Christmas story

Plan A was to spend the day with 10 of my beach buddies at Cobblers. We had the food coordinated, to create a sumptuous meal.Due to the ongoing inclement weather conditions leading up to the day, Julie and I decided on plan B at my place, therefore the food plan changed for just 2.
Lo and behold Christmas morning is spectacular, so back to plan A.
Problem: I only had enough for 2 potato salad.
Off to my corner shop, which hardly shuts and I bump into a neighbour, also en route to shop. It's closed.
"Damn" he says,  "now I'll have to have black tea."
I replied. "I have milk, do you have potatoes?"
So off to our back lane we exchanged our goods, both delighted.
I told the shop owners about our trade the following day.

Glutes Stretch

S-T-R-E-T-C-H

So far the least problematic to post. No technical glitches... except I forgot to stretch glutes!

More bands

Bands on mat

There's more - when I can juggle up/downloading, without wireless.
Stay tuned...

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Great for Knees

Did a spin class this morning. It's addictive AND so good for over 50's knees. Works the patella without impact.

Assignment

See my beautiful model, Kate.

Bands

 

For a friend :-)

In The Bedroom 2

The maid...

In The Bedroom

If only technology wasn't my enemy. Took me nearly all day, to film, edit, export from camera (that was an arduous task) then ...
Anyway, hope you enjoy :-)

Cat Stretch

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Beach exercises

I have a beach routine:
Undress immediately to capture as much melanoma as possible. No need for sunblock, give me -30 for melanoma accellerant. (spell)
First stop is a refreshing seawee, followed by 2 laps freestyle, 1 backstroke and 1 breast.

THEN, I do 3 handstands and the beach people give me a rating out of 10. BUT whenever I've achieved a 10 in my own mind, no-one has noticed.
Finally I float for 3-5 mins, looking up at the clear blue sky and focussing on my breathing.
There's no video footage as the beach is clothing optional and I'm in the nude. It's one of the best harbourside beaches in Sydney - used to be best kept secret until Lonely Planet advertised.

Hot in the city

Just been for a morning walk, stopped for coffee and cake, my daily ritual. Hot and humid in Sydney, better stay inside ... or at the beach.

Inverting the body

I meant to say "HEELS on the ground, not feet."

No retakes  :)

The Perfect Birthday Gift

These 2 miniature statuettes are MiniMe... The chubby body, bending over as I do AND completing the look with signature head band. I'm trapped in 'Let's Get Physical'.
They were given as a birthday gift from my beach buddy Robyn

In The Kitchen

 

Stay tuned for: In The Bedroom

Shaping inner thighs

You can have great shaped legs, allowing firm muscles to lift soft sagging skin.

The Twist

For your amusement and education. Hope you enjoy :)

New Ball Demo

Back Bend

 

My first attempt home made video. Hope you are amused :)

Videos

I've just bought a video camera! Stay tuned for exercises around the kitchen.
Make your cooking and cleaning fun :)

S-T-R-E-T-C-H

Those of us who exercise know we impact our muscles. Achieve long, lean flexible muscles by stretching while they are warm, immediately after a workout. OTHERWISE they will shrink and become weak. Be kind to your muscles.

Home Gym

When training on your hope cardio equipment, make sure you do a cool down. This give your heart rate a chance to return to normal at a healthy pace, instead of suddenly... be kind to your heart :)

In the Desert

I've just returned from a week in central Australia, visiting Alice Springs and Uluru. No gyms but kept fit with interesting hikes in the dry heat. Drank about 6 litres every day... no sweat as it evaporates!

Biceps curls

When you do this exercise using weights, make sure you don't drop the weight on the down movement and keep the elbow slightly bent.
Dropping the weight will pull on the ligaments supporting the elbow and weaken them. This is called "controlling the movement". 
Stay tuned for video coming soon!!

Drink Water

With the warmer weather approaching we need to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. I suggest 2 glasses before breakfast (preferably warm with lemon), 1 mid morning, another before lunch, mid afternoon... You can keep a glass by your desk and sip when you see it. YOU don't want to end up a dried out prune.
Drink water, keep you skin and body hydrated.

Knees

It seems that this is the age my friends are getting knee replacements. Ouch!!
We need to take care of this important joint before it collapses (rubbing bone on bone)
I incorporate knee preserving exercises in my training. This entails strengthening the upper muscles surrounding the knee, without the weight of your body impacting downwards.

1. Quads and hamstrings- wrap theraband around foot, then straighten and bend knee
2. Inner thigh and outer thigh - tie band around ankles, then separate and return ankles together

Bit hard taking pix of self, but hope you get the drift.

Inner thighs!

These muscles are rarely used in every day activities.
Sometimes when I'm walking I turn forward steps into wide and low side steps BUT make sure you alternate your legs! Don't want to be lopsided.
Stay balanced.

Feet first

When you train frequently first buy comfortable shoes that fit well. I recommend having at least 3 pairs and alternating them, rather than wearing one pair out at a time. This gives your feet variety in how they perform. Remember your feet are your foundation and impact on your whole body.