Crazy Strong and Loving It for September 2, 2009

[bayerngirl]

Good morning,

Today is D 17 - legs on the rotation, not sure if I will do legs today? I thought it was my lower back that been bordering me, it's my hip? Not sure what I did? Maybe I will do D 18 instead?

I will be back later

Have a great day and workout!

 

[auntiebev]

Good morning. I just got done doing Muscle Max. That one just blew me away today. I can't believe that I got that out of shape in just one month of being sick but I guess that's possible!

Belinda-are you enjoying STS?

Debbie-not sure if you are interested or not but I recently bought The Biggest Loser Families Cookbook and I really like it. My husband just wouldn't eat the stuff that was in Tosca's cookbook. So far he has enjoyed everything that I have cooked out of this one.

Have a good day.

Bev

 

[hriacobacci]

I did Disc 15 (bis/back) last night. Not my best workout is all I can say. I just wasn't that into it and felt very week with biceps by the time it came to the alternating curls. I went heavy as possible with the standing curls and burnt out fast! Preacher curls SUCKED. I was so ticked at myself but refused to drop the weight any more so I just had to go very slow, very slow. My left arm kept hitting failure at like 4 freaking reps so I'd rest then pick back up. Grrrr.

Today should be cardio. I have no clue what I feel like doing though. Nothing sounds fun. Ideas????

Belinda - be careful with your hip!

Bev - it's always tough getting back into workout out after a lengthy illness. Good thing is, that it seems like if you were in shape before, you'll bounce back quicker. I really love MM, but it's not an easy workout!

Debbie - did you see my post to you yesterday about hamstrings? Wasn't sure if you checked back.

Heather

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Today was leg day so I chose Meso 1, Week 1, Disc 3, Legs. Had a really excellent workout this morning. Not sure why because at around quarter after 6 while watching GH, I was thinking about going back to bed. I smoked this workout. I even enjoyed the plate exercises if you can believe that!

Warmup:
Walking Lunges & Plie Squats (body weight) - Lots of sets/Body weight
One Leg Touch Down Squats - 15 reps each leg **I liked this exercise
Firewalkers (band) - Green band - Lots of reps

Workout:
One Leg Elevated Lunges (1 dumbell) - 6 reps each leg - 20#
Deadlifts Wide Stance (dumbbell) - 25's - 15 reps
One Leg Slide Back Lunges with Paper Plate (dumbbell) - 12's/16 reps each leg.
Side Slide Lunges with Paper Plate - 12's/16 reps each leg
Wall Squat with Ball and Leg Extension (body weight) - 10 reps per leg. This is a stupid exercise.
Wide stance Squats (dumbbell) - 30's - 16 reps
Calf Raises (dumbbell) - 30's - 40 reps
Front Lunge Same Leg (dumbbell) - 15's - 15 reps
Stiff Legged Deadlift on Platform (dumbell) - 20's - 15 reps
Wall Squats Double Leg (dumbbells) - BW/8 reps (I just cannot go down to the floor to pick up the weights, it is too hard on my knees. So I just did the exercise with my BW.
Lateral Step Ups (1 dumbbell) - 15# - 15 reps each leg.
Drop Side Lunges & Stand with Leg Lift (1 dumbbell) - 12# - 15 reps each leg.
Sequential Lunge Into Front Kick Combo - 10's/15 reps each leg.
Squats Narrow Stance (dumbbell) - 25's - 15 reps
Calf Raises (dumbbell) - 25's - 40 reps
Deadlifts Wide Stance (dumbbell) - 20's - 15 reps

Skipped the Bonus section. Just wasn't into it. I did the Extended Stretch. Are all these the same stretch routine? It was the same one I did last week from Disc 12.

Bev - Thanks so much! I'll check out that book.

Heather - I just went back and read what you wrote. Thanks for the website. Yes, my pain is how you explain yours, but I've been experiencing it way before STS. Today they were so tight I couldn't do the lunges in the extended stretch, it hurt too bad. I just don't get what's going on. Maybe it's running? Not sure.

 

[Boingo1]

Hey Everyone!

I'm not 100% after sleeping horrible and getting a headache (sinus, I think). It's still kind of there. Hopefully a run at the park will clear everything up and give me some MUCH needed energy today. The week has killed me with the new school schedule and homework, plus my 2 sons' birthdays. I'm dead!

Today is my 2nd son's birthday! he turns 10 today!! Busy week!

Belinda: My hips have been quite sore too. I did 4DS legs yesterday and had a hard time with some of the moves because of it. I wonder if Plyo legs did it to me? You're probably smart in skipping legs today.

Bev: Sounds like you're jumping right back into it! I think sometimes it's good to take a "break" and start over again (even though yours was unplanned) . Shakes things up!

Heather: At least you perservered with Disc 15! How did you do on back? I know you've been doing a lot of running for cardio lately. Maybe do a good long step? Do you have 4DS? Maybe HIS/LIS..those are fun!

to everyone, hopefully will have time to post later too!

 

[hriacobacci]

Debbie - one of the causes that I read did said long distance running and sprinting. I typically do more sprint style runs (especially doing HIIT and tempo work). So running could definitely be a cause.

