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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:57 pm
by toolip2
I have just spotteed this and will try to do your routine, Penny.

I have started doing sit-ups with that excercise the tummy and waist. I do 50 in the morning ans hould do the same at night but feel lazy alot! :rolleye11: :huffin:

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:47 am
by Victors Mate
I will if I may join the ladies and do the exercises although I do view my problem differently

I am not over weight I should just be 6 inches taller.

Mind you the only way I can touch my toes is when I am sitting down

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:28 pm
by Penny
Pleased you joined the Gym toolip, hope you enjoy these as they are simple and do not require a lot of effort. Have a go VM, won't hurt and you never know stretching up, you might just add an inch or two.
One more for anyone keen, before getting out of bed lie on back. Bring knees up together towards chest, and then straighten legs in the air. Hold it counting to FIVE then slowly drop you legs but do not straighten knees until feet touch down. Relax and count FIVE. This is good for tummy muscles and I find after a few mornings it is quite easy. Have fun and keep us all informed when one of you touch your toes. cheers Penny. :grouphug:

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:56 pm
by Rowan
I can still touch my toes fairly easily.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 4:32 pm
by Penny
Good for you Rowan. Long may you continue to do so. cheers Penny :grouphug:

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:48 pm
by sweetpea
I've got an expanding waistline problem too, toolip!

I've been counting calories since last week and am amazed at the stuff I must have been shovelling down my throat in the past! plus been gardening too and feel a lot better for it.

Definately going to do those exercises Penny, thank you.

Rowan, you should be able to touch your toes, you're only 12. LOL! :roflmao:

PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 5:53 pm
by Penny
Delighted you joined the gym sweetpea, so please toolip started this post. I think everyone should check in on Monday mornings and report progress, might just be fun. cheers Penny :sunglasses:

PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:29 pm
by Victors Mate
I'll give you a progress report now. My back hurts in places I'd forgotten I had.

PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:24 pm
by Penny
Never mind VM. Put a hot water bottle on the achey part and then you will be fine. Go gently next time. cheers Penny. :grouphug:

PostPosted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:21 pm
by Midnight Mover
I can still touch my toes without any problems, so long as I remember to come back up slowly so that I don't feel dizzy. As for all the other exercises, I am definitely having problems with them as my arms don't seem to like going in all sorts of directions but I haven't given up trying ................................................................. yet!

PostPosted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:07 pm
by Penny
Keep trying Midnight Mover. Take it nice a slowly and then your arms will do as they are told. cheers Penny :please: :grouphug:

PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:51 pm
by toolip2
Penny wrote:O.K. here goes.
Stand in front of a mirror feet about 12 - 15 apart.
Swing right arm backwards like a windmill 5 times.
Left arm backwards like a windmill 5 times.
Hands together in front, DO not move head, turning from waist left, then right, then left, and so on counting left and right as 1. until you have a total of 5.
Stretch arms out in front,hands together , palms outwards. Count 5
Stretch arms behind back, hands together, count 5.
Arms stretched up above, hands together palms outward. count 5
relax. count 5
Bend over and try to touch floor ( DO NOT STRAIN)
Stand up,take a deep breath and count 5. Relax.

That is it. Let me know how you get on. Each day you should be able to reach a little closer to the floor. cheers Penny.




I have resurrected thsi topic as I have had my gym referral through from my GP. I can get 10 weeks free gym and swim and can't wait! I went to the induction yesterday and today and all set to start on Thursday.

I will also try your routine, Penny. Thanks! :grouphug:

PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:53 pm
by toolip2
I AM TRYING TO POST ABOVE BUT IT TELLS ME TO ENTER A MESSAGE! i HAVE!!!!!

:groaner:

PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:54 pm
by toolip2
toolip2 wrote:
Penny wrote:O.K. here goes.
Stand in front of a mirror feet about 12 - 15 apart.
Swing right arm backwards like a windmill 5 times.
Left arm backwards like a windmill 5 times.
Hands together in front, DO not move head, turning from waist left, then right, then left, and so on counting left and right as 1. until you have a total of 5.
Stretch arms out in front,hands together , palms outwards. Count 5
Stretch arms behind back, hands together, count 5.
Arms stretched up above, hands together palms outward. count 5
relax. count 5
Bend over and try to touch floor ( DO NOT STRAIN)
Stand up,take a deep breath and count 5. Relax.

That is it. Let me know how you get on. Each day you should be able to reach a little closer to the floor. cheers Penny.




I have resurrected thsi topic as I have had my gym referral through from my GP. I can get 10 weeks free gym and swim and can't wait! I went to the induction yesterday and today and all set to start on Thursday.

I will also try your routine, Penny. Thanks! :grouphug:

PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:54 pm
by toolip2
toolip2 wrote:I AM TRYING TO POST ABOVE BUT IT TELLS ME TO ENTER A MESSAGE! i HAVE!!!!!

:groaner:


Ok its gone on the message pad now! :rolleye11: