Today's Workout Thread - 8.23.10

ShaneT99
ShaneT99 Posts: 278 Member
edited September 21 in Fitness and Exercise
Another H&F website I frequent has a "today's workout" thread where those participating describe whatever their workout for the day was. It's generally just started with a subject heading containing only today's date by whoever happens to get around to starting it first. Some folks go into great detail on their workouts and others just give a very brief description.

I'm just wondering what kind of participation a daily thread like that would get here? Anyone interested? It might be fun just to see what kind of workouts everyone is doing.

I'll go ahead and start it with this thread and we'll see what kind of responses it gets and whether or not it sticks.

Feel free to post your workout for the day or offer your input on other folks' workouts.


Warmup & Stretching
5-10 minutes

Superset 1
Squats - 3x12 (3 sets of 12)
Wide Grip Cable Seated Rows - 3x12
60 seconds rest between sets

Superset 2
Supine Hip Extension with Leg Curl - 3x12
Barbell Push Press (3x12)
60 seconds rest between sets

Superset 3
Dynamic Lunges - 3x12 each leg
Upper Body Russian Twist w/Plate - 3x12 each side
60 seconds rest between sets

Superset 4
Pushups - 5x10
Overhand Pulldowns - 5x2 (I use my goal body weight of 210 for these with the thought that when I get there I'll be able to do lots of pullups)
30-60 seconds rest between sets

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  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    That is Great!!!

    My Workout isn't much but here goes. :smile:

    Knee Raises - 2 x 20
    Leg Raises - 2 x 20

    Elliptical - (every 2 days) 20/40 min.
    Rebounding - 30 min. (every other day when I am not on the Elliptical)

    When I have more time, I am planning on doing the Squats and lounges.
  • ShaneT99
    ShaneT99 Posts: 278 Member
    Thanks for participating! If it catches on here like it has at the other site I go to then it will be a fun and useful accountability tool for everyone that participates (with the added bonus of giving folks ideas they can use in their own workouts).

    On that note, what is rebounding?
  • AmandaJ
    AmandaJ Posts: 1,950 Member
    My friend and I went for our hour walk this morning. Burnt 393 calories in 54 minutes because there were two hills. It is so peaceful and dark :grumble: out there at 5 am.

    Now I need to go do my sit-ups and crunches and some basic moves with our weight machine. I really have no idea what to do on it. :blushing:
  • JustBeckyV
    JustBeckyV Posts: 182
    This morning - 15 mins low impact aerobics 15 mins core workout 15 min flexibility

    After work - 4 miles run/walk
  • ShaneT99
    ShaneT99 Posts: 278 Member
    You've almost reached your goal! Nice work! :bigsmile:
  • bajangrl29
    bajangrl29 Posts: 691 Member
    Bar Method Design Sculpting 45mins and 30 mins Kickboxing:bigsmile:


    One more for your list,
    Michelle

    P.S. Kudos to you on your 100lb weight loss. Simply Amazing:drinker:
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    On that note, what is rebounding?

    Rebounding is exercising on a Mini Trampoline (another name for mini trampoline is rebound) :)
  • Loosingit66
    Loosingit66 Posts: 10
    40 minutes on the eliptical this morning at the Gym 550k/cals. :smile:
  • ShaneT99
    ShaneT99 Posts: 278 Member
    Gotcha. Learn something new every day.
  • imagymrat
    imagymrat Posts: 862 Member
    Leg and shoulders today, I usually only do my legs and no other body part, because i'm spent, but I felt like I was needing a good shoulder burn.

    superset:
    5 sets of squats on the Smith
    5 sets lunges on the Smith
    5 sets of plie squats on the Smith, then 4 more sets with the heels off the ground to hit the calf.

    5 sets on the leg press
    4sets + static holds on the leg extension
    5 sets deadlifts
    5 sets calf raises
    5 sets of seated calf raises
    3 sets of single leg squats holding 2 50lb kettlebells

    shoulders: ( I did this routine as a superset 4x's)

    dumbbell press
    sideraises
    front raises
    reverse flys

    finished off with 50 minutes of cardio, I had to teach a class. :smile:
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    Leg and Knee raises 2 sets of 20 each

    Rebounding 20 min.

    Walking (10:00 - 3:50) :p Going to Science North (which is like a museum but the kids can play and do things) :smile:
  • rockinmomto3
    rockinmomto3 Posts: 97 Member
    Today, I did 20 minutes of Turbo Jam, burning 336 calories.
  • teetee1281
    teetee1281 Posts: 1,076 Member
    My workout consisted of:

    Group PT Session (me and 3 others instruct a navy pt class):
    Warm-up
    3 short laps
    25-4 count jumping jacks
    20- 4 count steam engines
    10 multi directional lunges
    15 push-up side planks
    20-4 count in and outs
    4 laps
    10 up /down (10 push-ups, raise roofs, 9 push-ups, raise roofs, 8, etc).
    40 - 4 count side crunches each side and front (I think that person was doing a over kill!)
    2 laps
    cool down

    My own workout:
    15 min run on treadmill
    Lat pull down (4*12)
    Wide grip pull (4*10)
    Single one arm row (4*10)
    T-bar (4*10)
    5 min cool down on the treadmill


    **Any ideas for group PT sessions will be greatly appreciated. **
  • fullboost
    fullboost Posts: 53 Member
    Not been to the gym yet, but will be shortly.

