Tuesday was a mish mash of stuff and nothing hard core whatsoever.
25 crunches.
20 forward lunges (each leg)
30 squats
20 side lunges (each leg)
25 reach for toes (in air) for abs
Then Wednesday, I went to the gym. Yes. I did.
15 minutes on bike for warmup
circuit routine (which irritates me when others come to use the machines from other side of gym but fail to do the circuit, therefore messing up my sequence!) ... instead of forcing myself to do the jump box everytime, I opted for jogging, jumping rope, and jumping jacks for the cardio in between.
Ended with another 15 minutes on treadmill to cool down.
Yes. We joined a gym. $20 a month and a free friend any and everytime you go. Currently it's the Boy following me there. And I can honestly say, I did get a pretty stellar workout Wednesday. But getting home at 8:30pm stinks for me.
Showing posts with label Tuesday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tuesday. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tuesday workout plan - ABS
I am so glad that I did my stuff last night, did 1 1/2 miles instead of the 1 anticpated. Even jogged a few blocks in there (ok, so only 2 blocks then walked then jogged 1 1/2 blocks but still!) No big deal. Then I did some butt exercises when I was done just to cool down some.
So tonight, Tuesday, I plan to do:
ABS. Yeah baby, the midsection. The muffin top area. You know, THAT area :) Actually, I find it to be one of the easiest and quickest spots to see results. Seriously. I think alot of that "fat" that you see is really just bloating like. Sure you may never have 6 packs so to speak (I believe that really is a genetic trait) BUT you can make it less jiggly, and reduce the rolls :)
So come on, here's what I'm planning for this evening. Hop on over and join me!
Elbows to knees, rotating, 25 total. Go slow and don't strain your neck. Mentally concentrate on your ab muscles. You should feel upper, lower and the sides contracting ... breathe. Take a few second break if needed, count to 10 super quick, that's the only break you get!
Feet straight up, heels to ceiling, reach with your hands to touch your toes, up and down, 25 total. You can do it. Keep the legs straight, don't bend your knees and keep your feet flat to the ceiling. Again, focus, concentrate and BREATHE!
Hmm, that was 50 already and it's only been, what, 15 minutes? Woohoo. Moving on:
In and outs ... this is a P90X Abripper move, sit with your knees bent, lift feet off ground, hands on ground to side, slightly behind your rear. extend legs straight out, trying to keep your back straight (do not arch) and bring knees back up towards your chest. Keep feet flat as you do and go for 25.
Next up is Crunchy Frog, another P90X Abripper move, start in same position as In and Outs only know, your arms are out to side (in air, palms facing forward). Straighten legs out (off the ground) and lean back and then come up to starting position with knees up to chest and arms wrapping around knees. In and out. Breathe (this is hard I think) and we are going for 25.
Whew. Thats 100 baby. Ok, really, we should do more but I think the last thing I'm going to do is mason twist.
50. With my 10 lb medicine ball. Just because.
So there you have my Tuesday workout. 150 total ab moves. Whew. So how about it, did you do it??
So tonight, Tuesday, I plan to do:
ABS. Yeah baby, the midsection. The muffin top area. You know, THAT area :) Actually, I find it to be one of the easiest and quickest spots to see results. Seriously. I think alot of that "fat" that you see is really just bloating like. Sure you may never have 6 packs so to speak (I believe that really is a genetic trait) BUT you can make it less jiggly, and reduce the rolls :)
So come on, here's what I'm planning for this evening. Hop on over and join me!
Elbows to knees, rotating, 25 total. Go slow and don't strain your neck. Mentally concentrate on your ab muscles. You should feel upper, lower and the sides contracting ... breathe. Take a few second break if needed, count to 10 super quick, that's the only break you get!
Feet straight up, heels to ceiling, reach with your hands to touch your toes, up and down, 25 total. You can do it. Keep the legs straight, don't bend your knees and keep your feet flat to the ceiling. Again, focus, concentrate and BREATHE!
Hmm, that was 50 already and it's only been, what, 15 minutes? Woohoo. Moving on:
In and outs ... this is a P90X Abripper move, sit with your knees bent, lift feet off ground, hands on ground to side, slightly behind your rear. extend legs straight out, trying to keep your back straight (do not arch) and bring knees back up towards your chest. Keep feet flat as you do and go for 25.
Next up is Crunchy Frog, another P90X Abripper move, start in same position as In and Outs only know, your arms are out to side (in air, palms facing forward). Straighten legs out (off the ground) and lean back and then come up to starting position with knees up to chest and arms wrapping around knees. In and out. Breathe (this is hard I think) and we are going for 25.
Whew. Thats 100 baby. Ok, really, we should do more but I think the last thing I'm going to do is mason twist.
