The universe was against me from 4:30 this morning. Actually, from about 2:46...which, was when I woke up and checked the clock...and then continued to wake up and check the clock about every 15 minutes until 4:30. It was like I was waiting for an evacuation call...I was wide awake and full steam ahead. Ever have those days when you get to work and it feels like you were just there about an hour ago? Yeah, today was one of those days. I had about 45 minutes to write up 12 workout plans so my morning would go smoothly. By the 8th one I was tempted to just write "squat til you bleed...then squat some more." My brain was on overload from little rest and not enough caffeine in the system just yet. But the day rolls on...
In general, my body feels less tense since the show. My strength has recovered quite a bit,...with help from the gradual 7 day carb load I did last week. Ha....that's the nice way of saying I ate some sugar-coated-crap along the way. But after 16 weeks of hard dieting, its amazing I didn't go straight to Baskin Robbins and stick my head in one of those ice cream buckets. Don't tempt me...cookies-n-creme is sweet sweet tub-o-love.
Workout today was good. I started with legs...lighter weight, less rest time, and not to failure. I actually wouldn't mind losing a little bit of muscle in my quads. Proportionally, they are big...a little too big. I'd rather dial them in a bit. But not going to lie, doing light weight is a struggle for me. I don't like it....but I gotta do what I gotta do right now. Next, I hit chest pretty heavy. Reps of 6-7 on all my lifts...felt great. Ended the day with some cardio...let's not even talk about it.
Workout:
Walking lunges 3 x 30 yards
Squat jumps 4 x 15, 30 seconds rest between sets
Hamstring curls 3 x 15
Leg extensions 3 x 15
Lunge jumps 4 x 20, 30 seconds rest between sets
Flat DB bench press 4 x 6-7 (*all 4 sets with 50's..PR!)
DB flys 4 x 6-7
Incline DB press 4 x 6
Cardio 45 minutes
So tomorrow is looking like cardio/sprints/core. Not too shabby...
Had a 72 year old woman want me to help her get a "nice shapely booty" as she put it. Ha...I hope I still desire a nice ass at that age. Heck, I hope my ass can still move at that point. I'll probably be the old bitter woman in the corner complaining about the weather, family members, my teeth falling out, etc... Either that, or entertaining everyone with crude comments. Gotta love older folk who have no filter...just saying whatever they want. And who is going to be the one to call them out on it? No one wants to offend the only person in the group who is one step away from a busted hip and meeting Jesus. Let them live their dream...talk on my dear old friend, talk on...
Well, I've got to cook some veggies, measure out some fish, and then hit the bed. In 9 hours I will be back at work...there's no telling what form I'll be in tomorrow...here we go...
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Easy as PIIIEEEEE!!!
A client brought me a peanut butter pie today....back to my sugar coma. That thing was unbelievable. A little bloated at the moment, but completely worth it Peanut butter is ridiculously high on my list of love...a few steps above plenty of people...
Well, I hit legs pretty hard today...they are already sore and going to the bathroom is more painful than it should ever be at 27 years old. But seriously, it felt great to leg press to the point I was certain my quads would explode. Ah yes, gotta love leg day. I was spent by the end, got in some core work, and then some cardio.
Workout:
Squats 4 x 10
Leg press 3 x 12
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 12, drop set on set 3
Leg extensions 3 x 12, drop set on set 3
Rear glute raise/pulse on ball 3 x 60
Lunge jumps 3 x 20
BOSU sit-ups 3 x 15
Decline crunch/oblique crunch 3 x 20
Leg lifts 3 x 15
I'll do some sprints tomorrow...assuming my legs are functioning. One week off from sprints and I'm pretty sure I will feel it in the first 5 minutes. Can't wait.
Soooo, my Target story.
I met my mom at Target during my break yesterday, so I had about 45 minutes to knock around, catch up, and challenge myself to see how much I could buy in 45 minutes...I like that game...I win every time. Anyway, I was already pretty riled up (doesn't take much), and going on about it with my mom with all the appropriate foul language and dramatic hand gestures interspersed where necessary. (She's not a fan of this...she's a happy person...still not sure how she's my mom, but whatever). So there we were, and all of a sudden every screaming child within a 5 mile radius entered the store. I swear I was a magnet for every baby who was hungry, tired, or sitting in a crap filled diaper that needed to be changed. I nearly lost my mind. At one point a kid started crying in a very un-rhythmic, hysterical yelp that sent my anxiety through the roof. I cocked my head back and just shouted "For the love of God!!"....to which my mom simply replied, "well, looks like you're not ready for kids yet". Good call mom. And thank you to the mothers who decided to bring their children to Target yesterday....I will probably sleep alone for the next 4 weeks...
