Tuesday workout

[Guest guest]

Sorry about the rough workout .

Thanks Darcy. Listening to your body is the best thing you can do.

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Sorry about the rough workout . It sounds like you have " learned " somethign though from it!I still haven't worked out. My back seems to now be at a standstill. I think I am going to skip another day. I am just so afraid of it getting worse... I will workout FOR sure on Friday then it will be one week off. We'll see how it goes, I guess. I suppose I could do a " light " workout too, but I tend to get as aggressive as I can with those, and I'll be back at square one..LOL..

I'm rambling. Hope the rest of your day goes better!!!Darcy

Hi,

I got up early again this morning to get my workout done, had things to do yet again today. My body is reminding me that its just not ready for any workouts early in the morning. I usually give myself a good hour to 2 hours before I start, but yesterday morning and this morning I gave myself not even 45 minutes. Needless to say the workout did not go well. To top it off I started the workout with a tremendous headache. Anyone that's had a headache while trying to workout knows how rough that can be. At any rate, believe it or not, I got it done. I did Low Impact Circuit Upper Body and repeated all the exercises twice except for the pushups. Here's the breakdown:

Lateral Raise DB 7 lb/ 5 lb Overhead Press BB- 25lb/ 20 lb External Rotations- Band

REPEAT Biceps Curls BB- 25 lb/ 20 lb (no band) Crazy 8s BB- 25 lb/ 20 lb

REPEAT

Straddle Pushups- toes (no repeat) Headbangers BB 20lb Kickbacks DB- 7lb REPEAT

Staggered Pushups R/L Staggered Uneven Pushups

Lat Pulldown Band - Band Scapular Retractions Band - Band Standing Rows Band (second round I used my 20 lb DB. I just don't get much out of the band with rows.

REPEAT

I came really close to quitting around the first 10 minutes, but decided to suck it up and just do it.

My head isn't hurting as much now, but I really need to listen to my body because it was telling me " NO WORKOUT " So from this point if I know I need to get my workout done and I can't give myself that 1-2 hours I need to get my body prepared then I'll just try and do it in the evening and if it doesn't happen then I won't die if I skip one day. It sure beats pushing myself and probably only getting 50% of what my body can do. I'm just short changing myself. For some reason doing the leg work yesterday morning wasn't all that bad. Anyway, its done and I'm glad.

I hope you all have better workouts then I did this morning.

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Good workout, . I should probably do this one

in my rotation sometime soon.

Donna

--- fitgrl222@... wrote:

> Hi,

> Well, I FINALLY got my workout in (man, I hate

> waiting this late to do it)

> I did High Step Challenge. The circuits really seem

> to drag. The workout

> seemed like it took forever to do and I didn't even

> do the abs at the end. This

> isn't one I'll pull out too often.

>

> Anyway, here's the breakdown.

>

>

> Circuit 1

> Cardio 1 (w/step)

> Leg Press Band

> Tricep PushUps on step

> Leg Press with Overhead Press DB 3 lb

> Dips

> Side Pushups

>

> Circuit 2

> Cardio 2 (no step)

> Squats BB 30 lb

> Dead Lift BB 30 lb

> Barbell Rows BB 40 lb

> Back Rows Band

> Pushups

>

> Circuit 3

> Cardio 3 (w/step)

> Leg Press Band

> Hammer Punch Lunges

> Barbell Curls 25 lb

> One Arm Overhead Press Band

>

> Circuit 4

> Cardio 4 (no step)

> Plie Squats DB 15 lb

> Side Delt Raise DB 7 lb

> External Rotation Band

> T-Back Squeeze Band

> Isolation Fly DB 7 lb

>

> Circuit 5

> Cardio 5 (no step)

> Calf Raises

> Decline Pushups/Planks

> Upright Row/Overhead Press DB 10 lb

> Rear Delt Fly Band

> Hover Squats DB 12 lb

>

> Gee, I'm glad that's over.

> Have a nice evening.

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Ouch! Sounds like you worked it hard. I recommend a nice stretch routine and a

hot bath.

Tonya

Re: Tuesday workout

Hi,

I got up this morning with some major DOMS. You know the kind that you're

not sure you want? I started feeling it in my biceps and just a little bit in

my back last night before bed. I knew feeling it that soon it was going to be a

doozy, but I got a surprise when I woke up this morning. My biceps were a

little bit sore, but my back (entire back) was so sore I could hardly turn my

head. It didn't hurt in my neck to turn my head, it was in my back. To lift my

coffee cup hurt, to breath in hurt. Yeah, I have it bad to say the least.

