Hardcore Fitness Maniacs 10-28

lorajeanne

lorajeanne

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Morning Maniacs -

This morning was Val's AHB - Sculpt 2. I repeated the last circuit an extra time and did a small kickbox bout at the end. I kickboxed for most of the breaks, as this circuit didn't really get the HR up. I liked the exercises in this one. Not sure which one is my fave so far. I will add more weight, ankle weights in the future to up the intensity, as I'm just getting a feel for these. Val's is easy to like. Workout was 60" and I burned 409 calories. I then did the 10" stretch from Jen Galardi's Ballet Body workout. Total workout was 70" and I burned 439 calories at the very end.

Have great workouts everyone.

Diane Sue - too early to say if the massotherapy is helping yet. I tend to spasm back up so quickly...but hopefully over time, it will get better. I'm very interested in that Epulse monitor that is the latest in technology, but I want to get it when they get it to show what percentage your actually working at. Other than that, it looks great. It's the first strapless continuous HRM!
 
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Lora-nice workout

Yesterday was cardio and I chose Amy's kickbox surge-combo only. workout was 45 min and I burned 675 calories. Today is supersets and hill sprints

Hermia-I just got introduced to headstands in a chakra cleansing yoga dvd, but it seems like something I would want to get help with in person. The balance poses are very challenging and I tend to get a bit frustrated.

Linda-I hope you find a nice snack
 
Today was Meso 3, Week 2, Disc 30, Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps. Had a really good workout but should have gone heavier on most exercises.

Warmup:
Standing Barbell Front Press - 35#/12 reps
Standing Barbell Front Press - 40#/10 reps

Workout:
Standing Barbell Front Press - 52#/7 reps
Barbell Curl - 57#/7 reps
Flat Bench Dumbbell Triceps Extensions - 22's/7 reps
Did 4 sets of these. Cathe rested 1 minute between each exercise which I thought was extreme. I should have gone heavier with the Front Press.

Seated Lateral Raise - 13's/7 reps
Incline Curls on Stablity Ball - 22's/7 reps
Seated Overhead Extensions One Arm - 16#/7 reps
***Did 4 sets of these. Jumped to 17# for Overhead Extensions with sets 2-4. Still too light. 30 seconds rest between each exercise, 1 minute rest between each set.

Seated Rear Delts - 22's/7 reps
Seated Concentration Curls - 27#/7 reps
Cross Body Extensions - 17#/7 reps
***Did 4 sets, 30 second rest between each exercise and 1 minute rest between each set. I'm happy with my concentration curls. I'm hoping to hit 30# next week. Cross Body Extensions just kill my right shoulder. Next week I think I'll do Overhead Tricep Extensions instead. I just can't risk any more injury in my shoulder.
 
Just a quick check in as I have to get the house cleaned up for company and also have to take DD to gymnastics soon. Will be back with more later.

Theresa - Based on time and available ingredients I have a basic whole grain coffee cake in the oven right now. Thanks!


Debbie - I pm'd you.
 
Shana - I saw that and thank you. While the recipe looked really good I decided I had no time to peel and grate the carrots this morning.:p I will definitely save it for another time when I plan better.:p:D
 
Linda - I thought it seemed a bit labor intensive for last minute but thought you might be able to use it in the future. Have fun today :)

Last night, I did CC#6 with Candace. My legs were still on fire from STS legs but I made it. Ran challenge 1, rowed challenge 2, did the SM on challenge 3 and arc on challenge 4. Warm up was on the bike, cool down was on the TM. I don't have my watch here right now but the calorie burn was between 550 and 600 and HR was good. Then I did abs.
 
This morning I did STS disc 26 Plyo legs 46 minutes. and burned 362 calories, I then did Kelly Coffey's Cardio BLast Plyo workout 37 minutes and burned 247 calories. I took the girls to school and came back and did Kelly Coffey's 30 minutes to fitness Kickbox w/up and abs/core and Sts Pilates abs, and finished off with Kelly's 30 minutes to fitness Bootcamp bonus stretch 18min ( I like this because it really stretches the legs well and I like that it has some good moves in it like the plow)
I had a Clean Eating Cookbook high energy mocha protein bar when I took the girls. It was pretty good:)

Total calories burned today was 863 45% fat. 160 Max HR.
Plyo legs weights:all 12 reps
squats-35#
front lunge same leg-25#
side lunge-25#
leg press 35#
back lunge 25#
45 degree lunge-25#
deadlifts wide stance-35#
static lunge 25#
one leg sit and slide -25#
plie squats alternating hand-35#
one leg elevated lunge-25#
sit n stands- 10#(I hate these)
sequential lunge into front kick combo-20#

Linda, coffee cake is good. I have a kitchen aid with a grater attachment so it doesn't take too long to grate those carrots:) I guess that would be time consuming.

Lora, I always wondered why they can't make something that picks up on the wrist pulse. Those straps are kind of uncomfortable. I tend to forget about it though when I am working out unless the pulse is off.