Well, I've got to cook some fish, clean dishes, and then figure out which spandex pants to wear tomorrow...decisions decisions...
Well, I hit legs pretty hard today...they are already sore and going to the bathroom is more painful than it should ever be at 27 years old. But seriously, it felt great to leg press to the point I was certain my quads would explode. Ah yes, gotta love leg day. I was spent by the end, got in some core work, and then some cardio.
Workout:
Squats 4 x 10
Leg press 3 x 12
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 12, drop set on set 3
Leg extensions 3 x 12, drop set on set 3
Rear glute raise/pulse on ball 3 x 60
Lunge jumps 3 x 20
BOSU sit-ups 3 x 15
Decline crunch/oblique crunch 3 x 20
Leg lifts 3 x 15
I'll do some sprints tomorrow...assuming my legs are functioning. One week off from sprints and I'm pretty sure I will feel it in the first 5 minutes. Can't wait.
Soooo, my Target story.
I met my mom at Target during my break yesterday, so I had about 45 minutes to knock around, catch up, and challenge myself to see how much I could buy in 45 minutes...I like that game...I win every time. Anyway, I was already pretty riled up (doesn't take much), and going on about it with my mom with all the appropriate foul language and dramatic hand gestures interspersed where necessary. (She's not a fan of this...she's a happy person...still not sure how she's my mom, but whatever). So there we were, and all of a sudden every screaming child within a 5 mile radius entered the store. I swear I was a magnet for every baby who was hungry, tired, or sitting in a crap filled diaper that needed to be changed. I nearly lost my mind. At one point a kid started crying in a very un-rhythmic, hysterical yelp that sent my anxiety through the roof. I cocked my head back and just shouted "For the love of God!!"....to which my mom simply replied, "well, looks like you're not ready for kids yet". Good call mom. And thank you to the mothers who decided to bring their children to Target yesterday....I will probably sleep alone for the next 4 weeks...
Well, I've got to cook some fish, clean dishes, and then figure out which spandex pants to wear tomorrow...decisions decisions...
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Death by wax...
What a day. I fell asleep later than I'd hoped last night and got to work not really remembering much of the drive. I've got the coffee mug to my face and the music blasting to keep me awake. Ever pull up next someone at a stoplight really really early in the morning and hear their bass thumping and wonder who the heck could be rocking out to Eminem before sunrise? Yup, its me. I little ridiculous, but getting up at 4:30 is ridiculous so I have to manage somehow...
Today was my last official "leg day" before the show. Again, I kept the rep range around 15, and just focused on the squeeze of every movement. Not gonna lie, I kind of miss lifting super-heavy on my legs...which is a statement I might take back the first time I return to squatting an obscene amount of weight for 8 reps and convinced that my pancreas might fall out, simply because that's how dramatic I am. I'm probably going to receive an email from someone all freaked out about their pancreas falling out while squatting. Sorry folks, won't happen...so keep lifting heavy...your more likely to throw up or pee yourself. Not exactly pleasant, but quicker clean up.
I had a great core workout today. Abs look decent. Lower abdominal muscles and obliques are out of control, and given my tendency to put on good muscle mass from the waist-down, I'm about 2 crunches and 5 squats away from shopping at Lane Bryant...
Workout:
Leg press 4 x 15
Walking lunges 3 x 25 yards
Leg extension 3 x 15
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 15
Lunge jumps 4 x 20
Reverse glute raise/flutter on ball 3 x 60
BOSU full sit-ups 3 x 15
Heel touch/pilates leg-lower 3 x 20 each
Bike ab on bench 3 x 30 seconds
Cardio 45 minutes
Tomorrow will be my last "heavy" workout of the week, with just 2 days of light circuit training on Thursday and Friday. My body is used to a certain routine so I need to keep it there as much as possible, without being sore near the show. Oh, and last day of sprints tomorrow...hallelujah. I'll get a few days break and won't know what to do with myself...eh, I have a few ideas...
