Pilates Cross Trainers JUNE 2022

[Usia]

Just starting us off in June.

No workout to report yet. I'll check back later.

Waves to all!

[donnamp]

Hi Everyone,

Today I tried out Jessica's Flow & Glow - Fusion Flow Sculpt. It was a pleasant surprise as I was not sure at all about the use of the gliders. This one only used one glider and that felt appropriate and safe. She also moved at a moderate pace and I did not feel that it was out of control or an injury waiting to happen. It was, however, tough! A good lower body workout. I normally use 3's for these types of workouts, but I dropped to my 2's b/c I was focusing so much on the lower body and the gliding. This one was a winner for me!

I added on a Jessica Valent - Pilates for Upper Back - my upper back, neck, shoulders, etc. are really tight and sore these days - too much computer work.

Speaking of work - I finally have my official offer letter so I have to tell my boss I'm moving on. I like her, so this is hard, but I also need a change and a better work/life balance, too.

Hope everyone has a good day!

Donna

[txhsmom]

Woohoo Donna! Congratulations on the new position. When do you think you will start?

Glad you liked Jessica's fusion workout with the glider. For me, the jury is still out on this set, and that may be because I find them a little too challenging.

Carol

[txhsmom]

Today's workout was

Silver & Fit - Intermediate Yoga with Andrea - 5/25/22 - 30 minutes

This was a nice slow flow of sorts - about 22 minutes standing and the remainder on the floor.

Also got my pneumonia 23 vaccine. So far so good.

Carol

[Usia]

Good morning!

CS Posture Boost and Back Health Day 1 of the 20 Day Challenge - 30min. This one was with Sara. The challenge consists of 18 segments of Season 14 plus 2 classes with Sahra. I also added CS 14-min Psoas, IT and Hip Stretch off youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U85YqRN0iy0. I'm feeling pretty good right now.

It's going to be a beautiful day today and I plan to spend it outside. They are replacing pavement on the street in front of us, and yesterday they were ripping out and grinding the old asphalt. The work continued for 11 hours straight and the noise was unbearable. The work will continue today and I want to get the heck out of the house asap and stay out for as long as I can.

Donna, congrats on getting job offer!

Carol, I hope you're loving your time off.

Waves to Linda and Brenda!

[donnamp]

Hi Everyone,

Last night I did CS 601 and this morning was CS 602. I decided to re-visit Season 6. I think I will temporarily suspend my ETV subscription for now and work on the DVDs I have. I have all the seasons through 12 and will buy Seasons 13 and 14 eventually, too. I like the live workouts, but since I'm mixing things up I am finding that the simplicity of the episodes are easier to fit in and still beneficial.

I have been really tired and dragging lately - I can't even totally blame lack of sleep either. I think it is just the result of working so much over the last several months plus the emotional turmoil of switching jobs. I am sure it will even out soon.

But, that being said, I didn't have enough time for the "5K" steady walk this morning - it being 50 minutes! I will tack something else on this evening - more than likely though I'll probably pick something in the 30 min range.

Annie Pilates Physical Therapy has a new program for June -Strive. I may do this one in July when I'm having my renovations continue -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX__...F7eZDKzmITqAQA

Hope everyone is doing well!!

Donna

[Brenda in WA]

I did lots of walking last week with some weights thrown in. I’m still wanting to start back with Jessica but my regular workout space is full of stuff at the moment. We’re working on clearing that out. Meanwhile, I have some lime green gliders in my Amazon cart so I’ll soon be ready to try them out.


Donna, congratulations on the job offer!! It sounds like it will be a much better situation.

Waves to Dana, Linda, and Carol! And anyone I missed!

[donnamp]

Hi Everyone,

Today I got a number of workouts in spread throughout the day:

Jenny Ford - March Across America # 11 - Florida
Jessica Valent - Side to Side Pilates Workout
Short dog walk
Jane Adams Yoga - Yoga For Beginners - Standing Poses & Complete Floor Practice

I think I'm going back to Jessica Smith this week.

I wish Jenny Ford would do "weights across America"!

Dana - I know - it is hard to focus on the challenges when you want to try new content too.

Brenda - thanks! I spoke with someone who worked in both places and she said where I'm going is better. I hope so!!

Hope everyone has a good day!!

Donna

[txhsmom]

Today's workout:

Outdoor walk - 35 minutes, no dogs;
I walked at 9:30 this morning and it was already 90+ degrees. I do think it only got up to 106 today, an improvement over yesterday, although that felt plenty hot.

Jessica Smith - Stretch & Relax: Recover - 15 minutes
I think I did "Recover" - it was the one that used the chair. I liked it.

Donna - I would be all over a "Weights Across America" set.

Waves to all ~

Carol

[donnamp]

Hi Everyone,

Happy Monday - today, so far:

Jessica Smith - 38 Min Strength Workout - I can't actually remember if this is on the circuit DVD or the strength DVD - that is bad!! I think circuit. To me the strength and circuit DVDs are very similar. I liked this one - it is much like the others - slower paced, focus on posture and core. A fair amount of hip hinging - but I am managing that well - I think the slower pace enables me to focus more on my form.

I don't know what else is in store for today - maybe a stretch or a walk?

Hope everyone has a good Monday!!

I was really tempted to start the new Essentrics Challenge today -but I do want to finish up at least 4 weeks of this rotation before I move on!

Carol - I sure hope Jenny does something like that in the future......I do like her strength workouts for the most part - they are very straightforward.

Donna