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Thanks for the link bepee, that looks awesome. Brought a smile to my day!
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There was me thinking puppy bowl was a typo.......
I'm lifting today. By butt is sore (from squats or balance), my back is sore (from trying to fix my rows) and I really don't have time, but I don't care. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.0 -
Hello all.
My pants are tight and I'm not happy about it.
I too HAVE ovulation pain!! This is fairly new for me. I was on the pill for 17 years except while pregnant, and was not accustomed to ovulation. Now every month my breasts feel like they are going to explode, can;t even sleep without a bra, and I'm exhausted and my appetite is insatiable. It's like having PMS twice a month. At least with the IUD I don't have a flow and by extension no cramps.
Ok enough with the TMI. Calories have been decent though to make the pants loser I may need a bit more of a deficit
I've been good about getting to the gym at least 3xweek. Now to try to add #4. Gym was CRAZY crowded last night. No racks AT ALL. Not even the crap *kitten* smiths. I subbed back squats for front squats. TWICE my stuff got ganked!! Even though I left my phone and water bottle next to my bar while I was using the pulley machine. People suck.
Happy lifting ladies. I'm off to Zumba.0 -
Ovulation pain sounds frightening!
Squat day, today..so, WHT it is! 12 sets x 5. 155 lb BB. Am sore. BOOM!0 -
Caught the grit strength class and a little cardio after today. I missed last week but didn't think they'd change it up quite yet. Turns out, completely different than last time I caught the class. Burpees with the step thing along with more squats, rows, clean and press. Hard and I can't do as much or as fast but I did attempt push-up with the burpees along with doing one set of jumping. My thighs ached during from all the moving and I was instructed to not squat so low, which is always interesting to hear. Nice class though.
Tomorrow is no exercise, just freight day at work.0 -
Hi Ladies,
I saw the puppy bowl puppies this weekend when I was downtown, my new site that I have to train at is among that super bowl chaos.
Love, Congrats on finishing!
Pudding, hope you're have a great time and compliments are awesome especially from strangers who don't know you.
All my sympathy to yo ladies who get the ovulation pain. That's just not fair.
Jo, I hope its nothing serious and a simple fix.
Dawn, you're #'s are amazing!! I'm in total awwww of you.
Tauny, as my 3 yr would say High Five fist bump! It is such a good feeling when you get those planks. And I don't miss the body matrix
They were just awful.
Dna, good luck with uni, I think you picked the perfect profession for you.
Julie, I don't want you to have wait so I guess I'll just have to go with you. We can leave all the kids with the men, I'm sure they'll be fine LOL. Feel better soon.
Sam the ppl at your gym suck!
Pmag, hope youre feeling better.
I finally figured out how to get this forum on my phone and my phone works at the site I'm training at this week. I am trying to come to terms that since my new job requires me to fill in for ppl at the different accounts my company has, every Monday will be my first day on the job until I am trained on all the accounts. This is so horrifying for me, I hate change, I stayed at a bad job for 9 yrs because it was comfortable. But I keep telling myself this pays more and I have a family to take care of. I need to get back on my workout schedule too. I'm lifting about 2 a week which is terrible for me. I am still doing SL with my little extras here and there. Right now I don't think I have any goals other than to look & feel better and not gain weight.
You girls are doing great as always and you keep me motivated.0 -
I'm exhausted and my appetite is insatiable.
I hear ya. Except mine is a different kind of appetite
Yes beeps - pretty scary, lol
Sam - busy gyms SUCK. I feel your pain.
Dawn - class sounds tough - makes it a good one :-)
So today was supposed to be SL..... but some dude had the rack and I was thinking ok, I'll do it backwards (no time to wait) and do DLs first. Got my 5 reps easy. Tempted by my PT's idea to find out my 1 rep max, I thought I'd carry on and try and up to the 85kg I previously failed (end of supercharged). Got 1 rep each on 82.5kg, 85kg, 87.5kg and then 90kg! That's 198.5lbs to all you American folks. Smashed my PR by 16lbs. That's now 1.66 x bodyweight. And there was no one in the gym to celebrate with - I felt like running around and doing a victory lap
Needless to say, 5 x5 squats didn't really happen after that..... did some OHP, push ups and light squats. Back to SL another day.0 -
Jo-wow! Freaking wow! Amazing!!! Go girl!!
