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Post by tiffany on Jul 7, 2006 9:41:44 GMT -5
I guess I'll give a little back ground since I've just joined.
About a year ago my bf started me with a beginners routine since I had never really trained with weights before. As equipment was limited he changed it up as best as he could but I soon become bored with the routines so I joined a gym. I began doing the P RR S routine and loved it, strength improved every week. A short while ago I re-injured my groin/hip area. As this is something that has been going on for over a year now I finally went to my Doctor and am currently waiting to see a specialist. Until then, I have stopped p rr s and have been doing a fat burning circuit routine with good results. I have just completed my six weeks and have lost 15lbs and dropped my body fat % considerably. Today was my last day of that routine and Sunday I start on a strength training routine. First week will be a wash as I will need to play around to find out what weight to use for each exercise, plus I am on holidays and wont have access to a gym every day so will need to juggle around a bit.
Well, kids are up now. Gotta take them for hair cuts and shopping to get ready for our trip. I've already peeked in on some of the other journals and look forward to reading more.
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Post by sunshineslynn on Jul 7, 2006 12:30:22 GMT -5
;D Great to have you here. We will try to help you along during your journey and cheer you on.
Smiles
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Post by Karrie on Jul 7, 2006 13:54:25 GMT -5
Great that you started a journal!!! I can't wait to check out your workouts!!!  |
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Post by tiffany on Jul 7, 2006 19:30:26 GMT -5
Last day of circuit routine Sets of 20 for each exercise, only enough time between each set to get to the next one. Complete one full circuit then start back at the beginning. Complete three full circuits. deadlifts @ 70lb bench press @ 60lb squat @ 70lb bent-over row @ 60lb overhead press @ 25lb romanian dead lift @ 70lb upright row @ 35lb incline bench press @ 50lb lunges @ 45lb dips @ BW (negatives only) curls @20lb leg raises @bw cable crunches @ 100lb knee ins with ball glute blasters @ 30lb flutter kicks no cardio needed with this routine  |
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Post by beckie on Jul 7, 2006 21:02:26 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Tiff-congrats on your progress so far! |
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Post by Karrie on Jul 7, 2006 21:22:42 GMT -5
Great WO!!! You are strong!!! ;D
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Post by sapphire on Jul 8, 2006 17:45:27 GMT -5
Tiff is VERY strong and looks like she has been lifting for YEARS!!!!  ;D I think you will like it here Tiff, I am glad you joined, I missed you.  |
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Post by tiffany on Jul 9, 2006 7:29:37 GMT -5
Thanks everyone, after today I don't feel so strong. I've taken it easy for three months to give my hip a rest and I know it will take a while to get back my strength, just cant believe how wobbly my legs feel #smileydunno9gx#
Most of the equipment at my gym is Hammer Strength, so weight posted is per side
5 minute warm up on cross trainer
Squats, wu with bar only, 12@90,12@100,12@105,10@105,12@90
Leg Press 15@90,15@140,15@160
Leg Extensions (HS) 15@15,15@17.5,12@17.5
Leg Curls (HS) 15@15,15@17.5,15@20
Standing Calf Raises (SM) 20@90(close stance),20@90(med stance),20@90(wide stance)
Seated Calf Raises 20@110,20@110 xreps
abs crunches on ball with 10lb plate, knee ins with ball, side bridge with oblique twist
3 sets of 16 each
15 min treadmill
stretches
Off to finish packing, short trip, only going away for 3 days. It's my Oma's 80th birthday and family is coming in from across Canada and the States and even as far Holland. Cant wait to see everyone.
Sapphire, shounds like I have a lot to catch up on. Missed you too
#loveyousmiley1rm#
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Post by Intensity on Jul 9, 2006 11:04:31 GMT -5
Great workout Tiffany! Is your hip still correct after this legs workout?
Good luck!
Mo
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Post by beckie on Jul 9, 2006 17:39:30 GMT -5
those leg weights are pretty good Tiff given the time you've had off! You'll get back there,we'll help you out if you need it |
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Post by Karrie on Jul 9, 2006 17:53:52 GMT -5
Great workout even if you were not feeling so strong! What exactly happend to your hip?
How old are your kids? I hope you have a nice trip!!!!
