The start of the Two-a-Day workout challenge

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  • HLRoberts1987
    HLRoberts1987 Posts: 139 Member
    I'd recommend doing HIIT on the elliptical. Since the treadmill has a motor, it can take some guesswork to figure out which speed(s) you should be working at. This can be dangerous, because if you pick a speed that's too high for you to keep up with, then you might get thrown off. Conversely, picking a speed that's too low won't give you the full effect.

    Also, the elliptical does have a couple other things going for it. In addition to the fact that you have control over the speed, you can also mix up your training sessions by increasing the resistance during the sprint portion of your session. This will give you another way of getting your heart rate up without having to do max-effort sprints, and it will also help to develop strength and power in your legs as well.


    Awesome thanks so much. Maybe you will know the answer to this question because I am stumped. I am not trying to spot fat burn but I am wondering if there is something more I can do to just kinda help it out. I am wondering what would be the best (besides squats, lunges 'donkey kicks') would be the best for toning upper thighs and buttocks. I put in alot of work for the other parts of my body just wondering if you or anyone else for that matter knows any other type of exercises etc that will help out in the area whenever I do my lower body workouts?

    Thanks :o)
  • HLRoberts1987
    HLRoberts1987 Posts: 139 Member
    I'd recommend doing HIIT on the elliptical. Since the treadmill has a motor, it can take some guesswork to figure out which speed(s) you should be working at. This can be dangerous, because if you pick a speed that's too high for you to keep up with, then you might get thrown off. Conversely, picking a speed that's too low won't give you the full effect.

    Also, the elliptical does have a couple other things going for it. In addition to the fact that you have control over the speed, you can also mix up your training sessions by increasing the resistance during the sprint portion of your session. This will give you another way of getting your heart rate up without having to do max-effort sprints, and it will also help to develop strength and power in your legs as well.

    Hmm very good points. I might try the elliptical. I find with the treadmill, I lose about 8 seconds of my sprint while it ramps up the speed. ANd falling off is definetly a concern. right now the fastest I am comfortable with is level 9, which gets my HR to about 175... although the internet says my maximum HR (100%) is 190... I "feel" like I can push harder.

    How do you do your intervals? Right now i am at 30 sec sprint/ 1 min recovery

    I loved P90X. They have three different ones you can do (in the same package) They have 13 discs I believe and everyday is a different workout (they will give you schedule) but if you like the two a day thing and can do it they have the lean version and you do cardio first and then you do one of the strength training (you pick how long in between you wan to seperate them). I had GREAT results from P90X I lost the weight and toned at the same time. However I heard that insanity has alot more cardio and is really hard. I am pretty sure there is a proformance test online and you can do that beforehand to see if your 'ready' for insanity. I have seen awesome results (in other people) with insanity as well. I think its all depending on what you are wanting.

    I was just in canada for spring break. (march 12th-18th) Went to Mount Washington to go snowboarding and then went to powell river to visit a friend. I have to say that I LOVE Canada. The people are SO friendly (the ones that I talked to anyway).

    Well, girl we are going to be confident and not want to cover up our bodies in 2 months...We GOT this :o)
  • Mayor_West
    Mayor_West Posts: 246 Member
    Hmm very good points. I might try the elliptical. I find with the treadmill, I lose about 8 seconds of my sprint while it ramps up the speed. ANd falling off is definetly a concern. right now the fastest I am comfortable with is level 9, which gets my HR to about 175... although the internet says my maximum HR (100%) is 190... I "feel" like I can push harder.

    How do you do your intervals? Right now i am at 30 sec sprint/ 1 min recovery

    I actually mix up my HIIT sessions- I find that trying to do the same workout can lead to burnout mentally. I do 5 sessions a week, with a general framework for each alternating day- MWF 15 minutes, TTh 10 minutes. I'm also working at a 1:1 work/rest ratio, so for example, a 30 sec sprint would be followed by a 30 sec jog. You can adjust the ratios over time to increase your cardio capacity as well.

