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Still crushing it with Jillian 2021

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roonetta · 08/01/2021 16:23

A new thread as the last thread filled up. Feel free to join us as we head into 2021, exercising as we go!

Old thread here

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@AlgonquinBay
@ilovecardigans
@TinyHouseFan
@Yesbutno
@Puppydogeyes13
@TheDogsMother
@ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson

Hope I haven’t forgotten anyone. First time creating a thread so hope it works!

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ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 24/02/2021 08:43

RI30 L3D5 done. DD significantly less whingey now she knows the torture has an end in sight! I did tell her it could be worse, it could be half an hour of burpees.

I’ve bought Bodyshred and have decided to set myself the goal of getting it done, properly, before I turn 50 (just under two years to go, so with luck Covid will be largely over and I won’t have to do it in my present state of despondency and demotivation).

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roonetta · 23/02/2021 14:35

I am so glad the kids are going back on the 8th! Not sure whether that also means they will want me back in the office more which will scupper my exercise time. Rude.

Ooh 3 more days Algonquin. Does that mean phase 3 is coming? The final leg, well done 👏

Epic day 11 dumbbell quads and abs. Hot and sweaty mess considering there was no jumping around.

Days exercised 39

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AlgonquinBay · 22/02/2021 14:29

Oh gosh roonetta half an hour of burpees sounds worse than Jillian's cardio.

Well done on the decorating though - I bought some fence paint this weekend with the vague idea that I may tackle the fence at the end of this week.

AlgonquinBay · 22/02/2021 14:27

I know what you mean about the niggles professor - since hitting a certain age I always some unexplained ache or pain to contend with GrinAnd yes to going back to school on 8th, I have completely exhausted my ability to provide adequate homeschooling and I haven't even attempted to engage the DC in any PE!

Day 66 yesterday was a rest day for me and this morning I did the cardio session for day 67! Just 3 more days until I move into week 11/12.

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roonetta · 22/02/2021 14:21

One rest day turned into another due to not being assed decorating.

Epic day 10 Burpee HIIT workout. Exactly as it sounds, 1/2 hour of burpees. Man that was tough, my legs just didn't want to co-operate towards the end.

I know what you mean about getting old Professor (although I am sure you aren't as old as me Grin), everything seems to ache at one time or another. At least we are still doing it!!

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ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 22/02/2021 10:21

RI30 L3D4 done. The hip is better but now my right knee is niggling! I think I must be getting old.

Those push- ups sound fierce, @roonetta

Everything crossed that DD goes back to school on 8th and I can stop being responsible for PE.

AlgonquinBay · 20/02/2021 18:16

Day 64 of BR here plus a little bike ride with the DSs.

Hope everyone's having great weekends Grin

AlgonquinBay · 19/02/2021 18:20

Sorry to hear about your hip professor - I sometimes get that in my left hip and nothing works except resting it. Frustrating when you want to exercise!! I might let myself try Adrienne when I have some more free time, I like the idea of the chilled vibe of yoga I really do. At the moment though I'm sticking with Jillian's non-chilled threats GrinGrin

Wow those chair push ups sound harsh roonetta - not sure I would manage that Confused but you're nearly 1/3 of the way through now, which is amazing!

Day 63 of BR here today - and you were right, I can magically do those rock and roll squats with weights in my hands Wink!!

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roonetta · 19/02/2021 14:07

Oops days exercised 37!

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roonetta · 19/02/2021 14:07

Sorry to hear about your hip Professor Flowers - hopefully the yoga and rest will be exactly what you need.

I hear you about the cardio Algonquin - I always dreaded cardio days, even though I felt fantastic afterwards.

Epic day 9 full body workout done. I wasn't as happy to see the chair today as she was doing push ups from it (feet on the chair and hands on the floor). I felt like my feet were going to fall off the chair and I was going to face plant the floor Confused.

Rest day tomorrow.

Days exercised 36

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ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 19/02/2021 08:56

Hi all, I fell off the exercise wagon this week as my hip pain has come back, so all I’ve done is a bit of gentle yoga - hoping to be back on JM on Monday after a weekend of rest.

I’m not bendy either, @AlgonquinBay, and I’ve never been able to get on with yoga classes because I always feel so incompetent. But I like Adriene, she always has modifications for the inflexible. I’ve been doing the ones for hips and lower back this week, but until then I was gradually working through her latest 30-day sequence.

AlgonquinBay · 18/02/2021 21:53

Never heard of northdeer but just looked those dumbbells up and they are also on my wish list now! Awesome. Although my current set up to 5kgs will do me for now Grin

Day 62 of BR done today. It was weeks 9-10 cardio and really hard work!!!

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roonetta · 18/02/2021 14:10

Yes we will have buns of steel Algonquin Grin Hope the rock and roll squats were more successful.

Epic day 8 dumbbell upper body. Imagine my delight when she started the workout sat in a chair. I liked this one and felt I could probably use heavier weights for some of the exercises. I have actually seen a lovely adjustable Northdeer dumbbell set on Amazon but my god they are expensive. Something to save up for I think.

