Monthly exercise thread!

Hey Can I join?

I joined the new gym thats just opened up and have been going for about 3 weeks now, 2 hours 3 times a week. This is the first time I've done any proper exercise apart from the odd half hour on the wii fit etc.

Going off to the gym in half an hour, I've got a good system, me and my friend go in the gym for an hour or so then relax in the jacuzzi for 20 minutes then have a nice shower.

I'm not looking to lose weight etc, just trying to get healthier so my monthly target is going to be 24 hours a month which is 2 hours 3 times a week

Next month my OH is joining so I hope to be able to go more.

Hope you girls are going to motivate me though, if I miss one time then its harder to go again and then I stop going hehe

xxx

Originally Posted by Katieeeee

RAFWife - I have a question! How long does it realistically take before you start feeling and seeing results? And how much exercise do I REALLY need to do per day to lose the amount of weight I'm wanting to lose? (3 stone at least). I'm doing the Nell Mcandrew Ultimate Challenge Ultimate Results dvd and it's hardcore cardio workouts...JESUS I'm actually drenched in sweat right now. Sorry to sound so OTT but I'm not used to this!!

Seeing results will vary between individuals, so it's hard to put a time limit on it.

Ideally you should be doing 30mins-1 hour of exercise 3 times a week. I wouldn't recommend doing your DVD more than that as part of getting fitter is giving your muscles a chance to recover. We only get fitter during rest periods, not during work periods and it's a common misconception that you should be working out 6 times a week to see results.

You can work out more than 3 times a week, but it's only really recommended for people who are in consistent exercise, or if you are just starting out then you should focus your training so you are only working specific muscle groups on certain days. ie if you go running on a Monday, then you should look at crunches, planks, tricep and bicep curls, etc on Tuesday. Basically focusing on more resistance based and upper body exercises, then Wednesday go running.

So as your starting out, and your happy with your DVD for now then I would recommend you do it 3 days a week with a day rest inbetween each session and try to keep going for 30mins-1hour. As a beginner, if you do this then you should start to feel fitter and notice inch loss in a few weeks. However you need to make sure you are eating correctly too, as giving your body the right fuel will mean you see better results, quicker.

Hope that helps

That answered a lot of my questions too! Thanks rafwife!! xx

Welcome hun

As a beginner you will see results quickly as your body goes from no exercise, to structured exercise. So the improvement level is a lot bigger. However the fitter you get, the more you will plateau and need to keep working on a new routine to keep seeing results. That will be a ways off for you guys yet though, just remember that you are in the fab bracket of people who will see results quickly

double post

God, I'm feeling so awful right now (but more motivated)
My 2 year old just asked me to 'dance' with her (this involves jumping around like a looney waving your limbs about and laying down and jumping up etc) anyway, after a full 3 minute song of it I was so exhausted I had to sit down and she was crying and begging me to keep dancing with her

I want to be able to dance with her as much and as often as she wants!

I have to do this for HER and for her sister!

Thanks Rafwife!

Originally Posted by MummyJo

God, I'm feeling so awful right now (but more motivated)
My 2 year old just asked me to 'dance' with her (this involves jumping around like a looney waving your limbs about and laying down and jumping up etc) anyway, after a full 3 minute song of it I was so exhausted I had to sit down and she was crying and begging me to keep dancing with her

I want to be able to dance with her as much and as often as she wants!

I have to do this for HER and for her sister!

That's good inspiration for you hun. X

Originally Posted by Louisandcoco

That's good inspiration for you hun. X

I agree totally. I was thinking the same when I read your post. It's not just for me any more its for my LO as well

Well ladies, I made myself a cheesy ticker for this months target to help keep track! I have successfully completed my first 40

Hope everyone is getting on well

Ooh Kte, I like the ticker idea (and may well steal it and make my own!).

Does anyone know if there is a 'best' time to exercise?