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today was cardio, and I did Michelle Dozois Cardio Interval and an Hiit TF 15.
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Hi everyone!
I just wanted to drop in quick this morning and post my workout. I did I Max 2 Cardio and Weights - the entire workout - YAY!! I had been cutting my workouts short lately, but I decided to crack down and enjoy a "complete" workout today in my new room complete with an entire wall mirror - SOOOOO COOOL!!
I still need to tack down that rug or I'm gonna end up in traction.
I went for quite the cha cha "slide" this morning.
I hope everyone has a great day and happy workouts to all!
Cheryl
I just wanted to drop in quick this morning and post my workout. I did I Max 2 Cardio and Weights - the entire workout - YAY!! I had been cutting my workouts short lately, but I decided to crack down and enjoy a "complete" workout today in my new room complete with an entire wall mirror - SOOOOO COOOL!!
I still need to tack down that rug or I'm gonna end up in traction.
I went for quite the cha cha "slide" this morning. I hope everyone has a great day and happy workouts to all!
Cheryl
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Roselyn-Did you like Cardio Interval? I thought it was a great workout, and she has 8 more DVD's coming out for that series.
Cheryl-LOL at your "slide" I am so happy you are in your new home, that must be a wonderful feeling Good workout!
Yesterday I did a total body TRX workout that I designed. It was an upper body exercise, an ab exercise, a lower body exercise, and then a 30 sec lower body plyo move. 5 rounds and it took me 36 min....It was not nice. My guinea pig did the workout and he was sweating I am worried a bit about this personal trainer business I plan to attempt. It is harder than I thought to explain things to people. I am curious if this will get easier for me to explain things. He could not get the curtsy lunge to save his life. I was getting very frustrated.
Cheryl-LOL at your "slide"
I am so happy you are in your new home, that must be a wonderful feeling Good workout!Yesterday I did a total body TRX workout that I designed. It was an upper body exercise, an ab exercise, a lower body exercise, and then a 30 sec lower body plyo move. 5 rounds and it took me 36 min....It was not nice. My guinea pig did the workout and he was sweating
I am worried a bit about this personal trainer business I plan to attempt. It is harder than I thought to explain things to people. I am curious if this will get easier for me to explain things. He could not get the curtsy lunge to save his life. I was getting very frustrated.
Fitnessfreakk366
Cathlete
Today was Biceps and Triceps. Had an excellent workout. Only took 45 minutes. Now that's what I'm talkin' about!
1 minute rest between each set. 3 minute rest between transitioning between bicep and triceps.
BICEPS
EZ Barbell Curl - 30#/12 reps - 2 sets (warmup)
EZ Barbell Curl - 45#/8 reps - 3 sets
Alternate Bicep Sweeps - 15's/10 reps - 3 sets
***Can't think of the proper term for this exercise. You stand with dumbbells in both hands and starting with the left arm you sweep the dumbbell in front of you, bring it up and twist your wrist at the top of the movement. It was named after a bodybuilder, but can't think what it is. It's awesome and it burns like crazy.
Hammer Curls - 17's/12 reps - 3 sets
TRICEPS
Close Grip Bench Press - 75#/8 reps - 3 sets
***Really felt these. Probably should have went with 70#.
Decline Dumbbell Tricep Extension - 15's/10 reps - 3 sets
***Wanted to try these since Cathe did them in STS. Really felt this in my triceps, I liked it. Probably should have went a bit heavier.
Double-Arm Kickbacks - 10's/12 reps - 3 sets
***Got a great burn with this as well.
Bi's and Tri's were screaming!!!
1 minute rest between each set. 3 minute rest between transitioning between bicep and triceps.
BICEPS
EZ Barbell Curl - 30#/12 reps - 2 sets (warmup)
EZ Barbell Curl - 45#/8 reps - 3 sets
Alternate Bicep Sweeps - 15's/10 reps - 3 sets
***Can't think of the proper term for this exercise. You stand with dumbbells in both hands and starting with the left arm you sweep the dumbbell in front of you, bring it up and twist your wrist at the top of the movement. It was named after a bodybuilder, but can't think what it is. It's awesome and it burns like crazy.
