Undulating Warriors Feb 8th-14th

[lightening16]

Hey Everyone

Sorry to hear that you had to join the Butt DOMS party Cathy!
I did CCC after the inspection (my DH looked at me like I was nuts when I suggested I do it before he came). I was much more winded than usual and I did alternatives to the roly poly's that I think were just as hard. Burpees, Side Angels and Divebomber push-ups. Anyways, I am glad that I got some cardio in!

Have a good weekend everyone!
H

 

[Peaceful Rainbow]

I did Step Moves today and got it! Third time was the charm. I love this workout and have passed on the sad news to Step Blast that it no longer holds favored step status. I followed that up with the abs from C&W. It was not comfortable though. I think every single muscle, no matter how tiny, in my butt, hips and thighs was screaming at me. I'm just hoping it loosened things up a bit.

What are you all planning for your rest week? I'm planning some cardio, abs and stretching every day. Though today there was no extra stretching - technically it's the end of the last week and not the beginning of the rest week.

Heather did you find out anything yesterday or do you have to wait for a report?

Have fun all!

 

[Janis]

Happy Weekend Warriors!

Yesterday (Friday) I tried a few intervals on Imax2 and then I ran a mile on the TM. THEN I hit the road for my trip down the mountain for the Body Composition Scan.

The scan, itself, took very little time. I was instructed to not wear any wire or metal of any kind, so I wore a sports bra - no clasps, eye-hooks, adjustment bars, under wires etc.. and I wore a pair of yoga pants. No jewelry.

It is the same sort of DEXA scan you would receive for a bone density test, but since I did not have a doctors order for the scan, the technician only gave me the printed report for body composition, however I do have a "BMC" (bone mineral content) figure in grams that tells me what my bones weigh. (4.9 pounds)

The report breaks down each limb, trunk (breasts, lungs etc), android (stomach, abdomen), gynoid (pelvic, glute), then gives a total, which is an average of all parts and pieces.

The report also gave me lean body mass (also in grams). Finally - there is a separate percentage given for fat that is more than essential fat - it is inaccessible and paramount for life, i.e. the fat found in bone marrow.

I am glad I had the scan done, despite the long drive, this information gives me a road map, guidance, really, of where I should go and what I should put my attention on.

And that is: eating clean, making food choices that will fuel my workouts and feed my muscles for repair and recovery. Plus an occasional treat to keep life interesting and make meals fun. My goals are shifting away from a figure to achieve on the scale and towards keeping my muscle and strength gains, and living a long, strong, flexible, agile and athletic life.

One other thing - the calipers - the pinch tests were pretty darn accurate. I was surprised at how accurate they are. But the calipers alone didn't tell me what I needed to hear - which was IGNORE the scale and go by measurements, how clothes fit, how I feel, and keeping an eye on over all health.

Ok enough about me -

What did the inspectors say, Heather? I am dying to know. Congrats on getting C3 accomplished in the midst of dry-wall max and household stress.

Cathy - Whoa, girl! Warrior of the week for accomplishing Step Moves. You came back strong like the mighty-might you are! How was the Great America Bird Count?

Tara - Add me to the -"we only have boys" category. No pink, sparkly, girly things here either. Do tell us all about it!

MJ - You're a hero too - for getting one foot in front of the other and plugging along! How's that new medicine ball working out for you? As for my step workouts - I bought Imax2 and LIC to aid in my learning curve. ETA: I just ordered Step Jump Pump/Step Blast! I am absolutely determined to conquer the step! lol.

Today I did B&G, and felt like screaming during the floor workout - man those hurt! Tomorrow - a hill run. I never made it to the vineyard the other day, it's suppose to be warm and dry tomorrow - I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

XO

 

[SassyLady7]

Hi Warriors!

I got up before the little princesses and did Back & Biceps as well as Step Moves. It worked out perfectly--the little ones woke up just as I was finishing up SM. I had to go down in weight on the concentration curls too; my biceps were so fatigued just from the barbell curls and seated dumbbell curls, they just didn't have enough left to lift 75%. The back workout was good--the hardest for me were the 1 legged deadlifts. They do sneak up on you!

MJ, LOL at your post! I guess a lot did go on with all of us this past week! Hope the weather clears soon and you are able to get some tennis in.

Janis, thanks for sharing about your scan. I think your goals are so appropriate and smart! I've begun to shift from not being so set on the # on the scale to more just focusing on gains in my cardio and strength fitness as well as eating better. I have a ways to go before I can say I eat clean, but I'm working on it! I'm glad to hear the calipers are accurate. I had used them a while back; now I will start using them again!

Cathy, I think for rest week, I'm going to do the Meso 1 leg workout I missed last week, then do some of my favorite cardios. I've been missing the double cardio step premix from 4DS (HIS/LIS) as well as some of the oldie but goodie classic Firm workouts. I'll just fast foward through the weight portions.