Soooo....I went for my waxing appointment today. First time. Let's just put it this way, I'm pretty sure that just before you enter hell, you are waxed. My pain threshold is pretty high, but today was absurd. Halfway through I wanted to hit the poor woman in the face...first time I've wanted to hit a stranger. Ok, that's a lie, but you get the idea. After it was over she advised me to wear lose clothing for awhile...uhhh...lose pants? What are those? Clearly she had no clue who she was talking to. Spandex is my life...I'm fairly certain I came from my mom's womb doing push-ups in a pair of biker shorts...so this was not an option. I threw on my skin-tight pants and headed back to work...more eager to sit on an ice pack than yell at people. Needless to say, it was a long afternoon...
9:04 and I need to head to bed. Tomorrow is my last day of work for this week so its a packed day. Back and biceps on tap for tomorrow's workout, some sprints, and then gear up for the rest of my week. Lots to do...paint, pack, nail appointment, paint some more, question my sanity a few times, paint once again,...here we go...
Goodnight to all!!
Today was my last official "leg day" before the show. Again, I kept the rep range around 15, and just focused on the squeeze of every movement. Not gonna lie, I kind of miss lifting super-heavy on my legs...which is a statement I might take back the first time I return to squatting an obscene amount of weight for 8 reps and convinced that my pancreas might fall out, simply because that's how dramatic I am. I'm probably going to receive an email from someone all freaked out about their pancreas falling out while squatting. Sorry folks, won't happen...so keep lifting heavy...your more likely to throw up or pee yourself. Not exactly pleasant, but quicker clean up.
I had a great core workout today. Abs look decent. Lower abdominal muscles and obliques are out of control, and given my tendency to put on good muscle mass from the waist-down, I'm about 2 crunches and 5 squats away from shopping at Lane Bryant...
Workout:
Leg press 4 x 15
Walking lunges 3 x 25 yards
Leg extension 3 x 15
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 15
Lunge jumps 4 x 20
Reverse glute raise/flutter on ball 3 x 60
BOSU full sit-ups 3 x 15
Heel touch/pilates leg-lower 3 x 20 each
Bike ab on bench 3 x 30 seconds
Cardio 45 minutes
Tomorrow will be my last "heavy" workout of the week, with just 2 days of light circuit training on Thursday and Friday. My body is used to a certain routine so I need to keep it there as much as possible, without being sore near the show. Oh, and last day of sprints tomorrow...hallelujah. I'll get a few days break and won't know what to do with myself...eh, I have a few ideas...
Soooo....I went for my waxing appointment today. First time. Let's just put it this way, I'm pretty sure that just before you enter hell, you are waxed. My pain threshold is pretty high, but today was absurd. Halfway through I wanted to hit the poor woman in the face...first time I've wanted to hit a stranger. Ok, that's a lie, but you get the idea. After it was over she advised me to wear lose clothing for awhile...uhhh...lose pants? What are those? Clearly she had no clue who she was talking to. Spandex is my life...I'm fairly certain I came from my mom's womb doing push-ups in a pair of biker shorts...so this was not an option. I threw on my skin-tight pants and headed back to work...more eager to sit on an ice pack than yell at people. Needless to say, it was a long afternoon...
9:04 and I need to head to bed. Tomorrow is my last day of work for this week so its a packed day. Back and biceps on tap for tomorrow's workout, some sprints, and then gear up for the rest of my week. Lots to do...paint, pack, nail appointment, paint some more, question my sanity a few times, paint once again,...here we go...
Goodnight to all!!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
In the storm
Tuesday morning started at 3am...I woke up in a near freak-out when our house started shaking from a huge storm outside. Been awake ever since. Ridiculous. I don't have a child nor insomnia...there's no reason I should be awake at 3am. Needless to say, it was a long day.
Today was the first day in awhile that I was actually hungry. Cutting 75-100 calories makes a big difference toward the end of dieting when 4oz feels like 2 and you are literally counting the minutes until your next meal. My favorite meal of the day is my oatmeal. That mess tastes likes cake right now...add some egg whites and I'm a happy camper. I almost want to curse when the bowl is empty. Depending on the day, I do.