    MWF I do intervals of 30 sec for 10 minutes, 20 sec for 2 minutes and 15 seconds for 3 minutes. The idea is that as I progress through the workout, my recovery periods get shorter. TTh, I do 10 minutes of 15 seconds
    Awesome thanks so much. Maybe you will know the answer to this question because I am stumped. I am not trying to spot fat burn but I am wondering if there is something more I can do to just kinda help it out. I am wondering what would be the best (besides squats, lunges 'donkey kicks') would be the best for toning upper thighs and buttocks. I put in alot of work for the other parts of my body just wondering if you or anyone else for that matter knows any other type of exercises etc that will help out in the area whenever I do my lower body workouts?

    In addition to squats and lunges, here are some other exercises you can do for developing your legs:

    -Glute-Ham Raise
    -Romanian Deadlifts
    -Seated Leg Curls
    -Lying Leg Curls
    -Good Mornings
  • HLRoberts1987
    HLRoberts1987 Posts: 139 Member
    Hmm very good points. I might try the elliptical. I find with the treadmill, I lose about 8 seconds of my sprint while it ramps up the speed. ANd falling off is definetly a concern. right now the fastest I am comfortable with is level 9, which gets my HR to about 175... although the internet says my maximum HR (100%) is 190... I "feel" like I can push harder.

    How do you do your intervals? Right now i am at 30 sec sprint/ 1 min recovery

    I actually mix up my HIIT sessions- I find that trying to do the same workout can lead to burnout mentally. I do 5 sessions a week, with a general framework for each alternating day- MWF 15 minutes, TTh 10 minutes. I'm also working at a 1:1 work/rest ratio, so for example, a 30 sec sprint would be followed by a 30 sec jog. You can adjust the ratios over time to increase your cardio capacity as well.

    MWF I do intervals of 30 sec for 10 minutes, 20 sec for 2 minutes and 15 seconds for 3 minutes. The idea is that as I progress through the workout, my recovery periods get shorter. TTh, I do 10 minutes of 15 seconds
    Awesome thanks so much. Maybe you will know the answer to this question because I am stumped. I am not trying to spot fat burn but I am wondering if there is something more I can do to just kinda help it out. I am wondering what would be the best (besides squats, lunges 'donkey kicks') would be the best for toning upper thighs and buttocks. I put in alot of work for the other parts of my body just wondering if you or anyone else for that matter knows any other type of exercises etc that will help out in the area whenever I do my lower body workouts?

    In addition to squats and lunges, here are some other exercises you can do for developing your legs:

    -Glute-Ham Raise
    -Romanian Deadlifts
    -Seated Leg Curls
    -Lying Leg Curls
    -Good Mornings

    Thank you so much I am going to go ahead and put some of those in my workout routine today (as I am doing lower body strength training today) :o)
  • sweetsarahj
    sweetsarahj Posts: 701 Member
    Uhhhh I need to do some serious exercise after work tonight to earn enough calories so I can eat dinner!!!! LOL

    I had a big steak, fries and a glass of wine for lunch.... about 1200 calories i guess?!?!?!

    Oh well, ive been good all week.
  • HLRoberts1987
    HLRoberts1987 Posts: 139 Member
    Uhhhh I need to do some serious exercise after work tonight to earn enough calories so I can eat dinner!!!! LOL

    I had a big steak, fries and a glass of wine for lunch.... about 1200 calories i guess?!?!?!

    Oh well, ive been good all week.

    Haha I feel you there. I have about 200 cal I can have for dinner right now...(I still have to workout though so hopefully I can eat somthing good and yummy for dinner)
  • Dragonfly11
    Dragonfly11 Posts: 672 Member
    Happy Friday All,
    Missed you guys yesterday - super busy stressfull at work. Didn't get to do my am work out so did 2 back to back when I got home from work. Ended up doing an hour of cardio /with 5 lb weights and another 25 minutes of work on a stability ball with weights. Finished up at about 9:15 last night and I have to tell you it was such a good stress reliever ~ man! I was finally able to let my mind rest from all of the end of month "close out" drama at the office and have some peace. So much better for me than getting a pizza (which was the way i used to deal with it) :laugh: Good to be practicing new habits. Off to a better start on this April 1st with 45 minutes of TJ Cardiomix #2 which is my favorite and ready for a super day.
    Hope everyone is getting after it this morning ~ wishing you all well!