50. With my 10 lb medicine ball. Just because.
So there you have my Tuesday workout. 150 total ab moves. Whew. So how about it, did you do it??
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tuesday Plan - Abs / Core
I'd like to say that I'm kicking butt today with my plan but OMG I'm tight from yesterday! My abs are stiff as are my inner thighs and butt. Yeah, those are good areas huh? I considered setting today for Arms but didn't really have anything in the works yet!
So today will use the medicine ball (if you have one) ... and I KNOW that I'm going to have to force myself to finish it out ... BUT all I have to do is stand sideways in the mirror and look at my much slimmer stomach (3.3 lbs baby!) and that's enough motivation for me...
I'm going to keep it fairly low key today which kind of defeats a lot of things, but as I've said before, I'm NOT a personal trainer or certified in any way, this is just what I do.
So come on, lets get sweaty!
*And now this will show revisions AFTER I've done the workout!*
Figure eights with a medicine ball - as many as you can do and then add 6 more to push it. *Not so bad but I think I may have done a little wrong as my arms were tired before my abs were?
20 full sit ups with ball, keep ball to chest on down side, push out over knees on up side *hey, 20 sit ups is 20 sit ups!
30 mason twist, feet up (YOU CAN DO IT!) *Remember, each side counts as ONE*
20 reach for the sky (feet up in air, push ball to feet) *Holy crap! I could not touch my toes doing this, just my ankles. Remember to not let your head touch the ground on back side!
20 V lifts with ball meeting feet ... this could be difficult for me but will push through! *10 each leg. You can alternate if you can keep a rhythm going. Again, could NOT hit the toes, but more like mid shin!
20 catulpults (IF I only had a playmate!) *Oh my aching abs!
10 Burpees. Somehow I just don't think I can get this far today but will do everything in my power to do so! *Ummm. I didn't do these, but IF you do let me know for motivation and competitve purposes!
I've found a few pretty cool you tube videos to demonstrate a few of the above exercises, particularly this one cheery upbeat gal. Seriously though, I'd probably have to punch her if she was MY trainer in person. That attitude and AWESOME would just about send me over the edge during a grueling workout! Check it out! She's got quite a few other quick clips on various stuff and I will be reviewing them later too...
So today will use the medicine ball (if you have one) ... and I KNOW that I'm going to have to force myself to finish it out ... BUT all I have to do is stand sideways in the mirror and look at my much slimmer stomach (3.3 lbs baby!) and that's enough motivation for me...
I'm going to keep it fairly low key today which kind of defeats a lot of things, but as I've said before, I'm NOT a personal trainer or certified in any way, this is just what I do.
So come on, lets get sweaty!
*And now this will show revisions AFTER I've done the workout!*
Figure eights with a medicine ball - as many as you can do and then add 6 more to push it. *Not so bad but I think I may have done a little wrong as my arms were tired before my abs were?
20 full sit ups with ball, keep ball to chest on down side, push out over knees on up side *hey, 20 sit ups is 20 sit ups!
30 mason twist, feet up (YOU CAN DO IT!) *Remember, each side counts as ONE*
20 reach for the sky (feet up in air, push ball to feet) *Holy crap! I could not touch my toes doing this, just my ankles. Remember to not let your head touch the ground on back side!
20 V lifts with ball meeting feet ... this could be difficult for me but will push through! *10 each leg. You can alternate if you can keep a rhythm going. Again, could NOT hit the toes, but more like mid shin!
20 catulpults (IF I only had a playmate!) *Oh my aching abs!
10 Burpees. Somehow I just don't think I can get this far today but will do everything in my power to do so! *Ummm. I didn't do these, but IF you do let me know for motivation and competitve purposes!
I've found a few pretty cool you tube videos to demonstrate a few of the above exercises, particularly this one cheery upbeat gal. Seriously though, I'd probably have to punch her if she was MY trainer in person. That attitude and AWESOME would just about send me over the edge during a grueling workout! Check it out! She's got quite a few other quick clips on various stuff and I will be reviewing them later too...
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday Plan
Today is LEGS and Cardio. Woohoo!
For my Cardio, I will be doing the Wii Active boxing that I set up ... I believe I need to redo the plan though as I think my original plan goes for 45 minutes. I only want 20 minutes of Cardio at this point.
Legs will be the following:
40 Walking lunges holding 6 lb weights in each hand. I will do this up and down the LONG hallway of my house. Remember to not let your knees go beyond your toes!
40 jump squats using the 8 lb medicine ball. Land lightly on feet. Make sure your butt is out but not arching your back.
30 calf raises straight out (no weights for me yet) For extra workout, don't let heels touch the ground. Push yourself as they will start to cramp!
