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errol that's inspiring and I really hope to only get fitter and stronger as I age. I was superfit pre DCs but in actually not very strong and prone to injury. I now have no time but I am definitely stronger and I love how it makes me feel.

Happy birthday knotty! Have a lovely day.

SIWW is now on my to buy list.

Might do the beginner kettlebell class near me tomorrow, though out for dinner tonight so will have to see how I feel after that!

Just did Ripped L4, struggled as still had a tummy full of cake from a lovely cafe trip with ds2.

Hope you enjoyed the , knotty.
I think at some point I'll get SIWW and try it first with dumbbells so that I can get an idea what size kettlebells I'd need if I decide to get some.

Happy bday knotty; enjoy your cake and curry!

Errol it's inspiring to think that being strong and ripped can carry on into one's 50s (really hope that doesn't sound insulting, it's not meant to!).

Oohdaddy, Ripped with 3kg is no mean feat! I definitely feel fitter than I did at 40, and I weigh about 2 stone less. But still not quite back to where I was before my surprise massive bloody shock pregnancy at 44. Getting there!
Jackster, good going with 3kg! Level 2 is my least favourite level, those arm raises are killers!
Errol, great to know you are JMing in your 50s, really hope I will be too. You can do SIWW with dumb bells, not sure but I think a couple of the moves might be a bit awkward with them though? But the "easy" version on the DVD is done with them (not that dumb bells make it easier).

Earslaps, that school run definitely counts. I only tend to do JM (or Bob) 4 or 5 times a week (lots of walking usually on other days).

Thanks for all the birthday wishes - I've just given myself the present of doing L2 SIWW. Tough going in places! Enjoyed it though, nice to do something different . And I can now eat cake later and a curry tonight. Have a lovely weekend!

Happy birthday knotty!

I am a mere 34, so pleased to know I will be kicking arse for a long time yet! I am still early 30s I think, though only about 8 weeks until I'll become mid thirties.

No exercise today after a difficult night last night. I usually do about 3-5 workouts a week so I feel very lazy compared to you lot. Then again, I usually do two miles a day of school run with a 2st toddler on my back!

Had to go somewhere this morning (medical thing, nothing important just took a long time ) so missed my JM. First time in ages I've neither walked nor JMd.

Age is just a number... I'm 53. fitter and leaner than I've been for decades and stronger than I've ever been.

So happy birthday knotty!

Fancy the SIWW - I don't have any kettlebells, can you do it with dumbells?

Good to hear the SIWW feedback knotty.

Agree re mid 40s. I've just turned 37 and am definitely still mid 30s!

Shred L2 done today. Had to drop to 2kgs for those bastard v raises but otherwise 3kgs.

knotty - 46 isn't late 40s - it's still mid 40s in my book. Anyway if you look as fit as you sound I bet you don't look anything like your age. :)

Please keep reporting back on shed it with weights as its on my long term agenda as I love kettles.

RI30L1 done, using 3kg weights. Felt a bit breathless but energised by it. Just as well really as have eaten my body weight in food today :)

Hi everyone! I'm still here as well - just haven't had time to post. Shoulder gradually improved. Did Shred It With Weights L1 on Tuesday for the first time - I like it! Nice to do something new. I just used the lighter kettle bell (4kg) for the whole thing to see how I went - it was plenty for some of the moves but could use the 8kg for some other stuff. 10 mile walk yesterday, nothing today, hopefully either Ripped 3 or SIWW L2 tomorrow - depending on how motivated I feel - it's my 46th birthday tomorrow and I'm not entirely comfortable with entering my "late 40s" . Oohdaddy, sorry you're feeling so sick but it's great that you're keeping up the exercise - you are a strong lady!

Aw, nice to speak to you all again :)

Feel pretty crap and sick - the usual! Exercise makes me feel better but I kind of make up my own JM routine whilst DH does his kettlebell DVD so I fear I'm omitting the ones I hate!

3 kg weights are as high as I go - pregnant or not! You lot are very tough. Will have to check out Shaun t - another American? I have to say that JM is very doable given its only 20 minutes.

How are all the injuries?

I'm still here lurking, and exercising (and on a mission to get rid of a pesky half stone which seems to have crept on ) but not posting much as doing mostly Shaun T rather than JM at the moment. Having said that, did Shred L1 today with 3kgs weights.

daddypig 3x pw is not bad going!

Earslaps you're doing well to be dropping down to 3kgs! And theonly well done on that double!

That's all I do DaddyPig, it took me 74 days to do the 30 day shred!

We got out early for a walk this morning (gorgeous weather today, but forecast crap for the next couple) so I missed my JM session. Think I should go and do a bit of free weights at least.

I'm still here and reading :)

Still JM-ing too but feel too pathetic to post as only doing it three times a week.

I did L1 and L2 of 30DS last night. Had upped the weights to 3kg and definitely struggled! I really don't like L2 though.

I think we need to recruit- just get onto every thread on chat or style & beauty where we can recommend JM .

Did Shred L2 for the first time in ages, forgot how hard it was! Had to drop weights down from 4kg-3kg as my arms were tired after carrying DS back from playgroup .

Did Ripped L3 on Monday, duck walks- ouch!

Haha it is quiet! I'm just too busy to fit in any JM at the moment! But busy cleaning and running up and down stairs with boxes so still active. On a positive note I think my knees recovered. Yay! Will deffo do something over weekend before I start painting.

Is it just me or has it got really quiet on here? Do we need to start recruiting? Or merge with the shred thread?

I can do the side plank exercises when lying on my left hand side but not on my right. How did I get so wonky?