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JIGGILY
Posts: 2,446 1/26/13 5:46 P
Like Ramona, strength has never been fore front of my exercising but since the valentines challenge I have found I really enjoy it, I also started stretching more to see if it will help my sciatica, so new movements can only be doing my body good !!!!!
Big Hugs Dee xoxox
A Smile Is A Curve Which Can Set A Lot Of Things Straight
Everything in moderation - with lot's of contemplation!!!
Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 1/26/13 6:39 A
Working on building lost muscle tone. Working out at the gym a minimum of 3 times a week and treadmill the rest of the time. In fact..... I will go for a walk around the neighborhood for a few miles this morning.
Jenae
current weight: 148.8
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GODS_TEMPLE
SparkPoints: (22,076)
Fitness Minutes: (14,299) Posts: 3,400 1/26/13 1:16 A
After seeing on SP that we lose a lot of muscle while losing weight, I've decided I'd better start doing more. The Valentine Challenge came at just the right time to give me the final push.
Thanks Cathy and Dee!
Ramona
“Just know, when you truly want success, you’ll never give up on it. No matter how bad the situation may get.” - Unknown
Leader - Calorie Watchers 'R Us
current weight: 231.8
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NEEDTOLOOSE1
SparkPoints: (21,462)
Fitness Minutes: (6,164) Posts: 1,296 1/25/13 10:47 P
I just started strength training again. I use to do a lot of weight lifting I really enjoyed doing a lot. I really pushed myself hard, and it really helped my body shape up. Not sure if I can get to the point again. I am getting older
Pat - from Iowa "One Day At a Time" Central time zone
JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 1/25/13 12:34 P
They say use it or lose it. I found out this is really true. It took me many years to become deconditioned to the point of minimal mobility. Have seen major changes since working out 5 times a week and doing lots of walking. It has only taken three months to see major results. Thanks SP.
Jenae
current weight: 148.8
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AFERRARI
Posts: 20,520 1/25/13 12:24 P
very important..I am finding that I am rapidly losing my strength as I am getting older...I need to get some of it back
Angela Edmonton, AB, Canada Mountain Time Zone
current weight: 202.7
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AMYMARIE84
SparkPoints: (2,006)
Fitness Minutes: (510) Posts: 78 1/25/13 12:02 P
I'm not doing it right now, its on hold for later. I like to let it wait, and then when I'm close to goal, I'll start resistance training to tone my spindle arms!
"No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch."
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THEEXERCISER
SparkPoints: (84,104)
Fitness Minutes: (27,114) Posts: 8,814 1/25/13 11:54 A
Strength is a big one for me. I have lost so much strength over the years. I used to have gymnast legs and would like to again. I do strength just about every day.
In His Strength and Grace,
Julie
Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Speak pleasantly to yourself and others.
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GLITTER60
SparkPoints: (6,144)
Fitness Minutes: (1,911) Posts: 1,134 1/25/13 10:36 A
yes i have not made my st goals this week either. did monday and will do saturday. i have been doing low impact exercises. so i am doing something.
where as before when i gave blood i did nothing.
current weight: 237.2
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JUJIFRUIT
SparkPoints: (30,580)
Fitness Minutes: (26,929) Posts: 1,839 1/25/13 10:18 A
I don't make it as much priority as I should. Mostly my ST is included in my yoga classes and in zumba sentau which includes some ST. It's not fun for me, so that makes it hard for me to want to do it.
Since I restarted my efforts in November I have prioritized cardio but I have now started to incorporate strength regularly. I have joined the fitness center at work and am working with the staff on putting together an ST program which will give me total body but I really need to strengthen my core.
Let's make it a healthy day!
Anna
Team Leader, Diabetes - Diabetics Winning the Battle
"You can't change the wind but you can adjust your sails."
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas A. Edison
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GINA180847
SparkPoints: (64,146)
Fitness Minutes: (54,238) Posts: 3,201 1/25/13 8:31 A
I just walk and move around a lot.
"The world is one country and mankind its citizens" one of the many truths spoken by Baha'u'llah and "Love is the light that guideth in darkness, the living link that uniteth God with man, that assureth the progress of every illumined soul."
current weight: 145.0
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NANCYTUNBERG64
SparkPoints: (18,789)
Fitness Minutes: (17,752) Posts: 403 1/25/13 8:07 A
Two times per week for about 40 minutes. Also use weights with the mini Coach Nicole workouts. Love how it tones.
Choose to stay positive
I have a bright future
I am getting stronger both mentally and physically.
current weight: 217.0
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HUMMINGBIRDFLY
Posts: 13,739 1/25/13 7:31 A
I don't do a lot of strength training although I know I should.
Myrna
71 Days until: Retirement
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 1/25/13 6:35 A
Does circuit training count?
Jenae
current weight: 148.8
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RAPUNZEL53
SparkPoints: (171,107)
Fitness Minutes: (83,338) Posts: 16,734 1/25/13 6:28 A
It is important but i need to do m ore.
current weight: 129.0
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111BUTTERFLY111
SparkPoints: (37,366)
Fitness Minutes: (20,429) Posts: 7,094 1/25/13 5:49 A
It finally has a place!
~ Cathy
One day at a time ... and make it a masterpiece!
71 Days until: 2.5 Release
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111BUTTERFLY111
SparkPoints: (37,366)
Fitness Minutes: (20,429) Posts: 7,094 1/25/13 5:08 A
Strength training ... how important is it to your workout routine?
~ Cathy
One day at a time ... and make it a masterpiece!
71 Days until: 2.5 Release
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