Banders Exercise

[readysetg070113 1,476]

So, my boxing gym has added 30 minute classes (the regular classes are 60 minutes). I took one yesterday and another today. I think I sweat more during the shorter classes because the intensity is much greater. And, I can tell the cardio and strengthening is paying off. I took a walk around a local lake this weekend. It was on unpaved trails, up and down hills, over tree roots and through little streams. I had minimal pain in the bum knee and never got so winded that I had to stop. LOVED it!!

I think these new shorter high intensity training (hit) are awesome shorter workout greater impact and mentally I speak for myself I'm like it's only x amount minutes left u can do it. That happened yesterday I take these HIT classes Which we sprint on treadmill and do weight training . And I just say it's 30 seconds u got this and I sprinted on treadmill for 9.5 mph at the very last round round 9 and I did it my hrm was through the rough but I felt great !!!

[readysetg070113 1,476]

So, my boxing gym has added 30 minute classes (the regular classes are 60 minutes). I took one yesterday and another today. I think I sweat more during the shorter classes because the intensity is much greater. And, I can tell the cardio and strengthening is paying off. I took a walk around a local lake this weekend. It was on unpaved trails, up and down hills, over tree roots and through little streams. I had minimal pain in the bum knee and never got so winded that I had to stop. LOVED it!!

I think these new shorter high intensity training (hit) are awesome shorter workout greater impact and mentally I speak for myself I'm like it's only x amount minutes left u can do it. That happened yesterday I take these HIT classes Which we sprint on treadmill and do weight training . And I just say it's 30 seconds u got this and I sprinted on treadmill for 9.5 mph at the very last round round 9 and I did it my hrm was through the rough but I felt great !!!

[catfish87 3,471]

A beautiful evening here, so went on a nice 4+ mile walk/jog after dinner.

Headed to the Lake tomorrow for a nice long weekend of swimming/boating/relaxing... and there's a great 5k course with some big hills in it....Hope everyone has a nice 4th of July!

[naenaern777 345]

Went on my run this morning it starts to pour down rain within 3 minutes which was totally ok. I actually enjoy running in the rain. Then 3/4 of the 5k done and my knee blows out wicked pain. I was so mad that I continued to limp jog the rest of it through the pain. I got a few chuckles from pedestrians but I was not giving up! It was of course my worst time yet but I finished and came home and have iced on/off all day. Hopin I can still run tomorrow lol

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

These are the pics I wanted to post from a couple of weeks ago , while visiting my Son , in St. George Utah I had said about the hiking, swimming and yes hiking up the mountain , so I could zip line across then we hiked backed down , didn't think I had it in me but I did it.

[readysetg070113 1,476]

Tried a combo Pilates yoga class today it was youh but great however when I did my leg class tonight I realized I can't do burg classes in one day soo I have nerve I'm asking the gym if they can move the Pilates class lol I know but what does it hurt to ask. A few if us want it moved..

[naenaern777 345]

Was able to run my 5 K this morning with kinesiology tape and three knee braces lol but I did it!¡

[Bandista 7,466]

My main exercise right now is gardening. Each task involves another set of muscles so I guess even if it's not straight up cardio I am building strength. We have a major flower garden where I've just laid down new paths, a lot of digging up plants and moving things around. Hardscaping is hard! We have three wheelbarrows going. Then there's the veggie garden -- twelve raised beds -- one of them is 16' -- so a lot of bending and weeding. It's all so much easier now that I'm thinner. I have a lot more energy.

[readysetg070113 1,476]

After a killer leg workout last night spin class this am to start my 4th off right. My old spin instructor. Was there haven't see. Her in months ! She didn't recognize me that was awesome bc she would call me out in class and push me to push myself she was a part of my exercise transformation and I told her that today

[naenaern777 345]

Went out for my 5K run and felt so good today and inspired I decided to see how long I could go. Well I just finished my very first 10K run! Feeling like a rock star right now lol. HAPPY 4th EVERYONE!!!!!

[catfish87 3,471]

Went out for my 5K run and felt so good today and inspired I decided to see how long I could go. Well I just finished my very first 10K run! Feeling like a rock star right now lol. HAPPY 4th EVERYONE!!!!!

WOW!!!!!!! Look at you go! Congrats! Glad to hear your knee didn't cause any lingering issues...be careful. And I've used K-tape occasionally too. It really helped me in the short term with some "IT" band soreness.

[catfish87 3,471]

Good job everyone, no matter what you choose to be your form of execise...It all counts!

I spent my weekend swimming. boating,...and learning to paddleboard. That was actually quite fun when the water/wind allowed. Did a little bit of running and quite a bit of trail walking...up and down the hills at the Lake of the Ozarks. Great food and drinks all weekend long....one more day of vacation left tomorrow.

[catfish87 3,471]

5K run, followed by a 20 mile bike ride this morning.

Here's a little tidbit of info that I observed this past week. I've been on vacation, eating/drinking ANYTHING and everything I wanted. Portions pretty much in check, (thank you lapband) but so much good food...homemade desserts/cocktails/bar-b-que/fish fry's....you get the idea. Picked and snacked on stuff all weekend long. Didn't really do anything that felt like "exercise", although I kept active just enjoying the time, and my weight this morning was EXACTLY the same as it was 10 days ago at my docs office. Years past, I'd have gained 10 pounds and felt miserable.

[SillyAuntDi 1,610]

Boxing and more boxing! And my gym has asked to use my story in promotional material Since I started boxing in December I've lost 80lbs. They are blown away. Then I remind them that I started the weight loss before the gym and have lost over 150lbs since September. They pick their jaws up off the floor...and yes...they know about my band. But, they recognize that I do the hard work So supportive!

Here are the pics they are going to use:

Beginning at the gym in January:

Today:

Happy Tuesday!

[naenaern777 345]

Way to go catfish!!! That's such an awesome feeling to go on vacation enjoy yourself and not gain! Love our bands!!