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SheWolf said:
I have a head cold so hard to do anything, but I did manage Step Blast and Abs tabata style. Workout was 1:05 and burned 459 calories.

20 seconds on - 10 sec restonly rested about a minute before going to next exercise.

ABS
Hanging Leg/Knee Raises
8 sets/9-6 reps

SB Roll Out
8 sets/8-7 reps
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WTG- working out when you don't feel up to it is commendable!!


I am having a low energy day today (wonder if STS is zapping my energy). I was planning to do disc 3 this afternoon because Wed afternoons aren't as hectic at work as Thursday is, but I don't know if I have the energy. Maybe I'll pep up before the end of the day!!
 
Well, I mustered up the energy and did disc3. So I guess I've officially done all of Meso 1 week 1 :eek: Now I've done disc 3 before, but not with serious wts (well I wouldn't call what I did today serious either LOL). I was definitely challenged. I was sooooo shaking during those wall squats with the SB and was only using (2) 12 pounders :eek: But hey, at first I couldn't even do many unweighted:) My glutes are gonna be sore tomorrow. That's where I felt it the most. I have a hard time pacing with Cathe on the squats-way to fast for me:confused: And again took some necessary pauses otherwise I was gonna puke :eek:(srlsy) Good workout and I even did the bonus section.
 
Catherine - Good job on the workout! Enjoy those sore glutes tomorrow! My head has been slamming all day. Hope to be able to workout tomorrow.


Judi - Where ya hiding?
 
I'm check-n-in late today:eek:....it has been on of THOSE days!

I did disc 23 Legs and it went pretty good. I'm getting better at the plate slides but still keeping the weight light. I finally got to use my 40# DBs for squats and looks like I'll need to buy some 45's soon. My shoulder is still hurting so I may have to put off the last disc for later in the weekend.

Catherine- I really liked the leg bonus sessions from meso 1. I had the wall squats in my leg w/o today too.

Linda- Hope you are feeling better soon.
 
Judi, nice job on the squats!! One thing I've noticed on the plates slides is that I keep losing my plate(well furniture mover). It keeps coming out from under my foot :confused:
 
Crazy day, after getting kids off to school, went grocery shopping with DM, soon as I was home and put groceries away, DH dragged my over an hour away to look at a car, whole trip took 5 hours, then straight to DS baseball practice. I am beat, will post today's workout tomorrow. Good Night!
 
Morning! Had a crazy day yesterday and didn't get a chance to post. I did get in CCV4 on the treadmill, then off the the doctor for my annual check up. I was down 2 pounds from last year but when I asked her if I should lose some more, she said maybe 6-10 pounds might be a good plan. She is aware that I carry more muscle than average so she pads the height/weight charts a bit for me. Still, I'm a little high for my height, even with muscle:(

Also, it was DD's 18th birthday yesterday so we took her & her BF, DS & his GF to dinner. It is amazing and wonderful when your kids become adults and your relationship takes on a whole new dynamic. We had a blast!

Catherine- Good luck with your MRI today

Linda- Sounds like you had a day like me yesterday.

I'm supposed to do the last disc in meso 2 today but my shoulder is still bothersome so I'm putting it off for another day or so. I have to clean the house today anyway as I am having a bridal shower for my niece tomorrow.

Have a great day!
 
Okay here is the past two days of Tabata: I added running to the rests.

(once again copy Debbie's and changing stats - boy I am so lazy:p)

Yesterday was Shoulder and I had an excellent workout.

Warmup through First Blast of 4DS HIS -10 minutes

8 sets - 20 seconds on/10 seconds off for each exercise.

Ran during the 2 minute rest between each exercise.

SHOULDERS
Barbell Overhead Press:
30# - 3 sets/12-10 reps
25# -5 sets/12-8 reps
***Wasn't as tough as I thought!:p

Front Raise:
12.5# (plates): 8 sets/14-12 reps


Lateral Raise:
8's - 8 sets/13-11 reps

Barbell Shrugs:
45# - 8 sets/17-14 reps

Bent Over Lateral Raise:
8's - 8 sets/14-11 reps


Finished the rest of 4DS HIS. Workout was 1 hour and burned 495 calories. Now that's what I am talking about!:D:D:D:D:D



Today was Legs and I had another great Tabata workout.


Warmup through First Blast of 4DS HIS -10 minutes .

8 sets - 20 seconds on/10 seconds off each exercise.

Ran during 2 minute rest between each exercise.

LEGS
Squats:
25's - 8 sets/10 reps
***Feel some mild pain in the left knee still with these, held the down position on the first three sets, but stopped holding after that because of knee.

Alt. Reverse Lunges
20's# - 8 sets/12-11 reps
***Afraid to do step ups w/ knee, also did hold the down position on alternating legs on these. Burned like mad.

Plie Squats:
30# - 8 sets/12-11 reps
***At rest I stayed in the semi-down position.

