Exercise Buddies - anyone want to join?

[Lorns]

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!!

Hi everyone

A personal trainer site or service with online workout sessions and instructional classes would be great idea, Lorns I'm not very technical though so have no idea how feasible it would be.

Haven't done any exercise today yet. Dh has taken the dc's to their swimming lessons so might go now and do a quick blast of Davina's Upper Body workout. Have a niggly pain in lower back though, not sure why though it maybe from lifting ds2 who weighs a tonne! Will have to watch that to make sure I don't make it any worse.

Hi everyone

I went for a 5 mile run at 6.45 this morning because DH is leaving for work soon so I need to do my run before he departs. Unfortunately, three quarters of the way through the heavens opened and I was drenched by the time I arrived home. At least I completed the run non stop in 50 minutes which was my target so I am delighted with that.

I am going to do some toning exercises now with weights after I give DTS their breakfast.

I hope you all have a good day.

Hello

Can I ask a question? I am, not a member of a gym but am hoping to keep fit wit running/classes. I am doing 2 classes a week - Boxacise and Body Blitz plus running 2 or 3 times in between. Is this enough to keep me in shape? Am a size 10 and don't really watch what I eat......

Also have a couple of exercise vids I could do at home if need be.

Thanks.

Speedy - well impressed with your arly morning run!

I have a question also. Does anyone know what is the heart rate zone for burning fat? I know it is a percent of 220 minus your age but I have forgotten the rest of it. I had a quick check on google but can't find it. I don't think I am going hard enough on the stepper as my heart rate is only at 120.

Wow Speedy...I am well impressed with you!

Dr. Northerner, tbh, it does sound like you are doing quite well exercise wise.
I do aim, when I am in my normal routine, to do something everyday and even twice a day....but I think there are different views on this.
I am going by what I read in Jason Vales Books, and to me it makes sense that we should be doing between 1 and 2 hours per day (not all in one go, but preferable in the morning before breakfast and something late afternoon) and if you can fit something like a walk or something of like 15 minutes in at around midday, then that will give you some energyblast, as you provide your body with plenty of oxygen when you move it.
In his view the Body is made to move, and he thinks that, whilest 3hours per week is better then nothing, if you ocnsider how many hours there are in the week, 3 hours isn't all that much!
If you like Boxacise, and you don't have a Tae BO Video/DVD yet, then I can highly recommend that, evne the 8minute workouts that are usually included are brill and will really burn some fat, etc...!

Abra, am sure someone will come along and answer your question, but when I get time, I will have a look on my Beverly Callard DVD, as there is a little table there, with heartrate and age and fitness level, that mihgt be a good guide

Well, I did the Basic Tae BO Everybody get ripped workout this morning and really liked it, too...and then did Davinas Pump section of the three 30minute workouts.

Yes I ahve the Billy Blanks Taebo workouts and love them. Also do Nell Mcandrew which is bloody hard and I sweat like mad!

Off for a run now.
xx

Abra
Hi abra and welcome! 220-age is o.k. for calculating your heart rate, but doesn't take into account your fitness level, body type etc. Here's a better way...

First I susgest you take your resting pulse first thing in the morning for three mornings before you get out of bed to find the average. You may then want to use the Karvonen formula - similar to the BUPA caculation.

For females it is actually 226 - age and not 220! An example is as follows:-

Formula is 226-(age) 33 = 193
191 - (resting pulse) 605 = 133
133 x 60%= 79.8
79.8+ 60 (RP) = 139.8

So for 70% = 153.1
For 80% = 166.4

Use the 220-age is would be approx. 150!

Dr. Northerner - The American College of Sports Medicine, the body that most countries recognise as the authority on fitness, recommends at least 20 minutes of cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise three times per week and resistance exercise and flexibility training (or stretching) a minimum of twice a week.

However, to loose weight and see further improvements a longer duration or more intense workout will see results. Your body needs to have rest days, so please schedule them in! It does sound as though you just need to factor in some strength training instead of one of your workouts(which will also increase the size of your muscle fibres and give more power with your running etc.)

