Finally! I got a workout in… at home! The assignment: 20+ minutes of cardio warm up with deadlifts and swings 20- 15- 10- cleans/ push presses 1 minute of four-touch in between stretch! I convinced my oldest nephew to take a 1 1/2 mile walk/run with me. He went ahead on his scooter, and I [...]
Posts Tagged ‘training’
Weekend Blues?
This past weekend was pretty hectic. I started off on the wrong foot by showing up extremely late to my training session on Friday. Why have a blackberry if you’re not gonna look at it? Okay, enough griping. The good news is that I was extremely focused for 20 minutes, and learned a killer exercise [...]
"More hips, more thighs"
I haven’t been putting my mind in my hips. My arms, yes. Long torso? Okay. Breathing is pretty good, too. But swinging kettlebells is all about bending the hips, loading the hamstrings, and using the weight of the kettlebell to create explosive motion. So far, I haven’t been utilizing the force that’s already there to [...]
The day I enjoyed getting my butt kicked in the gym
Actions speak louder than words. I can ♥ kettlebells all I want, but if I’m not using them effectively and consistently, what’s the point? So, my trainer gave me more tools for my kettlebox in yesterday’s workout. Liz and I arrived ready to work! That’s good, since we started out immediately with the 26 pounders–> Just [...]
Successful Home Workout
I’ve given up the idea that I’ll get an uninterrupted workout in at home. That being said, I had an awesome session with my new kettlebells on Sunday, practicing the new movements I’ve learned in the past week. First, a note about my new kettlebells. Yahoo! I’m so happy! I feel like a little kid [...]
Bye bye, back fat!
“Fear has a large shadow, but he himself is small.” J. Ruth Gendler Big girls- answer me this. Am I the only one having trouble finding good athletic gear? I mean, guys (and by “guys,” I do mean “men” only), it seems like all you have to do is find a great pair of shorts [...]
Get on Up
Today’s workout was exactly what I needed: a change of pace. I checked out Warrior Hardware’s new inventory yesterday, which meant playing with a bunch of kettlebells and other strength training items. I felt tired and achy, and not really excited about working out. Liz and I met our trainer, Bill Maeda, having already admitted [...]
Kettletells All: Answering Your Questions
“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” Ayn Rand You asked and I’m gonna answer. Thanks for not asking me too many personal questions! [ad] Doing this video allowed me to reflect on the month of May. A lot’s happened in the last 25 days [...]
Post Workout Endorphin Rush
I know I’ve said this before. I heart kettlebells. Let me explain. In the past, I would get all excited, go on a workout binge, come home sore, and force myself to go back. I would utilize mantras to keep myself going, phrases like, “No pain, no gain.” Once, I joined a 6-week fitness bootcamp; we alternated [...]
I'm a Cheater (sometimes :)
Well, I’m putting it all out there, so I might as well add this to the fold: I’m a cheater. If given the opportunity, and no one is looking, and I’m not writing a blog about it, sure- I’ll eat a slice of delicious chocolate dobash cake. For breakfast. And what about exercise? Same thing. [...]