Hammer Curls - 17's/12 reps - 3 sets
TRICEPS
Close Grip Bench Press - 75#/8 reps - 3 sets
***Really felt these. Probably should have went with 70#.
Decline Dumbbell Tricep Extension - 15's/10 reps - 3 sets
***Wanted to try these since Cathe did them in STS. Really felt this in my triceps, I liked it. Probably should have went a bit heavier.
Double-Arm Kickbacks - 10's/12 reps - 3 sets
***Got a great burn with this as well.
Bi's and Tri's were screaming!!!
poetree_n_motion
Cathlete
Good Morning -
Before I post anything else, here is one of DS favorite cookie recipes.
Fudgy Chocolate Mint Oatmeal Squares
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ t. baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 ½ cup oats
1 cup chopped nuts
1 ½ cups mint/chocolate morsels (Nestles or Andes makes these)
1 ¼ cups sweetened condensed milk (14 ounce can)
2 T. butter or margarine
Combine flour and baking soda in small bowl. Beat sugar and ½ cup butter
In large bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
Stir in oats and nuts. Press 2 cups oat mixture onto bottom of greased 13 x 9
inch baking pan with dampened fingers.
Melt morsels, sweetened condensed milk and 2 T. butter in heavy saucepan
over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth; pour over crust.. Crumble remaining
oat mixture over filling.
Bake in preheated 350’ oven for 25-30 minutes or until filling is just set and topping
begins to brown (do not over bake). Cool in pan on wire rack.
Ok
Roselyn - Interested to hear what you think of Michelle's new workout(s). Nice job today.
Cheryl - Glad things are coming along so well for you, and your workout room sounds great (except for the overzealous cha cha carpet ). the problem with winter sports is the equipment issue ($ ). I used to be a little more into them when I lived in Colorado, but the COLD just gets to me and no amount of long john layering seems to help with that; Worst of all is my feet and hands. I still take Skyler for her walks, but once I get cold it takes a monumental effort to warm up again. I am whining about winter. How fun for you to read I'm not sure what is up with me. Winter, in and of itself, hasn't always produced this extreme of an energy/mood slump. I just don't know. Thank you though - and with all you have going on, a big bow down that you've still been getting in workouts - you go
Theresa - Teaching is just ... tricky. Different people learn in different ways I think, and some pick up things much quicker than others. I imagine it depends on background (previous exercise experience), coordination, style of learning (visual, auditory, tactile dominance) -- and a boatload of other subtleties. BUT - you'll get it. I'm sure the more you teach, the more YOU'LL learn and pick up concerning how to best guide and communicate this stuff. I know what you mean though. Even just working with DS has been good/humbling for me. Since we're close and I'm his mom, he doesn't hesitate to be honest and let me know if I'm not getting through. Also, he can only take so much instruction before he gets frustrated. With some exercises, if he doesn't like or get them, I just back burner them (maybe come back to it another time) and find something else for that body part. Starting with the more basic, straight forward movement patterns and letting him begin to feel that mind/muscle connection has been good. As he gets more used to that, trickier moves may come easier -- so much internal adjustment occurs (due to lever length, muscle insertion, etc.) that a trainer can't see. Only the person doing the exercise can feel around in a movement to get it 'right' -- and I think that's something that's developed over time. So I stick with exercises he likes and feels proficient at -- for now, having him walk away feeling like he's "good" at this stuff is a primary goal. I am just babbling Bottom line: I've no doubt you'll make (and already are) a wonderful trainer. You communicate very well -- even in your posts, and have a lot of good raw material. You're funny and smart and personable and ... just give yourself time. It's just a learning period for you too and I bet every session you learn a ton I wish I could be one of your guinea pigs (and I don't find myself saying that to very many people ).
Debbie - Great workout. I can feel that even through your post
Hermia - Candlelight yoga sounds about perfect to me right now. The yoga studio you go to sounds GREAT. They sure have a wide variety of classes.
