Category Archives: Quad

Core, Fitness, Quad

Needles – Ugh!!

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I’ve been working on being positive since I got up today – I’m a little stressed because I have to get a filling in my gum/root today.  Not a big fan of needles in my mouth! :Cry-Out:  I keep telling myself – “It’s no big deal.”  See if that helps this afternoon!!!

I had a hard time deciding on the 43 for the day because ALL of my muscles were sore from yesterday’s circuit 43!  I love that kind of “pain”!!!!  For the 43 I ended up doing double leg drops with a band around my ankles.  Great ab and thigh work-out!!!

Double Leg Drops with Band

I started with my legs straight up, pulling apart against the band, feet flexed.  I dropped my legs for a 2-count and held them for a 2-count, as low as I could without arching my back, then raised them on a 2-count.  Abs were screaming by the end!!!

Today was another lifting day – Chalean Extreme Burn Circuit 3.  This one focuses on the shoulders and calves.  One of the great things with this program – all of the exercises usually have both an upper body and lower body aspect.  Double the benefit in less time!!!

Hope you have a fun Monday!

Kim

Does everyone dread dental work or am I just a wimp?

Butt, Fitness, Quad, Squats

Make it Harder!!!

Today the initial part of the 43 was fairly easy – a squat off a step.  However, I wanted to make it more challenging so I held an 8 pound medicine ball over my head the entire time. After 86 squats (43 per side), the place I felt it the most was my triceps and they were on FIRE!!!

The move was to start with both feet on a step.  Lower the right foot off the step and squat.  Step back up with right foot and lower left foot.  Squat on the left and return to start for 1 rep.  Repeat for your desired goal – 43 for me – keeping arms extended straight overhead with a medicine ball, dumbbell or even no weight the entire time.

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I wanted to get back into a better weight lifting routine so I started Chalean Extreme     back up .  I did Burn Circuit 1 and I’m sure that I will feel every rep tomorrow!! After that I decided to get in a quick cardio session so I did Turbo Jam – Cardio Party 2.  I love days that I have a time for a little extra training!

Have a great Wednesday!

Kim :Aerobics:

Fitness, Quad

Home Sweet Home!!!

No matter where I go, I’m always happy to be back home.  Today was another day in the car – it was a very quick trip to Texas!!!

I wanted to get my 43 done even though I was traveling so I did another fun car exercise.  (I’m pretty sure this one could not be done without using cruise control!)

I did a version of a wall sit.  Basically, I lifted myself off of my seat and held that position for about 15 seconds – 43 times.  I only lowered for 3-5 seconds between reps.  I totally felt this in my quads and a little in my shins.  I did make sure not to put the weight in my arms on the steering wheel – I wanted my legs doing the work.

I’m sure it looked a little odd to people that I passed but at least I got my 43 done!!!

Glad to be home! (and get back to really working out)

Kim