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Bama's Mom 1

Terrier Terror

06/28/2007 3:57 PM
My brain just refuses to comprehend that I'm not young anymore. It takes my 40 year old body to slap me upside the head to make me accept what I don't want to accept. I mentioned the other day that I had joined the gym on Monday. Well, I did cardio and upper body weights on Monday, cardio and lower body on Tuesday, and yesterday I just did cardio because my arms were still a little sore and I knew I didn't need to do lower body two days in a row. Well, today I can barely walk!!! I know it's from the hip adduction machine because of where I'm sore--I'm just not as flexible as I was, oh, 5 years ago. Needless to say, I haven't been to the gym today. I may go later and just walk on the treadmill. SLOWLY!!

Trina, mom to Ali & Bama " ... work can wait another 30 minutes. There are more important things to do. Like throwing sticks." www.trina4ua.blogspot.com

Russ' Pal

Rat-A-Tat-Tat

06/28/2007 4:03 PM
Does the gym have a steam room? I agree, getting old sucks!

-Sarah, pal to Russ & Peca

nycmom

Ratastic

06/28/2007 4:05 PM
WooHoo on joining the gym! Go slowly and pace yourself. Your body will develop muscle and stamina but do not over do it. You will burn out. I worked with a trainer for about a month and she gave me that lecture. I was taking about 3 classes per day, plus lifting weights and was in PAIN. Slow-n-steady...that's the key.

PamWh

Rattitude Problem

06/28/2007 4:07 PM
SEE! That's why I stay away from the gym. I might break a hip or something. I need my fat to cushion my falls.

PamWh aka Bob's Mom If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!

Bama's Mom 1

Terrier Terror

06/28/2007 4:10 PM
There is a pool, and I thought about just going and swimming for a bit, but there isn't a steam room (unless it was just overlooked when I was shown around.)

Trina, mom to Ali & Bama " ... work can wait another 30 minutes. There are more important things to do. Like throwing sticks." www.trina4ua.blogspot.com

nycmom

Ratastic

06/28/2007 4:11 PM
Are you stretching before you use the machines? That makes a huge difference.

Bama's Mom 1

Terrier Terror

06/28/2007 4:13 PM
Posted By nycmom on 06/28/2007 4:11 PM Are you stretching before you use the machines? That makes a huge difference. Funny you should ask. Remember...my brain didn't think my body was as tight and out of shape as it is, so I didn't need to stretch! NOOOOOO--stretching is for WIMPS! HAHAHAHA Guess who's a wimp now? hahahaha

Trina, mom to Ali & Bama " ... work can wait another 30 minutes. There are more important things to do. Like throwing sticks." www.trina4ua.blogspot.com

Russ' Pal

Rat-A-Tat-Tat

06/28/2007 4:33 PM
yeah, go for a swim- that will feel good.

-Sarah, pal to Russ & Peca

nycmom

Ratastic

06/28/2007 4:40 PM
You definitely want to stretch and I second the idea of swimming. If you don't like stretching, try warming up on the treadmill, by doing a brisk walk for 15-20 minutes. Then while your muscles are warm and supple, you can stretch. I also recommend a little yoga to keep you pliable. Your body will love you for stretching. BTW, 40 is NOT OLD! You're just ripe for the picking.

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