Diane Sue - Yes (what you said about full body workouts). I much prefer to spend more time on fewer muscle groups. They sort of let me know when they've been worked enough and if I try to do them all, something gets short changed (I run out of energy, usually). I really like Cathe's full body workouts, but like you, had gotten into the habit of using them with add-ons and breaking them up. Different things work for different people, of course but yesterday (for example) I did ME upper body as is and I felt like I touched on each muscle group but it wasn't quite -- enough. Felt that last time I did MM straight through, too. Ah well. Gave it a try and at least am clearer with my preferences.
Today, I am hoping to do Insanity's Cardio Power and Resistance and then maybe the Upper Body Weight's program. Right now, it feels like a monumental effort just to sit upright I am hoping (very much) that changes and improves as the day goes on -- and once I get into the workout. Wish me luck.
Have a good morning.
Lori
Before I post anything else, here is one of DS favorite cookie recipes.
Fudgy Chocolate Mint Oatmeal Squares
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ t. baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 ½ cup oats
1 cup chopped nuts
1 ½ cups mint/chocolate morsels (Nestles or Andes makes these)
1 ¼ cups sweetened condensed milk (14 ounce can)
2 T. butter or margarine
Combine flour and baking soda in small bowl. Beat sugar and ½ cup butter
In large bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
Stir in oats and nuts. Press 2 cups oat mixture onto bottom of greased 13 x 9
inch baking pan with dampened fingers.
Melt morsels, sweetened condensed milk and 2 T. butter in heavy saucepan
over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth; pour over crust.. Crumble remaining
oat mixture over filling.
Bake in preheated 350’ oven for 25-30 minutes or until filling is just set and topping
begins to brown (do not over bake). Cool in pan on wire rack.
Ok
Roselyn - Interested to hear what you think of Michelle's new workout(s). Nice job today.
Cheryl - Glad things are coming along so well for you, and your workout room sounds great (except for the overzealous cha cha carpet
). the problem with winter sports is the equipment issue ($ ). I used to be a little more into them when I lived in Colorado, but the COLD just gets to me and no amount of long john layering seems to help with that; Worst of all is my feet and hands. I still take Skyler for her walks, but once I get cold it takes a monumental effort to warm up again. I am whining about winter. How fun for you to read I'm not sure what is up with me. Winter, in and of itself, hasn't always produced this extreme of an energy/mood slump. I just don't know. Thank you though - and with all you have going on, a big bow down that you've still been getting in workouts - you go Theresa - Teaching is just ... tricky. Different people learn in different ways I think, and some pick up things much quicker than others. I imagine it depends on background (previous exercise experience), coordination, style of learning (visual, auditory, tactile dominance) -- and a boatload of other subtleties. BUT - you'll get it. I'm sure the more you teach, the more YOU'LL learn and pick up concerning how to best guide and communicate this stuff. I know what you mean though. Even just working with DS has been good/humbling for me. Since we're close and I'm his mom, he doesn't hesitate to be honest
and let me know if I'm not getting through. Also, he can only take so much instruction before he gets frustrated. With some exercises, if he doesn't like or get them, I just back burner them (maybe come back to it another time) and find something else for that body part. Starting with the more basic, straight forward movement patterns and letting him begin to feel that mind/muscle connection has been good. As he gets more used to that, trickier moves may come easier -- so much internal adjustment occurs (due to lever length, muscle insertion, etc.) that a trainer can't see. Only the person doing the exercise can feel around in a movement to get it 'right' -- and I think that's something that's developed over time. So I stick with exercises he likes and feels proficient at -- for now, having him walk away feeling like he's "good" at this stuff is a primary goal. I am just babbling Bottom line: I've no doubt you'll make (and already are) a wonderful trainer. You communicate very well -- even in your posts, and have a lot of good raw material. You're funny and smart and personable and ... just give yourself time. It's just a learning period for you too and I bet every session you learn a ton I wish I could be one of your guinea pigs (and I don't find myself saying that to very many people ).Debbie - Great workout. I can feel that even through your post
Hermia - Candlelight yoga sounds about perfect to me right now. The yoga studio you go to sounds GREAT. They sure have a wide variety of classes.
