5 and a Half Miles & Then Some...

May 31, 2013

I figured I would start my day off right! I jumped straight out of bed and headed to the park. It had been rainy and stormy on and off all night (and supposed to continue today...), but the weather was perfect to run this morning. Overcast, and not too hot! However the humidity was a bit more than I would prefer!

I ran half a mile, then walked half a mile, then ran half a mile, then walked half a mile.

It felt great! It was a bit challenging because I hadn't eaten yet, so I didn't have any fuel. But I made it, and I was glad I did it!

Then after a little break and some breakfast, I headed to the gym...

Workout -

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 1,000 movements total - 25 bench presses with two 20lb free weights, 25 sit ups, 25 shoulder presses with two 10lb free weights, 25 tricep pull downs at 50lb, 25 crunches, 25 lateral raises with two 5lb free weights, 25 bicep curls at 30lb, 25 hip abductions at 160lb, 25 hip adductions at 120lb, 25 seated leg presses at 160lb. Repeat 3 more times.

All and all it felt good. But it was hard today. I think I am just tired- lack of sleep lately, and my body isn't at it's peak because of it!

After another little break... I decided to head back to the park. It was quite warm though, so I decided just to walk. But I walked another 2 miles. (And that was pushing myself- it is stupid humid outside today because of all the storms around us!) I feel good that I did that though!

Guess it is time to get on with the rest of my day now...

Yoga - Kenpo

May 30, 2013

I woke up early today to head in to my Yoga class at 9am. I am shocked I got out of bed- I was exhausted! But I knew I would be angry at myself later if I didn't! The class was great. Always a wonderful way to start the day. My legs didn't seem quite as flexible as usual, but that might have just been a fluke- or just the fact that I was tired!

After that, I had some breakfast and then did a few other things. But by 1pm, I did my Kenpo P90X DVD. That was a challenge. My whole body just wants to rest today, so getting it into gear has not been easy! But I was excited when I realized I had made it through the whole video!

I was going to go for a run this afternoon too, but I got in the car and drove to the park and right when I got there it started raining! Got some storms coming in tonight... So I suppose I am going to just sit back and enjoy them for the evening!

Push Through...

May 29, 2013

I woke up and went straight out to go on a walk with my Mom. We probably walked somewhere between 1 and 2 miles...

Then I went home for a bit, then on to the gym for a proper workout!

Workout -

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 1,100 movements total - 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 sit ups, 25 shoulder presses with two 10lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 lateral raises with two 5lb free weights, 25 bicep curls at 30lb, 25 hip abductions at 160lb, 25 hip adductions at 120lb, 25 seated leg presses at 160lb, 25 seated calf raises with 90lb. Repeat 3 more times. 10 dead lifts with a 10-15lb bar with an added 20lb on it, 10 rows with two 15lb free weights. Repeat 4 more times.

I was struggling a bit! But I manages to push through! I was a bit tired though! Or my body was anyway... Glad I did it though! 

Now off to get some stuff done today!

Crazy Day!

May 28, 2013

Today I had to take the puppies in early this morning to get fixed... And where I had to take them was a two hour drive away, and then I needed to wait for them until they were ready in the afternoon! So I didn't get back to Branson until after 6:30pm.

And by then I was exhausted! So much driving, and waiting! I ended up driving 6 or 7 hours!

But as tired as I was... I headed to the park and I ran half a mile and then walked a mile and a half. It felt good! But it was tough!

Now I am looking forward to a nice rest tonight, and hopefully get back into my normal routine tomorrow!

Arms Today

May 27, 2013

Today I trained with Michael, and he went hard on my arms! Very hard!

I'm not even sure what all I did... But I know that when I left the gym, my arms were shaking for about an hour. So I'd say they have definitely gotten worked today! And I'm most likely going to feel that tomorrow!

Run - Walk - Mini

May 26, 2013

Perfect sunny Sunday to play outside with the pups!

I woke up and went straight to the park.

I ran half a mile, walked half a mile, ran half a mile, walked half a mile. It was good. But a bit more challenging than usual due to the fact that I didn't eat before I did it! But I survived! It was good!

