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So what is this Grit strength?
It's a Les Mills type of workout. They have a few but most are cardio based. Grit strength is a class that focuses a little more on strength. Though the bars weigh barely anything and the plats are only 10, 5 or 2.5 in weight. It's a lot of reps and you keep going instead of resting much. Right now it's a couple different lunges, clean and press, squats, rows along with some pushups, burpees and such. It changes on occasion as they go through cycles to keep things interesting.
I have been meaning to catch zumba but that class is so full. I like to have at least a little room to move.0 -
Hey, ladies. I am trying to get my head back on straight! No promises.
It really did help me chatting and logging in here. It held me accountable. Sooooooo, I plan on being here more.
Hello, to the newbies (maybe not so new anymore but you don't me)
Yesterday, I walked 32 minutes and 2 miles. BW squats, the DREADED step ups
, static lunges , bicep curls, and tricep presses. My goal is to add weight back to the leg workouts and walk 2 miles under 30 minutes by next Friday.
The muscle soreness set in within 4 hours of workout . I must work that out today.0 -
Going to attempt to make it to gym tonight after dinner to do stage 1 workout B. Have long day ahead. School 9-3 and hour drive each way. Here's to making it count! You all are so inspiring☺️0
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Morning!!
Stage 7W4 done! Only 2 more to go. I WAS going to do Stage 7 twice. HA! I love the "B" superset (squats w/heels raised, db shoulder press, step-ups and underhand lat pulldown). I love it! If I could do those during the "A" superset, that would be great. Then I could do this stage twice. As of now, no dice. I'm moving on.
I saw a woman doing db bench presses today - 45 pounds in each hand. I totally stopped what I was doing (presses the first time and step-ups the second) to watch her in totally admiration. LOL She did two sets for reps (no less than 10). I told her she rocked and was very inspiring to me! She's been playing sports since she was in middle school and a gym rat since she's 16 so she's been lifting a long time. I love it!
There were more women in the weight room today than men. I LOVED IT ALL!! That got me pumped for my day!
Ali, I hope you can find a new route. I don't drive into work (I work in D.C.) as I would have to question my sanity every second behind the wheel! I feel you on the Stage 7 hate but I'm known for not finishing things I started so I'm going to do these next two workouts and be done with this program! lol
Sam, there's no way I want to do 20 reps of anything. The 15-20 in Stage 7 stays at 15 on my sheets! lol
girls, yes, the soreness is normal, especially if you're new to lifting. Don't skip your next workout UNLESS you are in genuine pain and there might be something wrong/hurt! I was sore after Monday's workout and got back in the gym today and the pain went away as soon as my body was warm. You got this!0 -
Ha! Stage 7 kicked my tushie! But, I loved it! I felt like I was really getting a good workout!
DrDou - pain or not, it's a kick *** workout! I repeated it a few time after finishing it since I felt like it did a body good!
Ali-that's a bummer! Hope you can find a way around that traffic! Hope the job gets better! A workout really helps with my stress too. How is the strong curves book? I'm playing around with Bret's workouts from templates online...don't have the book yet. Did gluteal goddess yesterday and like it a lot!
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rats! So sorry you're still in glute pain! Not enough rest maybe? I sprained my knee in mid December and took a full week and half off from any lower body work at all, hated that! It's much better now, finally, but still not 100%! Hang in there. Maybe just do some upper body work in the meantime?
Love-I'm with you...hated those elevated lunges! And 20? Crazy! I did 15 and wanted to die! My legs looked better though, which is kind of miraculous
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JL-I'm thinking of trying overhead squats...good endorsement. I'm working on my form and think I should have done more of that in NR.
Dawn-grit is no joke! Enjoy your rest day!
So, I'm moving on from SL. I realized that I'm not really following it much anyway, just doing 3 compound lifts then adding other stuff. Other plans have the compound lifts and a combination of other moves too.nso, I'm trying bret contreras "gluteal goddess" for now. I downloaded it online and like the combination of moves. I've been doing glute bridges for a while and like the hip thrusts and generally speaking my lower half need more fat burning and muscle definition. My upper body has improved a lot form NR but the lower half needs more work.
I dd the first workout yesterday and liked it a lot. I'm excited again! Yay! Still waiting to lose some more fat this year, but trying to balance the energy for lifting well with burning fat is tricky. You guys seem to have found your right balance, and I'm dialing mine in too.
