What are you doing to stay in shape?

[ski now work later]

I lift weights but not high numbers, I walk/snowshoe and do cardio and resistance training videos at home. And I resumed horseback riding last October which turns out to use complimentary muscles and skills. Holding my hands in the correct position while riding is not dissimilar to holding poles out front, and the inner thigh strength I've gained riding makes it easier to skate on flat areas when skiing.

 

[PolishPrincess]

I have found yoga has been very helpful in helping me become a better skier and vice versa.

 

[MissySki]

Exciting development in my training session today... leveled up to 373lbs on the leg press. 3 sets of 10 with weighted lunge sets in between. Feeling strong!

In reality there are so many other things we do that are very impactful all over your body, like a TON of core work, so many other leg things, and upper body of course, but for some reason the leg press makes me feel so good and I am enjoying tracking my progress there.

 

[diymom]

I just got back from my exercise class at the Y. The usual instructor is gone for a week, and her fill in made me feel like I was back in high school gym class. I don't think she's fully taking into account that the vast majority of participants are older seniors. (We had a party last week for two who turned 90!) I overheard on my way out that she's the high school track coach. That certainly explains a lot!

 

[ilovepugs]

Now that ski season is over, I added another day to my weightlifting split (leg, push, pull, and now another leg) and have been doing incline dreadmill walks for low impact cardio.

I just bought an under desk treadmill because I’m sick of being so sedentary at my desk. Now I just have to build the standing desk that’s sitting in boxes my dining room. At least the treadmill was light for me to pick up and move.

I fully expect my uphill aerobic fitness to be materially improved next season. Even just lifting more consistently over the last 3 months helped with skinning Spruce a few weeks ago.

And of course I want to ride bikes and hike more this summer to make up for the big stressful bummer that was last summer!

 

[Jilly]

I have my "marching orders" from the Cardiac Rehab. So lots of HIITS on the bike or walk. Haven't figured out how with a walk, so those are stationary bike. Found the local walk/bike trail and it's great. Did over 2.5km yesterday, but can't find it on my watch.

 

[MissySki]

I have my "marching orders" from the Cardiac Rehab. So lots of HIITS on the bike or walk. Haven't figured out how with a walk, so those are stationary bike. Found the local walk/bike trail and it's great. Did over 2.5km yesterday, but can't find it on my watch.

My dog is good for this... we jog/walk until she feels like stopping to sniff and then take off again, usually for around 1.5 miles. Definitely once per day and sometimes twice per day depending on what other activities, we're doing for a lunchtime break or weekend hiking as sometimes the second comes as something else instead. It definitely gives the HIIT vibe at times haha. She definitely keeps me active on days that I might not otherwise feel like being outside, like rainy days. No matter what the weather, we are outside, and she is happy to be out in the pouring rain to get her walk in as long as she has a raincoat on. I can't complain as it gets my steps in, but I am less happy on walks on the rainy days than she is that's for sure!

 

[Beckster]

Wow, everyone seems to be doing something to stay fit. I’m in my usual post ski season slump and in need of finding a new rhythm. Of course the rainy weather doesn’t help and I loath typical fitness training versus outdoor activities.
I have gotten out to work in my gardens. I’m always sore afterwards so I guess that’s something like yoga and Pilates.
My usual hiking pals are still on vacation so I will probably continue to knock out my spring task list until they get back. Then I’ll be hitting the trails again with them a few days a week.

 

[diymom]

TBH, this is not my usual. But after figuring out this season that the leg with new ACL is definitely not up to snuff yet (no muscle or knee soreness, but very noticeable fatigue issues) I'm putting extra effort in to start next season stronger. Knowing myself, if I don't start trying to create new exercise habits now while skiing is still very much on my mind, it ain't gonna happen.

 

[sibhusky]

After a week of flu, I "flu" past my goal weight. Now I just have to figure out how to maintain my weight. Will still record and track things.

Currently below goal, in prep for 3 weeks in Germany soon, where I plan to eat whatever I please. Last year I put on 11 pounds in 3 weeks in Austria and Italy, even though I walked 100 miles. That took months to get off. But, I did.

I walk each day to our mailbox unless it's raining. (Two miles round trip) Beyond that, I don't do a thing other than weigh and measure and write down everything. 87.5 pounds lost. I want to lose 1.5 pounds more before getting on a plane. Which sounds easy, but really isn't, when your body is still trying to claw back the weight you already lost, and you're on meds that most people gain weight using.

 

[liquidfeet]

I walk each day to our mailbox unless it's raining. (Two miles round trip) Beyond that, I don't do a thing other than weigh and measure and write down everything. 87.5 pounds lost. I want to lose 1.5 pounds more before getting on a plane. Which sounds easy, but really isn't, when your body is still trying to claw back the weight you already lost, and you're on meds that most people gain weight using.

Wow. Hard work. Congrats.

