Comments on: Back to the Grind http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/ Practicing the art of being in tune with one's health! Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:30:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Lauren http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7753 Lauren Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:00:15 +0000 http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7753 I am a runner at heart. I currently run about 30 miles a week but with upcoming surgery, next month will be all about rest and recovery. I do LOVE my ET and I also really enjoy other workouts like pilates yoga and ta boe. But I do try and get in at least 3 strength training sessions a week. It's so important for becoming better at running and really makes a huge difference in your body all around. I don't necessarily enjoy lifting, but I know it's a good thing so I tough it out. Hope everything is going well with the new routine! ;) I am a runner at heart. I currently run about 30 miles a week but with upcoming surgery, next month will be all about rest and recovery. I do LOVE my ET and I also really enjoy other workouts like pilates yoga and ta boe. But I do try and get in at least 3 strength training sessions a week. It’s so important for becoming better at running and really makes a huge difference in your body all around. I don’t necessarily enjoy lifting, but I know it’s a good thing so I tough it out.

Hope everything is going well with the new routine! ;)

]]> By: Jessie (Vegan-minded) http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7751 Jessie (Vegan-minded) Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:26:17 +0000 http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7751 As much as I want to like running, it makes my shins and knees hurt. Right now I am doing a mix of P90X, step aerobics classes, and short jogs. I get really bored on the treadmill and stairmaster, so I tend to stay away from them! As much as I want to like running, it makes my shins and knees hurt. Right now I am doing a mix of P90X, step aerobics classes, and short jogs. I get really bored on the treadmill and stairmaster, so I tend to stay away from them!

]]> By: Sarah http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7749 Sarah Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:56:22 +0000 http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7749 Taking my dog for walks, (they are short though since she is tiny,) walks with the husband outside, Zumba classes, the elliptical machine, walking on a treadmill, the occasional game of tennis, and DVD workouts 1-2 x/week: the NYC Ballet Workout or Pilates DVDs! It is just now getting cool enough for bike rides again and I AM SO EXCITED!!! Taking my dog for walks, (they are short though since she is tiny,) walks with the husband outside, Zumba classes, the elliptical machine, walking on a treadmill, the occasional game of tennis, and DVD workouts 1-2 x/week: the NYC Ballet Workout or Pilates DVDs! It is just now getting cool enough for bike rides again and I AM SO EXCITED!!!

]]> By: Melissa S. http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7748 Melissa S. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:51:02 +0000 http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7748 running, yoga and strength training! though the last two def not as often. i really don't like them...haha. running, yoga and strength training! though the last two def not as often. i really don’t like them…haha.

]]> By: Courtney http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7747 Courtney Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:46:36 +0000 http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7747 I love doing strength training circuits, moving quickly from exercise to exercise and keeping my heart rate rate up. I try to incorporate jump roping or step ups to really keep the burn going. For cardio the only way I can really get my heart rate up and keep it up is with running or the step mill these days. That step mill gets me sweatier than anything else! Courtney Adventures in Tri-ing I love doing strength training circuits, moving quickly from exercise to exercise and keeping my heart rate rate up. I try to incorporate jump roping or step ups to really keep the burn going. For cardio the only way I can really get my heart rate up and keep it up is with running or the step mill these days. That step mill gets me sweatier than anything else!

Courtney
Adventures in Tri-ing

]]> By: Sarah W. http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7746 Sarah W. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:30:30 +0000 http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7746 Just last week I started a "new" workout schedule. I began implementing 2 a day workouts - to get my metabolism pumped morning & night (when it slows down naturally). Since I'm no longer working my part-time evening job for the time being, I decided to take advantage of the "extra" time and just workout twice a day. I LOVE IT. I'm already seeing positive effects - my too tight size 8s are feeling looser - yay! I have not weighed b/c of Thanksgiving goodies these past few days and don't want the number on the scale to affect my mentality. I feel like my legs & upper body are already toning up again. Until last week, it had been MONTHS since I actually did a WEIGHT routine! I also do 2 sessions of Stubborn Fat Protocol per week (Monday & Wednesday mornings). You can google for more information but just know that I don't use any of the supplements mentioned in the links. Here is what I do. FIRST THING IN THE MORNING - I.E. FASTED!!! 5 min walking warmup 20 min HIIT (you can google this too - high intensity interval training) I do work:active rest periods of 20:40, 30:60, 60:120 - the variations are endless. it means for 20 seconds I run as fast as I can and for 40 seconds I am actively recovering by jogging at a slower speed or walking. I rest for 5 min - no movement, no nothing! 45 min cardio on the elliptical/stairmill/bike/whatever - needs to be steady state - slower paced cardio keeping a steady pace the entire time. Its TOUGH but it WORKS! Its more for stubborn fat - good for when you have plateued or when you've gotten pretty lean but wish to lose more fat. LOVES IT! Just last week I started a “new” workout schedule. I began implementing 2 a day workouts – to get my metabolism pumped morning & night (when it slows down naturally). Since I’m no longer working my part-time evening job for the time being, I decided to take advantage of the “extra” time and just workout twice a day. I LOVE IT. I’m already seeing positive effects – my too tight size 8s are feeling looser – yay! I have not weighed b/c of Thanksgiving goodies these past few days and don’t want the number on the scale to affect my mentality. I feel like my legs & upper body are already toning up again. Until last week, it had been MONTHS since I actually did a WEIGHT routine!

