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Taking it Easy (3/8 – 3/14)

March 14, 2015 Kim 26 Comments

This week I took several days off because my legs were tired and I’m trying to rest some before next Saturday!

Sunday 3/8 – 45 sit-ups with my feet propped on the door.

Monday 3/9 – 45 rear leg lifts with band.

After one side has been worked over, it’s time to switch and hit the other side.

I did Turbo Jam – Lower Body Jam & Ab Jam – both fun workouts!!

Tuesday 3/10 – 45 reverse lunge to warrior 3.

I love how many muscles are involved in these 2 moves. And the balance challenge always makes me happy!!!

I did a 9 mile run in 68:35 followed by 1.2 easy miles.

Wednesday 3/11 – 45 crunches with a medicine ball toss (8 pound).

This was the start of taking a few days off since my legs felt tired. I still ended up with almost 20,000 steps after a day of cleaning and setting up at the venue.

Thursday 3/12 – 45 bent over tricep pulses.

An easy move on another day off (other than 8 hours on my feet while ironing table cloths).

Friday 3/13 – 45 pike and row on BOSU. This move is another one that Nellie (Brooklyn Active Mama) shared in her Weekly Wednesday Workout.

Wrap the band around your foot a couple times – I also ended up choking up on the band to have enough resistance.

pike your leg up and row (pull shoulder blades together)

This was a fun move because it worked so many muscle groups and had an incredible balance challenge!!!

ready to work the other side even though my abs are burning

Saturday 3/14 – 45 squats on a 30% inclined treadmill.

I really liked this move – and it was perfect since I had just finished my run!!!

have to work the other side - sorry for the backside view — have to work the other side – sorry for the backside view

(It’s been awhile since I did pictures with my shirt off but just keeping it real – back fat and all today!!!)

I did this move after running 5 miles – 36:54 followed by a nice easy mile.

4 days out of 7 off is a lot for me but I think it was time to rest!!!

Happy Saturday!

Kim

Butt, Cardio, Core, Fitness, Pull-Ups, Push-Ups, Resistance Bands, Running, Squats, Treadmill, Triceps

Digging Deep for Motivation (1/25 – 1/31)

January 31, 2015 Kim 1 Comment

This week was one of those that I had to dig deep for motivation. Most days I ended up having a good workout once I finally convinced myself to get started!!!

Sunday 1/25 – 45 single leg front and back hops.

Clearly I wobbled around a lot and didn’t always do straight front/back hops but…I did 45 on my right leg and then switched to my left for another set of 45. This move will make your legs burn and get your heart rate up!!!

Monday 1/26 – 45 triceps push-ups on the weight machine bench.

Doing these on the bench made it comparable to having my knees on the ground – the only way I can ever do 45 of this type of push-up!!!

This was a short run day – 5 miles in 40:29 followed by and easy mile.

Tuesday 1/27 – 45 crunches with feet under weight machine bar.

I tend to forget about going back to the original way I learned when doing crunches but this move really does make you work!!

I decided to hop on the treadmill but didn’t know if I wanted to run. I walked 2 miles with a 10% incline. The 3rd mile I lowered the incline and did some weighted arm holds (out to side, straight up…). I finally decided to run for 3 miles (22:00 min) and followed those up with another 1.1 miles of walking. (like I said – digging deep for motivation)

Wednesday 1/28 – 45 standing leg lifts with small ball tucked into leg.

ready (barstool just to help with balance)

Of course, I had to switch sides and do 45 more.

Using the ball really made this a bigger challenge – it forces you to squeeze your glutes/hamstrings when you lift your leg.

I did Turbo Jam – Turbo Sculpt which is a nice mix of toning with some cardio.

Then I decided to run – 8 miles (59:59) followed by 1.25 easy miles.

Thursday 1/29 – 45 second hang from pull-up bar and then 45 jumping pull-up holds. (Hunter did the pictures for me later since by the time someone was here to help with pictures I was far to sore to attempt another rep!!!)

I’m not gonna lie – 2 days later my entire upper torso area HURTS!!!!

I did a workout that I don’t think I’ve ever done before – TaeBo T3 (Total Transformation Training). I just did 2 parts of this – Ignition & Acceleration – for about 45 minutes of work. I will definitely do more of these workouts!!!

