Little Anne's Progress at Dragon's

[LittleAnne]

A good work out with Tanya. More different routines. Did not feel to bad despite my cold. Not that many there, most at home watching the rugby?

Again did some swimming too, mainly breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Did not get to the gym on Sunday was preparing for my interview.

Had a good session with some improvements. Thought I would not be as good as have had a cold, but was not effected this time.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 15 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 1 set of 20 at 15 kg, 1 set of 10 at 20 kg - Up 5 kg

Rotex - 4 mins at level 3 at 125 - 140 cps - Up 1 minute
I did 40 minutes on the treadmill:

The 45 mins was broken up as follows:
5 min at 4.4 kph
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.6 kph
10 min at 3.5 with 6% gradient
10 min at 3.5 with -4% gradient - Up 5 min
5 min at 3.5

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 121 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 42.44 minutes and used 277 calories.

[LittleAnne]

Another good session, kept my weights as last week, but still struggled in places. Really felt my legs and upper arms today.

Did the session with 5 kg weights for most tracks and increased them to 7kg for the chest, back and bicep track. I used hand weights for the tricep and shoulder track - 2 kg each.

Booked in for next week. http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif

[LittleAnne]

Arrived early and did some swimming first. I think my breast stroke is improving, but there is a long way to go.

A good work out with Tanya. More different routines. Again there was not a lot of us there. Can't blame the rugby this week!

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Its quite a while since I managed a Sunday session. Had a good session with some improvements. Shows that you have more energy in the morning.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 17 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 1 set of 20 at 15 kg, 1 set of 20 at 20 kg - Up 10

Rotex - 5 mins at level 3 at 125 - 140 cps - Up 1 minute
I did 40 minutes on the treadmill:

The 45 mins was broken up as follows:
5 min at 4.4 kph
5 min at 4.6 kph - Up 0.1 kph
5 min at 4.7 kph - Up 0.1 kph
10 min at 3.5 with 7% gradient - Up 1% gradient
10 min at 3.5 with -5% gradient - Down -1% gradient
5 min at 3.7 - Up 0.2 kph

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 121 bpm, was above 121 bpm for 43.58 minutes and used 281 calories.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session with some improvements.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 17 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 2 sets of 20 at 20 kg - Up 5 kg for 1 set

Rotex - 5 mins at level 3 at 125 - 140 cps

I did 40 minutes on the treadmill:

The 40 mins was broken up as follows:
5 min at 4.4 kph
5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.7 kph
10 min at 3.6 with 7% gradient - Up 0.1 kph
10 min at 3.6 with -5% gradient - Up 0.1 kph
5 min at 3.7

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 121 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 43.47 minutes and used 283 calories.

[LittleAnne]

A good session. Managed to do all the back track with 7 kg weights. For the last 2 weeks have had to give up towards the end. So pleased. :clap: Although I felt my legs in the squat track my shoulders really ached after the session.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 5 kg weights for most tracks and increased them to 7kg for the chest, http://www.uselessgraphics.com/muscles.gif back and bicep track. I used hand weights for the tricep and shoulder track - 2 kg each.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Tanya was away today. Her replacement was not as good and I got a bit bored with the routines we did. Oh well, it was good exercise!

Did even more swimming this week, before the class, 6 pool lengths of breast stroke. It is certainly getting easier.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Not a bad good session. Had more variety in the tracks so did not use 7 kg for the back track. Arms and legs muscles certainly ached this week.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 5 kg weights for most tracks and increased them to 7kg for the chest, http://www.uselessgraphics.com/muscles.gif and bicep track. I used hand weights for the tricep and shoulder track - 2 kg each.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Tanya was back today and then they could not find the music system. Fortunately after around 10 minutes it appeared as it is much harder to keep up the momentum without a beat. A good session.

Did more swimming afterwards, around 6 pool lengths of breast stroke. Continuing to improve.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Have missed two sessions, last Sunday and last Tuesday for various reasons. Had a good session with some improvements.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 17 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 2 sets of 20 at 20 kg

Rotex - 6 mins at level 3 at 125 - 140 cps - Up 1 minute

I did 40 minutes on the treadmill:

The 40 mins was broken up as follows:
5 min at 4.4 kph
5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph - Up 0.1 kph
10 min at 3.8 with 8% gradient - Up 0.2 kph and 1% gradient
10 min at 3.8 with -5% gradient - Up 0.2 kph
5 min at 3.8 - Up 0.1 kph

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 122 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 44.15 minutes and used 293 calories.

[LittleAnne]

A good session, managed to repeat what I did on Sunday, but even more tiring

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 15 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 2 sets of 20 at 20 kg

Rotex - 6 mins at level 3 at 125 - 140 cps

I did 40 minutes on the treadmill:

The 40 mins was broken up as follows:
5 min at 4.4 kph
5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
10 min at 3.8 with 8% gradient
10 min at 3.8 with -5% gradient
5 min at 3.8

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 125 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 45.40 minutes and used 304 calories. That's the first time for a long time I have done over 300 calories worth of cv work. :thup:

[LittleAnne]

Whilst I felt I was working hard, my muscles were not so strong this week and could not complete all the tracks in the way I am used to. My right arm muscles certainly tied up.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 5 kg weights for most tracks and increased them to 7kg for the chest, http://www.uselessgraphics.com/muscles.gif track only. I used hand weights for the tricep and shoulder track - 2 kg each.

No Body Pump for the next 2 weeks because of Christmas and New Year.

[LittleAnne]

A good session, but no music at all today.

Did more swimming both before and afterwards, around 8 pool lengths of breast stroke. Continuing to improve.

Relaxed in the spa afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Did not get to the gym on Sunday as felt tired from Saturday evening. Anyway decided to go on Monday and hopefully Wednesday morning before Christmas. A good session, and even managed some more improvements.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 16 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 130 kg - Up 10 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 130 kg - Up 10 kg
Upright row - 2 sets of 20 at 20 kg

Rotex - 6 mins at level 4 at 120 - 130 cps -Up 1 level


I did 40 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.4 kph
5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
10 min at 3.8 with 8% gradient
10 min at 4.0 with -5% gradient - Up 0.2 kph
5 min at 4.0 - Up 0.2 kph

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 121 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 43.01 minutes and used 280 calories. Interesting that I worked harder than last time but used around 25 calories less. Oh well, pleased with the improvement.

[LittleAnne]

Well made it on Christmas Eve morning. It was quite quiet in the gym. A good session and repeated Monday's session.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 15 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 130 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 130 kg
Upright row - 2 sets of 20 at 20 kg

Rotex - 6 mins at level 4 at 120 - 130 cps

I did 40 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.4 kph
5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
10 min at 3.8 with 8% gradient
10 min at 4.0 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.0

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 121 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 43.15 minutes and used 281 calories.

[LittleAnne]

Only 5 in the class today! Had quite a good session with Ann, certainly felt I had had a good exercise session. Stomach was feeling distended at the start.

Did more swimming before the session about 4 pool lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Went to the gym in the afternoon. Just decided to do CV stuff. Started off OK, but gave up after 20 minutes on the tread mill. However, pleased I went.

Rotex - 6 mins at level 4 at 120 - 130 cps

I did 20 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.4 kph
5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
5 min at 3.8 with 5% gradient

[LittleAnne]

No instructor for aqua today!! There would have only been around 5 in the class as well. So I did 30 minutes of aqua exercises and then about 10 lengths of the pool swimming, mainly breast stroke, but some crawl and back stroke. Felt good afterwards.

Relaxed in the spa afterwards.

Booked in for next week and also tomorrow.

[LittleAnne]

Well had a good session with Lisa. It was fun.

I also did about 8 lengths of the pool with breast stroke. I am certainly improving as not so out of breath.

Felt great afterwards. Beginning to feel slim again! The excesses of Christmas have gone.

The chorine in the pool was higher for the last week. I got sore eyes yesterday. The skin on my back was quite tender also. Put some moisturiser on in the evening.

Relaxed in the spa afterwards.

[LittleAnne]

Well was back in full force today. Had a good session and was pleased that I could do the whole session with some improvements.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 15 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 2 sets of 20 at 20 kg

Rotex - 6 mins at level 4 at 130 - 140 cps - Increased speed

I did 40 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph - Up 0.2 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph - Up 0.2 kph
5 min at 5.0 kph -Up 0.2 kph
10 min at 4.0 with -5% gradient
5 min at 3.8 with 8% gradient - down 5 min
10 min at 4.0 - Up 5 min

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 131 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 49.28 minutes and used 349 calories. The most so far.