Ali-good to hear from you! Was traffic a nightmare last week? I avoided anything related to the Super Bowl! Bummer on the changes each week at work, but you're learning a lot and hopefully you'll like the work itself? I've only been getting in 2 lifting visit the past 2 weeks too! We can figure it out and get it going. And yes! I'm up for a girls trip.
Beeps-12 sets? Gah! I tried bw single leg hip thrusts yesterday...my left glute is weak! It was pitiful! Very enlightening! Kutgw!
Dawn-WTG! That class sounds hard! I wonder about my endurance in some workout like that...I'm probably not as in shape as I'd like to think I am! I'll revisit the classes at my new gym
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Sam-man! I thought my gym was bad! I had to steal a OLY bar from a bench for OHP yesterday, and had a hard time finding the space to do it. I hate when it's crowded! Grrr! But good job for getting it done! I just dropped my cals a bit more this week and am FINALLY showing a small loss this week. Fwiw. I'm either under estimating my calories, or my body isn't burning as much as the calculators all say I should be. Hang in there!
I got to lift yesterday! Woohoo! Surprisingly crowded for 1:30!!! I managed to get my lifts in, and although they weren't stellar, they were pretty good. I'm still coughing and have less energy but I'm nearly well...but I didn't want to wait any longer. I'm resting today (dh's 40th bday!) and will lift tomorrow. Went for a nice walk last night too! Got my 3x cardio in, even though I only lift 2x this week. At least it's progress. And the scale is back down to early Dec. weight-pre-Christmas and vacation! Woohoo! 0 -
Dawn, that class sounds awesome. I always find it amazing that this heavy lifting chick seems to have trouble in the bodyworks class (low weight high rep stuff).
Jo congrats on the PR!!
Julie way to keep up the momentum.
Beeps, today was my third day of squats. Tuesday, front squat (due to lack of rack), Wed. BW squats in zumba, Today, first day of Hypertrophy 2, back squats (4x4@ 115) Anything over 100 these days is a good day at the gym. It is amazing how three months of laziness can just wipe out three years of hard work.0 -
It's a fun class but definitely way different than lifting heavy. While the weight is harder itself when lifting, there is a lot of rest involved as well. I can squat 150, deadlift almost 200, but I'm not really fit yet. I can barely jog for 10 minutes at a given time so far, but am working on it. The speed and repetition are challenging, so I have to remember that when picking a weight for the class because by the end doing clean and press while trying to do more reps than before isn't easy. I'm not overly sore, just my arms a bit, and well my back still, but I do feel it the next day often.0
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Dou - you are welcome!
Jo - lol @ thinking the Puppy Bowl was a typo
I skipped core and Zumba classes yester to rest my hip. I also researched hip stretches as warm up before lifting (to help with squatting). I am going to try those for warm up today before lifting. I did a hip flexor test and realised I have hip flexor tightness. Then I will de-load quite a bit and see if I will be able to go deeper, and also with great form.
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Jo- that is freaking crazy strong!!! Congrats on the PR! Here I was happy to be doing 180X2.
Julie, single-leg foot-elevated hip thrusts kill me. But they are so effective. Good job on the loss!
Bepee, I do the squat-to-stand stretches nearly every workout. I had no idea how much tight flexors could affect your workouts until about a year ago.
Dawn, throw in 5-10 mins of true HIIT (30 secs of all out 100% effort alternating with 1 min of rest or until your HR recovers) after your workouts. It has improved my overall cardiovascular fitness greatly.
Ali, you will figure out a routine soon. A job change can be quite stressful.
Beeps, I hate high volume work. 12 sets sounds horrid!
