🧘🏼‍♂️🤾🏻‍♀️Getting Sweaty Again: The 3rd Circuit 🚴🏼‍♂️🏋🏼‍♀️

[*Twisted*]

Cycling I've always found to be deceptive. I used to be an avid cyclist too, and a couple of months ago hopped on the bike to find that if you're not riding on the regular those muscles aren't used to that anymore.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Cycling I've always found to be deceptive. I used to be an avid cyclist too, and a couple of months ago hopped on the bike to find that if you're not riding on the regular those muscles aren't used to that anymore.

Exactly! I was humbled.

 

[mosaic19961]

Misleading workouts: what’s a workout that is more or less strenuous than you assumed it would be? For example, taking a leisurely bike ride. I was expecting it to be easy and enjoyable to just jump on my bike after having not ridden it in quite a while. It was a lot harder than I remembered it being. I used to ride my bike to work and I didn’t think twice about it but without that consistency, it was a lot more difficult.

Also gardening and housework (vacuuming, dusting, etc.). I work up a sweat gardening and cleaning. I need to look up how many calories are burned from an hour of housework.

Swinging a kettlebell. Just a simple movement but such a great strenuous workout

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Swinging a kettlebell. Just a simple movement but such a great strenuous workout

Have you had any back issues because of the kettlebell?

 

[JK515914]

Cycling for me as well, but swimming even more so.

I mean, if someone challenged me to walk a mile - no problem; cycle a mile - easy; run a mile - I'd need to train for a couple of weeks, but I know I could do it; swim a mile - that seems impossible to me!

It's almost as if water is harder to move through than air

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

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Cycling for me as well, but swimming even more so.

I mean, if someone challenged me to walk a mile - no problem; cycle a mile - easy; run a mile - I'd need to train for a couple of weeks, but I know I could do it; swim a mile - that seems impossible to me!

It's almost as if water is harder to move through than air

Swimming a mile is a lot!! I remember when I was on swim teams and we’d warm up with a 500 and it took 20 min on a good day. A mile would be a strenuous workout (for me).

Edited to say maybe a liiiitle less. But still that’s a lot of swimming.

 

[JK515914]

Have you had any back issues because of the kettlebell?

I don't know about back issues, but I once saw a really fit and muscular guy smack himself in the balls during a vigorous kettlebell swing routine in the gym...he went down hard (no pun intended!).

For some reason, I've never had a desire to use kettlebells since.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

I don't know about back issues, but I once saw a really fit and muscular guy smack himself in the balls during a vigorous kettlebell swing routine in the gym...he went down hard (no pun intended!).

For some reason, I've never had a desire to use kettlebells since.

Ouchie

 

[jason28053]

I have the same question

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Some of the yoga postures I've learned over time look simple but the amount of mental focus that goes with the physical is strenuous.

Oh absolutely. Yoga kicks my ass. It’s wonderful.

Well…I’m editing to add that I won’t say I love yoga. But I did enjoy hot yoga. I need to try it again.

 

[Lord Pmann]

So, I’ve done quite well since returning from vacation.

Now, my workout routine needs to be fixed. It consists mostly/completely of rest days. However, the tide will turn on that soon!

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

I just finished up a cardio set with more burpees than I care to think about. I'm going to need an ice bath now . Happy sweating!

Burpees! @AlpineFresco loves those.

You both can have mine.

 

[AlpineFresco]

Burpees! @AlpineFresco loves those.

You both can have mine.

Yes I do! A very fine exercise, with so many variations!
I am inspired to base my Saturday workout around them, thank you @Love_Is_Blonde

 

[AveryElle]

Have you had any back issues because of the kettlebell?

I use kettlebells regularly. If you’ve never used them, it helps to have a certified trainer show you proper form. You can absolutely fuck yourself up with them if your form sucks. I am lucky - I had a great KB trainer from the start so I’ve kept that knowledge.

KB swings are amazing but it’s easy to do them lazily and hurt yourself. proper form always matters but probably moreso with KBs IMO

 

[mosaic19961]

Have you had any back issues because of the kettlebell?

