Category Archives: Chest

Chest, Fitness, Triceps

Attitude Adjustment

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Today’s 43 was really fun!  I wasn’t sure if it would be good or not but I liked it!

I laid on my back with a medicine ball.  The first set of 43 I used an 8 pound ball then I decided to do a second set of 43 with a 9 pound ball.  I started with the ball in both hands and my arms pulled down tight to my body then tossed the ball straight up (over my chest) with my arms fully extended.  I caught the ball (surprisingly!!!) and lowered all the way down before repeating.  I tried to keep a quick pace so that it would exhaust my arms/chest.

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Thanks to Hunter for doing the demo!  By the 3rd toss he was getting it in the right spot!!

So I spent the past couple of days being in a funk and wallowing in the fact that I can’t do the things I want to – run, jump, walk….

Yesterday I decided that I was being ridiculous and still in control over my happiness.  I’m just going to make the best of my current situation and look at this as an opportunity for my body to get some rest that otherwise would NEVER happen!!!  I’m going to look for creative ways to get in some conditioning while still following most of the Dr.’s rules!

Above all – I’m going to continue to enjoy my life and stop being a Negative Nancy!!!!

This afternoon I’m back in the classroom – 5th grade!!!

Tonight is one of Hunter’s orchestra concerts!!!  WooHoo!!

Happy Thursday!

Kim

Chest, Fitness, Running, Treadmill

Funny Stuff

Usually I do the pictures or video before I do my 43 – wanna be fresh, you know!!!  Today, however, that didn’t work-out.  I took Jordan to school but Hunter is still home.  I figured he would still do my video – I kept waiting and waiting and waiting for him to get up. I did my 43 and waited some more. Finally at 9:00 I went down and woke him checked on him – what do you know, he woke up!!!  I’m sure I was a bit much for him first thing but isn’t that what moms are for?!

So the 43 was a press to a fly – basic stuff. I used 15 pound dumbbells for the 43.  Lay on your back, knees bent.  Press dumbbells straight over chest, turn wrists slightly at top and slowly lower arms out to side without letting elbows touch floor.  Brings hands back together still extended above chest and lower back to chest.  Repeat.  (Just watch the video!!!).

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So, after Hunter happily made the video for me, I could get on with my work-out.

It was another treadmill kind-of day.   6 miles in 35:43 with 1.5 incline  then 3.25 easier with  max incline.

Yesterday Chris and I watched part of Christmas with the Cranks.  My favorite part:

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(I don’t know what’s up with the foreign sub-titles but the scene makes me laugh every time!!!)

We also watched Grown-Ups. Somehow, Chris had never seen it before.  It totally cracked us up (not hard to do)!

So last night, we were doing the normal night-time rituals:  boys brushing teeth before we give them hugs, me laying out my work-out stuff and Chris setting his coffee maker.  However, I think being off for 4 days might have thrown him off a little – instead of setting the timer for 5:15am, he just hit start.  Ummm….why do you need coffee tonight?!  Oops – I’m pretty sure that it was funnier for me than him.

Hopefully Hunter will be able to go back to school in another day or so – still has a nasty cough if he moves around much at all.

Happy Monday!!!

Kim

Chest, Core, Fitness

Patience – I Need Some Right Now!!

Today’s 43 worked my chest and core – Yippee!!!

I did a single-arm chest press while balancing on a stability ball. To really get the most out of this move – I tried to keep my hips up and level the entire time.

Single Arm Chest Press

I like using the stability ball because I  get a better range of motion – my elbow can go further down than just laying on the floor.

Single Arm Chest Press

I did 43 on my right side and 43 on my left side using a 15 pound dumbbell for all reps.  I think the weight was heavy enough to offer plenty of challenge today!

The rest of my work-out was fun  – hooked up with  Chalean again.  I did Turbo Jam (Beach Body) Cardio Party Mix 3. This work-out is a blast and the 50 minutes flies by!!!  I know I look like a dork – especially at the end where she includes some funky dance moves – because my sense of rhythm got lost a LONG time ago.  I’m cool with being a total goof – still love the work-out!!!

WARNING: Whining ahead!

I’m really ready to figure out why my hip still hurts!!! This morning when I went downstairs to have Hunter take some pictures of my 43 he said, “Really limping today, Mom.”  I don’t know why – some days it’s  worse than others. :Tears:   I just want to be able to run and jump without pain or fear of doing further damage!  Trying to be patient with my hip and the doctors but sort-of completely over it!!

OK – enough of the negativity!!!  Have a super Thursday!

Kim

 

Chest, Fitness, Squats

No Matter What…

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Another day, another 43 to share!!!  Today was a squat with a chest fly.  To get the most out of the squat – I squatted, then flyed, then stood.

Hunter – Squat then fly

Pretty good form, Hunter!!!  (I took these pictures yesterday since today was another early morning work-out!!)

Hunter – Squat with Fly

Hunter did more of a lateral raise but, hopefully, you get the idea!!! Stay in your squat while you complete the upper body movement.

As far as 43s go, this one was not too hard.  I only used 8 pound dumbbells and I really should have upped it to 10 to challenge myself more.

After the 43 I did Les Mills Pump (Beach Body) Combat DVD.  Always a fun work-out!!!

Last night Chris and I were talking about people who just get by or do the minimum to complete a task (sort of like me taking it easy with the 8 pounds this morning). One trait that we have really tried to instill in our boys is to ALWAYS do your best – no matter what you are doing.  It’s why even when I pick some ridiculously hard 43 I make myself finish all of the reps – or if I have to make an adjustment, I own up to it!

Blah, blah, blah…..Not really sure what brought all that on!!  Oh well, always do your best!!!

So, today I’m going to sub 1st grade all day – WooHoo!!!

Look – No work-out clothes!!

Just thought I would show that I really do wear real clothes!

Have a great day!!

Kim

Chest, Fitness

Old School

Today my 43 was an old school original – with a small update.

Bench Press!!!  A tried and true classic.  The only thing I did to make it a little more challenging is I used a stability ball instead of a bench.  I lowered the bar on a 2-count and raised it on a 2-count to try and make the move as effective as possible.

Bench on Ball
(don’t worry: work-out skirt has shorts!!!)

I had 15 pounds on each side and my bar is right at 5 pounds so I benched 35 pounds 43 times.  The first 10-15 I was thinking I really should have gone heavier.  By the last 10-15 I was happy with my choice!

Bench on Ball
(calm down: work-out skirt has built in shorts!!!)

My 43 is the only work-out I’m doing today.  Gotta have a rest day every now and then.  I really wanted to run but I’m not supposed to for at least the weekend so I will just give myself a little break.

Have a super Saturday!!!

Kim