Workout today was legs and core. I kept the rep range around 15 for my leg exercises and avoided going to absolute failure...but I came close. My legs are pretty tired right now in general from the sprints, incline walking, and simply from being on my feet from 5:30 to 7:00 most days. Strength was down a little, not surprising, and my cardio afterward was a battle. Cardio is miserable to begin with...but after a leg workout it should be considered self-destructive-behavior.
Workout:
Squats 3 x 15
Walking lunges 3 x 25 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 15
Leg extensions 3 x 15
SLDL 3 x 15
Lunge jumps 3 x 20
Decline weighted sit-ups 3 x 20
Full sit-ups on BOSU 3 x 15
Leg raises 3 x 15
Cardio 45 minutes
Watching baseball and about to hit the sac. I need to wash my hair, but a shower is way too much effort at this point. I normally just put my head under the faucet like a 5 year old...I do what I can.
Tomorrow is bicep/tricep/sprints....whew, I swear it feels like I was just on that dern treadmill. I am tired and moody...shocker. A little Tosh.O and then bed...another day down...one more on its way...
Today was the first day in awhile that I was actually hungry. Cutting 75-100 calories makes a big difference toward the end of dieting when 4oz feels like 2 and you are literally counting the minutes until your next meal. My favorite meal of the day is my oatmeal. That mess tastes likes cake right now...add some egg whites and I'm a happy camper. I almost want to curse when the bowl is empty. Depending on the day, I do.
Workout today was legs and core. I kept the rep range around 15 for my leg exercises and avoided going to absolute failure...but I came close. My legs are pretty tired right now in general from the sprints, incline walking, and simply from being on my feet from 5:30 to 7:00 most days. Strength was down a little, not surprising, and my cardio afterward was a battle. Cardio is miserable to begin with...but after a leg workout it should be considered self-destructive-behavior.
Workout:
Squats 3 x 15
Walking lunges 3 x 25 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 15
Leg extensions 3 x 15
SLDL 3 x 15
Lunge jumps 3 x 20
Decline weighted sit-ups 3 x 20
Full sit-ups on BOSU 3 x 15
Leg raises 3 x 15
Cardio 45 minutes
Watching baseball and about to hit the sac. I need to wash my hair, but a shower is way too much effort at this point. I normally just put my head under the faucet like a 5 year old...I do what I can.
Tomorrow is bicep/tricep/sprints....whew, I swear it feels like I was just on that dern treadmill. I am tired and moody...shocker. A little Tosh.O and then bed...another day down...one more on its way...
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
God laughs too
Ever have one of those days where it was like the universe was hitting you in the face every hour on the hour? Not sure what my horoscope was for the day but I'm sure it had something to do with staying in bed, drinking beer at 10am, and drowning myself in a sea of m&m's. Not so much? I'll just have to write my own... So if I don't show up at work tomorrow and leave a message slurring my words, don't send a search party...I've got everything under control...
Seriously though, these days are running together and I feel like my down time is shrinking by the minute. My mom was begging me on the phone tonight to take some time off after this show. Typical mom. I honestly thought she might cry on the phone...don't feel bad, she cries at everything...and we love her for it. She's the peace-maker of the family, happy (borderline "bubbly"), and doesn't appreciate sarcastic humor....I know what you're thinking and yes, there is a possibility I was adopted. How I came from that, I have no clue. God has a sense of humor...oh the irony...
Anyway, getting through today was a challenge in itself. I knew my workout would feel long and draining, so I really tried to just focus on one set/rep at a time so that I wouldn't mentally go nuts. I kept the reps around 15 for most of the leg exercises and found that because of the increased sprint work, I actually had to drop the weight from a couple weeks ago to maintain form and complete the set. Humbling. Honestly, if I'm gonna feel like I'm gonna die, I'd rather it be pressing 425 pounds for 10 reps than 320 pounds for 15 reps...meathead mentality, I know. Needless to say, I survived.