 

[VickiK]

Definitely

 

[SnowHot]

@sibhusky I'm impressed and inspired by your dedication. I find that I do big things for excercise then am sedintary for a few days. I really feel like a better daily practice of micro movements may be better for my overall health and goals.

 

[VickiK]

Wonderful reel on FB today:

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What I wish I saw online as a young girl The definition role models. Fitness is for everyBODY! Spread the message.

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[Jilly]

Couldn't agree more. There is a call out from a local high school to help with purchasing baseball bats for the girls team. My company is buying 2 bats @ $400 each. That's a lot of beer bottle returns.

 

[Trailside Trixie]

Riding my mountain bike and disc golf make my off season go round. My favorite thing is a 10 mile gravel cross country ride. I also love single track. We've a place 10 minutes from us in Colebrook, CT called Norbrook. They have mountain biking and disc golf plus on the grounds of a brewery, my summer utopia.

 

[MissySki]

Riding my mountain bike and disc golf make my off season go round. My favorite thing is a 10 mile gravel cross country ride. I also love single track. We've a place 10 minutes from us in Colebrook, CT called Norbrook. They have mountain biking and disc golf plus on the grounds of a brewery, my summer utopia.

That sounds like an awesome place!

 

[Trailside Trixie]

That sounds like an awesome place!

It's a wonderful place. We used to drive up here when we lived in Fairfield County. Now we're down the street. You can also hike there. They also have goats to feed. Food trucks, trivia night, music. Nothing like having a beer out in the country on a nice evening. I just love it here.

 

[HuntersEmma57]

It's still shoulder season here and after one early heatwave, we've been wet and cold. Wet trails = no trails to ride/hike. Our wonderful, long paved bike path is torn up in several places for construction projects with no safe alternate routes and a bridge out until October to get the the quieter roads.

Spouse is training 8+ hours a day (gym and riding) for the Tour Divide bikepacking race starting in Banff, AB, CA and ending at Antelope Wells, NM border crossing - 2800 miles, self-supported - no outside help. Riders can procure any services commercially available to the public (food, lodging). And when he's not physically trainings, he's working through an absurd amount of logistics and planning.

My "only" role (beside fiscal contributions and feeding his bike hungry) is driving him to Banff for June 13 start, driving back to Utah to watch his dot on Track Leaders, and then picking him up on the Mexican border 23-29 days later. That's a lot of sitting on my butt time. I support and encourage him 100%, but I sure am not enjoying being a bike widow.

So with my playmate fully engaged elsewhere, my fitness is lagging. I too often fall short of my planned 3-4 workouts a week in the home gym - weights, balancing and flexibility exercises. I hike steep trails when I can, ride shorter rides when it's not 40 degress and raining. And it's still too cold to paddle.

Currently, my main activities are polishing (hidden) resentments and self-pity and juggling fear and dread. I have done epic-level spring cleaning - every closet and dresser stripped bare, stone floors scrubbed, rinsed multiple times and sealed. Weight lifting has been boosted by planting my patio pots way too early so I'm lifting and carrying very wet, very heavy pots into the house to avoid frost damage. I doubt that whining does much for fitness, but if it did, I'd probably be doing pretty well. :-) HAVE FUN, y'all.

 

[MissySki]

It's still shoulder season here and after one early heatwave, we've been wet and cold. Wet trails = no trails to ride/hike. Our wonderful, long paved bike path is torn up in several places for construction projects with no safe alternate routes and a bridge out until October to get the the quieter roads.

Spouse is training 8+ hours a day (gym and riding) for the Tour Divide bikepacking race starting in Banff, AB, CA and ending at Antelope Wells, NM border crossing - 2800 miles, self-supported - no outside help. Riders can procure any services commercially available to the public (food, lodging). And when he's not physically trainings, he's working through an absurd amount of logistics and planning.

My "only" role (beside fiscal contributions and feeding his bike hungry) is driving him to Banff for June 13 start, driving back to Utah to watch his dot on Track Leaders, and then picking him up on the Mexican border 23-29 days later. That's a lot of sitting on my butt time. I support and encourage him 100%, but I sure am not enjoying being a bike widow.

So with my playmate fully engaged elsewhere, my fitness is lagging. I too often fall short of my planned 3-4 workouts a week in the home gym - weights, balancing and flexibility exercises. I hike steep trails when I can, ride shorter rides when it's not 40 degress and raining. And it's still too cold to paddle.

Currently, my main activities are polishing (hidden) resentments and self-pity and juggling fear and dread. I have done epic-level spring cleaning - every closet and dresser stripped bare, stone floors scrubbed, rinsed multiple times and sealed. Weight lifting has been boosted by planting my patio pots way too early so I'm lifting and carrying very wet, very heavy pots into the house to avoid frost damage. I doubt that whining does much for fitness, but if it did, I'd probably be doing pretty well. :-) HAVE FUN, y'all.

That sounds intense... for both of you!!!