Every Day in APRIL - Hey, a new checkin will give you something else to DO!

Helen · 04-03-20, 12:55 AM

Welcome to the Every Day Checkin!
[aka 'The Cleda and Lili Show!']

We are a small group who aim to do some form of physical activity every day, whatever that means for YOU (but don't kid yourself about it either)

Daily posts - not mandatory, nor even "sternly preferred" - but we love it if you do.
Weekly posts, drive-by notes, daily essays all about you.... any of those are perfectly fine - no pressure, EXCEPT to diligently try to add serious movement to your day - every day.

Lexicon:
WERD = Well Earned Rest Day, but even rest days can include movement

TERD = Totally Expected Rest Day, though not especially well-earned, like a planned happy event

TURD = Totally Unexpected Rest Day, hopefully also a happy event

HERD = of TURDS - usually declared after the THIRD TURD in a row.

Try to avoid these at all costs, as they can move in & get comfortable, getting OUT of your comfort zone is the way to make change happen

If you're in stay-at-home mode, self-isolation, or total lock-down, having a new checkin will give you something NEW to do!

NEWCOMERS ALWAYS WELCOME!

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Helen · 04-03-20, 03:10 AM

So.... How IS everyone? Hasn't it been the loooongest week?!
My buddy is mostly at home too, and has been wanting to do something every day, rather than just 3 days/week.

1st-Apr
YouTube - Jake Dupree - Full-Body Toning Workout, 45min with buddy via FaceTime
2nd-Apr
YouTube - Richard - Sweatin' to the Oldies 1, 45min with buddy via FaceTime
3rd-Apr
stand by....

Just finished making new thread - I agonise over what pics, & the bottom blurb every time - takes me AGES!

Cait will be home in a few days as work & uni are both called off. She's expecting to be home for around a month.
Bridget has been home for a week - her honours year at uni has been deferred for 6 months. She's has been out for a walk, but just heard her come in, and we're planning to skate.

yogapam · 04-03-20, 01:14 PM

Hi Helen, thanks for starting us off! Love the furry friend yoga pose pictures!

I’ve been trying to get outside every day. We live in a sparsely populated area so social distancing is not difficult. We are right by the sea & also have access to lovely forest trails.

April 1:
~Essentrics class on Zoom taught by my friend
~6 km trail walk
~ePilates Online: Pilates Mini Ball Class 1 - This was very nice, 30 min, used a squishy Pilates ball. It had some inclined core work similar to Barre3 which I’ve always liked. Also lots of Glute work, all in all effective & enjoyable with excellent instruction.
~My own yoga practice....headstand, forward bends, gentle back bends, hip openers

April 2:
~1 hour gardening, that’s my limit, not an exercise exactly but got me outside

~Walking Online Workouts: Park Walk - I decided to do a month subscription again as I love the music & her non verbal cuing. Sometimes silence is golden....

~Fellow VFer JackieB’s Essentrics class on Zoom

~Ellen’s Prayer Flow - I do love this one, an all standing blend of yoga & a little ballet, some nice balance work too. My subscription ends next week, not renewing. As much as I love Ellen, I’m not feeling the love for a lot of her newer workouts, too slow moving & repetitive.

I’ll return later with today’s offerings....

LiliMagill · 04-03-20, 04:34 PM

Helen - thank you for your wonderful intro! I didn't even realize that I was posting my first April workout in March!

I'm sure it will be nice to have both of your girls home, despite the reason.
Pam - how nice that you have great places to walk nearby. Our dogs have definitely benefited by this shelter in place climate. Walking them is one of our only distractions!

4/2 - TURD
4/3 - dog walk and Body Pump 101, upper body mix. Added 2 miles with Leslie on my rebounder.

Cleda · 04-03-20, 07:45 PM

Because Helen does the BEST intros.

I was giving her until tonight and then if she didn't do it, I would have done it (sans the cutest pictures in the whole wide world.)

I'm here! I will check in later.
Just need my arrow.

Waves to all!
Welcome to April!
Be back later!
Cleda

yogapam · 04-04-20, 12:50 AM

Hello everyone!

April 3:
~another hour gardening....tilling & weeding....my back wasn’t especially happy after

~Virtual Essentrics class
~Walking Online Workouts: 30 min walk
~My favorite yin poses

Waves to all!

