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Exercise 2: Back in the Habit
Mar. 18th, 2009 08:44 amBiceps and Forearms
Incline DB Curls: 25 lbs.
Cable Curls: 40 lbs.
Preacher Curls: 30 lbs.
Reverse Curls: 30 lbs.
Hammer Curls: 17.5 lbs.
Arm Extension: 50 lbs.
Wrist Curls: 15/10 lbs.
The Arm Extensions are technically a triceps exercise, but Ryan had an abundance of energy he wanted to burn off yesterday. I have never seen him quite so motivated as last night, it was really good to see. :)
Running (Gym)
Time: 20 minutes
Distance: 1.505 miles
Top Speed: 4.8 mph
Top Incline: 7.0%
Calories: 219
After the weight training, we ran for a little bit. The gym treadmills continue the habit of absolutely murdering me every time I step foot on them. I could barely finish this 20-minute "Aerobic Training" jog. The incline was *definitely* killer. For most of the time I was jogging uphill at least 5%. If that doesn't sound like much to you, you try it and get back to me. ;) I haven't been keeping up with my running, though, so I wouldn't be surprised if I got it back after a few more sessions of this.
In general I've been focusing on weight training, and the results have been pretty good. My posture's better because my back is stronger, and my shirts fit a bit more snugly across my shoulders. :) I'm gaining an actual shape and such, which is surprisingly nice to see. I guess you never know how much you like something until you get it. :)
I've been joining Ryan for three workouts, mostly: chest and triceps, biceps and forearms, and back. I skip the leg workouts because, well, I run. :) Or at least I should be. I'm usually pretty tuckered after weight training and it's late enough that I tend to blow off the run more often than not.
With food, I've been handling that way better. I still have a sweet tooth, but it's definitely angled more towards fruits and lighter things than doughnuts and heavy pastries. It's gotten to the point where I can barely make it past a whole cupcake, and I can't remember the last time I've finished a whole slice of cake. Desserts are best served really small, though I can still devour my fair share of cookies if you give me enough time.
My weight's been hovering between 176 - 180 for a while now, and I don't think it's going to drop all that much. Fat's being replaced with muscle, though, so I don't mind that so much. Still, I'd love to get down to 165 and stay there for good.
Incline DB Curls: 25 lbs.
Cable Curls: 40 lbs.
Preacher Curls: 30 lbs.
Reverse Curls: 30 lbs.
Hammer Curls: 17.5 lbs.
Arm Extension: 50 lbs.
Wrist Curls: 15/10 lbs.
The Arm Extensions are technically a triceps exercise, but Ryan had an abundance of energy he wanted to burn off yesterday. I have never seen him quite so motivated as last night, it was really good to see. :)
Running (Gym)
Time: 20 minutes
Distance: 1.505 miles
Top Speed: 4.8 mph
Top Incline: 7.0%
Calories: 219
After the weight training, we ran for a little bit. The gym treadmills continue the habit of absolutely murdering me every time I step foot on them. I could barely finish this 20-minute "Aerobic Training" jog. The incline was *definitely* killer. For most of the time I was jogging uphill at least 5%. If that doesn't sound like much to you, you try it and get back to me. ;) I haven't been keeping up with my running, though, so I wouldn't be surprised if I got it back after a few more sessions of this.
In general I've been focusing on weight training, and the results have been pretty good. My posture's better because my back is stronger, and my shirts fit a bit more snugly across my shoulders. :) I'm gaining an actual shape and such, which is surprisingly nice to see. I guess you never know how much you like something until you get it. :)
I've been joining Ryan for three workouts, mostly: chest and triceps, biceps and forearms, and back. I skip the leg workouts because, well, I run. :) Or at least I should be. I'm usually pretty tuckered after weight training and it's late enough that I tend to blow off the run more often than not.
With food, I've been handling that way better. I still have a sweet tooth, but it's definitely angled more towards fruits and lighter things than doughnuts and heavy pastries. It's gotten to the point where I can barely make it past a whole cupcake, and I can't remember the last time I've finished a whole slice of cake. Desserts are best served really small, though I can still devour my fair share of cookies if you give me enough time.
My weight's been hovering between 176 - 180 for a while now, and I don't think it's going to drop all that much. Fat's being replaced with muscle, though, so I don't mind that so much. Still, I'd love to get down to 165 and stay there for good.