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Julie, I really liked Gluteal Goddess- it is a very solid plan. I use most of his lower body exercises when I create my own workouts- they're very effective.
manic, 1 day at a time.....
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Still overwhelmed at new job - not in a badd way. Trying to get into onsite gym....i have to get security clearance! so, likely no workout today.
They DO have an OB and weight plates, so that is good. They do NOT have a pull+up bar, so that is bad.
And I think their largest DB's are 35's. Gawd....this won't be a complete work around to my weight-training needs, that's for sure!0 -
No rest day after all. Coworker wanted to work out together at her gym, so I went there today. It's a much smaller gym but also far less people so am able to mostly do what I need without hassle, though I have to take a bar for the row/deadlift depending on the day. This time I used one from the bench that no one was using.
Day A
Bench - warm up then 1x5, 1x4 @ 90, 1x5 @ 85 and 4x5 @ 80 Yet another fail on 90. If I miss next time then I'll be down again. 80 feels a lot easier now but I struggle to do 85 after I fail on the 90. Maybe I should try and do just 85 and see if I can get a few more reps before moving up to 90 but we'll see how it goes after some rest.
Squat - warm up then front squat 5x5 @ 70 which wasn't hard for the squat aspect just the spots where I'm not used to having a bar. Back to regular squats next time though.
Row - 1x5 @ 95 then 5x5 85. I really wanna do 95 well but it's just not quite there, especially with no break after yesterday's workout. I will work my way up even though the ten's are little more hassle with height than the 25's.
3x8 @ 25 db bench and 3x8 @ 20 db row for accessory and 30 minutes walk on treadmill.
Tomorrow, I rest for real. No work or gym.0 -
Beeps, I do not understand why a "gym" doesn't offer more weights. Hopefully you can make it work though.
Dawn, great numbers.
I actually did yoga today. My upper body was so sore from Monday's workout it needed a good stretch. I really need to do it at least once a week. HIIT class tomorrow morning and then lifting tomorrow afternoon!0 -
Bbc-yoga huh? I've never done the class...but I can use some stretching! My shoulders are like bricks they're so tight! I was leaning toward a massage... good to know GG is tried and true! I like it!
Dawn-nice to go with a friend, but not rest? see if you give it some more time and rest if you hit that 90. I bet you will.
Beeps-does the gym have a cage/rack? I'm getting more dependent on them as my weights creep up. Glad the new job is going well. Everything takes time. Nie convenience at least.
Manic-good to see you back at it!
Girl-it's hard to find a good time to lift! Good for you getting it in!
I just went for a nice walk. Gonna lift tomorrow morning. Early. Sigh. Overate today, maintenance at least, but not a deficit. Still hoping to lose some fat this year.... 0 -
((sigh)) I am tired. I woke up at 3:30am , rolled out of bed at 4:30 because I couldn't sleep, and had my workout, errand, and shower completed before 10am. EXTREMELY atypical .
I am sore from the past 2 days. The lack of inactivity is catching up with me. Sitting down or getting up has become dreaded. I have set some personal goals to meet by next Friday, as follows:
1. 2 miles under 30 minutes by next Friday. Today I hit it in 30:4 (or something like that . brain fog....)
2. Adding weight back to the squats and deadlifts. I want to have at least 25 pounds for squats and 45 deadlifts. I was up to 50 pounds with goblet squats and 40 lbs with bench squats. The deadlifts I think were 80 pounds.
3. Increase activity by 3-5 minutes. Instead of 45 minutes I would like to have a time of 48-50 minutes (4-5 days a week) by February 7th.
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Just tried to do one of these, slipped and kissed the floor... and then I burst out laughing ROFL Got it on the second go
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/push-ups-close-triceps-position
In other news, I think I *need* a set of rings and a TRX system. Like really *need* it
Beeps, what if you walked in with a door-frame pull-up bar and hung it in some completely conspicuous place... maybe they'd get the hint LOL
I am finished BT3. Onto BT4 next week. Not on my usual Monday as we'll be driving, but I'm sure I'll work around that. Kids go back to school on Wednesday!
I did something naughty and did two days in a row. But that's 'cos tomorrow I'm going into the city for shopping and lunching and staying overnight in one of the flashiest hotels in town with the husband. He's working on Saturday, we have no children, so we're going to make the most of it!