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04-03-20, 12:55 AM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	Every Day in APRIL - Hey, a new checkin will give you something else to DO! Welcome to the Every Day Checkin! [aka 'The Cleda and Lili Show!'] We are a small group who aim to do some form of physical activity every day, whatever that means for YOU (but don't kid yourself about it either) Daily posts - not mandatory, nor even "sternly preferred" - but we love it if you do. Weekly posts, drive-by notes, daily essays all about you.... any of those are perfectly fine - no pressure, EXCEPT to diligently try to add serious movement to your day - every day. Lexicon: WERD = Well Earned Rest Day, but even rest days can include movement TERD = Totally Expected Rest Day, though not especially well-earned, like a planned happy event TURD = Totally Unexpected Rest Day, hopefully also a happy event HERD = of TURDS - usually declared after the THIRD TURD in a row. Try to avoid these at all costs, as they can move in & get comfortable, getting OUT of your comfort zone is the way to make change happen If you're in stay-at-home mode, self-isolation, or total lock-down, having a new checkin will give you something NEW to do! NEWCOMERS ALWAYS WELCOME! . __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.

04-03-20, 03:10 AM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	So.... How IS everyone? Hasn't it been the loooongest week?! My buddy is mostly at home too, and has been wanting to do something every day, rather than just 3 days/week. 1st-Apr YouTube - Jake Dupree - Full-Body Toning Workout, 45min with buddy via FaceTime 2nd-Apr YouTube - Richard - Sweatin' to the Oldies 1, 45min with buddy via FaceTime 3rd-Apr stand by.... Just finished making new thread - I agonise over what pics, & the bottom blurb every time - takes me AGES! Cait will be home in a few days as work & uni are both called off. She's expecting to be home for around a month. Bridget has been home for a week - her honours year at uni has been deferred for 6 months. She's has been out for a walk, but just heard her come in, and we're planning to skate. __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.

04-03-20, 01:14 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Hi Helen, thanks for starting us off! Love the furry friend yoga pose pictures! I’ve been trying to get outside every day. We live in a sparsely populated area so social distancing is not difficult. We are right by the sea & also have access to lovely forest trails. April 1: ~Essentrics class on Zoom taught by my friend ~6 km trail walk ~ePilates Online: Pilates Mini Ball Class 1 - This was very nice, 30 min, used a squishy Pilates ball. It had some inclined core work similar to Barre3 which I’ve always liked. Also lots of Glute work, all in all effective & enjoyable with excellent instruction. ~My own yoga practice....headstand, forward bends, gentle back bends, hip openers April 2: ~1 hour gardening, that’s my limit, not an exercise exactly but got me outside ~Walking Online Workouts: Park Walk - I decided to do a month subscription again as I love the music & her non verbal cuing. Sometimes silence is golden.... ~Fellow VFer JackieB’s Essentrics class on Zoom ~Ellen’s Prayer Flow - I do love this one, an all standing blend of yoga & a little ballet, some nice balance work too. My subscription ends next week, not renewing. As much as I love Ellen, I’m not feeling the love for a lot of her newer workouts, too slow moving & repetitive. I’ll return later with today’s offerings.... __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

04-03-20, 04:34 PM
LiliMagill VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Delaware	Helen - thank you for your wonderful intro! I didn't even realize that I was posting my first April workout in March! I'm sure it will be nice to have both of your girls home, despite the reason. Pam - how nice that you have great places to walk nearby. Our dogs have definitely benefited by this shelter in place climate. Walking them is one of our only distractions! 4/2 - TURD 4/3 - dog walk and Body Pump 101, upper body mix. Added 2 miles with Leslie on my rebounder. __________________ Lili “Let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.” Teddy Roosevelt

04-03-20, 07:45 PM
Cleda VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Kept checking Because Helen does the BEST intros. I was giving her until tonight and then if she didn't do it, I would have done it (sans the cutest pictures in the whole wide world.) I'm here! I will check in later. Just need my arrow. Waves to all! Welcome to April! Be back later! Cleda

04-04-20, 12:50 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Hello everyone! April 3: ~another hour gardening....tilling & weeding....my back wasn’t especially happy after ~Virtual Essentrics class ~Walking Online Workouts: 30 min walk ~My favorite yin poses Waves to all! __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n