Diane Sue - Yes (what you said about full body workouts). I much prefer to spend more time on fewer muscle groups. They sort of let me know when they've been worked enough and if I try to do them all, something gets short changed (I run out of energy, usually). I really like Cathe's full body workouts, but like you, had gotten into the habit of using them with add-ons and breaking them up. Different things work for different people, of course but yesterday (for example) I did ME upper body as is and I felt like I touched on each muscle group but it wasn't quite -- enough. Felt that last time I did MM straight through, too. Ah well. Gave it a try and at least am clearer with my preferences.
Today, I am hoping to do Insanity's Cardio Power and Resistance and then maybe the Upper Body Weight's program. Right now, it feels like a monumental effort just to sit upright
I am hoping (very much) that changes and improves as the day goes on -- and once I get into the workout. Wish me luck. Have a good morning.
Lori
WD
Cathlete
This morning I started my workout with the w/up and step portion of Step Jump and Pump then went on to do Step Blast skipping the w/up. Cardio was 71 minutes and calories burned was 593. Max HR was 163. THen I worked abs doing SJP Abs, Amy's 10 minutes Solution Sculpt Tone and Shape with the figure 8 abs ,and 10 minutes Solution 5 Day Get Fit abs 28 minutes 123 calories. I finished with 5 Day get Fit Power Yoga 10 minutes 38 calories. Total workout time was 1hr 49 minutes and calories burne was 751.
I had a Chai Tea protein shake with vanilla whey and almond milk post workout.
Lori, that is a lot of Insanity to tackle. I hope you enjoy it That recipe sounds yummy as does the one Roselyn posted. I am going to copy and paste these into my recipes
Debbie, nice workout. Those bicep sweeps sound interesting. I will have to try that one out.
Theresa, keep it up and it will probably be second nature for you to do things just right and have a feel for different client's needs. I think you are doing great designing the workouts.
Cheryl, good job on the workout. Get that carpet tacked down!! You don't want an injury. I bet it is great being in your new home
I had a Chai Tea protein shake with vanilla whey and almond milk post workout.
Lori, that is a lot of Insanity to tackle. I hope you enjoy it
That recipe sounds yummy as does the one Roselyn posted. I am going to copy and paste these into my recipes Debbie, nice workout. Those bicep sweeps sound interesting. I will have to try that one out.
Theresa, keep it up and it will probably be second nature for you to do things just right and have a feel for different client's needs. I think you are doing great designing the workouts.
Cheryl, good job on the workout. Get that carpet tacked down!! You don't want an injury. I bet it is great being in your new home
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Good Afternoon,
I was late for work today. Yesterday, after we ate lunch we all returned back to the office, other than feeling stuffed, I was feeling okay. We started with the 4 different Guacamole sauces, all 4 was awesome. I ordered the Rum Glazed Pork Cubano, the original plan was to order the MOJO Marinated Atlantic Salmon, and for dessert, I ordered the tipple layer chocolate cake OUCH…… Yesterday, I left work a bit early, I started getting a really bad headache either from the pork or from being stuffed or combination of everything I ate had a glass of wine to All and all we really had a good time
Any who, this morning, I ended doing CC 8 The beginning I struggled a bit, but, finished strong, I had got a burst of energy mid way and workout was really good.
Stats
60:00 minutes
455 cals burned
4:31 miles traveled
I was late for work today
. Yesterday, after we ate lunch we all returned back to the office, other than feeling stuffed, I was feeling okay. We started with the 4 different Guacamole sauces, all 4 was awesome. I ordered the Rum Glazed Pork Cubano, the original plan was to order the MOJO Marinated Atlantic Salmon, and for dessert, I ordered the tipple layer chocolate cake OUCH…… Yesterday, I left work a bit early, I started getting a really bad headache either from the pork or from being stuffed or combination of everything I ate had a glass of wine to All and all we really had a good timeAny who, this morning, I ended doing CC 8 The beginning I struggled a bit, but, finished strong, I had got a burst of energy mid way and workout was really good.
Stats
60:00 minutes
455 cals burned
4:31 miles traveled