I'm trying out posting from my shiny new mobile... No idea how to do a carriage return though... Any way, i went to the gym this morning and did the following...
Stepper: interval program (3) level 6, 10 minutes
30 minute spin class
Stability ball plank 30 seconds
Stability ball roll out x 12
4 sets
I'm fairly miserable at the moment, everything seems a bit pointless to be honest, but i'm going to just try and keep plodding along until the cloud lifts...
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Friday, 7 May 2010
Saturday, 1 May 2010
Saturday 2010-05-01
First day of May then... to celebrate I did the Saturday morning spin class. I'd not done spin for a couple of weeks, and I've not done a Saturday morning class for a really long time - mainly because it's 45 minutes rather than the usual half an hour. You might think that's only a 15-minute difference... but 15 minutes is a long time when your legs are screaming, the air-con is not working, and you're out of breath and sweaty!
I really enjoyed it though, might try and make Saturday morning spin class more often!
I really enjoyed it though, might try and make Saturday morning spin class more often!
Friday, 16 April 2010
Friday 2010-04-16
Managed to get to the gym in time for Spin this morning, which was pretty good.
It was a pretty tough class, with more upper body work than I'm used to so I may be a little sore tomorrow. Still, I guess that's the general plan with these things!
Am hoping to keep up the exercise over the weekend, as the photos from last weekend are still haunting me Must. Lose. Weight.
It was a pretty tough class, with more upper body work than I'm used to so I may be a little sore tomorrow. Still, I guess that's the general plan with these things!
Am hoping to keep up the exercise over the weekend, as the photos from last weekend are still haunting me Must. Lose. Weight.
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Wednesday 2010-04-14
Felt like absolute crap this morning, I was so tired it was a real struggle to get out of bed, and then I spent the whole morning at work trying not to fall asleep. I toyed with the idea of not going to Spin class at the gym, but I knew I had to go back at some point. So I consoled myself with the promise that perhaps a bit of exercise would perk me up a bit.
It was nice to go back actually; I'd been dreading it for weeks because I knew everyone would be all "hello stranger" but actually they were really nice. The instructor was bonkers as usual, and worked us really hard. I left the class feeling knackered, but smiling.
The best part was when I said I'd had to come back cos I'd put on half a stone, and one of the ladies told me it didn't look like I'd put on weight. Win!
Going in tomorrow to do some other stuff... not sure whether to go for cardio or weights. I've damaged/inflamed the tendon on the top of my right foot, so running on the treadmill is probably a bad idea since the doctor told me to rest it. Perhaps I'll hook out some of my PT program sheets and do one of those...
It was nice to go back actually; I'd been dreading it for weeks because I knew everyone would be all "hello stranger" but actually they were really nice. The instructor was bonkers as usual, and worked us really hard. I left the class feeling knackered, but smiling.
The best part was when I said I'd had to come back cos I'd put on half a stone, and one of the ladies told me it didn't look like I'd put on weight. Win!
Going in tomorrow to do some other stuff... not sure whether to go for cardio or weights. I've damaged/inflamed the tendon on the top of my right foot, so running on the treadmill is probably a bad idea since the doctor told me to rest it. Perhaps I'll hook out some of my PT program sheets and do one of those...
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Wednesday 21st
Well I missed the gym Monday and Tuesday because of work, so I've tried to make up for it a little today.
Spin at lunch today, and it was a really tough one. My legs felt really shaky when I was done, which was good but also a little weird getting back to work!
This evening I've come home and focussed on my abs. First I did a set of hanging leg raises on my pull-up bar, and then I did this "8 Minute Abs" video on YouTube. Man alive, did it hurt! I might start doing that one more often.
Am holding off on doing the usual upper-body exercises this evening, as I'm planning to actually get to the gym in the morning and do my program, which has a fair bit of upper-body work in it.
I think my diet is getting better, in that I'm making an effort not to just spend all morning eating. I'm slowly (begrudgingly) cutting back on the chocolate, and doing my best with the fizzy drinks. I bought a multi-pack of Dorset Cereals at the weekend, so I've been eating one of those for breakfast with a yogurt, and it's kept me more full through the morning. Between that and being busy at work I've not been snacking like there's no tomorrow. It got to a point there where I would get to lunch time and not be the least bit hungry because I'd been eating all morning! So it seems to be going better. I certainly feel like my stomach is smaller/less bloated the last couple of days. I'm hoping to have lost either weight or inches this weekend when it comes to the dreaded weigh-in...