I knew I had a hard cardio routine to do this morning and I knew it would be

tough and it was.

I did Hardcore Extreme Hi/Lo Interval. I skipped the Kick Max blast challenge

at the end. I never do that part anyway and more power to anyone else who does.

I get all that I need and then some by that 10th blast from Imax 3. Plus, my

back ached the entire workout and for some reason it was making me get out of

breath much more easily. I remember being really sore once before and trying to

do a tough cardio, it just doesn't seem to work that well, but I got through it

and did better than I thought. I didn't have to modify anywhere, but I knew I

was skipping the KM blast challenge so I wanted to give it my all.

I burned 541 calories so I think I done enough lol

Here's the breakdown

Low max Warm Up

Low max Step Combo #1(this includes the blast too)

Imax Interval 2(includes blast)

Imax Interval 3(this includes the blast too)

Low max Step Combo #3(includes blast)

Imax Interval 6(this includes blast)

Imax Interval 7(this includes blast)

Low max Step Combo #4 (this includes blast)

Imax Interval 10(this includes blast)

I'm not sure how anyone has the energy to do the blast challenge at the end. My

hats off to anyone who does, that's for sure.

I thought maybe I would work some of the soreness out with the arm movements,

but no such luck. My back is so stiff and tight feeling and the soreness is

more than words can describe. What's so weird is that I was getting the most

burn out of the biceps. I didn't even feel like I got that much back work except

for those pullovers. The day isn't over yet so my biceps might start really

talking to me later.

I'll stop crying now and go see if I can move. )

Have a great day!!

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[Guest guest]

Yeah, that sounds insanely tough!You rock !!!Darcy

Hi,

This morning the rotation called for Imax 2 but skipping every other step segment. My back is really sore this morning so the workout was really tough. I did manage to burn 415 calories.

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fitgrl222@... wrote:

> My back is really sore this morning so the workout was

> really tough.

oh-oh! i dont like to hear about a sore back i hope that

you are ok michelle.

i walked the dog this morning... the usual 60 mins, 300 cal burn.

ho-hum! im still trying to figure out when to do my video

workouts...argh!

last week had 4 walking workouts, but only 1 video workout. i

sure do hope that i can do better this week.

:*carolyn.

[Guest guest]

You're too hard on yourself Carolyn. Your walks sound like they are fitting the bill nicely right now!! Chin up, you are doing MUCH more than most!DarcyOn Tue, May 20, 2008 at 11:48 AM, Festival City Concrete/ & Carolyn Visser wrote:

fitgrl222@... wrote:

> My back is really sore this morning so the workout was

> really tough.

oh-oh! i dont like to hear about a sore back i hope that

you are ok michelle.

i walked the dog this morning... the usual 60 mins, 300 cal burn.

ho-hum! im still trying to figure out when to do my video

workouts...argh!

last week had 4 walking workouts, but only 1 video workout. i

sure do hope that i can do better this week.

:*carolyn.

[Guest guest]

Have you tried eating a carbohydrate-rich meal before bed? That should give you some energy in the morning..

The problem is that I don't eat anything in the evenings. I vowed after dinner the kitchen was off limits and I've kept my word on that for many years now. I wonder if there is something I could drink?

I do think you're right about the breakfast working for me later in the day. I do seem to have the most energy around noon time.

Thanks for all your knowledge and input Darcy.

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Hmm... Have you tried eating a carbohydrate-rich meal before bed? That should give you some energy in the morning.. I BELIEVE your breakfast that you are eating will affect how you feel in the afternoon, the night before's meal may affect how you feel in the morning.. . Tonya, I'm sure you can elaborate more??

Darcy

Thanks for the input Darcy, but I didn't feel nauseous at all. My legs just felt really fatigued and I was really winded. I felt pretty good until about mid way through the workout.

I had All Bran with skim milk along with some blueberries and bananas for breakfast. I think I got in like 60+ carbs this morning. I worked out about an hour and a half later.

I wish there was something I could do to be able to get through early morning cardio workouts. I guess my body just isn't ready for it at that time even though my head is lol

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Hi ,

How early do you eat dinner? Maybe eating a small snack later in the evening (or drinking something....) might help? I usually eat late and I wonder if that has anything to do with it?

