Core, Fitness

A Ginormous Thank-You to All Teachers!!!!!

First off, the 43 today was a plank with an alternate shoulder touch.

Plank – Alternate shoulder touch

I counted 1 rep as touching my right hand to my left shoulder and then my left hand to my right shoulder.  It ended up being quite a long time to hold plank – especially since most of the time was just on one arm.  I had to squeeze my butt really hard to keep from rocking when I picked up each arm.  I set myself up so that I could look over and see my reflection so I could occasionally check on my form.  Overall – a great 43!

The rest of my work-out was Chalean Extreme (Beach Body) Push Circuit 3.  (chest and back today)

I have to say that I think we should all take every opportunity we have to thank the teachers we know.  They work HARD!!!!  Yesterday I spent the day teaching 1st grade and I barely had time to pee (which wasn’t a huge deal since I didn’t have time to refill my water!).  I came home at the end of the day – right after I put all of my little friends on the bus – looking like this

Exhausted!!!

Truly, I was more tired at the end of the day yesterday than I was the other day after I ran 10 miles in just over an hour!!!  And…I didn’t even have to get the room ready for the next day, do lesson plans, grade papers……

So – THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE HARD-WORKING, DEDICATED TEACHERS!!! You are very much appreciated!

Happy Wednesday!

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

Butt, Fitness, Running, Shoulders

Running – My Favorite!!!

Today’s 43 was a double – upper and lower body parts all in one fun move!  I did a curtsy lunge with a front raise.  The front raise was a killer!!! (I used an 8 pound dumbbell for all 43).

Ready – Curtsy lunge with front raise

Start with all of your weight on the front leg (in the heel) and the dumbbell (if you want to use one) in the same hand – right & right or left & left.

Curtsy Lunge & front raise

Lunge back and to side while lifting arm in front.  Lower arm as you push off of front heel to return to start.  I did 43 on my right side and then 43 on the left side.

The really funny thing about my 43 and the rest of my work-out….same muscle groups – Good Times!!!  I did Chalean Extreme ( Beach Body) Push Circuit 2 – all shoulders and lunges!!!  The happy news – I actually lifted 17.5 pound dumbbells on all of the different overhead shoulder presses today.  That is my record!!!  The reason I can do the 1/2 pound increment is I use these weights (Bowflex).

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells

 

They can adjust from 5 pounds to 52.5 pounds – a true space saver!!!

 

 

 

 

 

After lifting I decided to run again today.  I rarely run 2 days in a row anymore because of injury issues.  However, I’m having a test later today (still on my problem hip) so I probably won’t run again until I learn the results of the test.

I ran a 5K.  It was pretty good – should have started faster!!!

5K – 17:48

Happy Monday!!!

Kim

Fitness, Push-Ups, Running

Bonus Hour – Awesome!!

I like the fall  time change because I love the extra hour to sleep! I’m sure tonight at dinner when it is already dark I will have other thoughts!  Oh well – I’m just happy it is sunny and fairly warm today!!

This morning I realized that it has been awhile since I did some type of push-up for my 43 so I decided to do something about that!! I put a medicine ball under my feet

Feet on Medicine Ball Push-Ups

and did my push-ups, all 43of them!!!  Here is a lovely shot of the down part of the push-up:

Come on – push!!!

They were tough!!  I’m pretty sure my face was bright red but I eeked out all 43!

After the push-ups I ran.  10 miles in 63:48 – WooHoo!!!

Yesterday, Chris was the MC for a friend’s retirement from the Guard.  I had to get a couple of pictures because as much as I love him in his flight suit, I love to see him all dressed up!!!

All dressed up

For some reason he never wants to smile when he has on his blues – weird funny!  But…..I actually got a true smile:

My favorite (even though it is fuzzy)!

Off to do laundry, roast a chicken and tutor some algebra and trig!!

Have a super Sunday!!

Kim

Butt, Fitness, Quad

Duck Dynasty Delight

I think I might have a new favorite show – Duck Dynasty!!!  Last night, Jordan and I watched some of the old episodes and laughed ourselves silly!  This morning I read a friend’s facebook status about the cast and learned how truly down-to-earth the family really is.  Plus they have a great message to share!

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Si’s Tea Party (I loved this episode!!!)

I decided that my 43 today should have something to do with ducks – doesn’t everyone choose exercises based on TV shows?!  So…I duck-walked!!!! I did 10 duck-steps for each rep so a total of 430 duck-walk steps to achieve my 43!  I’m sure my quads will really thank me later – they were screaming by about #10!

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I did sort-of feel like a duck with the little waddle going!!!  :Happy:

Other than the 43, today is my off day so now it’s just time to get caught up around the house (and maybe watch a couple more episodes of Duck Dynasty with the boys!!!!).

Have a super Saturday!!!

Kim

Fitness – Food – Fun