(((((((CHINTASTICA)))))))

Catherine - You can come here and whine all you want. Because we all do, that's what friends are for. Hoping your back is feeling a little better today.

Judi - Enjoy your recovery week, can't wait for mine next week. Thinking of doing Brian Kest yoga tomorrow instead of Yoga X. Feel like I need a change.

Last night I order the Pranamaya Shoulder Shape Up DVD. Sure hope it helps.

Did Shoulders & Arms this morning and had a good workout. Kept most the weights the same for shoulders and upped the others by 1 or 2#.

Here are my stats from this morning. I also did Amy Flat Abs from !0 Minutes Solutions Band workout instead of Ab Ripper X . I find ABX once a week is all I can handle.


Group 1
Alternating Shoulder Press - 20's/15 reps
In & Out Bicep Curls - 22's/16 reps
Double Arm Kickbacks - 18's/15 reps
Alternating Shoulder Press - 20's/12 reps
In & Out Bicep Curls - 22's/16 reps
Double Arm Kickbacks - 18's/15 reps

30 second rest

Group 2
Deep Swimmer's Press - 17's/15 reps
Full Supination Concentration Curls - 22's/12 reps
Bench Dips - 25 reps
Deep Swimmer's Press - 17's/14 reps
Full Supination Concentration Curls - 22s/12 reps
Bench Dips - 20
***Did the Deep Swimmer's Press with arms going only half way down this time

30 second rest

Group 3
Upright Rows - 18's/15 reps
Static Arm Curls - 18's/16 rep
Flip-Grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks - 14's/16 reps
Upright Rows - 18's/15 reps
Static Arm Curls - 18's/16 sets
Flip-Grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks - 14's/16 reps

30 second rest

Group 4
Two-Angle Shoulder Flyes - 13's/16 reps
Crouching Cohen Curls - 20's/12 reps
Lying Tricep Extensions - 18's/15 reps
Two-Angle Shoulder Flyes - 13's/16 reps
Crouching Cohen Curls - 20's/12 reps
Lying Tricep Extensions - 18's/15 reps


30 second rest

Group 5 (Bonus Round)
In & Out Straight-Arm Shoulder Flyes - 12's/16 reps
Congdon Curls - 20's/15 reps
Side Tri-Raises- 20 reps
In & Out Straight-Arm Shoulder Flyes - 12's/16 reps
Congdon Curls - 20's/15 reps
Tri-Side Raises - 20 reps __________________
 
Linda- I'm curious to hear what you think of Bryan Kest. Do you have his power yoga one: energize, tone & sweat? So next week is your recovery week? You get to do core synergistics..let me know how you do on the banana rolls.

Catherine- How are you doing today?

This morning was CCV8 on the elliptical to prep me for Xmas shopping at the mall. So much to do and so little time:confused:

Hey, I'd like to hear your opinions: I was perusing bodyrock.tv and came across Zuzana's pullup training video and advice. Makes perfect sense to me that training 1 set every day is more beneficial than 3 sets 2x/week. She also talks about not training to failure if you want to increase strength. If you scroll down the posted comments, she replies to a post by Dominic about how bodybuilders who train to failure have bulk but no strength. Interesting?! Anyway she recommends a couple books by Pavel Tsatsouline, Beyond Bodybuilding and Power to the People which supposedly follow this way of thinking and training. So it got me thinking....are we defeating our purpose to gain strength by lifting to failure? I'm sure there are many trains of thought out there but I'm gonna check out those books to see what Pavel has to say as I think he is highly respected. Here's the link if you want to read for yourself:

http://www.bodyrock.tv/2009/06/02/pull-ups-exercise-challenge/
 
NinjaMom said:
Linda- I'm curious to hear what you think of Bryan Kest. Do you have his power yoga one: energize, tone & sweat? So next week is your recovery week? You get to do core synergistics..let me know how you do on the banana rolls.

Catherine- How are you doing today?