    Janet
  • EbonyGemstoneHealth
    EbonyGemstoneHealth Posts: 249 Member
    Hello people todays workout:
    AM C25k Week 2 + AM Jari Love 30 mins + Yoga Class

    I'm not logging them until I get my HRM :)
  • HLRoberts1987
    HLRoberts1987 Posts: 139 Member
    I am sure that my interval training yesterday on the eliptical wasnt HIIT but i am pretty sure it was close maybe haha. I was on the eliptical for 35 min and did 15 min of 20 sec rest and 40 second going as hard and as fast as I could, then went to 15 min 30 sec rest 30 second pushing..the reason I decided to step it down is because I couldnt count my heart rate (i dont have a HRM yet and the one on the machine is funky and wouldnt work.) So When I was pushing hard I was anywhere from 200-220 and then on my slow downs I was like 180-190. Def kicked my butt (in a totally awesome way :o))

    My second workout I did a total lower body workout let me just tell you I am so super sore and then I did ab ripper

    Today is going to concist of probably one hardcore workout becuase I have my nephews tball game to go to and then we are going to the race track :o)

    Happy Friday all!!! :o)
  • sweetsarahj
    sweetsarahj Posts: 701 Member
    Hey all!

    I woke up with a splitting headache today, called in sick to work and went back to bed. No headache now, but my body is super super tired. I guess today is now a rest day LOL.
  • HLRoberts1987
    HLRoberts1987 Posts: 139 Member
    Hey all!

    I woke up with a splitting headache today, called in sick to work and went back to bed. No headache now, but my body is super super tired. I guess today is now a rest day LOL.

    yes take a rest day! Dont work out!! :o) hope you get to feeling better.
  • sam363
    sam363 Posts: 204 Member
    ok. So this week has been a wash for me. I also have eaten out almost everyday - the weekend is not looking much better. I'm trying to remember portion control.

    My goal for next week is to run/walk two miles in the mornings and then do Ripped in 30 in the evenings. I read an article in a running magazine about a guy who ran everyday for a year. He didn't want to stop because he felt that he would not be able to start up again. SO I am going to try it out and run everyday even if it's only a short distance next week.

    Keep up the great work everyone! and have a fantastically fun-filled weekend!
  • FitPhysique
    FitPhysique Posts: 284 Member
    Hey all!

    I woke up with a splitting headache today, called in sick to work and went back to bed. No headache now, but my body is super super tired. I guess today is now a rest day LOL.
    Feel better. Listen to your body and make sure to keep yourself well hydrated.
  • JAG1224
    JAG1224 Posts: 191 Member
    So once again school gets in the way yesterday. I have alot of homework to get done because finals are coming up FAST. But thats okay. i was on track with my calories yesterday and bringing it today today i am going to try the HIIT and then do WT on my lower body. I am waiting to move where I am moving this week to start P90X....I LOVE the results it gives me.


    I have a new goal. I am needing to push hard until the end of May. I will be going to Vegas with my boyfriend and bunch of our friends and will be wearing swim suits as it will be warm enough and dangit I have GOT to feel comfortable and confident. :o)

    Thursday - 1st HIIT on treadmill or eliptical (cant decide)
    2nd - Strength training lower body

    do it on the elliptical.. it's a killer workout.. that's what i did yesterday. :)

    didn't get to do my second workout yesterday or today because i had a friend visit so i'm feeling like i may have to do 3 workouts tomorrow and no rest day on sunday?!!!! hope everyone is doing well with their workouts! :)
  • FitPhysique
    FitPhysique Posts: 284 Member
    Hello everyone! Although I have not been posting daily I have been keeping up with my 2 a day.

