Workout -
Lower Body
Alarm went off at 5:20AM - I am determined to get to spin class despite the dark sky and wet weather.
I get there in time and am soo happy that I did.
Nicole is teaching spin class. High energy, loud music - I almost forget where I am as I totally feel this workout working.
Next up, upstairs to the training centre to see Jemal.
Upper Body.
We are upping all my weights. Chest press with free weights, shoulder press with free weights (this is KILLER for me!), rows (sit up straight and pinch your shoulders together), pull downs, pull ups (bend knees a bit), bench dips. Some ab work.
Times that all by 4 - WOW!!
Great workout TOTALLY felt it.
As I leave the gym the rain is falling like crazy but I feel GREAT!
Working out (properly) really helps you feel better when the weather ...
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Jemal Jones is the best trainer in the world! I will shout that from the top of mountains.
But esp now when I am in a full on winter-esqe lull!
It has never been more important to have some one to check in with until now - the cold AM's that I'd rather press snooze and get a couple more hours of zzz's then face the rain and the gym.
But as soon as I get into Steve Nash SC, I am stoked. The energy in the gym just gets me pumped to get ready to workout. I am sooo glad that I did make it in!!
Jemal and I are switching up our training style for the next couple of weeks - lower body - Tuesday, upper body - Wednesday, all over - Thursday.
It is important to change it up every couple of weeks so that your body ...
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Day 2 back at it.
OK woke up this morn to pouring rain and my legs most def feel worked form Jemal's butt kick, yesterday!
I am excited to be back at it despite my wet trek to the gym but as soon as I get in there my mood is lifted. There is something about seeing other people working hard that really pushes you farther.
Today it is abs and I am sorta scared - it has been two full weeks since our workouts and I know I am going to hurt.
Bright side - the more my abs hurt - the less my legs will!
Today's highlights: Russian twist on the ball - shoulders on ball, hips up and rotate shoulders with a weight plate out stretched in front of me.
#2 - The alphabet plank. Arms on ball in plank position elbow do full outline of each ...
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