Lower body last night. DLs (165 X 1 X 5, 175 X 1X3 180 X 1 X 2) squats (3X5 @125), single-leg thrusts, x-walks, jump squats, followed by skater intervals. I am sore.0 -
Did not get workout in, yesterday, so did two splits today! Yikes!! Deadlift day (12 sets of 5) and bench press (same thing), and curtsy lunges, skullcrushers, pushups, kettlebell swings, shoulder press and all my dynaband (hips, fire hydrants, clam shells, abduction) work - plus stretching/rumble-rolling. Fuuuuuucccckkkkk am I DONE. BOOM!0
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12 sets is rough....but only 5 reps. So, it kind of still only takes 30 minutes to get through that (I did DL-BP-band, DL-BP-band, etc, etc for 12 sets)
5 reps means BIG WEIGHT. So, in some ways, it beats the 3 x 8's or whatever.
Although, I went down in my deadlifts today - my back was sore. And, I wanted to go up in my bench press, but I did not. My arms were pretty shaky at the end.0 -
I also researched hip stretches as warm up before lifting (to help with squatting). I am going to try those for warm up today before lifting. I did a hip flexor test and realised I have hip flexor tightness.
More than anything...work on making time for STRETCHING AFTER your weights. Warm-ups are a "nice to have". But, cooldown/stretches are kind of a "MUST", in my books.
I have hip problems. Well, actually HAD. My constant stretching has my hips in the best shape of my life. For sure.
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Weird, I'm the opposite Beeps. I insist on warm up, but usually skip on cool down, even after cardio classes. I use the squat to stand as well. On days when my legs are tight, it definitely gets me ready for those deads or squats.
I made to the gym for the fourth night in a row. YOu're right Beeps. I FEEL better, I just need the rest of me to catch up. I was definite body image issues during zumba tonight. I was wearing a pair of older workout pants without he belly band... well I was happy with the jiggle in my wiggle. Luckily I got over it pretty quick. Now, I am toast. I just dropped my car off at the dealer so I can't go ANY WHERE tomorrow. OH WELLY lol.
Beeps, 12x5 is 60 reps, that's INSANE!! You go with your bad self.
Bepeejay, very wise to rest up and come back strong.0 -
More than anything...work on making time for STRETCHING AFTER your weights. Warm-ups are a "nice to have". But, cooldown/stretches are kind of a "MUST", in my books.
Totally agree. A warm up can be anything (I do follow the RAMP in Supercharged, but so long as you're warmed up and ready to go, it can be whatever you want), but I never mess with my stretching after. It makes the difference between minor DOMS and not being able to move some days lol
Jo, 1.66x bw is AWESOME! WTG
Husband is at work today (Saturday). I've done squad training this morning, baked one lot of cookies, done the groceries and have the first load of washing on. I've also eaten 3 cookies (good thing they're small), and am actively ignoring the other work I have to do.
I should just get up off my backside and get it done.
I'm enjoying the different movements that the overhead squats and step ups are giving me. It's making me focus hard on form and my core, which is a really good thing for me. It's not lifting really heavy, but it's sure making me work hard lol
However, next time I decide to put side lunges in the mix, someone clip me over the back of the head Gibbs-style. I am reminded just how much I hate them. Which I guess means I need to do them
Okay, so I'm off to hang out washing and decide whether to make a cake or mini muffins (determined to save some money with the kid's lunch boxes).0 -
BarbellCowgirl wrote: »Dawn, throw in 5-10 mins of true HIIT (30 secs of all out 100% effort alternating with 1 min of rest or until your HR recovers) after your workouts. It has improved my overall cardiovascular fitness greatly.
I've heard about the greatness of HIIT but I'll be honest, it seems too much for me at this point. I barely can jog and right now I'm going to try slowly adding couch to 5k but extending the weeks. Last time I tried C25K I also was over 200 lbs and doing zumba. Ended up in pain with my shin and side so didn't last long. I'm going to get proper running shoes this time and go very slow in the increases since I have till June to be capable of jogging 5k. Maybe when I'm more comfortable with my cardio abilities I'll try HIIT.
