tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post5118980970788586539..comments2024-01-01T07:01:27.625-08:00Comments on Foodtrainers: Is One Workout Enough?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-3163031470379283612012-06-19T21:15:26.908-07:002012-06-19T21:15:26.908-07:00One work out a day people - please! An hour to an ...One work out a day people - please! An hour to an hour and a 1/2 a day, perfct. GiGi Eats Celebritieshttp://gigieatscelebrities.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-907950176956406442012-05-16T16:57:16.391-07:002012-05-16T16:57:16.391-07:00If I had a job outside of my home, I KNOW I would ...If I had a job outside of my home, I KNOW I would not work out nearly as much as I do now. A lot of these people probably DO NOT work :)julie monahannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-55635129380132050502012-05-16T16:54:53.195-07:002012-05-16T16:54:53.195-07:00Living near Tampa, FL I see MANY woman doing doubl...Living near Tampa, FL I see MANY woman doing double or triple ... so definitely not just a NY thing. For me, I love to run - I don't feel like I get the release from other classes that I do from running, so I like to fit in 3 miles before I take a class - be it spin, boot camp, pilates, abs, etc. I have been a stay at home mom for the past 7 years and I honestly feel more equipped to tackle WHATEVER the day may have in store for me when I take those 2 hours each morning for myself. I generally work out at least 6 days a week.julie monahannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-49251701274027660912012-05-14T03:20:08.496-07:002012-05-14T03:20:08.496-07:00some do work, many though do notsome do work, many though do notLaurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-71595338408931317732012-05-14T03:15:31.022-07:002012-05-14T03:15:31.022-07:00Wise Andrea, I love both the reason you may do mor...Wise Andrea, I love both the reason you may do more and the idea of assessing your workouts and asking yourself what the motivation is. I love the days I give myself off because I feel tired or have a lot of work to do. I feel I come back feeling better. And I have a bum ankle too.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-32477875303695449502012-05-13T19:58:36.971-07:002012-05-13T19:58:36.971-07:00The only time I fit two workouts in is when I have...The only time I fit two workouts in is when I have a break from teaching and have more time. I may do a weights workout in the morning and then a long hike in the afternoon, or a barre class and then swimming. The reason for two workouts is that I enjoy working out and being active, and I love using "extra" time for workouts. It's as much for my mind as for my body.<br /><br />However, I don't think double workouts would be good for me in the long run. As I am getting older, I really have to listen to my body and make sure I don't "overuse" certain parts of my body. I have a weak ankle (on which I had surgery and which I re-injured many times over the years) and too much cardio, for example, just doesn't work. <br /><br />There was a time in my life when I had to go to the gym every day, regardless of whether I was sick or whatever else was going on in my life. It was not healthy. I think it's a good idea to assess our workouts once in a while to look at why we do what we do. I know that the last few weeks were extremely busy for me, and I'm looking forward to a few double workout days soon... :)Andrea@WellnessNoteshttp://www.andreaswellnessnotes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-79093823393684142882012-05-13T18:59:05.037-07:002012-05-13T18:59:05.037-07:00At first I thought this was a crazy notion, but th...At first I thought this was a crazy notion, but then I wondered if I am doing doubles when I go for a run on Saturday morning and then meet other friends for a long walk, doing as much as 12 miles before lunchtime. As my running miles increased, I stopped the walking, but I think I'm only saying that to "defend" myself because still? that seems crazy. And every day? Do these people work for a living? Caronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-3355242151651243652012-05-13T11:58:23.441-07:002012-05-13T11:58:23.441-07:00I refrained from that but it's almost better t...I refrained from that but it's almost better they used her because it sends the message you can work out 27 times a week and...more dangerous if they used a skinnymini.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-84310136763226043882012-05-13T11:57:27.033-07:002012-05-13T11:57:27.033-07:00about co-sleeping, never leaving your kids and qui...about co-sleeping, never leaving your kids and quitting your job to attachment parent? Well how can I do that and work out twice? I lean much more Tiger mother than Sears.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-63823657725272175882012-05-13T11:51:01.459-07:002012-05-13T11:51:01.459-07:00If I was working out that much, I would hope to be...If I was working out that much, I would hope to be lighter and tighter than the woman pictured in that article. Just sayin.....Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-81699497147490193012012-05-11T20:52:37.653-07:002012-05-11T20:52:37.653-07:00Always insightful reading everyone's comments....Always insightful reading everyone's comments. I also want to hear your thoughts on the Time magazine article!Sam @ Mom At The Barrehttp://www.momatthebarre.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-57220407054705827752012-05-11T15:10:18.189-07:002012-05-11T15:10:18.189-07:00are you referring to the "mom enough" br...are you referring to the "mom enough" breastfeeding article? Am I a parenting expert? Let me know if I missed something, always love a good topic.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-9252540407551409912012-05-11T14:26:33.524-07:002012-05-11T14:26:33.524-07:00I fit in my one workout a day and that's that....I fit in my one workout a day and that's that. It's a minimum of an hour and I feel like that's enough seeing as I'm on the move all day long. But if, on a particular day at work, I feel like I was sitting too long I might do a walk before dinner. <br /><br />Would love your thoughts on the Time magazine cover...I thought for sure that would be your topic today!!Ameenahttp://fancythatfancythis.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-17190535290824272282012-05-11T11:46:25.130-07:002012-05-11T11:46:25.130-07:00MD I replied to you, now sure where it went. And s...MD I replied to you, now sure where it went. And see for me morning and night and 2 showers and 2 sets of clothes (logistics) sounds harder than a doubleheader. As for cortisol and insulin it matters what the double is. In some ways it's no different from a runner doing a long run on the weekends. However, this is the exception and not the norm. And I agree, we're crazy in so many ways here, makes it fun.