I hate weight training and never do it (except for the work we do with small weights in pilates). I know I should be doing some weight training it is just so boring for me. I'm going to have to build up my arm strength though because I'm going to be in charge of pushing my friend's twins in their jogging stroller after they are born, evidently. My pregnant friend, who's the one who got me running in the first place, is telling me I'm going to be the one doing the pushing because she will not have run for over a year. I'm gonna have to have strong shoulders! I think I'll just try to do more pushups. fun!

That Maidengirl is so nice, except for the killing folks stuff.

~ma and prayers for health, friends, and making a new place for Grandma Mary.

Thirding the ashtanga-specific rec. That stuff kicked my butt.

While we're talking about running, any tips for running on a treadmill? I just can't, for some reason. I think it's a combination of the view never changing, and I tense up because I have to make sure I don't run up on the console or fall off the back, and I feel heavier on a treadmill.

While we're talking about running, any tips for running on a treadmill?

Do it with a dog. Be sure that Jane is nearby, so you can yell, "Stop this crazy thing!"

I'm not supposed to run. My knee injury and my ankle injury are each sufficient by themselves to prevent me from running.

While we're talking about running, any tips for running on a treadmill? I just can't, for some reason. I think it's a combination of the view never changing, and I tense up because I have to make sure I don't run up on the console or fall off the back, and I feel heavier on a treadmill.

Since ours is at home, we put a TV in front of it and watched DVDs all the time.

The heavy feeling is from the platform being flexible as you run on it. It's counteracted by the fact that you have to do less work to move forward - you can just lift your foot and put it down - no pushing needed.

The best way to deal with the positioning problem is to always have the treadmill at a .5 incline and run just a bit slower than you think you should, at least for the first few runs. As you adjust, you can start figuring out what works.

Well, this is theory of the author of the books. larger meaning heavier(I believe they are assuming thier audience for this book is overweight) . successful at lifting weights - as opposed to cardiovascular workouts. also I believe they subscribe to the theory that those that are naturally larger to begin with - tend to gain muscle faster. But really sucess vs. fail. Also - more muscle = higher metabolism. hence the strong women slim connection. and I believe that for those that haven't been active - building muscle helps. And they are talking about free weights - not machines. It is a beginner program concentrating on upperbody strength. when I was doing it I added things that worked on core muscles as well.

I haven't reviewed the book in a while...so I may be remembering only what spoke to me.they have a website

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When you say weight lifting, beth, are you distinguishing it from doing weights? I mean, are you looking at it like the sport?

I'm confuzzled. "Weight lifting" /= "doing weights"? How is each one defined, then, if they're different?

The best way to deal with the positioning problem is to always have the treadmill at a .5 incline and run just a bit slower than you think you should, at least for the first few runs. As you adjust, you can start figuring out what works.

This and maybe starting out walking and building to a run. I hate running on a treadmill and will run outside in cold, dark, and/or rain before going to the gym to run. It would probably be less painful if I had one in my home though. I was always afraid I'd fall off the treadmill but it hasn't happened yet.

When I think of weight lifting, I think of the sport. Powerlifting and all that. When I think of doing weights, I'm not thinking sport at all.

I have no doubt it's a personal semantic distinction, which is why I threw sport in there to help clarify (though not well). I asked because I didn't understand what "better" meant in the context, but now I get that beth means that they do it better than the other options open to them, not better than other people do, it doesn't really matter.

That strongwomen website is wonderful! You don't need a big clear area to work in--useful in crowded houses--not a lot of equipment, plus the website tells you common errors and how to correct them. Time to consider some weights. Being strong appeals to me a whole lot more than being svelte.