Spin at lunch today, and it was a really tough one. My legs felt really shaky when I was done, which was good but also a little weird getting back to work!
This evening I've come home and focussed on my abs. First I did a set of hanging leg raises on my pull-up bar, and then I did this "8 Minute Abs" video on YouTube. Man alive, did it hurt! I might start doing that one more often.
Am holding off on doing the usual upper-body exercises this evening, as I'm planning to actually get to the gym in the morning and do my program, which has a fair bit of upper-body work in it.
I think my diet is getting better, in that I'm making an effort not to just spend all morning eating. I'm slowly (begrudgingly) cutting back on the chocolate, and doing my best with the fizzy drinks. I bought a multi-pack of Dorset Cereals at the weekend, so I've been eating one of those for breakfast with a yogurt, and it's kept me more full through the morning. Between that and being busy at work I've not been snacking like there's no tomorrow. It got to a point there where I would get to lunch time and not be the least bit hungry because I'd been eating all morning! So it seems to be going better. I certainly feel like my stomach is smaller/less bloated the last couple of days. I'm hoping to have lost either weight or inches this weekend when it comes to the dreaded weigh-in...
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Wednesday 7th
Another morning where I just couldn't get out of bed in time! Am thinking I'll need to re-think my workout plan if I'm going to keep skipping the morning stuff!
Any way, I went to Spin at lunch. The instructor had noticed my absence from classes this week, so made a point of making it a pretty difficult class. Enjoyed it though.
I'm such an idiot, I know I feel better once I drag myself to the gym and workout, I just don't have the mental strength to get myself out of bed and on my way there! Must. Do. Better.
Any way, I went to Spin at lunch. The instructor had noticed my absence from classes this week, so made a point of making it a pretty difficult class. Enjoyed it though.
I'm such an idiot, I know I feel better once I drag myself to the gym and workout, I just don't have the mental strength to get myself out of bed and on my way there! Must. Do. Better.
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Wednesday 16th
PT session this morning. I arrived a little early and did some cardio, but not enough that it's worth recording.
My trainer was in her usual bubbly mood, and we did a run-through of my program. You know, the horrible one with the hex bar and the pain. Apparently because I've been doing it for 2 weeks it's time the weights and some of the reps went up. Yeah.
Warm-up:
Squat & arm raise
Leg Swings
Windmills
Lunge & floor touch
Crunch & heel tap x 12
Ball plank toe touch x 12
Ball cobra 30 second hold with external rotation
Hex bar squats 27.5kg x 6
Side squat/step-up with leg raise 2x10kg x 12 each side
Sprintees x 20 (can't do ball jumps as I have a gammy ankle)
2 sets
Ball hamstring curls with arms up x 12
Hex bar deadlifts 27.5kg x 6
Stability ball back extension x 20 (now with arms extended)
2 sets
We didn't have time to run through the rest of the program, but she did show me some alternatives to do if the equipemnt I need is in use so that's handy.
I went back at lunch and did spin, which was painful but bloody good fun actually. Left with a big smile on my face!
My trainer was in her usual bubbly mood, and we did a run-through of my program. You know, the horrible one with the hex bar and the pain. Apparently because I've been doing it for 2 weeks it's time the weights and some of the reps went up. Yeah.
Warm-up:
Squat & arm raise
Leg Swings
Windmills
Lunge & floor touch
Crunch & heel tap x 12
Ball plank toe touch x 12
Ball cobra 30 second hold with external rotation
Hex bar squats 27.5kg x 6
Side squat/step-up with leg raise 2x10kg x 12 each side
Sprintees x 20 (can't do ball jumps as I have a gammy ankle)
2 sets
Ball hamstring curls with arms up x 12
Hex bar deadlifts 27.5kg x 6
Stability ball back extension x 20 (now with arms extended)
2 sets
We didn't have time to run through the rest of the program, but she did show me some alternatives to do if the equipemnt I need is in use so that's handy.
