Fun!

I have been a bit bored this week, which is a sign that I need to shake it up.  I've been doing the same thing for about 5 weeks now, so it's time.  I have 3 more weeks before I start training for my next competition.  I've stuck with my nutrition this week, which feels good.  I am determined to 1) get into the weight class that I have tried for on my last two competitions and 2) unwrap the f***ing package man, I work hard!


I met up today with Jason and here's the workout that I came up with...it was quick and fun.

Warm Up
Jumprope - 100 reps
Leaping Lunges (plyolunges) - 10

Bench Jumpovers - 15-20





Box Jumps - 2 sets, 10 reps


Kettlebells - 3 sets

Swing - 10 reps, I used 35#, Jason 50#


High Grab - 10 reps each arm, I used 20#, Jason 35#

Windmill - 5 reps each side, I used 15#, Jason 35#


This was the first time I had really used kettlebells.  They are interesting, and fun.  I like the fluid motion and the effort required to control the weight.


Abs

Knee up crunches on the swiss ball - 3 sets, 10 reps
Cable Woodchopper - 3 sets, 10 reps each side.  I used 25#, Jason 35#.

We kept the knee crunches low today, because we were trying something new.  Next time it would be 3 sets, 20 reps.


This workout was fun, it was moderate, and quick.  We are going to do this again next Saturday.

We tried something new too, it is a glute exercise I've wanted to try.  I've seen it in magazines and havfe avoided it because it takes a lot of space in the gym.  But, the gym was somewhat empty today, so we gave it a shot.  I really like it, I can see it being tough, we used light weight just to figure out the form.

Competition Envy

I attended a BB competition this past weekend  NW Bodybuilding.  It was really fun, and I left feeling inspired to get on top of my food.  Tanji Johnson was there and I saw some great fitness routines.  It's not my thing, but they are fun to watch.  We left after the women's figure & fitness awards were given.  I wasn't really that interested in the Bikini category.

They had a few vendors there, I bought a new energy drink Spark, so far so good.  Often, I can't tell the difference from one to another, they all affect me the same.  I never go for anything that is over the top and will make me jittery.  I drooled over this Sweat USA's clothing...their sizing is super small, so I'm going to treat myself once I get down to my fighting weight.  WHICH WILL BE SOON!  They have the most unique and colorful workout clothes...completely beats Lululemon & Lucy.

Today, I got my new shoes in...they are super cute, and practical.

I start training next week for my June Powerlifting competition, I'm excited and feel that my head is in it this time.  I swear I will not be shamed by an 11 year old boy...and I won't wear knee socks during my squats, amateur!

Here was yesterday's workout :  

60 min Cardio
20/ Elliptical Incline 15, Resistance 3
40 Treadmill - mixture of running and steep incline moderate speed walking.

All of the below are 4 sets of 10

Chest
Bench 75#
Pec Deck 60#

Back
Back Extension 60#
Lat Pull Down 60#
Seated Row 65#
Reverse Pec Deck #45

Shoulders
Upright Row 40# barbell
Front Lat Raise 10# dumbells
Side Lat Raise 7.5 # dumbells

Abs
Oblique Torso Extensions 25# Plate