What level exerciser are you (now)? - Page 3

marki64 · 09-17-19, 08:14 AM

I guess it depends what I am doing. Strength: probably more high intermediate. Cardio: more on the advanced level. I am really pleased that I can still "bring it" with the young ones. In my 30's, I would never thought I would still be doing the same type of workouts that I am doing today. I still love a good cardio and strength challenge. No wimpy workouts for me.

Garrie A. · 09-17-19, 08:54 AM

I rated myself low advanced, but really range between high intermediate and low advanced.

tytbody · 09-17-19, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bunnyhop

i've no idea.

I have been rebuilding my strength over and over for ages, and only seem to have made some headway since i started working out strictly within my limits and doing everything i can to simply be consistent every day with something.

me too Illness set me back, life set me back, job sent me back, so I have yet to get past beginner.

red1013 · 09-17-19, 11:00 AM

Cardio: high beginner
Weights: low advanced
Yoga/flexibility: somewhere in the middle

Sand · 09-17-19, 11:24 PM

I think I fall into intermediate for most of the workouts that I like. But I fall into beginner for workouts that are completely new to me.

I find dance based workouts to be fun so, that comes easier to me. Where my sister doesn't like them at all and they take a lot of effort for her. She loves HIIT workouts and I can't do those at all.

geojill · 09-18-19, 06:08 AM

As much as I hate to say it, I’m a good solid beginner again. I have struggled with getting regular workouts in, and this year I have been working on a masters in addition to working full time. Before work is too early as I leave the house around 6:30 or so and tend not to sleep well so I have zero energy in the morning. And I come home from work and do schoolwork, even though I know I would benefit from exercise and it would get some blood to my brain to help with schoolwork!

On a positive note, I changed jobs in May and now I get 10k steps every weekday as I walk outside twice a day on my breaks. I really want to get back to regular exercise but seem to have a mental block with it, even when it comes to Jessica Smith, who I love. Not sure what to do about that though.

Dorothy J · 09-18-19, 06:42 PM

It says I can't vote in this poll??

If I were to vote, I'd say 'Intermediate' because I generally vary from Low Intermediate to High Intermediate. I may reach 'Low Advanced' in some of the KCM workouts I do, but I'd put 'Intermediate' on my name tag at the convention.

Vintage VFer · 09-19-19, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dorothy J

It says I can't vote in this poll??...

That's strange. I wonder why???

Pam61 · 09-19-19, 12:11 PM

I tried to vote "Intermediate" and it says I already voted....huh?!

Anyway, I'm mostly intermediate but it depends on the category of workouts.

With Cardio, I'm very much a beginner at step, complex and dance-y workouts. I also abhor anything high-impact, so will usually stick to walking (but I like the variety in a Jessica walk over a Leslie walk.)

With Weights, I'd always choose that over cardio. I love weight training of any kind! Even though I have a massive collection of advanced and intermediate workouts, nowadays I tend to stick to intermediate. I still have a ton of kettlebell workouts that I would like to add back in, at some point.

With Yoga, I tend to stick to beginner and intermediate workouts, though I've backed off somewhat to do more gentle, restorative yoga due to age or injury. I sort of miss Travis and Eoin but haven't worked out to them in a long while.

sciencelady · 09-19-19, 12:47 PM

Sigh... I'm a beginner now. I used to be advanced doing cycling, circus, yoga, kettlebells and strength exercising, but with retirement, losing my gym, and getting an artificial knee, I'm back to beginner. Right now I can walk about 4-5 miles a day, but stopped kettlebells about two months ago due to joint issues. Haven't been on my bike all summer, nor doing anything more cardio than walking. I can't kneel on the new knee, so yoga is out other than chair yoga and circus aerials where you hang from knees is out. I'm hoping to get back to doing some kettlebell videos at home this fall. It's humbling, but I'm still here!

