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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Exercise Buddies - anyone want to join?

999 replies

Lorns · 09/02/2007 15:45

Hi this a new thread linked to "We want to lose 10lbs NEW THREAD"

I'm a Group exercise instructor/Personal Trainer and have been offering advice to mumsnetters!

Following suggestions that it would be good to start an exercise/nutrition advice/motivation thread - well here it is!!

OP posts:
Biglips · 11/04/2007 08:37

morning....again!! Where is everyone!!!

Went to the gym again last nite..It had been getting easier in the twice ive been to the gym so ive increased my speed on the treadmill. My legs and one side of my back was aching this morning so went on the cross trainer on the flat exercise @ level 1, just to stretch out! Now feel better . Still feel abit phelgmy on my chest though.

Isnt anyone glad that Easter is over? as i got one Easter egg to myself and shared the sweets.

speedymama · 11/04/2007 09:15

I have done no exercise since Thursday so off to the gym this afternoon and hopefully will do a 4 mile run tomorrow.

Biglips · 11/04/2007 09:21

thats the spirit!

speedymama · 12/04/2007 09:06

Well, I went to the gym after work and ran for 25 minutes on the treadmill followed by leg work using weights. I then did 5 minutes on the bike followed by 1000m sprint on the rower which I did in 4min and 50s. I was wasted afterwards.

This morning I went for a 2 mile run and knocked 47s of my previous time. I was really pleased with that because I was struggling at the beginning because my legs were so tired.

speedymama · 16/04/2007 08:33

I was planning my 4 mile run for Saturday and found that it was that time of month again. Since I started running intensely again, I have been having periods about every 21 days. I hope it settles down soon.

So I won't be exercising until Wednesday when I go to the gym.

How is everyone doing? Is the good weather motivating you to get fit and toned?

Dunnyjo · 16/04/2007 12:13

ooh can i join?!
Last week was my first week in getting into using my treadmil had it for a few months too

I am following a programn i got from a magazine every other day doing a run for 60 secs then walk for 3 min and repeat 3x. Also days inbetween i am walking everywhere (long walks in the forest) I am very unfit, so anyrunning causes me to sit down rofl so i am trying to be as active as i can get with two lil ones rnning aroung also.
I have about 2 st to lose idealy 3stone in total but id be happy with that.

Dunnyjo · 16/04/2007 12:15

Hubby took a pic of me in the forest having our picnick. Me food in hand and the spare tyer I have printed it out and going to stick it onto the front of my treadmil for motavation!

Dunnyjo · 16/04/2007 12:16

Darn please exscuse the bad typing!

speedymama · 16/04/2007 12:19

Welcome Dunnyjo

Start off slow and easy and you will be fit in no time.

Dunnyjo · 16/04/2007 12:22

Thank you speedymama

See your doing really well!

I have done my mornings walk and now off to take ds to pre-school, intending to put the headphones on when i get back and dance my wee botty off ...well its still moving! rofl

speedymama · 16/04/2007 13:35

I've just come back from a brisk 45 minute walk around beautiful open fields surrounding my workplace. I'm so tempted to take my running gear in and do a 2 mile run at lunch times.

StripeyKnickersSpottySocks · 16/04/2007 19:34

Not been having a good time lately. 3 weeks with no exercise due to being in Africa. Came back, had 2 runs and hurt my knee.

Had 10 days resting and bought new trainers. Went for a run yesterday and cold only run5mins, walk 1 min. Before I could run for 20mins straight.

Off out again tomorrow. Have a 5k in 4 weeks.

Blondilocks · 16/04/2007 19:43

I did a running plan & it said to start off by walking 1 min run 1 min, then build up every time. Can't remember the name of the book though I'm afraid.

Just keep at it as it does get easier. Before I couldn't run down the road, now I'm finding that I can run 3 miles & still feel like running more.

The only thing I'm finding with running is that my calf muscles are getting bigger but my thighs are just staying the same. Am I just being impatient or do I need more varied exercise? I do have a stepper too. I no longer have a spare tyre though

OrmIrian · 16/04/2007 19:46

Sht, sht sh*t.....

A whole week without running and 2 karate classes missed because I have hurt my ankle. I've been good..I haven't exercised, I've elevated it when possible, it's been strapped up and when I went for an experimental run this evening - literally 100yds it was agony and swelled up like a blardy balloon. SO fed up....

I am going to se my GP tomorrow (if I can) as I'd have expected it to be a lot better by now and it isn't. Perhaps even worse.

I'm feeling fat already....

