1 hour spin classes + 2 mile run on the treadmill. Solid cardio workout. I need to start adding in some strength training workouts though!! (Taken with instagram)
5.21.12
Not only did I go to my first spin class in over a year this week, but I also did a cardio kickboxing class last night for the first time in waayyy too long! I forgot how much I love it. It’s a million times easier to get myself to workout when it’s fun and it’s with a bunch of other people who are sweating and dying as much as I am.
The only problem… my knees were starting to hurt towards the end of the class, so I’m not sure if I could handle cardio kickboxing on a regular basis. Stupid runner’s knee. I might try the class again and just stop if they start hurting or only plan on going for a half hour. But either way, I’m excited to start doing classes again!!
5.10.12
Cardio Kickboxing time!!!
Have I really not done this class in over a year? Stephanie (stephgetsstrong.tumblr.com) and I used to do this class together every week and I LOVED it! Maybe my sister will go with me this summer :)
5.9.12
This was the first spin class I’ve done in over a year!!! And I can’t feel my legs now. We were out of the saddle for more than half the time and the instructor also incorporated some arm work in with the spinning. It. Was. Brutal. For those of you who didn’t see my earlier post, I reaaallyyy didn’t want to workout today due to the terrible mood I was in. I probably wouldn’t have gone if I didn’t look at the class schedule and see a spin class at the perfect time. I figured it would be the best workout for me tonight since I can’t really let my mind wander with my legs on fire, an instructor yelling at me to pedal faster, and loud music blasting in my ears.
I probably won’t be able to move tomorrow, let alone do the cardio kickboxing class I was planning on going to, but I’m happy I went tonight. And who knows, maybe I’ll suck it up and still do kickboxing tomorrow. I miss doing classes at Lifetime… this was a much needed workout.
5.8.12
Ever go workout when you’re in a bad mood…
and it puts you in an even worse mood? That happens to me a lot actually (I think running and working out give me too much time to think sometimes), and I’m worried that’s what will happen tonight. Maybe I’ll try reading my new book and see if I get into it? It’s going to take a whole lot more motivation than I have right now to get me in that gym after work :/
5.8.12
I went to Lifetime to run 2 miles and do some leg work, but then I got really into the book I was reading, so I ran farther AND did 35 unplanned minutes on the bike (as well as lifting legs) and ended up getting a helluva workout in! (Hello, run-on sentence…)
Cardio:
50 minutes on the treadmill (ran 3 miles, walked 1 mile)
35 minutes on the bike (8 miles)
Leg Circuit (repeat 3 times):
Leg Press- 40 lbs, 15 reps
20 lunges in place
1 min. wall sit
Dinner:
Tortilla crusted tilapia, corn on the cob, and strawberry yogurt. YUM.
5.2.12
For the first time in awhile, I don’t have to follow a training schedule! So for a month, my only focus is weight loss. Which means adding in more non-running workouts and some weight lifting. Then, in a month, I’ll have to start training for the Chicago Marathon… dun dun duunnn!!
Lifting Routine:
1st Circuit (repeat 3 times):
Tricep Pressdown- 40 lbs, 12 reps
10 (girl) push-ups
14 minutes on the treadmill (1 mile run, .2 mile walk)
2nd Circuit (repeat 3 times):
Shoulder Press with 15 lb. dumbbells- 12 reps
Lateral Raises with 7.5 lb. dumbbells- 12 reps
Bicep curl with 20 lb. bar- 12 reps
16 minutes on the treadmill (1 mile run, .3 mile walk)
15 minutes on the bike (4 miles)
Post-workout dinner: Fantastic teriyaki chicken and buffalo chicken rice with Cholula sauce. This is becoming a Monday traditional and I love it.
4.30.12
Half Marathon Training, Day 24: 4 Mile Run + Cardio
I missed my run yesterday, so I made it up today by running AND doing cardio! I’m feeling pretty good now, besides being EXHAUSTED. Bed time for this girl…
1 hour on the treadmill (ran 4 miles, walked 1 mile)
30 minutes on the AMT
Total Calories Burned: 800
3.1.12
Half Marathon Training, Day 16: Cardio
Today’s workout was short and easy… just what I needed! My back has been hurting from running, so I decided to do a little bit of cardio with a short run instead of doing my full 3.5 mile run. Hopefully it’ll start feeling better soon!
15 minutes on the treadmill (1 mile run, .3 mile walk)
17 minutes on the AMT
2.22.12
Half Marathon Training, Day 8: 3 Mile Run + Cardio
I was forced to run on the treadmill today, since it’s freezing out and I have a terrible cold and cough… but it wasn’t too horrible! I ran on a treadmill with a TV so I could watch How I Met Your Mother, so that kept me entertained :)
42 minutes on the treadmill (ran 3 miles, walked 0.5 miles)
11 minutes on the AMT
Total Calories Burned: 500
P.S. I forgot to post it, but on Saturday I ran 2 miles on the treadmill and did the bike o-o’
2.13.12
Half Marathon Training, Day 3: 2 Mile Run + Cross Training
This workout was a little rough after beer and greasy (delicious) chicken fingers… but that’s all the more reason to go workout, right? Hopefully I at least burned off the Blue Moons I drank. Today was supposed to be a 3 mile run, but since I’m trying to do more cross training and less running this time around (thanks to my awesome runner’s knee), I ran 2 and then rode the bike for 15 minutes instead.
30 minutes on the treadmill (ran 2 miles, walked .4)
15 minutes on the bike
Total Calories Burned: 400
2.8.12
Craig got a membership at Charter Fitness and he can bring me with him every time he goes!! I am so excited about this. Having him to workout with will hopefully be the push I need to get back in shape. We’ve already made plans to workout every Monday and Friday after work :) Yay!
Today’s workout:
30 minutes on the AMT
15 minutes on the treadmill (ran 1 mile in 8:47 + cool down)
2.1.12
Since Tumblr was down last night, I’m just now posting yesterday’s workout! I wasn’t planning on working out, but since I’ve been feeling really stressed about my weight, etc etc, I went to Lifetime to run after margarita night. Luckily one drink didn’t affect me too much and I was able to do an hour long treadmill workout.
60 minutes on treadmill= Ran 4.1 miles, walked 1 mile
(R .5, W .2, R .8, W .2, R 1.0, W .2, R 1.1, W .2, R .7, W .2)
Total Calories Burned: 600
2.1.12
Today’s workout consisted of 30 minutes on the AMT and 15 minutes on the bike. Short, but not bad for a last minute workout!
1.23.12
I’m feeling really motivated today to get back in shape and eat healthy, so I went to Lifetime to do some weight lifting and cardio! I’m hoping this round of motivation sticks around longer than the last one did… fingers crossed!
6 minute warm-up on the treadmill (.5 m)
Lifting Routine:
1st Circuit (repeat 3 times):
Chest Press- 20 lbs, 15 reps
Tricep Pressdown- 40 lbs, 15 reps
10 (5 regular, 5 girl) push-ups
2nd Circuit (repeat 3 times):
Lat Pulldown Machine- 60 lbs, 15 reps
Shoulder Press with 10 lb. dumbbells- 15 reps
Lateral Raises with 10 lb. dumbbells- 10 reps
Bicep curl with 25 lb. EZ curl bar- 12 reps
3rd Circuit (repeat 3 times):
15 squats
20 lunges
1 minute wall sit
+
25 minutes on the Stairmachine
30 minutes on the AMT
1.18.12
