Hardcore Fitness Maniacs for Saturday June 21

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Morning Maniacs -

Today was my scheduled rest or optional recovery cardio day. I chose the latter. I did Ellen Barret's Flat Belly Interval Cardio....but followed the low impact person (only added some jumping in by accident here and there). I kept my HR relatively low...but not as low as Alwyn suggests. I stayed more around 60-72% versus Alwyns suggested 50-60%. I added on Beyond Balletone Cardio segment and tried a bit of Zak Lee's Kickboxing. Total cardio with c/d and stretch was 56" and I burned 394 calories.

I also did Rodney Yee's Yoga Core for Strength 30" and Ravi & Ana's Quick Fix segment for headaches.

I tried that kickboxing DVD briefly cuz I wanted to see if it got my HR up cuz when I previewed it ....I didn't think it would. It hardly got it up...but I just tried part of the intermediate. I'll try it again on a rest day and see what I think. Certain kickboxing DVDs make it REALLY hard to get my HR up. That's one reason I like Strike Zone so much....as I don't have that problem with that one.

Have great workouts or rest days everyone.

Diane Sue - no....that's not what I need from Cardio Coach. Dallys had a website that you could actually calculate what number range your heartrate should be in those ranges. For example working at 70-80% of max heart rate...your readings would be between 136-145, etc. I forgot to bookmark the page when she posted it.

Linda - One last comment about this job situation. The job I had the phone interview for (which I might not even get offered ....than I dont' have to worry about it) will pay about 2-4 dollars more an hour than what I make now. Re: the DH's job.....it could or could not be iffy. That's the problem. The current owner says the company is not making enough money and he's not sure he can keep it going. My DH doesn't know if he's just saying that to get pay cuts, less employees due to the econmic stress or if that really is the issue. My DH does run the Distribution Center for this company and ships LOTS of products out to customers around the world and he can't see how the company could be losing as much as the owner says....so who knows!
 
Today I am doing Amy Bento
s ITR and adding to it, then I am doing abs and stretch. Slept in a bit today since it is Saturday.

Lora, I think I know what you are talking about. When I first started purchasing Cardio Coach I had printed off something like that. I just edited my post because there is a segment at the bottom of the page that says hr traing is for average levels. I was wondering how they could have a chart that fit everyone:) I use my monitor to tell me which zone that I am training in. It beeps slow when I am in my low end, no beep when I am in my mid range, and fast when I am in my high end.

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Good Morning Maniacs!!!

I was in a cleaning frenzy yesterday and mowed and weeded beds too then grocery shopped and was soooo wired by the time I went to bed could not fall asleep. Went to bed very late and then ignorant neighbor lets their dog out at 6am and starts barking (they have a hound dog). Was gonna bike today, but I am not feeling the energy at all, but I know I need to do something cardio related. My shoulder/neck area is much better. Hubby was told from chiropractor that his shoulder area is from stress. I thought he torn the rotator cuff, but this is only what the chiropractor is saying. They have a machine to detect stress.

That is good information to know about the cardio coach. Thanks for sharing, Diane.

Lora,

Hope your hubby stays put with his job. My dh is talking about moving closer to his cuz of gas prices and he says he is getting too old for the long commutes (too old stuff gets on my nerves though. lol) Anyways, I don't want to move. Hubby just got another car...4th car trade in in 3 months time. Now he says he is focused on moving, etc. I feel like I need to tie him down to share and say STOP or something. I don't like change as much as he does. I love it here.
 
Today I had a puke status workout. OMG. Was planning on doing one of Cathe's floor work from L&G or B&G but just didn't have it in me after I was done. Plus this workout too 1 hr. 15 minutes.

1 minute rest between each superset

[font color=indigo]LEGS[/font]
[font color=red]SS #1[/font]
Squats:
75# - 12/12/12
superset w/
Leg Extensions:
70# - 14/15/15
[font color=blue]***The leg extensions felt so light but by the time I got to the 15th rep they were burning.[/font]

[font color=red]SS #2[/font]
Bulgarian Split Squats:
60# - 12/12/12
superset w/
Hamstring Curls:
50# - 15/12/12
[font color=blue]***This superset was brutal. Last set about killed me.[/font]

[font color=red]SS #3[/font]
Elevated SLDL's:
80# - 12/11/12
superset w/
Barbell Calf Raises:
100# - Forward 15/15/12
100# - Outward 15/12/12
100# = Inward 12/12/12
[font color=blue]***LOL! Look how the numbers dwindeled as the sets went on. [/font]

[font color=indigo]SHOULDERS[/font]
[font color=red]SS #4[/font]
Dumbbell Overhead Press:
22's - 12
20's - 12/12
superset w/
Front Raises:
12's - 10/10/10
[font color=blue]***This was a good superset. Shoulders were very warm by the time I got done.[/font]

[font color=red]SS #5[/font]
Dumbbell Upright Rows:
22's - 12/12/12
superset w/
Lateral Raises:
12's - 15/12/12
[font color=blue]***Felt like a wimp with this SS. I haven't gont this light for lateral raises in forever. They felt really heavy after the upright rows.[/font]

[font color=red]SS #6[/font]
Bent Over Lateral Raise:
12's - 15/20/17
superset w/
Barbell Shrugs:
85# - 15/15/15
[font color=blue]***BO Lateral Raises were too light. I should have gone to 15's. But by the time I got to the shrugs my shoulders were very fatigued so I guess it's good that I didn't.[/font]

That is all....

