Finally got myself out of bed yesterday and made it to the gym:

30 mins weight training (arms and chest)

15 mins elliptical trainer (pathetic!!)

Today: 45 min spinning class

I commented to the instructor afterwards that it was tougher than the others I'd been to with her......she said she had PMS so was working us hard!

Today: 25 mins on the elliptical, 223 calories burned

Good job, Kate!

Boy do I hate the eliptical trainer. I haven't been on one in 3 years until recently, and it's so hard to start over!!! The one I had in my home was also a lot easier than the high quality ones at the gym I currently attend. I tend to bounce around and try to do 15-20 minutes each on the eliptical, recumbent bike and treadmill. I try to get 45 minutes in a day, though some days I peter out at 30!
Keep up the good work!

That's really funny! I do crunches on the ball, it's easier on my back, but it still burns! I also do hip extensions. Lay on the floor with your ankles resting on the ball and raise your but up til you're right in line with your legs. I hate push ups, but you can do these too on the ball. Here's a site you might like...
http://ronjones.org/Coach&Train/Exe...icExercises.htm

Today: 45 min spinning class

My knee was swollen all weekend. I'm trying to figure out if it's a specific exercise I'm doing, or just that I haven't done anything in a long time. I don't think sitting with it bent at my desk helps, but exercise should be good for it. Arrrghh.

ok - clearly I fell off the gym log wagon...

Yesterday I did 8 min abs (baby steps, ya know?).

Today 20 min Pilates workout.

Tues: 20 mins pilates; 20 mins yoga
Wed: 20 mins pilates
Today (Thurs): 20 lengths in the pool; stacking beer cooler

Friday: 20 lengths in the pool; stacking beer cooler
Today (Sat): 20 mins pilates, 20 mins yoga, 8 min abs