When I got home I did my Mini workout...

• 40 Jumping Jacks
• 30 Sit Ups
• 20 Squats
• 10 Push Ups

Did it 4 times total.

It felt good! Then I got ready for my day. I even enjoyed some time outside with the pups! Beautiful day! Wonderful holiday weekend!

It Counts!

May 25, 2013

I spend a few hours this afternoon cleaning my house. And I mean really cleaning it. Lots of lifting and moving things, and all sorts of scrubbing.

All I want to say after all that is... I'm counting that as exercise!

Sweaty Morning!

The pups and I hanging out last night. They are getting
so big and strong!

May 25, 2013

Well, I got up early with the pups... Then I started getting myself moving!

I went on a 1.5 to 2 mile walk with Mom.

Then I went over to the park, and I ran half a mile, walked half a mile, ran half a mile, walked half a mile. Beautiful weather! It had just finished raining, so it had cooled down a little, and it was feeling perfect! (Now it is starting to get warmer out there!)

After that, I headed over to the gym to do some weight lifting...

• Weights - Circuit - 1,100 movements total - 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 sit ups, 25 shoulder presses with two 10lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 lateral raises with two 5lb free weights, 25 bicep curls at 30lb, 25 hip abductions at 160lb, 25 hip adductions at 120lb, 25 seated leg presses at 160lb, 25 seated calf raises with 90lb. Repeat 3 more times. 10 dead lifts with a 10-15lb bar with an added 20lb on it, 10 rows with two 15lb free weights. Repeat 4 more times.

All and all, I am very sweaty now! And it is time to get some house work done! 

4 Mile Morning

May 24, 2013

I woke up and figured I'd get right down to business- especially since it was sunny already, but not too hot yet!

So I started out going to the park. I walked 2 miles with my Mom. Then I ran half a mile, then walked half a mile. It was a good start to my day!

Then I stopped home for a bit cause I was out of water, and I also didn't think the banana I gobbled up before I went to the park was going to sustain me though a weight workout too. So I decided to take a little break at home, and then get into something else.

But soon I was at the gym...

Workout -

• Weights - Circuit - 1,000 movements total - 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 sit ups, 25 shoulder presses with two 10lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 lateral raises with two 5lb free weights, 25 bicep curls at 30lb, 25 hip abductions at 160lb, 25 hip adductions at 120lb, 25 seated calf raises with 90lb. Repeat 3 more times. 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 shoulder presses with two 10lb free weights. Repeat 1 more time.
• Cardio - 1 mile - 16 minutes - 3.8mph.

It felt good! The last 100 arm things that I did back to back really hurt! I was feeling the burn! So much harder to do them back to back like that! And I wasn't resting between either. 

Now I need to get ready for the rest of my day. Got a few things I need to do, then who knows what else the day will bring me. But so far I have traveled at least 4 miles on foot... So that's pretty good!

Little This, Little That...

May 23, 2013

I had a wonderful morning Yoga class. It was great! I felt less flexible than usual though... Gonna have to keep practicing and get better!

After class I spent about a half hour doing work with weights. It was good! I did a bit higher weight and lower reps on the arms. It felt good!

All together I did...

• 40 bench presses with two 25lb free weights
• 40 shoulder presses with two 15lb free weights
• 40 lateral raises with two 10lb free weights
• 80 tricep pushdowns at 50lb
• 200 crunches
• 200 squats with a 45lb bar on my shoulders

It felt like a pretty good workout!

Then I got some other things done. Eventually I went on a 25 minute walk with my parents. 

After a little more time off, and some dinner... This evening I went to the park and I did two miles. I ran half a mile, walked half a mile, ran half a mile, walked half a mile. Felt good. The weather was perfect! It kinda cooled down a bit tonight! 

All and all, a pretty good day!

Care Packages!

May 22, 2013

It has been a long day! I woke up early, and by 8:30am I was going shop to shop collecting things with my Mom to make care packages for the people outside of Oklahoma City that got hit so bad by the tornado. We made a bunch of care packages, and put together bags of things for them.

