<p>I don’t know about that. Those diddly squats could be very good for the quads. Especially the split diddly squats.</p>
<p>At home workout</p>
<p>side leg lifts
single leg circles
side leg adduction
hip lifts
stability ball deadbug
stability ball hamstring curl
stability ball toe touches
stability ball jackknife
planks w/elastics rows
side planks w/elastics rows
paloff press
leg swings
reverse lunges
quads stretch
squats
heel raises
pushups
bicep curls
military press
chest press
tricep kickbacks
rows</p>
<p>Deb T that’s a pretty long list of exercises! </p>
<p>Raising hand to admit that I’m going to have to give in at some point and do these core-type exercises to a bit of a degree. Ugh. Don’t even know where to start and don’t even think it will be an ounce of fun!</p>
<p>Abasket, the funny part is that, of the core exercises I do, the stability ball ones are some of the most difficult, yet I look forward to them the most! Is that bizarre or what? I guess my brain associates ball with play. :)</p>
<p>abasket- I find the stupid Val Slides are the easiest way to make myself do something. I just flop down on the carpet next to the bed before I settle in for TV at night and do a set or two with the Val Slides (the plank with sliding my hands forward one at a time). I think it is good for me and doesn’t take too long.</p>
<p>I got up early today to work and then go to the endodentist. Then I realized that the appointment was next Tuesday. So I did a few exercises on home weights. I like to do the core and strength-training stuff but running and tennis has pushed those things to the back burner for a while. I should have more time this summer to get back to stretch/strength/core.</p>
<p>Trying to work up the motivation to do a hiit treadmill workout…</p>
<p>Nike has an answer for that. ;)</p>
<p>Okay, “just did it”. 20 minute HIIT on treadmill - 3 minute warm up, 3 min. cooldown.
Bunch of push ups.
It sucked, but it’s done.</p>
<p>I often only need a slight push to do a workout that I don’t feel like doing.</p>
<p>I have noticed that from hanging out here and thinking about exercising more…I DO exercise more. Even when I don’t have “time” or am feeling sore from a run that was too much, too fast, I remember to do something to work a body part that DOESN’T hurt. Dumbbells, or pushups/chinups. That’s a good sign. :)</p>
<p>Yeah- hanging out here helps! Would Jane be sitting on the bed watching Mad Men or would Jane be using the kettle bell or Valslides? :)</p>
<p>Good job, CJane! There are days when you have to “just do it” (like my almost midnight run yesterday). Then there are days when no one can stop me from exercising. :)</p>
<p>CJane would probably be doing at least one exercise I’ve never heard of, and it might involve those plate thingies on racks that I step around when making my way to hand weights at the gym…</p>
<p>Deborah:</p>
<p>Nice workout! You must have been ready to let the air out of your stability ball after that one!</p>
<p>abasket:</p>
<p>I find that most of the core exercises are pretty enjoyable. For the most part, they are low heart rate, so it’s not like doing Airdyne intervals or something where you end up bent over panting like a dog. The whole first 20 minutes or so of my workouts – warmup, mobility, stretching, core, etc. – is enjoyable.</p>
<p>kmcmom:</p>
<p>That doc’s story sounds very similar to that of William Davis (the wheat belly guy). He was also a cardiologist who realized that what he had been telling his patients to do wasn’t working.</p>
<p>BTW, I think this permethrin treated clothing might work. Hanging around the car putting my boots on and getting organized before I doused myself in DEET, the bugs and black flies swarming around were leaving me alone (treated hat, shirt, pants, socks…)</p>
<p>I followed the Vitamin D doc’s advice and left the sunscreen off for the first hour yesterday. Then slathered it on at the first scenic overlook stop. Looks like I timed it pretty well, as I was just a slight bit pink on my arms next to the white stripe under the Garmin.</p>
<p>So, this slice and dice fitness software I’ve been trying out says that I burned 1267 calories hiking yesterday. I guess that means I can make a run to Dunkin Donuts! :)</p>
<p>Actually, I think it means I won’t be buying the full version of the software once the trial period ends…</p>
<p>Glad I took advantage of a window in the weather. It’s back to rain today.</p>
<p>iDad, here’s one to consider for the next hike. Glacier in Iceland. Yes, I know someone who is going to be doing this!</p>
<p>I just want to say - yay me! I have run a 5K distance (3.1 mi) on the treadmill twice so far this week – and no paramedics have needed to be called! Still slow, but I’m able to speed it up at the end to a 10:00 min/mile pace - which I think is a better strategy for me than to start faster and tire out. So my “real” 5K (it’s only the Color Run, so it’s not timed, but it’s real for me) is in 2 1/2 weeks, and I feel confident. Thanks to all of you!</p>
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<p>Part of it is that I try to sneak in hikes on weekdays to avoid the crowds, but I see a LOT of seniors hiking, even on weekends.</p>
<p>Stopped and chatted with two different seniors yesterday who were doing the loop in the opposite direction – one couple and then later an senior woman hiking with three dogs!</p>
<p>Many of them are lifelong hikers – the really fast ones – but I think that most of them probably see the same things I do. Nice chance to get outside, great exercise, low cost (once you are outfitted), and pretty low injury rate.</p>
<p>Woo hoo! Way to go PizzaGirl! I’ve never done that much distance on a treadmill, so I’m impressed! I know when I run outside, struggling up a hill, people must be thinking, should I call 911?</p>
<p>Good luck with the race!</p>