Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Lower Body Workout

 Once upon a time I told you I'd give you a little more detail on my plans for "lower body" and "upper body". I'm very thankful for a fantastic friend of mine who helped me put this together. He's amazing and a huge inspiration to me! Thank you!

These are done in Super Sets... you'll go through each list three times before moving onto the next set of exercises.  I'm not going to post the weights to use pick something that is comfortable but challenging and pick whatever your favorite core is, mix it up, make it something that you enjoy doing!

Warm up for 5 mins on cardio machine


Set #1 (x3)
Deadlift = 20 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ef2pHDech0
Scissor kicks = 1 min  (on a  ball or face down on a bench) http://www.physicalfitnet.com/exercise_video/hip_extension_on_stability_ball_with_scissor_kick_.aspx
Core = 30 reps
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Set #2 (x3)
Weighted walking lunge
Flutter kicks = 1 min (on a  ball or face down on a bench) http://www.physicalfitnet.com/exercise_video/hip_extension_on_stability_ball_with_flutter_kick_.aspx
Core = 30 reps
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Set #3 (x3)
Leg Extention = 20 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyvSfVjQeL0
Leg Curl = 20 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELOCsoDSmrg
Core = 30 reps
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Set #4 (x3)
Leg Press = 20 reps
Calf Raise  = to failure
Core = 30 reps
 


Monday, July 8, 2013

Another episode of ... that life thing

So things have gotten a little away from me. So much actually, that I have three different calendars I'm frequently referencing. 

Once upon a time... I had this idea... it was a grand idea, marvelous, honestly, I almost thought it'd be perfect! This time! This time I got it right!!! Well here we are, a week into July and I'm way off track! I know, I know... "there's not only one track in life, maaaan, you create you're own path..." Ahem, I 
 just want my path to be over here ------>

 









 



and I'm...

 <-----over here.

As you can see, I've got a bit going on and had to adapt my schedule a little to be a bit more realistic... I'm trying to do that balancing thing so... we'll see how this goes...

I had a great trip to an Island with my friend that was a much needed get away from my phone, and all things crazy. I got a lot of art done and had someone place a cupcake order. I (eagerly) offered to throw my roommate's birthday party!!! And I've got the Color Run coming up this weekend.... Oh my sister asked if I'd be interested in doing a commissioned piece for her... which acted as a motivator to finish this project i've been stewing on forever! Yikes. 
So what does that mean 6 days a week dream? I might not see you for a while yet.... but on the brighter side... my new calendar is much more colorful! I even highlighted the fun things in blue! :)