What's everyone been up to lately?

[rydra_wong]

We haven't had a check-in for a while, and I thought an informal one might be nice. So:

What have you all been up to lately? What are you getting into? What's your latest discovery regarding the lifting of heavy things? Got any new toys or tricks?

Who's got a new achievement to brag about? Who's just getting started and would like some encouragement and cheering? Who's had to take time off owing to injury or life and could use some sympathy? How's it going?

Comments

[rydra_wong]

At last, at last, I have been cleared by my physical therapist to return to my regular workout.

\o/ \o/ \o/

"dead bug" (ask me how!)

*asks you how*

(Okay, I think I know, but it's possible the exercise I know is a variation.)

[mongrelheart]

I too am curious about "dead bug"!

[laurashapiro]

See below!

[laurashapiro]

I know of two dead bugs -- there's the yoga pose (sometimes called happy baby), and then there's this. Guess which one hurts more. (:

You do this with a fitness ball, small to medium in size. Lie on your back with your limbs in the air, balancing the ball against the front of your feet and the tips of your fingers.

Lower the left leg almost all the way to the floor (but not touching it), as you simultaneously lower your right arm over your head and to the floor (but not touching it). You must then keep the ball balanced with your right foot and your left hand.

Raise the left leg and right arm back to the ball. Then lower the right leg and the left arm. Continue alternating, lowering each leg/arm combo, for a total of 12 reps, or until you think you're going to die. Rest, then do it again.

I look forward to the day when this is no longer excruciating.

[mongrelheart]

Oh wow... that does sound excruciating! But very useful :)

[laurashapiro]

I hope it is. (: It sure hurts enough to be good for me.