Is it enough? (exercise)
Okay so does anyone ever feel like they aren't exercising enough, even though if you list it out it seems like a lot? It always happens like an hour after I'm done and I'm not sweating or breathing hard anymore and I feel like what I just did for like an hour doesn't really mean anything. Maybe I can tell you what I'm doing and you can tell me what you think, or maybe what you would add etc.
6-7 miles on my stationary bike, at about 16.4 mph
200 arm lifts- on each arm
100 squats
and 300 crunches
Thoughts?![]()
That's pretty much my definition of overkill lol. Im sure it's plenty. Really what you need to do is make some goals, make a plan, structure your workouts to achieve those goals, and track your progress so you can go back and look at the the trend in your overall fitness/speed/endurance/strength and be satisfied with the work you are putting in.
www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status
11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200
85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
Well I have actually built up my endurance, I've been at this for almost 6wks and when I started it was so hard to get to 2 miles on my bike. And like 2 wks ago is when I started the squats and after the first day it hurt soo bad to sit or stand lol but now I do the same amount and it doesn't hurt at all. I think I'm just trying to get in an hour of exercise a day so doing all of that is usually an hour. I like to start with the bike to get my heartrate up and then I alternate arms and squats and then do crunches last. I don't really feel that sore at all so that's why I feel like I might want to increase, arent you suppose to increase as your endurance increases?
As far as cardio goes, you increase your time/distance/speed as you get fitter. But for weight lifing and strength training, more reps isnt always as productive. I would encourage you to look into something called "new rules of lifting for women" - i have a couple friends doing who LOVE it and have really seen great results.
www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status
11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200
85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
What about some planks to strengthen your core? How many days a week do you exercise? I strive for 3 days a week and do an hour of cardio and an hour of weights.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
Well since I'm in the losing phase and the only other thing I would be doing is sitting on my butt I do an hour everyday, I figured it's more productive then just coming home and sitting for hours. I def will incorporate different exercises, I'm just really learning different ones. Actually maybe you guys can help me, I have a sensitive back so I do crunches on my bed, which is sooo not good for you I know, but I really want to work my abs, I know you can't target specific areas, but I would love an exercise where I can feel it in my abs, the other stuff I'm doing I can feel in my arms and legs, but not my abs, do you guys know any ab related exercises where I wouldn't have to lie flat on the ground on my bike?