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-86900071736903953482012-05-11T11:44:46.970-07:002012-05-11T11:44:46.970-07:00Yay Cameo is back, missed your feedback. There are...Yay Cameo is back, missed your feedback. There are a lot of options here. As for the # of workouts do you think it's about finding what's tough or what really works for you and is therefore satisfying. For example, though I dabble I never feel in running days that I haven't worked my body. I will Refine this summer it's on my list. Maybe we'll run there together, ha.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-29749048498172543462012-05-11T08:29:10.051-07:002012-05-11T08:29:10.051-07:00 Let me correct myself -- the NYT article made me ... Let me correct myself -- the NYT article made me feel bad, not your blog post. You, Lauren, always make me feel supported. I bought the First 20 Minutes book and hope to read it this weekend. Yay for balance!Marie Bighamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-60192046558328353142012-05-11T08:20:19.322-07:002012-05-11T08:20:19.322-07:00I'm not sure it's a "NY Thing" o...I'm not sure it's a "NY Thing" or if NY just lends itself to this phenomenon because of the number of women with the means and the time, combined with the wide variety of classes on the market (which appeared when the demand for botique fitness studios boomed). <br /><br />I confess I was doing 3 back to back at Exhale and I had to stop and ask why. I realized that no single class there was truly challenging my body the way it needs to be challenged so I was not seeing results. I am also neurotic. NOT type A. Just neurotic. Since switching to Refine I don't do doubles any more. One class is enough. In fact, it would be obscene to do a double with Refine. I have run to and from class before, though. Which I admit is obsessive but I honestly LOVE exercise and I had the time, so I fit the criteria stated in the article :)<br /><br />You really need to try Refine! It's DA BOMB DIGGITY. <br /><br />PS. YAY I CAN COMMENT AGAIN! Nice new set-up here. Cameonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-46124270102643913772012-05-11T08:05:17.453-07:002012-05-11T08:05:17.453-07:00We are crazy MD (maybe not you of course). Some of...We are crazy MD (maybe not you of course). Some of it is scheduling too, twice a day or morning and night for some can be harder than 6-8 before work etc.As for cortisol and insulin it depends what the "double" is. Something stretching can feel really nice after running or spinning or sometimes 2 cardio classes can be much like a runner does a long weekend run. There just has to be a strategy involved as it sounds there is with your workouts. Thanks for stopping by.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-9811314843436402752012-05-11T08:00:33.565-07:002012-05-11T08:00:33.565-07:00I sometimes do two workouts a day. Usually it'...I sometimes do two workouts a day. Usually it's cardio early in the morning and strength training or yoga in the evening. However, I always make sure the workouts are at least 8-10 hours apart. <br /><br />There's no way that people should be going from one workout to another so soon after each other. Their cortisol levels are going to be shot completely out of whack and there's a good chance that these long double (or triple!) workouts can easily lead to insulin resistance, weight gain, and muscle loss. At some point, you're actually doing more damage than good. <br /><br />Short, intense exercise sessions are always best...whether you're doing a class, HITT training, lifting weights, or anything. <br /><br />But hey, this is New York. We're crazy like that.MDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-49653345230833712692012-05-11T07:56:04.146-07:002012-05-11T07:56:04.146-07:00I think we all have the line that seems "too ...I think we all have the line that seems "too much". For some it's time, for others money or injuries etc. As long as you're honoring your personal situation and criteria I think we're ok. Keep the post ideas coming Einat, love it.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-86480463652394451152012-05-11T07:54:33.510-07:002012-05-11T07:54:33.510-07:00Oh and now I feel bad that you feel bad. The truth...Oh and now I feel bad that you feel bad. The truth is, when new to exercise your 5 days is doing more for you (in terms of showing your body something different) than for some women who have worked out for 20 years. Did that make you feel better or worse? And though I focused on doubles, a great piece by Gretchen Reynolds "the first 20 minutes" based on her book shows that for health we don't need huge amounts of exercise. We don't want to be sedentary or obsessive, anywhere in between is great. Go hug your husband and be happy you have health and balance in your life.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-34414734825142728912012-05-11T07:49:33.875-07:002012-05-11T07:49:33.875-07:00To be honest, this article made me feel bad about ...To be honest, this article made me feel bad about myself. After years of dreading working out and hating exercise, I've finally convinced myself that I like it. I was so proud of of working out 5-6 times a week, and then I read this. Twice a day? Three times a day? Made this beginner feel a little defeated. Then I read the quote from the woman who was concerned that dating/a partner couldn't fit into her workout schedule, and I felt bad for her. Marie Bighamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-14095367962583790762012-05-11T07:20:29.564-07:002012-05-11T07:20:29.564-07:00So glad you posted about this (as I was someone wh...So glad you posted about this (as I was someone who tweeted at you!) <br /><br />We talked about this in Figure 4 Tuesday night and most of the women in the class rolled their eyes. It's one thing to do a double header of yoga&barre or run&yoga/barre but to have several separate memberships seemed excessive (and expensive!)Einat Navehnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-43665352491751424542012-05-11T07:05:14.355-07:002012-05-11T07:05:14.355-07:00And yet it depends on how often the double is or h...And yet it depends on how often the double is or how you schedule it. Big difference 2 workouts a day 6 days a week than doubling up once or twice a week.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-39349778789402116932012-05-11T06:39:58.449-07:002012-05-11T06:39:58.449-07:00I think this is definitely a NYC thing (and probab...I think this is definitely a NYC thing (and probably in other places where there are people with the time, money, and to a certain extent social pressure). I think this type of doubling up is different from doubling while training for a tri or another similar event. I heartily second Rochelle's "honor your body" comment. These women are not doing that.Lmunoznoreply@blogger.com