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RAWCOOKIE
Joined: 18 Jun 2015 Posts: 1308 Location: Cornwall, UK
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Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 2:38 pm Post subject: Shovelglove mod to get started! |
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I'm not very strong (at the moment) as a 60yr old woman who's never been into strength-training - but I came up with the idea of trying to use my dumbells as a sort of shovelglove thing. It's working well for me because (a) I can adjust the weight and (b) the shorter handle makes it easier for me
You never know, I may progress to a proper shovelglove in time!
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reinhard Site Admin

Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 5756 Location: Cambridge, MA
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Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice!
Let us know how it goes.
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RAWCOOKIE
Joined: 18 Jun 2015 Posts: 1308 Location: Cornwall, UK
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Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hi! Thanks for noticing I'm already thinking I could add some weight........ and thinking about having my own sledgehammer _________________ I love Everyday Systems :3
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oolala53
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 8989 Location: San Diego, CA USA
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Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, Gill! I just use regular weights and swing them around, along with other moves. That looks nifty. Are you still at it? _________________ Count plates, not calories. Three a day. 8 years & counting
Age 64
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SugarFreebie
Joined: 05 Feb 2016 Posts: 20 Location: SW OH USA
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 12:20 am Post subject: |
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New to No S so have a lot to learn. Will also be starting out using the dumbbells, seeing as I already have them, and biking rather than walking d/t painfully ruined feet (bike has been tuned up and is ready to go; will be using indoor pedaled until weather warms up). Feeling VERY optimistic. _________________ Peace out,
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oolala53
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 8989 Location: San Diego, CA USA
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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Those are worthy movement replacements, SF. Very much in keeping with using what's at hand.
Exercise does more for longevity than just about anything! And it's about 20% influential in weight loss. It plus No S, I believe, will solve 80% of the degenerative disease problems.
This I write will plunked down surfing the net... _________________ Count plates, not calories. Three a day. 8 years & counting
Age 64
SBMI Jan/10-30.8
Jan/12-26.8
Mar/13-24.9 Stayed at +/- 8-lb. for three years Sept/17 22.8 (but more fluctuation)
Mar/18 22.2
There is no S better than Vanilla No S. |
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Red

Joined: 04 Mar 2016 Posts: 40
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:11 am Post subject: |
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About a year ago - I had the opportunity to use an actual sledgehammer (a BIG one) on a huge truck tire. WOWO, was I sore. AND for whatever reason, supremely peaceful.
I've never heard of this exercise - but it sounds like fun.
SO - I think it's going to be awesome as a 63yr old to walk into Lowes or Home Depot - and buy the biggest one they have.
 _________________ "...skid into heaven broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” " Thank you Hunter! |
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oolala53
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 8989 Location: San Diego, CA USA
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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RED, I don't think even Reinhard uses the biggest one they have.
I hardly ever even get to my 15-lb. weights and I have two 20's out on the deck. Thankfully bought at yard sales at a fraction of the new price. I'll probably never get a real sledge hammer. Won't stop me from using what I have doing analogous moves. _________________ Count plates, not calories. Three a day. 8 years & counting
Age 64
SBMI Jan/10-30.8
Jan/12-26.8
Mar/13-24.9 Stayed at +/- 8-lb. for three years Sept/17 22.8 (but more fluctuation)
Mar/18 22.2
There is no S better than Vanilla No S. |
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Red

Joined: 04 Mar 2016 Posts: 40
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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LMAO - Well, I broached the topic with my left-brained spouse. He was adamant that we don't have the room, with hints at unintentional demolition due to my innate klutziness.
In other words, no matter what size I picked, he wanted me 15 or 20 feet away from the house. HA.
But I'm like the others here, I'm starting with something lighter - like a shovel or broom.
This past week though - I spent a lot of time raking up moss from my yard, harder than it looks, and my muscles are telling me off. It felt good to get that done! _________________ "...skid into heaven broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” " Thank you Hunter! |
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oolala53
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 8989 Location: San Diego, CA USA
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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Nothing like functional movement as a benchmark and medium. _________________ Count plates, not calories. Three a day. 8 years & counting
Age 64
SBMI Jan/10-30.8
Jan/12-26.8
Mar/13-24.9 Stayed at +/- 8-lb. for three years Sept/17 22.8 (but more fluctuation)
Mar/18 22.2
There is no S better than Vanilla No S. |
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Merry

Joined: 22 Sep 2008 Posts: 1652
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 2:44 am Post subject: |
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That's awesome! I'm looking at configuring my own to start as well. The video looks so doable, but also a good workout. _________________ Homeschool Mom and No S returnee as of 11-30-15.
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
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RAWCOOKIE
Joined: 18 Jun 2015 Posts: 1308 Location: Cornwall, UK
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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I didn't keep the shovelglove moves going for long......... but recent activity over here has brought it back to my attention - thanks ladies! _________________ I love Everyday Systems :3
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