Banders Exercise

[readysetg070113 1,476]

Zip lining is fun ,but I don't think I could do it again, we're waiting for pics, I did see the good looking woman sitting at the bar feeling relaxed and having fun (You).

I'm so mad they talked me out of taking my camera I figured the place was trying to sell pics not one darn pic do I have we had to walk tightropes swinging logs rickety ladder walk ways a whole bunch of obstacles between the zip points it was amazing. My friend was sore for two days and me not a pain I guess from all my training at the gym. I wanted to zip at the next port to get pics and we didn't have time this was my first activity filled vacation where I wasbt in pain for days .

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

I'm so mad they talked me out of taking my camera I figured the place was trying to sell pics not one darn pic do I have we had to walk tightropes swinging logs rickety ladder walk ways a whole bunch of obstacles between the zip points it was amazing. My friend was sore for two days and me not a pain I guess from all my training at the gym. I wanted to zip at the next port to get pics and we didn't have time this was my first activity filled vacation where I wasbt in pain for days .

WELL AT LEAST YOU WEREN'T IN PAIN & had fun and kept up.

[readysetg070113 1,476]

WELL AT LEAST YOU WEREN'T IN PAIN & had fun and kept up.

Yes Debbie so much fun I going to look into doing it again they do it upstate New York I think it would be an awesome fall activity

[Junebug36 154]

Just completed Jillian Michaels Metabolism Fat Burner workout...45 min. Sweaty!

[catfish87 3,471]

Just wanted to share this today....It doesn't take a marathon!

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2014/07/28/even-a-5-minute-run-can-help-prevent-heart-disease/

Even a 5-minute run can help prevent heart disease

Good news for runners: A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests running, even for a few minutes a day, can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease – whether you plod along or go at race speed.

Researchers studied more than 55,000 adults between the ages of 18 and 100 over a 15-year period, looking at their overall health, whether they ran and how long they lived.

Compared to nonrunners, those who ran had a 30% lower risk of death from all causes and a 45% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, investigators found. In fact, runners on average lived three years longer than those who did not hit the pavement. When data was broken down by age, sex, body mass index, and smoking and alcohol use, the benefits were still the same.

“That’s important to note,” said Dr. Warren Levy, a cardiologist and chief medical officer of Virginia Heart in northern Virginia. “Even with all the negative factors, such as obesity, smoking and diabetes, those who were, let’s say, obese and ran had a less likely chance of dying from heart problems than those obese people who didn’t run. Same with smokers, diabetics, etc. ”

The speed and frequency of a person's running routine did not make a huge difference either. The data showed novice runners who ran less than 51 minutes, fewer than 6 miles, slower than 6 miles per hour, or only one or two times per week still had a lower risk of dying than those who did not put on running shoes.

D.C. Lee, lead author of the study and an assistant professor at Iowa State University's kinesiology department in Ames, Iowa, said the researchers found runners who ran less than an hour per week have the “same mortality benefits compared to runners who ran more than three hours per week.” So more may not be better.

“Its been shown that after a certain amount of running over a certain period of time, the benefits seem to wane,” said Levy. “We aren’t quite sure why.”

However, researchers did discover that consistency was key. They found participants who ran consistently over a period of six years or more gained the most benefits, with a 29% lower risk of death for any reason and 50% lower risk of death from heart disease or stroke.

There have been many studies that have shown the benefits of exercise on the heart. But this study is one of the largest to pinpoint the positive effects of running, especially for nonmarathoners or nontriathletes.

"Since time is one of the strongest barriers to participate in physical activity, the study may motivate more people to start running and continue to run as an attainable health goal for mortality benefits," Lee said.

Activities like running can lower your blood pressure and decrease the production of glucose, which cuts your risk of developing diabetes, according to the American Heart Association. Running also seems to protect the innermost lining of the arteries, keeping the walls and cells intact, which cuts the risk of blockages or clots that can cause strokes or heart attacks.

Levy, a runner himself, said people considering taking up running programs should talk to their doctors first, especially if they have chronic conditions.

“A lot of weekend warriors just go out without preparing for their run. It’s the runner who takes it gradually and trains correctly, even for a run around the block, who's the one who avoids injuries and other complications."

[chrissy10 159]

I really enjoy reading everyone's post. I am going to start jumping in and input what my yesterday workout. I did a 5K in my back yard. It was slow but I am getting there it took 40 minutes. Also turned around and did 300 jump ropes. Everyone have a great workout today!

[Mikee57 699]

Debbie3sons...hope all goes well with your Ortho issues as well...will keep you in my prayers and have only good thoughts going up for ya!!! Thanks for your kinds words.

[Junebug36 154]

Completed 30 min of High Intensity Intervals on my elliptical...plus upper body weight lifting! I do worry that lifting will stall weight loss...but I know it's so good for you long term. Anyone have an issue with lifting stalling loss?

[SillyAuntDi 1,610]

I got in a 10-mile bike ride over the weekend. And, I've taken advantage of the less humid weather and have been walking some. I've had to back off a little on the boxing classes because of some back issues I'm working on. But, it's getting better so I hope to be back in the gym next week.

Good to see everyone so active!

[catfish87 3,471]

Great job everyone!

I've been nursing a pulled calf muscle the last few days, just walking and stretching it some. It finally got better Monday and I got in a little jog last night with no pain. Today is beautiful here in the midwest, so got in a nice bike ride. 42 miles at a nice easy pace.

[Junebug36 154]

Any tips on how to get through the fatigue when starting out...my workout this morning drained me, big time. So sore and tired!

[chrissy10 159]

Last night I jogged for 32 minutes and did 350 jump ropes. It was extremely hot outside or I would of jogged longer. I live in south Texas where we get no relief from the heat lol. Good job everyone.

@@Junebug36 I would just recommend not to give up. The more you work out the more energy you will get. I feel more tired when I do not work out than when I do now. Good luck!

[catfish87 3,471]

50 miles on the bike today. Happy Monday all!

http://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/557323424

[readysetg070113 1,476]

Any tips on how to get through the fatigue when starting out...my workout this morning drained me, big time. So sore and tired!

Do what you can set a time of 20 mins is all you can do do it and then next week or too add 30 mind make sure ur drinking enough Water before during and after sometimes dehydration will make you tired and we confuse it with the activity making you tired .

I did little by little a few minutes then made my hour then a few days now i have regular schedule .

As long as you move you will get there

[Junebug36 154]

Thanks for the advice! I decided to just walk using the C25K program. I speed walk during the jog portions. So far I am on week 1 Day 3. I was trying to do too much before. Just wasn't ready for it. So, taking it easy and walking my way back into shape. Hope to start running and weight lifting as I get better at consistency. :-)