Jaxx's Exercise Log

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Jaxx's Exercise Log
Topic Started: May 28 2007, 03:02 PM (364 Views)
Happyjaxx	May 28 2007, 03:02 PM Post #1
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	Here is my typical cardio routine that I do on the treadmill. The intervals are to Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway album so the pace is perfect and the mood is quite motivating. walk to the gym- 5 min Song 1- Warm up to speed 3.7 Song 2- Walk @ 3.7 Song 3- Walk @ 3.7 @ 11 incline Song 4- Walk @ 3.7 Song 5- Run @ 5.5 or higher Song 6- Walk @ 3.7 @ 11 incline (Sometimes I keep running through this song) Song 7- Walk @ 3.7 Song 8- Run @ 5.5 or higher Song 9- Walk @ 3.7 Song 10- Run @ 5.5 or higher Next two songs walk and cool down walk home from gym All in all it's about 45 minutes round trip lol Can't wait to hit the gym tomorrow!
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


TeachX3	May 28 2007, 06:06 PM Post #2
Elite Posts: 3,534 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries & Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Onions, Broccoli, Olives, Baby Carrots & Fully LOADED Veggie Salads Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking & Playing w/ my Furry Babies Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be w/ having MS and to weigh between 140-144 pounds!	Hope you enjoy your workout!
	My Beliefs & Opinions (Public Blog) ► Age 41 • 5'5" • Medium Frame • Began: 01/17/07


Happyjaxx	May 29 2007, 04:20 PM Post #3
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	Overslept today and am still very upset about it becasue now I won't beable to exercise until Thursday
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


shygemini	May 29 2007, 06:58 PM Post #4
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	I love that album! Dance Party



Cherriterri	May 29 2007, 11:10 PM Post #5
Advanced Posts: 1,273 Group: VIP Member #7 Joined: May 21, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Kiwi Favorite Vegetable? Brussels sprouts Favorite Exercise? walking, biking and swimming Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Hmmm, to complete and olympic length triathlon.	That's awesome that you time your workout to songs. It sounds like it would be easier that way becuase you don't really have to count then.



triscuitwafer	May 31 2007, 09:07 PM Post #6
Regular Posts: 290 Group: Friend Member #12 Joined: May 25, 2007	I really love the idea of working out to the songs too! how did you think of that?
	God said it. I believe it. That settles it. Katrina, age 29, 5'5", married, mom of 2


Happyjaxx	Jun 1 2007, 05:38 PM Post #7
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	Well I love the treadmill becasue it keeps me up to speed and i started out just walking. But then some emotional stuff happened and i really felt it with the music. I was having a hard time dealing with anger...it is one emotion that has always been hard for me to express and in the past i usually just cried. Anyways, so I found the album and realized that certain songs brought different feelings out. When I got angry I ran, when I got sad walked and sometimes even cried right there on the treadmill lol. Eventually I naturally came to a routine. Today I don't cry on the treadmill, but it still seems to be the best way for me to deal with anger. I still use the same album, but i know I will eventually change it...probably when the papers are signed
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


Happyjaxx	Jun 1 2007, 05:39 PM Post #8
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	Oh yeah...and I hit the gym yesterday morning!
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


triscuitwafer	Jun 1 2007, 06:46 PM Post #9
Regular Posts: 290 Group: Friend Member #12 Joined: May 25, 2007	poor gym I hope its ok. Lol Ya Im a nerd! I will have to check out that album!
	God said it. I believe it. That settles it. Katrina, age 29, 5'5", married, mom of 2


sapphire	Jun 2 2007, 09:23 AM Post #10
Advanced Posts: 809 Group: VIP Member #5 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Custard apple, pomelo, orange Favorite Vegetable? Cucumber Favorite Exercise? kickboxing, cross-trainer, rowing Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To eventually be at 140 lbs with muscle tone, and to run my first 5k race.	I exercise to music too - I find it really helps keep me going. I haven't listened to that album yet but will check it out sometime. Hmm maybe we should start a thread for exercise music, including cool-down songs?



sapphire	Jun 2 2007, 09:23 AM Post #11
Advanced Posts: 809 Group: VIP Member #5 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Custard apple, pomelo, orange Favorite Vegetable? Cucumber Favorite Exercise? kickboxing, cross-trainer, rowing Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To eventually be at 140 lbs with muscle tone, and to run my first 5k race.	triscuitwafer Jun 2 2007, 10:46 AM poor gym I hope its ok. Lol Ya Im a nerd! I will have to check out that album! lol Kat!