I also do 2 sessions of Stubborn Fat Protocol per week (Monday & Wednesday mornings). You can google for more information but just know that I don’t use any of the supplements mentioned in the links. Here is what I do.

FIRST THING IN THE MORNING – I.E. FASTED!!!

5 min walking warmup

20 min HIIT (you can google this too – high intensity interval training) I do work:active rest periods of 20:40, 30:60, 60:120 – the variations are endless. it means for 20 seconds I run as fast as I can and for 40 seconds I am actively recovering by jogging at a slower speed or walking.

I rest for 5 min – no movement, no nothing!

45 min cardio on the elliptical/stairmill/bike/whatever – needs to be steady state – slower paced cardio keeping a steady pace the entire time.

Its TOUGH but it WORKS! Its more for stubborn fat – good for when you have plateued or when you’ve gotten pretty lean but wish to lose more fat. LOVES IT!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7745 Jessica Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:39:19 +0000 http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7745 I feel the same way about coming back to work. Want the routine, hate to be back. :( I do some intense and moderate cardio throughout the week, with about 4 strength workouts and some yoga. I have a couple posted if you're looking. :) I feel the same way about coming back to work. Want the routine, hate to be back. :(

I do some intense and moderate cardio throughout the week, with about 4 strength workouts and some yoga. I have a couple posted if you’re looking. :)

]]> By: Erica http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7744 Erica Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:37:02 +0000 http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7744 Glad you're back from the land of no-internet! My holiday exercise plan is about to get a drastic shake up because currently I'm running 40+ miles/week (and LOVING it!), but on Dec. 9 I'm having a hysterectomy. Soooooo, yeah, that will change things a bit! ;-) My current plan is to continue running and add in some light strength training as well, doing a different body part each day. Yesterday I did lower body, today I'm doing abs, and tomorrow upper body. We'll see how this goes, but I NEED to do it so badly. I've really been neglecting it. My dr says that I can probably fast walk after a week post op and run a couple of weeks after. I don't know how feasible this is because I've never had a hyst before (obvi!) and have no idea how it is going to make me feel. But I figure she knows my conditioning and my body, as well as knowing the surgery VERY well, so I'm hoping that she's right and I won't be down for long. Have some good gym-time this morning, Linds! And a GREAT workday! :-) Glad you’re back from the land of no-internet! My holiday exercise plan is about to get a drastic shake up because currently I’m running 40+ miles/week (and LOVING it!), but on Dec. 9 I’m having a hysterectomy. Soooooo, yeah, that will change things a bit! ;-)

My current plan is to continue running and add in some light strength training as well, doing a different body part each day. Yesterday I did lower body, today I’m doing abs, and tomorrow upper body. We’ll see how this goes, but I NEED to do it so badly. I’ve really been neglecting it.

My dr says that I can probably fast walk after a week post op and run a couple of weeks after. I don’t know how feasible this is because I’ve never had a hyst before (obvi!) and have no idea how it is going to make me feel. But I figure she knows my conditioning and my body, as well as knowing the surgery VERY well, so I’m hoping that she’s right and I won’t be down for long.

Have some good gym-time this morning, Linds! And a GREAT workday! :-)

]]> By: K http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7743 K Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:31:46 +0000 http://www.soundeats.com/2009/11/30/back-to-the-grind/#comment-7743 I'm a strength training girl. I have bad knees so there isn't a lot of cardio in my life. Hope you have a great Monday :) I’m a strength training girl. I have bad knees so there isn’t a lot of cardio in my life. Hope you have a great Monday :)

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