Sweet Caroline
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11 May
10:02am, 11 May 2024
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EvilPixie
Done Shark the Herald Angel
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11 May
12:35pm, 11 May 2024
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Sharkie
Brilliant, Pix!  How was it? Upper body I think, Day 2. |
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11 May
12:38pm, 11 May 2024
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EvilPixie
I’m taking a cautious approach as I’ve not done much and want to see what I’m doing. If it goes well I’ll repeat everything I used my bench instead of lying on the floor because I can! Ozzy cat chewed my hair and observed! Weights were low but enough! |
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11 May
12:43pm, 11 May 2024
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Sharkie
As long as they were enough - we need to challenge ourselves, but it's good to get movement and patterns down pat to begin with.
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11 May
12:44pm, 11 May 2024
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EvilPixie
By the 3rd set I knew I was doing exercise But I go from 3.5kg to 6kg which is a big jump I think So made sure I did slow movements and focused on form |
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11 May
1:16pm, 11 May 2024
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Sharkie
Yeah, that IS a big jump. And 3.5s aren't exactly nothing - esp if you used them for the last part of the session - all those flys are tough. It was the first session I did (I didn't want to start with a leg day as I had a very energetic 1.5 hours of dance that evening) and I noted that by the time I got to the shoulder press it went like this: started with pair of 4.5s but was knackered and had to keep moving down 3g 2nd set, 2.5kg final set. Mind you I do think that a pair of 5kg DBs that you like are a good all purpose addition to kit - and not toooo expensive |
11 May
4:36pm, 11 May 2024
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Ness
Day one done, Shark the Herald Angel I guessed that I might be ok with 8kg dumbbells for most of the exercises and that seemed OK. It'll be interesting to see how my legs feel tomorrow. One thing I noticed is that I couldn't do lunges as far as CG could because of the slightly restricted range of motion in my right hip. Otherwise I managed ok and I enjoyed the session. |
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11 May
4:42pm, 11 May 2024
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Sharkie
That's good to hear Ness. Strong lady! I was very pleased that after the VERY heavy/hard working glutes session I did late yesterday afternoon (masses of clams, hip thrusts and lunges) my dance class this morning was absolutely fine. It was at 9am and very dynamic with floor and jumps and generally leaping about and changing direction and centre of balance. I think CGs sessions are helping rather than hindering my dancing, which is good to know. |
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11 May
4:44pm, 11 May 2024
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Sharkie
Those Bulgarian split squats are great for challenging balance. As are most lunges. You can only do what your hip allows Ness - you are impressively fit! xxx |
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11 May
4:47pm, 11 May 2024
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Ness
Thanks, Sharkie. Mr Ness came into the conservatory while I was doing the lunges and he was concerned but I did take care. I will slowly work through the program on Saturdays. I think it'll be a great addition to my exercise routine.
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