Workout:
Walking lunges 3 x 30 yards
Leg press 3 x 15
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 12
Leg extensions 3 x 15
Glute raise on ball 3 x 20
Reverse crunch 3 x 20
Sit-ups on ball, arms back 3 x 15
Oblique crunches on decline 3 x 20
Treadmill 45 minutes
It's 7:45 and I am about to get in bed here in 20 minutes or so. Staying up late is simply not an option for the next couple of weeks...I can hardly function.
Calling tomorrow to make nail and waxing appointments. I would try to do it myself, but with my luck I'd rip off a body part. Speaking of, I would hate that woman's job...dear Lord, let's not go there...that's HER job...haha..pretty punny. Ok, I'm officially exhausted because I'm making stupid jokes and literally laughing out loud at myself....ridiculous...
Hump day here I come...
Seriously though, these days are running together and I feel like my down time is shrinking by the minute. My mom was begging me on the phone tonight to take some time off after this show. Typical mom. I honestly thought she might cry on the phone...don't feel bad, she cries at everything...and we love her for it. She's the peace-maker of the family, happy (borderline "bubbly"), and doesn't appreciate sarcastic humor....I know what you're thinking and yes, there is a possibility I was adopted. How I came from that, I have no clue. God has a sense of humor...oh the irony...
Anyway, getting through today was a challenge in itself. I knew my workout would feel long and draining, so I really tried to just focus on one set/rep at a time so that I wouldn't mentally go nuts. I kept the reps around 15 for most of the leg exercises and found that because of the increased sprint work, I actually had to drop the weight from a couple weeks ago to maintain form and complete the set. Humbling. Honestly, if I'm gonna feel like I'm gonna die, I'd rather it be pressing 425 pounds for 10 reps than 320 pounds for 15 reps...meathead mentality, I know. Needless to say, I survived.
Workout:
Walking lunges 3 x 30 yards
Leg press 3 x 15
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 12
Leg extensions 3 x 15
Glute raise on ball 3 x 20
Reverse crunch 3 x 20
Sit-ups on ball, arms back 3 x 15
Oblique crunches on decline 3 x 20
Treadmill 45 minutes
It's 7:45 and I am about to get in bed here in 20 minutes or so. Staying up late is simply not an option for the next couple of weeks...I can hardly function.
Calling tomorrow to make nail and waxing appointments. I would try to do it myself, but with my luck I'd rip off a body part. Speaking of, I would hate that woman's job...dear Lord, let's not go there...that's HER job...haha..pretty punny. Ok, I'm officially exhausted because I'm making stupid jokes and literally laughing out loud at myself....ridiculous...
Hump day here I come...
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Make it rain...
Stripper shoes came in today. Yeeeaahh...There's nothing like clear plastic strapped to 4 1/2 inch heels to make you feel like a million bucks....and a hooker. So I started working on my poses today after my workout. I forgot how exhausting it is...and to do it in sweaty spandex and pale skin was just awesome, let me tell ya. I felt huge...one good flex and I might poke my eye out.
I definitely had some anxiety going into today's workout. Yes, it was leg day....but not a typical-Meredith-near-death-experience leg day. Because my legs are pretty darn big, I need to back off a bit on the 'ol tree trunks. So, I kept reps a little higher and kept my total volume down, and decreased rest time between sets. Being the all-or-nothing person I am, I really had a hard time not going all out. I felt like a pansy because I wasn't about to die. I'm ridiculous, I know. I honestly had to continue to remind myself that at this point, this is necessary to achieve the look I want/need to do well. Needless to say, I was frustrated. Telling me to back off in the gym is like telling me Santa isn't real....I get it, I hate you for it, but I get it...
Workout:
Walking lunges 3 x 30 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 15
Leg extensions 3 x 15-20
Squat jumps (15x)/ss glute raise on ball (15x) 3x
Weighted sit-ups on ball 3 x 12
Reverse crunch 3 x 15.
Oblique crunches on decline 3 x 20
Treadmill 45 minutes
My suit is officially being made! I went with the purple...well, actually "eggplant"...eh, whatever. On sale for $200 and less material than any lingerie I own...I better get my money's worth. I might break that thing out at the pool this summer...I'll be the only woman in Mebane who'll like a be-jeweled prostitute laying out by the pool...oh wait, no I won't....and this is why I love Mebane.
Alright folks...time for bed...ready for Wednesday...
