Comments on: Living not blogging: STRENGTH TRAINING (giveaway post). http://mizfitonline.com/2009/06/19/living-not-blogging-strength-training-giveaway-post/ Because Fitness Isn't About Fitting In Wed, 23 May 2012 14:26:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jamiehttp://mizfitonline.com/2009/06/19/living-not-blogging-strength-training-giveaway-post/#comment-37579 Jamie Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:54:10 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=2129#comment-37579 I don't know what's happened to me, Miz. When I was in high school, all I would do was lift weights. Maybe a relic of my only high school sports experience (high school football team!). But I didn't incorporate any kind of cardiovascular exercise; I would do a 1-2 mile jog about twice a year, promising myself that I was going to get into running. However, I LOVED lifting weights.College, same story. I would go to the gym, spend 10-15 minutes on the recumbent bike (to warm up), then lift weights for an hour and a half. I loved weights for all the reasons that you do: I liked being bigger. I liked feeling powerful. I liked being stronger and more skilled than the dumbass men doing stupid things (no, really stupid things) with barbells. And maybe I secretly knew that I was going to need awesomely defined arms if I were going to be a lesbian and attract the perfect woman ;-)Now? I am doing well if I can force myself to get into the weight room for two sessions a week. And most of my weights work isn't about strength or power or size or tone or any of the things that used to make me feel empowered--most of my exercises are corrective and rehabilitative so that I can continue to swim, bike, and run.And I'm not sure why that is :-\ I don’t know what’s happened to me, Miz. When I was in high school, all I would do was lift weights. Maybe a relic of my only high school sports experience (high school football team!). But I didn’t incorporate any kind of cardiovascular exercise; I would do a 1-2 mile jog about twice a year, promising myself that I was going to get into running. However, I LOVED lifting weights.

College, same story. I would go to the gym, spend 10-15 minutes on the recumbent bike (to warm up), then lift weights for an hour and a half. I loved weights for all the reasons that you do: I liked being bigger. I liked feeling powerful. I liked being stronger and more skilled than the dumbass men doing stupid things (no, really stupid things) with barbells. And maybe I secretly knew that I was going to need awesomely defined arms if I were going to be a lesbian and attract the perfect woman ;-)

Now? I am doing well if I can force myself to get into the weight room for two sessions a week. And most of my weights work isn’t about strength or power or size or tone or any of the things that used to make me feel empowered–most of my exercises are corrective and rehabilitative so that I can continue to swim, bike, and run.

And I’m not sure why that is :-\

]]> By: red pomegranatehttp://mizfitonline.com/2009/06/19/living-not-blogging-strength-training-giveaway-post/#comment-37521 red pomegranate Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:38:42 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=2129#comment-37521 I'd love to hear what you have to say about kettlebells! I’d love to hear what you have to say about kettlebells!

]]> By: Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.nethttp://mizfitonline.com/2009/06/19/living-not-blogging-strength-training-giveaway-post/#comment-37328 Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.net Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:39:01 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=2129#comment-37328 You are so inspirational, woman!!! Dang - if I could just have you in my back pocket everyday :) You are so inspirational, woman!!! Dang – if I could just have you in my back pocket everyday :)

]]> By: South Beach Stevehttp://mizfitonline.com/2009/06/19/living-not-blogging-strength-training-giveaway-post/#comment-37327 South Beach Steve Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:08:09 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=2129#comment-37327 Congratulations on the publicity. I suspect it is not in order though -- there is no way you are as low as #3. I was thinking at least #2, but most likely #1. :-) Congratulations on the publicity. I suspect it is not in order though — there is no way you are as low as #3. I was thinking at least #2, but most likely #1. :-)

]]> By: Lara (Thinspired)http://mizfitonline.com/2009/06/19/living-not-blogging-strength-training-giveaway-post/#comment-37326 Lara (Thinspired) Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:37:30 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=2129#comment-37326 Um, that picture is AMAZING. I am buying a resistance band TOMORROW. You definitely sold me! Um, that picture is AMAZING.
I am buying a resistance band TOMORROW. You definitely sold me!

]]> By: trip2http://mizfitonline.com/2009/06/19/living-not-blogging-strength-training-giveaway-post/#comment-37325 trip2 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:29:36 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=2129#comment-37325 After living in the same apartment for 3 years, I forgot how much of a pain in the ass moving is. After living in the same apartment for 3 years, I forgot how much of a pain in the ass moving is.

]]> By: Alisonhttp://mizfitonline.com/2009/06/19/living-not-blogging-strength-training-giveaway-post/#comment-37324 Alison Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:27:01 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=2129#comment-37324 Hi MizFit, I'm a new reader and wanted to let yo u know I spent last night going all through your archives.So glad I found ya! Hi MizFit,
I’m a new reader and wanted to let yo u know I spent last night going all through your archives.

So glad I found ya!

]]> By: asytonyaahttp://mizfitonline.com/2009/06/19/living-not-blogging-strength-training-giveaway-post/#comment-37323 asytonyaa Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:18:50 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=2129#comment-37323 Which is the very good movie in 2009? Please help!Thank you. What you think about my web? [url=http://www.easyfaxlesspaydayloan.com]easy payday loan[/url] [url=http://www.easyfaxlesspaydayloan.com]fast cash advance[/url] Which is the very good movie in 2009? Please help!Thank you.
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]]> By: Robinhttp://mizfitonline.com/2009/06/19/living-not-blogging-strength-training-giveaway-post/#comment-37322 Robin Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:48:31 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=2129#comment-37322 I'm with you on the weight lifting. I love feeling powerful and strong and it gives you a great sense of accomplishment when you move up in weight - you realize you're making progress. I don't want to be a soft, saggy, skinny person - I want to be strong, toned and in proportion! Strong women are sexy! I’m with you on the weight lifting. I love feeling powerful and strong and it gives you a great sense of accomplishment when you move up in weight – you realize you’re making progress. I don’t want to be a soft, saggy, skinny person – I want to be strong, toned and in proportion! Strong women are sexy!

]]> By: kristisummerhttp://mizfitonline.com/2009/06/19/living-not-blogging-strength-training-giveaway-post/#comment-37321 kristisummer Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:35:33 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=2129#comment-37321 I love to lift. Sometimes I get lazy with my lifting workouts but always incorporate it in most of my classes that I teach. Love seeing those veins pop. I love to lift. Sometimes I get lazy with my lifting workouts but always incorporate it in most of my classes that I teach. Love seeing those veins pop.

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