How do you like NROL Strength I? I don't recall seeing any of your workouts posted. I'm thinking of venturing back into NROL once I finish this module of Power Training. The Strength I is what I was looking at. Interested to see what you think.
Sounds like things are going great in here, Christina. What a great idea to mix things up so you don't get bored. I'm scaling back to 3 lifting workouts a week using Built for Show for the moment.
I've been really watching Bree's log becasuse she's doing Built for Show. It looks really intersting.
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How do you like NROL Strength I? I don't recall seeing any of your workouts posted. I'm thinking of venturing back into NROL once I finish this module of Power Training. The Strength I is what I was looking at. Interested to see what you think.
The Strength I workouts are sprinkled in with everything else in here. I really like it. I find it really interesting to do sets of 6-1-6-1-12. It's amazing to me how much lighter the second set of 6 feel after pushing heavier weight for one rep. I've been doing the 1 reps near or at my 1 rep max.
I just did a somewhat crossfit...
Three Rounds:
30 seconds jump over a bench from side to side
25 squats
30 seconds mountain climbers
25 KB swings (with a dumbbell)
The original called for 5 rounds and 200 meter runs instead of jumping and mountain climbers. But, I really didn't want to run. I figured as long as I was getting my heart rate up, it was all good. And the jumping and climbing sure did get that up!
Tomorrow I'm going to do Strength I-C. I love this one. It's got all the deadlifts (so, Elizabeth, I'll let you know what I'm DLing within the next couple of days...).
Elisabeth - I was so excited about my 200# DL, then I went to that thread (per Tom's suggestion) and felt stupid posting it - and I think it was around 1.4 for me??? This is why we say not to compete, just strive to improve yourself...
I do think that comparing yourself to others can be dangerous. I look at it this way (or try to), compare what you're doing this week to what you were doing last week. The real challenge is to improve that.
I do think that comparing yourself to others can be dangerous. I look at it this way (or try to), compare what you're doing this week to what you were doing last week. The real challenge is to improve that.
Yes, I agree that it can be dangerous. That competitive streak can get us into trouble. When I saw Bytsi and Celeste's numbers I felt like a wimp and I had this urge just to get to those numbers. But I can only do what I can do and I don't want to get hurt.
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I just did a somewhat crossfit...
Three Rounds:
30 seconds jump over a bench from side to side
25 squats
30 seconds mountain climbers
25 KB swings (with a dumbbell)
I'm stealing this for my warmup before today's workout. I hate the cardio machine warmups. I may not do three rounds, though, and throw in some jump rope.
I do think that comparing yourself to others can be dangerous. I look at it this way (or try to), compare what you're doing this week to what you were doing last week. The real challenge is to improve that.
I'll third that (I think?). I've finally come to that conclusion after seeing it mentioned here a number of times . It can help with my outlook, too, since when I compare I generally find myself at the short end.
I'm so glad you're all better and filling up your log with excellent exercise stuff. You're looking awesome in here!
Thanks! And hasn't it been just an amazing weekend? I don't want to go to work tomorrow just based on the weather.
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I swear I am going to cut and paste your log and do the workouts. They look like so much fun. In a brutal way.
And I am thoroughly chastened on the DL thing, I am just slinking off and keeping quiet until I can lift 1.5. Humpf.
They really are brutal; I love it. Feel free to steal anything from in here!
I did my deadlifts...I'll post the whole workout below, but, for what it's worth, I ended up with 1 rep at 175. That's a new high for me. I have no idea what it calculates out to, and surprisingly, I don't care. All I know is that it's 20lbs heavier than last time, which is what I compare to.
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Looking good in here Christina!!!
Elisabeth - I was so excited about my 200# DL, then I went to that thread (per Tom's suggestion) and felt stupid posting it - and I think it was around 1.4 for me??? This is why we say not to compete, just strive to improve yourself...
Thanks Bytsi. Now if only I could get my food in check again. It's always something. I think I'll be really happy when this month is over. I feel like I've made little to no progress.
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I do think that comparing yourself to others can be dangerous. I look at it this way (or try to), compare what you're doing this week to what you were doing last week. The real challenge is to improve that.
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Yes, I agree that it can be dangerous. That competitive streak can get us into trouble. When I saw Bytsi and Celeste's numbers I felt like a wimp and I had this urge just to get to those numbers. But I can only do what I can do and I don't want to get hurt.
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I'll third that (I think?). I've finally come to that conclusion after seeing it mentioned here a number of times . It can help with my outlook, too, since when I compare I generally find myself at the short end.
I'm right on board with this. I'm certainly competive. I've found that comparing myself with where I was last week/last month really keeps me going.
