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bwalkerletters |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 04:27 PM
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Bronze Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Member No.: 1,670 Joined: 5-April 05 |
Just wanted to start a post to see who works out, and if you do weight training, cardio, or both?? What is your favorite weight training exercise and/or what cardio training do you do??
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mammag |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 04:44 PM
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Platinum Member Group: Members Posts: 5,147 Member No.: 1,050 Joined: 7-December 04 |
I try to........when I'm not getting sick or some catastraphe happening around here. For Cardio I have an Eliptical machine. I try to get on at least 3x wk. Weight training is the biggy for me. I can get in shape by just doing weight training but not by just doing cardio. I break it up by doing chest/tricep, back, shoulders/biceps, legs. I do abs on cardio days. I'm currently trying to lift heavy for 6 reps to build up the muscle I loss during pregnancy.
ETA: I like the basics....squats, benching, deadlifts, pullups etc. This post has been edited by mammag on Apr 11 2005, 04:47 PM -------------------- Jeanie - SAHM to Kristen 13, Cade 12, Conner 8, Keegan 3
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gr33n3y3z |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 04:45 PM
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Doin Good :~ Group: Moderators Posts: 15,274 Member No.: 822 Joined: 13-October 04 |
I used to do weight training on my legs and arms
then the gym closed up and that was the end of it I liked the butterfly machine The Fire Dept. is having a new gym built in conjuct with the police so I will work out there .... I need it -------------------- Wife to Ed (Redchief)
Mom to Rick,John,Erin and Kaitlin "Believe 100% in what you see believe 50% of what read and none of what you hear" |
bwalkerletters |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 04:47 PM
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Bronze Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Member No.: 1,670 Joined: 5-April 05 |
Well, here is my routine........I work out Mon-Wed-Fri. The first week, I'll do my whole upper body on Monday and Friday, and lower body (also abs) on Wednesday. The following week, that switches.......Lower body on Monday and Friday and upper on Wednesday. You have to have an intense workout to make this work right. You should finish each workout in less than an hour. I haven't been doing cardio, but normally, I would do cardio on the days in between (Tues-Thurs-Saturday).
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Alice |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 04:53 PM
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Silver Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Member No.: 574 Joined: 1-July 04 |
I have 3 kids under the age of 7. Three times a week I set up the gym at Nursery School.
That's as close to working out as I come -------------------- Alice
wife to Peter mom to Brian (6-18-98) Julia (2-17-00) Kira (2-04-03) |
gr33n3y3z |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 04:54 PM
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Doin Good :~ Group: Moderators Posts: 15,274 Member No.: 822 Joined: 13-October 04 |
yep thats how I did it
the first 2 weeks are heck lol I thought to myself is it worth it but it was I cant wait to start woring out like that again I miss it -------------------- Wife to Ed (Redchief)
Mom to Rick,John,Erin and Kaitlin "Believe 100% in what you see believe 50% of what read and none of what you hear" |
GavinsMommy |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 04:58 PM
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Mum to Gavin Cole Group: Members Posts: 1,231 Member No.: 878 Joined: 31-October 04 |
I work out regularly. I am OBSESSED with it! I didn't for a few weeks, but that was bc my house was a wreck and baby was super fussy. But I LOVE it! I do The Firm and I just ordered Power 90, so I'm going to put The Firm off for 90 days and see how well Power 90 works and if it makes a huge diff. I love it though. Before I got pregnant I was working out every day and bc of that it stopped giving me results because I was working the same muscles and doing the same routines, but I couldn't help it...I loved it too much, and it wasn't about getting slim and toned, it was about it being so fun and such a struggle. I can't wait to start Power 90, I just ordered it the other day!
Oh and The Firm is weights and aerobics and cardio combined...Power 90 is the same I think. This post has been edited by GavinsMommy on Apr 11 2005, 04:58 PM -------------------- |
bwalkerletters |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 05:01 PM
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Bronze Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Member No.: 1,670 Joined: 5-April 05 |
forgot to add that my favorite exercise is working my triceps..........my least favorite are back exercises! When I do cardio, I normally ride a bike. I can't use those eliptical machines.......my legs are too long, so it's like I'm shuffling my feet instead of taking my regular strides! haha
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GavinsMommy |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 05:04 PM
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Mum to Gavin Cole Group: Members Posts: 1,231 Member No.: 878 Joined: 31-October 04 |
Well, my favorite is complex step aerobics or just regular floor routines. When I do The Firm I feel like I'm cheerleading again almost, lmao. Not really, but it took a few times of doing it to get used to it. I like anything!
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gr33n3y3z |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 05:07 PM
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Doin Good :~ Group: Moderators Posts: 15,274 Member No.: 822 Joined: 13-October 04 |
lol
that must be funny to watch Well I have a bad back now so I'm not sure what I can do now I have 4 disk spurs in my lower back and detereation (sp?) So what ever I do I have to go slow and easy and build everything up and not fast -------------------- Wife to Ed (Redchief)
Mom to Rick,John,Erin and Kaitlin "Believe 100% in what you see believe 50% of what read and none of what you hear" |
bwalkerletters |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 05:16 PM
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Bronze Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Member No.: 1,670 Joined: 5-April 05 |
Sounds painful! I just recovered from a broken ankle, surgery, and it was painful but that sounds even MORE painful! |
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PascosGirl |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 05:54 PM
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Silver Member Group: Members Posts: 517 Member No.: 1,590 Joined: 23-March 05 |
I dance and teach hip hop classes at the gym. I also do weight training for my rear, legs and arms. I also do about 75 crunches per day along with squats.
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MyBlueEyedBabies |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 05:59 PM
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Mommy's littlest man Group: Members Posts: 2,494 Member No.: 828 Joined: 15-October 04 |
I try to go walking everyday. then I switch back and forth between doing a tae bo video and working out on the total gym. If I have something else I will skip one or both, but that is my basic.
