Category Archives: Shoulders

Butt, Cardio, Core, Fitness, Power Moves, Push-Ups, Running, Shoulders, Treadmill

Tornado Tragedy

May 21, 2013 Kim 29 Comments

Today’s 43 was a killer!!! Taylor at Lifting Revolution did a post a couple weeks ago featuring 30 variations of burpees!!! I decided to turn some of those burpee variations into my daily 43s since I like ~~pain~~ to challenge myself.

Today I did a burpee with a box jump (43 times – what was I thinking???).

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Disregard the fact that I look like a total dork – and about killed myself jumping on the step!! Check out Taylor’s site – she makes the move look easy and she actually jumps into a squat on the box!! (I was lucky to jump up and not fall off!!)

Since yesterday I talked about my lack of motivation these past few days and the overwhelming consensus was to just “suck it up” and do it – that’s what I did today!!! After the intense 43 I ran!

I ran on the treadmill (still hesitant to hit the streets!!) – 1.5% incline, 6 miles in 40:43. I felt better after that run about working out than I have in awhile!!! I went for an easy 2 mile walk with a neighbor for my cool-down!!

Tragedies affect all of us differently. The devastating tornado in Moore, OK yesterday really hits home with me. I’ve never lived there but I think the fact that I’ve driven through Moore (on I-35) literally hundreds of times (one of those being less than 2 weeks after the huge tornado in 1999) and the fact that so many children were killed makes this one of those things that strikes a major chord with me!!!

The tornado was about 2 miles wide! I know last night they had 51 confirmed dead and 20 of those were children!! Plus all the people they are still searching for!! And the loss of virtually everything for those who survived is mind boggling.

some of the heros!! — some of the heroes!!

Many prayers for all of the people who have been affected by this and other tornados recently!!!

Kim

Cardio, Core, Fitness, Shoulders

Roller Coasters – Love them or Hate them?

May 18, 2013 Kim 20 Comments

Today’s 43 was a lot of jumping!! I haven’t done a single burpee in weeks now – and as much as I hate burpees, I love them even more!!! I didn’t do a true burpee today (no push-up) but close.

I did a squat thrust (burpee with no push-up) and then 2 floor jack before jumping back in and jumping up.

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This was a fairly quick 43 but it definitely got my heart rate up!!

No other workout today – going to gear up for the “party” circuit!!!

Roller coasters are not my thing!!! They don’t make me sick – I just don’t like them!!!And, the wooden roller coasters – don’t get me started on how much I hate them!! I haven’t been on one in about 20 years!So, today, Jordan is with a band group at

I’m not really worried (maybe a little). I’m super happy that I’m not there!!I hope that he and all of the band (and orchestra) members have a great time!!!And, hopefully, Jordan has inherited his Dad’s love of roller coasters and not my ~~fear~~ aversion to them!!!

Do you like roller coasters?

Happy Saturday!!

Kim

Core, Fitness, Shoulders, Triceps

Driving

May 16, 2013 Kim 31 Comments

Today’s 43 was a move that I got from a post by Lori and Michelle at Purely Twins. The move is called plank step on and offs.

I used my step with both pieces to make it a nice challenging height.

14" double step (the Transfirmer) — 14″ double step (the Transfirmer)

Set up in plank with both feet on the step. Then step the right foot down followed by the left foot, step the left foot back up then the right – repeat off the left side for 1 rep.

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(At the end of the video I’m asking Hunter how long he is going to record me – can’t waste all of my energy on the demo when I have 43 reps staring me in the face!!) By the time I finished 43 of these, my arms were shaking!!! And, my core was burning!! This was a great move!!!

My legs are REALLY tired and sore after yesterday’s run – not surprising since I haven’t done anything with my legs other than keep them elevated for 3 weeks!! Today I wanted to work out some of the stiffness.

I did Turbo Jam – Cardio Party 3. This was a great workout to shake out my legs – lots of kicking (and punching), some jumping, lunging, side-ways moving….pretty much some of everything!!!

So, in general, I feel like I’m a fairly nice person. However, there are some circumstances when I’m driving that really irritate me!!!

