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[deanie]

Good Morning gals

Today was Providence. Great workout as always.
I used my 30#kb for the first round, swings and my 25#kb for everything else. Except the seated press! Even though last time I did this with the 25er, today I had to drop to the 20# I did make it thru 2 min. of snatches doing 4 sets of 5 on each side!!! a personal best. I wrapped my rings/finger in gauze today and it worked great!

Marcy~ I like Rodney Yee's yoga too. great job on the pullups! I should start throwing them in every once in a while, but I'm not motivated yet thanks for all the kb info! What did you do today? I am thinking of getting another 20#kb for the double kb work. I think starting lighter for doubles would be a good idea. What do you think? Did you get your 25#kb yet?

Gin~ Good to hear from you! What workout are you doing today?

Marcy/Gin~ Do you think the scale could be telling you you gained muscle??

Happy TGIF!!

 

[mj476]

Good Afternoon!

I did Lisa Rinna's Dance Body Beautiful again. This time I did all the other dances on the DVD - Super Rumba, Fat Free Hustle, Paso Doble Matador Burn and Rock Out Dancer's Abs. The only one that got my heart rate really up there was when I did the Quick Step on Wednesday. The rock out dancer's abs was 2 mins. of moving your hips to a cha-cha rhythm which I definitely felt in my core. I guess this is what Core Rhythms is about. It was a fun DVD but not one for doing real work (with the exception of the quick step).

I also did Lauren Brooks' 12 min. Fat Blasting Workout which was good. It consisted of:

Front Squats and Swings - am able to go deeper in my squats now.
Pushups and Squat Thrusts
Deadlifts and Mountain Climbers - Definitely could've used more weight on deadlifts. I actually went and got my other 20#er to redo them and still didn't feel much. I've always deadlifted 40# with the barbell and I usually have to do them on a step to feel something.
Clean, Squat & Press
1-arm rows
Hi-Pull, Catch & Squat, Alternating Cleans, Alternating Swings and Overhead Swings - I did the overhead swings although not completely overhead. I don't know how good this exercise is but I definitely feel myself bracing my core everytime I do it.

There was only 30 secs. rest between each exercise and I got through it all without taking extra rests. I guess my endurance is improving.

Deanie - Glad you found a solution to your ring problem. I just use my lifting gloves from Target. I didn't get my 25# yet. I hate to spend any more money right now but I really need it. The seated press is tough since you don't get any help from your legs. I think lighter for doubles would be a good idea.

Gin - What'd you do today? Did you read the blog I posted?

Marcy

 

[deanie]

Okay, i've thought all day about it and I'm going to buy the gym boss and the 20#kb!! I still have some money from the gift card and the kettlebell is on sale, so I am going for it! But I don't think I can buy anything after this my DH may not be happy with me if I do!!

Marcy~ I like that short workout. The dance one sounds fun, but yeah, not a tough workout. I hear you about spending the extra money, I just thought if I get these last two things I should be okay for a while!!

Waves to Gin!

Later~

 

[deanie]

Good Morning gals

Taking a rest day today. I ordered the gymboss and the 20#kb from Dicks. All my gift card money is gone, so I won't be buying anything else for a while.

Have a great weekend!

 

[TXGin]

Good Morning Girls!

Just finished my 7 mile training run. And man, was it cold. My fingers are still frozen as I type this! Wind chill was 24 with 24 mph winds! Well, that is cold in Texas, anyway. My sweet running friend, whose DH had surgery before Christmas was back to running with me again!
I ran yesterday and then did PS Legs after school. I would say my legs need a rest now.

Deanie~Gym boss, huh? I would say that with all the fitness equipment that the 3 of us have we could open up a gym!
Enjoy your rest day!
Are your boys playing any sports this season?

Marcy~ Thank you for the link to that article. I did read it. I think that my age and metabolism have a lot to do with it. I never know what the best workout formula is for me.

I changed my avatar to a pic taken after the Chicago marathon 03.

Have a great day!