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Post by sapphire on Jul 9, 2006 21:14:26 GMT -5
I will be looking for your email when you come home!!!! How is Troy??? ;D XO |
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Post by tiffany on Jul 11, 2006 19:58:10 GMT -5
Thanks Intensity, beckie and Karrie. Hip is ok, I was very careful but legs definitely flet it. Stilll sore after 2 days. Not sure exactly what is wrong yet. Maybe an injury I received from a car accident I had 5 years ago but not noticied then due to the severity of my other injuries. Seems to get reaggravated every time I try to start running again, so until I see the specialist, it's walking for me.
I have 2 boys ages 11 and 15, keep me very busy. I work full time and after work its homework, ball hockey, football, or what ever sport of the season it is, rides to and from work, oh ya and dinner. To get my work outs in, I'm at the gym for 5:00 am. Most of my friends and co workers think I'm crazy, but I actually like it. Not to many people at the gym at that time, so not very often do I have to worry about waiting for equipment.
Sapphire, just got home so will have to wait for everyone to email pics before I can send any your way. Had a really good time. Troy is good, making lots of progress and really helping me keep on track and not give up everytime I have a set back. I think sometimes he spends more time changing my program around then he does his. Just wish he wasn't so far away and I could see him more.
Gotta go, kids want the computer and it's off tobed for me. Off to the gym tomorrow morning.
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Post by sapphire on Jul 11, 2006 21:30:02 GMT -5
Tell Troy I said Hi! Doesn't someone have a birthday coming up??? ;D
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Post by tiffany on Jul 12, 2006 6:06:34 GMT -5
I have no idea what you're talking about. #smileydunno9gx#
It's been pouring down rain the last 30 minutes, looks like I'l have to give in and make a dash for it. Need to get this sorry old body to the gym.
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Post by sunshineslynn on Jul 12, 2006 10:01:14 GMT -5
Very inspiring workouts especially being down and out for so long. Keep up the great work. smiles s
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Post by tiffany on Jul 12, 2006 10:32:22 GMT -5
Thanks sunshine, from your journal it sounds like you've had some stuggles yourself. Just remember to listen you your body. It took me a long time, when I have a goal, I don't want anything to get in the way. After a while I realized I could be doing more harm and then never get that chance to be on stage. Figure slow and steady is the way for me.
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Post by tiffany on Jul 12, 2006 10:52:56 GMT -5
Todays work out,
Bench Press 12x2 4sets@90,4sets@85,4sets@80
Incline DB Press 2x10-12 12@25,11@30
Decline DB Press (netural grip, bring DB down to bottom of ear) 2x10-12 8@25,8@20 (go lighter next time)
Military Press (HS) 12x2 8sets@30,4@35
Dips 24@bw (negative motion only with 1 sec rest)
Lying Tricep Extension 3x10-12 12@35,12@35,10@35 10 sec rest then finished off 2 more
Abs - crunches on ball with 10lb plate/knees ins(had to switch to leg raises after first set, arms to wobbly)lol 3x20 each
- torso twist/side bends 3x20 each with 35lb bb
25 minutes treadmill, 4 min wu 5 incline @4.0, 8 min 10 inc @ 4.7, 8 min 15 inc @ 4.7, 5 min cd
stretches
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Post by sapphire on Jul 12, 2006 15:27:27 GMT -5
Yeah me neither.  |
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Post by Karrie on Jul 12, 2006 19:43:23 GMT -5
Todays work out, Bench Press 12x2 4sets@90,4sets@85,4sets@80 Incline DB Press 2x10-12 12@25,11@30 Decline DB Press (netural grip, bring DB down to bottom of ear) 2x10-12 8@25,8@20 (go lighter next time) Military Press (HS) 12x2 8sets@30,4@35 Dips 24@bw (negative motion only with 1 sec rest) Lying Tricep Extension 3x10-12 12@35,12@35,10@35 10 sec rest then finished off 2 more Abs - crunches on ball with 10lb plate/knees ins(had to switch to leg raises after first set, arms to wobbly)lol 3x20 each - torso twist/side bends 3x20 each with 35lb bb 25 minutes treadmill, 4 min wu 5 incline @4.0, 8 min 10 inc @ 4.7, 8 min 15 inc @ 4.7, 5 min cd stretches AWESOME WO!!!!!! 90LBS FOR BENCH...DANG GIRL!!!!!! #arockon6ha# I AM SOOO THRILLED WE HAVE ANOTHER STRONG WOMAN HERE!!!! WHOO...HOO!!!! |
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