[LittleAnne]

A good session especially as I've not been for 3 weeks. Christmas and New Year both fell on Thursdays. Worked with just 5kg weights to ease myself back in. Some muscles really felt it!

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 5 kg weights for most tracks. I used hand weights for the tricep and shoulder track - 1.5 kg each.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Great to have Tanya back today. No music however! But we had a good session and she really concentrated on a lower body workout. Felt quite exhausted afterwards.

Before the session did 6 pool lengths of breast stroke and 2 of back stroke. I am slowly getting the hang of this and don't tire quite so easily.

Relaxed in the spa afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session and even increased the time on the treadmill!

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 15 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 130 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 130 kg
Upright row - 2 sets of 20 at 20 kg

Rotex - 6 mins at level 4 at 130 - 140 cps

I did 45 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
5 min at 5.0 kph
10 min at 4.0 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.0 kph - new
10 min at 3.8 with 5% gradient
5 min at 3.8

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 125 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 50.48 minutes and used 337 calories.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session, but was a bit late in getting there, so did not do the weights.

Rotex - 7 mins at level 4 at 120 - 140 cps - Up 1 minute

I did 45 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
5 min at 5.0 kph
10 min at 4.0 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.0 kph
10 min at 3.8 with 5% gradient
5 min at 3.8

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill, it was not working on the rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 128 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 46.40 minutes and used 312 calories. Normally the monitor indicates around 35 calories on the rotex so that is 347 calories. :thup:

[LittleAnne]

Nearly late for the class. This week we did have music, so it was a lot better. Had a good session and really felt quite exhausted afterwards. I think that the cold, which is beginning to get better, has something to do with that.

Afterwards did 2 pool lengths of breast stroke and 4 of back stroke. Did not have so much energy for this this week.

Relaxed in the spa afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Did not go on Sunday as was still feeling tired and fighting something! Found out that it was a real bug as did not have the stamina to do everything tonight and gave up after 30 minutes on the treadmill. Generally good though.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 15 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 130 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 130 kg
Upright row - 1 sets of 20 at 20 kg
Upright row - 2 sets of 10 at 25 kg - up 5 kg

Rotex - 7 mins at level 4 at 120 - 140 cps

I did 30 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

15 min at 4.6 kph
10 min at 4.2 with -5% gradient - Up 0.2 kph
5 min at 4.2 kph - Up 0.2 kph

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 112 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 29.05minutes and used 200 calories.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session with Tanya and felt quite exhausted afterwards.

Relaxed in the spa afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[odyssey]

i hope you're feeling better and you are doing wonderfully on your exercising. Really great job.

[LittleAnne]

Well a whole week has gone past since I last went to the health club.

Had a good session with Tanya today. Pity there was no music.

Swam 6 lengths of the pool beforehand and a further 2 afterwards. Certainly more energy than I've had for a couple of weeks.

Relaxed in the spa afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

It is two weeks since I was last at the gym! Had a good session and managed to complete the whole session more than I have done for about a month.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 15 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 130 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 130 kg
Upright row - 4 sets of 10 at 25 kg

Rotex - 6 mins at level 4 at 120 - 130 cps

I did 45 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
5 min at 5.0 kph
10 min at 4.2 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.2 kph
10 min at 3.8 with 5% gradient
5 min at 3.8

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 120 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 49.48 minutes and used 346 calories.

Was really pleased that I was able to jog for about a minute at 5.0 kph and for 30 seconds several times during the 5 minutes at that speed.

[LittleAnne]

Well usually I would go to Body Pump today, but because of my course and being late home I went to the gym instead. Was pleased with what I did and was exhausted afterwards.

Started off by just doing 1 of the weight machines. Time taken 5 minutes

Upright row - 4 sets of 10 at 25 kg

Rotex - 6 mins at level 4 at 120 - 130 cps

I did 45 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
5 min at 5.0 kph
10 min at 4.2 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.2 kph
10 min at 3.8 with 5% gradient
5 min at 3.8

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 125 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 49.06 minutes and used 341 calories.

Improved on my jogging today. Managed to do one minute three times in the 5 minute 5.0 kph slot. Very pleased. :thup:

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session with Tanya today. Music returned. :thup: She really got us moving and my upper arms/shoulders were aching by the end.

Swam 8 lengths of the pool beforehand.

No time to relax afterwards as going to the low carb get together in London.

Next session in 2 weeks when I return from Egypt.

[LittleAnne]

Well this is the 3rd gym session in less than a week. Was feeling really tired when I went, but coped well and felt much more awake afterwards.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 15 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 130 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 130 kg
Upright row - 4 sets of 12 at 25 kg - Up 2 reps

Rotex - 7 mins at level 4 at 120 - 130 cps - Up 1 minute

I did 45 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
5 min at 5.0 kph
10 min at 4.2 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.2 kph
10 min at 3.8 with 5% gradient
5 min at 3.8

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 118 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 43.55 minutes and used 298 calories. Interesting that although I did more today I stressed my body less. Shows how your body adapts.

Was really pleased that I was able to jog for one and a half minutes at 5.0 kph and then after 1 minute walking fast jogged for another 90 seconds. Certainly getting there.

[LittleAnne]

Two weeks since I went to aquafit. Was not sure if I would make it today as my guts had been playing up. Anyway, survived OK.

Took it quite easy as my gut muscles were hurting. But a good session. Did not do any extra swimming.

The spa was out of order and there was no hot water for a shower!!!!

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

With my holiday and everything it is over 2 weeks since I last went to the gym. Was not that motivated to go, but knew I had to get back into it. Did not do as much as usual, but it was good.

Rotex - 4 mins at level 5 at 110 - 120 cps - Up 1 level, but down on speed and timing

I did 30 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

15 min at 4.6 kph
10 min at 4.4 with -5% gradient - Up 0.2 kph
5 min at 4.2 kph

Although I wore my heart monitor it was not working properly today.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session with Tanya. Worked a lot harder than last week and my gut muscles were OK.

Just did a little bit of swimming afterwards, 2 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Brilliant. I am back in form after my holiday and even did some more weight lifting exercises. Really pleased. :thup:

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 20 minutes

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Abductor - 2 quick sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 130 kg
Leg Press - 2 quick sets of 20 at 130 kg
Upright row - 3 sets of 15 at 25 kg - Up 3 reps
Left arm side pulldown - 2 sets of 10 at 10 kg - New
Right arm side pulldown - 2 sets of 15 at 10 kg - New
Two handed stomach pull - 2 sets of 10 at 20 kg - New


Rotex - 5 mins at level 5 at 120 - 130 cps - Up 1 minute

I did 45 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
5 min at 5.0 kph
10 min at 4.2 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.2 kph
10 min at 3.8 with 5% gradient
5 min at 3.8

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 120 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 48.26 minutes and used 304 calories.

Was really pleased that I was able to jog for one and a half minutes at 5.0 kph and then after 1 minute walking fast jogged for another 90 seconds. Certainly getting there.

[LittleAnne]

Had another good session with more improvements. Was annoyed that the machine to do my arm exercises was out of order. Tried the stepper machine, but am too small for that as well.

Started off by doing 2 of the weight machines. Time taken 10 minutes

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg - Up 5 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 140 kg - Up 10 kg

Rotex - 6 mins at level 5 at 120 - 130 cps - Up 1 minute

I did 45 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
5 min at 5.0 kph
5 min at 4.2 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.4 with -5% gradient - Up 0.2 kph
5 min at 4.2 kph
10 min at 3.8 with 5% gradient
5 min at 3.8

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 124 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 51.42 minutes and used 339 calories.

[LittleAnne]

Wow, it was January 8th when I last went to Body Pump. I've been ill, had training courses and been on holiday, all of which have stopped me going.

Well I decided to go easy and just use light weights. Had a good session though and hope I will not ache too much tomorrow.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 2 kg weights for most tracks, raising them to 4 kg for the chest track. I used hand weights for the tricep and shoulder track - 1.5 kg each.

Can not go next week either, training course.

[LittleAnne]

Arrived a bit earlier today and so was able to do about 4 lengths of breast stroke and 4 lengths of back stroke before the session.

Had a good session with Tanya and worked a lot harder than the past two weeks. I was feeling much better and no gut muscle twinges, mind you, my inside leg muscles still hurt from Thursday's Body Pump session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had another good session with more improvements. The machine to do my arm exercises is still out of order.

What was brilliant was that I jogged for 4 minutes on the tread mill. :yay: My previous high was 90 seconds. That 5 minutes is not so far away now.

