Enjoy your visit with your D @sabaray !
Shake that cold @ sushiritto !
I switched out Rack Pulls for Deadlifts yesterday. I can feel it today, that’s for sure. Getting stronger with the assisted chin-ups but I can feel a bit of shoulder aggravation that I used to get.
Thanks @Midwest67. As you know, as you get older, these colds hang on longer. I eat well, sleep well and drink lots of water, but the healing process is slow.
Hopefully, you’re “feeling it” today, because you’re working different muscles, which is a true difference between rack pulls and deadlifts. Proper form is always the key, but just make sure you back off the weight or stop, if something doesn’t feel right.
As for your shoulders, make sure you warm those “babies” up. There are stretching or shoulder activation exercises by Kelly Starrett that use bands that I use daily to warm mine up. Or even lying down on a bench and lowering dumbbells behind your head slowly is another exercise I use to warmup my shoulders.
OMG I just looked. I have burpees in my workout today. Only 45. 8-|
Yes, definitely different muscles being worked.
I’m going to ask around and see if I can get a recommendation for a personal trainer that would come to my modest basement gym & check on my form.
In the mean time, I think I’ll take another suggestion and do a short video.
Hiked yesterday. The group did 8 miles. Then three of us took off and did 6 bonus miles. It was a nice day except for the mosquitoes. I probably should have re-applied repellent because I was getting swarmed during the bonus miles.
Got a small blister on one foot too. Should have changed socks before the bonus miles too! Live and learn!
That’s a big hike! It’s amazing what you can do when you have the support of a group though. I like that description - bonus miles. Thanks for reposting the weight routines on the other thread.
I had a weekend of not much exercise and a lot of eating. Thankfully most of it was healthier eating. I did get out this morning for 4.25 miles of running - cooler weather helps quite a bit with the cardio but unfortunately it’s not going to last.
I have a book that was suggested some time ago- Rachel Cosgrove’s Drop 2 Sizes or something like that that I’ve been looking over. I need something simple. I did not find the PN workouts simple and as a result, didn’t do them and stuck with my own workouts.
One thing I really like about the beginner’s routine I’m doing is that it can be done fairly quickly. A hurdle for me in the past, to anything, is the time commitment, especially if it requires additional travel time.
Routine 1 requires very little equipment (at the beginning level!)
Goblet Squats require a simple set of dumbbells (or kettle balls).
Bench press? You can substitute push-ups or dumbbell press.
One arm dumbbell rows? Again, a simple set of dumbbells.
Routine 2 requires more equipment at the beginner level.
Deadlifts or Rack Pulls or Romanian Deadlifts require a barbell and mat.
Overhead dumbbell press? Dumbbells, again.
Chin-ups. You need a bar and probably assistance bands. If my shoulder continues to hurt, I might get a new bar with a neutral grip.
For back extensions, I bought this, but I seem to remember it being on sale and not so much money!
Check out Nia Shanks!
Sorry for the repetition. Hope it helps someone!
@Midwest67 Wow, 8 miles, nice!
@sabaray It really doesn’t have to be complicated. Push-ups, pull-ups, box jumps, jump rope, air squats, deadlifts, run, bench/floor press and overhead press with dumbbells, thrusters, situps, planks, etc.
Ahem. 14 miles. (8 + 6 bonus). 
Sorry, my brain saw 2+6=8. And I’m a math guy. ;))
For the pull-ups, you can do a “pronated” grip and also a “supinated” (reverse) grip, where you’re working your biceps more.
Get a sized top notch jump rope from this company:
They’re expensive I think I paid $40-$50, but you can pick your own pretty colors.
I did 80lbs(10), back squats today. Considering 6 weeks ago I could only squat the bar(45lbs), that’s an accomplishment.
Woo-hoo! That’s GREAT! Get strong!
Best thing about beginning is you see crazy jumps in strength.
Thanks for posting, I was already contemplating weaseling out of my lifting today. Oops.
Thanks @Midwest67 I’m pretty excited! My next goal is to increase my dumbbells on Thrusters ! I am so weak when it comes to those.
Pilates this morning and I am pleased to report my arms are getting stronger. The Reformer has different levels of resistance and today I moved from the yellow spring to the blue for this series: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-8450xRhvqI
At work, we needed to lug some wood tables with a heavy metal base over to another location.
I walked back to where the tables were in the store room, sized one up, and got it up on my shoulder fairly easily, and out the door.
I was the only one there, so it wasn’t show-off time. But it was a real world example to myself that I’ve gained some functional strength.
It was a really good feeling. 
That’s a great way to approach exercise - thinking about how it helps you in daily life.
I had been waffling on recommitting to PN but signed up yesterday. My new coach specializes in body composition changes and enjoys the same types of exercise that I do. I’m looking forward to working with her.
I want to buy some new resistance bands for home use - anyone have a favorite brand or recommendation? I also need a new scale so am hoping for a good one on Prime Day.
@partyof5 wow 80lbs is impressive and 10 reps too. That likely means your 1 rep max is probably 100 lbs +/- impressive.
Regarding thrusters, timing is everything when it comes to dumbbell or barbell cycling. A common fault is pressing the dumbbell or barbell off of the shoulders before reaching full extension through the legs. This typical problem lowers your overall power output, because your arms have to do much more work. Also, speed out of your squat, the more power you create with your lower body, the less strain you have on your upper body. Work on accelerating out of the bottom of your squat as fast as possible to gain speed on your dumbbells or barbell. Legs before arms. Practice your timing.
I’m traveling, so the hotel gym is all I have. No pull-up bar! ~X( But I’m still on schedule, though having to do scaling with weight and repetitions due to time constraints.
@sabaray I’m sure there are many good brands and probably cheaper, but I’m a fan of Rogue Fitness.
Those look perfect for my purposes. Mr. Sabaray is joining me in PN this time around, so we need something durable.
Two interesting NYT articles:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/04/well/exercise-may-aid-in-weight-loss-provided-you-do-enough.html?
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/11/well/dog-walking-exercise-health.html?
I think I have all the bases covered!