every time I start thinking, okay, they ironed out the problem, it messes up again.

Carolyn, I have done the strength only premix from X train Cardio Leg Blast. I like the cardio though unless I have plenty of time to do some cardio with just the legs. It does help get away from the high impact cardio leg moves though. I love premixes for getting just what you need in a workout.
 
This morning I did Ramped Up Upper Body. I went up in weight in several of the moves today. I've done this workout twice a week for 2 weeks now. I might do it another week or two. I'm trying to get Chris to try it too, since the gym is still closed. He has been running several times a week but hasn't been doing any weight training.

Carolyn-Thanks! I really like that Cardio Leg Blast premix. I love the full workout too but sometimes I just want to do strength and it's a good leg workout even without the cardio blasts.

Dianne Sue-I have the Charge 3. It looks like everything is back to normal as all of my missing steps have been added back. There were a lot of upset people posting on the Fitbit forum so they must have taken it seriously and got the problem straightened out quickly.

Hi to Deb, Valerie, Lori & Christina!

Judy
 
Hi all - I did Low Impact Circuit today (minus one step segment bc I was short on time). I can tell that I am getting better with my push ups - I can do some on my toes instead of my knees :). I like the back work with the band in that workout. Band work seems like it shouldn't be as hard at weights, but it really is.

For some reason my cats get really worked up when they see me exercising and start chasing each other around the house. They are so silly!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day - thank you for inspiring me with your amazing workouts --

Christina
 
Good evening,

Lots of outdoor work in the yard and garden this week. One more day and the perennial flower bed should be all done. We started on it way too late this season, the weeds had overtaken it. Had my first agility class since sometime in March yesterday. Not too easy to run with a mask on. This was a semi-private lesson, just my friend and me and the instructor. She has a huge steel building with large overhead doors on both ends, and windows all along both sides. All was open so lots of ventilation. I did have to step outside and pull the mask down to get some breaths after running.

Valerie, that sounds like a great dog! Not sure if the land line and/or the security system is part of the problem, but it may be. Just got my mammogram notice from the imaging center. Usually it gets set up when I have my yearly OB/GYN appointment, and that office gives me the slip to make the appointment. MY OB/GYN was cancelled. I will have to call and get the slip from them. John has had to remove chairs and take all magazines out of the waiting room. He is also asking patients to wait outside in the parking lot until called in. Have a safe trip home.

Carolyn, good job on the workouts this week! it's amazing how many families/people are using Zoom and other apps to "visit". My friend has dinners delivered to her son and grandsons, and same to her and her husband, then they set the table at each house and get on Zoom to have dinner together.

Diane Sue, nice job on Coffey Fit Raw Intervals. I hope you are able to get some better sleep. I think we may get a router booster, which they claim will help with devices that are a distance from the router. You plug it in about half way between the router and the other device. ( in this case the basement workout area). I will definitely look into a panoramic router, had never heard of that. Great that you were able to get your computer to start up quicker. I usually forget the actual written list and realize it when I get into the store.

Judy, nice that you enjoyed going back to work. Agree, Ramped Up Upper Body is one of Cathe's best upper body workouts.

Christine, great job on the LITE workouts. That is also one of my favorite Cathe series. A cat proof fence,...never saw one of those but it sounds like a great idea. My husband will be going back to work on Monday. He is not really looking forward to it. Lots of new protocols to follow. ( he is a dentist). These past few months have given him a taste of retirement, and he likes it a LOT. :)

Lori, nice job keeping up with the workouts. I hope your lab results are good. I really hope that few animals get returned to the shelters when people go back to work. That is very sad to think about.

Take care,
 
Today I did ICE Chiseled Lower Body Blast for 48 minutes and 325 calories burned. My average heart rate was 129 and maximum heart rate was 153. This was the day for my investment club meeting on Zoom. We will probably continue with virtual meetings at least for the remainder of the year. Many clubs seem to be doing the same.

Deb, I‘m sure that you were glad to be able to go to your agility class again. I have a medical appointment Monday and my instructions are similar to yours. I need to call from the parking lot when I arrive then wait until they are ready for me. I appreciate the precautions.

Christina, great job with Low Impact Circuit. I love that workout and the music is so motivating.

Judy, nice work with Ramped Up Upper Body. That’s great that you have been working it in regularly. I bet Chris would like it if he gives it a try.

Diane Sue, great job with Coffeyfit Raw Intervals #4 and Lindsey Samper neck and shoulders stretch.

Valerie, I hope that your trip home is safe and uneventful. There is so much going on in Seattle this week.

Lori, I hope that you are having a good week. I made whole wheat bread with seeds in my bread machine last Saturday and it‘s very good. I keep it in the freezer since I don’t eat it every day.

Have a wonderful day everyone.
 
Good afternoon ladies!

Today was a rest day. Did a great perspriology sculpt workout yesterday followed up with a quick upper barre. Was feeling it this morning so decided to take it easy today. :). Did some light housework then pretty much been outside on my patio enjoying this beautiful day with my hubby and GiGi. We hooked up a little shower for GiGi to cool off. It is attached to the fence and water falls into a little pool for her. Needless to say she loves it! We did this last year for her too. While we were in our pool she had hers!

