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Two more 10 to 15 minute sets of raking. My arms are definitely feeling it  I'm about three quarters done, so a couple more times and the front and side yard will be done. I think I'll save the backyard for another day.
Great job river 
Raking is hard work! Hopefully your arms won't be sore tomorrow. |
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ahhh so i have one big pile that needs to be moved away from the fence instead 
Pffft men  never satisfied 
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Two more 10 to 15 minute sets of raking. My arms are definitely feeling it I'm about three quarters done, so a couple more times and the front and side yard will be done. I think I'll save the backyard for another day.
Great job river
Raking is hard work! Hopefully your arms won't be sore tomorrow. Thanks KitKat I included a glass of water before and after each time, so I'm sure that will help. And I'm getting ready to take a hibiscus coconut salt bath, that will definitely help.
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Two more 10 to 15 minute sets of raking. My arms are definitely feeling it I'm about three quarters done, so a couple more times and the front and side yard will be done. I think I'll save the backyard for another day.
Great job river
Raking is hard work! Hopefully your arms won't be sore tomorrow. Thanks KitKat I included a glass of water before and after each time, so I'm sure that will help. And I'm getting ready to take a hibiscus coconut salt bath, that will definitely help.
Wow super great job
You combined some exercise, with leaving Eric something to do , fresh air, stayed hydrated and now going to reward yourself with a nice soak! Pretty impressive first day river 
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yeah pretty impressive
way too go
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Thank you both!
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 good morning
Be good to yourself today
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Can't do a push up? Or have problems getting up and down off the floor?
Modify!!!! Place hands against a wall, feet hip width apart, touch your nose to the wall, push back.... keep your body straight(don't bend those knees), elbows tucked in and tighten those ab muscles! Crank it up a notch... do them using something stable.... countertop, freezer, clothes dryer... Experiment, something as simple as changing how close together you have your hands or changing from on your toes to keeping feet flat, will change the ease/ or how challenging it is. Add a stretch..... get into push up position.... lift left arm straight out to your side... slowly rotate body till your arm is pointed toward ceiling, slowly return to original position, do a push up.... then do the right side. Feeling frisky??? Try doing one arm push ups Today's word is modify! |
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Good morning KitKat
Thanks, you be good to yourself as well.
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Thanks river
Any favorite exercises that you've modified to fit you? |
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Right now I'm modifying arm lifts... I've replaced a coffee cup for the dumbbells.
Okay, on a more serious note... I haven't come up with a daily regime of exercises yet. I'll read back and check yours out, from what I saw, they target the whole body. That's what I want, is to target and strengthen the whole body rather than focus on one area. |
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Can't do a push up? Or have problems getting up and down off the floor? Modify!!!! Place hands against a wall, feet hip width apart, touch your nose to the wall, push back.... keep your body straight(don't bend those knees), elbows tucked in and tighten those ab muscles! Crank it up a notch... do them using something stable.... countertop, freezer, clothes dryer... Experiment, something as simple as changing how close together you have your hands or changing from on your toes to keeping feet flat, will change the ease/ or how challenging it is. Add a stretch..... get into push up position.... lift left arm straight out to your side... slowly rotate body till your arm is pointed toward ceiling, slowly return to original position, do a push up.... then do the right side. Feeling frisky??? Try doing one arm push ups Today's word is modify! Excellent tips KitKat, thanks!
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Right now I'm modifying arm lifts... I've replaced a coffee cup for the dumbbells.
Okay, on a more serious note... I haven't come up with a daily regime of exercises yet. I'll read back and check yours out, from what I saw, they target the whole body. That's what I want, is to target and strengthen the whole body rather than focus on one area. Try different ones till you find the right ones for you
Experimenting counts 
For total body try elbow planking Have to get on the floor for this one and a yoga mat is helpful Simply get in a push up position, but your hands to your elbows are flat on the floor.... and hold! For as long as you can.... your goal is to reach 1 minute Lower your body to the floor relax Back up.... hold! Repeat 3 times Remember to tighten those abs and your tushy The best way I've heard it explained is to imagine trying to hold a credit card between your cheeks
Then since I'm already down on the floor, I reward myself with my fave yoga pose... the dead man pose .. Lay flat on your back, arms stretched out to sides and just relax and breath! |
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Holy cow, lol. Okay, I did the elbow planking, was able to hold for 15 seconds, lol. I did that 10 times and then leg lifts while on my back to finish the 5 minute routine.
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it seems so simple but really works your entire body
Way to go river
I've got a few tight and slightly sore places, so today so far has been various stretches... going to go walk and see how I feel after that
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Today I'm just moving around more indoors. I had already planned for that as the wind today is 6Bft. When my gates need tying up I ain't going for a walk, haha.
It should die down tonight so hopefully I can go out again tomorrow! |
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understandable, can you imagine the workout you'd get trying to walk against the wind?
But way to go crystal, not using it as a excuse to do nothing!
Let us know how many extra laps around the dining room table you get in today
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Not sure how many laps. I do sidesteps alongside the table on either side, and some kicks, walking back and forth, sometimes kneelifts too. Doing that keeps me on the rug and off the laminate so I don't have to put on my shoes :) Laminate is hard on the feet, not good for to do fitness steps etc on.
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Well, I had my daily walk again :) A wee bit shorter than normal as it is stinking cold with this NE wind. I should've worn my cloves, it was that cold.
But I've walked and moved and had some fresh air. Opened the small window before I left so I'd get some fresh air indoors too. |
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Are you girls still at it?
I went for my walk, not too long, but long enough. Stood still for half an hour while talking to a man who sat in the sun in his front yard. Not movement, but it was good to have some interaction! I also did my steps around the table. Sidesteps, kicks. Now I want mocha pie. And I haven't got that, haha. |
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