This morning was CCV8 on the elliptical to prep me for Xmas shopping at the mall. So much to do and so little time:confused:

Hey, I'd like to hear your opinions: I was perusing bodyrock.tv and came across Zuzana's pullup training video and advice. Makes perfect sense to me that training 1 set every day is more beneficial than 3 sets 2x/week. She also talks about not training to failure if you want to increase strength. If you scroll down the posted comments, she replies to a post by Dominic about how bodybuilders who train to failure have bulk but no strength. Interesting?! Anyway she recommends a couple books by Pavel Tsatsouline, Beyond Bodybuilding and Power to the People which supposedly follow this way of thinking and training. So it got me thinking....are we defeating our purpose to gain strength by lifting to failure? I'm sure there are many trains of thought out there but I'm gonna check out those books to see what Pavel has to say as I think he is highly respected. Here's the link if you want to read for yourself:

http://www.bodyrock.tv/2009/06/02/pull-ups-exercise-challenge/
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Yes, that is the Brian Kest DVD I have. I tried the first workout on there a long time ago. Made it about 15 minutes and have never put it in since.

And I agree with the info on Body Rock regarding strength & mass being to different things. Mass sets are usually in the 4-6 rep range, strength in the 8-10 rep range and endurance 12 - 15 reps. And also going to complete utter failure is not necessary for strength gains. And you will acquire some mass when training for strength purposes but not the size the bodybuilders are going for when they are training for mass. Also when training for mass many of the moves are single joint and aren't really ways you move in real life so the strength in a bench press doesn't translate to real life strength. JMHO.
 
SheWolf said:
And you will acquire some mass when training for strength purposes but not the size the bodybuilders are going for when they are training for mass. Also when training for mass many of the moves are single joint and aren't really ways you move in real life so the strength in a bench press doesn't translate to real life strength. JMHO.
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Thanks for explaining that. While I like seeing a "little" bulge in my muscles, I think I would prefer to have greater overall functional strength over mass. Unless I can have both?! :rolleyes:

I'll be joining you with yoga tomorrow!
 
Linda, your workouts are always so impressive. How are you liking the X.

Judi, I've read the same thing about not going to failure with chinups/pullups but for some reason I don't feel right if I don't try to eek out that last rep.

Update on me: I worked yesterday and was miserable. I woke up in severe pain. So off to see my doc. It seems as though I have a bulging disc based on my symptoms. Can not really diagnose for sure without an MRI. My left foot is numb and so is my leg. The biggest concern is that I've lost my reflex in the left achilles. So with my esophogus issues I can not take the routine meds for this. Most of these resolve on their own with rest and meds in a few weeks. He gave me some pain killers and I'm resting. If I get worse at all I am to call. Next week Wed we are supposed to be going to Vegas for BIL's wedding :confused: I just don't see that happening for me right now :(
 
Catherine - {{{{HUGS}}}}, {{{{HUGS}}}} and well more {{{{HUGS}}}}. I just don't know what else to say.

Hi, Judi!


During a storm on Wednesday night two trees went down and took out my phone line and therefore my internet. I just got it back, but I am on my way out the door soon so I will have to come back and read up.

I am getting sick once again, but did do Legs & Back today didn't changes legs at all since last week and for pull ups I used bands instead as my shoulder is still bothering me. Also did Brian Kest Sweat yesterday instead of Yoga X.
 
Felt like crap this morning so no workout for me. Especially since it was suppose to be Kenpo X and I just don't think my shoulders could have handled it.:confused:
 
Linda, thanks for the hugs!! Sending some right back your way. I hope your shoulders are better soon :)

The thing that stinks the most is that I won't be able to go to Vegas with DH :( But the good news is that he's agreed to go to Maui next year!!!!!!!!!

I am feeling some better but still taking medication to accomplish that ;) Too much activity messes with me. Boredom is setting in though. I can only watch so many workout dvds LOL!!

Judi, recovery week is almost over isn't it? :eek:


 
Catherine - Wow! Maui! That's awesome!


My cold is still making me not feel so great and still having pain in the shoulder. But did Brian Kest Energize this morning anyway. Again way to many up/down dogs for me (are all yoga practices like that?) The down dog really worry me with my shoulder right now.
 
I reached a milestone this morning! I did all 72 pushups in GS Chest/Triceps on my toes with NO breaks:D Finally!! Before, I would have to pause a couple times for a little longer rest. Now, lets just hope that I can repeat it next time:confused:

Yesterday I did Amy's Kickbox Surge. I'm having a hard time getting a few of the moves down as she doesn't break things down very well. Looking forward to Shock Cardio especially the MMA and bag workout.

Catherine- I'm sorry to hear you won't be able to make the trip to Vegas:( But I think Maui is a great trade off!! I've only been there once but would love to go back. Hang in there and keep me posted on how you are doing....I care!

