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Carry on exercising - the August 2022 edition

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roonetta · 25/08/2022 20:08

Hope this works!

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BezMills · 31/05/2023 12:54

Sea swimming - my nearest pool was closed when the gym shut down, and the bajillionaire owner won't reopen it because it can't cover its own running costs.

I forgot how much I love swimming in the sea, I came out this morning buzzing (a little cold but not too cold).

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roonetta · 31/05/2023 12:35

Is that pool or sea swimming Bez?

Didn't want to do anything today but made myself do a 30 minute full body workout with Nathalie Hayward. Not sure where my motivation has gone at the moment Confused

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BezMills · 31/05/2023 11:12

It's swimming time! The water is a little brisk but fine when you get going. I've been in yesterday for 12 minutes and this morning for 10. I expect I'll be swimming at least once every day for the whole of June.
My timing and coordination seem good, I just need to put in the time.

BezMills · 31/05/2023 03:44

@MotherForkinShirtBalls I found keeping track of weights was a game-changer. I used to do three sets of 12 reps per exercise. Whem I could complete 3 × 12 I'd go up. If I couldn't get 8 on the first set, I'd drop down. Good luck!

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 30/05/2023 19:28

Class again today. I need to start bringing a notebook to mark down what weights I'm using for each exercise and try to figure out if/how I'm progressing.

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MotherForkinShirtBalls · 29/05/2023 21:52

The owner took over and finished the class, Roonetta. All very awkward. Tbh, the owner made the situation worse by doing a "Full transparency folks..." when the class ended. He should have just left it with the obviously bs but acceptable "instructor isn't feeling well" that he gave when she left.

Hope your back is ok Bez.

Rest day yesterday, but I had a lovely short sea dip.

Hill walk early this morning and a swim at lunchtime.

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bonfirebash · 29/05/2023 19:14

20 min r&b spin
10 min stretch

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roonetta · 29/05/2023 18:10

Sydney Cummins arms and cardio workout

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BezMills · 28/05/2023 13:27

I recovered quickly from Thursday's exertions, happily. My back is a bit tender but I am finding simple mobility exercises help a lot, whereas sitting around rather the opposite. Sadly I sit at a desk for a living!

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Kyse23 · 28/05/2023 12:29

20 min 90s hip hop spin
10 min Queen cool down spin

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roonetta · 28/05/2023 11:53

Wow that was awkward Motherforkin! Did they replace the instructor or did your class end when they were sacked? Either way it was a bit unprofessional Confused. Well done on the deadlift weight, very impressive and so good to hear your shoulder is holding up Star

Take it steady with your back Bez Flowers

No workout done yesterday as I am still paying the price for the Sydney Cummins workout 🏋️‍♀️. 2 mile WWL done today.

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MotherForkinShirtBalls · 27/05/2023 11:41

Very tough class this morning but I really enjoyed it. And i upped my deadlift weight. Still not too heavy, but i did 6 reps at 37.5kg - half way back to my pb of 8 years ago 😂Then took the dog to the beach for a walk.

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BezMills · 26/05/2023 07:25

I did the BodyCombat yesterday. I was very interested to see the instructor teach. She talked a lot less than me (I possibly talk too much). The classes were timetabled back to back so there wasn't any chance to say hi at all.

AIBU to feel slightly devo that she didn't clock me as an instructor? Yes IABVU

My back did not thank me and I'm very stiff and sore today. I could feel it wasn't up for it and trained through anyway. Like an eejit.

Still glad I did it, but so sick of this sore back drama. Mobility work needed. Much.

BezMills · 26/05/2023 07:14

Ooft, nightmare!

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 25/05/2023 21:00

Very dramatic gym class this evening. The instructor was asked by the owner to leave the class half way through and I think fired 😬

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roonetta · 25/05/2023 11:34

Didn't do anything yesterday, felt like my body needed a rest so I listened for a change. It must have worked because I did this killer workout from Sydney Cummins this morning and now I am a hot, sweaty mess BlushBlushBlush

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MotherForkinShirtBalls · 24/05/2023 19:48

Lovely swim today. I felt like i was making an effort but it also felt easy.

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BezMills · 24/05/2023 16:18

Another 2 hours walking this morning and swam in the pool. Only about 500m but I'm pleased that I haven't forgotten how to!

Kyse23 · 24/05/2023 15:27

30 min spin class
5 min stretch

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 23/05/2023 19:00

Sorry to hear about your cat, kyse, I hope you're doing OK Flowers

Enjoy your holiday Bez, sounds like it's going well so far!

I had a nice sea swim on Sunday. I debated about counting it but my arms were so sore yesterday that I am! Unplanned rest day yesterday but a hard class this evening. I haven't done battling ropes in years so I'm going to be in agony tomorrow.

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BezMills · 23/05/2023 06:57

Thanks @roonetta !

Trip up was fine, braw feed from MiL and got into FiL whisky after dinner. Good start. I'm going to take a brisk walk before breakfast, down an old railway now a footpath.

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roonetta · 22/05/2023 18:24

Have a lovely break Bez Wink

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roonetta · 22/05/2023 18:24

Busy weekend so nothing done except skipping.

40 minute strength workout with Nathalie Hayward done today

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BezMills · 22/05/2023 09:48

My back is still not quite right but I managed to get through teaching on Thursday (wasn't great but taught my class). Sunday I felt a bit better and now I'm off on holibobs to visit family in Scotland. I've booked into a couple of BodyCombat classes up there, which I'm really looking forward to. I love teaching, but just being in a class is a different kind of enjoyment.

I'm also looking forward to meeting another instructor and hopefully will get a chance to take a coffee with her and pick her brains a bit.

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roonetta · 20/05/2023 21:46

❤️ @Kyse23

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