FabSwingers.com forum: Move your body! Lockdown exercise thread

By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

How are you getting or keeping fit during lockdown? All fitness levels welcome.

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By *MARUBIXCUBEWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Walking back and forward to the fridge.

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By *ryingitout19Man
over a year ago

Wales

My gym is doing daily sessions in zoom and sending home workouts and stuff! Keeping me busy!

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

When I’ve recouped my energy I’ll revisit joe wicks workouts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How are you getting or keeping fit during lockdown? All fitness levels welcome."

Amazingly well, on it every day - fitness is life!

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

have a few bits here to keep us ticking over. were doing a squat thing and were aiming for 250 plus a day. so far the most ive managed is 90 but getting there day by day

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I struggled for awhile because I'm in a small flat, not ground floor, and my downstairs neighbour works in A&E so I'm not interested in being a dick right now (if ever).

I've got a resistance band and an exercise mat and am doing mostly bodyweight exercises, some at pace to get my heart rate up a bit. I keep intending to get a running habit, but one I hate it and two there's too many people out there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How are you getting or keeping fit during lockdown? All fitness levels welcome."

Just doing a walk for an hour most days.But brought a skipping rope yesterday so thought I would have a go at learning to skip.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Running every other day, hiit workout on the other days. Lifting wine glasses

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I usually go for runs so I’ve just continued that. Lots more runners on the roads though I have to say which is positive

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By *hebritukCouple
over a year ago

London

"Walking back and forward to the fridge."

Snap!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Running most days but I need to figure out some strength training as the running is no holding the Dad bod back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Running every other day, hiit workout on the other days. Lifting wine glasses

Are you alternating arms? You may end up with one huge bicep otherwise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Following Pamela Reif on Youtube

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I invested in some free weights and resistance bands

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Home gym so no rest for the wicked

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

As of today I started going back out for a jog (I wouldn't call it a run). Aiming to do 5k several times a week. My friend is doing online yoga classes and they've been so helpful - my mind and body feel a lot better after them.

I've tried the Joe Wicks classes a few times but it really hurts

. I'm also doing the 30 day squat challenge but that's more because I want to be better at cowgirl rather than fitness reasons! I'm keeping an eye out for what others are doing because I need to step it up a bit and not lose motivation. At the same time, it's hard right now so cutting myself some slack.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"As of today I started going back out for a jog (I wouldn't call it a run). Aiming to do 5k several times a week. My friend is doing online yoga classes and they've been so helpful - my mind and body feel a lot better after them.

I've tried the Joe Wicks classes a few times but it really hurts

Honestly, my one non movable goal is "do a thing 5-6 days a week". Anything else is a bonus.

You're better running than I am, it's not my forte at all.

Most of what I'm doing is as close to a full body workout as I can manage on a mat without impact or weights. I'm sure I'm missing things but it's something.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have to force myself to the gym during normal times, so it's not easy. Nonetheless I have a 30 minutes video based workout I do every day, and weights every other day, just to slow the decline.

I won't run outside as you are just a mass spreader if you have it..

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Walking, gardening and a little bit of yoga. I really need something for my upper body now I'm not swimming and to keep the dreaded bingo wings from progressing further. Any suggestions anybody, something gentle though I'm old and lazy

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I have to force myself to the gym during normal times, so it's not easy. Nonetheless I have a 30 minutes video based workout I do every day, and weights every other day, just to slow the decline.

I won't run outside as you are just a mass spreader if you have it.."

That's part of my concern, but if I don't do some proper cardio or get out of my flat I'll lose my mind. It's all a cost/ benefit analysis, and mental health is a factor to consider too. I go a few times a week, avoid parks, cross the road to avoid people, etc.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Walking, gardening and a little bit of yoga. I really need something for my upper body now I'm not swimming and to keep the dreaded bingo wings from progressing further. Any suggestions anybody, something gentle though I'm old and lazy

Bicep curls, shoulder press, and lateral raises (Google for technique) with DIY weights (improvise, maybe start with a can of soup in each hand). Pushups if you can manage, including modified (knees down), and you don't have to do many.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

" Honestly, my one non movable goal is "do a thing 5-6 days a week". Anything else is a bonus.