Oh and I could actually walk fine today, despite my worries after yesterday's workout.

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AlgonquinBay · 17/02/2021 14:51

Good work with Epic roonetta - day 61 of BR here - can certainly feel it in my glutes today aswell, we'll have buns of steel by the end Grin

Thanks for the tip about the weights with the rock and roll squats professor and roonetta - who knew that weights would make it easier? Will try that trick on my next session tomorrow.

What is Adrienne's yoga like? I'm not a big yoga fan mostly on account of my not being very bendy, but it does intrigue me. Do you find it effective?

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roonetta · 17/02/2021 13:45

Epic day 7 (legs). I have to credit Jillian for getting through this workout. There were SO MANY lunges my legs were shaking by the end. I am convinced I will not be able to make it down the stairs tomorrow. Time will tell.

Days exercised 34

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roonetta · 16/02/2021 14:00

Awesome amount of exercising going on ladies! Gold stars for everyone StarStar

Epic day 6 (arms and core) done.

Days exercised 34

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TheDogsMother · 16/02/2021 09:02

Hello All. I'm still following the VIP calendar so Killer Body core today.

ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 16/02/2021 08:52

I can do the rock and roll squats, but not with my legs together. I find my right foot comes out to the side to get me up!

ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 16/02/2021 08:50

Week off RI30 this week. I did Adriene’s yoga yesterday, and two JM 10-minute transformation workouts today (core and weights, both pretty tough). I went off the idea of Killer Abs as the workouts are a bit long to squeeze in at the start of the day. My plan is to do more Adriene this evening.

Days exercised 20.

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roonetta · 15/02/2021 13:51

Epic day 5 full body HIIT done.

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roonetta · 15/02/2021 12:41

Well done Algonquin on squeezing all those workouts in! A tip for the rock and roll squats - hold your dumbbells while you are doing them. I tried this and it worked and I could get up without putting my hands down, the weight of the dumbbells pulls you up Grin Hope this helps.

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AlgonquinBay · 15/02/2021 11:54

That's how I felt about seeing Mimi on the WWL roonetta like bumping into an old friend GrinI'll have to check out the workout that she leads.

Days 58,59 and 60 of BR done between yesterday and this morning (I'm making up for the 2 rest days!).

Moved on to the week 9 & 10 workouts now and I can really feel the difference! It's tough but okay. I find those rock and roll squats are practically impossible though without using my hands - not sure I will ever be able to master that one, and they make it look so easyConfused

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roonetta · 14/02/2021 12:56

I like the shorter workouts too Algonquin. Jillian really does fit a great workout into a short time. Nothing wrong with changing it up occasionally. I found I burned more calories doing WWL than I did with Jillian, especially if you use hand weights. You are not seeing things, it is Mimi in the WWL workout. She is in several and even takes a class or two (I prefer Leslie though). She uses her full name of Camilla in this one. I liked having her in the workouts, it felt like seeing an old friend.

I also can’t wait for half term week, even though I am still working. It will be a blessing not having my DS constantly moaning at the other end of the table Grin

Epic day 4 done. Over an hour full body dumbbell workout 🏋️ which I enjoyed and managed to use my 5kgs throughout save for one exercise.

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AlgonquinBay · 13/02/2021 19:04

Ooh 40-50 minutes doesn't sound too bad roonetta but finding the time for one that is over an hour would be difficult. Especially on work days when I have to get up at 5.30 to fit in a 30 minute workout.

I think that's why I like Jillian's approach of 30 minutes, which feels manageable even for 6/7 days per week.

Anyway, I have just had 2 non-Jillian days in a row BlushI did a 30 minute WWL on Friday before work as I just felt like doing something different. I held hand weights all the way through and actually worked up quite a sweat. And - I'm not sure if I'm imagining things but I thought that Mimi from BR was one of Leslie's walkers!!! Not sure if it was because I hadn't put my contact lenses in yet Grin

And this morning I went for a 5km run with my friend, which I instantly regretted as it was -3 and i couldn't feel my fingers after about 5 minutes in Shock. Was bloody freezing even with two layers and hats and gloves. I stuck it out anyway but didn't do Jillian when I got back in as planned, as I needed a hot shower!!

Hope your weekends are all going well. I have a much deserved week off next week (booked for half term before I realised we would be in lockdown and unable to do anything!!) oh well, it will be nice not to be at work.

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roonetta · 12/02/2021 13:53

The workouts are 40-50 minutes long Algonquin but she does a whole body workout on one of the days which is over an hour. I much prefer shorter workouts so not sure how well I am going to do. I have to say the workouts seem to fly by. Oh and i'm definitely not thinking of using 8kg Grin I can barely manage with my 5's.

Epic day 3 done. Abs and core. I found this one difficult. My core is not the strongest and it showed. Not sure how i'm going to catch up to her schedule. I should have really started on a Monday. I might try and catch up a bit this weekend and miss out the rest days, although I might regret that as I am aching all over.

Days exercised 32

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