Re: when do u do tae-bo

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In a message dated 09/05/2000 9:17:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

loonsng@... writes:

> when do most of you DO the routine? morning? afternoon? evening? do you

> ever switch times or do you have a set time ?

>

> how many times each week? every day? 3 times? less? more?

>

> thanks for the info ... i'm trying DESPERATELY to become motivated. the

> head

> AND the heart .. well, THEY are in the right place ... it's the BODY that

> won't listen .

hey , great to see ya!!!!!!!

when and how often depends on your personal schedule of course

I prefer to Tae-Bo before breakfast but now that son is back in school and

have to wait till after schoolbus will try to do it at least an hour after

breakfast cuz I'm a morning person. I used to Tae-Bo everyday alternating

Basic and Advanced work-outs but am trying to cut back to 4-5 times a week

and doing more weight training and stretching instead.

Maybe back to some walking too now that the hot weather is ending.

Every other day of Basic got me great results in the beginning though

Barb

who believes it is better to exercise too little than too much

especially when first starting

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In a message dated 09/05/2000 9:48:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

wwdotcom101@... writes:

> speaking of which i wanted to ask you guys if you went through a

> really tired priod where getting out of bed was a struggle

when I found myself fatigued, I decided I was over-exercising and took an

extra day off and cutback some in the frequency and the pace

the enthusiasm has luckily always returned

Barb

who thinks trying other types of work-outs may help too

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In a message dated 9/5/00 9:59:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Horsemom2@...

writes:

> when do most of you DO the routine? morning? afternoon? evening? do you

> > ever switch times or do you have a set time ?

> >

Hi ,

I try to exercise every morning between 5:30 and 6:30. I alternate taebo

every other day with one of the million other exercise tapes I own. Whether

I do 1 basic, 2 basics or an advanced just depends on how strong (emotionally

and physically) I feel that morning. Occasionally, if I get out of work

early enough and am feeling pretty good about myself, I'll push that play

button and do something extra, just for fun.

I gotta agree with Barb, a little is alot better than alot when you are

first starting. As far as motivation goes...get up, push the play button and

move your body! Even if it's just for a few minutes. You will have

accomplished THE START.....The most important part (for now, anyway)! Good

luck!

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In a message dated 9/5/00 10:24:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, karhubb@...

writes:

<< I try to exercise every morning between 5:30 and 6:30. >>

oy, karen ... u mean there really IS a 5:30 am ??

i've done tae-bo, loved it, and then lost the motivation.

you shld sign up as a motivational speaker. i think, with you and others

like barb in my corner, i'm sure to see results.

and you are right - the first step is to push 'play'. i did walk on the

flyer this morning while the laundry was going ...

tomorrow is going to be a tae-bo day ...

i'm a sign language interpreter, so every day is different depending on

whether i have a job or not, and where and for how long this job is

scheduled.

my other hat is that of Creative Memories Consultant .... and that feeds the

spiritual, soul side ...

natalie in pa

loonsng@...

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Hi !

I do Tae-Bo 5x a week in the morning before work. I only have a 30

minute block of time during the day on weekdays. I used to do just

basic workouts because they fit the bill, but since this past

November I have added advanced workouts 3 of the 5 days. I do the

first 25-30 minutes of the advanced and then FFWD to the cool down.

It was getting to the point where the basics weren't challenging

enough for me. It actually felt like it was working against me, I

was tired and sluggish and no longer had that famous " Tae-Bo High "

that makes us all feel so good. Once I stepped up my intensity with

the advanced workouts, I started to feel good again.

As well as motivating yourself, you also need the " determination " to

make this the thing that works for you. If you give Tae-Bo your all,

it will definitely give you the results you want. Remember, 100%

results requires 100% effort on your part! 50% effort . . . well -

you know the rest. Just like everything else in life, you get out of

it what you put into it.

Hope this helps!

Ann Marie - who wonders what part of PA is from

> when do most of you DO the routine? morning? afternoon? evening?

do you

> ever switch times or do you have a set time ?

>

> how many times each week? every day? 3 times? less? more?