Heather, I'll have to try those side angels and dive-bomber push-ups next time I do CCC. Glad that you were able to get it in despite all the stress with the inspection! I hope all went well.

Have a great Sunday all!
Tara

 

[Peaceful Rainbow]

Happy Valentines Day Warriors!!

This morning I did MMA Kick Box and followed it up with the first half of Stretch Max with the band. I did some of those pushups at the end where you do the push up and then touch you foot to your hand. It still feels really awkward to me, but I'm sure eventually it'll flow more smoothly.

Last night DH gave my lower body a massage and so this morning I say my soreness has moved from being a 10 on a one to ten scale, to about a 7 today. Hoping things will be closer to normal by tomorrow.

Janis that scan sounds very helpful in figuring out where you are and where you want to be. Like you I've reached a point where my focus in on my health and my strength/endurance and not so much on the scale. Intellectually I know that most 49 year old woman would love to have my body, emotionally I still have my moments of wishing things were a bit different - for me that is my thighs. (sigh)

So how do you like IMAX 2?

Tara YAY on your workout! Sounds like the party is going well and hopefully will continue to be fun for all. I like that Double Cardio from 4DS, too, and do it fairly often. Haven't done the HIS part since my injury yet.

Nicholas did the Double Wave workout the other day and I'm thinking of trying that one later in the week. Since it doesn't use the step and I'd be landing on carpet, I think it's a better one to try. Oh, and they shipped my new step on Thursday, so it may be here tomorrow or Tuesday. I have to figure out where I can take the other one to ship it back. Oh, and when Nicholas was doing the DW DVD during the rest periods he was picking up the ball and shooting baskets instead of standing there gasping for air like I'm sure I will be.

Janis the bird count went fine, though the boys really weren't into it. Odd since they'd been doing them. DH is supposed to be counting this morning, but it's 8:20 and he's still in bed and the birds are already there so I started a list for him. They've already dispersed some and won't be back in a large group for awhile. The early birder sees the birds.

 

[littlefiretop]

Happy Valentines Day Warriors!

I am scheduled to do MMA kickbox, pyramid lower body and abs segment from coremax, we will see what transpires as the day progresses. I have DOMS in my back & biceps, plus I still have some lingering DOMS from the Meso 2 legs disc from Thursday. Its 40 degrees outside without much warm up expected so tennis is pretty much a wash for today.

So I think I am going to stay inside today and take care of some neglected housework, do the laundry and then actually do some things to take care of myself like give myself a pedicure and manicure, deep condition the hair, etc. Trying to get myself better at doing those things regularly. I am low maintenance by nature, but there are times when I am way too low maintenance for myself lol. Anyway, yesterday I picked up my dress, much happier with it now that it is altered and fits like it should. I also bought shoes, nylons (painful to even think of wearing them lol) and I had to buy one of those little sweater thingys to wear over the dress as it is sleeveless and its going to be on the cold side Wednesday night when I have to wear it. Also bought new earrings and a bracelet too. Dressing up like a grown up woman is so expensive when you dont have any of things around anymore. lol Guess I shouldnt complain as this year I am in a size 10 petite instead of this time last year when I was a 22 (ouch, I dont think my mind has quite grasped it yet lol)

Cathy- A live in massuse doesnt sound so bad I think I need one of those. lol Good luck with DW, I am scheduled for that one tomorrow. Great job on step moves, I really like that one too.

Tara - Congrats on the workouts and surviving the slumber parties!

Heather - Hope all went well with the inspection and that things calm back down to normal soon.

Janis - Sounds like your body scan went well, I am glad you got the info and results you wanted. Medicine ball is heavy, doms in the abs for sure. I am so excited that you are determined to conquer step! It is really great once you get it and for me anyway, step is always what I reach for when I am battling myself with working out for the day, I always feel better afterwards. I would start with LIC as it is fun, effective and the moves are user friendly to learn.

Alright, off to attempt something productive for today. Enjoy your valentines festivities for those of you with a valentine Check back later.

 

[Peaceful Rainbow]

This morning I did Athletic Step again. That one really pushes me to the limits of my current cardio endurance. I was drenched by the time I finished. I could have just added shampoo to my hair and lathered it up. After that I got out my yoga book and ran through a few cycles of the Sun Salutation. I had that one memorized at one time and need a refresher coarse.

I went back and looked at Cathe's list of easiest to hardest and she has the Double Wave one as next to hardest. Guess if I try that one this week I'll be doing lots of gasping for air!

MJ sounds like you are all ready to play dress-up! I haven't had anywhere to dress up in years. Have fun. Hope you got all your workouts done and your cleaning.

DH is home today and it totally throws off my routine. Derek has been on a roll with his drawing and the house is littered with his "I don't like this" castoffs. It never ceases to amaze me how fast it gets littered up again after it's picked up. But, I aim to at least be able to briefly survey a picked up/clean house once a day. For say 5 minutes.