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Silvan November 13th 2020 10:59 AM

Training plan for the next 2 months
 
Dear TeenHelpers,

I've neglected my physical condition during the lockdown and I can already feel my body protesting against hunching in front of the computer every day. Since I haven't exercised regularly for a long time it's really hard to motivate myself and so I decided to create a thread on here. I'm gonna post here saying whether I've completed each planned training or not - I think I'm gonna be more motivated - I'd feel silly posting each day saying I haven't exercised, so I'll have to do it XDXD
The perfect plan for one week is: 3x training, 2x stretching. If it's too much I'm gonna replace one training with stretching. I adjusted training days to my current work/uni schedule.
My goal isn't losing weight but getting fitter for the sake of my health. I've always dreamed of being able to do the split, so I'd love to achieve that too. For now - 8 weeks. We'll see what happens next.
Wish me the best of luck ;)
xx S

ladoglover November 13th 2020 03:49 PM

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That's great. Making a plan is the first step. Start with a small goal the first day so you don't get overwhelmed and give up. Maybe the first day just 30 min of stretching only. You got this. Keep going.

Ennui. November 13th 2020 09:56 PM

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You’ve got this! Maybe you can look up some fun exercises on google so it doesn’t become too repetitive. It may help you stay with it.

Dawn. November 15th 2020 04:41 AM

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That is a really great plan to have!

Good luck and I look forward to reading your updates. :)

Celyn November 15th 2020 01:42 PM

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Way to go you! It's hard finding the motivation to exercise, but it can help to keep yourself accountable by giving us updates :D

DeletedAccount59 November 15th 2020 04:52 PM

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Way to go, it's great that you want to get back into exercising to stay fit. I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to follow you on your journey. Feel free to post what you do and any exercise tips you have for others who might want to follow along. :)

Wishing you the best of luck!

Silvan November 23rd 2020 06:33 AM

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Week 1 complete :)

Celyn November 23rd 2020 08:27 PM

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Woohoo! Great start! :)

DeletedAccount59 November 25th 2020 03:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matter (Post 1358455)
Week 1 complete :)

That's great! :D

If you don't mind, could you share with us what you've done and how you're feeling?

Silvan November 25th 2020 05:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Melancholia. (Post 1358542)

That's great! :D
If you don't mind, could you share with us what you've done and how you're feeling?

Fitness - Youtube vids, I just switch between different types of training. Stretching - I attend online classes with a belly dance teacher I've known for a long time. She's super flexible and conducts stretching classes as well.

Silvan November 29th 2020 03:53 PM

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Week 2 complete ;)

SophieWaggner83 December 1st 2020 07:54 AM

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I completely understand you, I have the same goal myself. I used to think that you can't force yourself, do something, you only need to do what you like, but it won't work out that way. Sport for me is not something cool, it's just what you need. You need to fight your laziness

Silvan December 8th 2020 08:01 AM

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Week 3 complete

Celyn December 9th 2020 04:46 PM

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You're doing really well! :)

Rivière December 11th 2020 09:31 AM

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Nice work Sue! :D Keep it up! :D

Silvan December 14th 2020 08:17 PM

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Week 4 complete

DeletedAccount59 December 14th 2020 08:51 PM

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Woot woot, you're doing awesome! :D

Rivière December 15th 2020 11:06 AM

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How are you finding your routine? Is it becoming easier?

Silvan December 26th 2020 02:03 PM

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I forgot to post here last Monday. I didn't complete the training plan last week because of Christmas preparations, but I did exercise. Same with this week - I've only managed two trainings instead of three + stretching, but it's okay because I didn't have time during the holidays. I'm coming back home tomorrow and I'm going to complete the whole routine next week.
I'm not finding them easier, but I hope I will soon.

DeletedAccount53 January 1st 2021 06:07 PM

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Your exercise plan is good!

You might be interested in Chloe Ting. She's got some excellent, free, online workout programs. I've done one and it's been great.

Rivière January 1st 2021 06:10 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matter (Post 1359964)
I forgot to post here last Monday. I didn't complete the training plan last week because of Christmas preparations, but I did exercise. Same with this week - I've only managed two trainings instead of three + stretching, but it's okay because I didn't have time during the holidays. I'm coming back home tomorrow and I'm going to complete the whole routine next week.
I'm not finding them easier, but I hope I will soon.

I still think it's absolutely amazing that you're keeping up with it regardless of the holiday season! :D

DeletedAccount59 January 2nd 2021 01:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matter (Post 1359964)
I forgot to post here last Monday. I didn't complete the training plan last week because of Christmas preparations, but I did exercise. Same with this week - I've only managed two trainings instead of three + stretching, but it's okay because I didn't have time during the holidays. I'm coming back home tomorrow and I'm going to complete the whole routine next week.
I'm not finding them easier, but I hope I will soon.

Someone that works with me always says this: "It's a sprint, not a marathon."

Don't push yourself too hard, as much as you may want to. Listen to your body.

Silvan January 5th 2021 02:32 PM

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It's been hard for me to continue exercising after Christmas/New Year's. My motivation has lowered, but I hope to get back to training tomorrow/on Thursday.

DeletedAccount59 January 5th 2021 03:08 PM

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Take all the time you need. The holidays are rough on a lot of people. Don't force yourself to train again if you're not ready.