30 calf raises toes out (no weights for me yet) Again, try to keep heels off the floor
30 calf raises toes in (no weights for me yet) and if you can, keep the heels off the floor!
30 side lunges each side (60 total). IF you can, add some light weights and raise arms straight out in front as you side lunge to give you a little extra arm workout!
Imaginary jump rope ... count to 101! A little cardio mixed in with your leg workout is good!
Jumping jacks ... count to 101! A little more cardio!
Come and get sweaty with me...how did your Monday routine go?
For my Cardio, I will be doing the Wii Active boxing that I set up ... I believe I need to redo the plan though as I think my original plan goes for 45 minutes. I only want 20 minutes of Cardio at this point.
Legs will be the following:
40 Walking lunges holding 6 lb weights in each hand. I will do this up and down the LONG hallway of my house. Remember to not let your knees go beyond your toes!
40 jump squats using the 8 lb medicine ball. Land lightly on feet. Make sure your butt is out but not arching your back.
30 calf raises straight out (no weights for me yet) For extra workout, don't let heels touch the ground. Push yourself as they will start to cramp!
30 calf raises toes out (no weights for me yet) Again, try to keep heels off the floor
30 calf raises toes in (no weights for me yet) and if you can, keep the heels off the floor!
30 side lunges each side (60 total). IF you can, add some light weights and raise arms straight out in front as you side lunge to give you a little extra arm workout!
Imaginary jump rope ... count to 101! A little cardio mixed in with your leg workout is good!
Jumping jacks ... count to 101! A little more cardio!
Come and get sweaty with me...how did your Monday routine go?
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Tuesday June 15
Oh wow, it's been almost a month since I last posted? Oops.
I am still working out. But nothing like I should be. Pushups here. Situp there. A few crunches. etc.
The dvd player in the bedroom has eaten my ABRipper dvd. Hubby needs to get a special tool to open it up. He's fairly confident he can rescue it. God I hope so!
So, what's been happening, you ask?
Low Carb. Well, trying to anyways. I've reduced them dramatically and yes, there have been days where I've had 20 grams or less. BUT there have been days where I needed to have something carby and just fell off. Not majorly, no pasta or anything like that, just a slice of bread or something small. I'm working on it, really.
I've not weighed or measured myself since May 30th. I weighed 155 lbs that day at Publix. That was a horrible number for me to see. It didn't shock me but confirmed what I was seeing and feeling. And this time around, it's not from muscle.
Its hotter than heck here. And the humidity is sky high. Uggg. But this morning, I forced myself to get dressed, put on the Shapeup shoes and walked. 20 minutes. No biggie but man, I got eaten up by mosquitoes, there are night jasmine in bloom (smells beautiful but uh, not when you are breathing harder than normal) and the air was just so damn still. But I did it. Probably a mile or so, will clock it on way to work.
Only thing is, the small of my back was aching very very badly half way through. I've heard of others saying this when wearing these shoes. They make you stand different. AND I find myself stepping hard, almost jarring. I think that might be what caused the back pain? I'm fine now, no lasting effects from it but still.
This is also the first time that my calves didn't cramp up. Maybe wearing these shoes during errands IS helping out :)
So hop to it folks. Get back on the wagon & move it!
I am still working out. But nothing like I should be. Pushups here. Situp there. A few crunches. etc.
The dvd player in the bedroom has eaten my ABRipper dvd. Hubby needs to get a special tool to open it up. He's fairly confident he can rescue it. God I hope so!
So, what's been happening, you ask?
Low Carb. Well, trying to anyways. I've reduced them dramatically and yes, there have been days where I've had 20 grams or less. BUT there have been days where I needed to have something carby and just fell off. Not majorly, no pasta or anything like that, just a slice of bread or something small. I'm working on it, really.
I've not weighed or measured myself since May 30th. I weighed 155 lbs that day at Publix. That was a horrible number for me to see. It didn't shock me but confirmed what I was seeing and feeling. And this time around, it's not from muscle.
Its hotter than heck here. And the humidity is sky high. Uggg. But this morning, I forced myself to get dressed, put on the Shapeup shoes and walked. 20 minutes. No biggie but man, I got eaten up by mosquitoes, there are night jasmine in bloom (smells beautiful but uh, not when you are breathing harder than normal) and the air was just so damn still. But I did it. Probably a mile or so, will clock it on way to work.
Only thing is, the small of my back was aching very very badly half way through. I've heard of others saying this when wearing these shoes. They make you stand different. AND I find myself stepping hard, almost jarring. I think that might be what caused the back pain? I'm fine now, no lasting effects from it but still.
This is also the first time that my calves didn't cramp up. Maybe wearing these shoes during errands IS helping out :)
So hop to it folks. Get back on the wagon & move it!
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