I really have to get back into routine. I'm sitting on my backside way too much.0 -
Did a video of the tri push-ups. Then I went and made a YouTube Channel. Why? Because really lol
http://www.teenytinyfitnessfreak.com/2015/01/how-to-do-tricep-push-ups/
Yes, I'm avoiding work again.... 0 -
Hahaha dna tricep push ups are beastly. I struggle with back arch rather than anything else.... not sure why as I don't have a weak core. It's just not something my body likes to do.
Home from hols tomorrow - looking forward to getting back into 'normal' routine... kids back to school next tues/weds. That said, I start my new job in a couple of weeks, so shift work is sure to wreck things. I have my bedroom to decorate between now and then (or it will never get done) and sort out a new workout program. I am hoping for 3 x lifting, 2 x cardio and 1 x yoga/ balance/ stretch to increase flexibility. With 3 kids doing after school activities and working pretty much full time.... yeah, wish me luck! Sigh. At least my gym does early/ daytime/ evening classes. And if I was really prepared, I could gym before an early shift (7am start). Again..... wish me luck. I am going to morph into a miserable fat blob
And somehow.... whilst on hols.... I appear to have lined up 2 more research projects.... FFS, I am crazy
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dna, triceps pushups are killer. But they do get the job done. I did them in StrongCurves and I think I was only able to work up to about 5 with good form.
Manic, it looks like you're on the right track- setting small goals to get you where you want to be.
Julie, a maintenance day isn't always a bad thing.
Made it to the "HIIT" class today. Really it was just a bunch of Jillian Michaels/Beach Body type stuff. Bunch of cardio with very little rest. Not a HIIT class- just a hardcore cardio class. I don't think I will try to go back. I can do true HIIT on my own time and do activities that are more fun.0 -
I'mm just going to keep my negativity over here and say, Happy lifting ladies.0
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It is just a gym for the employees of the office I work at! So, it serves noone except these 200 employees! As you know, most people don't exercise or use the gym. Those that do mostly use the cardio machines.
Anyway, i raced to the local rec centre over lunch....had a weight workout. Place was fine. Not stellar. One squat rack. One power rack. Still no pull-up machine with assist, no rumble rollers, no bands. Bought ten passes. That will last one month.0 -
Sam, are you okay?
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Sam, perk up sweet cheeks. You can do it.
Made it to the gym for a quick 35 minute walk. No time to lift.
DNA, it makes me happy that you can laugh about it.0 -
Hi everyone,
Welcome back manic
Dna, thanks for the video, love your page there. Hope you enjoy your weekend with your hubby, it sounds great.
Julie, I've been doing the same thing with my workouts lately. I never got to finish reading strong curves so I've been doing SL with some exercises from SC because it doesn't feel like enough.
Sam, hope your ok and it was nothing more than a crappy day, sending hugs your way.
Seems like we've got a lot of new jobs around here which is great! I'm getting into a bit of a routine, but I know it will change. Unfortunately my new position requires me to learn all the accounts under my managers so I can fill in when people are off, so I will never have a set office. But at least I will know more than the other people and it sounds like this is a position with more promise for advancing so I'll make due. I've found a better route to work & cut my commute down to 30-40 minutes which is much better
Love, I may get around to finishing stage 7 because its irking me that I didn't. Feels like I spent all that time and gave up with 3 workouts left.
I've gone back to running on my elliptical ( is it called running on it?) I did my first mile in 7min 40 sec which to a personal best. I'm not a running but I no longer get to do my cardio & hiit stuff at work so this is what I'm reduced to
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Hola, all!
Stage 7W5 done. I have a confession to make: I've only been doing 3 sets of the "A" superset. I just can't bring myself to do that 4th set. *shrugs* Ah well.
Sam, I hope you're okay!
Good luck with the research, Jo!
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Love-lol! Iundeerstand that decision completely!!
Ali-glad you're feeling good about work! Laughed at your cardio! Sure is better than nothing!
Sam- ((hugs))
DNA-have a wonderful get away!!
Beeps-sounds like a good option.
Bbc-sorry the class wasn't better. I'm not as into classes anymore, but think I will check out the new ones at the new gym once I'm there. Variety is the spice of life!
I'm doing well, leveling gluteal goddess (hate the name though!) I did tweak my knee, again, when I tried the high step ups today. I guess I'm not as "healed" as I thought I was. Sigh. I finished the workout and feel great! Hope my knee gets itself together...I'm a "rub some dirt in it, Suck it up" kinda gal and don't have time for knee nonsense!