>

> thanks for the info ... i'm trying DESPERATELY to become

motivated. the head

> AND the heart .. well, THEY are in the right place ... it's the

BODY that

> won't listen ..

> natalie in pa

> loonsng@a...

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well,

i used to do taebo in the morning right after breakfast after i sent

my baby to school,,,,,,,,but for some odd reason it totally zapped my

energy and i feel off of doing taebo (after about three months) cause

i was sick of being tired all the time.

well few months later i am back in full swing but late in the

afternoon just before my biggest meal and BAMB it really works for

me. i work out around 4.30 or so and for an hour. my energy level

is through the roof during the day and i am butt (not kidding) tried

after dinner and have found myself hittin the old hay with my 4 year

old,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,lol

speaking of which i wanted to ask you guys if you went through a

really tired priod where getting out of bed was a struggle

oh yah and i do it 6 days a week,,,,,,,i tried for the 21 day but

over streched and lost a day .....big bummer to me

> when do most of you DO the routine? morning? afternoon? evening?

do you

> ever switch times or do you have a set time ?

>

> how many times each week? every day? 3 times? less? more?

>

> thanks for the info ... i'm trying DESPERATELY to become

motivated. the head

> AND the heart .. well, THEY are in the right place ... it's the

BODY that

> won't listen ..

> natalie in pa

> loonsng@a...

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Good morning, ,

Believe me, I am not a natural morning person! I just gradually

starting getting up earlier and earlier so I could accomplish more with my

days. I often must stay late at work (emergencies in an animal hosp). Stress

and long work days become, for me at least, terrific reasons not work out.

Over time, I learned that the only part of my day I could actually 100% count

on was the morning, before I leave.

What you do for a living sounds really cool, but also unpredictable.

Maybe you'll have to pick some wierd time to call your own, That's when you

could get your regular workouts in. Then, any slow work days are

gravy...extra time with and The Crew! Anyway, I hear them calling me

now...Have a great day....Just push play and let the rest take care of itself!

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In a message dated 9/5/00 9:16:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, loonsng@...

writes:

<< how many times each week? every day? 3 times? less? more? >>

I work out one time a day, 5 to 6 days a week for an hour. When I first

started I did the basic tape 3 to 4 days a week (and I actually saw better

results that I am now!) Hope that helps a bit! Have I welcomed you yet? If

not, welcome to the group!!!

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In a message dated 9/6/00 6:35:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Agaw12577@...

writes:

<< I work out one time a day, 5 to 6 days a week for an hour >>

Oops, I forgot to add that I usually work out between 5 and 6 PM.

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In a message dated 9/5/2000 9:13:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, loonsng@...

writes:

<<

when do most of you DO the routine? morning? afternoon? evening? do you

ever switch times or do you have a set time ?

how many times each week? every day? 3 times? less? more?

thanks for the info ... i'm trying DESPERATELY to become motivated. the

head

AND the heart .. well, THEY are in the right place ... it's the BODY that

won't listen ..

natalie in pa >>

, if I haven't welcomed you yet, welcome to egroups! You will find

motivation here, I promise! I do taebo approximately 6 days a week for an

hour. I also go to 1-3 cardio kickboxing classes at gyms a week. When I go

to a class, I don't taebo that day. My prefered time to taebo is late

afternoon, then it would be early afternoon, then late morning, then in the

evening, last in the morning (I'm a morning person, but hate exercising first

thing). For me, fitting in taebo when it fits into my schedule works. Try

fitting in taebo whenever you have a free period. It really can give you

energy any time of the day. Good luck.

Elena

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In a message dated 9/5/2000 9:46:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

wwdotcom101@... writes:

<< speaking of which i wanted to ask you guys if you went through a

really tired priod where getting out of bed was a struggle

oh yah and i do it 6 days a week,,,,,,,i tried for the 21 day but

over streched and lost a day .....big bummer to me

>>

I never did a 21DC for just that reason. I thought it would be too

exhausting. If you are having a hard time getting out of bed and just feel

exhausted, you may need to add another rest day to your routine or doing a

shorter or easier routine one day. You want to be strong when you exercise.