You're better running than I am, it's not my forte at all.

Most of what I'm doing is as close to a full body workout as I can manage on a mat without impact or weights. I'm sure I'm missing things but it's something."

Your goal is a good one and also you're being really considerate of your neighbour while working out. That must be tricky. Doing something is definitely better than nothing, I fully agree with your sentiment.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

" Honestly, my one non movable goal is "do a thing 5-6 days a week". Anything else is a bonus.

You're better running than I am, it's not my forte at all.

Most of what I'm doing is as close to a full body workout as I can manage on a mat without impact or weights. I'm sure I'm missing things but it's something.

Like with going outside and risking spreading stuff, it's a cost/benefit thing. Sometimes my mental health gets on top of me, although that's improving. Ultimately being active helps my mental health, but on bad days something like "three squats" is better than nothing, and I reserve the right to go fuck it on really terrible days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doing Joe Wicks with kids every day. Though I had some slacking days last week. Planking challenge someone posted and really enjoying it as always thought my arms were weak. So pleasantly surprised. I need to get out more for walks again but people not following social distancing rules drive me mad... so I return slightly snappy home. Got an exercise app and that is something I need to step up with. Tried yoga with Adrienne too.. but that didn't take off. Need to kick myself harder. A new dress arrived and I want to remain same size to show it off after this is all over

Does dancing like mad from time to time counts? And trampoline with kids ?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Thank you I do have weights. Our son left them behind when he moved out 11 years ago, I knew they'd come in handy for something more than holding the door open. I have been doing push ups against the wall.

Thanks to an active life and the swimming I'm pretty fit (although if you're comparing me to Madonna I'm not

) it's just that I've relied on my daily activities rather than organised exercise.

I've written your suggestions down to Google. I've also seen some stuff on the Saga web site... Oh that it should come to having to admit that

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I've ordered some resistance bands and a door anchor for them. I'm rather excited for them to arrive. Is that sad?

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By *orthfieldsNickMan
over a year ago

West London

I’ve just done an hour PT on zoom - doing it 4/5 times a week but not sure it’s making up for all the extra food and booze

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By *oxychicWoman
over a year ago

Nottinghamshire

"How are you getting or keeping fit during lockdown? All fitness levels welcome."
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By *ark_NLMan
over a year ago

Netherlands / Merseyside

Running 5K or a bit further 2 to 3 times a week. It's helped lose a couple of stones. Trying to not eat/drink things heavy in carbs has helped. Instill enjoy beers but I don't drink as much

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By *evil-AngelWoman
over a year ago

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I am losing weight, only a little bit each week but it's something.

I think I must have been eating so much when I was out and about that although I feel like I'm eating loads it is still less than before.

I need to start exercising now to try and target my mum tum. It's tricky at the moment because I'm working from home and I've got 2 little ones. I'm being furloughed in a week so I'm hoping that'll give me some time to do something.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I definitely need something to anchor my resistance band. I've had some interesting mishaps

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By *edHeadedFunWoman
over a year ago

Didsbury

I've been ill for a few weeks so only just started to do something this week, managed 2 walks and some physio exercises. Going to get back to doing at least once dance class a week from next week along with carrying on physio. Been hard to motivate myself but feeling more positive now x

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

The motivation is definitely tough at the moment. Happy to be a cheerleader for anyone who needs it. Achievements big and small.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When I’ve recouped my energy I’ll revisit joe wicks workouts "

I wanted to try that but picked the wrong workout on youtube. Turns out it was John Wick and before I knew it I'd shot the cat, upset the neighbours and had the Police banging on the door!....

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

What's your workout music of choice? For some reason ELO is working well for me

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I've been alternating between going out on my bike and walking daily. Also a little bit of yoga when I feel I need to focus myself and I've found a great workout on YouTube ' green girly gym' if anyone is interested. I have to be careful though because after doing zumba for years my knees are buggered.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When I’ve recouped my energy I’ll revisit joe wicks workouts

I wanted to try that but picked the wrong workout on youtube. Turns out it was John Wick and before I knew it I'd shot the cat, upset the neighbours and had the Police banging on the door!....

