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03-29-2008, 03:24 PM
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Kristen Denece
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Exeter, NH
Posts: 53
S/C/G: 196/196/140
Height: 5'4
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gym motavation
So far this gym week has been awesome .... till today... i got there and was going good... then about half way threw.... i just totally got unmotivated and wanted too leave it still wasn't a terrible work out 45 minutes of cardio.. but what do you guys do when u need that extra boost??
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03-29-2008, 06:41 PM
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Weight Loss; Control Gain
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,248
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Height: 4'11"
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45 minutes is awesome!
Are you doing the same stuff every day? That would get old fast,
I would recommend doing your weights first some days, to switch it up.
Or even making your own curcit, 5 min tread, 3 min squats, 1 min push ups, minute jacks, reapeating 2 x, make 3 of these and that is an hour workout.
or,
take some classes at the gym.
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03-30-2008, 06:54 PM
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Goonies never say die!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 268
S/C/G: 198/ticker/145
Height: 5'5"
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Classes have been my savior at the gym!! I was getting totally bored doing the same machines again and again. I got on a new circuit training schedule with the help from a trainer... then i mix up some cardio classes in there. it's helped me stay much more motivated than i have ever been.
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03-31-2008, 05:08 PM
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Kristen Denece
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Exeter, NH
Posts: 53
S/C/G: 196/196/140
Height: 5'4
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I've always wanted to try classes I havent yet But If switching it up means succeeding I switch up things sometimes but I mean you guys know you use the same 3 cardio machines they get kinda boring. Any suggestions for fun ones?
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03-31-2008, 05:08 PM
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Kristen Denece
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Exeter, NH
Posts: 53
S/C/G: 196/196/140
Height: 5'4
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fun classes**
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03-31-2008, 08:06 PM
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Future Glamazon
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: California
Posts: 684
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Height: 6'2"
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I tell myself that if I do a minimum of 20 minutes of solid exercise (not counting warm-up/cool-down), then everything after that is a bonus for my body. So, if I want to quit after doing "only" 21 minutes, then I can do that without guilt.
And if I do feel guilty about stopping early, I know I can always make up the time later by going for a walk.
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03-31-2008, 11:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,589
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Height: 5'4"
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loud music with a good beat pumps me up every time... i just have to remember to take along my headphones and some energizing music. and also i have to remember not to make it TOO loud, cos i'm really not all about messing up my hearing.
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04-01-2008, 11:21 AM
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I'm Just a Little Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Willington, CT
Posts: 1,404
S/C/G: 250/215/170
Height: 5'9"
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Cardio Kick Boxing is fun -
If your gym has a Cardio/Sculpting class - those can be fun too.
Yoga is good - it won't give you a cardio workout, but it is very relaxing - might get you in the right mind set to go do some cardio.
Lots of gyms have spinning classes (FYI : that is a class done on stationery bikes) but they can be intense classes.
Aerobics can be fun
most gyms offer these as part of the membership - try them all and see what you like!
When I get bored - I stop and go do something else. Do not 'force' yourself to do an exercise that is boring - it makes it too hard to stick with it.
Don't forget - it's spring! We can start getting back into things like canoeing, walking, hiking, bicycling, volleyball, baseball, swimming, etc.!
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04-01-2008, 12:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: WB, Ma
Posts: 138
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I quite like yoga. If you can find what they call high impact yoga (aka ashtanga or vinyasa ) that can be a lot of fun. And man, do you sweat in those classes! I've also found palates classes to be quite fun as well.
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04-01-2008, 12:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NJ
Posts: 898
S/C/G: 150/ticker/125
Height: 5'2"
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**** yeah yoga can be an ***-kicking!!
i just read this thread after having EXACTLY the kind of workout you're talking about, Kristen. 20 min on the elliptical, 6 strength exercises, and I just couldn't bring myself to do the rest. Like applecheeks, I tell myself I've done good if I've done a half hour, so i'm pretty guilt free. For me, I could not continue bc I'm SUPER emotional and often bust into tears at the gym! So crazy.
As for classes, I like Bosu classes (done on a half a stability ball) because I get a kick out of how often I fall off the ball. Plus it is a really good workout.
Good luck!
S
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04-02-2008, 04:39 AM
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Mummy-tummy battler
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 507
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I always go with the "something is better than nothing" point of view too. Some days you are going to lose motivation and I think you need to just accept it. But if its something that happens with any sort of frequency then definitely look at changing what you do. And seriously classes are great for that bit of a push. Days where I am lacking motivation I will go to a class because then I know that its an hour, there is someone there to push me and usually they are fun.
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