No it actually solved my back issues. I was hit by a car as a pedestrian. Not sure how they didn’t see me as I’m 6’7”. But had lower back issues and tried everything from chiropractic, acupuncture, massage. It wasn’t until I started swinging (with proper form and techniques) that my back pain went away. I got certified as a kettlebell instructor and went on to get my CrossFit certification. I will always have a kettlebell around.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

No it actually solved my back issues. I was hit by a car as a pedestrian. Not sure how they didn’t see me as I’m 6’7”. But had lower back issues and tried everything from chiropractic, acupuncture, massage. It wasn’t until I started swinging (with proper form and techniques) that my back pain went away. I got certified as a kettlebell instructor and went on to get my CrossFit certification. I will always have a kettlebell around.

That’s good to hear. It looks like a great workout but I’ve always wondered about injury with kettlebells.

Also this:

https://media3.giphy.com/media/kHIxvO859W10QRmRU9/giphy.gif?cid=5e2148864v529dydaim9wk7k6fsi3g2e4xyjtxg6nutdee0c&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g

Looks like it could really tweak something.

 

[mosaic19961]

That’s good to hear. It looks like a great workout but I’ve always wondered about injury with kettlebells.

Also this:

https://media3.giphy.com/media/kHIxvO859W10QRmRU9/giphy.gif?cid=5e2148864v529dydaim9wk7k6fsi3g2e4xyjtxg6nutdee0c&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g

Looks like it could really tweak something.

Battleropes!!! Another exercise that looks east but kicks your ass.

Every exercise has the potential for injury. Even picking up a box wrong can tweak your back. Proper coaching and training is key for any activity. I’m not disagreeing with you as I have seen my fair share of injuries with a kettlebell but I’ve also seen injuries with barbells and dumbbells

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Battleropes!!! Another exercise that looks east but kicks your ass.

Every exercise has the potential for injury. Even picking up a box wrong can tweak your back. Proper coaching and training is key for any activity. I’m not disagreeing with you as I have seen my fair share of injuries with a kettlebell but I’ve also seen injuries with barbells and dumbbells

You’re right. Every exercise needs proper form. I think I worry about that so much that it keeps me from trying new techniques until I can get a trainer.

Oh and I don’t hear you disagreeing with me, and even if you were, that’s fine too. Lol. I welcome different opinions.

 

[AveryElle]

That’s good to hear. It looks like a great workout but I’ve always wondered about injury with kettlebells.

Also this:

https://media3.giphy.com/media/kHIxvO859W10QRmRU9/giphy.gif?cid=5e2148864v529dydaim9wk7k6fsi3g2e4xyjtxg6nutdee0c&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g

Looks like it could really tweak something.

I LOVE the battle ropes. Love.

 

[AveryElle]

To be clear, I don’t do CrossFit and think much of it is a toxic orthorexia cult. But I’ve had A LOT of trainers (#blessed) and have basically tried out everything.

I wouldn’t recommend a large kettlebell class like Lifetime has because they don’t correct your form (I found out the hard way!). But there are many small gyms that have very well qualified trainers that you could try to see if you like it and then continue at home when you feel ready.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

To be clear, I don’t do CrossFit and think much of it is a toxic orthorexia cult. But I’ve had A LOT of trainers (#blessed) and have basically tried out everything.

I wouldn’t recommend a large kettlebell class like Lifetime has because they don’t correct your form (I found out the hard way!). But there are many small gyms that have very well qualified trainers that you could try to see if you like it and then continue at home when you feel ready.

Yup, I had the same experience at Lifetime—not with kettlebells but with other equipment.

 

[AveryElle]

Yup, I had the same experience at Lifetime—not with kettlebells but with other equipment.

it's a shame it's such a shitty company because the facilities are so nice

 

[ihflrm]

A light walk today and some kettlebell exercises. Is it just me or does everyone exercise more when it's not summer? I stay so busy in the summer that it is hard to stay in my exercise routine.

 

[Wishingbox]

I managed to get out for a nice but hot Saturday afternoon run! It was well worth it!

 

[JK515914]

I got a quarter-mile swim in this morning. It was a great way to start the weekend.