I got up this morning and asked myself what the hell am I doing up so early and why the hell am I going to the gym. I actually ask myself this on occasion, but I also know the answer and get my ass to the gym anyway. I was a little tired from yesterday's ride, so I left my compression pants but threw some sweats on over it.
I got my chest workout in and kept it fairly light but high reps. I still did 6 exercises with 3 sets each. I also got my abs and lower back trained, so that felt pretty good.
My knees are bugging me a little, but I hope to still join Madison's spin class at lunch time. I'd like to take it easy, but that never happens since I always get into it when I'm there. Oh well.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Today's Training
Yesterday, I was able to go into the gym and get some elliptical work in. I did end up stopping after 50 minutes (vs. my normal hour) since my left hip flexor and left knee were bothering me a little. Nothing major.
Rather than training my arms, I jumped in a morning ride with the guys and got out for a 40 miler. It was a good ride, but again a slow start given how cold it was. My legs seemed to do real well and the only thing I could think of was that I wore my new 2XU elite compression pants. I didn't even cramp despite only bringing one bottle of water. Maybe I'll wear them again on Sunday.
I also jumped in a spin class at lunch time. It was a tough one and my legs were definitely not all there. The new spin instructor worked my ass off again, so I'll probably be going regularly. My left knee was bothering me again after the class, but it felt better once I got home and jumped in other compression pants. Man those pants are gold.
Rather than training my arms, I jumped in a morning ride with the guys and got out for a 40 miler. It was a good ride, but again a slow start given how cold it was. My legs seemed to do real well and the only thing I could think of was that I wore my new 2XU elite compression pants. I didn't even cramp despite only bringing one bottle of water. Maybe I'll wear them again on Sunday.
I also jumped in a spin class at lunch time. It was a tough one and my legs were definitely not all there. The new spin instructor worked my ass off again, so I'll probably be going regularly. My left knee was bothering me again after the class, but it felt better once I got home and jumped in other compression pants. Man those pants are gold.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Shoulder and Actual Lunch
Man, it's really hard to get out in the morning when it's so frickin' cold, but I managed to make it into the gym nonetheless. Oddly enough, I was actually able to get a great shoulder workout in despite how long it took to warm up. I got 5 exercises in and just blew my shoulders up continuing with the tempo reps. I also got my lower back workout in (finally) as well as some lower abs.
For lunch today, I actually am going to eat since my group at work is celebrating the completion of a project. I'd just as well skip, but I'm somewhat obligated to go for my team. I am considering a workout in the afternoon to get some cardio in if I can. We'll see.
For lunch today, I actually am going to eat since my group at work is celebrating the completion of a project. I'd just as well skip, but I'm somewhat obligated to go for my team. I am considering a workout in the afternoon to get some cardio in if I can. We'll see.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Cold Leg Day and Lunch Cardio
It was 32 degrees at my house this morning when we got up to go to the gym. On days like this, it is incredibly difficult to work up a sweat. However, after my 2nd quad workout (leg presses), I managed to do so.
My training this morning was more tempo based given that I performed each rep somewhat to the rhythm of the music. What this seemed to do for me was it let me do way more reps than if I just counted them out. I still counted but would stop counting upwards of 70+ reps and just kept going until I just couldn't anymore. It does let me check out as well when I do this, so I got a pretty good workout despite how hard it was to warm up. I was going to throw in lower back, but I ended up doing abs instead.
For lunch, I hope to get some cardio in and would like to join the spin class. However, my boss saw it fit to schedule a meeting from 10-12 where I probably won't be able to make it. I'll probably opt to spin on my own after the class ends. I still prefer to spin over cycle on leg days since I'm able to push my cardio base without much impact to my legs. My calves would not bode well today on an actual ride.
My training this morning was more tempo based given that I performed each rep somewhat to the rhythm of the music. What this seemed to do for me was it let me do way more reps than if I just counted them out. I still counted but would stop counting upwards of 70+ reps and just kept going until I just couldn't anymore. It does let me check out as well when I do this, so I got a pretty good workout despite how hard it was to warm up. I was going to throw in lower back, but I ended up doing abs instead.