OrmIrian · 16/04/2007 19:49

And now my knee is aching too...>

StripeyKnickersSpottySocks · 16/04/2007 21:32

Blondi - sounds like the running plan I was doing. How long did it take you to get so you could run 3 miles?

How many times a week do you go out. I only do 3x, think I will up it to 4x.

Think I will have to drop back a couple of weeks on the running plan though for now, sob!

OrmIrian - I can sympathise. Hopefully a bit more rest will get it better in no time. Hope the dr has some good advice.

MuckyAnthea · 17/04/2007 04:42

Hi everyone
Got back from hols, tried to walk as much as I could and keep active. Found out I have to have a loop/lazer treatment procedure done on Thursday, and from what I gather I will not be able to run/swim or do strenuous exercise for two weeks. Am worried about this, so will keep an eye on what I am eating. Considering I have not been to the gym now for 2 weeks, I have not put any weight on - weird!!

good to see everyone keeping up their exercise regimes.

Dunnyjo · 17/04/2007 09:46

oooh i have no motivation today and just want to do nothing (active) i know i need to motivation needed.

Had a look at my photo (motivation one) and still nothing

laloop · 17/04/2007 10:02

Hi everyone

Welcome dunnyjo! I really need to get back into the swing of things again. Have been neglecting the WW diet while we were away over Easter. Haven't run much (although managed 2 mileses last Friday) but did an hours walk on Sunday with ds2 in pram. Need motivation today - so much housework needs done but should really go to gym or do Davina's power of 3 before school run. Have to run 3.5 miles on Mayday, have done this distance quite a few times but not for a while.

Hellpppp!!

laloop · 17/04/2007 10:04

hi to blondilocks too

laloop · 17/04/2007 10:27

Have found the motivation and decided the housework can wait...have booked the gym creche for an hour and a half. So am off for a treadmill run and a swim, will report back later.

Lorns · 17/04/2007 14:28

Hi everyone - computer network has been very tempremental lately!!

Marls100 - hi there! Before I give you exercises for sway back posture can I just check the following:- Posture features are - head/chin held forward, upper back (cervical spine) slightly flexed, mid back sis rounded, lower back is flat, pelvis sways forward in relation to the feet, flexible in the hip area, strong, but short obliques (ab muscles at your sides)upper part of your abs are tight ad lower area near the pelvis is waek, knee joints are hyper-extended and tight ish hamstring muscles (back of legs).

Don't worry if you don't know if this is all you. The other postural type you could be is flat-back! The main difference is that with sway back the pelvis is tilted forward and with flat back it's tilted back.

Runners - although running is great it comes with a high-risk injury factor. It's good to do other forms of exercises which do not create such impact on your joints e.g. cycling, cross-trainer, swimming, weights, yoga, pilates etc.

Ormirian - hope the resting has helped your ankle? Your knee might just be referred pain as you are prbably over-compensating with other areas of your body due to your ankle injury. Can you do some pilates or weight (back/abs and upper body)work at all? Weight training increases the size of your muscle fibre which in turn increases your metabolic rate...

Welcome to Dunnyjo and blondilocks .

Hope you had a good time at the gym laloop?

Hey you know you'll all feel better once you've done your workouts !

OP posts:
speedymama · 17/04/2007 14:40

Lorns, since I started my running programme the flab around my abs has reduced significantly and most of the runs have been a mixture of 2 miles and 4 miles. Lately I have noticed some aches in my hips and knee joints. My plan was to slowly increase the mileage that I run to 10 miles but now I'm wondering if I should just stick to doing a max of 4 or 6 miles. That is still a good work out but it means less stress on my joints.

I do other forms of cardiovascular workouts -at the gym I row, use the cross trainer, stepper and cycle. In addition, I work out to exercise DVDs at home. I also use the weights when I'm at the gym plus do press ups and dips at home. I think I need to do more stretching though because tbh, I don't do enough of that.

Overall, my fitness level is much greater than it was at the beginning of the year and my size 12 skirts are really loose around the waist.

laloop · 17/04/2007 15:12

Hi all
Feel GREAT now, so glad I forced myself out the door this morning for some exercise.

After 5 mins warm-up on rower, managed to do just over 4k on treadmill (alternating 8.5km/hr with short bursts of 10 and 10.5km/hr). Then did 10 mins on cross trainer followed by a few hamstring stretches. Didn't have time for a swim after that as had to be ready for end of creche session. Thinking of going for a swim later if I find the time and energy. Then a walk tomorrow followed by some more running on Thurs.
(Well that's the plan anyway)

speedymama · 17/04/2007 15:46

Well done Laloop. The endorphin rush you get when you have a great exercise session is fab, isn't it? Beats chocolate anyday

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