Category Archives: Back

Camera Issues (might have to go shopping!)

January 2, 2013 Kim 5 Comments

So weird – this morning when I went downstairs to do my daily 43, Jordan recorded me and everything worked fine. However, after I finished my work-out and came up to upload the video – NOTHING!!! I can’t get the camera to turn on. I plugged it in to computer – NOTHING! I plugged it in to wall to charge – STILL NOTHING!!! Crazy! (and a bit frustrating!)

Today for my 43, I used my kettlebell again.

This time I kept all of the plates in it so it was the full 20 pounds. I used it for kettlebell swings. (Last night I watched this video, so I will use it since I can’t get to mine!!!)

[youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJqPgV681Hg’]

I used the same form she did – just not as much weight!!! Still, 43 with 20 pounds was no joke!!! I was panting by the end!!! This move worked so many different muscle groups – I should really incorporate more kettlebell into my work-outs!

I’m still keeping up with the 12 Days of Fitness. Today (day 8) added bicep curls – I used 15 pound dumbbells for this move.

I felt pretty good after my run yesterday – I don’t have the sharp pain in my hip that I had for months!!! I haven’t decided if I will give it the rest of the 8 weeks (4 more left) to heal or just start running again. I might give it another week or two – I’m all about compromising!!!

I did Turbo Jam, Cardio Party 2 today. Chalene really does make the work-out feel like a party! I still kept it semi-low impact – I would rather be able to run sooner than later!!!

Today, is the last day before school starts back! Jordan is in a bit of a funk – this hasn’t been his favorite year of school. :Worry: I told him that tomorrow is a new start and we just have to be positive!!! I hope the spring semester is better for him!!!

Maybe we should watch this movie today – there is a lot we can learn from Mary Poppins!!!

Happy Wednesday!

Kim

Back, Boxing, Fitness, Hamstrings

“It’s a Bad Idea”

December 28, 2012 Kim 2 Comments

Today I did another combo move for the 43. I did a single-leg dead lift with a reverse grip row. This one took awhile because I like to do dead lifts at a slow, controlled pace and I had to do 2 sets of 43 to get both legs taken care of equally!!

You can see that I have a slight bend in my base leg – I would rather do that than end up rounding my back and hurting myself.

I liked this 43 – I prefer moves that work multiple muscle groups and this one got my hamstrings and back really well!!!

I did Day 3 of the 12 Days of Fitness – this is really a fun idea!

I also used Hunter’s new punching bag again today.

I love this thing!!! I did a solid 22 minutes on the punching bag – 3 sets of 50 single arm jabs (each side) and 500 alternating punches plus a set of 100 single arm jabs (each side) and then 1000 alternating punches. Then I did about 3 minutes with the speed bag – I need to work on my timing for sure!!

I’m hoping that all of the punching will increase my shoulder strength – plus it has to be good for my core!!! :Delighted:

My original plan for today was to hop on the elliptical. I ~~sort-of~~ really hate that machine but I decided it would be a good cardio alternative while I can’t run. I said something about it last night to Chris and he was adamantly against it. He thinks that I’m going to have to be out of running even longer than 8 weeks because of my complete disregard of the Doc’s rules. He feels the need to keep reminding me that it’s not just about not running – I’m supposed to be completely non-weight bearing (crutches). Blah, blah, blah…….I know he’s right but I’m still not going to quit all working out!!! I figured nixing the elliptical was a good compromise!

I think I mentioned before that Hunter is very good at solving this little puzzle:

Well, yesterday afternoon he got a new challenge handed to him.

4 x 4 cubeRubik Revenge — 4 x 4 cube
Rubik Revenge

By the time he went to bed last night he had pretty much figured out how to solve it – he just needed to perfect the technique and “get quicker”.

Here he is this morning with both of them solved (although he is still trying to decide on the “best” method for the 4 x 4). Genius!!!

Jordan doesn’t have any interest in trying to solve it. He just waits for Hunter to solve it and then acts like he did it!!! Then, he messes it up again!!! Silly!

Happy Fun Friday!!!

Kim

Back, Fitness

Don’t Quit!!!