Sorry 3andnomore - don't entirely agree with Jason Vales (actually never heard of him and will investigate further!) Realistically, how many people can factor in that much exercise on top of working, housework, chasing after children and their various activites... These are workouts in themselves and keep us all active!!!

I became an instructor by doing a YMCA/RSA course initially and then building my qualifications and experience over the years!

Thanks for all your comments on the "idea". Will have to make some enquiries with various companies without them poaching my idea!!

Laloop - hope you are not overdoing it and it's just a slight strain. Why not try and do a lower back stretch such as lying on your back, arms out to the side and knees in towards your chest. On your exhale turn your head towards the left and knees to your right. You may want to rest your right had on the outside of your left thigh. Repeat the other side. There are other stretches and if you want I'll try and find some diagrams online????

Lorns, it doesn't have to be structured Exercise for Jason Vale to count it....it could be a very brisk walk, it could be running around with the Kids in the park playing....but, for me structured exercise gives me more focus, if that makes sense....! So, indeed the things you mentioned are fine, but he himself used to be very overweight and realised, I suppose, that his only exercise was possibly moving his finger to switch the TV over, lol...and I assume his guess is, that he wasn't the only one like that.
I suppose it is more about taking a look at your life and see where you can build in things....for me though, doing a Exercise DVD is so satisfying and makes me feel good about myself and it makes me feel like I am doing somehting for myself, for a change, and yes I am lucky that I can incorporate it....I would love to join classes, but for me that just isn't do-able at this time of my life...!
What I like about Jason Vales aproach is, that it is not just about food or exercise, but about making chamges in your life and making you want to make the changes, if that makes sense...much easier to keep to things that we are happy to do.
If you would like, I could send you one of his books (the 14 day Turbo charge one) as I still have his 7Ibs in 7 days and Slim4Life book then, and those really cover it all for me anyway.
It would give you more of an idea of his aproach. I am never very good with explaining things.

Oh, and what courses would you recommend to someone who wants to start out? I mean you always see those courses advertised on TV, some sort of correspondence course where you could gain experience forinstance to become a Fitness instructor...are those any good, I mean, just no point wasting money on a course and then the certificate that you get in the end isn't worth the paper it's written on.

Hi 3andnomore - thanks for the offer of the book. At the mo I have so much on that I know it would just sit on the side for a while. May take you up when I am less busy!

I wouldn't recommend the correspondance course as you definitly need to do practicals and I'm not sure if any are actually recognised by the official government bodies as being credible. I belong to the Register of Exercise Proffessionals which has many organisations which offer approved courses.

Firstly though I would see if this is a direction that you would want to take. Not only do you have to obtain childcare (may be difficult in holiday times or evenings, but have the time to choreograph each type of exercise class that you teach. There are also hidden costs such as Insurance, PPL (subscribing to an official music supplier) and then paying £18-22 per 1/2 CD's, (dependant on what subscription is chosen). Then there's the proffesional subscriptions etc.

I really don't want to put you off, but not many providers actually say it as it is!!

If you need any more advice - please let me know and I'll be happy to help!

Lorns, thanks for the Info....if I google "Register of Exercise Proffessionals", I assume I would find a website with more Info?
I definately appreciate all Info,because only when you are actually work in a certain area do you really understand what is all involved, etc...!
At the moment I am trying to work out what exactly I want to do....I am a Nurse, but because of my long break I am not registered anymore and tbh, the thought of returning into NUrsing does kind of depress me. Alkthough, there are parts in NUrsing that I know that would suit me and that I would of course enjoy, but, at the moment if you are looking for a Nursing Job you might just have to take what you get offered.
I am of the philosophy, that I would like my Job to be something that I want to enjoy...and especially if you work with people, as in a caring environment, I think it's even more important. Poor patients often have a miserable time enough, without the staff being miserable sods, lol!

Anyway, done Tae Bo Basic, Get ripped workout this morning. How is everyone else doing on that front?

