tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post7000050403798925818..comments2024-02-06T01:19:49.263-07:00Comments on A little lovely: Gym WoesC Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386100674885272078noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-13051855315876610702011-01-17T17:04:26.746-07:002011-01-17T17:04:26.746-07:00You most certainly do not suck! I'm the same w...You most certainly do not suck! I'm the same way, I have zero strength and feel so awkward at a gym. What if you tried yoga or pilots classes? Zumba is supposed to be fun too!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00134554993020171853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-65713131463594717422011-01-16T21:13:55.524-07:002011-01-16T21:13:55.524-07:00Argh! Lifting weights sounds like it's what su...Argh! Lifting weights sounds like it's what sucks...not you! I wouldn't want to do that either! Ack! :/Hollyhttp://adventuresofholly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-20742218419138731692011-01-16T16:43:16.357-07:002011-01-16T16:43:16.357-07:00Sorry that MW wasn't giving you the encouragem...Sorry that MW wasn't giving you the encouragement you needed. It's never easy at first. I have zero upper body strength and always feel foolish doing 5 reps and stopping. <br /><br />Do what you feel comfortable with! You look fabulous anyway. ;)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939653989946091321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-522201115324378242011-01-16T16:36:37.828-07:002011-01-16T16:36:37.828-07:00when you work out you just have to keep at it...on...when you work out you just have to keep at it...once you see progress it gets easier. My tips: riding a bike over running any day. always have your ipod and have a workout mix. work out when you watch TV. go on long walks instead of running.Emily Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16926813451962663598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-8040559728655658472011-01-16T16:33:45.605-07:002011-01-16T16:33:45.605-07:00Awww :( Girl you can do it! It will just take some...Awww :( Girl you can do it! It will just take some time... I'm sure you will be up to speed with those 70 year olds in no time ;)Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00964801172236040605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-30065357148756782622011-01-16T16:21:39.818-07:002011-01-16T16:21:39.818-07:00you do not suck!! bless your heart--everyone exper...you do not suck!! bless your heart--everyone experiences gym frustrations trust me...i am an avid exerciser, and still have issues!! if you have a hard time with lifting weights, maybe try a cardio kickboxing class--that way you're getting the movements in without suffering through stupid arm and leg workouts--you can do it!!Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671462844845251622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-55355645282926998252011-01-16T15:31:22.155-07:002011-01-16T15:31:22.155-07:00aww, you certainly do not suck! and I bet if you s...aww, you certainly do not suck! and I bet if you start really small, and get your strength back little by little, you can show up the mr.!! have you ever tried yoga or pilates? or classes at the gym? I love the mix it up and those things are really good for strength and toning!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725744695887508401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-17268727987451271762011-01-16T14:54:11.305-07:002011-01-16T14:54:11.305-07:00Thanks girls. I know I don't "have to&quo...Thanks girls. I know I don't "have to" work out to be in shape..But some day I may have a kid or what not and I don't want the gym to feel so "hard" as it does know when the time will come when I will need to use it right? I lift weights just fine when it's free weights but the machines for upper body strength OY...I am weak weak weak! Hence the 10 pushups max!C Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386100674885272078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-88911212768851851182011-01-16T14:14:39.382-07:002011-01-16T14:14:39.382-07:00You definitely DO NOT suck! I really doubt that MW...You definitely DO NOT suck! I really doubt that MW meant to hurt your feelings, but seriously, it's totally normal to start low and slow if you don't lift weights! I absolutely hate working out...so I just don't. Haha. So you are already several steps ahead of me!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14723548534210723002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-54095607623597550412011-01-16T13:16:04.329-07:002011-01-16T13:16:04.329-07:00You don't have to lift weights to be in shape....You don't have to lift weights to be in shape. And as far as getting asthma, I am in the same boat. As I got older I developed exercise induced asthma. I never had a problem with it in California moving to Colorado and a change in climate made it come back. I have an inhaler that I use before workouts and it makes a big difference. When you talk to your doctor, they might give you one. It works pretty good.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022030471336274247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-28028887115957424022011-01-16T12:51:09.769-07:002011-01-16T12:51:09.769-07:00I know exactly what you mean! I have really been t...I know exactly what you mean! I have really been trying to get back into shape but I find myself going to the gym and doing 30 mins on the elliptical then leaving because I'm embarrassed that I don't know anything about the machines or weight lifting. You are not alone!! I know a lot of the ladies at my gym feel this way. Just try to stick at it!Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651727699498321810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-22951845091833083912011-01-16T11:45:02.901-07:002011-01-16T11:45:02.901-07:00First of all, you DON'T suck girlfriend. Secon...First of all, you DON'T suck girlfriend. Second, the gym is HARD. Those who are dedicated and go 5x a week are the rare ones, NOT the normal ones. I'm right there with you, it's NEVER been easy for me working out. No idea what I'm going to do when I need to shed this baby weight - yikes!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717229551734780531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-66362021938762287132011-01-16T11:05:54.735-07:002011-01-16T11:05:54.735-07:00You don't suck and I too, hate working out. So...You don't suck and I too, hate working out. So I don't. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-39050029835560938042011-01-16T09:24:44.797-07:002011-01-16T09:24:44.797-07:00You should try a body pump class! I really don'...You should try a body pump class! I really don't have much upper body strength either, but I have noticed a lot of improvement in my strength since starting body pump! You could youtube "Les Mills Body Pump" to see what it entails. <br /><br />It's great because you use a bar, so it forces you to have good form. You can choose how much weight you want to use, so you could start out with very light weights on your bar and eventually work your way up.<br /><br />Don't give up though! It gets easier each time!Holy City Chic | Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400395189382703545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073663667387529623.post-74468419278167260682011-01-16T07:18:26.794-07:002011-01-16T07:18:26.794-07:00You DO NOT suck!! Do you even want to lift weights...You DO NOT suck!! Do you even want to lift weights?? Because you know, you don't have to do it! Of course its good for you, but you don't have to go to the gym! If hiking is what you like, do it. However, if you DO want to lift weights, just think about how many pounds, I dont know a heavy box is or something ... If you can carry that, you can lift a 5 lb dumbbell. Maybe just start out slowly on your own. There are some great youtube videos that can help. You dont suck!! You rock because you look awesome without even working out! :)Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003287925875649802noreply@blogger.com