    20 mins of cycling to burn off some calories and warm up
    Stretches

    Working chest and triceps today so...
    Flat bench press
    Incline dumb bell press
    Pec Dec
    Tricep pushdown
    Seated Tricep extension
  • ShaneT99
    ShaneT99 Posts: 278 Member
    Just to clarify, in theory someone would start a new "today's workout" thread every day. That's okay though. I'm just glad to see everyone working out and posting it here!

    My workout today was a 3.22 mile run at an average 10:15 pace. A nice 637 calorie burn to start the day off right.
  • ShaneT99
    ShaneT99 Posts: 278 Member
    Leg and shoulders today, I usually only do my legs and no other body part, because i'm spent, but I felt like I was needing a good shoulder burn.

    superset:
    5 sets of squats on the Smith
    5 sets lunges on the Smith
    5 sets of plie squats on the Smith, then 4 more sets with the heels off the ground to hit the calf.

    5 sets on the leg press
    4sets + static holds on the leg extension
    5 sets deadlifts
    5 sets calf raises
    5 sets of seated calf raises
    3 sets of single leg squats holding 2 50lb kettlebells

    shoulders: ( I did this routine as a superset 4x's)

    dumbbell press
    sideraises
    front raises
    reverse flys

    finished off with 50 minutes of cardio, I had to teach a class. :smile:

    That's a mean leg workout (and shoulders too, for that matter).
  • crc822001
    crc822001 Posts: 19 Member
    My workout for the day is a Hiit motivated regimen on the treadmill

    5 minute 2.5 pace 2 incline
    5 minute 3.0 pace 5 incline
    5 minute 3.0 pace 10 incline
    5 minute 3.0 pace 15 incline
    5 minute 3.0 pace 10 incline
    5 minute 3.0 pace 15 incline
    5 minute 3.0 pace 10 incline
    5 minute 3.0 pace 5 incline
    5 minute 2.7 pace 2 incline

    Burns almost 360 calories :)
  • JudyArazoza
    JudyArazoza Posts: 13
    5 minutes: warm up including-
    floor moves with stability ball- squats, lunges, side steps, cross over steps, light jumping/ jogging in place

    16 minutes: hi intensity intervals on floor/ step 30 seconds on/ 30 seconds rest (HIIT)

    10 minutes: steady state cycling ( semi recumbent bike) at moderate effort HR at 75% max

    stretching

    various plyometric moves, lunges and squats with clients ( not really part of my scheduled workout)
  • jrsmithne
    jrsmithne Posts: 124
    My workout for today was Insanity: Cardio Power and Resistance, then tonight I will be doing a TurboKick class from 6:15 - 7:00.
  • Happyoceangirl
    Happyoceangirl Posts: 1,993 Member
    I like this thread ! Will you (original poster) keep starting new ones daily? Canyou be convinced? :flowerforyou:

    My plans today include a run - anywhere between 3 and 5 miles. I'll report back.
  • ShaneT99
    ShaneT99 Posts: 278 Member
    I like this thread ! Will you (original poster) keep starting new ones daily? Canyou be convinced? :flowerforyou:

    My plans today include a run - anywhere between 3 and 5 miles. I'll report back.

    I certainly don't mind doing it whenever I log on in the morning. That being said, I'm in Texas and there are lots of folks on the east coast (or elsewhere) who will likely beat me to it if this actually becomes a thing.
  • teetee1281
    teetee1281 Posts: 1,076 Member
    [/quote]

    I certainly don't mind doing it whenever I log on in the morning. That being said, I'm in Texas and there are lots of folks on the east coast (or elsewhere) who will likely beat me to it if this actually becomes a thing.
    [/quote]

    ShaneT99, I am overseas and it is a 8 hour time difference, so I took the initiative to start the new day. Please follow this link:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/115603-today-s-workou-thread-8-25-10

    Hope to see you there!
  • teetee1281
    teetee1281 Posts: 1,076 Member
    I certainly don't mind doing it whenever I log on in the morning. That being said, I'm in Texas and there are lots of folks on the east coast (or elsewhere) who will likely beat me to it if this actually becomes a thing.
    [/quote]

    ShaneT99, I am overseas and it is a 8 hour time difference, so I took the initiative to start the new day. Please follow this link:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/115603-today-s-workou-thread-8-25-10

    Hope to see you there!
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