Exercise / Workout thread

[skb]

I think that the first day would be a little painful Rocky. Once you get used to it, it shouldn't be a problem.

[Sweety]

I have the weekend off, which means that I will be walking both the days. Starting my zoomba class tomorrow.

[walkerwally1]

Finished the first NYC challenge Wednesday.  That was only 8,000 steps so easy to do in one day.  Landmarks along the way :
Start at United Nations Building
Grand Central Station
New York Public Library
Avenue of the Americas
Central Park
Finish in Central Park
I am starting the next challenge today which is 24,000 steps total and I may be able to do it in two days, at least I am going to try, but if I don't I'm not going to fret about it. 

[bigskygal]

10,548 steps yesterday.

Make sure you have good running shoes Rocky.  Pounding on the pavement can indeed be hard on the knees.

[rocky]

10,548 steps yesterday.

Make sure you have good running shoes Rocky.  Pounding on the pavement can indeed be hard on the knees.

I have fairly decent running shoes. It's just that I haven't done that in God knows how long. Right now, I'm hurting and I will avoid all running for a couple of days.

[starsign]

I started with 'something' today, like i said.
15 minutes on the stationery cycle and 45 minutes on the treadmill. Not too happy about my breathlessness, but I know the more I do it, the more it will improve.

[walkerwally1]

I finished the first half of the NYC partial marathon yesterday and was pleased to manage 12,500 steps so I am sure I will be able to do the whole 24,000 steps in two days.  Feeling good this morning and as of 7:70AM only 9300 steps to go.   
@Starsign, yep, you have to start somewhere and the more you are able to do the better it gets. 

[bigskygal]

11,197 steps yesterday!! I surprised myself.

[rocky]

Taking the day off. Giving my legs some required rest.

[skb]

Barb, that's marvellous.
Rocky, periods of rest are also required.

Here's a research article on the Benefits of Interval Training. Thought I'd share it.

http://www.the-aps.org/mm/hp/Audiences/Public-Press/2016/43.html

[walkerwally1]

I finished the "partial marathon" yesterday so 24,000 steps in two days, 10 miles.  I'm gaining a whole new insight of what running a marathon would be like, well, only a partial insight because I'm not running but a much closer look.  I think I will start the last "adventure" tomorrow which is the entire 26 mile marathon course, 57,000 steps and for me I am hoping to make it in 5 days. 
Barb, you are doing really well !  Better than you thought you would do. 

[bigskygal]

11,873 steps yesterday!! Oh my gosh!!

[Sweety]

That is really good bigskygal. It's close to 7 miles I guess.
I walked on the weekend, an hour each day and I've also started my Zoomba classes. Lot's of gyrating movements in that. I love the atmosphere at the class. There are 12-15 women in the batch. But I have some pain that I cannot even begin to decsribe 

[starsign]

It is nice to read how all are taking keen interest in their workouts and doing a little bit extra everyday and I am still to gain my previous standards. I am trying though. But there are too many breaks 
Still on 15 min cycle + 45 min TM but that too with breaks every other day.   

[bigskygal]

10,700 steps yesterday. My 7 day average is 10,202 steps!

Tomorrow I have to take the cat to the vet early in the morning so don't know if I will get as many steps in.  He is getting his lion cut and I think he will be pretty traumatized by the time I pick him up.   Maybe a lot of lap sitting...