Shana, nice workout wit those sore legs:D

Theresa, nice burn on the combo only. I haven't tried that mix yet.

Debbie, great job on the concentration curls:D
 
So what do you all think of Kelly Coffey-Meyer workouts? Diane Sue, I see you just did one today. Is her instruction good, do the workouts work up a good sweat? I'm thinking of trying her Cardio Kick Step-Boxing workout and the 30-minute to Fitness Kickboxing one. Opinions?
 
Debbie, Kelly's Step Boxing is fun. I always enjoy doinng that one. I liked the first Stepboxing one that she did and that is what got me into buying her workouts. The Kickbox one is not as intense. I like it but I have to wear the gloves and put a lot in to get up a good sweat. I would say it is more likely to make me sweat than Kimberly Spreen's though. Others of hers that I think are good for cardio are her newer 30 minutes to Fitness Cardio Blast which is a athletic step routine and a plyo routine or there are mixes combining both. She does add some kickbox moves into a lot of her workouts. Two that have weights but have good cardio only mixes are her 30 minutes to Fitness Bootcamp and Cardio Sculpt Fitness. The Bootcamp one I used for the stretch and abs today because I really like the stretch segment when I do a leg workout.
 
Diane Sue - Thanks! I found some at Netflix so they are in my queue. I can't wait to try them. I was able to get the Step Boxing one, that one just sounds like fun.
 
Debbie-
The stepboxing video is pretty good and has some good premixes on it. To me, Kelly is a little choppier than Cathe, but still pretty easy to pick up. She's not overly perky or annoying :) Her new video with the athletic step and plyo is pretty good. Her 30 min workouts are pretty good when you are short on time or not in the mood to workout.

Shana-nice work lady. Is all your equipment in the same room?

Diane Sue-nice work today-as usual :) I'm waiting to do STS again when I get the shock cardio.

Also, anyone, please share your thought:

I have contacted the lady Sonya used to help her with fitness comps and am considering using her to help me get rid of this damn weight. I quit smoking in Feb and think it would be a nice gift for myself.
 
Theresa, I think you should treat yourself to having Olesya Novik help you. Good for you for quitting smoking. Everyone I know has a hard time doing it.

Debbie, I am sure you will have some fun trying out Kelly's workouts.
 
Meals today were:
1- 1 1/2 New Clean Eating high energy mocha protein bars(between workouts)
2-spanish eggs from the same cookbook
3-yogurt, apple, almonds, and cinnamon mixed together w/1/2 scoop protein powder
4-Muscle Chow Meathead taco salad
5- 1 clean eating high energy mocha protein bar( I think I like these to much LOL)
 
Ahhh, I am finally back. What a crazy day!

Theresa - I quit smoking 18 years ago, so I know how hard it is! And if you have the money to train with Olesya, then definitely go for it!

Debbie - Great weights on Meso 3. Nice to know I am not the only one that felt like the rests in Meso 3 are endless.

DianeSue - I have always wanted one of those Kitchenaid mixers, but I have no counter space for it.

Shana - I love how you mix up the Cardio Coachs on all the different equipment.

Today was TT again today, doing workout A.

Superset 1
1 Legged Squat
8/8/8 - 5's
Bench Press
6 - 115#
6/6 - 110# (could barely do 115# so went back down to 110#, the weight seemed heavier today maybe chest is still wore out from Monday)


Superset 2
Romanian Dead Lift
8 - #135 (this was a mistake, that I quickly corrected, apparently I can't do math early in the morning)
8/8 - 125#
Spiderman Pushups
10/10/10 - BW

Superset 3
DB Step Ups
10/10/10 27's
DB Rear Delt Raise
12/12/12 - 14's


Then I did 20 minutes of HIIT using Disc 26 Plyo Legs, using 8 rounds of the plyo exercises only with a minute rest. Workout was 58 minutes and I burned 432 calories.
 
Deb - RE: kelly coffey-meyer. I like her. I think you'll like her personality cuz she's not annoying. She's sort of serious like Cathe. As far as her queing, now that is not as good as Cathe's. She's a bit hard to follow here and there. Her kickboxing is about as difficult to follow as Amy's (they both frustrate me a bit), but I don't do the tapes day in and day out. If you do them more often, I'm sure you'd get used to them. That being said, her Step Kickboxing are the most fun of the group and my fave's. I also like her earlier Weight Cardio circuit, The Shape of Things to Come. I haven't done most of her stuff continuously enough to comment on it, so I'm glad Diane Sue gave her thoughts. As far as intensity, her first step boxing is the best, especially if you do it on a higher step....which I don't, as it's enough for me on the lower one.
 
I am late getting back, but did get my swim and STS chest, shoulders and tris in earlier today. Felt great too.

Theresa - all of my equip is in one room (our bedroom) except for the rower which I have not yet found spot for b/c it is so long, so it is in the garage.

Linda - Thanks. I have to mix it up or I lose my mind! At first, I tried staying on one thinig and just couldn't do it consistently, then as I added to my toys, I got the idea to just always switch it up.

Nighty nite!
 
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