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deborahw37

It takes all sorts!

Jan 02, 2016 13:45

I met my first unpleasant somewhat misogynistic numpty of 2016 today but then I also met an extremely nice person who was very practically helpful. I attracted the ire of MMN (Mr Misogynistic Numpty) by returning to THE BEAST in Sainsbury's car par and finding that someone had parked so close to the driver's side door that , not only did I have ( Read more... )

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pondhopper January 2 2016, 14:59:53 UTC

You are far too kind calling that man a Misogynistic Numpty though that IS a perfect description. ARGH

We have a set of 2 kg hand weights and I have made a resolution to actually use them again this year because my upper arms are....well...more like flabby hanging bits.
:P
And yes, they are very good for working off ire.
:)

deborahw37 January 2 2016, 15:20:29 UTC

Ah well, I'm annoyed with myself for letting it annoy me to be honest but the workout helped :)

I started last year with 1KG, 2KG is definitely more challenging but it was time to step it up but even with the 1KG set I'm much happier with my arms and back than I was this time last year though more work is needed and 4 inches off my waist has made a big difference too. Sadly I've not managed to drop a dress size on the top half as the boobs do not diminish but I'm definitely in better shape than I was and fully intend to continue.

pondhopper January 2 2016, 15:39:23 UTC

Now you're really inspiring me!

deborahw37 January 2 2016, 16:49:54 UTC

It took 6 months to see noticeable results but it's worth it

pondhopper January 2 2016, 20:37:29 UTC

I just need to build arm strength again...first and foremost, I mean. Noticeable results would be the icing on the cake. Do you do arm curls mainly(flexing the lower arm up and bending at the elbow only)?

deborahw37 January 2 2016, 21:07:29 UTC

I do a set consisting of 15 straight arm shoulders rolls forwards and 15 backwards

15 arm curls underarm sideways 15 overarm sideways, 15 arms straight in front overarm , the same underarm.

15 both hands above head raise and dip, 15 one arm above head lower weight behind shoulder towards back then side stretches, waists stretches, elbows in to meet in front of chest and then some behind the back.

Then some general stretches, again in counts of 15 then 50 knee to elbow, 50 side step and pull down, 100 run on the spot and pump arms. Then the weights go away for a few minutes of floor based isometrics then a cool down leg stretching routine based on ballet barre technique.

It sounds like a lot but it's actually 4 ten minute sections which get fitted in whenever and I built up the repetitions and added more over the year as I got stronger.

I try to do most of this outside where at all possible, even if it's dark it just feels better.

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