Guest guest Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hmmm, I don't think I posted what my workouts were last week. Nothing awesome, but getting better with consistency at least. I think it went like this: Mon - Treadmill walk/jog (mostly walk) 30 min + core work on the Wii with EA Sports Active 2 (EA2) Tues - dog walk Wed - Lower body with EA2 Thurs - Upper body with EA2 Fri - 15 min of sweaty intervals on elliptical Sat/Sun - nada This week so far: Mon - Treadmill, 30 min, walk/jog using Beatburn app on iPod Tues - dog walk + Lower body w/ EA2 Wed - Treadmill, 30 min, walk/jog using Beatburn app on iPod Projected: Thurs - dog walk + Upper body w/EA2 Fri - Treadmill or Elliptical Sat/Sun - optional I'm really enjoying the Beatburn apps! There are audio workouts built in, that are voice over your music. The music bpm is adjusted to match what the trainer (Britney) says. So, Britney will say, let's speed up - go 5mph for 2 min or something, and then songs are chosen from your designated songs and the tempo is adjusted to match the pace. Super cool. Same thing for the ellptical app, but she talks in strides per minute. EA Sports Active 2 (Wii) has been a good buy so far, I think. It was like $99 when it was released in December and I never would have paid that, but the reg price seems to be about $40 now, and I got for $20 on sale. It comes with sensors that strap to you left forearm and right thigh to track your movements. The forearm sensor also has a heart rate monitor that seems to be pretty accurate. It's also consistent so far, which is probably more important for trends to see if my cardio recovery improves. You do still need to use the remote from time to time, but the hands free exercises seem to work well. Oh, and there's an option to select dumbbells instead of the resistance bands. I find dumbbells less restrictive in this application. Anyway, there are tons of exercises and programs to chose from - and you can build your own from scratch. I've been using the random trainer generated option, 25-30 min workouts. I chose the easy level to get used to how everything works. Even on " easy " there are things like mountain climbers, plyo lunges, and jump squats! Eek. There is quite a bit of cardio mixed in - football feet, running, etc. I used the rebounder for pretty much all impact/cardio work, save for faux jump roping. I haven't used the balance board with it yet, but there are also exercises that use the board, too. Not sure how long I'll stick with EA2 for " strength training " work, but I'm still getting the workouts done at the moment, so I'll just keep going until my exercise ADD sets in, heh. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Wow, that EA2 sounds pretty decent! I'm surprised the easy level for a Wii game would include the stuff it does too. Sounds like the music thing you've got going is working really well too. Someday, I might have an ipod and might care about these things. (My step-mother wants to give me her old one but has forgotten it the last 2 times I've seen her so who knows when I'll get it, not that I honestly care, I'm not sure if I want one or not but free is a good way to try it out at least.) Like you said, as long as you're getting the workouts in, that's the important thing and it sounds like you're doing great! Workout catch up Hmmm, I don't think I posted what my workouts were last week. Nothing awesome, but getting better with consistency at least. I think it went like this:Mon - Treadmill walk/jog (mostly walk) 30 min + core work on the Wii with EA Sports Active 2 (EA2)Tues - dog walkWed - Lower body with EA2Thurs - Upper body with EA2Fri - 15 min of sweaty intervals on ellipticalSat/Sun - nadaThis week so far:Mon - Treadmill, 30 min, walk/jog using Beatburn app on iPodTues - dog walk + Lower body w/ EA2Wed - Treadmill, 30 min, walk/jog using Beatburn app on iPodProjected:Thurs - dog walk + Upper body w/EA2Fri - Treadmill or EllipticalSat/Sun - optionalI'm really enjoying the Beatburn apps! There are audio workouts built in, that are voice over your music. The music bpm is adjusted to match what the trainer (Britney) says. So, Britney will say, let's speed up - go 5mph for 2 min or something, and then songs are chosen from your designated songs and the tempo is adjusted to match the pace. Super cool. Same thing for the ellptical app, but she talks in strides per minute.EA Sports Active 2 (Wii) has been a good buy so far, I think. It was like $99 when it was released in December and I never would have paid that, but the reg price seems to be about $40 now, and I got for $20 on sale. It comes with sensors that strap to you left forearm and right thigh to track your movements. The forearm sensor also has a heart rate monitor that seems to be pretty accurate. It's also consistent so far, which is probably more important for trends to see if my cardio recovery improves. You do still need to use the remote from time to time, but the hands free exercises seem to work well. Oh, and there's an option to select dumbbells instead of the resistance bands. I find dumbbells less restrictive in this application. Anyway, there are tons of exercises and programs to chose from - and you can build your own from scratch. I've been using the random trainer generated option, 25-30 min workouts. I chose the easy level to get used to how everything works. Even on "easy" there are things like mountain climbers, plyo lunges, and jump squats! Eek. There is quite a bit of cardio mixed in - football feet, running, etc. I used the rebounder for pretty much all impact/cardio work, save for faux jump roping. I haven't used the balance board with it yet, but there are also exercises that use the board, too.Not sure how long I'll stick with EA2 for "strength training" work, but I'm still getting the workouts done at the moment, so I'll just keep going until my exercise ADD sets in, heh. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 I agree with - you are being consistent and that's the most important thing! Good for you, Sara!