:hug:

Silvan January 6th 2021 06:29 PM

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I went running in the forest today. I'd never tried running before, but I wanted to give it a go and even bought proper shoes (I'm gonna use them for fitness anyways, because my old ones are worn-out). I wasn't able to run a long distance, but I hadn't expected it anyway. I'll try to run regularly and we'll see how it goes.

Rivière January 6th 2021 06:52 PM

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That's absolutely amazing! And in a forest environment too! :thumbsup:

Silvan January 13th 2021 11:13 AM

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I've gone running four times in total since my last post.

What's more, I've bought a sports watch that I had really wanted. It came yesterday and today I'm going to try it out. I'll either do some cardio or some muscle-strengthening exercises.

Rivière January 13th 2021 02:00 PM

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Hell yeah! :D :D

You're doing great Sue!

DeletedAccount59 January 13th 2021 02:33 PM

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That's awesome, Sue! Way to go! :D

Silvan March 1st 2021 06:55 PM

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There's a fitness blog that I follow and they're organising a special challenge that lasts throughout March. It consists of a written-out training programme and I intend on completing it. I've done two trainings so far.

DeletedAccount59 March 3rd 2021 03:48 PM

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Good luck! How did you do with your two month training goal?

Rivière March 3rd 2021 09:12 PM

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That's a really good idea!

How are you finding the sessions so far?

Silvan March 5th 2021 05:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Melancholia. (Post 1363406)
Good luck! How did you do with your two month training goal?


That seems a long time ago :) I didn't complete it fully, but enough.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Rivière (Post 1363418)
That's a really good idea!

How are you finding the sessions so far?

They're okay, I've been doing their trainings for a long time so I know what they're like. I've had a medical treatment today and I had thought I would be able to train soon, but the doctor said I no straining physical activity for 1-2 weeks. I guess I'll stay with stretching.

DeletedAccount59 March 5th 2021 07:39 PM

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You did what you could and that's great. :)

I hope you have a smooth and quick recovery.

Always move around even the day of a procedure. My mum had two knee op's and they had her moving same day.

Silvan April 11th 2021 04:34 PM

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My recent activity has been on a satisfying level, but I aim for more. It's just so difficult to motivate myself now that I have to work out at home - gyms and even open-air sports courts are all closed.
It's likely I'll be taking running exams in the summer, so I think it's high time I start preparing. My current time is 3.40 mins and I need to reduce it to 2.

DeletedAccount59 April 11th 2021 04:39 PM

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Could you do independent training? I totally get that it's best to have a trainer supporting you, giving you instructions, assisting when needed; but if you are feeling "meh" and really want to prepare for this run, why not go do training yourself?

I hope you've been feeling better after your procedure. Do you notice moving around to be easier or more difficult?

Silvan April 11th 2021 07:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sauorkan (Post 1365699)
Could you do independent training? I totally get that it's best to have a trainer supporting you, giving you instructions, assisting when needed; but if you are feeling "meh" and really want to prepare for this run, why not go do training yourself?

I hope you've been feeling better after your procedure. Do you notice moving around to be easier or more difficult?


Well yes I train on my own. It's just that it's sometimes hard to motivate myself to start the workout.



It was a skin treatment and a minor one, so it didn't have anything to do with moving :) Fortunately everything I need to move is healthy :D

Silvan April 28th 2021 08:08 PM

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I would like to start physical therapy studies in autumn, but in order to get into the chosen uni I'll have to complete some endurance tests. The first one is a 800m run (my current time is 4.20 mins, I'm aiming for 3.20). The second one is a 50m swim. As swimming pools have been closed for months in my country, I have no idea what my current time would be. I can swim, but I've never done it with a timer. I hope the pools open at least a month before the tests, which are at the beginning of July.

Silvan September 1st 2021 03:05 PM

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Update 291 days after creating this thread :)
During summer holidays I've been travelling on and off, so I didn't exercise regularly. I bought a gym membership on Monday (the last time I had been to the gym was before the pandemic... lol!). I've hit the gym two times since Monday and I'm happy to have come back - exercising at home is completely different (and worse, I dare say).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matter (Post 1357970)
I've always dreamed of being able to do the split, so I'd love to achieve that too.

I still can't do the split. I had been stretching from November till January or so... I'm so impatient and stretching seems boring to me. Maybe I'll be able to do the split one day...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matter (Post 1366469)
I would like to start physical therapy studies in autumn, but in order to get into the chosen uni I'll have to complete some endurance tests. The first one is a 800m run (my current time is 4.20 mins, I'm aiming for 3.20). The second one is a 50m swim.

Took the tests in July. Results: running - 3.14 (great) and swimming - 45.9 (good enough).

I had never practised running before I had to in order to train for the tests. I didn't like it at the beginning, but with time I got used to it as a regular exercise. However, I started experiencing knee pains. I visited a doc and they said I can't run because some kind of tissue inside my knees is deteriorating. I didn't think I would ever say this, but... now that I can't run I miss it. Especially its main advantage: the outdoors. I can't really perform gym exercises outdoors, especially ones involving machines. So while gym is great for autumn/winter, running is fantastic for spring/summer to get some of that fresh air.


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