Started off by doing 2 of the weight machines. Time taken 10 minutes

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg - Up 5 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 140 kg - Up 10 kg

Rotex - 6 mins at level 5 at 120 - 130 cps

I did 45 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
5 min at 5.0 kph
5 min at 4.2 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.4 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.4 kph - Up 0.2 kph
10 min at 3.8 with 6% gradient - up 1% gradient
5 min at 3.8

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of ??bpm, was above 112 bpm for ? minutes and used 305 calories. Unfortunately my watch switched itself on again, so I lost the stored information.

[LittleAnne]

Had another good session with more improvements. The machine to do my arm exercises is still out of order.

Started off by doing 2 of the weight machines. Time taken 12 minutes

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg - Up 5 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 140 kg - Up 10 kg

Rotex - 7 mins at level 5 at 120 - 130 cps - Up 1 minute

I did 45 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.8 kph
5 min at 5.0 kph
10 min at 4.4 with -5% gradient - Up 0.2 kph for 5 min
5 min at 4.4 kph
5 min at 4.0 kph with 6% gradient- Up 0.2 kph
5min at 3.8 with 6% gradient
5 min at 3.8

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 115 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 39.53 minutes and used 282 calories.

Just ran for 2 minutes non-stop today.

[LittleAnne]

Did around 2 lengths of breast stroke and 2 of back stroke before the class.

No Tanya today. The girl who took the class was pretty good and repeated exercises until your muscles ached, particlarly your shoulder muscles. A good session.

Booked in for next week.

[LondonIan]

You really do have some 'stick-to-it-ivness'! I'm desperately trying to get back to 'cheat free' and back to the gym.

[LittleAnne]

Pleased to find the arm weight machine was back in use, so spent quite a bit of time on that today.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 22 minutes

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 140 kg
Upright row - 2 sets of 20 at 25 kg
Two handed stomach pull - 1 sets of 20 at 25 kg
Left arm side pulldown - 2 sets of 20 at 5 kg
Right arm side pulldown - 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg
Right arm pull across - 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg
Left arm pull across - 2 sets of 20 at 5 kg

Rotex - 7 mins at level 5 at 120 - 130 cps

I did 30 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.2 with 3% gradient
5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.6 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.0 kph

I wore my heart monitor for the treadmill and rotex. It said I had an average heart rate of 115 bpm, was above 112 bpm for 34.07 minutes and used 204 calories.

No running today. Was quite warn out and think the additional weight exercises took some of the energy out of me.

[LittleAnne]

Just 2 weeks since my last session.

Had a good session and increased my weights since last time. The new shoulder track is a killer and I'm glad I put my weights down to 2 kg for that track. Would not have been able to do that one a year ago, so pleased I could cope.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 4 kg weights for most tracks, raising them to 5 kg for the chest track. I used hand weights for the tricep track - 1.5 kg each and reduced the weights to 2 kg for the shoulder track.

Can not go next week, next session will be after Easter now.

[LittleAnne]

Did around 6 lengths of breast stroke and 4 of back stroke before the class. Really pleased.

No Tanya again today. Ann took the class. A good session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Well, after 2 weeks away it was good to be back.

Did 4 lengths of breast stroke and 4 lengths of back stroke before the class.

Today was Tanya's last session. She is moving on to pastures new, so we will have a new instructor from next week. A good session and I really enjoyed it.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Well 4 weeks since my last session.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 2 kg weights for most tracks, raising them to 4 kg for the chest track. I used hand weights for the tricep track - 1.5 kg each.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A new instructor today, Vicky. She was OK, but strangely we did the whole session with the woggle. I did like the way she did lots of repetitions of the same thing, but when she did the cycle for the third time I was a bit bored and wanted more variety. Wonder what she will do next week. All in all a good session.

Did 4 lengths of breast stroke after the class.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Two weeks on the trot! Was able to increase my weights this week.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 4kg weights for most tracks, raising them to 5 kg for the chest track. I used hand weights for the tricep track - 1.5 kg each. Just used 2Kg for the shoulder track.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Vicky's session was quite different from last week. We only used the woggle towards the end. She certainly makes you use certain muscles a lot so they ache, but I don't get out of breath. All in all a good session.

Did 2 lengths of breast stroke before the class.

Booked in for next week.

[jadefox26]

My goodness!!!! It makes me tired just looking at your fitness regimen, let alone doing it!!! Well done, you're really dedicated and that shows real willpower of wanting to succeed - you're an inspiration :-)

[LittleAnne]

Another good session. Different again, but although the muscles get a lot of use I don't get out of breath.

Did 6 lengths of breast stroke/crawl before the class and 2 lengths afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Two weeks since my last session. Kept the weights the same as last time. Really enjoyed the session and felt my technique was quite good.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 4kg weights for most tracks, raising them to 5 kg for the chest track. Just used 2Kg for the killer shoulder track.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Another good session. Found I got more out of breath today. Don't know if that was because she was working us harder or because I'd used more energy with all the swimming first.

Did 8 lengths of breast stroke and 2 lengths backstroke before the class. Quite pleased with myself.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A really good session. Put my weights up today, back to where I was before Christmas. However, could only do half the session like that. My grip went and so had to lower them again for the tricep track and beyond.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 5kg weights for beginning tracks, raising them to 7 kg for the chest track. Lowered them to 4 Kg for the tricep track and following ones and just used 2Kg for the killer shoulder track.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Another good session, but I am getting bored with repeating the same thing three times. Did suggest some alternatives afterwards. Heard that Tanya now does the Sunday session. In a few weeks may try swapping to that session instead.

Did 8 lengths of breast stroke before the class and another 2 lengths afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A really good session, even better than last week. Put my weights up today, back to where I was before Christmas and kept them up throughout.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 5kg weights for most tracks, raising them to 7 kg for the chest track. Lowered them to 4 Kg for the shoulder track which is up 2 kg from previous weeks.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Chris took the class today and I was dreading it. She has not been that good in the past. She was much better today and although there was not the variety she did get me out of breath!

Did 10 lengths of breast stroke before the class and another 2 lengths afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Another really good session, even better than last week. Kept my weights as last week and increased them for a couple of tracks. My shoulders and arms really ached.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 5kg weights for most tracks, raising them to 7 kg for the chest and bicep track.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Really getting bored with Vikki. She is OK, but does not sparkle and enthuse and the routines are not that demanding. So in a couple of weeks may give up on her.

Did 2 lengths of breast stroke afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a better session with Vikki today. It was still repetitive, but a lot better. She will not be around next week. My plans to switch to Sunday have been thwarted as this weeks has been cancelled and the person doing it is changing again!

Did 10 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 2 lengths afterwards. Was pleased with my efforts and my cheeks got really hot!

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session today. Mandy was away. Really got my shoulder muscles aching.

As I was really tired I did not do any additional swimming today.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session today, but Vicki is boring.

No time for any additional swimming today.

No session next week as will be away with the Brownies.

[LittleAnne]

Well it is 3 weeks since my last aquafit session and infact 3 weeks since I did any formal exercise.

Had a good session today, quite enjoyed it. The pool had loads of sand in it, don't know how that got there.

Did 4 lengths of breast stroke before and 2 lengths afterwards. I can feel that I have lost some of my muscle power already as my arms and chest ached.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session today, glad they had cleaned the pool out.

Arrived just in time, so no time for swimming beforehand and no time afterwards as I was off to the hairdressers.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Well, it was 16 March the last time I went to the gym and what is given below is what I did then.

Started off by doing 3 of the weight machines. Time taken 22 minutes

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 140 kg
Upright row - 2 sets of 20 at 25 kg
Two handed stomach pull - 1 sets of 20 at 25 kg
Left arm side pulldown - 2 sets of 20 at 5 kg
Right arm side pulldown - 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg
Right arm pull across - 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg
Left arm pull across - 2 sets of 20 at 5 kg

Rotex - 7 mins at level 5 at 120 - 130 cps

I did 30 minutes on the treadmill as follows:

5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.2 with 3% gradient
5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.6 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.6 kph
5 min at 4.0 kph

Well now today I just stayed for 30 minutes and just did the treadmill, so

I did 30 minutes on the treadmill as follows:
15 min at 4.0 kph
15 min at 4.0 with -4.5% gradient

I was quite worn out doing this and it shows how much conditioning I've lost. But was really pleased that I went and felt better afterwards. Now I must maintain this and get better. Hopefully I'll be there again on Wednesday and can add in some weights.

[LittleAnne]

So just two days later I am back at the gym and did 2 weights exercises as well. The walking on the treadmill was certainly easier today. I wore my heart monitor and it only showed my heart rate getting up to around 112 as a maximum, so will need to put more effort in next time!

