Trying to Fit Yoga In for Finally Friday April 18

[lorajc]

This morning I did AOS Newport KB workout. I've been afraid to try this cuz of how hard it looked. I've been trying to concentrate on heavier weights the last couple of weeks and this definitely did not fit in this category, as it was more endurance based. I used my 15, 20 and 25 lb KBs. The rounds were 5 minutes each....so I kept dropped to a lighter weight halfway thru the round at times. I only took 30 second rests versus 60 second rests between segments. This had everything from Squat Thrusts to Swings, Hot Potatoes, to lots of ab work, Scorpion Planks, more Planks, lots of low squats and lunge variations, as well as TONS of snatches! I did so many snatches that when the 5 minute bonus snatch challenge came at the end, I didn't do it all (was all "snatched out"). I alternated snatches with around the body passes, Slingshot catches, etc. I added the stretch from Amy Bento's Hi/Lo Challenge. Workout was 68" and I burned 452 calories.

I had my first KB mishap - smacked myself in the lip with the KB handle doing heavy Hot Potatoes. I hope it doesn't bruise too badly.

Jen - Valerie Waters - Red Carpet Ready book is different than Jillian's circuits, as she doesn't incoporate cardio within them, but advises you to do a cardio workout directly after your weight circuit. My book should be here any day as it was mailed on Wednesday. I think she recommends a LOT of cardio though. Not sure if I'll have the time for all of it.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[HipChick]

Good morning (almost afternoon) -

I've been busy & MIA for most of the week (sorry!) so I'll just start by saying that I stuck with BBC & non-treadmill cardio through yesterday. Last night, I did a short yoga practice on my own & really enjoyed it. This morning, I was tired so I decided to just sleep in & get in the hot tub. We aren't working this weekend so I'm hoping to fit in some more pilates &/or yoga tomorrow morning.

Lora - I read about Brookie. How unusual. I hope your kitty is taking the meds & starting to do better now. I also hope your lip doesn't bruise from this morning's KB mishap.

Jen - Still thinking about you... & Lenny too. Sounds like you've been enjoying some nice walks now that the weather has finally improved. About BBC... yes, I always try to do as much of the non-treadmill cardio as possible after the weights but I also don't mind cutting it short if I feel like it. I just look at BBC as a week of mostly weights so I don't fret if I can't fit in as much cardio.

Right now, I don't feel like doing another week of BBC so I'm thinking about going back to 4DS. I'm also thinking about fitting in a week of circuits, cardio, & weights again soon too, though so if I don't feel like doing 4DS next week, I think I'll do it then. If so, I'm thinking LIC, cardio, MM, cardio, yoga. I'll let y'all know when I decide.

Better go as it's almost lunchtime & I'm starving. Hope everyone has a great Friday!