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View Poll Results: What level exerciser are you currently?
Low Beginner	4	3.39%
Beginner	9	7.63%
High Beginner	10	8.47%
Low Intermediate	10	8.47%
Intermediate	37	31.36%
High Intermediate	22	18.64%
Low Advanced	10	8.47%
Advanced	10	8.47%
High Advanced	1	0.85%
I don't know!	5	4.24%
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09-17-19, 08:14 AM
marki64 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Wisconsin	I guess it depends what I am doing. Strength: probably more high intermediate. Cardio: more on the advanced level. I am really pleased that I can still "bring it" with the young ones. In my 30's, I would never thought I would still be doing the same type of workouts that I am doing today. I still love a good cardio and strength challenge. No wimpy workouts for me.

09-17-19, 08:54 AM
Garrie A. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Virginia	I rated myself low advanced, but really range between high intermediate and low advanced. __________________ Garrie -AFAA certified GFI -Licensed Barre Above instructor -------------------------------------------------------- CLX 6/19-9/19 STS Grad 11/19-2/20, 9/20-12/20 Current Focus: Cathe STS 2.0 Check out my blog by clicking on the "Home Page" link under my profile name.

09-17-19, 11:00 AM
red1013 Join Date: Sep 2005	Cardio: high beginner Weights: low advanced Yoga/flexibility: somewhere in the middle __________________ ~Lori

09-17-19, 11:24 PM
Sand Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas!	I think I fall into intermediate for most of the workouts that I like. But I fall into beginner for workouts that are completely new to me. I find dance based workouts to be fun so, that comes easier to me. Where my sister doesn't like them at all and they take a lot of effort for her. She loves HIIT workouts and I can't do those at all.

09-18-19, 06:08 AM
geojill Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado	As much as I hate to say it, I’m a good solid beginner again. I have struggled with getting regular workouts in, and this year I have been working on a masters in addition to working full time. Before work is too early as I leave the house around 6:30 or so and tend not to sleep well so I have zero energy in the morning. And I come home from work and do schoolwork, even though I know I would benefit from exercise and it would get some blood to my brain to help with schoolwork! On a positive note, I changed jobs in May and now I get 10k steps every weekday as I walk outside twice a day on my breaks. I really want to get back to regular exercise but seem to have a mental block with it, even when it comes to Jessica Smith, who I love. Not sure what to do about that though. __________________ Jill "Don't follow your passion...Always take it with you." - Mike Rowe

09-18-19, 06:42 PM
Dorothy J VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida	It says I can't vote in this poll?? If I were to vote, I'd say 'Intermediate' because I generally vary from Low Intermediate to High Intermediate. I may reach 'Low Advanced' in some of the KCM workouts I do, but I'd put 'Intermediate' on my name tag at the convention. __________________ - Dorothy "You want to go into life feeling great, feeling strong, and as you get older, feeling even stronger!" Gin Miller

09-19-19, 12:11 PM
Pam61 VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Ocean State!	I tried to vote "Intermediate" and it says I already voted....huh?! Anyway, I'm mostly intermediate but it depends on the category of workouts. With Cardio, I'm very much a beginner at step, complex and dance-y workouts. I also abhor anything high-impact, so will usually stick to walking (but I like the variety in a Jessica walk over a Leslie walk.) With Weights, I'd always choose that over cardio. I love weight training of any kind! Even though I have a massive collection of advanced and intermediate workouts, nowadays I tend to stick to intermediate. I still have a ton of kettlebell workouts that I would like to add back in, at some point. With Yoga, I tend to stick to beginner and intermediate workouts, though I've backed off somewhat to do more gentle, restorative yoga due to age or injury. I sort of miss Travis and Eoin but haven't worked out to them in a long while. __________________ Pam April Focus: Lee Holden Qi Gong 30 Day Challenge

09-19-19, 12:47 PM
sciencelady Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN	Sigh... I'm a beginner now. I used to be advanced doing cycling, circus, yoga, kettlebells and strength exercising, but with retirement, losing my gym, and getting an artificial knee, I'm back to beginner. Right now I can walk about 4-5 miles a day, but stopped kettlebells about two months ago due to joint issues. Haven't been on my bike all summer, nor doing anything more cardio than walking. I can't kneel on the new knee, so yoga is out other than chair yoga and circus aerials where you hang from knees is out. I'm hoping to get back to doing some kettlebell videos at home this fall. It's humbling, but I'm still here!