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I'm stealing this for my warmup before today's workout. I hate the cardio machine warmups. I may not do three rounds, though, and throw in some jump rope.
I never thought to use it as a warm up. What a good idea. Definitely not for three rounds though. It about killed me!
Ok, so here's my weekend's worth of workouts...
Strength 1-C
Deadlifts:
6 @ 145lbs
1 @ 165lbs
6 @ 155lbs
1 @ 175lbs
10 @ 135lbs
So this was suppposed to be sets of 6-1-6-10-15, but I really wanted to push weight again, so I swapped out the 15 for a 1. I'm glad I did!
RDL
3 sets @ 95lbs 10, 8, 8
Static Lunge w/ bar:
2 sets 8 @ 45lbs
Good Mornings:
2 sets 8 @ 45lbs
Hanging Leg Lifts, pike position:
2 sets 8
And, Strenght 1-D
Chin Ups:
6
1 w/negative
5
1 w/negative
Oops...I totally forgot to do the 10-12 lat pulldowns to finish this set.
Wow, Christina! There is a lot of red in here. And what about those deadlifts? Amazing.
Thanks!
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WOW! What an amazing workout! I am sorta speechless....
Thanks!
It really felt great. And today...wow...I'm really sore! Not much more to add except that I didn't cook last night as I planned. I ended up doing much needed laundry at BFs house instead. I did manage to make some quinoa for breakfast and chop up some turkey ham to put in a salad for lunch. And I have fruit for snacks (apples and peanut butter--a constant favorite). I'm leaving work at 2 today for an appointment and am taking the rest of the day off, so I'll get the rest of my cooking in tonight.
I have to mention that I really love quinoa! My trainer suggested that I try it because I'm in a food funk. So I cooked some up, mixed in some vanilla, cinnamon, and protein powder, and topped it with frozen raspberries. It's really good! I made a big batch for the week.
It really felt great. And today...wow...I'm really sore! Not much more to add except that I didn't cook last night as I planned. I ended up doing much needed laundry at BFs house instead. I did manage to make some quinoa for breakfast and chop up some turkey ham to put in a salad for lunch. And I have fruit for snacks (apples and peanut butter--a constant favorite). I'm leaving work at 2 today for an appointment and am taking the rest of the day off, so I'll get the rest of my cooking in tonight.
AND you'll get to enjoy the awesome weather, right? That workout looks amazing, btw. Lots of red in there! You're continuing to inspire me .
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I have to mention that I really love quinoa! My trainer suggested that I try it because I'm in a food funk. So I cooked some up, mixed in some vanilla, cinnamon, and protein powder, and topped it with frozen raspberries. It's really good! I made a big batch for the week.
That sounds VERY yummy. I haven't thought of having quinoa for breakfast. I'm going to have to try that!
That's a great question...it's a grain. I usually see it as a substitution for rice--it's smaller than rice and kind of pops when you bite into it. Either way, it's got a pretty decent protein and fiber content when compared to rice or my typical breakfast of oatmeal. And, it's surprisingly good. I bought some thinking that I'd try it without knowing exactly what to expect. I'm glad I did.
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AND you'll get to enjoy the awesome weather, right? That workout looks amazing, btw. Lots of red in there! You're continuing to inspire me .
That sounds VERY yummy. I haven't thought of having quinoa for breakfast. I'm going to have to try that!
Thanks!
I am going to enjoy the weather afterwards. After reading your log, I'm tempted to get a jump rope as one of the many ways to get myself outside today...And there'll probably also be a trip to the dog park...
I modified a recipe from the Eating Clean cookbook and came up with the idea for the quinoa. The original called for a mixture of quinoa and steal oats and had raisins instead of fruit. I'm not a big fan of raisins, so I swapped that out. And I didn't have any steel oats, so meh. It worked out pretty good though!
The quinoa sounds yummy! I'm usually a steel cut oats kinda girl, but may have to try that out for some variety (when I start adding more starchy carbs back into my plan, that is!)
The quinoa sounds yummy! I'm usually a steel cut oats kinda girl, but may have to try that out for some variety (when I start adding more starchy carbs back into my plan, that is!)
Thanks!
I like steel cut oats too, and thought that I had some, which is why I didn't get more and ended up just cutting it out of the recipe.
I do think that comparing yourself to others can be dangerous. I look at it this way (or try to), compare what you're doing this week to what you were doing last week. The real challenge is to improve that.
Oh, I'm not really comparing myself and I certainly won't hurt myself trying to do 225# today.
I know you all don't know me very well, but at this time 4 years ago, I couldn't get out of a chair without using my arms to push myself up. I am just delighted to be lifting weights and in such good shape, for me. Just having a discussion about deadlift weights is fun--for this person who has never been athletic at all.
