Workouts

Monday's Workout 8.18.08

SugarKat — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:36:28 -0700

So, I was still in the midst of reading Breaking Dawn & couldn't put it down so I started with a 22 minute "warm up" so that I could continue reading. I did 22 minutes of the bike at a difficulty of 6-8...mostly 8. It got a good sweat going so that's good.

Then I just tried to work back into working out. A combination of being way too busy, birthdays, illness, and such has derailed my workout schedule.

So, here's my little workout...

Leg Raises alternating with back extensions 15 reps, 3 sets

Push ups on the ball alternating with crunches on the ball, 15 reps, 2 sets & 10 reps, 1 set

Then I was spent so I went home and ate a large salad and a little bit of pasta and one slice of bread. I was good.

And the playlist...

Starry Eyed Surprise
Money Talks
We are the Champions
Amos Moses
Beautiful Day
(I only kept track of the music when I was lifting and such...not when I was on the bike.[too busy reading. LOL.])

Thursday 6/26/08's workout

SugarKat — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:57:58 -0700

I'm sore after this short workoug. UG. I need to go back to my trainer....

5 min. warmup on the treadmill
Alternating
Crossovers - 40 (8lb weight) X 3 sets
Plank - 1 minute X 3 sets

Alternating
Leg Press 15 (95lbs) X 3 sets
Squats 15 (40lbs) X 3 sets

Alternating
Flies 15 (10lb) X 3 sets
Pushups 10 X 1 set then 5/5 "girl" pushups X 2 sets

Then I finished with some stretching in the heated pool!

Playlist
Thunderstruck
Eye of the Tiger
It's All Good
Sexy Back
Here It Goes Again
Beautiful Day
Crazy

Tomorrow I'll be flying and at a workshop and I hope to be able to get back in the gym on Saturday and/or Sunday...

To do...call the trainer.

Nike RUN FREE SHOES!!

VSug — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:08:47 -0700

insidenikerunning.nike.com

1) I love that I get to design these Nikes in whatever colors I want....I'd probably make mine a combination of mostly black, with pink and white

2) This is my favorite shoe because, well, Nike's MarCom said it best:

"While coaching track at Stanford University renowned running expert Vin Lananna said, “When my runners run barefoot, they seem to get faster.” As the story goes, the inspiration behind Nike Free technology came directly from this observation. After pursuing extensive scientific research, Nike confirmed Lananna’s theory – running barefoot actually strengthens one’s feet! Shortly thereafter, Free technology was introduced.

Since its launch in 2004, the Nike Free line of sneakers has garnered accolades galore, yet Nike developer’s still felt there was more to be accomplished. The goal? Go beyond the Free’s training roots and recreate it for everyday use."

Wednesday's Workout 5.7.08

SugarKat — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:42:32 -0700

Mood at the beginning of the workout: Motivated, but still lazy from vacation
Mood at the end of the workout: Tired and sore. flimsy
Workout summary: Abs and Arms
Workout details:

5 1/2 min. warm up on the eliptical

Plank on the ball 3X 1 minute

Push ups on the bosu ball 12, 8 (then 4 on knees), 5 (then 7 on knees)

Bent over rows 3 sets of 12 x 50lbs

Alternating leg lifts 3 sets of 15 and back extentions 3 sets of 10

Alternating up and over 1 set of 15, 2 sets of 10 and flies on the exercise ball 3 sets of 15 x 15 lbs in each hand (so does that just count as 30 lbs???)

Alternating cross overs 3 sets of 40 with 8 lb medicine ball and figure 8's with sand ball 3 sets of 20

cool down on the treadmill for 2 songs.

PLAYLIST

Here it Goes Again
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Thunderstruck
Take Me Out
Hips Don't Lie
We Are the Champions
Rock Your Body
Crazy
Starryeyed Surprise
4 Minutes
Money Talks
Sexy Back
Waiting on the World to Change
Bubbly
(Everything while exiting)

Summary: It's good to get back in the gym. I was really tired, but my return has motivated me to get back into eating healthy and stuff too. I gained weight on vacation with all the strawberry margaritas, but am getting back into it!

Friday 4.18.08's Workout!

SugarKat — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:34:15 -0700

Mood at the beginning of the workout: Motivated-Vacay in one week!

Mood at the end of the workout: Exhaused! So very very tired and my head hurts a little.

Workout summary: Abs and legs

Workout details:

ABS
Alternating 3 sets
Sandball through the legs 20 reps
Plank for one minute
Crossovers 40 reps

LEGS & ABS
Alternating 3 sets
up & over on the Bosu Ball Squats
Back Extensions 10 reps
Leg lifts 15 reps

LEGS ONLY
Alternating 3 sets
Step ups 30 seconds on a weight bench
20 lunges
Calf raises 20 reps 30 lbs

I didn't have my ipod with me so there weren't any songs, but it still kicked my butt. UG. Vacation in one week. Next week I'm going to diet really good!!!

Monday's Workout 4/7/08

SugarKat — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:00:41 -0700

Mood at the beginning of the workout: Energized-Ready to go-Guilty about eating that sugar cookie earlier

Mood at the end of the workout: Happy to be done. Tired.

Workout summary: Arms and Abs

Workout details:

5 minute warm up on eliptical trainer

Plank 3 x 1 min

Crossovers 3 sets of 30 with an 8 lb medicine ball

Up and over on the step bench 3 sets 1st for 10, 2nd for 6, 3rd for 7. Each rep is over and back.

Flies on the ball 3 sets of 15 with 10lb weights

Alternating Back extentions (10) & Leg lifts (15) times 3 sets

Bent over rows 3 sets of 15 with 45lb bar

Lat Pull(ey) 2 sets of 15 with 24lbs and one set of 15 with 20 lbs.

Up next...boot camp with Jill on Wednesday. Last Wed. I got the worst headache of my life after this class which almost made me sick. I don't know why. I think I didn't drink enough water after my workout, but that was only part of it.

Playlist
Groove is in the Heart
Santeria
A Great Day to Be Alive
How Am I Doin'?
Hips Don't Lie
Hey Baby
Starry Eyed Surprise
Beverly Hills
Somebody Told Me