Abductor - 2 slow sets of 20 at 30 kg
Abductor - 2 fast sets of 20 at 30 kg
Leg Press - 2 slow sets of 20 at 100 kg
Leg Press - 2 fast sets of 20 at 100 kg

I did 30 minutes on the treadmill as follows:
20 min at 4.0 kph
10 min at 4.0 with -5% gradient

[LittleAnne]

No Vikki today, Sue took the session, but she was not too bad. Quite enjoyed the session and felt that I had worked.

Did 10 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 4 lengths afterwards. I think that that was the most I have ever done and it was not so difficult.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Unfortunately it was 6 days before I got back to the gym. However, had a good session and did 3 more extra activities. It was pretty warm in there and had to give up on the treadmill after 20 minutes.

I wore my heart monitor and watch, which works now it has a new battery. Although I felt I was working hard my heart rate maximum was still only around 117 and then not for long.

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg - up 5 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 110 kg - up 10 kg
Upright row - 2 slow sets of 20 at 15 kg
2 handed stomach pull - 2 slow sets at 20 kg

Rotex - 3 mins at level 3 at 125 - 135 cps

I did 20 minutes on the treadmill as follows:
5 min at 4.2 kph - up 0.2 kph
5 min at 4.2 with 5% gradient
5 min at 4.2 kph - up 0.2 kph
5 min at 4.2 with -5% gradient

[LittleAnne]

Sue again today. Felt quite tired today and did not give it 100%. Left about 10 mins early to get ready for the LC picnic.

Not booked in for next week as will be away.

[LittleAnne]

No Vikki today, we had Robin instead. Quite a good session, even though I do not like the way he does circuits.

Did 4 lengths of breast stroke and 2 lengths of back stroke before the session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

After 4 weeks Vikki was back today. Apparently she had got married and was on her honeymoon. Quite a good session, but could have done more.

Did 4 lengths of breast stroke and 4 lengths of back stroke before the session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A reasonably good session with Vikki. I felt quite tired, so for once was pleased that she was not working us too hard. Did a lot of work with the woggles and got quite cold by the end.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A reasonably good session with Vikki. Felt much more energised this week.

Swam 8 lengths of breast stroke before the session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A reasonably good session with Vikki. Worked well.

Swam just 1 length of breast stroke before the session.

No more aquafit until 16 October. Holiday in Canada and then Druscilla's Farm with the Brownies.

[LittleAnne]

Well after 3 weeks it was back to aquafit today. A reasonably good session with Vikki. Worked well.

Swam 4 length of breast stroke before the session and another 4 lengths afterwards. Was very pleased with that and it showed the cold had not taken it all out of me. Did make my arms ache though.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Well after 2,5 months I made it back to the gym. I am probably 7 pounds or so heavier as well! My last session was on 4 August. Anyway had a good session and was not as unfit as I thought I would be. Really glad I went.

My session lasted for 50 minutes. I wore my heart monitor and watch for the whole session, but it only really registers when you do cardio vascular work. Got my heart rate up to over 130 at one point. The watch says I spent 20 minutes in the zone which for a 25 min cardio session is not bad, but this only amounted to 163 calories burnt off. This is what I did:

I did 5 minutes on the treadmill at 4.5 kph

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 30 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 2 slow sets of 20 at 20 kg
1 handed front pull - RHS - 20 at 15 kg
1 handed front pull - LHS - 10 at 15 kg

Rotex - 5 mins at level 2 at 125 - 135 cps

I did 15 minutes on the treadmill as follows:
5 min at 4.0 with 5% gradient
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.5 with -5% gradient

I hope to go again on Thursday.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session lasting 60 minutes and improved quite a bit on Tuesday. I wore my heart monitor and watch for the whole session, but it only really registers when you do cardio vascular work. Got my heart rate up to 140 at one point. The watch says I spent 31 minutes in the zone which for a 31 min cardio session is not bad! This amounted to 253 calories burnt off.

This is what I did:

I did 5 minutes on the treadmill at 4.8 kph - Up 0.3 kph

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg - up 5 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 2 slow sets of 20 at 20 kg
1 handed front pull - RHS - 2 sets of 20 at 15 kg - up 1 set
1 handed front pull - LHS - 2 sets if 10 at 15 kg- up 1 set

Rotex - 6 mins at level 2 at 125 - 135 cps - Up 1 minute

I did 20 minutes on the treadmill as follows: - Up 5 minutes
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.5 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.1 kph
5 min at 4.1 with 5% gradient

I hope to go again on Sunday.

[LittleAnne]

A reasonably good session with Vikki today. Worked well. Do wish she had some personality though and did not do so many repeats of the exercises.

Swam 6 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 4 lengths afterwards. So pleased with that. Arms did not ache as much as last week.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

First time I've been to the gym on a Sunday since Easter, I think. Had a good session lasting 65 minutes and improved quite a bit on Thursday. I wore my heart monitor and watch for the whole session, but it only really registers when you do cardio vascular work. The watch says I spent 26 minutes in the zone which for a 32 min cardio session is OK. This amounted to 175 calories burnt off.

This is what I did:

I did 5 minutes on the treadmill at 4.8 kph

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 35 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 2 slow sets of 20 at 20 kg
1 handed front pull - RHS - 2 sets of 20 at 15 kg
1 handed front pull - LHS - 2 sets of 12 at 15 kg - Up 2 reps
Side pull down - RHS - 2 sets of 15 at 10 kg - new
Side pull down - LHS - 2 sets of 20 at 5 kg - new

Rotex - 7 mins at level 2 at 125 - 135 cps - Up 1 minute

I did 20 minutes on the treadmill as follows:
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.5 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.1 kph
5 min at 4.1 with 5% gradient

I hope to go again on Tuesday.

[LittleAnne]

Unfortunately did not make it on Tuesday or Wednesday evening. Working at home today and so went in the morning before lunch. That should get my metabolism going!

Had a good session lasting 70 minutes and improved quite a bit on Sunday. I wore my heart monitor and watch for the whole session, but it only really registers when you do cardio vascular work. I did 25 minutes of weights. The watch says I spent 24 minutes in the zone which for a 32 min cardio session is OK. This amounted to 168 calories burnt off.

This is what I did:

I did 5 minutes on the treadmill at 4.8 kph

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg - Up 5 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 2 slow sets of 20 at 20 kg
1 handed front pull - RHS - 2 sets of 20 at 15 kg
1 handed front pull - LHS - 2 sets of 15 at 15 kg - Up 3 reps
Side pull down - RHS - 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg - Up 5 reps
Side pull down - LHS - 2 sets of 20 at 5 kg
Two handed front pull down - 2 sets of 20 at 25 kg -new

Rotex - 7 mins at level 2 at 125 - 135 cps

I did 20 minutes on the treadmill as follows:
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.5 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.1 kph
5 min at 4.1 with 5% gradient

I hope to go again on Sunday.

[LittleAnne]

A reasonably good session with Chris today. Apparently Vikki has now left and Chris has taken over. She has improved a lot since she first took the class and even had a chat with me! Worked well. Not to many jumps into the barrell.

Swam 6 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 6 lengths afterwards. So pleased with that. Did not need to rest inbetween the lengths.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a half day from work and decided to go to the gym mid afternoon.

Had a good session lasting 75 minutes and improved a bit on Thursday. I wore my heart monitor and watch for the whole session, but it only really registers when you do cardio vascular work. I did 25 minutes of weights. The watch says I spent 21 minutes in the zone which for a 37 min cardio session is going downward. This amounted to 178 calories burnt off.

This is what I did:

I did 5 minutes on the treadmill at 4.8 kph

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 2 slow sets of 20 at 20 kg
1 handed front pull - RHS - 2 sets of 20 at 15 kg
1 handed front pull - LHS - 2 sets of 15 at 15 kg
Side pull down - RHS - 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg
Side pull down - LHS - 2 sets of 10 at 10 kg - Up 5 kg
Two handed front pull down - 2 sets of 20 at 25 kg

Rotex - 7 mins at level 2 at 125 - 135 cps

I did 25 minutes on the treadmill as follows: - Up 5 mins
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.5 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.1 kph
5 min at 4.1 with 5% gradient
5 min at 4.1 kph

I hope to go again on Thursday.

[LittleAnne]

Quite a good session with Chris. It was better than last week with not so many changes after just one or two repetitions. Needs more variety though.

Swam 8 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 6 lengths afterwards. So very pleased with that. I think that is the most I have ever swum in this pool. Did not need to rest inbetween the lengths.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session lasting 75 minutes and improved a bit on Tuesday. I wore my heart monitor and watch for the whole session, but it only really registers when you do cardio vascular work. I did 25 minutes of weights. The watch says I spent 28 minutes in the zone which for a 33 min cardio session is not bad. This amounted to 184 calories burnt off.