I went back at lunch and did spin, which was painful but bloody good fun actually. Left with a big smile on my face!
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Wednesday 9th
I had a late start this morning, as I wanted to do the lunchtime spin class at the gym. I still got there early for the class though, so I did some cardio beforehand...
Rowing - 500 metres in 2.13 minutes.
Cross trainer - 5 minutes at level 5
30 minute spin class
Swimming - 24 lengths
I also spent a few minutes in the steam room, and sat in the spa pool for a while before getting changed as well.
I came back to the gym in the evening to do Body Pump. Since I managed most of the tracks with no problems on Monday, I decided I could stand to put my weights up a bit in some places... Plus the class was over-booked so I could only use one bar, and couldn't be bothered to keep changing my weights around!
warm-up 7.5kg
Squats 20kg (!)
Chest 10kg
Glutes, back & hamstrings 12.5kg
Triceps 5kg plus tricep dips
Biceps 5kg
Lunges 7.5kg
Abs 5kg plate
Weirdly, I put my squats weight up higher than I've ever managed before - and managed the whole track without having to stop or skip any reps. I might put it up again when I go to Friday's class!
All in all a pretty good day - though I did spend a bit too much time sitting about on the sofa, and my lunch was pretty bad. Still need to work on the old diet!
Rowing - 500 metres in 2.13 minutes.
Cross trainer - 5 minutes at level 5
30 minute spin class
Swimming - 24 lengths
I also spent a few minutes in the steam room, and sat in the spa pool for a while before getting changed as well.
I came back to the gym in the evening to do Body Pump. Since I managed most of the tracks with no problems on Monday, I decided I could stand to put my weights up a bit in some places... Plus the class was over-booked so I could only use one bar, and couldn't be bothered to keep changing my weights around!
warm-up 7.5kg
Squats 20kg (!)
Chest 10kg
Glutes, back & hamstrings 12.5kg
Triceps 5kg plus tricep dips
Biceps 5kg
Lunges 7.5kg
Abs 5kg plate
Weirdly, I put my squats weight up higher than I've ever managed before - and managed the whole track without having to stop or skip any reps. I might put it up again when I go to Friday's class!
All in all a pretty good day - though I did spend a bit too much time sitting about on the sofa, and my lunch was pretty bad. Still need to work on the old diet!
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Wednesday 22nd
Gym before work, decided to do part of my program again (I don't have time before a normal work day to fit in the whole thing).
Reverse BOSU squats x 20
Front/side lunges x 10 each side
Stork Stance x 10 each side
Reverse BOSU squats 8+8kg x 12
BOSU lunges 8+8kg x 12 each side
3 sets
Box jumps, 3 risers x 12
Single leg deadlifts, 14kg x 12 each side
3 sets
Reverse crunch x 12
Straight-leg heel taps x 12 (no rest between exercises)
2 sets
And then also Spin at lunch.
Am seeing my trainer tomorrow morning, we're using the TRX, I am actually really looking forward to it!
Reverse BOSU squats x 20
Front/side lunges x 10 each side
Stork Stance x 10 each side
Reverse BOSU squats 8+8kg x 12
BOSU lunges 8+8kg x 12 each side
3 sets
Box jumps, 3 risers x 12
Single leg deadlifts, 14kg x 12 each side
3 sets
Reverse crunch x 12
Straight-leg heel taps x 12 (no rest between exercises)
2 sets
And then also Spin at lunch.
Am seeing my trainer tomorrow morning, we're using the TRX, I am actually really looking forward to it!
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Wednesday 15th
Gym before work:
reverse BOSU squats x 20
stork stance
incline chest press x 12 (4+4kg for 2 sets then 6+6kg for 1)
split stance low row x 12, 7.5kg
3 sets
criss-cross abs x 4 sets of 12
rowing machine 1000 meters, 4:51.4 (took a tenth of a second off my time there)
reverse crunch x 12
straight leg heel taps x 12
2 sets
Spin at lunch
Friday, 10 July 2009
Friday 10th
Was debating going to the gym before work this morning... but ultimately decided against it after yesterday's triple workout ouchiness.
I did spin at lunch though, which was fun but sweaty. It felt a lot harder than usual. Yowch!