Friday 1/30 – 45 straight leg bridges with feet on a stability ball.

Another day of running – 8 miles (63:36) followed by 1.35 miles easy.

Saturday 1/31 – 45 single leg squats on wobble ball.

That side wasn’t horrible but then I had to switch to my right leg. Single leg squats are one of the moves that still hurt my leg.

down (pretty shaky - hands were flailing!) — down (pretty shaky – hands were flailing!)

Single leg squats are always a challenge but doing them on a wobble ball really makes them difficult!!

I did another Turbo Jam DVD – 3T (Totally Tubular Turbo) – this workout uses a resistance band to get some great strength work!!!

I’m hoping that next week is the week I can get back to my normal early morning workouts – that should help my overall motivation!!!

Happy Saturday!

Kim

Cardio, Core, Fitness, Lunges, Plank, Plyo, Quad, Running, Squats, Triceps

Almost Skipped a Day (10/12 – 10/18)

October 18, 2014 Kim 30 Comments

This week was one of those weeks that pretty much flew by. Every day I would think, “Oh, tomorrow will be an easier day.” Not the case but it was still a good week!!!

Sunday 10/12 – 45 squat to lunge (same leg moving) – stay low on stationary leg.

Even though I only did 3 on each side in the demo, I really did 45 on each side. My hip/quad was burning by the time I finished!!!

Monday 10/13 – 45 burpees with a hop onto a step. (Actually I did 50 because Brooke’s workout for the day called for 50 burpees as the “extra” move.

There was nothing easy about these!!!

Boomer’s Burn was a strength workout all about high reps – awesome!!!

It was also a running day – 8 miles in 59:51 + 1.5 easy miles.

Tuesday 10/14 – 45 split squats with the back foot on a step.

And, of course, I had to switch legs and do another set of 45.

I held 15 pound dumbbells the entire time. This move was not easy!

I did one of the Piyo workouts that I like – Buns.

And, Boomer’s Burn was an interval workout. It was a good one – hard!!!

I did 5.5 miles during the intervals + 2.1 easy miles.

Wednesday 10/15 – 45 sit-ups with feet on step.

Boomer’s Burn was another great strength workout!!!

I ended up just walking with a 10% incline instead of running because my right quad has been bugging me. I walked just over an hour.

Thursday 10/16 – 45 second side plank with top leg lifted.

This was not easy!!! Then I had to switch sides and do it again –

don't drop the hip! — don’t drop the hip!

I pulled out one of my favorite workouts – Turbo Jam – Fat Blaster!

Boomer’s Burn was another interval day. It started out OK but during the final interval my right quad (that has been bugging me) sort of gave out – I limped through one hard rep and decided that it was time to stop.

Friday 10/17 – 45 partner push-ups (with Hunter).

This was a fun move!!

And, this day sort of got away from me!! I didn’t get up at 5:00am since the boys were out of school. Because of that I ended up not being able to workout (probably good to rest my quad). After a full day and a neighbor’s party, I finally did this move about 9:45pm!!!

Saturday 10/18 – 45 tricep presses with feet on stool.

Hunter let me take pictures of him demonstrating the move last night even though I didn’t do it until this morning!!!

I had more rest days this week than I like but sometimes that is just how it has to be.

Happy Saturday!!

Kim

Core, Fitness, Plank, Running, Shoulders

Trying New Things (8/10-8/16)

August 16, 2014 Kim 42 Comments

As I’ve gotten older I’ve gotten more set in my ways. However, I still like to try new things. This morning I tried to make a GIF following the incredible instructions that Taylor (Lifting Revolution) shared earlier this week. (I haven’t mastered it yet!!!)

I also like to try new moves and workout programs as often as possible!!! I have a super fun new program to try next week!

Sunday 8/10 – 44 leg crunches while balancing on wobble disc.

I did keep my hands on the ground the entire time – otherwise I didn’t feel like I could work my abs or hip flexors at all because I just kept falling off!

Monday 8/11 – 44 sit-ups with feet elevated.

These are always hard for me!!!

