my workout journey

NEW BLOG!

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:28:02 -0700

I have a new blog, go follow me there, as i won’t be using this anymore!

http://lindseymeans.tumblr.com/

so, i did this after a 35+ minute tabata circuit, and did a...

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:54:00 -0700

so, i did this after a 35+ minute tabata circuit, and did a chest workout in the morning. i’m not happy at ALL with this. the push presses were really hard for me. i’m going to try again. i’m shooting for 5 rounds next time. hopefully i can get there! i will do it on a day where that’s my first workout or only workout.

i also found out that my body fat % is NOT where i thought it was. it’s depressing, but what can you do? not dwell on it, and just work harder.

GUNS! my arms are getting better! i’m pretty happy....

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:07:00 -0800

GUNS! my arms are getting better! i’m pretty happy. i’ve been in a slump the last few days. but i was trying on clothes today, fit into a size 4 pair of shorts, i’m seeing progress. back to the grind tomorrow!!!!

did pretty good on this, except for the last round, the box...

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:22:00 -0800

did pretty good on this, except for the last round, the box jumps and thrusters. i feel like i did pretty good. i’m working on kipping pullups now, i’m almost there! been using the blue band, and i think within the next two weeks at most, i’ll be doing them without the band! yayyyyy!

okay, so lean and mean is the cardio class. and let me tell you,...

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:21:00 -0800

okay, so lean and mean is the cardio class. and let me tell you, it was pretty mean to me! haha. my weakness’ are box jumps for sure.

workouts!!!!

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:19:36 -0800

Workout #1 - Back and Biceps.

lat pulldown with bar - 4 sets of 12 - 2 sets in front of head @ 70lbs, 2 sets behind head at 60lbs

lat pulldown with v-bar - 3 sets of 12 - at 70lbs.

bent over row with bar - 4 sets, last set drop set 3 times.

dumbbell curls - 4 sets of 12 at 20lbs

barbell curls wide grip - 3 sets of 12 at 35lbs

isolated curbs w/ the cables - 3 sets, 4th set drop set 3 times.

hammer curls - 4 sets at 10lbs

i’ll post pictures of my other workouts.

that’s my coach! andrea ager! she’s amazing.

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:28:38 -0800

that’s my coach! andrea ager! she’s amazing.

back on track tomorrow.

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:25:45 -0800

i’ve been slacking the past two days. haven’t worked out this weekend. and i went off the diet. josh’s mom came into town on friday, went out with her. i think i needed a break/cheat. i’ve got 3 weeks left, going to be very strict with my carb cycling plan, cardio first thing in the morning, crossfit, and angie gist’s workout. and see what happens at the end of the 12 weeks!

even though i’ve cheated, and went off the plan, i feel good about it! can’t wait to see what i can get to next month!

did 55lbs for this. totally kicked my ass, thought i was gonna...

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:10:00 -0800

did 55lbs for this. totally kicked my ass, thought i was gonna throw up.

i've been slacking...

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:56 -0800

on posting! not on working out. =]

okay, so i joined a new gym, it’s an all girl gym called Pink Iron. I really like it. I went on sunday for a friends and family thing. my friend luci goes there. the workout was a buddy workout. i can’t remember exactly what it was but it included med ball situps, burpees, jump rope, and running. after that i had a client, then went and did a glute/calves workout.

monday;

did a lean and mean, which is a cardio class. it was tabata/circuit with 5 stations. took about 30 minutes. then we did the WOD, which was an AMRAP. I think it was 15 minutes? it was 9 Sumo Deadlift Highpulls, 7 pushups, and 5 knees to elbows. I think i got 17 rounds plus 7 pushups and 2 SDHP.

Tuesday;

rest day.

today;

workout #1 - Quads;

Leg extensions - 80lbs - 4 sets of 12

leg press - 140lbs - 4 sets of 12

barbell squats - 70lbs - 4 sets of 12

lunges with a 35lb plate - 4 sets of 12

workout #2 - lean and mean;

FIGHT GONE BAD;

3 rounds, 1 min for each, 1 min rest.

Push Press - #55

Box Jumps - 20in

SDHP - #55

Wall Balls - 12lb

Rowing for calories

at the end we added up all of our reps for each set and i got; 326.

workout #3 - WOD;

strength;

5x5 back squats;

75-95-105-115-125 [only got 2 reps but it’s my PR!]

WOD;

2 rounds

29 DB floor to shoulders - 22.5lbs

29 mountain climbers [each leg]

29 push press - 45lbs

29 KB swings - 26lbs

i finished in 16:07 minutes.

i’m definitely getting stronger! i didn’t think i could do the back squats at all. it’s luci’s birthday tomorrow, should be a good WOD!

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Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:46:17 -0800

today’s workout;

8 rounds of 8 reps; push press with 50lbs barbell

4 sets of 12 - dumbbell lateral raise - 7.5lbs

4 sets of 12 - dumbbell front raise - 10lbs

4 sets of 12 - dumbbell laying down single arm fly - 17.5lb

4 sets of 12 - cable pulldown w/ rope - 70lbs

4 sets of 12 - standing overhead tri extensions w/ rope - 30lbs

4 sets of 15 - hanging knee raises

then i did 3 rounds of 21/15/9

kettlebell swings with 25lb

pushups

squats

then i rowed 2000 meters in 10;30.

