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Maddie&EthansMom |
Posted: May 10 2006, 08:58 AM
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Diamond Member Group: Moderators Posts: 16,534 Member No.: 235 Joined: 30-July 03 |
I'm so glad I took the time to do a body age assessment and speak with her a little while. It really helped me to understand more about my body and fitness in general. She told me I was on the right track, but since I've hit that plateau she gave me some things to consider that will push me right through it.
My body age is 27. I'm 29. My fitness goals will put me at a body age of 18 once I meet them. She said I'm the most flexible person she has assessed so far...it was off the charts. My strength is good and my body fat percentage is good. I got my target heart rate so once I get my monitor I will know what zones I am in, etc. All this will do is give me a more effective workout. We also talked a bit about nutrition. Overall she said I'm very healthy and fit and I'm doing all the right things. She said I should be able to meet my goals in 10 weeks. I will have another assessment in 12 weeks. I'm looking forward to that. I can't wait to see how much I've improved by then. |
Our Lil' Family |
Posted: May 10 2006, 09:12 AM
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We're a Who Dat family! Group: Moderators Posts: 4,458 Member No.: 2,459 Joined: 9-September 05 |
Sounds like you know what you're doing Aimee! I so wish I could get excited about excercise like you do!
-------------------- Naomi, Wife to Tim & Mommy to Thomas (7) and Andrew (2)
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gr33n3y3z |
Posted: May 10 2006, 09:13 AM
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Doin Good :~ Group: Moderators Posts: 15,274 Member No.: 822 Joined: 13-October 04 |
very good I'm glad you looked into that
Keep up the good work -------------------- 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" |
Maddie&EthansMom |
Posted: May 10 2006, 09:33 AM
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Diamond Member Group: Moderators Posts: 16,534 Member No.: 235 Joined: 30-July 03 |
You can do it, Naomi. I was the most inactive person out there. I'm sure of it. I didn't play sports in school and I was really clueless entering in to all this. It took awhile to get where I'm at, but I've only been working out for 9 months and I've come so far. I'm way past the point of having to make myself go to the gym everyday. I actually look forward to my workouts every morning. It's always a challenge no matter what I try to do and I love a challenge. Right now I'm just stepping into everything new, kwim? It's a new facility, new faces, new classes, new machines, etc. It's a lot of fun. My workout partner called me early this morning to let me know she wouldn't be there, but she still wanted to encourage and motivate me. I'm so glad I have her. She's awesome. She was a fitness instructor for 21 years and she is very encouraging. You have to start somewhere. Everyone does. Hurry up and move down here. We could work out together. |
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b&bsmom |
Posted: May 10 2006, 09:40 AM
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Silver Member Group: Members Posts: 981 Member No.: 1,757 Joined: 19-April 05 |
I wish I could find the time to do regular workouts. I try to fit things in here and there. I would love to go to a personal trainer just to get assesed ( which would be embarrising) and get a workout routine so when I do have time I can do it on my own. I am so happy for you it sounds like it is going very well for you. Keep up the good work.
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Stacy wife to Jim and mom to Brittany 6/24/99 and Bryce 9/9/02 I've been hit Snowball fight 2006 |
luvmykids |
Posted: May 10 2006, 10:58 AM
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Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 19,113 Member No.: 3,038 Joined: 3-January 06 |
Where do I sign up? That is awesome Aimee, your excitement really does make me think of getting my tail to a gym too. Doesn't mean I'll do it, but to even consider it is big for me! You're doing so great, you must be very proud of yourself, and should be! |
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Our Lil' Family |
Posted: May 10 2006, 11:59 AM
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We're a Who Dat family! Group: Moderators Posts: 4,458 Member No.: 2,459 Joined: 9-September 05 |
I wish we could move tomorrow! Alright....I'm going to the gym tomorrow! -------------------- Naomi, Wife to Tim & Mommy to Thomas (7) and Andrew (2)
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mom2tripp |
Posted: May 10 2006, 12:11 PM
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My little man Group: Members Posts: 1,309 Member No.: 1,846 Joined: 9-May 05 |
Aimee that sounds awesome keep up the great work and let us know how much you improve
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coasterqueen |
Posted: May 11 2006, 05:50 AM
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Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 27,917 Member No.: 236 Joined: 4-August 03 |
Sounds great Aimee.
-------------------- ~*Karen*~
wife to hubby, Ryan Douglas mommy to Kylie (9) and Megan (6.5) and furbabies Gavin, Buster, Sox, and Hailey |
MommyToAshley |
Posted: May 11 2006, 06:44 AM
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Happy Spring! Group: Administrators Posts: 27,473 Member No.: 2 Joined: 8-February 03 |
That is awesome Aimee! Sounds like you were already doing a lot of things right.
I learned a lot from our trainer too, even though he didn't go into as much detail as the trainer you met with. I think the target heartrate is key... I feel so much better when I work out now. I used to get so light headed and feel bad afterwards, but after meeting with the trainer, I get that "work-out high" that everyone was talking about. I just want to say thank you to you and some of the others here that motivated me to start working out. You've really changed my outlook and gave me that extra push I needed. -------------------- |
Maddie&EthansMom |
Posted: May 11 2006, 11:06 AM
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Diamond Member Group: Moderators Posts: 16,534 Member No.: 235 Joined: 30-July 03 |
Awwww you're so sweet. I'm glad you are enjoying it. The heart rate is a bit tricky...either that or I have trouble understanding it. Did you get a heart rate monitor? They are really pushing me to do this. Which I don't mind getting one...I just don't really know what I need. |
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MommyToAshley |
Posted: May 11 2006, 08:26 PM
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Happy Spring! Group: Administrators Posts: 27,473 Member No.: 2 Joined: 8-February 03 |
All of the machines that we use have the heartrate monitor so I don't have to get one separately. Plus, you can calculate your pulse and go by your pulse rate. Just take your pulse and for 10 minutes and multiply by 6. I prefer to use the monitors because they are more accurate and I don't have to figure anything out. -------------------- |
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