Carry on exercising - the August 2022 edition

Epic heat day 31 lower body complexes (found this tough as slept awfully) and 3 min plank.

Days exercised 220

Ps I don't think we've seen motherforkin for a while. Hope she's ok ...

Thank you Roonetta I just feel that running gives me the best hit of endorphins- always feel so good after a run (even if I very often don't enjoy the running part). And goodness is your arm still Bothering you? Sorry to hear this

Yes that is really true about Caroline girvan Cat. None of the "do this abs workout every day for 2 weeks and you'll have a six -pack" and I really loved the elliptical when I was using it at a gym in the summer.

Today epic heat day 30 (superset HIIT) and a 10 mins abs workout.

Days exercised 219

@SophieLion I don't think I'll ever be an outdoor runner really! Its not a fitness problem, I can "run" 5k on the elliptical no problem, I think its because I have almost no arches in my feet. If I didn't have access to a gym I'd probably be more motivated to look into special shoes or something. One thing I like about Caroline is that she seems like more a trainer than an "influencer" (unlike some YouTubers, she doesn't make clickbait like "get abs in 20 seconds with no effort".) She's realistic.

Just had a read through of everything. I think Caroline girvan was my first real contact with resistance training and I love it. Seen and felt my body get so much stronger. I also have the same fears about old age and putting on weight and becoming sluggish and unfit (got some relatives who aren't that old and are overweight and struggle to walk any distance and have knee problems).
My only "regret" is that I don't so as much running or yoga as I would like - always seem to go for the girvan workout!

Sorry 218 days it should be

Going to read the other posts and the link but logging first: a few days ago did epic heat 28, then caught a cold so felt under the weather and today did epic heat day 29 (full body circuits - a nice one) and the bowflex plank.

Days exercised 217

Would it be too obvious to send that article to my mum? 😂No, she's doing alright. She's broken both wrists before she was 70 and had one plated, but she does get out and walk a lot. She's doing a lot better than her siblings, that's for sure.

It’s funny that you’re all talking about resistance training. One of my friends sent me this link this evening: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/dec/08/strengthen-your-heart-bones-and-maybe-even-your-brain-a-beginners-guide-to-weight-training-at-any-age?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

I’ve made it all the way through all my workout DVDs. So today I’m starting again and working through another cycle. Hard Body - level 1, day 2 (45 min).

(5/20)

I saw a really inspirational story yesterday about a woman who got fit and started going to the gym at 71. She's now 77 and in great shape. I'm afraid I've been led to rather fear ageing because my older relatives have not taken care of themselves. Some of this is genetic, and some is lifestyle. Half my family is Arab and very much prone to T2 diabetes - too much abdominal fat on small, narrow frames, even whilst being a low weight on the scale, coupled of course with Arab love of extremely sweet sweets. This is 100% my body type if I don't work at it. Exercise isn't really on their radar. On the other side, most of the women have osteoperosis - again, partly genetic, but also due to an avoidance of anything resembling strength training. I already have back issues and it helps me to know all this isn't inevitable.

My calves feel tight after yesterday’s cardio circuit. So I did the corresponding strength circuit today (one week shred - strength). I can really feel my abs!

(4/20)

Epic heat day 27 (quads and calves) and the bowflex 3 min plank challenge.

Days exercised 216

One week shred - cardio circuit (33 min). I always forget how hard that one is. No way could I do it every evening for a week. Especially not in combination with doing the strength circuit every morning.

(3/20)

Caroline Girvan is made out of steel. Her 3 point tap plank thing nearly ended me . I did a short ab workout and 30mins on the bike, which I needed to as otherwise just been around the flat WFH today. There is an errand I should go to but its too cold, I'm procrastinating. (Like its going to get warmer or something).

Epic heat day 26 (posterior chain) and the bowflex 3 min plank challenge.

Days exercised 215

30 min endurance ride done

I definitely wouldn’t go out running in today’s weather (dark and cold and raining). I’m pathetic enough about running in good weather!

I finally found some motivation after being pathetic all weekend. 30DS L3 (27 min).

(2/20)

No spectacular victories here but keeping it consistent, can lift a little more weight than when I started my gym program. Oh my God I'm so glad I got the bike though. Temperatures have plummetted, it would be miserable running in this at 7am.

I've had way too long off with ongoing kidney infections so I'm attempting a 30 min ride today