Happyjaxx	Sep 25 2007, 11:58 AM Post #12
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	Ok so I dug this thread out and started exercising again. I went to my first class at the gym yesterday and man am I out of shape. It was a body pump class, which basically ment we lifted weights for an hour to music. It got my heart pumping and all my muscles were at failure by the end. I thought i started with a low enough weight, but i'm definitly going to go down to 2 lbs thursday when I go back. I can barely move today which brings mixed emotions. On the high side it means that I worked out hard and am going down the right road. The negative of course is that I have so far to go. Oh well...one day at a time. Tonight is a step class so we'll see how that goes. If i'm still too sore, I may just go and walk on the treadmill for a bit. I'm not sure if they use weights in this class, but if they do I will not be there as i can barely lift my arms to put my hair back in a ponytail.
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


shygemini	Sep 25 2007, 12:13 PM Post #13
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	Great job jaxx! Ooo step aerobics, my favorite ! I would definately recommend to only use 1 riser on your step rather then two (if that makes sense). I have been at it for awhile and i never use 2 risers...it just makes it a lower impact workout. If you find it too easy then it is simple enough to add another riser next time. And also, if you get tired then just march in front of your step. Sorry if i sound like i'm lecturing you, just trying to give some helpful hints Weight lifting is also great, but it definately takes time to build up muscles. I personally think it is a good sign that you are so sore todya...that means you tore your muscles and they are healing! If you really were in alot of pain during the class though, then you should decrease your weight. You want it to be a challenge but not so much that you are feeling as badly as you sound to be. It also gets easier as time goes on, you get used to the burn and you won't feel totally sore after once you are used to the workout. but you are doing fantastic!



Happyjaxx	Sep 25 2007, 04:18 PM Post #14
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	Thanks Shy! No lecturing is being taken...to me it is all good advice! Keep it coming! No step today, but I'm planning on doing body step thursday and if up to it body flow afterwards. The body flow class is yoga and pilates. I am getting in a bit of "movement" cleaning my house today. I cleaned out my fridge, oven, and cupboards in the kitchen and am tackling the bathroom, cupboards and closets after dinner. Not much, but man each and every twist and bend is difficult.
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


Happyjaxx	Oct 8 2007, 09:52 AM Post #15
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	Today I went to the gym a bit early for my class and walked on the mill for 10 minutes to warm up. Then I went to the Body Pump class! It was awesome and I loved it. The trainer was great, and since they change their routine often a lot of people were learning the new routine with me which made me feel more comfortable. I did chose the wrong step though. I guess there are two different ones and i unfortunately chose the higher of the 2 by accident so I spent a bit of time on the floor just learning the steps. I'll know next time though about the different bench and look for the one that lays flat on the floor so I can add risers during the appropriate times. But other than that YIPEE!!!
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


Cherriterri	Oct 8 2007, 12:50 PM Post #16
Advanced Posts: 1,273 Group: VIP Member #7 Joined: May 21, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Kiwi Favorite Vegetable? Brussels sprouts Favorite Exercise? walking, biking and swimming Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Hmmm, to complete and olympic length triathlon.	that's great HappyJaxx. I'm glad you had such a good time in the class.



TeachX3	Oct 8 2007, 12:54 PM Post #17
Elite Posts: 3,534 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries & Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Onions, Broccoli, Olives, Baby Carrots & Fully LOADED Veggie Salads Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking & Playing w/ my Furry Babies Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be w/ having MS and to weigh between 140-144 pounds!	That is wonderful Jaxx!
	My Beliefs & Opinions (Public Blog) ► Age 41 • 5'5" • Medium Frame • Began: 01/17/07


purrrple	Oct 8 2007, 06:07 PM Post #18
Advanced Posts: 1,199 Group: VIP Member #4 Joined: May 20, 2007	Sounds great Jaxx...glad you enjoyed it



shygemini	Oct 8 2007, 09:57 PM Post #19
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	awesome jaxx!



Happyjaxx	Nov 7 2007, 03:52 PM Post #20
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	Nov 7th 40 mins on the mill 20 lifting
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


Happyjaxx	Nov 12 2007, 10:50 AM Post #21
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	1 Hour Body Step class
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


Cherriterri	Nov 12 2007, 06:35 PM Post #22
Advanced Posts: 1,273 Group: VIP Member #7 Joined: May 21, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Kiwi Favorite Vegetable? Brussels sprouts Favorite Exercise? walking, biking and swimming Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Hmmm, to complete and olympic length triathlon.	Great Exercise today Jaxx, how are you enjoying the body step class?



Happyjaxx	Nov 13 2007, 10:24 AM Post #23
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	It's going ok. I'm still not comfortable with the step, but they tell me that it will take 4 classes or so before that happens. I love to line dance and that sort of thing and I'm used to being more coordinated than I am in the class. It's kinda frustrating.
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


shygemini	Nov 13 2007, 11:48 AM Post #24
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	i'm sure you'll get used to it jaxx. Alot of the learning curve comes from getting used to the instructor and what they call different moves..once you are familiar with the steps it isn't nearly so bad. Also i try to position myself in the room so that i can see the instructor well...otherwise if i am way off to the side i will tend to get lost. It really depends on how good the instructor is at letting you know what is coming up next. Sometimes i just can't follow what they are doing. If you still are not enjoying it in a few classes then maybe it isn't the right workout for you..i think working out should be doing things you enjoy



Happyjaxx	Nov 13 2007, 11:55 AM Post #25
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	I'm enjoying it so far. I think once i get the step part down it will be fine. Plus they use the same routine in all step classes for 6 weeks and then change it up again. They also have the basic moves video streamed on their website so that i can learn them before i go.
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


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