Well, I've made it 12 weeks on SL. Though I'm on a de-load on most of the lifts because of my back, it's still fun to see how far I went in that time. Just using the bar and not even knowing how to do certain lifts to lifting much more feels pretty good.
Workout B
Squat - 5x5 @ 135 - Felt okay so went to this instead of 120 or anything like that. Still feels heavy and probably won't get 150 again for a while but that's okay.
OHP - 5x5 @ 55 - Easy on the arms though the spot on back near side ached during some of the sets. I think one issue is the bar is a little too high in the rack so I have to either tip toe to get it out or set it a little too low. Going to try the low setting next time. De-load from failing at 70.
Deadlift - warmup 1x5 @ 135, oops 1x5 @ 197.5 and 1x4 @ 200 - Yeah, I forgot to add one of the 2.5 plates when I was setting up so did one set at 197.5 then realized what was off. Rested and tried at 200 but the last attempted rep my legs were like "no". However, I think if I hadn't messed up I could have done 1x5 @ 200, so I'm counting it as yay made it to 200!
3x8 @ 160 leg press and 30 minute walk on treadmill
Going to lift with this routine little more and re-ponder my lifting schedule based on work and the eventual addition of 5k training (which means in part the little cardio after lifting will be less because I'll get my cardio at a different time). Going to try and take progress pictures around middle of month if I can get courage to ask coworker to help (it's hard using my one mirror and step stool cause I'm too short), then foresee starting NROLFW not long after that.
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I think warm up and cool down are equally important. A good warm up prevents injury during the lifts and a good cool down reduces DOMS and aids flexibility.0
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I agree with you jo. But I only do warm up because usually I don't have the time to cool down. Based on my schedule, I work out late evening/night and I'm always rushing at the end to finish. But I ALWAYS warm up, it makes it easier to tackle the big lifts (especially squats).
And great PR jo!
cowgirl, great numbers on the DL and squat!
sam, I wish I could get to the gym 4 days. I feel like 3 days is not doing enough for me, but my schedule just doesn't allow for anything more. And I know exactly what you mean about body image issues. I wear big T-shirts to hide my big belly.
For a few days now I've been watching the guys who work out at my gym working together, pushing each other. It made me realize that I've been doing well motivating myself to get to the gym, but when it comes to increasing the weights, I suck. Any time I start lifting really heavy, I find some excuse (sometimes legit, like my wedding planning) to back off. And when I restart, I always start back from the bar. I feel like I'd be lifting so much heavier if I would just "man" up and quit being a scaredy cat.
Now don't get me wrong. I'm not talking about quickly moving up and risking injury. I just mean not letting the thought of using the big plates scare me, which is what has been happening. For example, every time I squat 130 lbs and I'm to move up to 135 lbs (the 45 lb plates), I get scared and quit. And then start over from the bar
On Thursday, a male friend of mine (who plays volleyball professionally) was in the gym and decided he would work out with me. To prevent having to constantly change the weights, he decided to use the same weights I was using but do higher reps. Let me just say, it went GREAT. It felt really good having someone there pushing me, offering encouragement, and jeers too. I felt stronger, more energised. Best workout I've had in a while. Now I really wish I had a lifting partner.0 -
Rest day.
Jo - forgot to mention in the last post, awesome job on the PR. I know the feeling and have to wait till I get to work today to brag on the lifts. Sounds like you're doing great even if you didn't do the SL.
I mostly have big t-shirts too and workout capris as the pants are too long for me and I don't know how to hem things yet. I do have a nice workout shirt from lane bryant that fits better now that I've lost some weight (it's almost like a little black dress in style), but now I'm self conscious for things I have to bend over because it ends up showing more cleavage than looks plausible when standing. It's cute and at least long enough. I worry far more on bench cause don't want stomach to show, even with baggy shirts.0 -
Dawn, HIIT can be ANYTHING. It doesn't have to be running. It can be barbell complexes, KB swings, box jumps, battle ropes, farmer's carry, whatever. Just don't feel like you have to sprint to get the benefits of HIIT. Congrats on making it through 12 weeks SL!