Then I helped Michael get ready to leave. He was headed down that direction to help where ever he can, and to bring down our stuff and hand it out.

It was a crazy busy day for me. I never stopped moving except for about 30 minutes.

I had a dinner to go to as well, and after that- at 9pm, I decided to go to the gym. I pulled up and for some reason it was packed! Especially at the weights. I hate going to the gym when I have to fight over equipment. So instead, I went to the park and I walked. I walked 2 miles at a pretty good pace! Which considering how full I was from dinner, that was impressive!

Now I have got to get the puppies ready for bed, and get myself ready for bed. I am in need of some sleep!

Walk and Train in the Rain...

May 21, 2013

Well, the weather has been icky here! Rainy all day so far - and just suppose to get worse they say... So I went for a walk with my Mom to start off my day. We walked at a shopping center though so we were covered from the rain.

Then I went straight to the gym and trained with Michael. It was actually myself, Michael and one of his other clients that I know pretty well. So it ended up being a lot of fun; but also a lot of work! I ran a bit, then we did abs, then some back stuff, followed by arms, then more abs before it was all said and done!

Now I am off to get ready and get a few things done today!

Weather, Weather!

May 20, 2013

I started my day off with a run!

The weather was quite nice and overcast, so it wasn't too hot! I ran one mile and then I walked 1 mile. It was great to be able to do that outdoors and in nature!

Michael and I were planning on going to the gym after dinner for him to train me, but instead a storm rolled in a little earlier than anticipated. And it was a rough one! Tornado Warnings around us, and Tornado Watch for our area! So we figured that staying safe at the house was a better idea for the night!

Amazing how fast the weather changes around here!

Back At It!

May 19, 2013

I woke up and I felt really icky- especially since I didn't make it into the gym yesterday. So I headed into the gym for a good workout...

Workout -

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 1,000 movements total - 25 bench presses with two 20lb free weights, 25 sit ups, 25 lateral raises with two 5lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 lat pulldowns at 50lb, 25 shoulder presses with two 10lb free weights, 25 leg extensions at 60lb, 25 seated calf raises with 90lb. Repeat 3 more times. 40 sit ups, 10 bench presses with two 30lb free weights, 10 lateral raises with two 10lb free weights, 10 lat pulldowns at 70lb, 10 shoulder presses with two 15lb free weights, 10 leg extensions at 100lb, 10 seated calf raises at 130lb. Repeat 1 more time.

Michael and his wound.

The lower rep - higher weight two rounds that I did at the end felt great! Challenging, but great! Loved pushing myself a bit! 

Then later in the afternoon Michael and I headed to meet some friends for some beach volleyball! We ended up playing for a couple hours, and it was a lot of fun! The fun only ended around 9pm when as Michael dove for a ball his knee hit a big rock that was under the sand! He got cut very deep. So we decided to call is a day and get him cleaned up and such. But aside from the injury, it was a fun night!

Wedding Instead...

May 18, 2013

I had every intention of going to the gym and getting in a workout...

But unfortunately plans changed. I needed to go help Michael set up for one of his close high school friend's wedding. Him and I ended up DJing the wedding. It was a lot of fun!

Back to working out come Sunday!

Training - More Legs!

May 17, 2013

Today, Michael trained me. And he went hard on my legs and abs.

After a 5 minute run, we did a bunch of crunches - hundreds! And a hundred or so side plank dips....

Then we moved on to squats with weights. I did hundreds. It was really tough. We didn't do a whole lot of different things, and I was able to take breaks between. But it hurt!

My legs are feeling a little jell-o-ish... Probably gonna be feeling that pretty good tomorrow!

Yoga, Walk, Zumba?

May 16, 2013

Well, I had a long night last night! My foster pups were sick! And I was heart-sick over it and so worried. So I pretty much didn't sleep at all! As soon as the Vet opened up, I got out of bed and called them. I ended up taking them in to a Vet in Branson. After I dropped them off I headed to Yoga.

I wasn't sure how I was going to do with Yoga on no sleep and worried about the pups! But I was actually the only person there. So the teacher- Marie, really focused on what I needed. It worked out great, and it gave me a lot of restoration! I felt much better.