On a positive note...we're planning a vacation to Maui this year!! And our BFFs are talking about coming too!!! Woohoo!! There's some definite incentive there....all week in a bathing suit? Yup! Keeping the pedal to the metal with my workouts! 0 -
It is amazing how short stage 1 workouts are but how effective they are. Almost complete with week 10
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Had a mixed night with one lift going very blah but the others went well.
Workout B
Squat - 5x5 @ 135 - Doing back squats again. I dropped down to 135 instead of doing 145. I'll move up from here and work towards that 150 goal.
OHP - 1x4 @ 70, 1x4 @ 65, 3x5 @ 60 - Bleh. This one was just off tonight. I hadn't done it in the power cage in a while and some reason struggled even getting off the rack. They felt rough but I powered through at the end.
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 135 warm up and 1x5 @ 190 - Went up 5 lbs instead of 10 and it was rough. Felt heavy so I think that I'm going to do this weight next time. Getting closer to that 200, woot!
3x8 @ 160 leg press then 30 minutes walk on treadmill.0 -
You ladies are awesome. I'm just trying to count my blessings and focussing on the positive. Life really isn't that bad. I just feel bad, but I'm working on it.
Game plan:
Watch my carbs, they are killing my blood sugar
Get more sleep, Sorry honey, but mama's going to bed
Limit caffeine (Dr. wants me off altogether.)
Gym three times a week no matter what (2 lifts one class in.)
Get back on my vitamin regime
I need to take what I have learned the past two years, and apply it.
I had a better workout last night. Squat 4x6@95. Not a huge number but I was really focussed on form. I' leaning too far forward and put too much weight on my toes.
Beeps, I hope you have what you need.
Manic, glad you're getting back out there. It's good to see you doing your thing again.
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Aaaaggggghhhhh, too little time to workout this week. So unlike me. Not my style. It is funking me up!
Anyway, hoping next week will be better.
I will weigh in on Tuesday....hoping to see the five lbs down. I was at four this week. 0 -
Got a short walk in today and that was it.
Tomorrow I will do a 2-for-1....squat day and bench day. BOOM!0 -
You can do it Beeps!
I had an okay workout even though I failed on bench again. Still going strong and am on week 11 of Stronglifts now.
Day A
Squat - 5x5 @ 140 - Felt pretty good though had one in the middle where I went even lower and questioned my ability to get back up. But made it through in the end.
DB bench - 3x8 @ 27.5 - benches were all taken and it was hard to get one over by the dumbbells but I used it while I waited to do regular bench.
Bench - 1x5, 1x4 @ 90, 3x5 @ 85 - fail number 3. It was rough but okay at first then last rep on set 2 couldn't get it up. Had to rack in the low spot and get out from under it. But managed to do the last 3 sets at 85. Next time is de-load.
Row - 5x5 @ 95 - Actually didn't feel too bad this time. I'm going to try 100 next.
30 minute walk treadmill.0 -
Good morning!!
Australia Day here today, so I'm actually away at my brother's place and gearing up for a BBQ lunch before driving home this afternoon.
Looks like there will only be two lifting sessions this week, but I think I needed the mini break - legs still achey from all the walking I did on Friday and Saturday lol
Shall start BT4 on Wednesday morning, which is also the day the kids oh back to school - woot!! But I now have kids in Grade 3 & Grade 6... My girl is almost in high school!0 -
I am so, so far behind on this thread!
I am finishing Hypertrophy 1 this week and I've been loving it. Made some decent progress on a lot of the lifts and I'm loving the mix of 4x6, 3x12, and 2x20. I kind of love the 2x20 in some ways...so whoever it was who posted before and said they hate them, we are opposites!
Technically I am winning the war against the binge this month as I've had more good days than bad, but more bad days than I'd like still. Dh and I are leaving for a kid-free cruise this Friday and while I know that I will go up a few pounds due to all the delicious food and lots of laying in the sun, I am still going to the hit the gym a few times to keep in the routine. I won't start Hypertrophy 2 until I am back but will do a bit of lifting and a little easy cardio. I feel better about the lots of eating and lounging when I do.
Oh, and I am down a couple of pounds this month as well as some inches. Not sure how many as I have been too lazy to measure but I feel tighter and clothes are a bit looser. Definitely faster results than from NROLFW for me.0
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