I'm just in awe that my body can do this at all after 25 years of chronic hepatitis, at 46 years. And so very thankful. : )
Oh, I'm not really comparing myself and I certainly won't hurt myself trying to do 225# today.
I know you all don't know me very well, but at this time 4 years ago, I couldn't get out of a chair without using my arms to push myself up. I am just delighted to be lifting weights and in such good shape, for me. Just having a discussion about deadlift weights is fun--for this person who has never been athletic at all.
I'm just in awe that my body can do this at all after 25 years of chronic hepatitis, at 46 years. And so very thankful. : )
I'm so glad that you mentioned that. The body is an amazing thing. And the things we're able to overcome is really outstanding. Yours is one of the stories that really inspire me.
I agree, the weight discussion is fun. I'm always excited to see what other people are lifting too--sometime shocked and amazed by what other people are lifting!
In other news, I started new meds yesterday that may or may not affect my appetite and weight. It doesn't tell me which direction it may or may not affect me. We'll see what happens.
Oh, I'm not really comparing myself and I certainly won't hurt myself trying to do 225# today.
I know you all don't know me very well, but at this time 4 years ago, I couldn't get out of a chair without using my arms to push myself up. I am just delighted to be lifting weights and in such good shape, for me. Just having a discussion about deadlift weights is fun--for this person who has never been athletic at all.
I'm just in awe that my body can do this at all after 25 years of chronic hepatitis, at 46 years. And so very thankful. : )
That's awesome! Who said we can't be fabulous in our 40s?
I need to buy some quinoa. That sounds really good. And nice job on the DLs!
I had my last workout with my trainer last night. I'm a little sad about it being the last one for now. I'm sure that I'll do more sessions with her again at some point. And, she did mention that she and her sister do a boot camp starting in May, which might be something to consider.
Here's what we did last night (I think I've got all of it. She's emailing me the workouts, so I'll know for sure later this weekend):
Superset x2:
25 fast squats, pushing medicine ball overhead
25 fast squats on two bosu balls
Superset:
12 leg extensions
12 leg extensions, pushing the weight away quickly--kind of like a jump
12 leg extensions
12 donkey kick things each leg x2
Superset x2
12 Single arm bench press using swiss ball as a "pillow"--so, head and shoulders on the ball, rest of body in a bridge position almost like laying on an invisible bench.
15 Kettlebell swings
Superset x2
15 set ups each leg--fast
30 seconds shoulder press each arm
10 hanging oblique leg raises each side
10 hanging leg lifts pike position
Hold pike for 10 seconds
Food has been much better this week and I'm back to my starting point for the month. I'm happy about that, but really wish that I could have made more progress. Although, I do have to say that the strength increases were definitely there, so maybe that's what I'll focus on for the month.
Today I'm going to get some HIIT in or something during lunch because I took Monday and Tuesday off. I'm still getting used to the new meds and am getting a little light-headed from time to time, so I'm still in take it easy mode, working my way up. Oh, and apparently the appetite side effect is loss of appetite, which I'm experiencing. I have to remind myself to eat. Which reminds me....I need to go eat!
Yeah, nope, that wasn't all we did. I totally forgot about the arm-hell she put me through. I just made coffee and was reminded of it...
Superset x2:
12 Close Grip bench presses, bar to belly button
12 tricep curl things laying down on bench
Bicep curl hell x2 no freaking rest between sets:
12 Regular bicep curls w/bar
12 curls bottom half (so, starting in the down position and going up to belly button only)
12 curls upper half (starting in up position and going down to belly button-level)
10 seconds hold @ 90 degrees
Crap...I somehow managed to forget the most horrific part of last night's workout. We also did 2 sets of 12 of hold 2 dbs, bring arms up to parallel to the floor w/straight arms, pull dbs into chest, push out, lower arms, repeat. It totally reminded me of YTWL in that I was using the 7.5lb dbs and it really sucked!
In Shelly's honor, here's today's workout:
2 rounds
1 minute walking lunges on treadmill at an incline
21 lat pulldowns
21 squats
21 tricep push ups
21 pushups
followed by 2 sets 20 Swiss ball crunches and 1 set 10 lower body Russian twist things each side. Then stretching.
If I had looked that the actual CF WOD today, it would have been very similar:
Walking lunge 100 ft.
21 Pull-ups
21 Sit-ups
Walking lunge 100 ft.
18 Pull-ups
18 Sit-ups
Walking lunge 100 ft.
15 Pull-ups
15 Sit-ups
Walking lunge 100 ft.
12 Pull-ups
12 Sit-ups
Walking lunge 100 ft.
9 Pull-ups
9 Sit-ups
Walking Lunge 100 ft.
6 Pull-ups
6 Sit-ups
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