    Monday AM- P90x Plyometrics + Treadmill Running Intervals for 30 mins
    PM-Insanity Cardio Power and Resistance

    Tuesday AM-Insanity Pure Cardio + Ran on Treadmill for 1.5 miles @ 4% Incline
    P.M -Core Synergistics+ Ran on Treadmill incline 2.0 for 2miles

    Wednesday AM-P90x KenpoX
    PM-Insanity Plyo Cardio Circuit

    Thursday AM-Insanity Cardio Recovery
    PM- P90x Stretch

    Friday- AM P90x Cardio X
    PM- Insanity Pure Cardio(1/2) +5 mins jumping Rope+1mile on treadmill(10mins)

    Saturday AM-Insanity Cardio Power Resistance +30mins YogaX
    PM- KenpoX
  • HLRoberts1987
    HLRoberts1987 Posts: 139 Member
    So once again school gets in the way yesterday. I have alot of homework to get done because finals are coming up FAST. But thats okay. i was on track with my calories yesterday and bringing it today today i am going to try the HIIT and then do WT on my lower body. I am waiting to move where I am moving this week to start P90X....I LOVE the results it gives me.

    T
    I have a new goal. I am needing to push hard until the end of May. I will be going to Vegas with my boyfriend and bunch of our friends and will be wearing swim suits as it will be warm enough and dangit I have GOT to feel comfortable and confident. :o)

    Thursday - 1st HIIT on treadmill or eliptical (cant decide)
    2nd - Strength training lower body


    The eliptical was such an awesome workout. Funny story I was in td middle of my intervals really starting to feel it and my math professor (he's young like early 30's) walked up and got on the eliptical next to me. Haha my first thought was crap I need to do my homewor haha. But it was an awesome workout. Hope everyone has a great weekend!! Keep it up :):)





    do it on the elliptical.. it's a killer workout.. that's what i did yesterday. :)

    didn't get to do my second workout yesterday or today because i had a friend visit so i'm feeling like i may have to do 3 workouts tomorrow and no rest day on sunday?!!!! hope everyone is doing well with their workouts! :)
  • Dragonfly11
    Dragonfly11 Posts: 672 Member
    Hi there
    Checking in no 2nd workout yesterday went to dinner with DH and a friend. They had delicious homemade soup and sandwiches I had a blueberry smoothie made with sugar free yogurt and some pineapple chunks. I tried to concentrate on the band and the atmosphere and company rather than the incredible food(I wasn't eating) LOL! Today. I did 55 minutes of cardio & weights and no 2nd workout either !! Going have to make up for it tomorrow. A little disappointed that I'm only down a pound this week but I feel stronger and tighter. Wish I had taken my measurements - maybe I'll do that tomorrow.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekends
    Janet
  • Dragonfly11
    Dragonfly11 Posts: 672 Member
    Checking in for Sunday
    It was supposed to be rest day (even though io planned to do an extra workout because I only got 1 in for yesterday). I ended up with a 45 minute walk/jog in an area that had flat stretches and some hills. I can feel it! Only burned 250 cals but I'll take it:laugh:
    I took my measurements and I am 2 inches bigger than I was last fall in evey major area bust waist and hip; I've got quite a ways to go. Not down on myself just realistic - the good news is I've made a start and am on my way. I thank all of you out there for your enthusiasm and your commitment. It pushes me to keep moving!

    Have a great night
    Janet
  • EbonyGemstoneHealth
    EbonyGemstoneHealth Posts: 249 Member
    Whoot its Monday morning,
    I've given up on C25K,I get more done with my own interval training. :P

    Will probably start C210K another time, anyway this is my schedule for today:

    Monday: 1 hour treadmill intervals + Jari Love COMPLETE WORKOUT 1 hour + Leg weights
  • EbonyGemstoneHealth
    EbonyGemstoneHealth Posts: 249 Member
    Did a giant set on the leg strength training today,really need strong legs in order to keep up at the sprinters club, could really feel the burn!
  • Dragonfly11
    Dragonfly11 Posts: 672 Member
    Morning folks,
    Started out this Monday with 30day shred - only burned 200 calories but man was I exhausted and dripping with sweat!! It felt great!! Doing my 20min Ab Jam plus ..... not sure yet :laugh: It depends on my energy level - either the TJ 20 minute , Fat blaster (interval training) or 45 minutes of FIRM cardio.