This is what I did:

I did 5 minutes on the treadmill at 4.9 kph - Up 0.1 kph

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 120 kg
Upright row - 2 slow sets of 20 at 20 kg
1 handed front pull - RHS - 2 sets of 20 at 15 kg
1 handed front pull - LHS - 2 sets of 15 at 15 kg
Side pull down - RHS - 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg
Side pull down - LHS - 2 sets of 20 at 5 kg
Two handed front pull down - 2 sets of 20 at 25 kg
Reverse front pull down - RHS - 1 set of 10 at 5 kg - New
Reverse front pull down - RHS - 1 set of 10 at 5 kg - New

Rotex - 8 mins at level 2 at 125 - 135 cps - Up 1 minute

I did 20 minutes on the treadmill as follows:
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.7 with -5% gradient - Up 0.2 kph
5 min at 4.5 kph - Up 0.4 kph
5 min at 4.1 with 5% gradient

I hope to go again on Tuesday.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session, but only stayed for 30 minutes. I really improved on my arm exercises, but was worn out by the end and so came home! I wore my heart monitor and watch for the whole session, but it only really registers when you do cardio vascular work. I did 25 minutes of weights. The watch says I spent 5 minutes in the zone and this amounted to 67 calories burnt off, however, in effect it will have been a lot more.

This is what I did:

I did 5 minutes on the treadmill at 4.9 kph

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg
Upright row - 2 slow sets of 20 at 25 kg - Up 5 kg
1 handed front pull - RHS - 2 sets of 15 at 20 kg - Up 5 kg
1 handed front pull - LHS - 2 sets of 5 at 20 kg - Up 5 kg
Side pull down - RHS - 2 sets of 10 at 15 kg - Up 5 kg
Side pull down - LHS - 1 sets of 10 at 10 kg - Up 5 kg
Two handed front pull down - 2 sets of 20 at 30 kg - Up 5 kg
Reverse front pull down - RHS - 1 set of 20 at 5 kg, 1 set 10 at 10 kg - New
Reverse front pull down - RHS - 1 set of 20 at 5 kg, 1 set 10 at 10 kg - New

[LittleAnne]

An OK session with Chris. Still needs more variety, had a word with her afterwards. Wonder what next week will bring.

Swam 10 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 6 lengths afterwards. So very pleased with that. That is the most I have ever swum in this pool. Did not need to rest inbetween the lengths.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Just concentrated on the CV stuff today. Needed to get home as a friend was coming to dinner. Had a good session, 38 mins of CV work. Unfortunately the machines interfered with my heart monitor watch, so did not get an accurate calorie figure. Believe it to be in the order of 170.

This is what I did:

I did 5 minutes on the treadmill at 4.9 kph

Rotex - 8 mins at level 2 at 130 - 140 cps

I did 25 minutes on the treadmill as follows:
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.7 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.1 with 6% gradient - up 1%
5 min at 4.5 kph - up 0.4 kph

[AFwife]

WOO HOO the meet is getting closer and closer....I'm so excited. Can't wait to see ya again.

:)

[LittleAnne]

An OK session with Chris. Gosh, it was really boring today, she needs to build in more variety.

Swam 6 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 14 lengths afterwards. That is the most I have ever swum and so was really pleased. My stamina is improving so much.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A reasonable session with Chris today. She did get us moving more and my interest was kept for longer.

Swam 10 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 10 lengths afterwards. Very pleased with that.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

It is three weeks since I last was at the gym. Had a good session lasting 65 minutes and had not lost a lot of form over the 3 weeks. I wore my heart monitor and watch for the whole session, but it only really registers when you do cardio vascular work. I did 25 minutes of weights. The watch says I spent 30 minutes in the zone which for a 31 min cardio session is not bad. This amounted to 210 calories burnt off.

This is what I did:

I did 5 minutes on the treadmill at 4.9 kph

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 130 kg - Up 10 kg
Upright row - 2 slow sets of 20 at 20 kg
1 handed front pull - RHS - 2 sets of 20 at 15 kg
1 handed front pull - LHS - 2 sets of 15 at 15 kg
Two handed front pull down - 2 sets of 20 at 25 kg
Reverse front pull down - RHS - 2 set of 10 at 10 kg
Reverse front pull down - RHS - 2 set of 10 at 10 kg

Rotex - 6 mins at level 2 at 125 - 135 cps

I did 20 minutes on the treadmill as follows:
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.1 kph
5 min at 3.9 kph
5 min at 3.7 kph

I hope to go again on Thursday.

[LittleAnne]

Chris was away today. Did not catch the name of her replacement. We had a really good session and I came away feeling I had had a good work out, particularly my arms and shoulders.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Chris was back today. An OK session, but I do get bored with her and lose interest. Must decide what to do in the New Year about this class as it is not doing so much for me.

Swum a couple of lengths of breast stroke before the session, but found this hard going, probably as a result of my cold this week.

No session for the next 2 weeks, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, so booked in for next Friday morning as I am off work.

[LittleAnne]

No aquafit on Saturday as it is Christmas Day. Went to a session on Christmas Eve as had the day off work. Not sure who took the session, it was quite good and she kept us moving for the full 45 minutes. She did not use the woggles however, so could have done with using them as well, but a good session.

Swum a couple of lengths of breast stroke and back stroke before the session, but as last week did find this quite hard going.

Aim to book in for Sunday 2nd January on Monday.

[LittleAnne]

Well after almost 3 weeks I was back at the gym. Was pleased at what I did. Stayed for around 45 minutes of which just 8 was cv.

This is what I did:

I did 6 minutes on the treadmill at 4.9 kph

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 130 kg
Upright row - 2 slow sets of 15 at 25 kg
Two handed front pull down - 2 sets of 15 at 35 kg
Reverse front pull down - RHS - 2 sets of 10 at 10 kg
Reverse front pull down - LHS - 2 sets of 10 at 5 kg
1 handed front pull - RHS - 2 sets of 8 at 20 kg
1 handed front pull - LHS - 2 sets of 5 at 20 kg
Side pull down - RHS - 2 sets of 10 at 15 kg
Side pull down - LHS - 2 sets of 10 at 10 kg

Rotex - 2 mins at level 2 at 125 - 135 cps

[LittleAnne]

Booked in to do aquafit. Just a few of us, but the instructor did not show up. So instead I did about 15 minutes of aqua exercises and swum 8 lengths of breast stroke. Pity about the class, but at least I did do some exercise.

Next clas Sunday 2nd January.

[LittleAnne]

Had a half hour session on the treadmill tonight. I'm pleased that I have been to the gym or pool 4 times in the last week and am booked in for Sunday and Monday.

This is what I did for 30 minutes on the treadmill:
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.7 kph
5 min at 4.9 kph
5 min at 4.9 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.0 kph
5 min at 4.0 with 5% gradient

Came away very hot and sweaty and know that I had burned at least 130 calories, but for my weight and size probably over 160 calories. Felt chuffed with myself, so its doing positive things to my hormones.

[LittleAnne]

Jill took the session today. Did not know she did aquafit, I've had her for Body Pump before. It was a really good session and my arm muscles were aching by the end.

Swum a 8 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 2 afterwards.

Was feeling great afterwards and the full up feeling had gone.

Have decided not to book in next Saturday, but to go on Sunday instead.

[LittleAnne]

Monday morning was a Bank Holiday and so I decided to try out a new class at the gym. This was "nice and easy". I think the class is mainly aimed at retired people, judging by the others, but it gave me a good workout and I certainly glowed. Found the coordination quite difficult and think I might go again, once I'm retired.

Enjoyable.

[LittleAnne]

I went to the gym today rather than aquafit.

This is what I did:

I did 6 minutes on the treadmill at 4.9 kph

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 40 kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 130 kg

Rotex - 10 mins at level 2 at 125 - 135 cps

The session lasting 35 minutes. I wore my heart monitor and watch for the whole session, but it only really registers when you do cardio vascular work. I did 12 minutes of weights. The watch says I spent 15 minutes in the zone which for a 16 min cardio session is not bad. This amounted to 103 calories burnt off.

[LittleAnne]

Lisa was back taking the session today. It was really good and I enjoyed what we did. Really worked hard.

Swum 6 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 2 afterwards.

Booked in for next Sunday and also BodyPump for Thursday.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session lasting 55 minutes. I wore my heart monitor and watch for the whole session, but it only really registers when you do cardio vascular work. The watch says I spent 14 minutes in the zone which for a 21 min cardio session is just OK. This amounted to 135 calories burnt off. I did about 25 minutes of weights.