I did spin at lunch though, which was fun but sweaty. It felt a lot harder than usual. Yowch!
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Wednesday 8th
Today I did lunch time Spin. It seemed a lot more hardcore than normal, really tiring! My hamstrings are still aching from Monday and Tuesday too so it was a bit tricky!
Am now watching a Turbulence Training seminar which is very interesting.
The eating is getting better; I'm still substituting other fizzy drinks for Coke, but that's easing off. And I'm still craving sweet things but getting better at ignoring it. It's easier at home in the evenings because I can clean my teeth and then find something different to do! At work I just have to sit at my desk and ride it out... perhaps I should start taking toothpaste and a toothbrush to work!
Am now watching a Turbulence Training seminar which is very interesting.
The eating is getting better; I'm still substituting other fizzy drinks for Coke, but that's easing off. And I'm still craving sweet things but getting better at ignoring it. It's easier at home in the evenings because I can clean my teeth and then find something different to do! At work I just have to sit at my desk and ride it out... perhaps I should start taking toothpaste and a toothbrush to work!
Friday, 3 July 2009
Friday 3rd
Was hoping to get up and go to the gym before work, but as it happened I was absolutely knackered so I only went at lunch.
Lunch time Spin was good, but tiring. Seemed harder than usual - there didn't seem to be any breaks between songs, it was a mix cd or something so they just ran into each other and the instructor would just sit up and go "right get a drink if you need one..." and then carry on. It was great fun though!
Lunch time Spin was good, but tiring. Seemed harder than usual - there didn't seem to be any breaks between songs, it was a mix cd or something so they just ran into each other and the instructor would just sit up and go "right get a drink if you need one..." and then carry on. It was great fun though!
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Wednesday 1st July
Well July is here, and I'm still a bit too chubby for my liking. Have decided to make July Mental Month and just go all out on the diet/exercise thing.
Failed a little today with the food, but as of tomorrow I'm off the chocolate and the Coke. Horror, I know. I would strongly recommend nobody speak to me for at least a week as I'm bound to have a bad case of the DTs.
Any way. What did I get up to today...
Before work - quick session.
Cross trainer - 6 minutes of 1-minute sprint intervals (I got there late, should have done more)
stability ball crunches x 12
side jacknife x 12
- 3 sets of these.
Then I attempted to do the stability ball balancing-on-my-knees thing that's part of my program. Ended up rolling off the ball onto my ass in the middle of the gym floor, so decided to call it a day.
At lunch I did a spin class. I'm fairly sure the trainer, who is currently pregnant and panicking about getting fat, was having a fat day. This means she wants to work twice as hard. Ouch. It was quite reassuring for us oldies though, that there ere 3 work-experience boys in the class who were unable to keep up. As the trainer said, "not just a girlie class!"
Am debating an early-morning run tomorrow, to avoid the heat.
Failed a little today with the food, but as of tomorrow I'm off the chocolate and the Coke. Horror, I know. I would strongly recommend nobody speak to me for at least a week as I'm bound to have a bad case of the DTs.
Any way. What did I get up to today...
Before work - quick session.
Cross trainer - 6 minutes of 1-minute sprint intervals (I got there late, should have done more)
stability ball crunches x 12
side jacknife x 12
- 3 sets of these.
Then I attempted to do the stability ball balancing-on-my-knees thing that's part of my program. Ended up rolling off the ball onto my ass in the middle of the gym floor, so decided to call it a day.
At lunch I did a spin class. I'm fairly sure the trainer, who is currently pregnant and panicking about getting fat, was having a fat day. This means she wants to work twice as hard. Ouch. It was quite reassuring for us oldies though, that there ere 3 work-experience boys in the class who were unable to keep up. As the trainer said, "not just a girlie class!"
Am debating an early-morning run tomorrow, to avoid the heat.
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Wednesday 17th
Was sick Tuesday so couldn't make Pump or running - very annoyed.
Did a lunch time spin class on Wednesday.
Did a lunch time spin class on Wednesday.
Friday, 12 June 2009
Friday 12th
Did a lunch time spin class, it was effing hard work. There were only 5 of us there but that probably meant we worked harder. My legs were like jelly walking down the stairs to the changing room!
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