Then I met my mom at the park and we went for a 2 mile walk. It was overcast, and great weather for it since it wasn't too hot and sunny!

Then I went home and rested! ...And waited to hear about the puppies. Finally I got word that it was a bit of an infection. So they gave them a shot and sent them home with antibiotics. I was so relieved that they are ok!

I had ever intention of going to Zumba this evening. (It is actually my instructors last time teaching for a few weeks- her baby is due very shortly- in the next week or two!) But I ended up having to go out to dinner with some people. So sadly I am going to have to miss it.

But maybe I'll get a chance to at least head into the gym and do something later? Not sure yet... I also want to spend some time with the pups. They have had a rough day!

It's Getting Warm!

May 15, 2013

I woke up, and headed to a chiropractor appointment. I got myself all cracked and adjusted... Then it was time to get my butt moving!

I went to the park, and I ran .5 miles, walked .5 miles, ran .5 miles, walked .5 miles. So I did 2 miles total- 1 running and one walking. I made pretty good time too! (Not sure exactly what speed I was going though...) However, it was getting hot outside! Especially in the sun! And much more humid than it has been lately! So it was a challenge to do all that! But it felt good!

Then I headed into the gym...

Workout -

• Weights - Circuit - 1,100 movements total - 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 sit ups, 25 lateral raises with two 5lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 bicep curls at 20lb, 25 shoulder presses with two 10lb free weights, 25 hip abductions at 160lb, 25 hip adductions at 120lb, 50 seated calf raises with 70lb. Repeat 3 more times. 100 shoulder exercises.

It was a good and sweaty workout! Felt good to get in there and start using my shoulders more. Hoping they are on the mend!

Kenpo - Yoga

May 14, 2013

I knew my day was going to be a bit crazy, because I needed to take the pups to get their vaccines (when was at the Humane Society I got them from, which is a two hour drive there, and then a two hour drive back). So I knew that would take up a lot of my day, and I didn't want to get going too late...

So I started off my day with some Kenpo. It felt good to get moving this morning! But it was definitely challenging!

Then after all the driving...

I went into the gym and did Yoga at 6:30pm. That felt great! I missed Yoga last week, so I needed that today!

Shoulder Hurting!

May 13, 2013

Well, I woke up and was feeling pretty good. So I headed on into the gym!

Workout -

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 1,100 movements total - 25 bench presses with two 20lb free weights, 25 sit ups, 25 shoulder presses with two 10lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 prone shoulder extensions with two 5lb free weights, 25 hip abductions at 145lb, 25 hip adductions at 105lb, 25 crunches on the abdominal machine at 55lb, 25 seated leg presses at 160lb, 25 seated calf raises at 90lb. Repeat 3 more times. 100 shoulder exercises.
• Cardio - 5 minutes - .42 miles (2min at 6mph, 3min at 3.8mph)

I made it through everything, but I possibly shouldn't have... My shoulder is now in a bit of pain. I am afraid it is still acting up! I guess I might need to be careful with it for a while. We'll see!

Mother's Day Kenpo

May 12, 2013

I know I am posting this a day late, (as in posting on the 13th...) but I was out celebrating Mother's Day yesterday!

I did manage to fit in a workout though! I got up extra early and I did my Kenpo P90X DVD. It was hard to get myself moving, but I'm glad I did. It definitely started my day out right, and it was a long busy day!

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day too!

To celebrate, I made Brunch for my parent's.
On the menu... French Toast, Doughnut Holes, Baked
Egg Cups with Ham (Cheese and Green Onions on the
side), Bananas, and Mimosas! It was a lovely meal!

Another Lighter Day

May 11, 2013

I still tried to keep it a little lighter today... My joints are starting to feel a bit better though!

Workout -

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 900 movements total - 25 bench presses with two 20lb free weights, 25 sit ups, 25 shoulder presses with two 10lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 bicep curls at 20lb, 25 hip abductions at 145lb, 25 hip adductions at 105lb, 25 crunches on the abdominal machine at 50lb, 25 seated leg presses at 160lb. Repeat 3 more times.