This is what I did:

I did 6 minutes on the treadmill at 4.9 kph

Abductor - 4 slow sets of 20 at 45 kg - Up 5 Kg
Leg Press - 4 slow sets of 20 at 140 kg - Up 10 Kg
Upright row - 2 slow sets of 15 at 25 kg
Two handed front pull down - 2 sets of 20 at 35 kg
Reverse front pull down - RHS - 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg
Reverse front pull down - LHS - 2 sets of 20 at 10kg

I did 15 minutes on the treadmill as follows:
5 min at 4.5 kph
5 min at 4.5 with -5% gradient
5 min at 4.1 kph

[LittleAnne]

Well, it was last June when I attended the last session of BodyPump.

Had a really good session. It was hard work and I kept the weights to the minimum. My legs ached the most and I stiffened up during the session, but I loved it. I did not realise just how much I had missed it. Although all the tracks had changed the types of moves were the same and so it was easy to keep up.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 2kg weights.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a great session with Lisa. It was really good and I enjoyed what we did. Really worked hard.

Swum 4 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 4 afterwards.

Booked in for next Sunday and also BodyPump on Sunday.

[LittleAnne]

Did this class 2 weeks ago in the morning. I think nice and easy is a bit of a misnoma as for me it gives me a pretty good workout. Shows just how unfit I am. Had an enjoyable session with Sandra. It was not too packed and so we were not forever banging into each other.

Hope to go again in 2 weeks time as am mentoring next Monday.

[LittleAnne]

Had a great session with Lisa. It was really good and I enjoyed what we did. Really worked hard.

Did not do any swimming as booked into BodyPump.

Booked in for next Sunday.

[LittleAnne]

Did not go to the Thursday class because of stomach cramps.

Went to the technique class first and did some alternatives to the exercises I find hard to do.

Had a really good session. It was not as hard work as last time, but still kept the weights to the minimum.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 2kg weights and 1.5 kg hand weights.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

This was my first class with Lisa who also takes Sunday aquafit.

Had a really good session. Its certainly getting easier and was able to increase my weights for the first two tracks.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 4 kg weights for the warm up and chest track then reduced them to 2kg and used 1.5 kg hand weights when plates were used.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had another great session with Lisa. It was really good and I enjoyed what we did. Really worked hard, but did not feel quite so energetic today.

Did not do any swimming as booked into BodyPump.

No more classes for around 3 weeks as off on my Caribbean cruise.

[LittleAnne]

Jill was not there today and so Lisa took the class.

Had a really good session and increased my weights for the bicep track as well.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 4 kg weights for the warm up, chest and bicept tracks. Used 2 kg for the rest and 1.5 kg hand weights.

No session next week as away.

[LittleAnne]

Two weeks since I did this class.

Had an enjoyable session with Sandra. It was not too packed and so we were not forever banging into each other. However, as well as getting puffed, I found that I kept losing the plot and was not as good at the coordination as I thought I would be. Certainly got my leg muscles going.

This class has moved from 8 pm to 6 15 pm in the new timetable. Will see if I continue going after my cruise.

[LittleAnne]

Great to be back. Would have gone last week except the new timetable I had suggested it had moved by an hour. All lies!!! A great session with Lisa. My little toe was still tender and I could really feel it as the session progressed. Need the nerves to calm down in this area.

Before the session I did 4 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A good session with Lisa, but we had to do it without music. It was cold in the pool as the air above was cool. My little toe was still tender, but a lot better than last week.

Before the session I did 4 lengths of breast stroke and another 4 afterwards.

Next week I've booked in for Body Pump as I'll be at Church Parade at this time.

[LittleAnne]

Well 11th January was the last time I visited the gym.

Felt good to be back, but with my cold I did not want to do a great deal. I found the 15 minutes I did on the treadmill quite hard going and wonder how much of that was to do with my cold.

This is what I did:
Treadmill - 15 min at 4.0 kph
Abductor - 4 sets of 20 reps at 30 kg

[LittleAnne]

Pushed myself to go back to the gym this evening and afterwards felt better for it. I did a little better than Monday, but I can really feel how much muscle tone and stamina I have lost in the last 3 weeks. At least my toe is finally healed.

This is what I did:
Treadmill - 15 min at 4.1 kph - Up 0.1 kph
Abductor - 4 sets of 20 reps at 35 kg - Up 5 kg
Leg Press - 4 sets of 20 reps at 110 kg - New

[LittleAnne]

Went to the gym again. This time in mid afternoon. It was nice and quiet and had a good session. Did some new things.

This is what I did:
Treadmill - 15 min at 4.1 kph
Arm exercises
Pull Downs - 2 sets of 20 at 25 kg
Reverse pull downs - left hand: 2 sets of 20 at 5 kg
Reverse pull downs - right hand: 2 sets of 20 at 5 kg
Side pull downs - left hand: 2 sets of 20 at 5 kg
Side pull downs - right hand: 2 sets of 20 at 5 kg
Stomach pulls - 2 sets of 20 at 25 kg
Rotex - 3 minutes at level 1, 120 - 130 kph

Felt good afterwards and glowed nicely!

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session at the gym. Was pleased to see that I did better than when I last went a week and a half ago.

This is what I did:
Treadmill - 15 min at 4.2 kph - Up 0.1 kph
Abductor - 4 sets of 20 reps at 35 kg
Leg Press - 4 sets of 20 reps at 120 kg - Up 10 Kg
Arm exercises
Pull Downs - 1 set of 20 at 25 kg
Pull Downs - 1 set of 20 at 30 kg - Up 5 Kg
Reverse pull downs - left hand: 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg - Up 5 Kg
Reverse pull downs - right hand: 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg - Up 5 Kg
Side pull downs - left hand: 2 sets of 10 at 10 kg - Up 5 Kg
Side pull downs - right hand: 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg - Up 5 Kg
Stomach pulls - 1 set of 20 at 25 kg
Stomach pulls - 1 set of 20 at 30 kg Up 5 Kg

Felt good afterwards.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session at the gym.

This is what I did:
Treadmill - 15 min at 4.3 kph - Up 0.1 kph
Abductor - 4 sets of 20 reps at 35 kg
Leg Press - 4 sets of 20 reps at 120 kg
Arm exercises
Upright rows - 2 sets of 20 at 15 kg - new
Pull Downs - 2 sets of 20 at 30 kg
Reverse pull downs - left hand: 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg
Reverse pull downs - right hand: 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg
Side pull downs - left hand: 2 sets of 10 at 10 kg
Side pull downs - right hand: 2 sets of 20 at 10 kg
Stomach pulls - 1 set of 20 at 25 kg
Stomach pulls - 1 set of 20 at 30 kg

Felt good afterwards.

[LittleAnne]

A good session with the new Lisa. As it was before Easter that I last went I found it surprisingly easy. Did find a couple of muscles complaining doing a few of the exercises.

After the session I did 2 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week and then there will be another long gap whilst I'm in the US.

[LittleAnne]

There was a space, so was able to do this session on Tuesday morning. A good session with the old Lisa. Muscles did not complain as much, but really felt tired by the end as did not have a lot of spare energy!

After the session I did 2 lengths of breast stroke.

Next week I'll be at Heathrow, so no booking this session again for a while.

[LittleAnne]

Did not make the gym this week!

A good session with the new Lisa, but found I did get a bit bored at times. Not that many there today.

Before the session I did 4 lengths of breast stroke.

Nothing more now till I get back for the US at the start of June.

[LittleAnne]

There was a space, so was able to do this session on Tuesday morning. A great session with Lisa. After about 4 weeks away the muscles really felt it, particularly in the shoulders and upper thighs. Pleased that I went.

After the session I did 2 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A good session with the other Lisa. I really enjoyed the session and felt that I worked quite hard.

After the session I did 4 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A great 45 minute session with Lisa. She really makes you work hard and I can feel it whilst I'm doing it.

After the session I did 6 lengths of breast stroke. Glad that I am building this up again.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Well 27th April was the last time I visited the gym.

As it was hot I did not want to push myself too much. Did 30 minutes straight on the treadmill, so that should have been good for my stamina.

This is what I did:
Treadmill - 30 min
5 min at 3.5 kph
5 min at 3.7 kph
5 min at 3.9 kph
5 min at 4.1 kph
5 min at 4.1 kph -5% gradient
5 min at 3.9 kph -5% gradient

Was hot and sweaty afterwards and my limbs felt a bit stiff. Did do my stretches, so hope that helped.

