Does my bum look toned in these shorts?

[UnfitNoMore]

It had best do after this one! I would have posted a picture of me doing this workout, but it wouldn’t have been a pretty sight.

So... the bit I was dreading... squat hold 30 seconds... absolutely loved it! So much easier than a wall sit... second time around I accepted the offer to go lower half way through... I nearly had my butt on the floor. I was so proud. Also after the second one the speed squats were good, like being set free! So... after the first set was the bit I’d been looking forwards to... backward hip circles and the forward ones, a nice gentle looking lie down. OH MY GOD they hurt! Just about managed to keep going on those.

24 minutes, plenty of sweating, 140 calories burned... which is less than it felt 😂

Earlier I’d done my dumbbell session and for lunch today I said little miss UNM could have a chip muffin (barm/bap/roll/tea cake/I’ve probably missed some other names for it) from the chippy... so we walked the 5k to the chippy and walked the 800m back 😂. She wasn’t impressed with my route planning, but if we are to eat some junk, we shall first burn some!

I’d recommend this workout... it’s all leg work and I can just feel how good that is for running... so, it nearly beat me but is now in my favourites section.

[Jogunlikely]

Love the 5km walk to the chippy 🤣

Those leg circles are a complete killer, I feel your pain!

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Jogunlikely]

They looked so easy!!!

As for the chippy... I made it exactly 3.11 miles from my door to theirs... may have to run there sometime!

[Couchpotato2]

Disappointed about the lack of photo

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Couchpotato2]

She’s a lot better looking than me 😂

[Couchpotato2 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Haha, I think I like or dislike her leggings, I’m not sure. Might need to buy them

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Couchpotato2]

I picked some Nike leggings up when I was shopping with little miss UNM recently... the “£6” at the beginning of the price and the next bit not being “.” made me put them down again pretty quickly 😂

[Couchpotato2 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

WHAT??? Nah there is no point spending that much. I'd rather have a nice colourful selection. Having to run in black shorter ones at the moment, not so fun...

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Couchpotato2]

She showed me some bright orange ones today... £104.95... I said she should order 2 pairs.

Soon be autumn again 😂😂😂

[Couchpotato2 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I am learning. I had no idea that leggings could be that expensive. Do they run for you or sing to you or do ANYTHING special? Maybe you get them free when you buy those £400 shoes...

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Couchpotato2]

Those shoes are £620! The £400 was above their next dearest shoe... which they’ve rectified... £250 running shoe announced.

The thing with the £105 leggings is they come in two colours... both awful

[Couchpotato2 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I don’t think any colour would induce me to buy them, even with diamanté on them...

[Hidden in reply to UnfitNoMore]

How much?!? 😮😮😮

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Hidden]

I think Nike’s main role in the world is to make our expensive shoes and other gear look like bargains 😂

[Couchpotato2 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Yes quite likely! I’ve found the shorts you need to show off your newly toned backside: tikiboo.co.uk/collections/n...

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Couchpotato2]

😱🤣

Not too sure... but I’m doing a crazy marathon one day and something like those could be crazy enough to match it!

[Couchpotato2 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Having looked at all their website, there are many more... Som of them make it hard for your eyes to focus, I might go for that then no one will be able to see how untoned i am 🤣 Having seen mo farah with tubes on his legs I wonder about that plus shorts. That might be a good look...

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Couchpotato2]

Those sleeves do amuse me

[Couchpotato2 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I’ve not explored compression anything, do you know what the idea is behind it?

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Couchpotato2]

In theory they improve blood circulation... well actually it’s not theory they’ve been used surgically for a long time. The benefits after a run are pretty much proven, they aid recovery... as for them helping a run, the jury is out and may never have a verdict. Paula Radcliffe ran the best ever women’s marathon in compression socks and also has some other unproven things going on... nobody has got close to her time since. Is the placebo effect doping too? Or is there something in it? Who knows.

runnersworld.com/training/a...

[Couchpotato2 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I did the NRC run with her and it was good. She didn’t reach her goal first time round in Seniors and tried and tried again. I also sat on a sofa with her in 2013 and wish I could go back there now for a chat...

Might see if I can find some discounted compression things then I could run with shorts. I don’t anymore because (bit fat) last time I used them I felt really unsupported and my legs felt much tireder. This was probably a decade ago... so those tubes might sort out my over heating and my need for constriction.

Off to see if they do them for massive calves...

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Haha you have to watch this: 1 they are a fashion statement 2- you can happily run randomly into bushes youtu.be/j3_FEGmhIuM(Not working as expected?)

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Couchpotato2]

Not sure I need any more warming up this time of year... could be good in January!

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Couchpotato2]

Give them a go... they won’t harm... and they’re so good the day after!

You met one of my heroes! No keeping her down... those marathons took a toll on her, but now it’s one of the longest standing records in women’s athletics... I loved her in my ears on that run.

[Couchpotato2 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Yeah she’s an amazing athlete. I sat down as my feet were killing me and then I looked around and she was next to me. I was a bit awe struck. Now I would have loads of questions...

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Couchpotato2]

I’d probably be awe struck now to be honest... so many questions, none would come out!

[AlMorr]

O come on UNM let's see a photo or even a video of you doing that workout, nothing to be ashamed of, perhaps if you were doing it incorrectly some expert here would certainly correct you. You know that everyone here at Healthunlocked are here to help.

[UnfitNoMore in reply to AlMorr]

😂. Too late now! Maybe next time. Couldn’t post a video though... too much to beep out on those hip circles.

[Realfoodieclub]

Love the idea of your route planning. 😂😂😂. I am With you the calorie burn for a great workout it doesn't seem fair, but It comes into play later on as we build our muscles, I like the fact we can burn more calories sitting around 😂😂😂. Some workout feel like they should be 1000 kcal plus to me 😀. After my HM I might have a go at this one. I want to do some real toning workouts when I have recovered.

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Realfoodieclub]

It was fun... and now I’ve taken on a banana and some more water I’m feeling great... certainly felt the burn during it. 140 for that does seem harsh... running a mile would have been easier... but I guess while hurting those hip circles aren’t exactly high energy.

So today is the first time I’ve hit upper and lower body with functional strength workouts on the same day... low impact leg work so I’d be good to run tomorrow... I may partner these up again.

[Maddee_6333]

Good job!

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Maddee_6333]

Thanks... it’s one of those love it after it’s done sessions!

[grumpyoldgirl]

You'll not get me doing that lunge UNM, I'd need two strong fellas to haul me back up to my feet! 😂😂

[UnfitNoMore in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Several times... that lunge up there is the down in the split squats 😂

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Oooh er! Any volunteers? I'm picturing a couple of hunky, helpful blokes willing to help an old lady to her feet again and again without minding the odd swear word 😂 (just don't anyone tell Mr grumpy, he might not understand)

[UnfitNoMore in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

🤣

[Johnnylewis]

Just looked It up. How do they get to the decision that is beginners level. Fair play to ya. I. Like the sounds of the squat hold tho

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Johnnylewis]

I dunno... I know I don’t want to see advanced level though 😂😂