Take care,Donna

Subject: Re: Tuesday workoutTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 5:37 PM

In a message dated 5/27/2008 4:44:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, exercise.junkie@ gmail.com writes:

Have you tried eating a carbohydrate- rich meal before bed? That should give you some energy in the morning..

The problem is that I don't eat anything in the evenings. I vowed after dinner the kitchen was off limits and I've kept my word on that for many years now. I wonder if there is something I could drink?

I do think you're right about the breakfast working for me later in the day. I do seem to have the most energy around noon time.

Thanks for all your knowledge and input Darcy.

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if you're working out in the morning -even after you eat breakfast (the breakfast probably just gets you out of "fasting" mode and probably doesn't fill you up with enough energy to also workout - this is all guessing,

That was exactly my thinking also. There just enough time for the breakfast to break down and give me the fuel I need.

I really hate to start eating again in the evening. I've gotten away from it for so long.

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Most nights are okay but I want them all to be good!!

Yeah, I just can't bring myself to eat after dinner. I did it for so long and it was the hardest habit to break. Once I did it, I was so proud of myself and no more weight gain. So now I either have some energy for cardio and fall back to that old habit, which for me would end up taking me back to the bad foods because I don't think I could eat just a little healthy snack. I'd be afraid I'd fall back to my old ways and I don't want that.

So, I either find some kind of low cal drink or I suffer through those rough cardio workouts. It's as if I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't.

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Hi~

I don't want to break your "good" habit of not snacking after dinner, but 4 p.m. is early and that is a long way to go (over 12 hours of "fasting") if you're working out in the morning -even after you eat breakfast (the breakfast probably just gets you out of "fasting" mode and probably doesn't fill you up with enough energy to also workout - this is all guessing, I"m certainly no nutrition expert! ). Do you have a snack during the day? Maybe you can swap that snack out for - maybe a 7 p.m. snack to help replenish you for your morning workouts? I know you have great determination and will power, so I'm sure you'll be able to stick to one healthy snack and not have it be a trigger to an all-night eating binge!

Take care!

Donna

Subject: Re: Tuesday workoutTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 6:07 PM

In a message dated 5/27/2008 5:48:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, donna112520@ yahoo.com writes:

How early do you eat dinner?

We eat around 4 pm. I usually have a can of diet A & W and a calcium chew in the evening. I know that's not much, but that's pretty much my routine and has been forever now. I gained a bunch of weight several years ago from eating at night and I just can't bring myself to eat one bite of anything after dinner except for my usual. If there was something I could drink, I'd do that.

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You're such an inspiration . Night-time eating is my worst too. I need to do the same thing you do. Most nights are okay but I want them all to be good!! LOL..Darcy

if you're working out in the morning -even after you eat breakfast (the breakfast probably just gets you out of " fasting " mode and probably doesn't fill you up with enough energy to also workout - this is all guessing,

That was exactly my thinking also. There just enough time for the breakfast to break down and give me the fuel I need.

I really hate to start eating again in the evening. I've gotten away from it for so long.

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Great job ! I completely overslept for my workout..grr. I didn't wake up until 6:00. Well, her it is 6:30 and everyone is still sleeping. I probably could have got it in afterall! :(Darcy

Hi,

This morning I woke up a little bit sore in most of my upper body, but not as sore as I thought I'd be, but that may change as the day progresses.

I didn't want to get up at 5 am to do a workout since I was so wiped out yesterday from PUB, but Tuesday is a busy day for me so I needed to get it done.

I did Pyramid Lower Body. For this workout I always use dumb bells for the leg presses and lunges. I switch to my bar bell on the squats and dead lifts.

Leg presses- DB 10/15/20/15/10

Static lunges-DB 10/15/20/15/10

Squats/Plie squats-BB 30/35/40/35/30

Dead lifts-BB 30/35/40/35/30

calve raises- (we were supposed to do these twice through but I was lucky to even do the workout today lol)

stability ball floor work- Those froggy things absolutely kill me. Why does she do them so many times? I think she does them like 5 sets and they are the ones that hurt the most.

I almost didn't get up to do my workout, but I knew once I did I'd be glad and I am.

I'm doing a nice easy yoga this evening.

Have a great day!!

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Great workout, . I hate the froggy things too. I start out with my butt in the air, and last all of 3 or 4 reps. But I still feel them just lying on the ground (begging for mercy, I might add).