[LittleAnne]

Well, Lisa did not turn up today. Apparently 10 mins after the class was due to start she phoned in sick! Bet that was to do with the really hot day in prospect. So there were about 16 dissapointed punters.

So instead I did about 15 minutes of aqua on my own and then swam 13 lengths of breast stroke. That was good.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

This class was great. The first time I've been on a Monday afternoon. The 45 minute session was really hectic and I could feel my muscles getting a real workout.

After the session I did 2 lengths of breast stroke.

[LittleAnne]

Lisa was back this week and we had a good session. Enjoyed it and felt quite exhausted.

After the session I did 6 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Well it was 31 January when I last did a Body Pump class, almost 6 months.

Ann took this class and will try to go each Monday evening.

Had a really good session and enjoyed it a lot. Thought I would find it really hard going, but it was not too bad.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/sprite10.gif Did the session with 2kg weights for all tracks. Used 1.5 kg hand weights as well.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Felt a bit tired today. Had a good session with Lisa, but felt it was a bit of an effort.

Before and after the session I did 4 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

This class was great. The 45 minute session was really hectic. Did not do any swimming as I'm off to Body Pump later.

[LittleAnne]

Had a really good session and enjoyed it a lot. It was certainly easier than last week.

Did the session with 2kg weights for most tracks and used 4 kg for the chest and biceps tracks. Used 1.5 kg hand weights as well.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session with Lisa. Did not feel I was stretched that much.

After the session I did 6 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a really good session and made a lot of progress.

Did the session with 4kg weights for most tracks and used 2 kg for the tricep and shoulder tracks. Used 1.5 kg hand weights as well for squats and shoulder tracks.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Three days in the row at the gym for classes, that has to be good!

A great 45 minute session with Lisa. She really makes you work hard and I can feel it whilst I'm doing it.

I could certainly feel that I had used the muscles at BodyPump. I think this really stretched them out.

Before and after the session I did 4 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good session with Lisa. Got qute puffy, but could have had more variety, especially on the arms.

After the session I did 6 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week, but may not be able to go.

[LittleAnne]

Made more progress today. Hot and sweaty, but really enjoyed it.

Did the session with 4kg weights for most tracks and used 5 kg for the chest track. Used 1.5 kg hand weights as well for squats and shoulder tracks.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A great 45 minute session with Lisa. She really makes you work hard and I can feel it whilst I'm doing it.

After the session I did 6 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week, but don't think I'll be able to go.

[LittleAnne]

Ann took the class today, instead of Lisa. Had a good session and some of the muscles in my legs got a real work out.

No time for swimming today.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Made more progress today. Hot and sweaty, but really enjoyed it.

Did the session with 4kg weights for most tracks and used 7 kg for the chest track. Used 1.5 kg hand weights as well for squats and shoulder tracks.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A great 45 minute session with Lisa. Lots to do

Swum 4 lengths of breast stroke before and after the session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

First Thursday session with Lisa. Had a good session, very similar to Monday.

Did the session with 4kg weights for most tracks and used 7 kg for the chest track. Used 1.5 kg hand weights as well for squats and shoulder tracks. Have decided to do squats rather than lunges for that track.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A great 45 minute session with Mandy. Lots to do and got quite huffy puffy during the session.

Swum 6 lengths of breast stroke before the session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Lisa was back again today. Had an OK session, but did get a bit bored with the routines.

Swam 4 lengths of breast stroke after the session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Made more progress today. Felt exhausted by the end.

There are 10 tracks:

Warm up - 5 kg
Squats - 1.5 kg hand weights
Chest - 7 kg
Back - 5 kg
Triceps - 4 kg
Biceps - 4 kg
Lunges (squats) - 1.5 kg hand weights
Shoulder - 1.5 hand weights & 4 kg
Abs
Stretch out

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A great 45 minute session with Lisa. Lots to do

Swum 2 lengths of breast stroke before and 4 lengths after the session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Exhausting. Was able to do the same as Monday evening.

There are 10 tracks:

Warm up - 5 kg
Squats - 1.5 kg hand weights
Chest - 7 kg
Back - 5 kg
Triceps - 4 kg
Biceps - 4 kg
Lunges (squats) - 1.5 kg hand weights
Shoulder - 1.5 hand weights & 4 kg
Abs
Stretch out

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A great 45 minute session with an unknown trainer. Lots to do and really felt my muscles working.

Swum 6 lengths of breast stroke before the session and 4 afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Ann took the class again today, instead of Lisa. Had a good session and enjoyed it.

As on Friday swum 6 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 4 afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Torture! Feeling very tired from the anithistamine tablets so only did the 45 minute session at half pace. Kept yawning and developed hiccups too.

Next week I'll be away on Brownie holiday and then away at Shelagh's. So next session will be at the start of September.

[LittleAnne]

A great 45 minute session with Mandy. Lots to do and got quite huffy puffy during the session. Had a much better session than on Tuesday. Energy levels appeared to be OK.

Swum 2 lengths of breast stroke before the session and 2 lengths afterwards.

Won't be able to go for the next 2 weeks, so must remember to book in for 3 weeks time.

[LittleAnne]

Leanne was surposed to take the session instead of Lisa, but no one turned up. It was a full class as well.

So swum 12 lengths of breast stroke instead.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Glad to say that Lisa was there this week. Leanne apparently had just forgotten last week!! Had a pretty good session.

Swum 5 lengths of breast stroke before the session and another 6 afterwards.

Next week I'll be away.

[LittleAnne]

Exhausting and sweaty! Did not realise it was 4 weeks since I last went. Did not reduce my weights that much. Some of the tracks had changed over that time.

There are 10 tracks:

Warm up - 4 kg on bar
Squats - 2 kg hand weights
Chest - 4 kg
Back - 4 kg
Triceps - 4 kg
Biceps - 4 kg
Lunges (squats) - 2 kg hand weights
Shoulder - 1.5 hand weights & 2 kg
Abs
Stretch out

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Exhausting and sweaty!

There are 10 tracks:

Warm up - 4 kg on bar
Squats - 1.5 kg hand weights
Chest - 5 kg
Back - 4 kg
Triceps - 4 kg
Biceps - 4 kg
Lunges (squats) - 2 kg hand weights
Shoulder - 1.5 hand weights & 4 kg
Abs
Stretch out

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A great 45 minute session with Lisa. Lots to do. Got quite out of breath at some points and really felt my upper leg and shoulder muscles being worked.

Swum 2 lengths of breast stroke before and after the session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Great session, not so sweaty as Monday.

There are 10 tracks:

Warm up - 5 kg on bar
Squats - 1.5 kg hand weights
Chest - 7 kg
Back - 5 kg
Triceps - 4 kg
Biceps - 4 kg
Lunges (squats) - 1.5 kg hand weights
Shoulder - 1.5 hand weights & 4 kg
Abs
Stretch out

Last Thursday morning session as I will be in college in the future.

[LittleAnne]

A great 45 minute session with Serena. Made a change from Lisa.

Swum 4 lengths of breast stroke before and after the session.

Booked in for next Saturday and BodyPump on Sunday.

[LittleAnne]

Great session, Ann was back. Felt exhausted by the end, but exhilarated

There are 10 tracks:

Warm up - 5 kg on bar
Squats - 1.5 kg hand weights
Chest - 7 kg
Back - 5 kg
Triceps - 5 kg
Biceps - 5 kg
Lunges (squats) - 1.5 kg hand weights
Shoulder - 1.5 hand weights & 4 kg
Abs
Stretch out

Not sure what my timings will be next week, so not booked in for next Monday.

[LittleAnne]

A great 45 minute session with Lisa. Lots to do. Got quite out of breath at some points and really felt my shoulder muscles being worked.

Swum 2 lengths of breast stroke before and after the session.

[LittleAnne]

Well after around 6 months it was back to aquafit on Saturday. Chris still takes the session. It was OK, but too manic for me, not enough repetition of the same moves. Discovered I had quite tight muscles at the start. Probably from all that walking upstairs on Thursday and Friday!

It was great to see some old friends again. No time for additional swimming.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Good session with Kate. My first time on a Sunday. My leg muscles were tight. Still think its to do with walking up and down stairs!

There are 10 tracks:

Warm up - 5 kg on bar
Squats - 1.5 kg hand weights
Chest - 7 kg
Back - 5 kg
Triceps - 5 kg
Biceps - 5 kg
Lunges (squats) - 1.5 kg hand weights
Shoulder - 1.5 hand weights & 4 kg
Abs
Stretch out

Booked in for next Sunday.