Linda- Bummer about your shoulder hurting again. I screwed up my hip again when I ran on the TM for CCPP. Had a massage on Friday and was hurting really bad that night but it seems to be getting better. However, my hip did NOT like kickboxing yesterday. Hope you feel better soon!
 
Linda, please be careful with your shoulder. They are very tricky you know. I don't know enough about yoga to answer your question about down dog. All the ones I have do a ton of them.

Judi,:eek: congrats on the pushups!!!

I spoke with my doc this morning. I was hoping to go back to work tomorrow but it looks like a no go. Actually I am getting an MRI in the morning. Pain is tolerable but still there and aggravated by any activity. I watched LOTR yesterday and today was The Two Towers. Both extended dvd versions so about 4 hours each. Tomorrow will be Return of the King. Now what's next after that,....
 
Well, you know it's not good when you hear from your doc with in hours of having the MRI :confused: Apparently I have a very large herniation of the L5-S1 disc that looks like it needs surgery :( I have an appointment with the neurosurgeon tomorrow. From what I know about these things and based on what my doc told me he will likely want to do this pretty quickly to minimize any permanent damage. I will let you all know something as soon as I can.
 
Oh Catherine - I am so sorry to hear the news. Lots of {{{HUGS}}} and prayers. MY Dh had back surgery 11 years ago, before the surgery he couldn't even stand up straight. So I kinda know how you feel.
 
{{{Catherine}}}- I am so sorry to hear this:( Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
 
Yesterday was Core Synergentics.


Today I did Kenpo X. Would love to try this with weighted gloves but can't yet. Good news the only move that bother my shoulders was the hook, so I had to keep it in real close almost more like an elbow strike.
 
Surgery is tomorrow morning. It'll be outpatient. I am not sure when I'll be back on line again but I will try to get word to you ladies somehow.
 
Wow! Catherine ! That was fast! Sending many prayers and hugs to you. Hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery!
 
Catherine, I know you are not around to read this, but I have been thinking of you all morning.


Did X Stretch today and loved it. I would much rather do X Stretch than Yoga X any day. Can I do that?
 
I started Phase 2 of P90X doing Chest, Shoulders & Triceps. Some of the exercises bother my right shoulder. I really have to say I played it conservative because I was worried how my shoulder would handle it.

Here is how I did:

Slow-Motion 3-in-1 Pushups - 4 Wide/4 Standard/4 close. Then knocked out 7 regular.

In & Out Shoulder Flyes - 10's/18 reps

Bench Dips - 30 reps
**can't go real deep on these as I feel it in my shoulder if I do.**

Plange Pushup - 12on toes/3 on knees
***These bothered my right wrist**

Pyke Presses - 15 reps
***I did these on the floor, was worried about doing them off a chair with my shoulder**

Side-Tri Raises - 15 each side

Floor Flyes - I don't understand what I wrote down here. I think I may have dropped to my knees pretty quickly on this one as it was scary for the shoulder.

Scarecrows - 8's/16 reps

Overhead Tricep Extensions - 12's/15 reps
***Used two weights behind my head and I should have gone heavier.

Two-Twitch Speed Pushups - 3 sets then 1 set on knees

Y-Presses - 15's/15 reps

Lying Tricep Extensions - 17's/15 reps

One minute rest

Side-to-side Pushups - 14 reps with feet stationary

Pour Flyes - 8's/12 reps
***This hurt my right shoulder.***

Side-Leaning Tricep Extension - 17's/11 reps each side
***Went too heavy, need to go lighter and go deeper.***

 One-Arm Pushups - 8 on knees
***Can't do one-arm pushups and certainly not ready to try with my shoulder***

Weighted Circles - 3's/40 reps

Throw the Bomb - 10#/12 reps
***I liked this one too. Think I could go a bit heavier next time***

Clap or Plyo Pushups - 16 reps on knees w/ clap
***Was not will to try this move on my toes with my shoulder even with out the clap.

Slow-Mo Throws - 10's/7 reps; 8's/5 reps
*** Had to drop weight for the last five reps.

Front-to-Back Tricep Extensions - 15#/12 reps each side

One-Arm Balance Pushups - 12 reps

Fly-Row Presses - 15's/6 sets 12's/6 sets

Dumbbell Cross-Body Blows - 12's/40 reps
***I loved this one.
 
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