December 9, 2012 Kim 1 Comment

Today was the first time since I started my quest of completing a 43 every day this year that I almost didn’t do one. However, I decided that it didn’t have to be super hard – it just needed to be!!!

So, the 43 today (Yeah!!!! there was one!) was a lateral raise while laying face-down on a stability ball. I just used 5 pound dumbbells for this move.

[youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfpBJikZC48′]

The main thing I focused on during the 43 was trying not to jerk my arms up and to use control when lowering them.

Yesterday after the fun family photo shoot, (more great pictures on the family page)

Jordan decided that he would make dinner. He had plans to concoct a unique creation (beef, ketchup, honey, barbecue sauce, Italian seasonings, lettuce, tomatoes,scrambled eggs and who knows what else were mentioned) cooked in some ~~crazy~~ manner. He and Chris worked together in the kitchen (I was banned) and I truly thought they were making Jordan’s stuff because of the conversations I could hear.

When they called me in, they actually had a baked spaghetti dish (very tasty!!). However, Jordan did make up a new dessert:

Not sure if it has a name but it was pretty good. He mixed blackberry pomegranate yogurt, some sugar, some graham cracker crumbs, some craisins, granola and honey to make the above treat! Maybe he will be the next Bobby Flay or Gordon Ramsey!!!

Happy Sunday! I’m excited because I’m going to see the Nutcracker with some friends later this afternoon – should be fun!

Kim

Back, Core, Fitness

LaLaLaLaLaLaLaaaaa

December 7, 2012 Kim

WooHoo!!! Fun Friday started off with a great 43!! I did a Roll & Reach!

Start facedown with arms and legs extended. (Every time I was in this position, I did a little Superman lift.)
Roll over left shoulder and immediately do a V-sit reaching fingers to toes.
Drop back down and roll over right shoulder – Superman again.
Reverse moves back to start.

The above is 1 rep. 43 was no joke!!!

[youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt2zlXdEPjc’]

I made the demo yesterday and this morning I added on to the move from the video. In the demo, I just did the V-sit and then rolled back to the start. This morning I decided that was far too easy for the 43 so I added the extra steps listed above! Much better!

I did Pick Your Spot Pilates again this morning – Belly, Butt & Thighs. I feel sure that I will be a Pilates expert at the end of the next 8 weeks!!! (or maybe just sick of pilates – who knows?)

Last night we went to Hunter’s orchestra concert at school (6th grade orchestra!!!). It was a very nice program – you can definitely hear and see the improvement from last year’s programs!!!

Hunter Orchestra Concert — Hunter on the cello

I really do like the sound of the cello and Hunter is getting quite good!

Today I get to test my musical ability (or complete lack there-of!). I’m subbing in the music room!! Sort-of comical because I have less than zero sense of rhythm, pitch or anything else needed in music. (Good thing I already know that the plan is to show a video of some sort today – hope it is a good one!!!)

Happy Fun Friday!

Kim

Back, Fitness

Who Needs Weights? I Have Jordan!!!

December 1, 2012 Kim 1 Comment

My 43 today required a partner – thanks, Jordan!!! I did 43 partner rows. One person gets in push-up position and just stays still (Jordan). The other person (me) is in a partial squat and holds onto their partner’s ankles and then does rows by pulling their partner’s legs up and squeezing their shoulder blades together!

[youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlEo60JbcAg’]

I did these much faster than I usually do rows because the boy is heavy!!! 5’8″ and 150 pounds. I’m not sure why I thought it was a good idea to have Jordan as my partner (should have asked one of the kindergarten kids at school)!!! (It was hard for him to keep his legs straight but I don’t think it really mattered as far as the rowing goes.)

After the 43 I did Chalean Extreme Push Circuit 3. One more time through the Push Circuit and I will move on to Lean Circuit!! I also did a quick ab work-out – Turbo Fire Abs 10.

The boys and I are planning to hang out and chill today – still trying to get Hunter to 100% after his bout with the flu and it is drill week-end for Chris!!

Looking forward to the big game tonight – Texas vs KSU!!!

Hook ’em Horns!!!

Kim

Day With KT