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Forgot to add, that if I had " just " wanted to listen to music like a normal person (hee), I was prefectly happy with my old non-ipod mp3 players. I got the iPod Touch because it can run apps like a smartphone. I was interested in the workout apps, but didn't know about all the cool workout + music apps. Music wasn't a priority when I first got it - and it was weeks before I even put any songs on it. Now I'm obsessed, lol. But yeah, a free ipod would be a great trial - esp to see how you like iTunes, if you are used to Windows-based stuff, heh. Sara > > Wow, that EA2 sounds pretty decent! I'm surprised the easy level for a Wii game would include the stuff it does too. Sounds like the music thing you've got going is working really well too. Someday, I might have an ipod and might care about these things. (My step-mother wants to give me her old one but has forgotten it the last 2 times I've seen her so who knows when I'll get it, not that I honestly care, I'm not sure if I want one or not but free is a good way to try it out at least.) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hula hooping? Okay you've just one-upped me. I need to get one of those! You are so lucky to have a DH to make these things for you Thanks, ! I did get in a brisk dog walk today (125 bpm with the youngest, lol) as well as 30 min of Upper Body (which also has cardio and core work) with EA2. Tpday during the workout I was thinking about trying to make a Noel style workout with EA2, like maybe a 3 day split. The reps are low on easy mode (i'm guessing the reps increase on harder modes since it doesn't tell you anything about how much to lift), and I could string those togther...hmmm...the possibilities! lol I even did about 20 minutes of stop and go hula hooping after EA2! Hee. I sure need more practice with that. Ha. For more bonus activity, not only have I been *standing* at the computer for the last 90 minutes using my nifty DH-made podium thingy - I've been standing on a wobble board. One footed at times. LOL If only I was so entertained by real exercise. :-D Hugs, Sara > > I agree with - you are being consistent and that's the most important > thing! Good for you, Sara!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 LOL, hooping is fun but it's not much of a workout when you just do regular hooping. I was trying to get it to work with my Wii balance board for one of my other games, heh. I'm actually not too bad at it when I'm not trying to multi task - I need a wider stance than I can use on the balance board so that was really challenging my meager " skills " . Yep, my DH is the best!! :-D :-D I made my hoops - two giant ones (bigger is easier, and the size needed is kinda based on your height) for about $12. I got my parts at Menards, but I think Home Depot and similar have the stuff, too. http://www.jasonunbound.com/hoops.html Mine are blue, but it's the same kind of tubing shown on that site. And didn't add any tape stripes or anything. Sara > > > > > > I agree with - you are being consistent and that's the most > > important > > > thing! Good for you, Sara!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I'm used to windows-based stuff and Dave & use iTunes a lot so I've got some experts to help me out. That's funny about the apps. I don't listen to much music really so I'm kind of thinking I'll like it for podcasts maybe? I would like it to be more like a touch because the apps do sound like fun but it is an older iPod so I know it won't be able to do cool stuff like that. I'm slowly making my way into the 21st century I guess! Re: Workout catch up Forgot to add, that if I had "just" wanted to listen to music like a normal person (hee), I was prefectly happy with my old non-ipod mp3 players. I got the iPod Touch because it can run apps like a smartphone. I was interested in the workout apps, but didn't know about all the cool workout + music apps. Music wasn't a priority when I first got it - and it was weeks before I even put any songs on it. Now I'm obsessed, lol.But yeah, a free ipod would be a great trial - esp to see how you like iTunes, if you are used to Windows-based stuff, heh.Sara>> Wow, that EA2 sounds pretty decent! I'm surprised the easy level for a Wii game would include the stuff it does too. Sounds like the music thing you've got going is working really well too. Someday, I might have an ipod and might care about these things. (My step-mother wants to give me her old one but has forgotten it the last 2 times I've seen her so who knows when I'll get it, not that I honestly care, I'm not sure if I want one or not but free is a good way to try it out at least.) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 We were in a toy store yesterday and Miriam put one around her waist and went to town. Said she could do 9 at once too but I didn't let her demonstrate there. I can do it really well too... around my ankles that is!! A lady brought a weighted one into one of my WW classes for a demo. I tried it out and could easily see how it would be a great core workout (I could only work out my knees and ankles with it though so I'm not getting one). Re: Workout catch up Hula hooping? Okay you've just one-upped me. I need to get one of those! You are so lucky to have a DH to make these things for you Thanks, !I did get in a brisk dog walk today (125 bpm with the youngest, lol) as well as 30 min of Upper Body (which also has cardio and core work) with EA2. Tpday during the workout I was thinking about trying to make a Noel style workout with EA2, like maybe a 3 day split. The reps are low on easy mode (i'm guessing the reps increase on harder modes since it doesn't tell you anything about how much to lift), and I could string those togther...hmmm...the possibilities! lolI even did about 20 minutes of stop and go hula hooping after EA2! Hee. I sure need more practice with that. Ha. For more bonus activity, not only have I been *standing* at the computer for the last 90 minutes using my nifty DH-made podium thingy - I've been standing on a wobble board. One footed at times. LOL If only I was so entertained by real exercise. :-DHugs, Sara>> I agree with - you are being consistent and that's the most important> thing! Good for you, Sara!!> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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