When I’m driving down the road and someone decides to back out of their driveway without looking (even after I give a nice little warning tap of my horn)!!! Yesterday when I was taking Hunter to school we experienced this and I reacted like this:I used my horn the entire time she backed in front of me and as she took her time putting the car into drive since I was just hanging out at a complete standstill. (and then I ended up following her to the school – nice!!)
When I’m zipping down the road at 3-5 miles over the speed limit (that’s my norm) and someone turns right in front of me and proceeds to go 10 miles under the speed limit! I feel the need to get inches away from them like this:If you really need to cut me off, at least drive the speed limit!!!!
And – Round Abouts!!! I don’t know if y’all have them but they are everywhere in our city – which is fine for people who know how to drive through them.If you look closely, you will see that there is not a single STOP sign. This means, if no cars are coming YOU DON’T HAVE TO STOP AND SIT THERE!!! Also, the Yield sign is for people fixing to enter the round-about. If you are in the circle – YOU SHOULD NEVER STOP!!!!!

So, do I have road rage? Maybe on occasion but only because I can’t stand it when drivers are idiots! Now I feel much calmer after sharing this!!!

Any one else have these issues? (I hope I’m not the only crazy, occasional road rager!!!)

Happy Thursday!! (I guess beware if you see me behind you on the road :Wink:)

Kim

Core, Fitness, Shoulders

Eating as an Athlete Versus Eating as a Coach Potato

May 9, 2013 Kim 28 Comments

Today my 43 showed progress over the past couple of weeks!!! I did a plank hold and brought my knees to my elbows at a nice slow pace (no jumping!).

Not gonna lie – this was a challenge for me today!! Amazing how quickly you lose strength and endurance!! Anyway, I made it through – I counted a right knee in + a left knee in as 1 rep so it was 43 with each leg.

Part of the reason I could do this today is I’m wearing the awful compression stockings.And, yes, I did the pictures today after I showered – and I do pretty much wear workout stuff all the time. Wearing a running skirt when I can’t run makes me feel like a runner still!!!

So, while the eCard above isn’t completely true (I already have the perfect guy!!), there might be some truth about the eating!!!

I don’t talk a lot about what I eat, how often I eat or any of that on here and for the most part I’m fine with my body (shape, weight, etc.). However, things change when you can’t workout!!!

Normally, while I try to be mindful of what I eat and not overindulge, I don’t get to bothered by food. Many nights at dinner I eat more than Chris (don’t judge!!). I’m an athlete (except for right now when I’m not)!!!

Between working out (usually 1-2 hours a day) fairly intensely and all of my normal daily activity

I don’t have to stress to0 much about my intake. (We do try to eat healthy most of the time!!) I’m not a fan of diets or dieting (for myself) but there are times I have to make some changes – like now!!

When you take away the workouts and most of the activity – this is what you are left with:

As a (temporary!!) coach potato, I’m having to be MUCH more careful about what I eat and how much I eat – I don’t want to end up looking like this guy in a couple of weeks!!!What about you – do you eat differently based on your activity or do your eating habits stay the same regardless of the situation?

Gotta get a move on – I’m babysitting a 10-month old this morning and covering 3rd grade recess at lunch time (Teacher Appreciation again). Not sure that I’m following the DRs plan today but plenty of time this afternoon and evening for

Oh – I mean elevating my feet (sort-of the same thing, though!!).

Happy Thursday!!

Kim

Back, Biceps, Circuit, Fitness, Shoulders, Triceps

Saturday Morning Circuit

May 4, 2013 Kim 2 Comments

Today for my 43 I did a circuit for my arms. All I can say is OUCH!!!

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(The demo is actually my last 3 – I had to go wake Hunter to come record me! Chris has drill this weekend and Jordan stayed with a friend last night.)

I did the first 13 with 8 pound dumbbells then I dropped down to 5 pound dumbbells for the next 30!! This was a great workout for my entire upper body and exactly the kind of 43 I needed today!!

Obviously, you don’t have to do 43 reps of the circuit (unless you really want to!!) but I promise you if you do even 5 or 10 you will feel this!! Try it, I know you want to!!!

Happy Saturday!!