Something Is Better than Nothing

Basically this week has been one of very minimal workouts.  But…I still did a 45 everyday!!!

Sunday 11/16  45 low duck walks.

Duck Walk

Duck Walk

So, this is a move I actually did while we were cleaning the apartment – the layer of filth was deep and after I scrubbed all the walls I duck walked the entire perimeter of the apartment cleaning the baseboards and floor line.  (this ended up being way more than 45 duck walk steps!!!)

Can you see the dirt on the baseboard?!

Monday 11/17  45 roll-ups with one leg straight and one bent.

left leg out - ready to go
left leg out – ready to go
roll up
roll up

(keeping your hands under your back helps you remember to keep your back pressed to the floor!!)

right leg extended
right leg extended
roll/crunch up
roll/crunch up

This was a new (to me) move and I liked it!!!

Because I new that this was one of my last chances, for a few days, I tried to run.  Didn’t happen.  I walked 4.5 miles with a 9% incline after running 2 miles super slow.

Tuesday 11/18  45 single arm reverse curls to shoulder press while standing on upside down wobble balls.

ready
ready
right arm - reverse curl (curl with palm down)
right arm – reverse curl (curl with palm down)
press up
press up

I did all 45 with my right arm then switched and started over.

left arm curl
left arm curl
press
press

I had to work my arms since I knew it would be the last time for a few weeks!!!

I walked 6.5 miles with a 10% incline – fun times for sure!!!

Wednesday 11/19  45 raises (upper and lower) while on stomach.

easy part
easy part
lift and hole 3 count
lift and hold 3 count

I don’t work my back enough but I really liked this move!!!

Thursday 11/20  45 inner thigh lifts with foot touch (non-lifting foot on wobble ball).

ready to work the right leg and balance on the left
ready to work the right leg and balance on the left
lift right leg - touch foot with left hand
lift right leg – touch foot with left hand

This move went quickly.  I had to do 45 on each leg of course!

balance on right leg, lift left foot
balance on right leg, lift left foot
lift foot up - touch with right hand
lift foot up – touch with right hand

Friday 11/21  45 flutter kicks while on back (right – left = 1 rep).

"easy" part
“easy” part
right foot up, left foot down
right foot up, left foot down
left foot up, right foot down
left foot up, right foot down

This move went quickly and is a great way to work the core.

Saturday 11/22  45 leg extensions with the figure 8 band.

right leg
right leg
extend
extend

And, I had to work my left leg!!  (I held the band in my right arm still because when I tried it in my left it rubbed right over my stitches.

Left leg
Left leg
extend
extend

I’m hoping to add in a bit more next week – I hate not working out!!!

Happy Saturday!

Kim