    It's nice to have choices :wink:

    Make it a great day,
    Janet
  • HLRoberts1987
    HLRoberts1987 Posts: 139 Member
    So in 30 min I will have been awake for 24 hours. I was up all last night with my bf because he was super duper sick. Had to come to work this morning and wont get off until 3:30. Will have class from 5:30-8:00 pm and I am so flippin tired its not even funny. To be honest I do not think I am goign to get a workout in today. I cant even think. Will get a good night sleep tonight and start fresh tomorrow. I hope all have a wonderful monday and have amazing workouts :o)I will be there in spirit :o(
  • sweetsarahj
    sweetsarahj Posts: 701 Member
    Well Friday was a much-needed rest day. My whole body was sore—and not in that good I’m-sore-from-working-out way, more like every muscle in my body was screaming at me LOL. Saturday and Sunday I was out of town at my sister’s and I just did intervals both days. It was a minor miracle that I was able to sneak away to the gym even once a day while staying there. Also didn’t log ANY food all weekend!

    Oh well, back on track this morning, did 15 minutes intervals on the treadmill and 20 on the elliptical. Got a great burn off the elliptical, I’m definetly doing that more often! Tonight I will be back at the gym for weight training.

    I’m still debating over whether I want to spend some money on workout dvds. I’m doing my best to be ‘frugal’ but I spent $160 yesterday on new workout clothes! :S
  • sweetsarahj
    sweetsarahj Posts: 701 Member
    So in 30 min I will have been awake for 24 hours. I was up all last night with my bf because he was super duper sick. Had to come to work this morning and wont get off until 3:30. Will have class from 5:30-8:00 pm and I am so flippin tired its not even funny. To be honest I do not think I am goign to get a workout in today. I cant even think. Will get a good night sleep tonight and start fresh tomorrow. I hope all have a wonderful monday and have amazing workouts :o)I will be there in spirit :o(

    Oh sounds like you need a rest! I think when you get super tired, your body needs the sleep more then the exercise anyway. Don;t worry, you can make it through the day and you'll have an amazing sleep tonight!

    How very nice of you to stay up with your BF!
  • HLRoberts1987
    HLRoberts1987 Posts: 139 Member
    So in 30 min I will have been awake for 24 hours. I was up all last night with my bf because he was super duper sick. Had to come to work this morning and wont get off until 3:30. Will have class from 5:30-8:00 pm and I am so flippin tired its not even funny. To be honest I do not think I am goign to get a workout in today. I cant even think. Will get a good night sleep tonight and start fresh tomorrow. I hope all have a wonderful monday and have amazing workouts :o)I will be there in spirit :o(

    Oh sounds like you need a rest! I think when you get super tired, your body needs the sleep more then the exercise anyway. Don;t worry, you can make it through the day and you'll have an amazing sleep tonight!

    How very nice of you to stay up with your BF!

    Thank you. I was feeling a little guilty knowing I wasnt going to be able to workout but right now with me being so tired I would probably injur myself trying to push through this exaustion. He is so worth it and so I dont mind in the least but I am def going to bed early tonight He feels better after some meds so he should be good the whole night tonight ...Will start my logging and workout tracking tomorrow :o)
  • LG61820
    LG61820 Posts: 372 Member
    Back on track today and hope to stay that way: AM Cardio Challenge 39 minutes. Lunchtime: Walk/jog 48 minutes!
  • Dragonfly11
    Dragonfly11 Posts: 672 Member
    Hi all
    Just back from a 55min fast walk. Got my heart rate up to 147 for almost the entire time ended up with a404 calorie burn and 80 minutes of exercise done. Yea!!! Hope all are well and getting off to a good start.
    See you tomorrow
    Janet
  • EbonyGemstoneHealth
    EbonyGemstoneHealth Posts: 249 Member
    Hello everyone,just did my usual interval run/walk session,and off to sprinters club this evening! :)

    Morning doing treadmill HISS + Evenings Sprinters Club
  • sweetsarahj
    sweetsarahj Posts: 701 Member
    Hi All! I've been switching it up this week and doing ym cario in the morning and weight training in the evening. I'll see how this goes this week. So last night I did chest, back and shoulders. Finally getting better at chin-ups, still need about 35 pounds of assistance, but I'm getting there! Can't wait to be able to do a chin up all on my own---- that will make me feel super tough!!! This morning I did intervals on the treadmill and ellipitcal. After work tonight it will be heavy legs, I'm leg pressing 230 pounds and squating 150.
  • going2win
    going2win Posts: 10 Member
    is it to late to get in??? =)
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