Hope you all have a great Saturday. I'm off now until Monday!
 
Debbie,

Great workout! I can see why you felt close to puking in superset mode. I got to get going and do ab ripper and then probably fine shorter bike route today. Have a great day!
 
Morning Maniacs! Dh and I went on a killer 3 1/2 hr. mtn. bike ride yesterday (Park City). Was really fun, but extra tough for me. We covered 18 miles. I saw a lady that had just finished the ride and she had bodyfat in the single digits for sure! She looked to be about 55 yrs old and Super, Super, Fit. I asked her (she was super nice!) how long the ride took her and she did it in 2 1/2 hrs.! She must have been an animal up there! After my slow poke attempt, I felt super fat and old and slow compared to her (although, she really motivated me! Gosh, you should have seen her.)

We are just about to go on another ride in the canyon. Should be able to do it in 2 hrs.

Lora- I looked and that link I gave you doesn't work anymore. But, try these. Or just google Heart Rate Zone Calcutators.

http://www.machinehead-software.co.uk/bike/heart_rate/heart_rate_zone_calculator_abcc_bcf.html

http://www.sarkproducts.com/targetzonecalculator.htm

http://www.heartmonitors.com/zone_calc.htm


Gotta run...Dh is ready to go!!
 
I finished my workout. I did Amy Bento's In the Ring, using a 15# med ball for all but the ball tossing which I used 10# for, stopping at the stretch. Then I did Amy's Hi/Lo Knockout Combo's and KO's 3 & 4, and core 2 times using 15" for the modified turkish get up and 10's for the rest, then I did Tracey's Core Blast standing core, I finished with Hi/Lo KO stretch and Rainbeau Mars Bonus yoga segment 10 minutes.. I burned 636 calories during the cardio and 900 calories total workout.

Debbie, great workout.

Charlotte, I hope you don't have to move. I know how you feel about staying where you are. Is it a long distance to where your dh works??

Dallys, you get in some great bike rides. Is the link I gave Lora today not the right one?? I will have to check out the ones you posted. My HR monitor seems to do everything for me though:)
edited to add I just went back and looked and I guess CC doesn't give the numbers. Cheked out those sites and my HR monitor has me about the same as the first one you posted.


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Hey again! Just got back from my bike ride. It was the tough hill climb in the canyon. Ride was 2 hr. 7 min. I really felt it after yesterdays long ride. I need to get in a RCR workout, but have nothing left to give after these rides. I've got that really attractive biker tan thing going on too!

Diane Sue-The super buff lady I saw riding yesterday reminded me alot of you. She even looked like you.:) The Cardio Coach site used to have a graph with the appropriate ages for HR. I'm sure those sites are all general, but still a good base to go by. I really like the first site I posted too. I like how it describes the different zones.

Off to shower and then I want to go buy some cobs of corn and other goodies at the fruit stand.:9


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Thanks for the links on the Heart Rates everyone. I'm just being anal about it. My HRM actually displays percentages also...but I just need to have it on paper too!! I also worry about not having that feature on my next HRM...as I depend on it.

Diane Sue - My PF has not settled down at all since vacation. I just got a new pair of work shoes (actually they are more like dressy athletic shoes to wear with my casual dress pants - Eco Brand). I'm thinking i need a new pair of fitness shoes for cardio. What kind are you supposed to get for PF? I don't remember. I bought those Mizuno's when you suggested them but my foot slides around in them and I think they are too big on me or something.
 
Hey Maniacs!!!

Went on short bike route today. Body felt strong even though I felt tired. Was surprised at how well I did. Took some pictures of my new biking outfit.

Diane Sue,

Takes dh about 1 1/2 hours to get to work everyday.

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Lora, I still wear my Mizuno's for everyday and in January purchased some Brooks that are really comfy. Plenty of toe room and they hug my heel. They are for over pronators. I chose them from the list from the American Academy of Podietry. You can look at them at zappos.com and read the reviews. The Brooks Ariel is good for Maximum overpronators. I also have a pair of the Brooks Glycerin 5W that are for mild overpronators. I really am liking the Brooks shoes.

Charlotte, that is a long drive with gas prices. Does he have to drive that distance everyday? Like your picture:) Cute shirt.

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