[LittleAnne]

Was feeling pretty tired when I arrived. The class with Chris seemed a little better today. Did not have the aching muscles from last week. Afterwards I felt much more refreshed.

Afterwards I swum 2 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Good session with Kate. Did not do quite as well as last week!

There are 10 tracks:

Warm up - 5 kg on bar
Squats - 1.5 kg hand weights
Chest - 7 kg
Back - 5 kg
Triceps - 4 kg
Biceps - 4 kg
Lunges (squats) - 1.5 kg hand weights
Shoulder - 1.5 hand weights
Abs
Stretch out

Can't go next Sunday, Church Parade.

[LittleAnne]

The class with Chris seemed a lot better today.

I swum 4 lengths before and 2 lengths of breast stroke afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

A good class with Chris today.

I swum 4 lengths of breast stroke afterwards.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Good session with Kate. As I'd had a cold this week decided to reduce my weights a bit for comfort. Did OK though.

There are 10 tracks:

Warm up - 4 kg on bar
Squats - 1.5 kg hand weights
Chest - 5 kg
Back - 4 kg
Triceps - 4 kg
Biceps - 4 kg
Lunges (squats) - 1.5 kg hand weights
Shoulder - 1.5 hand weights
Abs
Stretch out

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

They have just started a new aquafit class on a Wednesday. Was lucky to be able to go today. Mandy takes the class who is very good, so had a great session. The pool was really warm, almost like a bath, so we had to be careful not to exert ourselves too much.

I swum 2 lengths of breast stroke afterwards.

[LittleAnne]

An OK class with Chris today.

After the hot water temperature on Wednesday it was really cold today!

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Have swapped back to Sunday. Jo took the class today, she was pretty good and I enjoyed it.

Swam 3 lenghts of breast stroke before the session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Back to aquafit again. Jo took the class today, she was pretty good, better than last time.

I took things a little easily, but by 35 minutes I'd had enough, so got out and showered and missed the last 10 minutes of the session. It was good to get my blood fully circulating around my body!

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good class with Jo today. I was able to do the whole class, so it shows how much I've improved since last week.

Before the session I swam 2 lengths of breast stroke and 2 lengths of back stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good class with Lisa today. She worked us hard and I got quite huffy puffy!

Before the session I swam 4 lengths of breast stroke and another 2 afterwards.

Can't go next week as its Church Parade.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good class with Lisa today. She worked us hard and I got quite huffy puffy again!

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good class with Jo today. Enjoyed it, but no woggles!

Before the session I swam 4 lengths of breast stroke and 4 lengths of back stroke.

No session next Sunday - Christmas Day.

[LittleAnne]

Now its holiday time I can go to classes in the week. Had a good class with Lisa today. Enjoyed it, and got quite puffed out!

Before the session I swam 4 lengths of breast stroke and 4 lengths of back stroke.

Aim to go again in a fortnight.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good class with Lisa today. Enjoyed it the last weekday session before going back to school.

Swam a bit before hand, but the pool was a bit crowded.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good class with Lisa today. The pool was very warm.

Before the session I swam 2 lengths of breast stroke and 2 lengths of back stroke. Afterwards I did 2 lengths of breast stroke

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had another good class with Lisa today. The pool was very warm.

Before the session I swam 3 lengths of breast stroke and 1 lengths of back stroke. Afterwards I did 2 lengths of breast stroke

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had another good class today. The pool was still very warm.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had another good class today. The pool was still very warm.

No class next week as Church Parade.

[LittleAnne]

As there is no college this week I have been able to go to aquafit today. Had a great class with Mandy. She pushes you hard. Was not as exhausted as I thought I would be. It was good to get the blood circulating around my body. The pool was still very warm.

Booked in for Friday's class.

[LittleAnne]

As there is no college this week I have been able to go to aquafit today. Had a great class with Mandy. She pushes you hard. Was able to work much harder than I did on Monday. So very positive.

Swam 2 lengths breast stroke before and after the session.

[LittleAnne]

Had another good class with Lisa today - she had been away for 3 weeks. The pool was warm.

Before the session I swam 6 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[shrl2006]

Anne,
You have really lost a lot of weight. Way to go. I took a look at your photo's and you look good. Keep up the good work.
Shirl

[LittleAnne]

Had another good class today. Really felt I'd had a workout.

After the session I swam 2 lengths of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

As college ended at noon today I was able to go to aquafit today. Had a great class with Mandy. She pushes you hard.

Swam 4 lengths breast stroke before the session.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good class today with Lisa. Worked quite hard, even though I felt tired.


Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good class today. Worked quite hard, was not as tired.

Swam 2 lengths before and afterwards of breast stroke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

As college ended at noon today I was able to go to aquafit today. Had a great class with Mandy. She pushes you hard.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good class today with Lisa. Worked quite hard.

Swam 2 lengths breast stroke and 2 lengths backstroke before the session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

After 3 weeks away due to holidays and Church Parade, it was great to be back in the water today. Had a good class today with Lisa. Worked quite hard and was impressed with what I could do. My calf muscle was OK.

Swam 2 lengths breast stroke before the session.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a great class today with the old Lisa. Worked really hard and was impressed with what I could do.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a great class today with the old Lisa. Worked really hard. She is going to be taking the class on alternate weeks. Really pleased about that.

Swam 3 lengths of breast stoke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a good class today with the newer Lisa today. Worked hard and enjoyed it. Got cramp in my toes at one point!

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a ggood class today with the old Lisa. Worked hard.

Swam 2 lengths of breast stoke.

Booked in for next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a reasonable class today with the younger Lisa. Worked reasonalbly hard. Felt quite tired during the session.

No session next week as Church Parade.

[LittleAnne]

It is half term, so was able to go to aquafit today. Had a great session with Mandy.

Swam 2 lengths of breast stroke before the session. The water was pretty cold today.

[LittleAnne]

This week I have been to aquafit three times. On Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning with Mandy and on Sunday morning with Lisa. Had some good sessions.

Booked in for all three sessions next week.

[LittleAnne]

Had a great session with Mandy today at aquafit.

Swam 2 lengths of breast stroke after the session.

Booked in for the last Wednesday session next week.

[LittleAnne]

Went to aquafit on Sunday with Lisa and today had a great session with Mandy.

Could not go on Wednesday as was getting the new car.

Can not go for a couple of weeks now that I am away.

[LittleAnne]

Went to aquafit on Sunday with Lisa and last Friday had a great session with Mandy.

Booked in for next week on both days.

[LittleAnne]

Went to aquafit today with Lisa and last Friday had a great session with Mandy.

On Friday I also swum 4 lengths of the pool, but was more tired today and so did not do anything extra.

Booked in for next week on Sunday. Will be away next Friday.

[LittleAnne]

Well it was June 2005 that I last spent any time in the gym. I did do BodyPump up until October, but only aquafit since then.

Today I started back in the gym, but only gently as I realised just how unfit I had become. I just did 15 mins on the treadmill.

5 mins - 2.4 kph
10 mins - 2.6 kph

Aim to go back on Monday.

[LittleAnne]

Went to aquafit today with Louise who was standing in for Lisa. Had a very good session and used a lot of muscles. The aches in my muscles from yesterday (arms) were OK in the water.

I also swum 2 lengths of the pool after the session.

Booked in for next week on Sunday.

[LittleAnne]

Had a great session with Mandy today. Nice to be back after a week off.

They had installed underwater lighting in the pool this week and it was also warmer.

Could not book for next week as I'll be in Spain.

[LittleAnne]

Had a great session with Mandy today, she was standing in for Lisa.

Swam 2 lengths of breast stroke after the session.

Could not book for next week as I'll be in Spain, but have arranged for someone to book me in for the following Sunday.

[LittleAnne]

Had a great session with Lisa today felt quite energied.


Although I've not recorded it here, I still have been going to aquafit at least once a week.

Booked in for next Friday and Sunday.

[LittleAnne]

Back to aquafit on a Friday. No Mandy today, but Juli was pretty good. Had a good session and also swam 4 lengths of the pool

Booked in for next Friday.

[LittleAnne]

Its a long time since I seriously went to the gym, well over a year! Anyway, made it today and decided to start gently.

This is what I did:
Rotex - 2 minutes at level 1, 125 - 140 kph
Abductor - 4 sets of 20 at 25 kg
Pull Downs - 1 sets of 20 at 15 kg
Pull Downs - 3 sets of 20 at 20 kg
Leg press - 4 sets of 20 at 80 kg
Pull Ups - 1 set of 20 at 15 kg
Pull Ups - 3 sets of 20 at 10 kg
Treadmill - 10 min at 3.5 kph

Felt good afterwards.