What workout did you do today? - Page 76

GL · 10-02-2009, 11:36 PM

Done some stretch excercises and used my Canadian forarm crutches a little bit done about 1,000 + steps
I left my Good crutches in a van lol Theyre more comfortable ...
Used my walker some today It gave me a bad headache but I never give up ... Went on my arm machine and did bicep curls , Butterfly curls wore out my shoulders lol

arndog · 10-03-2009, 12:29 AM

Good job gypsy lady, go brock.
Imight - yup - definately sore and cooked the next day. I found that the best summer schedule for me is to alternate a long crutch walk one day, then a handcycle ride and then a rest day. That way each muscle group gets 48 hrs to recover. I don't always seem to stick to this but that would be a great way to get fitter and stay injury free....
Rest days are the hardest for me, I just don't like to rest although I know I need to .
How are you doing, how is your walking coming along?

steve garro · 10-06-2009, 12:53 PM

3hrs of riding singletrack on the one-off. a nice smooth trail so i pushed hard - also rode with my friend who had a unicycle - good match as per speed!

SymKat · 10-06-2009, 03:37 PM

I am so impressed with the posts here. I only dream about working out this much or being so active.

I currently belong to a gym and go every day possible. I work on a seated eliptical and then work my arm muscles with light weights. I love going and can feel it helping me improve. It is only a little bit at a time, but I'll take it!

patd · 10-06-2009, 08:21 PM

October is get back into shape after healing butt month. I rode 10+ miles today on my handbike as I stared up at the snow. Can't wait to ski!

Pat

www.gofreewheel.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF1GbhihN6s

TheAbleChef · 10-06-2009, 11:38 PM

I went handcycling for the first time and I love it!! I used to be an avid mountain biker before sci and this is a way to sort of get back into it. I'm in France for a year and I met a guy here who has 3 handcycles and he took me on my first ride. I was 16km or10 miles and we went to Italy. I wish I had my camera. Where can I buy a used one?

TheAbleChef · 10-06-2009, 11:51 PM

The guy I met, Joe, also took me to the gym where he workouts and I met the owner and showed him what I can do. I can kick my right leg but not my left. Everyday for a 2 weeks I came in and he gave a new sheet of exercises for one muscle group. Its been 2 months now and I am in the best shape of my life. I have a 6-pack! I thought I could never get one, like I had one of those body types. The kinesologists in Canada would give me 2 maybe 3 exercises tops and the owner, Olivier, gave me 15! And its like that for most of the muscle groups. If anyone would like to see them please free to email me at notlchef@hotmail.com. I am not doing this money I just want to help others. Metting Joe getting to this gym and meeting Olivier was fate. I am now walking using only one brace for my left leg and walking with my right. Oh I forgot to mention that he has parallel bars. Gymnasts parallel bars to boot!

Coleen · 10-07-2009, 12:14 PM

today I managed to put a load of laundry in the top loading washer - the real trick will be transferring it to the dryer, but I'm determined! I want to be a real mom!

fuentejps · 10-07-2009, 12:35 PM

Switched to a split routine last week so i can maximize my cardio length. Lifting in the morning and vita/cardio every night. Averaging 1hr cardio and about 1hr an 15 min lifting. I love it. My shoulders are getting much more vascular hammering on the vita. Going to start a bulk cycle mid novembr.

arndog · 10-07-2009, 01:27 PM

Nice work Coleen, AbeChef, and Pat, and Fuente. Pat - Reno, NV (my home) got snow last weekend too. I need to see what a vitaglide looks like. I am really interested in "cranking" machine that will hit clubs this year - made by the same people who made "spinning" popular in gyms. It is basically a well made arm ergometer and it is marketed to able bodied people. I really hope it takes off. ABs don't know what they are missing by not using an arm ergometer for safe upper body working out with aerobics added.
I rode my handcycle this am for 2 hours with another rider much stronger than I . It was 35 degrees F when we started. I had neoprene gloves but we still froze our hands. So we went to a big climb in Reno where our speeds dropped down to 4 mph to minimize the wind chill and climbed for the first hour till the temp warmed up. I need a better system for keeping the hands warm. Maybe some type of overmitt.

