January 2012
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Back/Biceps
I woke up with a killer sleeping pill hangover and dragged through the first half of my workout. But, I did every rep I set out to and worked up a sweat. Project No Snooze is a success so far!
WARM UP: 5 min Elliptical
BACK (3 Sets)
*Barbell Row (45#)-10
*Swiss ball raise w/ 10# plate-10
*KB Row (15#)-10
*Cable Seated Row (double heavy bands)-10
*Lat Pull Down (double heavy bands)-10
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Leg Day-No Mercy Round 2
I’m going to be paying for this one for a few days…OUCH!
WARM UP: 10 min elliptical 5/10 resistance
CIRCUIT 1 (4 Sets)
*Wide Stance Barbell Squat (65#)-10
*Single leg squat w/ 15# KB-10/leg
*Straight leg deadlifts (65#)-10
*Barbell hip raises (65#)-10
*Chair squat w/ leg raise holding 12# dumbbells-10/leg
*Power Squats w/ 15# KB-10
CIRCUIT 2 (4 Sets)
*Alternating Lunges w/...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Circuit Training
WARM UP: 5 min Elliptical
CIRCUIT 1 (3 sets)
*Shoulder Press 15#-10
*Lateral Raise 12#-10
*Arnold Press 12#-10
(Side Note: this shoulder injury is depressing….I love training shoulders but every move makes me cringe. Need to start rehabbing and lay off the training for a while)
CARDIO (2 minutes)
1 min jabs on punching bag
1 min jumprope
CIRCUIT 2 (3 Sets)
*Barbell Squat 55#-20
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Outdoor Trail Run
Well, I brought my 12 year old black lab on the trail with me today….which made today’s “run” a bit more of wog. Either way, it felt good to get some fresh air, clear my head, and pound some pavement.
TIME: 50 min
BURN: 240 cal
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Leg Day + Tabata
WARM UP: 10 min Elliptical
CIRCUIT 1 (3 Sets)
*Hip Raises w/ 15# plate-10
*Swiss ball reverse hip raise-10
*Deadlifts (55#)-10
*Dumbbell Step Ups on 17 inch chair (15#)-10/side
*Kettlebell Swings (alternating hands)-15#-10/side
*Standing abduction-10/leg
*Walking lunges-15#-10/side
CIRCUIT 2 (3 Sets)
*Barbell Squat (55#)-10
*Wall sit-30s, 45s, 60s
*Single Leg Squat (15#)-10/side
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Chest/Triceps
Warm Up: 5 minutes Elliptical
CHEST (3 Sets)
*Medicine Ball Pushups-10
*Single Arm press with double heavy bands-10/side
*Dumbbell Fly (15#)-10
*Alternating Dumbbell Press (15#)-10/side
*Barbell Chest Press (55#)-10EST (3 Sets)
TRICEPS (3 Sets)
*Kickbacks (15#)-10
*Press downs with heavy band-10
*Skull crushers (12#)-10
*Overhead extensions (15#)-10
*Close hand pushups-10
CARDIO...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Circuit Training
Happy Monday Morning! 5:30 am the alarm rings…No snoozing allowed…Roll out of bed and stretch…and proceed to whip my ass in this total body circuit.
Warm UP: 5 min Elliptical
BACK (3 sets)
Bent over barbell row (65#)-10
Rear lateral raise (12#)-10
Cable row in squat hold w/ double heavy bands-10
CARDIO (1 minute) Jab Left Cross on punching bag
BICEPS (3 sets)
Dumbbell...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Extreme Shred + Cardio
I have an extensive workout DVD collection. I use workout DVDs to discover new moves to add into my routines as well as eliminate the excuse “I don’t feel like putting a together workout….” because they are all done for me! I decided to test out a new addition today. Jillian Michaels Extreme Shed and Shred. It had a lot of new moves in it compared to other JM workouts and...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Leg Day
WARM UP: 5 min Elliptical
CIRCUIT 1 (x3)
*Jump squat holding 15# KB-10
*Single leg squat holding 15# dumbbells in each hand-10
*Wide Stance barbell squat-65#-10
*Sumo Squat (15# KB)-10
*Front Step Plyo-30 seconds
CIRCUIT 2 (x3)
*Walking Lunges-10/side
*Hip Raise w/ 15# plates-10
*Deadlifts-65#-10
*Donkey kick w/ 15# dumbbell-10/leg
*Side Step Plyo-30 seconds
CARDIO (15 min)
HIIT-1...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Back/Biceps
Warm up: 5 minutes Elliptical 5/10 resistance
BACK (x3)
*Single arm row (15# KB)-10/arm
*Cable Row in squat hold- double heavy bands
*Barbell Row (55#)-10
*Stability ball raise w/ 15#KB-10
*Barbell Goodmornings (55#)-10
BICEPS (x3)
*Reverse Barbell Curl (25#)-10
*Bicep Curl w/ static hold (12#)-10
*Alternating Hammer Curls (12#)-10/arm
*Swiss Ball Preacher Curl (25#)-10
*Barbell Curl...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-CardiOnly
One day a week I dedicated an entire workout to cardio. I would have preferred an outdoor run, but the sidewalks are too icy. So, I downloaded the latest Women’s health magazine on my iPad, turned on the Bronco game, and jammed to my iTunes for an hour. My average HR was 135….nice and steady.
Elliptical: 5/10 resisitance
TIME: 60 min
BURN: 425 cals
WATER: 32 oz
SUPPLEMENTS:...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Sparkpeople Bootcamp DVD
As mentioned, I received a free copy of this DVD from Sparkpeople.com and asked to write a review. I won’t be writing my full review just yet (I’m ready for bed!), but I did workout today!
I did the 20 min Tone and Burn section and the 30 min total body challenge. I had to modify a LOT by making it harder. They suggest 3-5 lb weights…I used 8 lb dumbbells...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Leg Day
Warm Up: 5 min elliptical (6/10 resistance)
CIRCUIT 1 (3 Sets)
*Wide stance barbell squat (55#)-10
*Alternating lunges w/ kettlebell pass (15#)-10/leg
*Jump Squats (holding 8# medicine ball)-10
*Glute bridges w/ 10# plate on lap-10
*Kettlebell Swings (15#)-10
CIRCUIT 2 (3 Sets)
*Deadlifts (55#)-10
*Sumo Squats (55#)-10
*Wall Sit-30 sec/45 sec/60 sec
*Barbell Front Squat (55#)-10
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Jamie Eason's List of Approved Foods →
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Skinny Fat? →
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Nutrition Q&A →
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Chest/Triceps/Pyramid...
Warm Up: 5 min Elliptical 6/10 resistance
CHEST (3 Sets)
*Push Ups (No Knees ladies!)-8
*Barbell Chest Press (55#)-10
*Medicine Ball Push ups-8/side
*Dumbbell Fly on stability ball (15#)-10
*Single Arm Press w/ heavy band-10/side
TRICEPS (3 Sets)
*Skull Crushers (10#)-10
*Overhead Tricep Extension (15#)-10
*Tricep press down w/ heavy band-10
*Tricep kickbacks (15#)-10
*Straight leg...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty: Welcome 2012
First Workout of 2012!
I was chosen by Sparkpeople.com to receive a free copy of their new workout DVD to try and write a review. I tested out some of the workouts today. I will write my formal review after I complete all of the workouts on the DVD.
I also got the P90X 10 minute trainer dvds and wanted to test them out too!
Today’s workout:
35 min Sparkpeople 28 Day bootcamp dvd...
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