3andnomore, have you thought about doing something like Physiotherapy or PE teacher? Seems to me that those type of careers would complement your interest in health and fitness? Alternatively what about community nursing so you are out and about seeing people?

No chance for exercise today I'm afraid.

Speedy, not sure I want to go to Uni, and Physiotherapy would probably require that, and so would PE Teacher.
If I do go back into Nursing, I would like to work in a Day care setting for the Elderly. I think I would really enjoy that, but how likely it is to get a Job in that area is another story.

5 miles speedy ! Wow - I am impressed and . I did just over 4 miles on Thursday and nearly killed myself . Also slightly bu*gered up my ankle again - I didn't realise how much until I ran again on Sunday morning. It's sore but not unbearable but I'm going to have to take it easier a bit longer.

3andnomore - have you thought about caring for adults with learning difficulties? DH used to do that. He found it rewarding although frustrating at the same time. Not well paid and shifts were a pain but I don't know if that is the case everywhere.

Orm, oh be careful with your ankle...it's so easy to overdo it. I suppose one just wants to start again where one stopped, but obviously not fair on the Body!
As for working with Adults with learning disabilities....not sure I would have teh patience. Also, shift work is the think I want to get away from, I found it difficult enough to ope wiht shift work when I was younger and didn't have the responisiblities of looking after a family!
In that respect I do really like my current Job on Bankbasis...it's 24 hours shifts, working with Children with challenging behaviour, and it's pretty much like looking after your own family, etc....but I can only do it if sh is there, which is a pain in the neck!

Ormrian, by the afternoon, my legs were aching and I was so tired. I also went to a garden party at a nursing home which was a mile and half walk from where I live. I could have drove but decided to walk with DTS in their buggy. I slept really well that night.

I hope your ankle is feeling better. DH is having trouble with his achilles heel and it looks like he made not be able to take part in a half marathon in October. Maybe I should it?

Hi everyone
Haven't done any exercise at all for last few days, my back is still a bit sore (think it is definitely from lifting my well-built toddler!) so I've been taking it easy. Thanks for info on stretching, Lorns.

Well done on the running, speedy and Orm. I really need to get out again soon. Yoyo, glad you liked the asics - it's surprising how much of a difference an appropriate pair of running shoes can make. 3anm, good luck with researching possible new career options

oh my goodness!

Hello to everyone - haven't had time for a proper catch up.

Diet and excercise wise - totally gone out the window!

Been a naughty girl all weekend and just had a very fattening lunch with boss! Upside is all very very good things for me at work - but very bad for diet!

I hope your all doing better than me - I'm all set to become a fat cat!

Tomorrows another day sweetheart! Part of my nutrition course is about factors that influence eating habits. It's all very well and good saying that if you lunch at a favorite restuarant (or any for that matter) choose the healthy options on the menu - but when there's main courses with delicious sauces and deserts on offer....

Well, this morning I could not get myself out of bed at all...partly to do with the fact that I was wedged in between a 4 year old and a almost 3 year old, and daren't moved incase I would wake them....so, ended up having a lie in (lol...if you can call sleeping till 7.15am that)...!
Got my Kathy Smith DVD through, am hoping to do it tomorrow morning or tomoorow some time....not sure yet...we got to bring my mum to the airport tomorrow, so, in the morning things will probably be to mental, lol!
Sweatheart....don't worry about slip ups...it's what you do most of the time that will have the greatest effect....well, imo anyway
Must go...need to get to Lidls before picking lil monsters up, lol!

You know gals, at some point we need to start a new thread. We're fast approaching the 1000th poster!

Weighed this morning and had lost 2Ibs - not sure how that happened, I was sure I'd have gained weight!

Been to the gym today and back on track with the eating - until the weekend that is I bet!

I agree we could do with a new thread - how about the 1000th poster gets to start it!

How's everyone doing? All on track?

Sweetheart, well done And yeah the last one to post could maybe start the new thread

Move over to here ladies.....new thread