I actually laughed out loud reading this

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"What's your workout music of choice? For some reason ELO is working well for me

I like me a bit of metal

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

I workout from home anyway so no difference here; Gymnastic rings, dipping bars, push up bars, a pull up bar and an ab wheel and I’m good to go.

I’m sadly not able to teach my my martial arts classes at present however

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By *aven RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

Cycling. At the moment I'm averaging between 6 and 9 miles a day. Usually 3 miles round trip at a time x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

50 situps first thing, followed by a workout on the exercise bike for 35 mins ( looking to up it) then a session with my Powerspin!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Cycling. At the moment I'm averaging between 6 and 9 miles a day. Usually 3 miles round trip at a time x"

Brilliant x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cycling. At the moment I'm averaging between 6 and 9 miles a day. Usually 3 miles round trip at a time x"

Well done you. Building up your stamina when out of lockdown I hope!

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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill

I’m recovering from a foot injury but slowly building up to 5k runs every other day and hope to do 5k everyday soon.

Bodyweight routines, exercises... I really really wish I had an olympic bar, but I’m not willing to pay £100+ for one. I am making do with goblet squats with a 10kg kettlebell...

I fell off the wagon for most of the initial 3 weeks and went up 2 sizes. My clothes don’t fit. That got my arse into gear!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm astonished I've put no weight on. I seem to be losing it at the moment. Weight, not my sanity

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By *uttercup and WestleyCouple
over a year ago

Merseyside

We've been doing the t-shirt challenge!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Steady, core workouts... Bit of resistance training with some upper body bands I have in the garage but just trying to avoid to much beer and boredom food. Maybe we could create a fab workout group?

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Steady, core workouts... Bit of resistance training with some upper body bands I have in the garage but just trying to avoid to much beer and boredom food. Maybe we could create a fab workout group? "

Group via thread is the aim here

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

liverpool wavertree picton clock

A lot of gardening. It's raining today though

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By *aven RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Cycling. At the moment I'm averaging between 6 and 9 miles a day. Usually 3 miles round trip at a time x

Well done you. Building up your stamina when out of lockdown I hope!

I'm planning on needing lots of stamina when this all over x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Perfectly honest?

When I can be arsed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Excersise bike , walks , Joe Wicks and my job is physical

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I've just done a bodyweight workout and am feeling much better for it

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I have a weighted hula hoop. It is getting well used in the garden. My neighbours will be laughing but i do not care

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I have a weighted hula hoop. It is getting well used in the garden. My neighbours will be laughing but i do not care"

If we get locked down further I'm going to resort to star jumps in my apartment complex carpark (for cardio), and my neighbours can think what they like

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Bump. How are people doing?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not

unless you count short walks every other day or so. keeping up with work is sapping all of my motivation for anything else.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Got an exercise DVD I've been doing most mornings, plus the daily walk with the child.

I'm saving the Lionel Blair Line Dance for Beginners DVD (yes really)for the right moment...don't want to peak too soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cycling or yoga at lunchtime. Increasingly occasional dumbbell workouts.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"I have a weighted hula hoop. It is getting well used in the garden. My neighbours will be laughing but i do not care

If we get locked down further I'm going to resort to star jumps in my apartment complex carpark (for cardio), and my neighbours can think what they like

"
I

A video of this will be required

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Bump. How are people doing?"

I walked on Friday, including steep gradients in my route. I used my stay if bike yesterday. Today I'm doing heavy gardening, static bike finally the upper body exercises you recommended

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I have been out on the single speed bike, doing a short 16 mile ride or half an hour a day on the turbo trainer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do a fair bit just got back into P90x weight training! Going running and on the pole today!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I have a weighted hula hoop. It is getting well used in the garden. My neighbours will be laughing but i do not care

If we get locked down further I'm going to resort to star jumps in my apartment complex carpark (for cardio), and my neighbours can think what they like

A video of this will be required

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I did a Fitness Marshall dance routine, it was a challenge set by my dance teacher, 30 hours of practice and then videod it for her. Now I’m walking an hour a day but people don’t respect social distance so I’m open to suggestions on what to do in a small house.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"yes.

Yes?