I definitely had some anxiety going into today's workout. Yes, it was leg day....but not a typical-Meredith-near-death-experience leg day. Because my legs are pretty darn big, I need to back off a bit on the 'ol tree trunks. So, I kept reps a little higher and kept my total volume down, and decreased rest time between sets. Being the all-or-nothing person I am, I really had a hard time not going all out. I felt like a pansy because I wasn't about to die. I'm ridiculous, I know. I honestly had to continue to remind myself that at this point, this is necessary to achieve the look I want/need to do well. Needless to say, I was frustrated. Telling me to back off in the gym is like telling me Santa isn't real....I get it, I hate you for it, but I get it...
Workout:
Walking lunges 3 x 30 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 15
Leg extensions 3 x 15-20
Squat jumps (15x)/ss glute raise on ball (15x) 3x
Weighted sit-ups on ball 3 x 12
Reverse crunch 3 x 15.
Oblique crunches on decline 3 x 20
Treadmill 45 minutes
My suit is officially being made! I went with the purple...well, actually "eggplant"...eh, whatever. On sale for $200 and less material than any lingerie I own...I better get my money's worth. I might break that thing out at the pool this summer...I'll be the only woman in Mebane who'll like a be-jeweled prostitute laying out by the pool...oh wait, no I won't....and this is why I love Mebane.
Alright folks...time for bed...ready for Wednesday...
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Sweat and tears
Not quite sure if I ever really woke up today. I know its a bad sign when I am yawning by 8am...long day to say the least. I am tired more and more often now....combination of tough workouts, low carbs, caloric deficit, not enough sleep, and constantly working with people all day. I need to recharge my batteries this weekend...I might hibernate...with a bottle of Jack just in case Armageddon happens. No plans for being sober for that event.
Had a great day with clients....I absolutely love it when someone "gets it". The mind-muscle connection happens, and it makes my day more than you could imagine. Some people will workout for YEARS and not get that...just going through the motions...totally missing out. Oh, and then I had the client who is so positive, upbeat, and a little too happy if you know what I mean....well, I know he's had a great workout when he's on the floor cursing at me and telling me how bad his next set is going to suck. Haha...that one made me laugh today. I think I brought out his demons. He survived....and is now a better man for it.
Workout today was brutal. You guessed it, leg day. I swear it feels like my legs have gotten bigger. I struggled through the entire workout because my energy level was basically a 2.
Workout:
Squats 4 x 12-15
Walking lunges 4 x 25 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 12-15
Leg extensions 4 x 12
Lunge jumps 3 x 24
An hour later I was crawling to the shower. Thankfully, I had time to take a nap today...that's about the only thing that saved me. I laid down in the PT room, turned on the heater, and was out like a baby. It was absolutely wonderful. I am looking forward to tomorrow....mentally, I was just not in a good place today. Tomorrow HAS to be better. Period.
Had a great day with clients....I absolutely love it when someone "gets it". The mind-muscle connection happens, and it makes my day more than you could imagine. Some people will workout for YEARS and not get that...just going through the motions...totally missing out. Oh, and then I had the client who is so positive, upbeat, and a little too happy if you know what I mean....well, I know he's had a great workout when he's on the floor cursing at me and telling me how bad his next set is going to suck. Haha...that one made me laugh today. I think I brought out his demons. He survived....and is now a better man for it.
Workout today was brutal. You guessed it, leg day. I swear it feels like my legs have gotten bigger. I struggled through the entire workout because my energy level was basically a 2.
Workout:
Squats 4 x 12-15
Walking lunges 4 x 25 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 12-15
Leg extensions 4 x 12
Lunge jumps 3 x 24
An hour later I was crawling to the shower. Thankfully, I had time to take a nap today...that's about the only thing that saved me. I laid down in the PT room, turned on the heater, and was out like a baby. It was absolutely wonderful. I am looking forward to tomorrow....mentally, I was just not in a good place today. Tomorrow HAS to be better. Period.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
8 Minutes Under Fire
Not your typical Tuesday. I rolled over at about 10:00 last night to find a text from Brian that we were not going to open until 10 due to weather conditions. My body needed the extra rest. I was practically in a coma until 7 am. I was able to leisurely enjoy my breakfast and coffee, catch up with my mom on the phone, and check a few emails. Even though I don't necessarily consider myself a morning person, I do love the mornings. When I think of morning people, I think of my mom. In high school she would wake me up by singing "Good morning to you, good morning to you..." It was the only time I contemplated cursing at my own mother. So wrong. And now look at me, I'm getting up at 4:30 and interacting with the world by 6. Oh the irony.
