Workout of the day...
Reguardless of what group of muscles I plan on working I always so a little cardio. Maybe a mile warm-up before my workout, or maybe a mile cool-down after my workout. Today specifically, I started with a run to the gym. It's Havelock, nothing is too far away, and you have legs. MOVE THEM!!
This is the distance from my house to the gym. Pretty good warm up distance for me. It says I average 9:20min/mile but honestly I just take it slow at first and then naturally pick up speed. When I first started running I averaged a 12min/mile. Speed comes with time and not giving up!
I get asked a lot what kind of music I listen to when I work out. In most cases it is rap. I find the beats really motivate me, especially while I'm doing cardio. I understand some people don't like the language, you're entitiled to your opinion. I actually find the lyrics commical, and like I said I love the beats. I obviously can't post my entire workout playlist but here is a screenshot of some of them.
Like I said, mostly upbeat stuff!
Right now at the gym I am currently participating in the Atlas challenge. For those who have never heard of it, it's actually a challenge where you lift a million pounds. Not at once silly!!! Pound by pound, rep by rep. It's $10 and proceeds go to the Wounded Veterans. I have currently lifted about 700,000 lbs. I hope to finish by the end of January.
Today I worked triceps, biceps, and shoulders. Ladies, do not worry about getting bulky arms. We physically do not produce the hormones to do it. By doing arm workouts you are just losing fat, toneing, and getting stronger!!! Today my workout consisted of such....
- Tricep extentions with dumbbells 12 reps of 12 lbs each arm
- Tricep dips 10 reps X's 4sets
- Overhead tricep extentions on the cabels 12 reps of 40 lbs
- Pull down tricep extentions on the cabels 12 reps of 40 lbs
- Bicep curls with dumbbells 12 reps of 12 lbs each arm
- Bent over delt raises 12 reps of 20 lbs
- Shoulder lift 15 reps of 10 lbs
- Bar curls 10 reps of 12 lbs
I almost always do 4 sets.
Feel the burn!!!!
Stop and admire yourself every once in a while :)
I worked hard for these legs!!!
Now my workout is over, time to cool down. For my cool down today I just ran back home. Same distance and route as above. Slowed my pace dramatically and then walked the last half mile. It is important not to just stop. It is bad for your muscles and can cause them to cramp up. Ouch!!!
And when I got home I stretched.....
Until next time my friends, here is a motivational quote for the day!
Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.
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