10-02-2009, 11:36 PM	#751
GL Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tx Posts: 3,911	Done some stretch excercises and used my Canadian forarm crutches a little bit done about 1,000 + steps I left my Good crutches in a van lol Theyre more comfortable ... Used my walker some today It gave me a bad headache but I never give up ... Went on my arm machine and did bicep curls , Butterfly curls wore out my shoulders lol __________________ http://www.scinetusa.org/ http://www.justadollarplease.org/ http://www.scibracelets.com/ Embrace eachother and remember the good times

10-06-2009, 12:53 PM	#753
steve garro Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 898	3hrs of riding singletrack on the one-off. a nice smooth trail so i pushed hard - also rode with my friend who had a unicycle - good match as per speed! __________________ Steve Garro. www.coconinocycles.blogspot.com

10-06-2009, 11:38 PM	#756
TheAbleChef Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 706	I went handcycling for the first time and I love it!! I used to be an avid mountain biker before sci and this is a way to sort of get back into it. I'm in France for a year and I met a guy here who has 3 handcycles and he took me on my first ride. I was 16km or10 miles and we went to Italy. I wish I had my camera. Where can I buy a used one? __________________ Never Give Up!

10-06-2009, 11:51 PM	#757
TheAbleChef Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 706	The guy I met, Joe, also took me to the gym where he workouts and I met the owner and showed him what I can do. I can kick my right leg but not my left. Everyday for a 2 weeks I came in and he gave a new sheet of exercises for one muscle group. Its been 2 months now and I am in the best shape of my life. I have a 6-pack! I thought I could never get one, like I had one of those body types. The kinesologists in Canada would give me 2 maybe 3 exercises tops and the owner, Olivier, gave me 15! And its like that for most of the muscle groups. If anyone would like to see them please free to email me at notlchef@hotmail.com. I am not doing this money I just want to help others. Metting Joe getting to this gym and meeting Olivier was fate. I am now walking using only one brace for my left leg and walking with my right. Oh I forgot to mention that he has parallel bars. Gymnasts parallel bars to boot! __________________ Never Give Up!

10-07-2009, 12:35 PM	#759
fuentejps Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: OHIO Posts: 8,994	Switched to a split routine last week so i can maximize my cardio length. Lifting in the morning and vita/cardio every night. Averaging 1hr cardio and about 1hr an 15 min lifting. I love it. My shoulders are getting much more vascular hammering on the vita. Going to start a bulk cycle mid novembr. __________________ John@bike-on.com c4/5 inc funtioning c6. 26 yrs post. sponsored athlete

10-03-2009, 12:29 AM	#752
arndog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NV Posts: 2,865	Good job gypsy lady, go brock. Imight - yup - definately sore and cooked the next day. I found that the best summer schedule for me is to alternate a long crutch walk one day, then a handcycle ride and then a rest day. That way each muscle group gets 48 hrs to recover. I don't always seem to stick to this but that would be a great way to get fitter and stay injury free.... Rest days are the hardest for me, I just don't like to rest although I know I need to . How are you doing, how is your walking coming along?

10-06-2009, 03:37 PM	#754
SymKat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: God's Universe Posts: 227	I am so impressed with the posts here. I only dream about working out this much or being so active. I currently belong to a gym and go every day possible. I work on a seated eliptical and then work my arm muscles with light weights. I love going and can feel it helping me improve. It is only a little bit at a time, but I'll take it!

10-06-2009, 08:21 PM	#755
patd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boise, Idaho, USA Posts: 779	October is get back into shape after healing butt month. I rode 10+ miles today on my handbike as I stared up at the snow. Can't wait to ski! Pat www.gofreewheel.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF1GbhihN6s

10-07-2009, 12:14 PM	#758
Coleen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tacoma Posts: 1,249	today I managed to put a load of laundry in the top loading washer - the real trick will be transferring it to the dryer, but I'm determined! I want to be a real mom!

10-07-2009, 01:27 PM	#760
arndog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NV Posts: 2,865	Nice work Coleen, AbeChef, and Pat, and Fuente. Pat - Reno, NV (my home) got snow last weekend too. I need to see what a vitaglide looks like. I am really interested in "cranking" machine that will hit clubs this year - made by the same people who made "spinning" popular in gyms. It is basically a well made arm ergometer and it is marketed to able bodied people. I really hope it takes off. ABs don't know what they are missing by not using an arm ergometer for safe upper body working out with aerobics added. I rode my handcycle this am for 2 hours with another rider much stronger than I . It was 35 degrees F when we started. I had neoprene gloves but we still froze our hands. So we went to a big climb in Reno where our speeds dropped down to 4 mph to minimize the wind chill and climbed for the first hour till the temp warmed up. I need a better system for keeping the hands warm. Maybe some type of overmitt. Attached Images

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