August Fitness

[mojojojo]

Penny, that looks amazing!

The splits, PG? Like Brambs, I can barely sit cross-legged so it’s not on my to-do list

Just under 9 miles (very) slow run with S yesterday, and a 3 mile walk today. I am enjoying the freedom/lack of mileage pressure

[bramblerose]

Another walk tonight so just under 10km for the day.

[ParisGal]

The splits, PG? Like Brambs, I can barely sit cross-legged so it’s not on my to-do list

Maybe in a year or so?!

I tried Ken's forward fold video, and I really like the teacher, but it's a bit too advanced for me - I can do the moves as they're suitable for beginners, but it's too complicated to watch and do at the same time, as I don't always understand what she's saying to do. I think I'll try watching it without doing anything first. Although not having the neighbour's dog barking outside the window as I tried to do it would have helped

[Pippedydeadeye]

Squeak and I went for a very long walk earlier. The intention was to go to Costa but they closed as we arrived and so we did a huge long walk about bought ice cream instead.

I’ve also just done zoom yoga and did the final relaxation with my acupressure cushion under my shoulders.

[Pippedydeadeye]

I’m still up to date on the HIIT. God only knows how I’m managing it.

[bramblerose]

I’m still up to date on the HIIT. God only knows how I’m managing it.

Strong like warrior

A walk to and from a RPM class. Release 80 which is a good hard set

[bramblerose]

14 and a bit km on the bike this morning. It was a gorgeous morning.

[mojojojo]

3 miles run this morning - sporadic pacing as I bumped into S (On her last GVRAT run) a couple of times and also needed the loo for most of the second mike

8 miles of walking yesterday - 5 in the morning and 3 after work.

I’m really struggling with the not going out twice a day at the moment but I’m supposed to be trying to rest my legs a bit for Outrun at the end of the month.

[Texaco Shirley]

I have been avoiding posting on this thread after I did virtually nothing while it was so hot and this week we’re on holiday but today we did a 35k quite hilly bike ride. A was very chuffed about making it up all the hills but has now crashed out exhausted

[Pippedydeadeye]

That sounds exhausting!

I’ve just done today’s HIIT. The theme this week has been lunges.

[bramblerose]

I've found a video that should help me sit cross legged :omm:

We've walked this morning then walked to and from the gym this afternoon. First gym session since lockdown followed by a SPRINT class

Well done the Tex family!

[Pippedydeadeye]

Friday challenge, anyone?

Your third Friday Challenge is a good one (but not a competition!):

• You have 30 of your very best (AKA highest level) press ups to complete with excellent form.

• Time yourself doing them

• If it takes a minute, then you now complete a full minute of burpees. If you manage to do your press ups in less time... well then you will be spending less time doing burpees!!

evil laugh

[Pippedydeadeye]

I don’t think I can face that challenge after Dance Step. But it makes sense to try now while I’m still in workout gear.

Edit: I did it. 30 press-ups (10 full) in 1:03, then 12 burpees.

[Pawpads]

Just finished a very windy PT session that seemed to be all about bloody squats.

[bramblerose]

I don’t think I can face that challenge after Dance Step. But it makes sense to try now while I’m still in workout gear.

Edit: I did it. 30 press-ups (10 full) in 1:03, then 12 burpees.

Well done Pip! I was going to try that but I have DOMS from the baby weights gym session I did last night . I may try it on Sunday

[Penny Century]

I felt a bit sick even reading that, Pip. Well done.

I have been quite slack exercise wise this week, because my job has changed up and I've been needing to go into the office Wed-Fri - that has meant a 10 mile round trip on my bike each day - surprisingly hard work, plus adjusting to being around actual people again, and talking and thinking and all stuff like that. I've done a couple of yoga sessions and one Bob Harper DVD (Total Body Transformation) off youtube, and that's it.

[bramblerose]

I think that's a lot considering your commute!

We're just back from am 8km walk which included a two beer stop off at the local craft beer place

[mojojojo]

That sounds like a lot, Penny!

5 mile club run (trail) last night and a nearly 6 mile walk this evening.

[Pippedydeadeye]

Today is meant to be a freestyle but J posted another lunge & burpee heavy workout so I’ve done it in the absence of any imagination to do anything different.

[bramblerose]

I can hardly walk! I'm on day 2 DOMS