Guest guest Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hi, Didn't get a chance to post my workouts this weekend! Saturday was my usual "rest" day (although it entailed housework, swimming lessons and shopping). Sunday was Sansone's Walk Away Your Waistline. This one uses her walk belt (My mom gave me hers since she doesn't exercise anymore - she told me she is "too old" to exercise - but that is a topic for another post - my feelings: GRRR!). This one is okay. My biggest criticism is that starts to slow down too much too fast in the 3rd mile. This one is a 3 mile walk. I'm okay w/ her using part of the 1st mile as a warm-up (although, I almost think I prefer her to do a 3 -5 min warm-up and then start counting the miles when she is going at a good pace). The second half of the 1st mile and the 2nd mile all moved at a good pace, but then I felt she slowed down the 3rd mile too much and too soon, I would have preferred it if she kept the pace going for the 3rd mile, then did a separate cool-down of 3-5 minutes before the stretch. So, I'm kind of "eh" about this one. The walk belt is this contraption that goes around your waist and has two pieces of tubing w/ handles attached to it. I felt that it was useful in working the upper body a bit during the walking segments - in fact, I may use it sometimes when I use the treadmill. If you don't have the belt you can sub a band (like s' Stretchie band) or light handweights during the arm movements. The rest of the workout was typical . Afterwards I did Caribbean Workout Pilates Plus Lower Body practice - some good traditional and non-traditional Pilates exercises. This one is filmed at sunset, so it is very nice to watch! I like these Caribbean Workout Pilates segments for add-ons, at around 20 minutes, they're perfect! Today, was the bike and TM. I did about 15 minutes on the bike, then 35 min on the TM. I walked 3 miles - and did a few intervals of walk/run. Walking really helps my hips too feel looser! Afterwards, I did Ana Caban's Pilates for Abs - a 20 minute (or so) abs-focused routine. Classical Pilates. I like Ana's cueing and style though - she helps me to "get" the breathing stuff. I think tomorrow I'll do a full Pilates routine - just not sure which one. I know I want to get some upper body in. Speaking of which, I DID do my push-ups yesterday - week 1, day 2, column 2. I'll stick with that for this week. Today is also a stairs day, I know I did stairs on Friday, just can't remember how many flights - maybe 9??? I'll shoot for that today! Take care!Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Interesting about that workout slowing down in the 3rd mile. I prefer she not do that too. Thanks for the info on the belt too. I think I'm fine with my band and handweights, it is good to hear about it though! Overall, you sound like you are continuing to do great, Donna! Your posts are so inspiring!! Weekend Workouts/Monday Hi, Didn't get a chance to post my workouts this weekend! Saturday was my usual "rest" day (although it entailed housework, swimming lessons and shopping). Sunday was Sansone's Walk Away Your Waistline. This one uses her walk belt (My mom gave me hers since she doesn't exercise anymore - she told me she is "too old" to exercise - but that is a topic for another post - my feelings: GRRR!). This one is okay. My biggest criticism is that starts to slow down too much too fast in the 3rd mile. This one is a 3 mile walk. I'm okay w/ her using part of the 1st mile as a warm-up (although, I almost think I prefer her to do a 3 -5 min warm-up and then start counting the miles when she is going at a good pace). The second half of the 1st mile and the 2nd mile all moved at a good pace, but then I felt she slowed down the 3rd mile too much and too soon, I would have preferred it if she kept the pace going for the 3rd mile, then did a separate cool-down of 3-5 minutes before the stretch. So, I'm kind of "eh" about this one. The walk belt is this contraption that goes around your waist and has two pieces of tubing w/ handles attached to it. I felt that it was useful in working the upper body a bit during the walking segments - in fact, I may use it sometimes when I use the treadmill. If you don't have the belt you can sub a band (like s' Stretchie band) or light handweights during the arm movements. The rest of the workout was typical . Afterwards I did Caribbean Workout Pilates Plus Lower Body practice - some good traditional and non-traditional Pilates exercises. This one is filmed at sunset, so it is very nice to watch! I like these Caribbean Workout Pilates segments for add-ons, at around 20 minutes, they're perfect! Today, was the bike and TM. I did about 15 minutes on the bike, then 35 min on the TM. I walked 3 miles - and did a few intervals of walk/run. Walking really helps my hips too feel looser! Afterwards, I did Ana Caban's Pilates for Abs - a 20 minute (or so) abs-focused routine. Classical Pilates. I like Ana's cueing and style though - she helps me to "get" the breathing stuff. I think tomorrow I'll do a full Pilates routine - just not sure which one. I know I want to get some upper body in. Speaking of which, I DID do my push-ups yesterday - week 1, day 2, column 2. I'll stick with that for this week. Today is also a stairs day, I know I did stairs on Friday, just can't remember how many flights - maybe 9??? I'll shoot for that today! Take care!Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Great job, Donna! I have the walk belt and that workout, too. I was pretty excited about the belt since I like gadgets, but I don't like it as much as I thought I would. It seems like it's always moving around, and if I make it tight enough so that it doesn't move as much - it's not very comfortable. I haven't given up on it just yet, but sometimes it seems like dumbbells, weighted gloves, or the band are easier to use. Way to go with the stairs and push ups, too! Sara > > Hi, > > Didn't get a chance to post my workouts this weekend! > > Saturday was my usual " rest " day (although it entailed housework, swimming lessons and shopping). > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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