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Autumnleaves Dec 2017 1:28pm, 13 Dec 2017 11,544 posts	Quote Pin Autumnleaves Don't forget donkey kicks - I think they are a brilliant rehab strengthening exercise I swam in the end today - the pool was emptier than the gym
becca7swansaswimming Dec 2017 2:07pm, 21 Dec 2017 7,546 posts	Quote Pin becca7swansaswimming I was doing donkey kicks yesterday among other stuff, as part of the Myrtil routine. I've had piriformis and glute medius problems on the right for a few weeks and, although it's getting better and I'm able to run, I'm noticing that I keep kicking myself in the inner left ankle so there's still a bit of weakness. The gym is quiet at the moment now most of the students are away so I've been having a go on some of the equipment I've not used before. Yesterday I was using the barbell for the first time for squats, rows and bench presses and will keep that up using the Stronglifts app. Today I did 15 minutes of new stuff, focussing on arms and core. Turns out we do have a Roman chair, so I was using that. Slamming a non-bouncing medicine ball into the floor wasn’t as much fun as throwing an ordinary medicine ball against an angled trampette and catching it before it slammed into my guts. I also did Battle Ropes but they weren't as hard as I expected so I probably was doing them wrong. Will have DOMS tomorrow in any case.
sallykate Dec 2017 2:13pm, 21 Dec 2017 5,260 posts	Quote Pin sallykate I have a two week break from my Pilates class and MUST NOT neglect my core during that time. Am about to do my 20 min routine (30s doing a move, 10s rest or change position, repeat 30 times), which has some Myrtl moves and some Pilates for my back. My glutes are terribly weak but I can see progress: my hamstrings no longer kick in when I do bridges. I struggle with one-legged bridges though. I should really work on stretching my hamstrings too...they are ridiculously tight.
Merry Christmas & Happy New G(rrr) Dec 2017 2:26pm, 21 Dec 2017 27,993 posts	Quote Pin Merry Christmas & Happy New G(rrr) Good effort guys. Missed my Pilates last night due to work dragging on. Had done Mon night and Tue night gym already though. Would like to do at least one more this week. Work may or may not permit this. G
Autumnleaves Dec 2017 3:49pm, 21 Dec 2017 11,591 posts	Quote Pin Autumnleaves I've swum this week and done Pilates. hoping for my final gym visit tomorrow but it depends a bit on work.
Autumnleaves Dec 2017 3:49pm, 21 Dec 2017 11,592 posts	Quote Pin Autumnleaves Of the year - obvs!!
becca7swansaswimming Dec 2017 3:54pm, 21 Dec 2017 7,548 posts	Quote Pin becca7swansaswimming That was my last visit of the year as I'm not in work tomorrow then the Uni is closed until 2 January so any workouts will be at home and I will need to make do with my Aldi dumbells and TRX.
Autumnleaves Jan 2018 4:39pm, 10 Jan 2018 11,717 posts	Quote Pin Autumnleaves I am back on it this week! An hour of Pilates on Monday, a gym strengthening session yesterday of about 30 minutes, I swam today - second gym session will be tomorrow lunchtime.
HappyG(rrr) Jan 2018 8:25am, 11 Jan 2018 28,073 posts	Quote Pin HappyG(rrr) I've got a cold this week. While I've only done one 35 min run, I've managed my bodypump 1 hour and my 45 mins Pilates last night. Core first, run second! Well done strengtheners! G
BanjoBax Jan 2018 2:48pm, 11 Jan 2018 4,360 posts	Quote Pin BanjoBax 3 days in a row, injury is a great motivator myrtle routine today didnt feel too evil compared to my own squat, lunge & hip-raise routine from 2 previous days which really hammered the glutes. not having done any core for ages, boy do I need it