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I did a Fitness Marshall dance routine, it was a challenge set by my dance teacher, 30 hours of practice and then videod it for her. Now I’m walking an hour a day but people don’t respect social distance so I’m open to suggestions on what to do in a small house. "

How small is small? Aerobics? Exercise mat and bodyweight exercises?

Star jumps?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walking, gardening and physical DIY stuff and weights work with bags of horse shit and compost.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I have just ordered a weighted hula hoop and a skipping rope from good old Amazon so will incorporate both into my week

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

I'm keeping my arms fit every time I lift my self out of the chair.

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By *edonistic CPLCouple
over a year ago

Love

Joe Wicks PE sessions. Definitely didnt realise how unfit I was!

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By *orenzoVonMatterhornMan
over a year ago

Lincoln

I'm not. I'm half enjoying not doing anything and half missing the DOMS aching

I did look at buying a bar and some plates but my God are they expensive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bit of interval running, which is new for me. Also got some decent dumbells so doing some strength training. Walking 3-5 miles a day. Doing OK, but miss the gym.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm exercising as normal,

Do walking and hiit training.

Trying to keep diet normal too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bit of interval running, which is new for me. Also got some decent dumbells so doing some strength training. Walking 3-5 miles a day. Doing OK, but miss the gym.

Mrs "

Yeah, likewise, keeping on the straight and narrow, but really missing my box!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Naked work out indoors then a walk round the village ,shame I have to get dressed for that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

214 steps yesterday.

I'm all over it

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By *in GuruMan
over a year ago

Corsham

"I struggled for awhile because I'm in a small flat, not ground floor, and my downstairs neighbour works in A&E so I'm not interested in being a dick right now (if ever).

You can use the resistance bands as a Tabata session. This is a form high intensity training and it will raise your heart rate and burn calories.

If you don’t know, a Tabata exercise is 20 seconds of training followed by 10 seconds rest repeated 8 times. Each exercise lasts 4 minutes. It is good to wait a minute between starting another exercise. You can download timers to manage the session

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By *andaele50Couple
over a year ago

Fcuksville

"Perfectly honest?

When I can be arsed.

Brilliant comment!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Just been for a jog. Feeling better for it.

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Not done so well this last week.

However, I have been going for regular brisk walks and doing YouTube fitness classes.

Now my resistance bands are here, I can do more strength work too.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Not done so well this last week.

However, I have been going for regular brisk walks and doing YouTube fitness classes.

Now my resistance bands are here, I can do more strength work too."

I'm of the school that everything counts and every day is a new day. Well done.

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By *d4fun73Man
over a year ago

Shipley

"How are you getting or keeping fit during lockdown? All fitness levels welcome."

I go on my rowing machine 2 or 3 times a week plus weights.

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By *carlett AllureWoman
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Walking back and forward to the fridge."

For me it’s just walking from bed to the bathroom and back.

Well trained children do the fridge run

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"How are you getting or keeping fit during lockdown? All fitness levels welcome."

Gardening

Climbing trees

Fkin plankin

Carrying heavy stuff

Lifting heavy stuff

Bikin

Walkin

Yoga

Resistance bands

Trx

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

How's everyone doing?

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By *ill-Ian KissesCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere over there

Started a 30 day Ab challenge which is a mixture of sit ups, crunches, leg raises & planks. This increases steadily and has rest days built in. Have added in just 10 (per leg) lunges.

I’ve been doing the exercise in the morning when I get up to see Ian off, but I’ll admit I go back to bed afters.

Want to work on stomach as want to treat myself to new corset when this is all over!

Also going on the WiiFit for fun and occasionally doing my 1 hr walk.

Miss my swimming the most.

Millie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My legs hurt, a lot, gave them a proper hammering last night.

Split squats, single leg RDLs, banded deadlift, banded squats, high reps lots of sets

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

Erratic exercising here as I have my kids half the time and they don't want to go anywhere!

I've cycled 40k this week. Plan to run 5k tomorrow.

A few planks and core stuff here and there each day. Plus lazy yoga and pull ups.

Looks much better written down!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do 20 burpees on the hour every hour.

That should end up being over 200 burpees a day.

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

I miss my new love terribly - the Queenax rig. I cannot wait to be reunited.