Otherwise, your form suffers and you risk injury. Plus, you only get the

most from a workout when you are all there.

Elena

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<< when do most of you DO the routine? morning? afternoon? evening? do you

ever switch times or do you have a set time ? >>

I do Taebo first thing because when you do cardio on an empty stomach....your

body ususe your fat stores for fuel. More efficient fat burning!!! I also

don't eat for about 30-1 hr after the workout. Have to BURN that fat

off!!!!!!!

JMway of doing things

BUUUUTTT if I'm going to the WTC then I eat lot's of carbs...I learned that

the hard way!!!! Energy!!

But really it's when you can make time for it is the important key!!!

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In a message dated 09/05/2000 11:07:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

loonsng@... writes:

> i did walk on the

> flyer this morning while the laundry was going ..

hey that counts as a Tae-Bo day cuz doing laundry is an exercise

Barb

who finds I like doing Tae-Bo during laundry now that my work-out area is in

the basement with the washer and dryer

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I do TB (or any other home kickboxing tape) when I get home from work.

Usually I'll go to the taekwondo studio for a class, so that way i'm already

really warmed up and stretched when I get home and do a tape. When I first

started taking classes I made sure the studio was halfway between work and

home---that motivates me to walk from work to the studio, and then I can't

skip going because I'm walking right past it! I know that if I went home

first, then tried to venture out to a gym or studio, it would never work.

I live in a third-floor walk-up studio in Manhattan, so unfortunately my

downstairs neighbors put up with alot of pounding every day around 7 p.m.!

But they're really cool about it.

--acey

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In a message dated 09/06/2000 12:01:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

cheeena@... writes:

> When I first

> started taking classes I made sure the studio was halfway between work and

> home

sounds like the perfect plan!!

Barb

who knows once I'm home, I'm home

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In a message dated 9/6/00 11:09:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

Horsemom2@... writes:

<< doing laundry is an exercise >>

WHEW .... up the stairs to GET the laundry .. down those to first fioor, down

more to basement.

walked on flyer ....

laundry done (i was done WAAAAAAAY before laundry) so i headed UP stairs

again.

DOWNstairs to transfer completed wash to drier

put NEW clothes in washer

Upstairs again

DOWNstairs when buzzer went off ... drier done

transfer washed clothes to drier

UPstairs with dried laundry to fold

DOWNstairs when buzzer sounds ....

yup ... quite a workout .. so how's come i'm not THIN yet ???????

natalie - exhausted, but with clean clothes, in pa

loonsng@...

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thank you for the encouragement, elena.

that is my daughter's name ... so beautiful ..

natalie in pa

loonsng@...

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I work out when ever I can fit it in, or when I have to for work. My

ideal time i in teh evening. My personal workouts are too intense to

do on an empty stomach, totally empty that is. I am just the

opposite, I eat right after a workout, some prtien and carb, like

peanut butter. After an intense workout it is very important to have

sugar (in complex carbs) and protien within an hour, for muscle

recovery. you build muscle through recovery, not through the actual

work. It was once believed that an early morning workout burned fat

better, now it is believed that you will burn fat while at rest (say

while sleeping) if you do it in the evening. If you workout in the

early morning, you should eat something light about a half hour

before you work out. If you don't break the fast (breakfast, get

it then your body will slow itself down so you don't starve,

famine mode. I don't mean to sound like a know it all here, but you

really don't burn fat instead of calories on an empty stomach,

because the minute you eat, the body replaces it's fat stores.. It is

sort of complicated, but put simply, do it when you can, as long as

you do it, that is what counts

TANYA

>

> I do Taebo first thing because when you do cardio on an empty

stomach....your

> body ususe your fat stores for fuel. More efficient fat burning!!!

I also

> don't eat for about 30-1 hr after the workout. Have to BURN that

fat

> off!!!!!!!

> JMway of doing things

> BUUUUTTT if I'm going to the WTC then I eat lot's of carbs...I

learned that

> the hard way!!!! Energy!!

>

>

> But really it's when you can make time for it is the important

key!!!

