I thought that I would begin a gym log to track my daily exercise efforts. I really want to keep track of how my endurance is improving. I have to remember to take something to write with to the gym to keep track of what exactly I am doing to relay it back here. I really like the treadmill, elliptical, and sometimes (on a good day) the stairmaster. I try and do some weight training when time and energy permits. I know I should do more weight training but doing that just doesn't make me feel as good, or as productive, as doing some cardio.

Today is not going too well so far...hopefully, I will get out and about later, as I am not feeling quite well (TOM). I am just trying to rest for now and maybe in a few hours will make it to the gym for some time on the treadmill. I will check back later.

I did manage to make it to the gym last night. Here is what I did:

1.0 Incline
50 Minutes total
312 Cals burned
2.69 Total miles

10 minutes ~ 3.0
2 min. ~ 4.5, 3 min ~ 3.0 (repeat this 5 times)
10 minutes ~ 3.0
Cooldown

I was feeling really, really tired after about the 3rd run. Maybe it was because it was later in the evening? I think I have more energy when I go in the mornings. After I got home and I was taking a shower, I started feeling really weak. Maybe the hot water got to me? Or maybe I was just really exhausted for working so hard on the treadmill? I don't know, I feel fine today...no sore muscles or anything. I plan on going again today after I am done with volunteering with the Wheeler Mission.

Went to the gym this afternoon here is what I did:

Elliptical
30 minutes
287 Calories burned
1.82 miles

Stairmaster
10 minutes
29.1 floors

The Stairmaster killed me! And I could only swing it for 10 minutes. I did it after the elliptical so maybe that is why? I am not sure but I was sweating like crazy.

I plan on keeping this up...I like to get the exercise that I need. It does suck while doing it but it feels good afterwards. I will go tomorrow afternoon and check back in. After that though....I may not go again until Sun. I definately won't make it on Saturday, Friday early morning is still in the air.

What's the wheeler mission?

Excellent job on your workouts! What reason do you have not to go on Friday? You feel so good afterwards, it would be a great way to start off your weekend... just trying to encourage you!

Here is what I did today....

Elliptical
35 minutes
373 calories
2.40 miles

Treadmill
25 minutes (15 minutes ~ 2.5, 5 minutes ~ 3.5, 5 minutes cooldown)
102 calories
1.08 miles

I am really glad I did that walk on the treadmill after I did the elliptical. Yesterday, I left feeling sick and weak...today feels much better.

Okay...I didn't make it this morning. And due to work tomorrow I won't go then either....but! I will definately make it Sun and after.

Such a bummer that I didn't get to the gym today BUT! I cleaned my house and I am going to a concert tonight and I will be hopping around and walking alot. So, at least I am not just sitting around. Tomorrow I will be there for sure.

Just popping in to say hi! I did that in your journal as well, but I didn't want your gym log to go unnoticed!

Okay. I finally made it to the gym. Finally! Here is what I did:

Stairmaster
20 minutes
117.5 cals
.80 miles
38 floors

Treadmill
35 minutes total
192 cals
1.90 miles

10 min.~3.0
1 min.~4.5, 2 min.~3.5 (repeat 5 times)
5 min.~3.0
5 min. cooldown

I was just coming here to see if you made it to the gym today and I see you did! EXCELLENT JOB!!!

I made it as well. Did your tension in your shoulders go away???

Here is today's:

CrossRamp
30 minutes
15 incline
5 resistance
3354 strides
2.47 miles
275.5 cals

Stationary Bike
20 minutes
5 resistance
3.55 miles
98 cals

It was okay today. I couldv'e gone longer on the bike but I wanted to come home and be with my hubby before he left for something he has to do tonight. I'll be better tomorrow!

(sounds like knocking on the door) Hello? Are you there? Just popping by to see how you are doing and how the workouts are going...

This was from last Thursday (10/27/05). I am such a geek and have not updated this:

Crossramp
35 minutes on "Interval Training" option
resistance 5
341.9 calories
3866 strides
2.66 miles

Treadmill
35 minutes (25 min~3.5, 5 min~5, 5 min cooldown)
211 calories
2.06 miles

I am still here........................I need to go to the gym

Finally...

I did the crossramp today:

30 minutes
210 calories
2.20 miles

Felt good, would have done longer but didn't. I really should've but it is way too late now!