Currently lots of over the fence badminton with the neighbour, hockey with the dog and circuits if I can be arsed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How's everyone doing?"

Been good and committed yesterday. Today bit bleurgh. Will do something in the evening.

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By *ill-Ian KissesCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere over there

"How's everyone doing?

Been good and committed yesterday. Today bit bleurgh. Will do something in the evening.

I’m the same; duvet day for no reason. Will go for walk tonight x

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"How's everyone doing?

Been good and committed yesterday. Today bit bleurgh. Will do something in the evening.

I’m the same; duvet day for no reason. Will go for walk tonight x"

12 k walk

100 press ups

100 pulls

Slab lifts

Lunges

And recovery planking

Oh and one beer and a poo and some yoga and some garden rakes

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Having a crap day today and can't be bothered

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

J is cycling I am exercising daily now even started doing a run today...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m doing Joe Wicks, walking a few miles daily and Pilates.

Probably more than when it wasn’t lockdown...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How's everyone doing?

Been good and committed yesterday. Today bit bleurgh. Will do something in the evening.

I’m the same; duvet day for no reason. Will go for walk tonight x"

Its alright. Tomorrow is another day. Another chance to try x

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By *ill-Ian KissesCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere over there

"How's everyone doing?

Been good and committed yesterday. Today bit bleurgh. Will do something in the evening.

I’m the same; duvet day for no reason. Will go for walk tonight x

Its alright. Tomorrow is another day. Another chance to try x"

Toilet needs won (!) so now up & showered and Ian putting on dinner. Will defo do walk tonight with my headphones to listen to music.

Think the pressure of trying to keep busy got to me today; although I’ve had small wins. X

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By *irewolffMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Trying to do something every day. I was in gym 5 days a week doing cardio and heavy weights. Finding it ok to stay on top of my fitness.

Out with kids playing tennis, football etc too. Daily run if I can. Went for a 15k cycle at weekend. Bought a few kettlebells before lockdown thank god. They keep my weights ticking over.

MsD

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Loving my new hula hoop

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Oh excellent

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Trying to do something every day. I was in gym 5 days a week doing cardio and heavy weights. Finding it ok to stay on top of my fitness.

Out with kids playing tennis, football etc too. Daily run if I can. Went for a 15k cycle at weekend. Bought a few kettlebells before lockdown thank god. They keep my weights ticking over.

MsD"

I'm definitely of the "do something" mindset. It's not a competition, it's not a bragging thing, it's just keeping up a hobby or health or both.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Working and lifting... cans of lager, not at the same time obviously.

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By *ark_NLMan
over a year ago

Netherlands / Merseyside

Running 2 to 3 times a week, usually when the forest near me is a bit quieter.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m knackered after a long yawn

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"I’m knackered after a long yawn"

I'm no doctor but that could be symptomatic of something medically wrong ?

You are eating ok ? Drinking it's been warm. I assume you're social distancing thus zero chance of cov-sars2

My friend needed to go on thyroid medication? You're not drinking too much alcohol?? Its suggested 420 makes a person tired??

Stay safe ring 111 if it continues

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

Lot's of cycling during lockdown, gotten quite addicted!

77km on Wednesday which was my longest ever And did 46 today. Think I'll re do that one tomorrow as it had lovely views.

Strava is a gift and a curse haha

Lucky I live on flat countryside, although when I do hit a hill it's a shock to the system!

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

How small is small? Aerobics? Exercise mat and bodyweight exercises?

Star jumps?

A 2 bed terraced house.....

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Workout videos if you have the space, stair workouts, bodyweight exercises

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walking and running

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hurt my back so not been for a run which is so frustrating.

but have gone on a few long walks instead.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"Lot's of cycling during lockdown, gotten quite addicted!

77km on Wednesday which was my longest ever And did 46 today. Think I'll re do that one tomorrow as it had lovely views.

Strava is a gift and a curse haha

Lucky I live on flat countryside, although when I do hit a hill it's a shock to the system!"

Strava WILL be the death of me

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

"Lot's of cycling during lockdown, gotten quite addicted!

77km on Wednesday which was my longest ever And did 46 today. Think I'll re do that one tomorrow as it had lovely views.