I decided to switch my lifting program from Chalean Extreme to Les Mills Body Pump. I started with Pump & Burn and I was definitely feeling the burn by the end!!!

After lifting I ran.
8 miles in 59:20 followed by 0.35 to cool down (I was out of time!!!).

Tuesday 8/12 – 44 kneeling crunches.

This is one of those moves that isn’t big and you have to really focus on the crunch to feel it!!!

Another day of running – 10 miles in 76:54 followed by 1.8 easy miles.

Wednesday 8/13 – 44 alternating straight leg/arm dead bugs.

right leg down, right arm back — left leg down, right arm back

I tried to make this a fluid motion and not let my hands or feet touch the ground during the down part!! (Right leg extended, left leg extended = 1 rep)

Another day of lifting with Les Mills Body Pump – Pump & Shred. Not gonna lie – body pump always makes me sore and tired!!!

I wanted a little cardio but not a run so I did Turbo Jam – Cardio Party 2. Always a fun way to work out!!!

Thursday 8/14 – 44 extended plank with a wrist, elbow, shoulder touch. (Right hand touch left wrist, left hand to right wrist, right hand to left elbow…..for 1 rep!!!)

This move I got from Monique (Burpees to Bubbly) the other day as part of her 7 minute body weight upper body burner. 44 of these was a little ambitious but it was a great challenge!!!

And, 11 miles of running in 81:25 followed by 0.4 miles easy.

Friday 8/15 – 44 carwash sweeps while in plank on elbow.

I tried to keep my body as level as possible while sweeping my arms around!! (a right sweep and left sweep = 1 rep)

I needed a little break from body pump so I did Jillian Michaels KickBox Fast Fix – love working out with Jillian!!!

Saturday 8/16 – 44 straight leg crunches with feet on a stability ball.

Today was another day of running (gotta keep my miles up a little longer!!!).
12 miles in 85:45 followed by 1.25 easy miles.

41 hard miles plus 3.8 easy miles for a close to 50 mile week. Probably need to bump that up next week but the whole time factor gets in my way!!

Happy Saturday!

Kim

Back, Butt, Core, Fitness, Lunges, Running

A Little Bit of Everything!! (6/1-6/7)

June 7, 2014 Kim 33 Comments

This week was full of running, weights, kettle bells for the daily 44s and of course – Hunter’s half marathon!!!

Sunday 6/1 – 44 standing chest presses with kettle bell (17 pounds).

Then it was 7 miles in 53:16 + 2 easy miles.

Monday 6/2 – 44 pile squat with kettle bell row (20 pounds).

Because I was so sore from all of last weeks workouts I thought about not lifting but…..

I did Turbo Jam Cardio Party 3 to kind of work out the kinks. Then I was ready to go with Chalean Extreme Burn Circuit 3 (heavy shoulder work – joy!!!).

Tuesday 6/3 – 44 Russian twists with kettle bell (14 pounds).

I counted a right-left-right as 1 rep. Russian twists are never my favorite and adding the KB made them really hard for me!!!

And, it was another running day!!
15 miles in 1:56.37 followed by an easy 0.75 miles.

Wednesday 6/3 – 44 jump squats with kettle bell behind my head (20 pounds).

I had a video but technical issues so I went with the picture instead. Just know that jumping and landing in a squat without beating myself to death with the KB was quit challenging!!!

This was a double workout day!!!

First, Chalean Extreme Burn Circuit 1 – thankfully it wasn’t quite as painful as last week!!!

Then, I had to run since it was National Running Day!!!
5 miles in 34:56 + 2.3 easy miles.

Thursday 6/5 – 44 box step-ups with kettle bell (20 pounds). This is a move that Josie @ Yum Yucky did the other day (minus the kettle bell) as part of her full body fat burning challenge.

And after my left leg was shaking then I had to do a quick stretch and switch sides!!!

This move was HARD!!!

I did a DVD that I haven’t done in ages – Quick Fix Total Mix. This has 9, 10 minute workouts. I only did 6 because that’s all I was feeling – 2 different ab workouts, 2 for the butt and 2 for legs and arms!

Friday 6/6 – 44 alternating lateral lunges with kettle bell – figure 8s (20 pounds).