AND then i was done. Gonna go workout at a new gym tomorrow, i’m excited!

death to legs!

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:48:54 -0800

did this whipcon today;

Carry a 20lbs/14lbs ball 1000m - i did an 8lb ball for everything.
then do this task:
3 rounds:
15 wallballs
15 med ball push press
15 med ball squats
Then lunge to corner and back(or fire hydrant if beginner: 100m):200m - i lunged the whole way.
Rest 2 min
Then lunge to corner and back(or fire hydrant if beginner: 100m):200m
then do this task:
3 rounds:
15 wallballs
15 med ball push press
15 med ball squats
then Carry a 20lbs/14lbs ball 1000m
Post total time. 59 minutes.

THIS WAS HARD! after this i stuck around and did a mini WOD

1 min - Air Dyne Bike

1 min - ab mat situps

1 min - back extensions

2 rounds.

i feel good about it. i hope i’m not too sore tomorrow, i have a long day at work!

new workout.

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:28:22 -0800

started this workout today;

http://cutandjacked.com/sites/default/files/images/workouts/angela_gist_W/angie_female_workout.pdf

i like it!

gonna hit the crossfit gym tonight too. this will be an intense 30 days! i feel good about it.

rest day.

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:03:27 -0800

decided to take a rest day today…my body needs it!

only 1 workout today.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:58:39 -0800

WhipCON:

Row 4 min at a damper setting of 2
10 Burpees
Row 4 min at a damper setting of 5
30 walking lunges holding a 10/5lbs plate in front with a twist toward front leg at bottom of lunge
Row for 2 min at a damper of 7
30 Supine Windshield Wipers
Sprint Row for 1 min at a damper of 10
100 Jump rope Skips
Sprint Row for 1 min at a damper of 10
Rest for 90 sec taking deep breaths
Row for 2 min at a damper of 7
30 supine Windshield Wipers
Row for 4 min at a damper of 5
30 walking lunges holding a 10/5lbs plate in front with a twist toward front leg at bottom of lunge
Row for 4 min at a damper of 2
10 burpees

my time was 34 minutes i think, i can’t remember.

i was way too tired to even THINK about doing the WOD. i’ll go for 2 tomorrow.

sooo sore!

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:28:13 -0800

went to the gym with josh this morning and just rolled my body out. it hurt so bad, i almost started crying. =[

only 2 workouts today!

WhipCON:

4 Rounds
1 min each for max reps

Wall Ball Push Press (wallball to 11 feet without the full squat) - 10lb ball
Ball Slams - 14lb ball
Box Jump - 20in
Sumo Deadlift High Pull with Kettlebell - 35lbs
Air Dyne
Rest

this was really brutal for me. all i could think about was getting through it.

Then the WOD;

Five rounds for time of:
155 pound Deadlift, 12 reps
155 pound Hang power clean, 9 reps
155 pound Push jerk, 6 reps

the Rx for women was 105, but I did 55lbs. I was exhausted and wanted to focus more on form. The hang power cleans were definitely the worst.

My time was 15:05.

I was thinking about entering for the games, but i don’t think I will. I think I’ll get too discouraged because I probably won’t be able to do the prescribed weight. I need to just focus on my Transformation.

whipcon and ANGIE!

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:59:50 -0800

okay, Whipcon warmup;

2 rounds; 2 people row 200M while everyone else rotates;

squats, stretching, situps.

8 rounds;

10 burpess

15 jumping lunges

60 single unders

5x5yards shuffle.

I did it in i think 24;30 minutes.

i really felt like i was going to throw up after that, and didn’t know if i could do the WOD. BUT I did it!

We did a lap around the block, and some stretching, then ANGIE!

100 pullups - i used the band.

100 pushups

100 situps

100 squats, past parallel.

my time was 23:10.

I feel really awesome about this, because there were about 10 people, all dudes, except for one girl but she had a broken foot. and i finished 4th, and about 10+ minutes before the rest of the guys. especially with a ripped callous, AND after Whip!

YESSSS, i’m getting stronger! LOVE it.

stats & workout #1

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:00:08 -0800

I lost an inch this week. WOO!

Workout #1;

1000M row

10 box jumps 20/24in i don’t know how high it was.

3 sets of 15 - Leg press machine 180lbs

3 sets of 15 - seated calve raises - 70lbs

3 sets of 5 - Front Squats - first 2 at 65lbs, last set at 70lbs.

looks like i’ll be doing Angie tonight at Crossfit. I’m excited for workout #2!

ACTUAL rest day.

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:09:40 -0800

after Umami Burger, I decided to come home. it was already 9pm and I’m still exhausted. Time to catch up on The Walking Dead!

rest day, kind of.

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:08:42 -0800

my lower back is killing me! no pain, no gain though right? gonna do my friend’s hair tonight, then go have Umami Burger with her as my cheat meal, then go swim a little and sit in the hot tub and steam room. today is my semi/take it easy rest day.