Fitness, Yoga

Warriors

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My boys probably wish that we were warriors but I’m talking about….YOGA! I might have mentioned before that I spent years avoiding yoga – I just didn’t view it as a true work-out – I wanted to get my heart rate up and sweat!!!!  Well, over the past couple of years I’ve learned that yoga is hard!!!! I still don’t do it regularly but I occasionally add it into the mix and I enjoy (in a psychotic kind-of way) it.

The 43 was a combination of yoga poses that I tried to hold long enough to really get some shake in my legs!!!  I started with chair pose, then Warrior 1 – Warrior 2 – Warrior 3 and back to chair.  I alternated legs but only did a total of 43 not 43 per side.  I figured that it was better to take my time and actually hold the poses than it was to rush through as many as I could.  43 seemed way more manageable than 86!!!!

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Somehow I have gone longer than I planned since the last time I lifted weights – maybe subbing, birthday, friends over…..life!  Anyway, today I did Chalean Extreme (Beach Body) Push Circuit 1.  For the first time ever, I used 20 pound dumbbells for bicep curls!!! (I can barely lift my water cup now but that’s over-rated anyway!!)

Chris is off (Happy Veterans Day, Babe!) so I think we will spend the day together!

Happy Birthday today to my Poppa – 98!!!! Wish I could spend the day with him – if only Texas weren’t so far away!!!

Poppa
July 2012

Have a super Monday!!!

Kim

Fitness, Treadmill

Keeping it Real

We had extra boys at our house last night!  😀 When I went downstairs to work-out this is what I saw:

Taken Over by the Boys!!

I decided to take my 43 to the treadmill.  I’m a little sore from yesterday’s M100 challenge so I thought I would just walk.  Then I decided that was too boring and plain so I made up a little arm work-out to go along with the walking.

I walked 43 minutes (3 miles) at a 5% incline.  I held 3 pound dumbbells and did the following series of exercises: (2 times during the 43 minutes)

  • overhead press x 43
  • alternate punches x 43 (86 total because right/left counted as one)
  • lateral raises x 43
  • bicep curls with my arms extended out to the sides x 43
  • hold arms extended straight out at sides 43 seconds
  • kick-backs x 43
  • zip-ups x 43
  • press backs x 43
  • hold arms extended straight overhead x 43
  • rows x 43

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I made the little demo after I finished walking and then almost didn’t use it because I look like a total dork who maybe had too much birthday cake!!!  However, I said from the time I started this blog that it would always be real – therefore, the lovely video!!

I’m not gonna lie – it was harder than I thought to walk and do the exercises with weights.  It really got my heart-rate up which is always a bonus and I didn’t fall off of the treadmill – Score!!!

Have a super Sunday!! Cold and wet here today – I think I will shower, put on my sweats and chill with the family!

Kim

Cardio, Core, Fitness

M100s Are NO Joke!!!

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Today I purposefully tried to pick a fairly easy 43 because I knew what was coming!!!

The 43 was just an oblique crunch with opposite elbow to knee.  I counted 1 rep as a crunch to the right and a crunch to the left – technically 86 crunches!!!

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After the 43 I moved on to the true challenge of the day.

This past summer my younger brother, Sam, and his family came to visit.  Sam introduced Hunter to the M100 (M100).  Hunter usually does an M30 because he is still strengthening his wrist that he broke the end of the summer.

The breakdown for an M100:

  • 10 burpees
  • 10 mountain climbers (4 equals 1 so 40 actually makes each 10)
  • 10 double squat jumps
  • Repeat 3x
  • 10 burpees
These are done quickly with no break in between. The following video gives more information and a demo.
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Earlier this week, Hunter and I were talking about the M100 and I said I could do 5 in a row.  He said, “No way!!!”  Well, that is all I needed!! It was totally on from there!  I sent Sam a text and told him it was on for Saturday – he was a doubter, too.
So, earlier this morning….this took place:
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(Skip at least the 1st minute – Chris is not familiar with my camera and he recorded in the wrong mode – no way was I doing the whole thing again though!!!) Actually the video is just plain bad but I put it in for proof for the doubters – Sam!!
5 M100s in 19:22!!!
Hunter now thinks I rock!!!
Have a great Saturday!!
It will be a great day here – Jordan is 14!!  Happy Birthday (see post under family).
Kim

 

Cardio, Fitness

Jump Up and Go!!!

Today I literally jumped out of bed and had my 43 done within the first 5 minutes I was up!!!

I did 43 air jacks – like a jumping jack but you jump higher and swing your arms bigger – you make a big X in the air.

Chalean – Air Jack

These are a total Turbo Fire move so I thought the picture should be Chalean today!  A great 43 and a great way to start the day.

I’ve got a huge challenge work-out planned for tomorrow so I decided to give myself a break today after the jacks. I have a tendency to not take days off – have to force myself.

Plus….last night we went out with friends and by the time I got home I had committed to subbing for PE again today.  My day will probably be similar to this:

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Well, maybe not quite but I’m pretty sure that Friday is always dodgeball in PE.  I better make sure I have extra Excedrin!!  I’m sure it will be fun – it has to since it is Fun Friday!!!

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

 

Fitness – Food – Fun