So I joined a Spin Class.
At first I thought it was the greatest idea I had ever had, so I talked a few friends in to joining me. Then as the class loomed closer I got more and more nervous and was pretty sure it was the worst idea I ever had. I hate riding bikes. What was I thinking??
My first class proved me correct. I hate riding bikes. That seat HURTS! The whole class all I could think about was getting off of that horrible seat. The instructor told us that we would get used to it after a few classes, and the pain took my mind off of how much my legs hurt. We were all covered in sweat and completely exhausted by the end of the 45 minutes, but as soon as I tenderly got off of the seat and the numbness started to go away, I knew I was in love.
I couldn't wait until the next class!
Fortunately the instructor was right. You do get used to the seat and every class my butt hurts less. Not to mention how much tighter my legs and butt are too. Spin class is amazing! It is an incredible workout where I can challenge myself to go further than I did in the last class. I love it so much I signed up for a second class and now go twice a week.
Combined with my clean eating, gym sessions, and yoga classes starting soon I am pretty confident I will once again fit into my size 2 clothes that don't fit right now. Thank goodness for great ideas!
I was out of town for 4 days this past week and couldn't wait to get home to visit the gym for a good workout. My friend's condo has a gym that I visited on Wednesday night, but it wasn't very good. I only did 20 minutes of cardio and about 20 minutes of weights. I missed my workouts on Thursday and Friday, and after driving 7 hours on Saturday to get home I talked my husband into joining my dog and I for a walk/run along the boardwalk. It was a beautiful night!
So I just wanted to leave you with this inspiration for the week.
Still don't have time to workout?
It's Friday! It's Friday!
I had a crazy week. Yesterday I had tears in my eyes as my class rode on the bus back to the school after swimming lessons because I was so stressed out! Nothing went right on Thursday.
But forget that because it's Friday!
Highlights of my week:
1) I finished reading The Hunger Games, and Catching Fire, and am nearing about 3/4 of the way through Mockingjay. I love these novels! I watched The Hunger Games over Spring Break (Yes, I watched the movie before reading the book *gasp*) and loved the first novel the most, but they are all great!
2) The first week of the 10K Step Challenge ended and I walked 128 235 steps in one week! I had the most steps out of 11 participants. No wonder my feet are always tired at the end of the day.
3) My visit with my brother and parents last night. My brother lives out of town 20 days of the month so although we don't see each other a lot I really enjoy when the family is all together.
4) Starting intervals at the gym. OUCH! But soooo good and will help me blast my last 10 pounds of fat that I think I need to lose.
5) I can't think of a 5....my week was crazy, stressful, and I'm glad it's Friday! I have lots going on this weekend.
Day 3 targets triceps, biceps, and abs!
I do 3 sets of 12 reps of a tricep, bicep, and ab exercise before moving onto the next.
BICEPS:
-Supinated bicep curl
-Hammer curl
-Incline bicep curl
-Cable curl
-Bicep machine (I sometimes just do a curl with a dumbell instead)
TRICEPS:
-Overhead press (I stand on a BOSU ball)
-Skull crushers
-Kickbacks
-Cable press
-Dips
ABS:
-Bicycle
-Reverse crunch (lifting butt off floor)
-Pilates 100
-Crunches
-Crunches on BOSU ball
(or any variation you like!)
I throw ABS in with arms because it is a quick workout.
Day two of super sets focuses on legs and shoulders!
Do 3 sets of 12-15 reps of each leg and shoulder exercise before moving onto the next.
LEGS SHOULDERS
-Squat on BOSU ball -Hold kettlebell and raise it
on the up position of the squat
-Lunges -Shoulder press after the lunge
-Press (two legs) - Rear delt with dumbell
-Press (single leg) -Lateral raise with dumbells
-Leg extension -Landmine press
-Hamstring -Front raise with dumbells
I did this one today and can feel the burn in my legs! Love it!
I have had a bunch of people ask me what I do at the gym lately, so I decided to blog about my Back and Chest workout. I mentioned before that I love super sets because they get you sweating and you can fly through a workout in a short amount of time (if you want).
My super sets are broken into three days and I always start with Back and Chest.
3-6 sets/8-15 reps/60-90 second rest
BACK CHEST
-Chin ups - Bench press (can also do this on a ball instead)
-Rows -Incline bench press
-Cable or machine row -Machine press
-Lat pulldown (can do wide grip, -Flys (can use a bench or ball)
narrow grip,or underhand on
the bar)
-Alternating hand lat pulldown -Push ups
I do 12-15 reps of the back exercise and then 12-15 reps of the chest exercise for 3 sets, then rest before moving onto the next set.
This is my favorite workout day!