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gr33n3y3z |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 06:09 PM
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Doin Good :~ Group: Moderators Posts: 15,274 Member No.: 822 Joined: 13-October 04 |
It is I have good days and bad days today was a bad day I had to take 3 advil at work just to get through work. The other perscription med I took was recalled so I live on advil -------------------- Wife to Ed (Redchief)
Mom to Rick,John,Erin and Kaitlin "Believe 100% in what you see believe 50% of what read and none of what you hear" |
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A&A'smommy |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 06:24 PM
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Praying For Spencer Group: Moderators Posts: 29,769 Member No.: 243 Joined: 11-August 03 |
I do!
before pg I did cardio and weights probably three- four times a week, and I had dance classes three times a week i was in VERY good shape I looked awesome NOW I do cardio I want to loose weight before I start weight training again -------------------- |
kit_kats_mom |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 06:29 PM
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Cary the Lemur Group: Members Posts: 8,080 Member No.: 135 Joined: 15-April 03 |
I take a walk every night with the family...we usually go about 1 mile but it's not too brisk. I try to get on the bike at home at least once a day but that's not really been happening since Lauren seems to have other ideas about what mommy should be doing. I have been doing well with my weight watchers plan though and hopefully, by the time the new gym that they are building down the road opens, I will be less "fluffy" and more inclined to get into work out gear and to the gym.
-------------------- Cary
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moped |
Posted: Apr 11 2005, 07:08 PM
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Ruby Member Group: Members Posts: 13,078 Member No.: 1,035 Joined: 5-December 04 |
I regularily lift about 26 pounds.......................JACK!!!!
I don't have a solid workout routine, we walk and stuff but nothing major. -------------------- |
CCTandME |
Posted: Apr 12 2005, 04:56 AM
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Silver Member Group: Members Posts: 549 Member No.: 1,139 Joined: 1-January 05 |
I use to work out regularly. I miss it so much. It's tough now w/ 3 litle ones and working nights. I feel so much better when working out. My favorite to work on is back, shoulders and arms. Always love trying any "new" ab exercise.
Ok, now I wanna go exercise................................... I will add that I am constantly lifting and moving at work. This post has been edited by CCTandME on Apr 12 2005, 04:57 AM -------------------- CCTandME
Cailee Camryn Teagan and Carley(me) |
ammommy |
Posted: Apr 12 2005, 05:33 AM
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Happy Easter! Group: Members Posts: 2,970 Member No.: 1,117 Joined: 30-December 04 |
I do! I do step twice a week, a basic training (weight training) class once a week, and try to get some time in on the weight machines at the gym. I feel so good after I work out
I try to get my Tae Bo tape in once a week, too. -------------------- Lisa, SAHM to Megan and Alec
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Boys r us |
Posted: Apr 12 2005, 05:36 AM
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Alliebelle & Mommy Group: Moderators Posts: 7,658 Member No.: 378 Joined: 9-March 04 |
I used to be so good about getting up and hitting the gym at 5am every morning during the work week until a couple of months ago..now I go when I can in the evenings.
When I go, I do 45 minutes on the eliptical, 30 on the bike and then do weight training for my arms, legs AND LET'S NOT FORGET THE BUTT BLASTER! Sometimes, I switch out the eliptical for teh treadmill and run. -------------------- NICHOLE
Wife to Rick and Mommy to my 3 loves..Tanner, Braedon and Alexandra MiaBella |
mysweetpeasWil&Wes |
Posted: Apr 12 2005, 08:20 PM
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Platinum Member Group: Members Posts: 8,735 Member No.: 1,474 Joined: 1-March 05 |
I workout at least three or four times a week. I do a Turbo Kickboxing class at the gym twice a week for cardio. Sometimes if the the class is cancelled, or I miss it because my DH comes home late and I don't have someone to watch Wil, I just get on the treadmill, which is boring. I also take a Conditioning class that uses weights, bands, those big balls, the bar. I somehow have learned to love bicep curls with the bar! I have always had twig arms (hereditary) so it's nice to finally see a little definition. You would laugh at me if you actually saw them! We do abs in both classes too. So I get a little bit of it all, but I like to hear how you have such a great schedule!! I'm clueless when it comes to what muscles I'm working. The kickboxing has really helped tone every part of my body, but I need help losing that extra skin around the belly from the baby. Any advice on working the midsection?? I'm sure the couple beers here and there don't help!!!
-------------------- Rae SAHM to Wil (4) and Wesley (2) ~ Wife to Richard 10/20/01
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DVFlyer |
Posted: Apr 12 2005, 09:20 PM
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Just a man Group: Members Posts: 2,733 Member No.: 1,368 Joined: 10-February 05 |
I just got back into working out. After about a month of all body training, I switched to a 3 day split routing M, W, F.
M- Legs W- Back, Biceps F- Chest, Shoulders, Triceps. Abs- everytime Not too much cardio. Only 10 minutes or so to warm up. I'd love to do more, but I'm pretty tired after the weight training to do more and I only have 3 days I can realistically get to the gym right now or I'd do 40 mins or so on the other two days. Oh, and eating LOTS of protein. -------------------- Convincing the world that the only way to solve the ongoing issues while raising children is PERSISTENCE. You have to keep trying things and not give up........ they eventually go away on their own. ;-)
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Isabellasmom |
Posted: Apr 14 2005, 09:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 64 Member No.: 754 Joined: 17-September 04 |
I do the slim in 6 series 6 days/week. It includes cardio and weights. I love it. oh and I do abs daily with that also. When I do a good program several days a week, eat good and drink lots of water, I drop weight fast.
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