Today was a rough start for me.
I simply did not feel mentally and physically ready for today...but who honestly is on a Monday, right? The weekend was good, just busy. I taught hip-hop on Saturday, which was fun and one heck of a workout. I was drenched in sweat by the end and my feet were worn out. I stayed and kept dancing for about 30 more minutes simply because at the start of the new year I'll be teaching 2 classes back to back and just need to get used to it. Believe me, I was ready to sleep or cry or both after that. I needed some rest.
I took Sunday completely off from working out and allowed myself a couple of hours just to sit in the recliner and watch trashy TV for a couple of hours. My guilty pleasure is Real Housewives and now Baseball Wives. Ha....their reality is a joke....but it keeps me entertained. Why they didn't contact me for baseball wives is a mystery. Umm....riiiiiight. Anyway, I was in bed before 9 last night.
Today started with a bang and I was sweating by 6:30am. Story of my life. I had a great morning with clients....even when I had to give my "Ladies-you're-not-going-to-get-huge-by-lifting-a-10-pound-dumbbell!" speech. Ugh. It blows my mind how many women believe that lie, and its probably the most common misconception I have to deal with when it comes to women and fitness. Its like no matter how much scientific evidence I provide and explain, some women think they are somehow the exception to the rule. Yeah,...you're not. Unless you're on roids...so start lifting. Sometimes I just want to shake some sense into them...
My workout today was great. Hard, but great. I had chest/triceps and finished with sprints. For the record, I absolutely love chest flys...whether dumbbell or cable. I feel like my chest will rip open and I love it. I am a sick human being. I get it. Weights were heavy and I was pleased with the day. Tomorrow's workout will be short and a little hectic, but I'll get it in one way or another.
Nothing else too exciting to elaborate on right now. I need to get in bed asap and get ready for Tuesday...night folks!
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
It was only just a dreeaaammm!!
Dear Lord, did anyone else come down off an extreme Easter-induced-sugar-high that left you wanting to bang your head against the wall by 7am? Just me? Awesome...
It was a rough start to the day. I didn't get enough sleep last night...as I unfortunately got hooked on an episode of the Real Housewives of Orange County. Yes, I watch that crap. You're never smarter after watching that show...only keenly aware of just how small your breasts are. Thank you ladies, because I needed to be reminded that C is the new B, D is the new C, and A cups are for an 8 year old with a dream. Your twins are huge, we get it...
SO anyway, after little sleep, and indulging in some Easter candy this weekend, today was a loonnngg day. I was pretty pumped about changing my lifting routine though. Today I did back, biceps, and shoulders...very heavy, for reps of 6-8. I want to try to hit almost every muscle group twice a week, one heavy/power day, and one lighter day....by lighter I mean reps of 12ish. However, I will still only have 1 day of leg training since I am still sprinting. I loved lifting heavy today, and 6 reps is great for my ADD...by rep 6 I am bored and ready to move on. Ha. So it worked out great. Oh, and I was also able to go harder on my sprints today. My left leg is still hurting a little, but not nearly as bad as last week. Onward I roll...
Workout:
Wide grip pull-up 4 x 6
Seated cable row 4 x 6-8
Single arm lat pull-down 4 x 6 each
Seated BB shoulder press 4 x 6
Bent arm lateral raises 4 x 6-8
Standing EZ bar curls 4 x 6-8
Alternating DB curls 4 x 6 each
Sprints
Awesome workout, very spent by the end. Tomorrow will be legs and core...can't wait.
Getting back in gear this past week was tough....there's always sort of a "let down" after a big event...tired, mentally and physically, and just this sense of "ok, now what?" By Friday of last week I was ready for some rest and refocus. This week will be better.
Not much to elaborate on today...its late and I need to get in bed asap. If I have another morning like this morning I might have even less sympathy in the gym than I already do....very sobering thought for a lot of people...
Night!
It was a rough start to the day. I didn't get enough sleep last night...as I unfortunately got hooked on an episode of the Real Housewives of Orange County. Yes, I watch that crap. You're never smarter after watching that show...only keenly aware of just how small your breasts are. Thank you ladies, because I needed to be reminded that C is the new B, D is the new C, and A cups are for an 8 year old with a dream. Your twins are huge, we get it...
SO anyway, after little sleep, and indulging in some Easter candy this weekend, today was a loonnngg day. I was pretty pumped about changing my lifting routine though. Today I did back, biceps, and shoulders...very heavy, for reps of 6-8. I want to try to hit almost every muscle group twice a week, one heavy/power day, and one lighter day....by lighter I mean reps of 12ish. However, I will still only have 1 day of leg training since I am still sprinting. I loved lifting heavy today, and 6 reps is great for my ADD...by rep 6 I am bored and ready to move on. Ha. So it worked out great. Oh, and I was also able to go harder on my sprints today. My left leg is still hurting a little, but not nearly as bad as last week. Onward I roll...
Workout:
Wide grip pull-up 4 x 6
Seated cable row 4 x 6-8
Single arm lat pull-down 4 x 6 each
Seated BB shoulder press 4 x 6
Bent arm lateral raises 4 x 6-8
Standing EZ bar curls 4 x 6-8
Alternating DB curls 4 x 6 each
Sprints
Awesome workout, very spent by the end. Tomorrow will be legs and core...can't wait.
Getting back in gear this past week was tough....there's always sort of a "let down" after a big event...tired, mentally and physically, and just this sense of "ok, now what?" By Friday of last week I was ready for some rest and refocus. This week will be better.
Not much to elaborate on today...its late and I need to get in bed asap. If I have another morning like this morning I might have even less sympathy in the gym than I already do....very sobering thought for a lot of people...
Night!
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