2013 PC/Aerobic Challenge - Week 3 (of 4)

week 3 Mondat:
walked 2 miles.

02/10 TreadMill/55min/3.2mi ... WeightMachine/30min
02/11 TreadMill/55min/3.3mi

Tuesday, 02/12/2013 - 14 min. on elliptical and 30 min. weight/strength training for legs (15 sets) and abs.

Southern Comfort: Week 3, Tuesday, day #2: 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Why do I exercise? Casey had a good list. Here are my priorities in no special order:

• It helped clear out my depression after my initial surgical issues along with starting ADT. I just seem to be happier if I have a good exercise routine in place.
• I am on ADT and have osteopenia. Exercise, especially resistance training, helps strengthen my bones.
• I am on ADT which can cause loss of muscle mass. I counteract this with exercise and resistance training.
• I have historically struggled with having borderline high blood pressure. Exercise helps keep that more under control. (I have never needed to take meds for it.)
• I like outdoor stuff like hiking. Exercise helps me be ready for that.
• Exercise helps boost my energy level.
• I have mild scoliosis. Exercise helps keep my back muscles strong.
• I have some facet arthropathy -- again, exercise helps keep my back muscles strong.
• I want to have as much QOL as I can get for as long as possible.

You guys continue to inspire me.   Thanks for adding your own answers to the question “Why do you exercise?” to this thread. I was up late last night working on a home project and today was going to be a day of rest, so I skipped going to the Y before work.   But I wanted to live up to my own reminders to others that “ a little bit is better than nada ,” so I bundled up and went for a walk around the block at work before lunch, so that I could record… Week #3, Tuesday , my 3 rd day of exercise this week     Jerry L. – Sounds like you got your “wake up call” from your visit with Dr Myers; glad you are sticking with it! sfigato – 3 miles in the slippery rain on Sunday just to make an entry here on the Challenge.   Wow!   I am also feeling stronger this month as a result of stepping-up my workouts for the Challenge. A Yooper – next time I need to move some bales of hay, I’m calling you; you’re a beast Carlos – thanks again for that Dr Evans video you posted on Sunday…it is excellent; helps one to think about priorities, and what’s an important investment of 30 mins reachout – continued best wishes during your SRT; keep yourself moving! tooyoung4this – this week’s snow has given you plenty to do logoslidat – 2 hours paddleboarding would wipe me out too diamonds3 – your comment about your work paying employees to wear pedometers and exercise more is very revealing…they know their insurance will you less if your health is better (win-win!) HD_Rider – exercise is better than buying a new belt, and other clothes…although I bought myself several pairs of smaller pants last year, threw out some bigger pants, and use it for motivation Ed C. (Old67) – glad to see you are back at it this week! gedman – 5 kids…that’ll keep you going.   Smart to get into best shape possible before treatment, which will help ease and speed recovery. JStars – Beach Volleyball season?   Really?   Playing, or watching? Southern Comfort – lot’s of good reasons for exercise! clocknut – hope you are enjoying Mexico…and also having long walks down the beach PeterDisAbelard – hope you are having a productive week; Peter has committed to match the Donation Challenge for the week since he is temporarily unavailable Turner2 — one and a half weeks left in this year's Challenge   Here’s the summary of what I have captured so far in Week #3, up through my own update included in this post.   Please let me know if I have any errors; I will review and update as needed. Wk #1 GOAL? Wk #2 GOAL? Wk #3 GOAL? Week #3 2013 Participant Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat A Yooper 7 7 2 y y           Carlos 6 6 2 y y           Casey59 6 7 3 y y y         clocknut - 5 -               compiler 2 - -               Dave-Rockville,MD 1 - -               diamonds3 6 6 3 y y y         Ed C (Old67) 1 1 2 y y           gedman 5 5 2 y y           HD_Rider 5 6 1 y             Jerry L. 5 5 2 y y           JStars 7 7 2 y y           logoslidat 5 5 1 y             MrWorryWart 1 - -               MsWorryWart 1 - -               PeterDisAbelard 6 5 -               reachout 5 5 2 y y           sfigato 6 5 3 y y y         Southern Comfort 7 6 2   y y         tooyoung4this 6 5 3 y y y         Turner 2 - 6 -               vetteman1328 4 1 -                                                                                 cells with 5 or more 14 16 0               Post Edited (Casey59) : 2/12/2013 11:39:13 AM (GMT-7)

Tuesday: 45 minutes strength and conditioning class followed by 20 minutes spinning/cycling.

Monday, Feb. 11th:  half hour of "water walking" (walking in chest deep pool down here in Puerto Vallarta).

Tuesday, Feb. 12th:  half hour of water walking

 

Week 3, Day 3, Tuesday 2/12/13 (17 of 17days in a row....)

30 minutes cardio - treadmill early this morning - constant rate but maxed out platform elevation.

45 minutes lifting weights tonight - "Biceps and Triceps." 8 total lifts, 3 sets each, 12 reps per set.

week 3 tuesday day 2 2 hours on The Hill up and down continuously . jog 1.4 rt to Hill

Wednesday 02/13/2013 10 Min. on Elliptical. 35 min. of weight/strength training for shoulders and traps (18 sets).

BTW, I will also match Casey59's contribution pledge, I will target my money to two of my favorite charities, Operation Smile (I've known the founders for almost 25 years) and Holt International Children's Services (we have a beautiful 14 YO thanks to them).

Let's all keep up the good work, and thanks to Casey59 for organizing this effort.

WOW!   Thank you for supporting the PC/Aerobic Challenge, diamonds3 , by committing a matching donation to your own charity!   This is excellent!! As a reminder, I committed at the beginning of the Challenge to donate an amount to the Prostate Cancer Foundation ( PCF ) based on the number of participants who met the goal of logging (at least) 5 separate days of exercise in the appropriate weekly threads, plus a bonus donation for those who met the goal for the entire 4-week duration of the Challenge.   Please see the first posting in the Week #1 thread ( HERE ) for complete details.   The donation is NOT the main reason for participating in the threads…being supportive of each other in our shared efforts to improve our lives is the reason for the Challenge. I have been thrilled to see several other members (so far…hint, hint) step up to commit to donations.   In Week #1, Jerry L made a commitment, in Week #2, PeterDisAbelard made a commitment, and now diamonds3 has stepped-up with his own commitment. Thank you for the support, and WOW!     It’s not too late to join in the Challenge…we have had several newcomers join in Weeks #2 and #3, so please consider making your own commitment to a better life and join-in!     Week #3, Wednesday , my 4 th day of exercise this week: 50 minute workout at the Y before work.   Did 4 sets of interval training where I go hard on a cardio machine for 6 minutes, then jump off and do a quick set of weights (to fatigue) on 4 machines while still breathing hard, then jump back on another cardio machine.   The cardio I did this morning was: Arc Glider, rowing machine, revolving stairs, and Arc Glider again.        

Week 3, Wednesdy.

Treadmill, 2.5 miles, 20 degree incline, 39 minutes.

Wednesday: 30 minutes strength and condition program. 10 minutes of pure weightlifting.