Fitnessfreak's January Rotation for January 22, 2009

[Boingo1]

I'm here debating on what cardio I should do. Lori... I like the idea of CTX, I got these videos before Christmas, and have never done them! I also like the idea of 30 minutes of cardio, and 30 of yoga, Debbie....

I'll report back later to let you know what I decided!

And yes!... I'm going to miss this check in big time! You guys have motivated me more than I can say. And it's been fun getting to "know you" too!

[fitvix]

I hate IMax3. Ok - maybe I just dislike it because it is a killer. I had a great workout and burned 789 calories!!!! However, I was cursing the whole time because it seems like a lower body workout and cardio at the same time. (kind of reminds me of low max but harder) I'll stop my complaining now though since I did end up finishing the whole workout. I was disappointed that there is never a happy dance at the end of that workout... I know my legs were happy when it was done!

I never got to do my yoga or 1RM's last night due to errands DH and I had to make - but thats alright. Today is another day.....

Great workouts so far everyone!!

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Originally Posted by HotPants

Thanks, Sonya!
I had my 8yo take that pic when she got home from school today (they had 1/2 day). I thought it would be nice to have something more personal. Although Debbie knows how much I LOVE(d) that bike from my old avatar, I figured I needed something more Cathe-ish.
Have a great day!
With all the talk of stretching, I think I'll get another SM in this week....

I did like your bike AVI but this one ROCKS! You look awesome!

Originally Posted by Czechfan

Wow! this workout felt great! I hope everyone had a great day. I'm feeling a little bit sad knowing next week there will be no Fitnessfreak rotation to follow. But I understand, besides there are the workout rotations you've posted previously to use and enjoy. Plus hopefully, fingers crossed we'll be getting our STS soon! Thanks so very much Debbie for all the time and energy you've put into creating these awesome butt kickin' muscle buildin' workouts.

Hugs!

Nora

Nora, you're welcome. I will miss everyone on here. I'll be checking out the thread if you all decide to do Dec. & Jan. over again, though.

Originally Posted by gidget1978

Thanks for another great rotation Debbie! You wouldn't be kind enough to spit out another one for a girl who is heading to Fl...for bikini season would you? LOL

Lori

Like Patti said on here, I'd suggest one of my Get Ready for Summer Rotations. You can find them on here:

http://www.thecathenation.com/forum/...d.php?t=249348

I think you'll get great results with any of these summer rotations.

[Boingo1]

I know you're all waiting on the edge of your seat.... so I'll get to it:

I did CTX: Step Intervals and IMAX intervals 1-3 for 50 minutes of cardio! I liked CTX, it was different enough, but easy enough to get for step. I think it will be good for cardio when I'm doing STS. I'm definitely going to do a stretchmax (with the band...love that one) or a Yoga later this afternoon..

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Originally Posted by Boingo1

I know you're all waiting on the edge of your seat.... so I'll get to it

LMAO!!!!

Nice workout!

[Sonya Arellano]

Here is yesterday's workout.......
BACK
Regular Grip Pull-Ups: 3 unassisted, 6 assisted
T-Bar Rows w/u: 45# – 16 reps
T-Bar Rows: 70# – 3 sets/10 reps
Chin-Ups: 3 unassisted, 6 assisted
Barbell Bent over Rows: 55# /10 reps, 65#/10 reps, 75#/10 reps
Wide Grip Pull-Ups: 5/5 assisted
One Arm Rows: 30# – 3 sets/10 reps
Shrugs: 25# – 2 sets/20 reps


BICEPS
Barbell Curls: 55#/10 reps, 60# /10/8 reps, 55#/5 reps
Seated Alt. Hammer Curls: 20's – 20/6 reps
Seated Sweep Curls: 20's – 20/6/ reps
Barbell Negative Curls: 55# /8 reps, 50#/10 reps, 45#/10 reps
Concentration Curls: 25#/6/6 reps, 20#/8/8/6 reps

Very happy w/my workout and the strength gains I have gotten from doing Debbie's Dec/Jan rotation! However, this is it for me....my body is telling me it needs a rest! It's been fun checking in with you all!

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Originally Posted by Sonya Arellano

Here is yesterday's workout.......
BACK
Regular Grip Pull-Ups: 3 unassisted, 6 assisted
T-Bar Rows w/u: 45# – 16 reps
T-Bar Rows: 70# – 3 sets/10 reps
Chin-Ups: 3 unassisted, 6 assisted
Barbell Bent over Rows: 55# /10 reps, 65#/10 reps, 75#/10 reps
Wide Grip Pull-Ups: 5/5 assisted
One Arm Rows: 30# – 3 sets/10 reps
Shrugs: 25# – 2 sets/20 reps


BICEPS
Barbell Curls: 55#/10 reps, 60# /10/8 reps, 55#/5 reps
Seated Alt. Hammer Curls: 20's – 20/6 reps
Seated Sweep Curls: 20's – 20/6/ reps
Barbell Negative Curls: 55# /8 reps, 50#/10 reps, 45#/10 reps
Concentration Curls: 25#/6/6 reps, 20#/8/8/6 reps

Very happy w/my workout and the strength gains I have gotten from doing Debbie's Dec/Jan rotation! However, this is it for me....my body is telling me it needs a rest! It's been fun checking in with you all!

Outstanding on your pullups, Sonya! Nice job! I hope to get back to those with my next rotation if my shoulder allows it.

[HotPants]

Checking in -

Okay, gimme a big old Cathe "whoo - hoo!"! So I started my cardio with a little w/u and step from SJP, then moved on to the challenge from Step Blast. I didn't feel like I was ready to be done, so I wandered around my Rhythmic Step+ dvd. Thought I would do the challenge from that, but once it began I found I was sort of lost. Rhythmic step has not been one of my faves so I rarely pull it out. So I moved on to IMAX thinking I'd do a few intervals (the chaptering is SO much better on the more recent discs) and ended up doing the whole thing!
I figured that since I was torturing myself, I'd throw in the B&G bonus abs! Yeah, take that, Wendy!
Anyway, I think I'm recalling this correctly, but cardio was about 90 min/ 658 calories. Max HR 172, avg HR 146. In target zone 61 min.
Have a rockin' day everyone! (I'm still on my endorphine high)
Good times. And thanks, Debbie!

[Mindymelt]

Hey everyone. I decided to do the Rythmic step today. It was a pretty good workout. Hope everyone has a great evening.

HRM
61 min
702 cal
30% Fat
In zone 52 min

[Czechfan]

Good evening ladies!

Ok, I'm dragging myself to my computer to check in with you. Phew! This has been a really rough day for me. I have MS and I'm really fatigued today- no energy and my balance is a little iffy. But being the trooper I am I did do todays workout. I did Imax 3= 60 min. I have to say that with MS fatigue is was tough trying to focus on the steps and not getting dizzy. Anyways, I did the workout and I did Perfect Abs -Bootcamp challenge= 8min. Now, I'm thoroughly exhausted.

I'm going to miss doing rotations and check-ins with Debbie and the rest of you.

I hope everyone is doing great. Debbie, I'm glad your feeling better and the yoga is helping your muscles to loosen up and not feel tight or sore. I'm finding yoga is great for that. I have to start doing more of that to help with my MS impaired balance. My doctors recommend staying physically active, do cardio, and strength train, and yoga to help with my MS effected stuff and it does help. So, I guess that just goes to show that fitness is not just about how you look but how you feel and truly being fit. Via La Fitness and workout it keeps you keepin' on.

Hugs!!

Nora