After I finished at the gym, I decided to go for another walk. I walked 2 miles down at the park. Unfortunately it was a bit busy down there since it is Saturday, but it was still nice!

Now I have some other stuff I have to get done. Lots of little things to do today. And have to prepare for Mother's Day tomorrow!

Lighten Up

May 10, 2013

My day got off to a rocky start. I had planned on going to the gym before my lunch with a friend... But plans changed. So I ended up at the gym after lunch. The chiropractor had told me to start doing some shoulder stuff, but to lighten the weight. I also lightened the weight on my bicep curls because they had been hurting my elbows. But I gave it my best effort anyway!

Workout -

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 700 movements total - 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 sit ups, 25 lateral raises with two 5lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 bicep curls at 20lb, 25 hip abductions at 145lb, 25 hip adductions at 105lb. Repeat 3 more times. 

When I finished there, I also went to the park and I walked for 2 miles, and at good pace. So that was nice! It is a beautiful day, hate to just to my workout inside! 

Walk Run Walk

May 9, 2013

Yesterday I went to the chiropractor- for the very first time, and he addressed my shoulder issue, and some back issues I have. But in return he said I should lay off any shoulder stuff until Friday. So today I decided I would just lay off weights all together. Because my legs are super sore from yesterday!

Instead, I started my day off with a walk with my mom. We went 1.78 miles.

Then I went to the gym to use the treadmill.

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)

All and all it was a good thing I think. I have a feeling my muscles could use a little break for the day. Now off to face the rest of my day!

SkateWorld Zumba!

May 8, 2013

Well, my Zumba instructor Sandra started a new Zumba at the SkateWorld here in Branson. Tonight was the first night! So I decided to join in the fun! It was great because it was dark, and we had different colored and moving lights- felt more like a club. And it was Sandra and Corey- both amazing teachers!

So this evening I got an hour of Zumba in! And trust me, I am already feeling sore from my leg workout earlier today! Gonna be hurting tomorrow. But it will hurt so good! :)

Back to Training...

May 8, 2013

Today Michael trained me. We missed last week- it was just too busy with my travels to Texas and then his work schedule when I got back.

But today he went really hard on me. We focused on legs, and it was really tough. I am gonna feel that tomorrow!

Then when we were finished I did 150 arm movements. I tired them out a bit, and then I was ready to go.

Now on to the rest of the stuff I need to do today!

Going Anyway.

May 7, 2013

Michael and I at the wedding last night.

Last night Michael and I went to a wedding and we had a great time! But I woke up and I had seen better days. I just had a horrible achy head. (I have a feeling it might be sinus related. Missouri allergies are no fun!) But I kept to my schedule and I went to the gym anyway!

Workout -

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 1000 movements total - 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 sit ups, 25 prone shoulder rotations with two 5lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 hip abductions at 145lb, 25 hip adductions at 105lb, 25 seated leg presses at 165lb, 25 seated calf raises with 90lb on it. Repeat 3 more times. 100 shoulder exercises.

It was a good workout, and I did feel better after it! Not 100%, but definitely better.

Went Hard!

May 6, 2013

Well it has already been a busy day! I have a wedding to go to this afternoon, so I am trying to get everything done that I need to before then! Including taking care of the pups! But I did make it into the gym, and I actually went really hard! I knew I only had about 45 minutes, and I still did my normal workout within that time. So I did good!

Workout -

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 1000 movements total - 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 sit ups, 25 prone shoulder rotations with two 5lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 hip abductions at 145lb, 25 hip adductions at 105lb, 50 seated calf raises with 90lb on it. Repeat 3 more times. 100 shoulder exercises.

I know my workout routines have been very similar lately, but because of my shoulder and elbow acting up, I am trying to stay away from exercises that could hurt them further. But I went hard today, and now I am ready for some wedding cake! ;)

Sunday Gym

May 5, 2013

Happy Cino de Mayo! I woke up today and had to tend to the puppies... But after that, I eventually got my butt in gear and I went to the gym.

