Good morning, peeps! Hoping everyone had a good week. Had two personal records last week lifting - it was test week. Back squatted 215 pounds. Deadlifted 195. The squat exceeded my bodyweight by about 40%. The Deadlift by about 30. I was a bit disappointed because I wanted to break 200 on the DL, but maybe next week.

I've registered for my first fencing tourney of the 2018-2019 season on September 8.

Sunday - rest day - must attend the wake for a friend's husband who passed - funeral is tomorrow - so sad - he left two teens and a wife behind. My heart breaks for the family.

Monday - fencing 2.5 hours

Tuesday - Crossfit class 1 hour

Wedensday - fencing lesson and class 3 hours

Thursday - Crossfit class

Friday - Pilates 1 hour - agility work and upper body 1 hour

Saturday - Crossfit class

Glad my workouts are inside as its going to be over 90 in Philly almost every day this week.

I WFH 2-3 days a week. On those days, rather than trying to walk and work at the same time, I set aside time (e.g. my lunch hour or a 15 minute break in the morning or afternoon) to do a mini workout. But I dedicate significant time to working out and have since I started down this path in April 2016. I fence 2 days a week from 6:30-9 pm. I'm at the gym about 3 other days a week for an hour. I've made my health and working out my priority with my time when I'm not feeding the family or earning money to feed them! Find a schedule that works for you.

And before you spend a small fortune on a treadmill, check out Craigslist or other sale groups near you - there are always people looking to get rid of one and you may be able to save a ton of money. (No opinion on your choice because I'd rather die than run - hurts my knees too much. I use an elliptical for cardio).

I will consider that for sure. My wife is also pushing for the treadmill but I would like to incorporate what you just said and try to get my exercise/cardio in before work. I started swimming about 3 months ago but I have had to stop because of some shoulder pain that started, I don't think I was using proper form to swim. Anyways, that's beside the point, thanks for your help!

Hey everyone,

I work a desk job and I recently got the opportunity to work remotely from home. I am hoping I can use this change to start some better habits throughout the day, rather than just sitting at my desk and working all day. I am thinking of getting a treadmill and putting my laptop up there and trying to walk and work at the same time. If I split the time I spend sitting/walking while I work, I hope that it will help me establish some better habits. Has anyone had any experience trying to do this? Another thing is that I am trying to find a treadmill that will last a long time. I am hoping that I'll be able to lose some of my weight and start to actually run without my joints hurting. I am looking into getting this treadmill here. It looks like a good piece of equipment but I want to make sure that it is going to last a long time. Also, I might have to put something up there to make sure my laptop stays there. I would consider an actual treadmill desk but they just look like they will break down fast. So, does anyone have experience with anything like this or even that specific treadmill or just having a walking treadmill? Thanks.

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Use your fencing to get some of the hurt and anger out. My thoughts are with you

Monday 60 minute ride 60 minute swim

Tue 60 minute ride

Wed strength training dance and swim

Thursday 60 minute ride

Friday 60 minute run

Saturday 150 minute ride follow by a 30 minute run

Sunday 40 minute swim and a 100 minute run

no rest for me