Had a teachable and learning moment for myself this morning. One of the athletes was running sprints on the treadmill and I watched as they jumped off 3 seconds early a few times in a row. Naturally, I called them out on it. First of all, every client/athlete should know that I have eyes on the back of my head and I am always watching. Period. Secondly, it really drives me nuts when athletes sell themselves short. They want to be the best and yet only want to give 90%?!?!...BS. You must train and practice as hard as you play. Everyday is game day. When they got off the treadmill and apologized to me for cheating, I explained that it wasn't about me watching or not watching....its about going hard even when you're the only one in the room. Because the truth is sometimes no one else is there to say "great job" or pat you on the back. And if you do it for anyone but yourself or the desire to be better than you were yesterday, you'll always be disappointed. Raise the bar, demand more of yourself, and then bask in the SELF-satisfaction of knowing you did your best to become the best you're capable of becoming.
I hope it helped the athlete gain a little more perspective on training and giving 100 percent, but it was also a reminder to me as well. A wake up call to the importance of every aspect of my contest prep....getting enough sleep, measuring all my food, working hard on posing, etc.... It all works together.
Leg day! It was truly a great workout. Sure, I felt dizzy and couldn't really feel my quads by the end, but I was ok with that. My total squat volume went up by 30 pounds, so I was happy with that. But then I knew leg press just might kill me. It almost did...my left leg started quivering like it had turrets. As soon as I completed a set I had to get the heck out of the machine and walk around before I cramped up. Overall, awesome leg day.
Workout:
Squats 4 x 10-12
Leg press 3 x 10 each leg
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 10-12
Hamstring curls on slideboard 4 x 15
Leg extensions 3 x 15
It blows my mind that that particular workout took me an hour and 10 minutes and yet my total time under tension (just the time when I was physically lifting the weights) was only about 8 minutes. 8 minutes...thats it. Crazy.
Alright, thats it for now. On to my afternoon and then home for an early bedtime.....can't wait.
Had a teachable and learning moment for myself this morning. One of the athletes was running sprints on the treadmill and I watched as they jumped off 3 seconds early a few times in a row. Naturally, I called them out on it. First of all, every client/athlete should know that I have eyes on the back of my head and I am always watching. Period. Secondly, it really drives me nuts when athletes sell themselves short. They want to be the best and yet only want to give 90%?!?!...BS. You must train and practice as hard as you play. Everyday is game day. When they got off the treadmill and apologized to me for cheating, I explained that it wasn't about me watching or not watching....its about going hard even when you're the only one in the room. Because the truth is sometimes no one else is there to say "great job" or pat you on the back. And if you do it for anyone but yourself or the desire to be better than you were yesterday, you'll always be disappointed. Raise the bar, demand more of yourself, and then bask in the SELF-satisfaction of knowing you did your best to become the best you're capable of becoming.
I hope it helped the athlete gain a little more perspective on training and giving 100 percent, but it was also a reminder to me as well. A wake up call to the importance of every aspect of my contest prep....getting enough sleep, measuring all my food, working hard on posing, etc.... It all works together.
Leg day! It was truly a great workout. Sure, I felt dizzy and couldn't really feel my quads by the end, but I was ok with that. My total squat volume went up by 30 pounds, so I was happy with that. But then I knew leg press just might kill me. It almost did...my left leg started quivering like it had turrets. As soon as I completed a set I had to get the heck out of the machine and walk around before I cramped up. Overall, awesome leg day.
Workout:
Squats 4 x 10-12
Leg press 3 x 10 each leg
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 10-12
Hamstring curls on slideboard 4 x 15
Leg extensions 3 x 15
It blows my mind that that particular workout took me an hour and 10 minutes and yet my total time under tension (just the time when I was physically lifting the weights) was only about 8 minutes. 8 minutes...thats it. Crazy.
Alright, thats it for now. On to my afternoon and then home for an early bedtime.....can't wait.
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