What is your typical workout routine?

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Registered: 08-08-2003
What is your typical workout routine?
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Wed, 08-13-2003 - 2:31pm
Hi!

I'm new to this board, but I post on some others. I just want to see what you guys do regularly to keep in shape. I have a mixed bag routine, but it seems to be working to some degree:

Curves gym 3 days per week - 1/2 hour session

Brisk walking around the neighborhood - 3-4 miles per night, 3-4 times per week

Winsor Pilates 20-minute workout - 3 days per week

I'm 29 and am about 25-30 lbs. overweight (according to my BMI), but I wouldn't consider myself fat. I'm 5'10" with a large bone structure.

I'm not a strict dieter, but I'm being careful about what I'm eating, and over the past month, I've lost 6 lbs., but more importantly, some of my clothes fit better, so I must be losing inches. I have a bridesmaid dress fitting this Saturday, the first one, and I ordered the dress a size larger. Wish me luck that it's too big for me!!!

Good luck to everyone struggling with a workout routine!

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 08-19-2003 - 8:38am
Hey--what are you using for your cardio? I like the eliptical..when i work out I do 30 minutes on eliptical--then 10 minutes on treadmill --but all uphill at the highest elevation--on #15..at 3 mph.Then what I do is a total body workout on an express line of machines that works me head to toe--then i will go do free weights.I must admit,,i havent been ina week--female problems..but to morrow i am back at the gym. your work-out sounds quite extensive!!I try and go every other day--but i get cardio on the days i do no weights.I want to lose 10 pounds but my body is weird right now--i am 45 and about to hit problems w/ "THE CHANGE"!!! mel

"Mel on Wheels"    

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Registered: 01-22-2002
Tue, 08-19-2003 - 9:56am
I lurk here periodically too, I don't post much, but...

My routine:

I walk 2 miles a day getting to and from the train station, that's 10 miles a week.

2-3 times a week:

Bike at the gym 45 minutes, stairclimber for 15 minutes

Weights for 1/2-1 hour (I'm strapped for time usually), usually a mixture of upper and lower body, 2-3 sets of 10-15.

Abs (~200 crunches of various types)

On weekends I like to take my bike out one or both days, a good day's ride is 30+ miles, but if it's my mountain bike, then 20 isn't so bad.

I eat probably 1600-2000 calories a day, depending on how I'm doing with the workouts, V8 is a great way to sneak in servings of vegetables, and string cheese is a nice 80 calorie-plus-protein snack. I'm not losing weight, as I'm pretty close to what my body is comfortable with, so I guess you'd say I'm in maintenance mode!

Good luck--I'm getting fitted for a bridesmaid's dress this Saturday too! ;)

Judie

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 08-19-2003 - 10:12am


Hi judie rae,

Good to *see* you here and I'm so glad you came out of lurk to share what works for you! :)

>>V8 is a great way to sneak in servings of vegetables, and string cheese is a nice 80 calorie-plus-protein snack.

**Great tips!

>>so I guess you'd say I'm in maintenance mode!

**That's super judie rae, I'm sure looking forward to that. :)

Thanks for your tips and the sharing of your exercise routine. :)

I do hope we see you again soon!

~Golly

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Registered: 04-04-2002
Tue, 08-19-2003 - 2:35pm
i am 45 and about to hit problems w/ "THE CHANGE"!!! mel

HEY MEL!!!! you may well be going to "cruise" through "The Change" - geeez you're a card!

SERIOUSLY don't anticipate that it is going to cause problems. It just may be the best thing to happen and you won't have any "oops I might be ........" problems! A LOT of things are better during and after menopause as far as that goes. So long as you educate yourself so you know what is happening and why - takes away most of the "worry" involved.

Hmm, you and I do about the same at the gym...see how sane I am during "the Change!" ROFLMAO hysterically!! Hil

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 08-19-2003 - 3:34pm
I know Golly said the "CHANGE" was ok for her.But what am i to do with all the maxi-pads I bought on sale that are under my sink. I have enough to make a small cot out of!!Good for you on "our work-out". I think it is a good one!! mel

"Mel on Wheels"    

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Registered: 06-06-2003
Tue, 08-19-2003 - 4:29pm
What i do for cardio is on the stair master 20 mins in level 6, and the other 20 i rotate between bike and walking!

Yes the walking uphill its good I get more tired if i do that- I walk at 3.5mph! Im just recovering from my knees cause I was in pain so I was walking at 2-2.5mph! Hopefully I can start walking at 4mph soon!

Id love to run, but unfortunately my knees hurt if I do.

Dont stop on the cardio! Its great for losing weight!

Good luck!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 08-19-2003 - 4:55pm
My routine (when I stick to it) is as follows:

1-2 days cardio for 40 minutes or more. Usually running.

2-3 days weights & ab work with a 15 minute cardio warm-up. I will alternate upper & lower body between my cardio days.

Much love ladies,

~dj~

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 08-19-2003 - 6:42pm
>>I lurk here periodically too, I don't post much, but...

My routine:

**Well we're glad you do both

Your routine looks like it works for you .. Lots of determination on your part ..

YaY on that fitting this weekend .. that'll be fun :)

~Hugs~

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