If you read the science on it, foam rolling with a few mins of cardio and maybe some dynamic stretching is the best warm up you can do. It helps prime the muscle fibers (Golgi tendon organ) and it works out any knots that might cause muscle tightness, imbalance and injury. Stretching after is good too. I personally spend more time on warm up.
JL, dont talk yourself out of big weights! But I understand your dilemma- especially if there is no one there to check form. i agree that guys are better about pushing each other.
Double workout yesterday. I love leg days.
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Jamaica, I so wish I could hit like on your post. LEt me tell you though, the first time you put the "big girl" plates on your bar, is freaking AWESOME. I will get there again, oh yes I will!
Sawn good luck with C25K. I don't run as a rule. One of the things that I liked about supercharged is no running HIIT! I really like the barbell complexes.
Rest day today again, kind of unintentional. My wrist was really bothering me while I was cleaning the kitchen today, so I think I will just try to follow the schedule from last, two lifts, two zumba.
Also, If you get chance, check out my son's GoFundMe for his People to People trip to Canada.
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Ok, so the wrist is fine, but I have this absolutely horrible pain in my armpit. I assume is just DOMS, but talk about weird.0
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lol, samntha.!
I did warmups all thru the various NROL programs I did...but fell out of doing them once i hit Venus. I dunno.....boredom?
Although my "after" stretch routine is pretty boring and yet I do them. I do know research pretty much suggests no benefit to the warm-up but yes benefit to the cool-down. Mind you, I almost always start a workout with WHT and they warm me up pretty fast.
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Not much going on for me. Taking a few days off slightly earlier than planned because I came down with a cold. So, mostly I'm just sleeping and working. But after I get better and get a plan going, will start NROLFW.0
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Good morning lovelies!!
Sitting by the pool watching my girl child be all energetic. She's powered by peanut butter this morning lol I swear there was more pb than toast
Upped the weights yesterday by a teensy bit for my 10 reps in BT4. Killed it, and it didn't kill me, so that's all good. Thinking I could up them a tiny bit more for the rom dl without too much hassle, so I might do that.
Schedule is changing a little again with the girl having basketball training at 7.30am on Friday's this term. Yes, my insanely short child is in the basketball team... I really wasn't expecting her to be picked...
oh well, it's all fun and games lol
Today is my complete exercise rest day. But I've been working hard at being active throughout the days and I think it's starting to form a habit, which is brilliant. Making time to get up off my backside and walk around helps clear my head for work as well so that's a double bonus
Will hopefully be back later for a proper read
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Dawn, feel better!
dna, I've been forcing myself to be more active on rest days too. It definitely has benefits besides burning a few extra cals and working DOMS out.
Sam, you must've pulled a muscle or worked it differently.
I benched 100lbs today! Only 2 reps, but it's a PR. This has been a mini goal of mine.
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Hey ladies! you've been busy!
Jo-I agree both are important, and I'm doing just cardio for warm up though. Stretching afterwards has made a HUGE impact on my soreness and rom!
Beeps-dang! You're killing it! How are you not sore? Yes, heavier weights for 5 reps but even t 5 sets I was done by the end! How do you do it?! Crazy!
DNA-cute about your daughter. Good for you being more active! I need to do that!
Dawn-sorry about your back but amazing progress in 12 weeks! WTG girl!! I've done C25K in the past and did get to the point where I could "run" a 5k, but I still didn't like running! Lol! I also gained weight. HIIT is good stuff, and helps with cardio stamina.
Sam-lol at the armpit pain! Glad your wrist is ok!
JL-cool about the lifting buddy! I'd like one, but wonder if it'll slow me down? I tend to second guess myself a lot with heavier weights too! Try the big plates! I'd love to get there! Easier assembly if nothing else!
Bbc-did I read that right? You love leg day? Crazy talk!! Go girl!
BP-good advice on the stretching! Hope it helps you!
Got in a good workout today! Felt stronger and upped most of my weights. Yay! Gorgeous glutes is working for me! had a great weekend and am enjoying the week so far. Hope you're all doing well! 0