Workout -

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 1000 movements total - 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 sit ups, 25 prone shoulder rotations with two 5lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 hip abductions at 145lb, 25 hip adductions at 105lb, 25 seated leg presses at 165lb, 25 seated calf raises with 80lb on it. Repeat 3 more times. 100 shoulder exercises.

It was a good workout! But now I have to get back to life and get some stuff organized! 

Puppies and Late Nights...

The puppies and I.

May 4, 2013

Today has been crazy! I didn't get a chance to workout until the late hours of the night. Because... I went to pick up some puppies to foster! I will be keeping them for about 4 weeks until they are

adoptable- right now they are only 4 or 4 and a half weeks old, and they aren't able to go for adoption until they are 8 weeks old. They are so sweet and adorable!

I have spent all day getting them (I drove two hours away and then back), and then getting them settled at their new temporary home. They are amazing! Beautiful and sweet and cuddly! Also messy- so it has been a busy busy day!

But I finally got to the gym late tonight...

Workout -

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 900 movements total - 25 bench presses with a 45lb bar, 25 sit ups, 25 prone shoulder rotations with two 5lb free weights, 25 crunches, 25 bicep curls at 30lb, 25 hip abductions at 145lb, 25 hip adductions at 105lb, 25 seated leg presses at 165lb. Repeat 3 more times. 20 bench presses with a 45lb bar and 20lb added on it. Then 80 shoulder exercises.

They are adorable!

My shoulder is still bothering me, so I did spend the time at the end doing some things that my yoga teacher taught me that should help. I hope it does! Because now not only is my shoulder hurting but my elbows too! And I hate to have to stop doing weights for a while. I enjoy the weights!

But now it is time to get some rest. I have puppies to take care of in the morning! 

Quick Kenpo

May 3, 2013

Well, today I woke up and it was snowing outside! Yes, snow- in May! So I didn't really feel like heading into the gym... So I decided I would just do my Kenpo at home.

I got my DVD out and I did the hour of P90X Kenpo. And then I realized I needed to get my butt into gear! I have a lot to do today! I am having a little dinner party tonight and there is a lot to cook and great ready! Not sure if I'll get a chance to work out at all again today, but we shall see!

Evening Zumba

May 2, 2013

Well, I was feeling kind of sluggish this evening... I had a lot to do today, and I managed to get it done, but then I decided it was a good time to get some blood moving. 

So I headed to Zumba. It was a very mellow class- just me, the teacher and one other person. It was a lot of fun! And it was great to get moving! Glad I went!

Chilly Thursday

The trail to the stairs in beautiful!

May 2, 2013

Well, it doesn't much feel like May outside today! It is getting chilly! A bit of a cold front coming through.

So I started my morning off with Yoga. My shoulder has been bothering me a lot, so I took it a bit easy, and my teacher Marie helped me. Felt a bit more loose and comfortable by the time I left.

Then I decided I would go hike the stairs. It was a bit chilly to be outside like that at first, but the stair really warm you up quickly! By the time I got up them I didn't need my jacket anymore.

It felt good to get moving this morning. But I am also wanting to take it kind of easy (especially on weights) until I figure out my shoulder issue. It was a nice morning of activity though!

Hike & Workout

May 1, 2013

Today was my first full day back home, so I thought I would start it out with a hike on the stairs. It was a beautiful morning for that! Just starting to get a touch too warm for it by the time I was done. But it was a great way to start the day. Always beautiful scenery. 

Then I headed over to the gym for a workout. My left shoulder has been bothering me lately, but I figured I'd give it a go anyway...

Workout -

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 900 movements total - 25 bench presses with two 20lb free weights, 25 sit ups, 25 bicep curls at 30lb, 25 crunches, 25 tricep push downs at 50lb, 25 hip abductions at 140lb, 25 hip adductions at 100lb, 25 crunches on the abdominal machine at 50lb, 25 seated calf raises with 70lb. Repeat 3 more times.
• Cardio - 15 minutes (1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)

My shoulder hurt a bit, and actually my elbow and wrist on that arm started to hurt some too. So I might need to take it easy. We shall see what tomorrow brings. As for today, I have a million errands to run, and then a wonderful wedding to attend tonight! It's nice to be home!