O-K. I went to workout!!!! I've switched things up a bit - and actually referred to some toning mauals to help me come up with an exercise program to ... well, tone.
First thing to mention - NO NO2 today and I could tell a difference in my workout. That "perpetual pump" that NO2 claims is sooooo true! I was not on my best game today, my muscels were fatigued and giving out very soon in the workout. Also - I started this workout with the weight training session and finished with the cardio - not my preferance but i've been told that if you don't want to lose weight but gain muscle you have to do the weights with full potential...not after you're worn out.
Here's the flow:
11 - Took my Multi-Vitamins
1215 - Went to Gym
Squats - 4 sets 12 w/ 30lb
Lunges - 4 sets (12/7/12/10) w/ 25lb
Calf Raises - 4 sets 10 w/ 35 lb
10 minutes on the eliptical with a good pace
10 minutes of stretching
Now mind you that the weight protion of this exercise routine has me using weight that on the FIRST SET by the LAST REP I am not able to complete the move with good form.
Anyway - I feel fine now....it's hard to walk, but I feel pretty good in general. I don't know if I've got the will power to torture myself like this everyday - HAHA - we'll see.
Later!
~Crystal
Monday, February 2, 2009
Up and Going
It starts! Josiah and I both are now on a semi-strict regimine to get into shape. New Year, New Month, New....me?! I hope so! We took pictures last night so we can visually track our process, and whew - talk about motivation from the get-go!
So here's the scoop - I haven't worked out (persay) since my last post BUT I got a bike on Saturday and rode a few miles over the weekend, which TOTALLY counts as working out. I LOVE this new bike, and hopefully it will be a way for me to execise at home without "exercising".
I also brought my workout clothes today so I hope I'll make it to the gym. But I really want to stretch today though - so i'm thinking about 15 minutes of cardio, 10 of weights, and a nice looonnnnnnggggg stretch session to kick me into gear...and help my aching back.
I'll keep you posted! Adios!
PS: Stretching is just as good for your muscles as exercising them because it realeases waste and acids that drag you down - just remember to hydrate!
So here's the scoop - I haven't worked out (persay) since my last post BUT I got a bike on Saturday and rode a few miles over the weekend, which TOTALLY counts as working out. I LOVE this new bike, and hopefully it will be a way for me to execise at home without "exercising".
I also brought my workout clothes today so I hope I'll make it to the gym. But I really want to stretch today though - so i'm thinking about 15 minutes of cardio, 10 of weights, and a nice looonnnnnnggggg stretch session to kick me into gear...and help my aching back.
I'll keep you posted! Adios!
PS: Stretching is just as good for your muscles as exercising them because it realeases waste and acids that drag you down - just remember to hydrate!
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