Strava is a gift and a curse haha

Lucky I live on flat countryside, although when I do hit a hill it's a shock to the system!

Strava WILL be the death of me

It's so dangerous haha. I put off getting it for ages, now I'm constantly checking segment rankings and Pbs haha

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By *ulfilthmentMan
over a year ago

Just around the corner

I’ve started running again after about a year off, and the Forum plank challenge of course.

I’m already feeling the benefit. I’m eating less snacks and sweets, and exercising much more than I was before so I’ve lost about a stone since lockdown started.

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By *ucky24Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Joined a gym last year after losing 3.5 stone to get toned and raise my fitness levels and will admit that I am missing the routine and dare I say the motivation of being in the gym.

So reverted back to walking for physical and mental fitness but also watched a couple of programmes on the BBC - The truth about .....

These were very informative. Basically 3 x 10 mins of brisk walking per day is better than 10000 step.

Also HIIT training is excellent way.

Also they showed that there was no difference in training with heavy or light weights if you increased the amount of reps with the lightweights till your arm got tired. All done scientifically.

The main problem for me is the motivation!

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

Nothing has really changed for me under lockdown, as I do all my exercises at home anyway. I have a 12kg kettlebell, and a pair of 10kg dumbbells, and an adjustable bench. Most of what I do is body weight exercises, and concentrate on core work to keep the dreaded middle-aged spread at bay! I usually do a 5k Parkrun on a Saturday morning, but as they’re not being run right now, I have a nice 5.4k loop around our village, which I’m actually doing twice per week right now, so hoping for a new Parkrun pb when we resume!

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

You mean apart from putting the sweeper on all over the house and standing in supermarket queues for eons? I do stretches in the queues too - passes time away....

I'm doing most days (mornings), the Shaolin Yi Jin Jing (Muscle Tendon Change Classic) Qi Gong Exercises from DVD's I bought yonks ago!

See YouTube link:-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvQUttWLVWc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find training in the mornings works best, for me anyway ,l'm fresh after a good night's sleep and it sets me up for the day ahead ,l stick mostly to my own routine that l have been for years, skipping ,leg stances ,leg raises, stretching , stomach,arm dips ,.. everything using own body weight as much as possible ,approx 30/40 mins sessions,just to get the heart pumping and drop a bit of sweat ,it's something l've always loved doing and always look forward to cause it's invigorating and great for mental health too which is so important

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By *lutslave with MasterCouple
over a year ago

horsham

Running and mini trampoline with 3kg weights! Plus the massive dance hits blasting out!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How are you getting or keeping fit during lockdown? All fitness levels welcome."

45 mins spinning and an hour doing bums n tums Mon-Fri,Sat and Sun off....considering Pilates as well.

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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill

Foot injury getting better... managed 3x 5k runs this week. Added a bit of work with some light weights and kettlebells I have at home.

I was thinking of investing in some TRX straps- does anyone on here use them? I used to have a PT who used to rave about them, but at £107 they seem a bit steep...

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By *he Devil XXXMan
over a year ago

Huntingdon

Ooooh, I need a cheerleader right now..

It took me the first week of lockdown to fall out of a daily gym routine. Then the next to start trying to put one together at home.

I'm struggling with cardio at the moment. I'll try running again but haven't been able to do that in a decade, due to spinal issues.

Stay safe all.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

30 k on the bike

100 press

100 pull

5 m plank

3.5 wall sit

N mowed the lawn

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm doing 4 online dance classes a week and trying to do some practice on the other days. Also trying hard not to completely pig out and eat better. When all this is over I'm determined to be performance ready.

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

A bubble bath in the middle of the afternoon is fine because it's after sport, so it's a "recovery" bath...... Right

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pull day, nordic curls for hamstrings, I like these a lot,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Walking back and forward to the fridge."

This

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did a tabata workout on prime this morning. It was really good.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"I did a tabata workout on prime this morning. It was really good."

Not done tabata specifically I do sprint intervals often . Tabata I think is an excellent concept

Iv planked

Pressed

Pulled

Sprinted

Squatted

Moved slabs

And gardeneded

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

3 tubs of locally made ice cream in the freezer is getting harder to resist.... One small bowl Will undo my 40km ride this morning easily haha

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