January Exercise - HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)

[TexasFire 84]

JM - You are correct on the book. That is great that you actually have experienced the theory working back when you worked out with your boyfriend! I haven't read too awful far into the book just yet, so I can't speak intelligently about what it says yet...but the whole premise is heavy weight and fewer reps. What I HAVE gotten to so far is pretty cool on the calorie and Protein recommendations and how to calculate your needs based on your current weight, and also what to look for in results to be able to tweak those intakes properly. I'm rather fearful of the amount of calories it is recommending...it's a LOT. But I do have many symptoms pointing towards not eating enough, so I will give it a shot for a bit and see how it goes. I will be much further into the book before my head hits the pillow tonight, so I will try to come on and give an update.

[babygrl1234 6]

Holy mutha effing resistance class. They don't call that shit "Chisel" for nothing. My arms are damn near about to fall off. I know you guys are talking low reps high weight here but after 4 sets of 12 on all the exercises we did I was right at the point of muscle failure. Ugh I am gonna hurt tomorrow.

[TexasFire 84]

I wish my gym had resistance classes. I've never heard of them at all. Of course, I really need more cardio and have NO PROBLEM getting in the resistance. That's why I signed up for two spin classes...I need the help in that department if I'm gonna make that bike tour in May.

I hope you feel good and sore tomorrow, so those muscles will GROW! LOL (The key word is good...it's a good soreness after a hella workout like you had today!)

[TexasFire 84]

Oh, baby! And I LOVE that they call that class "CHISEL"! Too cool!

[babygrl1234 6]

Wow I actually feel better than I thought I would. Lovely. Now if I can just get out of this PMS funk I will be all set.

[jmarruda 22]

Alynne, I'm definately checking out that book.

See, thats the thing, my personal trainer will hand me a set of 8lb weights and tell me to do 5minutes of bicep curls. By minute 4 I'm to the point of failure and the next day I can't even scratch my nose I'm so sore, so I know its definately working! But again, there are so many different opinions about it that I just go crazy!

[Suzzzie. 3]

I think theories on weightlifting and exercise vary just as much as the theories on how to 'diet'. I think that you have to choose which on works best and feels best for you.

[jmarruda 22]

I think theories on weightlifting and exercise vary just as much as the theories on how to 'diet'. I think that you have to choose which on works best and feels best for you.

Thats true...

[babygrl1234 6]

Personally I would like the "Sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day while losing 5 pounds a week" workout. Sadly I don't think it works.

[angelnurse 1]

Personally I would like the "Sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day while losing 5 pounds a week" workout. Sadly I don't think it works.

been there done that, u r right, it doesn't work.

[babygrl1234 6]

There's always dreaming though.....

[TexasFire 84]

Alynne, I'm definately checking out that book.

See, thats the thing, my personal trainer will hand me a set of 8lb weights and tell me to do 5minutes of bicep curls. By minute 4 I'm to the point of failure and the next day I can't even scratch my nose I'm so sore, so I know its definately working! But again, there are so many different opinions about it that I just go crazy!

That's the good thing about the Goddess book...more weight, less reps equals less time! To me, it just plain seems more efficient. And since I want to spend the same amount of time at the gym anyhow, it is going to allow me to explore other exercises to add to my routines.

[babygrl1234 6]

That's the good thing about the Goddess book...more weight, less reps equals less time! To me, it just plain seems more efficient. And since I want to spend the same amount of time at the gym anyhow, it is going to allow me to explore other exercises to add to my routines.

Ohhh smart thinking.

[Kaydotrn 1]

I love all this exercise talk. So helpful!

I am ordering that weight book as we speak. Sounds like good reading and the reviews on Amazon.com are good. I will let you know.

I will say that FIRM workout I did yesterday must have worked because I am SORE today. I did my cardio at the gym today. Did my week3 couch to 5 K run (I am fearing week 4) and then hopped on the bike and did a hill program. It was good, but the most embarassing thing happened. I was SWEATING and realized that I stunk! I always sweat, but I think I was offensive today. I ate a lot of garlic in my dinner last night and am wondering if that is what it was. I was planning on doing another 10 minutes until some guy sat on the bike next to me (you know how close gym machines are) and I was embarassed and got up, came home and showered. I wasn't dirty, so it must have been the garlic...ewwwww. Ha. I will have to take a walk later.

Has anyone done a Zumba class? I am going to one on Saturday. I am not very coordinated so this should be interesting, but I will try anything.

1hr cardio today (despite the stink:omg:)

[jmarruda 22]

I love all this exercise talk. So helpful!

I am ordering that weight book as we speak. Sounds like good reading and the reviews on Amazon.com are good. I will let you know.

I will say that FIRM workout I did yesterday must have worked because I am SORE today. I did my cardio at the gym today. Did my week3 couch to 5 K run (I am fearing week 4) and then hopped on the bike and did a hill program. It was good, but the most embarassing thing happened. I was SWEATING and realized that I stunk! I always sweat, but I think I was offensive today. I ate a lot of garlic in my dinner last night and am wondering if that is what it was. I was planning on doing another 10 minutes until some guy sat on the bike next to me (you know how close gym machines are) and I was embarassed and got up, came home and showered. I wasn't dirty, so it must have been the garlic...ewwwww. Ha. I will have to take a walk later.

Has anyone done a Zumba class? I am going to one on Saturday. I am not very coordinated so this should be interesting, but I will try anything.

1hr cardio today (despite the stink:omg:)

I think Jess30 takes Zumba!