[Yogini]

WOW! 1.5 hours on that thing? I am just starting out on it and 10 minutes KICKS my BUTT!

I have decided on a new workout plan that gives me 3 days a week of weight training and 3 of cardio. On some days, I do both Yoga and weights and on some I do both Yoga and cardio. I will get in a swim, steam and sauna where I can!

My weekly goals are to burn a minimum of 2500 calories through exercise.

Basically, I'm doing:

Monday: 45 minutes of Cardio (10 of the elliptical, 15 on the recumbent bike and 20 on the treadmill) and 90 minutes of Yoga

Tuesday: 60 minutes of Yoga (teaching in the AM), 10 of elliptical and 30 of weight training

Wednesday: 45 minutes of cardio (10 of the elliptical, 15 on the recumbent bike and 20 on the treadmill), 60 of Yoga (teaching in the afternoon) and another 60-90 of Yoga in the evening

Thursday: 60 minutes of Yoga (teaching), 10 minutes cardio (elliptical) and 30 of weight training

Friday: 60 minutes cardio (treadmill, broken into 2 sessions of 30 minutes)

Saturday: 10 minutes cardio (elliptical) and 30 of weight training

Sunday: I will rest or occasionally take a morning Yoga class for 90 minutes.

[djs06]

Oh Sarahgirl, it's so good seeing you back in your "element!" you are SUCH a motivator! I've really missed you. How are you doing? We must catch up. I'm so proud of you for recommitting yourself after everything you've been through. I'm just... astounded. (Sorry, not very articulate tonight! LOL)

Well, I just got done with two HUGE term papers, so I've been running on a mere few hours of sleep for the past five days or so. Now that that's out of the way, here's the plan for the next few days. I'm going to have to plan out the times I get to the gym since I have class and work and such, so right now its more important to actually figure out WHEN i can go, sooo:

Tomorrow 10:30 a.m.- 45 min cardio (30 min cross trainer, 15 min elevated treadmill), lunges and squats
Thursday- after 4:30- 50 min cardio (30 min cross trainer, 20 min elliptical), abs
Friday- 10 a.m.- 50 min hour cardio (30 min cross trainer, 20 min elevated treadmill), lunges and squats
Saturday- noon- 1 hour cardio, abs

I don't think I've met any of you before.. good luck with your exercising!! Keep us all posted! :cheerleader:

Yogini, I really want to try yoga. I've taken classes before and done tapes but I'd still definitely consider myself a novice. What would you recommend to start out?

[jmacway]

How did everyone do with their exercise for today. I walked 3 1/2 miles. No PE at school today. I didn't have to keep the students running today. Specials were music and art.

[Yogini]

Originally Posted by djs06

Yogini, I really want to try yoga. I've taken classes before and done tapes but I'd still definitely consider myself a novice. What would you recommend to start out?

I suggest looking into any plus-sized or gentle yoga classes locally or if you have Netflix, check out one of the many DVDs available. Shiva Rea and Sarah Ivanhoe are popular with many people and have several levels of routines available. I teach kids yoga, plus-sized yoga, restorative yoga and Kundalini yoga and they frequently overlap; any good teacher can and will adapt each class to meet each student's needs, regardless of the "theme" or title of the class. Yoga is good for EVEYBODY! Please have a good time

[taekwondomom]

Hi all.
Need to join in here; been slacking on my exercise and think that is the root of my plateau. So, my plan for the week is this:
Monday: Tae Kwon Do class (done!)
Tuesday: 3 mile run (done!)
Wednesday: Core Exercises, Tae Kwon Do class
Thursday: Core Exercises, 3 mile run
Friday: Core Exercises, 2 mile run
Saturday: Core exercises
Sunday: Day off

[kykaree]

I've got a sprained ankle, and can't gym it for at least a week, and it's likely to be two. So I went swimming today. I stopped counting after 30 lengths and just swum. It was really nice, and it's the only thing that seems to give my hoof any relief at all.

[jmacway]

kykaree,
Sorry about your ankle but am glad you got your swim in. Hope you heal quickly.

[babs2810]

walked my mile and an extra half yesterday and planning on trying to up it to 2 miles today

[lessofsarahtolove]

Oh my gosh, so much to catch up on and reply to! Everybody's doing so well!!! No time now, alas.....I will return later to do just that. Just wanted to say quickly that I did my 1-mile WATP this morning before work! (Incidentally, I've lost 3 pounds so far this first week back on plan, so I'm a happy girl!)

[YP1]

20 minute run (3.5k), 1.5k walking level 20 hills, 5 minutes rower and some ball exercises (abs)

[sabriena]

Alright Sarah!!! That's awesome to hear!!

Everyone is doing such an awesome job!

[jmacway]

I walked 4.25 miles today.

[Safora]

Everyone is doing great! Keep up the good work guys!

I walked 3.5 miles yesterday @ a 5% incline.

Originally Posted by Yogini

WOW! 1.5 hours on that thing? I am just starting out on it and 10 minutes KICKS my BUTT!

When I got mine, I couldn't do more than 5 min. I've only had it for a couple weeks. What I did was, once I got tired on it, I went really slow for a bit and then picked up the pace again. (Sort of like intervals) Now I can go at a decent speed for an hour and keep my heart rate up.

[babs2810]

I didnt get on my treadmill last night. no excuse. i just didnt do it. i will do it today!

[lessofsarahtolove]

I just LOVE how well you guys are doing!!!

Another mile for me this morning!