I'm supposed to do legs tomorrow (STS Disc 14) and am worried that I'm just not going to be able to do some of the exercises b/c my left ham (only at that top spot thankfully) is so freaking sore. I did deadlifts for back yesterday, and found myself using more of my right side to compensate even. That's never good...

Heather - I just went back and read what you wrote. Thanks for the website. Yes, my pain is how you explain yours, but I've been experiencing it way before STS. Today they were so tight I couldn't do the lunges in the extended stretch, it hurt too bad. I just don't get what's going on. Maybe it's running? Not sure.

 

[hriacobacci]

Chris - enjoy your run. Exercising always tends to clear out my sinuses (even if just briefly) LOL. Back was better than biceps yesterday. Unfortunately I don't feel like I get the full effects of that workout b/c I don't have a pull up bar. I have to use bands and I know it's not the same. I ended up tacking on 12 reps of pullovers with 25 lbs at the end.

I do have 4DS. I was thinking of maybe going back and doing an oldie - Rhythmic Step - but I'm really not "feeling" the whole step thing. I may try KPC. I don't do that one very often. I need to keep my hands off the Imax 2 & 3 and SB discs! I always go straight to those.

Hey Everyone!

I'm not 100% after sleeping horrible and getting a headache (sinus, I think). It's still kind of there. Hopefully a run at the park will clear everything up and give me some MUCH needed energy today. The week has killed me with the new school schedule and homework, plus my 2 sons' birthdays. I'm dead!

Today is my 2nd son's birthday! he turns 10 today!! Busy week!



Heather: At least you perservered with Disc 15! How did you do on back? I know you've been doing a lot of running for cardio lately. Maybe do a good long step? Do you have 4DS? Maybe HIS/LIS..those are fun!

to everyone, hopefully will have time to post later too!

 

[Roxie 1965]

Good Morning,

Tonite is 4ds LIS step only for me and I am going to try and add a set of risers. I am feeling yesterdays workout in my abs, back and bis. Supper last nite was wonderful and DH bought me a Cheifs jersey shirt to wear for games.

Heather-I can't ever seem to go as heavy as Cathe or you guys with my Biceps they just fail way to easy.

I have been reading alot lately that says for maximum wt loss you need to do cardio at least 4-5 times a week what are some of your opinions on this issue?

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

I have been reading alot lately that says for maximum wt loss you need to do cardio at least 4-5 times a week what are some of your opinions on this issue?

You know my opinion - less is best. IMO, cardio is exercise for the HEART only. Yes, it may help shed a few unwanted pounds, but eventually, your body gets use to it and nothing happens. You can't define muscles with cardio. And weight training raises the metabolism much more then cardio does. As long as your muscles are healing, your metabolism is burning.

 

[Roxie 1965]

You know my opinion - less is best. IMO, cardio is exercise for the HEART only. Yes, it may help shed a few unwanted pounds, but eventually, your body gets use to it and nothing happens. You can't define muscles with cardio. And weight training raises the metabolism much more then cardio does. As long as your muscles are healing, your metabolism is burning.

Thank You your opinion always means alot to me.

 

[Czechfan]

Hi girls!

I'm having a bad reaction to my MS medication,Avonex, fever, chills, bodyaches, backaches, and nausea. It really sucks, but I need to try to rest and hope my extra strength tylenols kick in soon to alleviate the pain and discomfort. I hope to still get in my workout today because I'm determined to keep it up. If I can workout today, I might be able to try this evening.
I'm supposed to do the following workout:

Gym Styles Chest & Tri's and iTread 20 min run. Hopefully, I'll feel better in the next few hours to do it. If so, then I'll be back to check in.


Chris- I hope your son has a great special day!


Have great day ladies!

Hugs!

Nora

 

[fitvix]

Nora - Sorry to hear about your bad reaction to your meds. I hope you feel better soon!

I am checking in late. Just finished Mindy Mylrea Workout! workout. Yikes! Boy was my HR up there. I haven't done it before today so I didn't really know what to expect. I had to kind of fudge some of those ab exercises at the end. I am wiped and super sweaty. Burned 558 calories! Off to the shower and then off to do some school work. blah.

 

[hriacobacci]

Checking back in. I ended up doing KPC (including abs). Probably shouldn't have since I did back yesterday. I can already feel it tightening up. I just REALLY didn't want to do step today and wasn't going to have a running partner. Tomorrow I am supposed to do STS legs. Ugh. I think I can I think I can.... LOL

Nora - I am sorry to hear that your not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon. Maybe today should just be a rest day! Take care!

Belinda - What Mindy Mylrea workout did you do? I am on the hunt for some new cardio.

Heather

 

[Roxie 1965]

Just finished LIS and I was able to do it with one set of risers didn't hurt myself.

Stats:
38 min
30 in the zone
156 min hr
185 max hr
301 cals burned.

 

[Czechfan]

Hi girls!

I did manage to get a workout in today!

Here's what I did!

Gym Style Chest and Tri's= 48 minutes
Calories burned= 373

iTread 20 Min Set6 + 2 songs=25 min.
Distance= 2.11 Miles
BPMs= 140,147,137,147,152,155,117 cool down.

That's it for me today, I'm going to shower and rest. Thanks for the well wishes, I really appreciate it girls.

Hugs!

Nora