Leg Extensions
20# - 8 sets/9-7 reps
***I suck at this exercise. :eek: I have no idea why it is so hard for me. First set was at 25# but knew I couldn't keep it up.

Hamstring Curls:
20# - 8 sets/8 reps

Dumbbell Calf Raises:
25's - 8 sets/18-16 reps

Then finished with a 10 minute jog on the treadmill. Workout was about 1:10 minutes and I burned approximately 553 calories. These are approximate because I managed to turn off my HRM twice, once in the beginning during the warm up for the first 10 minutes then again during the Plies (versagripps hit the stop button), wasn't using them but still had them on) didn't find it til midway through the Leg Ext.



Catherine - When will you get your MRI results?

Judi - You sound like one busy lady right now!
 
I did lowmax in it's entirety this morning. That's the first time I've done that long of a cardio in a while. My foot was a bit bothersome, but not as much as I thought it would be. I won't probably get MRI results till next week.

Judi, take care of your shoulder please!!

Linda, your workout makes me tired just reading it LOL!!
 
Like Debbie, today was Back and cardio.


4DS HIS through first blast 10 minutes for warmup.

8 sets - 20 seconds on/10 seconds off each exercise

Ran during 2 minute rest between each exercise.

BACK
Bent Over DB Row:
20's - 8 sets/13-11 reps

Inverted Row:
BW - 8 sets/10-8 reps
***These are a killer.

T-Back Squeeze:
Purple band - 8 sets/13-12 reps
***Burn!

Dumbbell Pullover:
25# - 8 sets/9-8 reps (up 2#)

Then did CTX Step & Intervals Cardio and stretch. Workout was 1:07 and burn 511 calories.

These weights creep up on you fast. Most of the time first few sets are feeling way too light and you think you should have gone heavier, than BAM, all of a sudden you were wishing you went lighter.:p


BTW, my legs are very, very, very sore today. Stairs are painful, heck, walking is painful.:D
 
SheWolf said:
BTW, my legs are very, very, very sore today. Stairs are painful, heck, walking is painful.:D
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Linda, Woo hoo!! I know you are loving that!!



I never in my wildest dreams would have thought an MRI would be painful. But I was almost in tears by the time it was done. Let me explain. They put an apparatus on the foot to maintain it in the flexed position and then of course you have to lay completely still. Well, I kid you not, it took an hour to do the thing and having my foot in that position for that long without moving was excruciating :confused: I came home and took a darvocet. I didn't think I would be able to workout today. But it was better and I managed 4ds kb modified and sts abs plates and wts. I hope to have some results on Tues.
 
Catherine - Sounds like complete torture! Sure they find what is wrong after all that! It was very hard to do cardio on very sore legs this morning.


Just got back from Marshall's where I got 2 pairs of workout pants for $10 each and 2 pair of capris 1 -$20 and 1-$15. $55 for four pairs is pretty good considering you can spend that on one.:D
 
Linda, I need to go shopping with you! I never find buys like that. Yeah, I bet cardio was hard with the leg doms :confused::eek:
 
Forgot to add that I did a bit of fitness purchasing this weekend myself. But not clothing. I bought some more 10# plates for my troylite bb (I have 2 bbs and I like using the TL for lighter stuff). I also got the mat for the step and some micro weight gloves. I have platemates and love them. But with the gloves I can increase by 1/2 pound increments which is nice on things like shoulders.
 
Catherine - The micro weight gloves sound interesting. Where did you get them? I am considering pace weights right now. Actually would have bought them if I just didn't put money out for STS Cardio.
 
I am officially done with Meso 2! :D The last disc wasn't too bad because most sets started at 80% but then dropped 5% each set after. Looking forward to a week off from lifting which is exactly what my shoulder needs.

Catherine- So sorry to hear your MRI was painful:( I can relate...when I tore my rotator cuff, they had to put me in a position that was terribly uncomfortable. Plus, having almost my whole body inside that little tunnel freaked me out. Let us know what you find out. How is STS going?

I'd also like to know about your micro load gloves. I have platemates and wrist weights (donut ones which slip over hands so a PITA when wearing gloves) but there are still times when I only need "one" or a "half" pound.

Linda- I love Marshalls!! I get all my workout clothes there.
 
Judi, the lady doing the MRI told me that the 2 most painful MRIs to have done are foot and shoulder because of the positioning :confused: Glad to hear you are finished with Meso 2 :eek:


Today was disc 4 and I sure could've used those micro load gloves LOL!! On several exercises I started with a heavier wt and dropped down to the next wt. There were some that I never made it to 15 on like the bb curl with the band :confused: Last round of pushups were totally on my knees :eek: I still have to pause even with doing all of my homework and having things ready to go:eek: I am enjoying it though. But man, I can not imagine doing a 6 month rotation :eek:

Linda, is today rest day?


Oh and forgot to mention- trying to wash my hair after working out was like torture :eek:
 
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