Get in your best 'sex' shape ever!

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Get in your best 'sex' shape ever!
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Mon, 09-29-2008 - 9:29pm
Welcome to the LTAS "Get Into The Sexiest Shape of Your Life" Support Group.

After much discussion between us,we decided that since we each have a personal goal to help us be healthier and SEXIER
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Registered: 02-12-2008
Fri, 10-17-2008 - 4:23pm

Em - the very first book to pop up when I did a seach on"stretching on my library website was - Stretching for Dummies" - LOL.

RJJJ


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Registered: 02-28-2006
Fri, 10-17-2008 - 4:33pm
In that case, can we get you to walk away from the TV again on Saturday night?
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Registered: 04-18-2008
Fri, 10-17-2008 - 4:33pm

Em,


Good for you! The first 15-20 minutes of any cardio is always a killer for me. Once the body warms up and those lovely endorphins kick in, I can go on and on. I think that is why I love the cardio, I get no rush from the weights.


I agree about focusing on the "core". I do try to remember that no matter what I do.


Have a great week, I read somewhere you will be away. I hope it is a fun trip.

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Registered: 02-28-2006
Fri, 10-17-2008 - 4:34pm
I use a book called Stretching by Bob Anderson — which I've had for over a decade, and am a big fan of.





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Registered: 02-28-2006
Fri, 10-17-2008 - 4:37pm
I always have a problem with dressing appropriately at this time of year (and also in the spring). I need to consciously remind myself that if I'm comfortable at the start of a ride, that means I'm overdressed and I'm going to be too warm once I get about 15 minutes into it.





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Registered: 02-12-2008
Fri, 10-17-2008 - 4:37pm
Thanks Steve - I'll look into it.

RJJJ

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Registered: 04-18-2008
Fri, 10-17-2008 - 4:46pm

Steve, I think that is true for exercise or everyday activity here in New England in the fall. Layers layers layers.


I have noticed the humidity change to be the biggest difference when I work out. It seems I sweat less this time of year but I think it is really that it evaporates better.

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Registered: 03-31-2007
Fri, 10-17-2008 - 5:00pm
That would make for a tie, right?




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Registered: 09-20-2008
Fri, 10-17-2008 - 6:38pm

I saw the later messages about stretching, and I will have to check out some of those books.


I didn't have any problem keeping my heart rate up on the steep incline at a slow pace -- and the sweat was pouring off me. Even at my peak of fitness, I rarely set the incline higher than 12 and lately it's been more like a maximum of 8, so the 15 was a killer.


Today, I did 20 minutes on the elliptical, 25 on the treadmill and 15 on the stationary bike. I was right about the elliptical machines at my gym -- the grips are a good 2 inches lower than on the newer machines. Not only that, but the pedals are closer to the frame in the front, so if I'm not careful my knees hit the frame. They have a few newer machines on order that they'll swap out. I guess they've gotten a lot of complaints.




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Registered: 09-20-2008
Fri, 10-17-2008 - 6:41pm

"Have a great trip, Em! We want details when you return ;-)"


OK, I'll post about all the walks I take and exercise videos I do. That is what you meant, right? ;-)


Oops, left ut a word in the original message!





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