For lunch, I hope to get some cardio in and would like to join the spin class. However, my boss saw it fit to schedule a meeting from 10-12 where I probably won't be able to make it. I'll probably opt to spin on my own after the class ends. I still prefer to spin over cycle on leg days since I'm able to push my cardio base without much impact to my legs. My calves would not bode well today on an actual ride.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Back Day and Lunch Ride
Got back in the gym this morning and did my back. 5 exercises, but the last one only having 1 set but lots of reps. I also did abs but didn't get to do lower back. My lower back probably needed it since it hasn't been feeling too loose lately, but I guess I'll get some tomorrow morning.
Looking forward to getting back on the bike at lunch. My legs feel a lot better than yesterday, so the day off of cardio did wonders. I hope it comes through on the actual ride.
Looking forward to getting back on the bike at lunch. My legs feel a lot better than yesterday, so the day off of cardio did wonders. I hope it comes through on the actual ride.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Catching Up - Friday, Sunday and Today
On Friday, I ended up skipping the gym in the morning, which would have been my arm workout, and opted to do a ~30 mile ride in the morning with a few guys. We pushed pretty hard, so it was a good morning trainer. At lunch time, I jumped in a spin class with a new instructor. She definitely worked my ass off and I was pretty cooked for the day jumping immediately into my compression pants once I got home.
Sunday, we had a good 78 mile ride in and it was chilly. It made it that much more painful to ride, which is something I'll have to mentally prepare for should this be the conditions for the Stagecoach in January. No cramps, but performance was just okay. I didn't get too much rest the day before with having to get the house ready for a party for my twins (24 kids came over...geez!), and further clean up after. Managed to do the ride with 3 gels only and 2 bottles and almost 1 pack of shot bloks. No cramps and never really bonked, but just blew up on some of the climbs.
I took this morning off from the gym given I'm still feeling it from the weekend, but I do expect to lift some weights at lunch time. It'll be chest day, so I'll do what I can to get a good workout at our work gym. In the back of my mind, I do want to get a cardio session in today too and contemplate doing so after work. However, I think I'll probably just listen to my body and resist that urge to get some rest instead.
Sunday, we had a good 78 mile ride in and it was chilly. It made it that much more painful to ride, which is something I'll have to mentally prepare for should this be the conditions for the Stagecoach in January. No cramps, but performance was just okay. I didn't get too much rest the day before with having to get the house ready for a party for my twins (24 kids came over...geez!), and further clean up after. Managed to do the ride with 3 gels only and 2 bottles and almost 1 pack of shot bloks. No cramps and never really bonked, but just blew up on some of the climbs.
I took this morning off from the gym given I'm still feeling it from the weekend, but I do expect to lift some weights at lunch time. It'll be chest day, so I'll do what I can to get a good workout at our work gym. In the back of my mind, I do want to get a cardio session in today too and contemplate doing so after work. However, I think I'll probably just listen to my body and resist that urge to get some rest instead.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Shoulders and Forced Spin
For today's workout, I managed to get a pretty good shoulder workout (8 out of 10 intensity) and squeezed out 5 different exercises. I also got my core training in, although my lower back training was cut a little short due to time and since I think my abs were tightening up from having done crunches just before. I missed last week's shoulder workout due to Thanksgiving, so it was nice to train them again.
I originally planned to ride at lunch time, but after looking at the weather forecast with projected 25 mph winds (not gusts), I was considering spinning instead. Then, Todd texted me early this morning and had been thinking the same thing, so we both plan on getting in on today's spin class. Hopefully, the other BRCM'ers will too.
I originally planned to ride at lunch time, but after looking at the weather forecast with projected 25 mph winds (not gusts), I was considering spinning instead. Then, Todd texted me early this morning and had been thinking the same thing, so we both plan on getting in on today's spin class. Hopefully, the other BRCM'ers will too.
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