I haven't been checking in, but I'm reading about everyone's workouts. Yesterday I walked outside for a half hour with dh, before it got too hot and humid (horrid weather, but cooler today), and then another 20 mins on the tmill before supper. Today I have Cathe's High Step circuit scheduled - always a good calorie burner for me.

stability ball floor work- Those froggy things absolutely kill me. Why does she do them so many times? I think she does them like 5 sets and they are the ones that hurt the most.

I almost didn't get up to do my workout, but I knew once I did I'd be glad and I am.

I'm doing a nice easy yoga this evening.

Have a great day!!

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Hi,

This morning was Pure Strength Strong Legs & abs. I didn't do the abs from this workout. I did 4DS LIS abs. I also did the calves from that workout.

Lunges-front & back -- warm up set-10 lb. Set 2- 15 lb.

Barbell static lunges- 35 lb. (2 sets)

Alternating plie squats- 40 lb. (1 set)

plie squats- 40 lb. bar bell (1 set)

step ups- 15 lb. (2 sets)

squats- 35 lb. (1 set)

sit and stand - 35 lb. (1 set)

quarter dead lift- 40 LB (1 set)

calves- ( 3 sets)

4DS LIS

calves & abs

I was supposed to do 4DS abs yesterday, but I didn't even do yoga. I didn't feel so hot for some reason. Yesterday was our first day of DH's shift change and it was very different. It seemed like we were doing everything opposite of what we usually do. I think I was just feeling a lot of anxiety and it just make me feel crappy.

Today's a new day and it will be better today.

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is the motivation returning???

Yes, it actually is. I'm getting back in my groove. Thanks for asking.

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Great job , is the motivation returning???Darcy

Hi,

This morning I did the Amy Bento combo chest and back I did last week. I think I'll do these one more week.

Last week I didn't feel like I got a lot out of the chest and back work, but this week is a different story. I feel really worked!!! I went up in weight on a couple exercises and that made a big difference.

Slo-Mo- CHEST

around the world - 12 lb.- 2 sets 10 lb ( 1 set)

incline fly w/ internal rotation- 25 LB- 1 sets 20 LB ( 2 sets)

All Pump Xtreme- Chest

bar bell bench press- 35 LB- 3 sets

Push ups (fall down on step) lowering risers after 15 reps each. (4 sets total)

All Pump Xtreme- Back

bar bell rows (singles) 50 LB- 3 sets

Rear delt fly on an incline - 7 LB - 3 sets

Slo- Mo- Back

One arm pullovers on ball- 15 LB- 2 sets 12 LB ( 1 set)

Shrugs- 40 LB- 3 sets

If the next set of muscle groups go as well as today did then I might even add this upper body combo again next week. )

Have a great day!

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Hooray!! I'm so glad to hear this, !!

Re: Tuesday workout

In a message dated 7/8/2008 7:47:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, exercise.junkiegmail writes:

is the motivation returning???

Yes, it actually is. I'm getting back in my groove. Thanks for asking.

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Wow, ! I can "hear" your enthusiasm, this is great! I'm glad you got such a good workout in and to hear your workout happiness coming back too!

Tuesday workout

Hi,

This morning I did the Amy Bento combo chest and back I did last week. I think I'll do these one more week.

Last week I didn't feel like I got a lot out of the chest and back work, but this week is a different story. I feel really worked!!! I went up in weight on a couple exercises and that made a big difference.

Slo-Mo- CHEST

around the world - 12 lb.- 2 sets 10 lb ( 1 set)

incline fly w/ internal rotation- 25 LB- 1 sets 20 LB ( 2 sets)

All Pump Xtreme- Chest

bar bell bench press- 35 LB- 3 sets

Push ups (fall down on step) lowering risers after 15 reps each. (4 sets total)

All Pump Xtreme- Back

bar bell rows (singles) 50 LB- 3 sets

Rear delt fly on an incline - 7 LB - 3 sets

Slo- Mo- Back

One arm pullovers on ball- 15 LB- 2 sets 12 LB ( 1 set)

Shrugs- 40 LB- 3 sets

If the next set of muscle groups go as well as today did then I might even add this upper body combo again next week. )

Have a great day!

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Good to hear, !

-----Original Message-----From: exercisevideos [mailto:exercisevideos ]On Behalf Of fitgrl222@...

is the motivation returning???

Yes, it actually is. I'm getting back in my groove. Thanks for asking.

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