My lab workout came out great. Not sure how this happened, so I guess I have not been as bad as I thought.

Carolyn...Funny you should mention Chris Freytag..a few months back she sent out a notification to join her Get Healthy U TV..cost was $3.00 for the first year. Figured what the heck! Well it has been a few months now and I have yet to do one of the workouts. I probably should do 1 workout to feel at least I got my money’s worth!! Lol!! Awesome on the bread. I have faithfully been making the low carb bread once a week. I found this old loaf pan I have had for years..may have been my moms, not sure..it is an odd size..almost 10x6..it makes the perfect loaf. I looked to see if I could find another on Amazon but no luck. Will keep looking.

Deb...can’t imaging running around with a mask on!!! I hear you on being late with the weeds. Same here. Been slowly taking care of them. when I went for my physical that is exactly what I was told to do. Wait in parking lot and they would call me when to come in. I was fine with this. This is the new norm and it is not going away anytime soon. We have thought the same thing as John...is this what retirement is all about????? We want it!!!

Christine...nice job with pushups!!! Good for you! I have a kitty and she is very unimpressed with my workouts. My dog on the other hand needs to be right there at my feet.

Judy...congrats on increasing the weights!!!! Very nice. I have tried so many times to get Bob to workout with me. He starts then....not so much. lol!!

Diane Sue...good to know Kelly is still only 6.99. That is such a bargain. When I was last on she has such a large library. Can only imagine the size of it now. Hahha very funny on the coriander!

Valerie...safe travels!!!!

Have a great night all!!
 
This morning I did Jessica Smith Dance Walk workout 1, 33 minutes, 160 calories, 118/156 heart rate, 3,354 steps. I finished off with Lindsey Samper Yoga Therapy episode 11 and the chair stretch, 37 minutes, 36 calories, 41 steps. Total time 70 minutes, 197 calories, 3,395 steps.
My husband and I went out and did some shopping. We had to get a new toilet for my bath because it was leaking between the tank and bowl. We fixed that a year and a half ago and it is doing the same thing. I think it is the original small toilet that came with the house. So, we decided to get rid of those little white ceramic tiles first. We got porcelain tile. I read it was the best bath choice as far as things getting wet since it is the least absorbent. It will be nice getting rid of those old original tiles.
We were going to go to the car wash to get the bugs off my husbands car, but when they told us we had to stay in our cars or stand outside because they have their max customers inside. My husband handed them back their car ticket and told them to forget it. I saw others sitting outside in the heat. No way was that worth a car wash.
I just previewed Kelly's new Weights #1 in the garage so I know what to expect next week. She also put another one up on YouTube that everyone says is fun. She has all of her ladies with her in a park setting outdoors doing a boxing and sculpting workout. That one is free. She adds these to her Raw channel too.

Judy, I am glad that they took care of the step count problem. Nice work on upping some of the weights on Ramped Up Upper Body. I thought of you when we were shopping at Home Depot today. The help is so nice and were very helpful. They had paper towels and spray for people to clean their carts themselves if they want when going inside. I thought that was funny because it was inside after you have already pushed the cart inside with your hands. We ate in a restaurant and it had the ketchup and salt and pepper on the table. I did see someone wiping them down and cleaning with a spray cleaner.
Christina, nice work. I think you can get a lot of strength with bands. Nice workout today. My dog gets excited when I am punching the heavy bag or jumping on my rebounder. She runs and jumps around and goes and gets her favorite toy that we toss for her. Our pets are so funny.

Valerie, it sounds like you have had a great time. Lots of hiking for sure.

Deb, running with a mask on seems like it would be really uncomfortable. We went through Mcdonalds drive through and it was difficult to hear the guy at the window with the plexiglass that they seem to have just added over the drive through window and his mask on.
I remember when I used the booster I somehow had to set it up online for wifi. I wonder if they have changed at all.

Carolyn, it seems like the enjoyment of the investment club would not be as inviting when it is done on Zoom. Things are pretty open here, but it does depend on the business. We were talking to a salesman at the gun store and his son was supposed to bet married in Seattle, but they decided to not have the family all come there and just have the wedding on Zoom. I guess Zoom is really getting the business with all of this.

Lori, that is great that your labs worked out well. I am glad for you. We tend to worry needlessly. I just saw silicone pans for use in instant pot for different dishes. I thought that was funny since we can use pretty much any pan as long as it fits. They even had a stiff silicone rack. I have a new loaf pan I purchased and it is larger than my older two. Too big for a lot of recipes. Good for you keeping up with the bread making. I have been kind of lazy with the cooking lately. That is so cool that you rigged up a little shower with pool for Gigi. I don't think Gertie would appreciate it. I have a hard time encouraging her to spend time outside. When we had our small pool out here for the grandchildren and they tossed water on her she cowered and whined at the door wanting in. I don't get it. My daughter's labs go out and get in their pond and drag their stinky muddy selves back in the house happily. LOL I keep telling my husband Gertie is a spoiled miss priss.
 
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