>

>

>

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In a message dated 09/06/2000 2:41:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

loonsng@... writes:

> yup ... quite a workout .. so how's come i'm not THIN yet ???????

hey haven't you been doing any laundry while gaining the weight???

hehehehehe

Barb

who is tired just from reading 's laundry scenario

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In a message dated 9/6/00 3:00:40 PM !!!First Boot!!!, tanyas78@...

writes:

TANYA~~~But everyone's different and what could be right for someone could

not be for the other.

I also do very energy needing workouts in the am......advanced tapes.

This is what I know and it has worked for me tremedously...JMO..thought I

would share it with you.

When you do aerobics at a relatively high level of blood glucose, your

muscles are fueled directly by their existing glycogen, and by the glucose in

the blood supply, which is fine. When you do the aerobics at a lower level of

blood glucose (in the morning, or a few hours after your previous meal) the

muscles have less of a supply to work with, so as your muscle glycogen gets

depleted, two things happen. 1) your body has to replenish the glycogen by

converting free fatty acids, which means that the enzymes responsible for

" lipolysis " become more active. As Covert puts it, " you become a

better butter burner " . And 2) the replenishment of that glycogen has taken a

longer path. Food that you previously ate that was first converted to fat

(never 100% efficient) then has to be converted back from fat to glycogen

(never 100% efficient), and then burned as energy in the muscles (really

inefficient, with 60-70% expended as heat). So by doing the aerobics on lower

blood glucose (not too low or you'll get dizzy) you condition your

fat-burning enzymes and expend a little extra energy on the back-and-forth

conversions. That, by the way, is also why you wait about an hour before

eating carbohydrates in particular - you want the glycogen replenished

indirectly, through lipolysis, rather than directly through intake. As I

explain on my main page, there's increasing evidence that leucine intake (no

carbs) immediately after intense training can help muscle synthesis. So if

you eat anything, go for a protein powder high in " branched chain amino

acids " . Precision Protein (ion-exchanged whey) is a good choice.

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Evening work best for me....about 4 times a week. I have to have a variety

though...one day I'll walk, the next day I'll Taebo, and so forth. I get

very bored and burned out easily so this way makes it more interesting...lol.

In a message dated 09/05/00 9:17:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, loonsng@...

writes:

<< when do most of you DO the routine? morning? afternoon? evening? do you

ever switch times or do you have a set time ?

how many times each week? every day? 3 times? less? more? >>

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thanks for the welcome, shannon ..

i started tae-bo a few months ago and did it for several days ...

then lost the motivation ...

so, here i am with what seems to be a fantastic group of women ...

natalie

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> when do most of you DO the routine? morning? afternoon? evening?

do you

> ever switch times or do you have a set time ?

>

> how many times each week? every day? 3 times? less? more?

,

Welcome to the group! (I'm a little late, but better late than

never, right?...LOL). I usually work out mid-morning around 9 or

10am. Although, if I have to go somewhere, I'll get up and do it

first thing or if for some reason I don't get to workout in the

morning....I'll do it in the afternoon (although, if I have to

workout in the afternoon there's always the temptation not to do it,

so I try to get my workout done and over with in the am)! I usaully

tae-bo 5-6 days a week and I alternate advanced and basic days or

I'll do something else (like running and weights)!

How long have you been doing tae-bo? If you are just starting

out.....take it slow and concentrate on proper form! Good luck! I

look forward to hearing more from you

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> I've been doing Advanced #7 as a basic...skip the leg and ab work

in the

> beginning

> and just do the cardio on my strength training days.

Speaking of AL7, I meant to mention this the other day cause I really

liked it! I've been doing a basic tape and then the ab/butt work

from AL7. I cue AL7 up to the sit ups and pop it in after the basic

tape and I really like the combo! It ends up being about a 45-50

minute workout and the floorwork isn't TOO terribly difficult! It's

a nice little workout! Anyway, just wanted to share that with

y'all

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In a message dated 9/7/2000 9:37:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Kassap@...

writes:

<<

I've been doing Advanced #7 as a basic...skip the leg and ab work in the

beginning

and just do the cardio on my strength training days.

>>

Good idea, . I've yet to find a good use of that tape. Your idea may be

the solution.

Elena