be_gone_soon
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Good afternoon!!
Journey, Not A Destination
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Miss Ladybug
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Afternoon Steve!! Your weekend sounds like fun, with a bonfire~ WOW~ it's always nice to have some down time with the buddies! YEAH on the Eagles winning, my Broncos didn't play, DARN, then again I would hate to see them get Owned again, OUCH! but, it was still a good weekend as my OU Sooners kicked ASS! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well, guess what?? I'm starting those weight lunges and squats like you recommended, I cant wait to see results in a few weeks, I'll keep you posted. My hubby said that would be a great idea to start those and he to said start out small no heavy duty weights. 
Well, have a good one today, I'll check back later! CHOW
Kim
Well, have a good one today, I'll check back later! CHOWKim
I love stuff like that to! Glad you relaxed and had fun.
We will now miss our late night fishin' trips..
Once school starts that ends..
We are 5 mins. from the lake and we live there all summer!
There's nothin' like sittin' in comfy lounge chairs, fishin', talkin', enjoying the moonlight, and catchin' fish!
We head out about 7:30PM and don't drag in until 1-2 AM..
It's a blast!
Have A Great Day!
*Stacy
I've had many of similar nights Stacy. Many.
One of my buddies has a huge pond and we also live next to a major river.
Couple 6 packs and some fishing was always a good thing.
Afternoon Steve!! Your weekend sounds like fun, with a bonfire~ WOW~ it's always nice to have some down time with the buddies! YEAH on the Eagles winning, my Broncos didn't play, DARN, then again I would hate to see them get Owned again, OUCH! but, it was still a good weekend as my OU Sooners kicked ASS! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well, guess what?? I'm starting those weight lunges and squats like you recommended, I cant wait to see results in a few weeks, I'll keep you posted. My hubby said that would be a great idea to start those and he to said start out small no heavy duty weights.
Kim
Definitely keep me posted on the progress with those execises! Good luck.
Thanks for stopping in.
Curvie Girlie
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Hey I had a quick question about circuit training--feel free to refer me to a previous post if you have already addressed it. Since I run and kickbox regularly during the week, when I do weights I don't incorporate any cardio. For instance, I don't bother to up my heart rate in between sets; since I'm lifting as heavy as I can safely, I just let me heart rate drop because I feel I'd be really tired out. Still, I only rest for 30-120 seconds in between sets. I'm not sure what my question is, exactly, but maybe it's this: would I be "more fit" or whatever if I was jumping rope in between sets? Or is trail running and HIIT-type martial arts aerobics on the other days sufficient?
Would you be more "fit?"
Depends on your definition of "fit." There's a chance you'd improve your cardiovascular health/endurance had you incorporated some cardio into your resistance training.
But this would negate the benefits I love associated with resistance training, such as muscle building/maintaining, recomp, improved strength, etc.
I'm not really a fan of combining the two because of this. Let cardiovascular training serve its role and let resistance training serve its.
Certain circumstances I'd say differently, but this is not one of them.
Miss Ladybug
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Hey Steve, how many sets should I start out with on my lunges and squats?? How many times before break?
So finally back in serious action today. I'll be training 4 days per week on an upper/lower split. I'll be resistance training M W Th F. Cardio will be kept to a minimum. Maybe once per week unless I know I'm going bike riding or something.... then I'll be doing no cardio.
Today's program will look something like this:
A1. Incline Bench Press -- 5x5 with 90s rest between sets supersetted with
A2. Barbell Rows -- 5x5 with 90s rest
B1. Lat Pulldowns (reverse grip) -- 3x8-10 @ 301 tempo with 60s rest supersetted with
B2. Seated Dumbbell Press (neutral) -- 3x8-10 @ 301 tempo with 60s rest
C. Lying Triceps Extensions (decline) -- 2x12 with 60s rest
Today's program will look something like this:
A1. Incline Bench Press -- 5x5 with 90s rest between sets supersetted with
A2. Barbell Rows -- 5x5 with 90s rest
B1. Lat Pulldowns (reverse grip) -- 3x8-10 @ 301 tempo with 60s rest supersetted with
B2. Seated Dumbbell Press (neutral) -- 3x8-10 @ 301 tempo with 60s rest
C. Lying Triceps Extensions (decline) -- 2x12 with 60s rest
I forget, are you using just your bodyweight to start out?
Miss Ladybug
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Yeah, I thought about adding maybe 2 1/2 pounds on each side, should I just stick with the bar only for a week or two?
I'd stick with the bar until you're sure your form is spot on. Especially with the squats. Have you watched the videos in 'the basic lifts' stickie under the squat post?
If not, do so.
In terms of sets and reps, it's hard to say without knowing what else you are doing. So, what else are you doing, lol.
If not, do so.
In terms of sets and reps, it's hard to say without knowing what else you are doing. So, what else are you doing, lol.
Curvie Girlie
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Cool, cool. My main turn off for doing that is sweating all over the gym and equipment--YUCK!
My cardiovascular endurance has decreased with the summer partying, due to drinking and lack of sleep--I'd be tired and wouldn't push myself. Now I won't have that problem, so thanks! Yes, I want to build muscle, so I'll just stick to lifting heavy. It's nice my body doesn't "bulk up."
Hey! New game plan? Right on! Are you bulking? Or cutting? Or both, somehow?
Cool, cool. My main turn off for doing that is sweating all over the gym and equipment--YUCK!
My cardiovascular endurance has decreased with the summer partying, due to drinking and lack of sleep--I'd be tired and wouldn't push myself. Now I won't have that problem, so thanks! Yes, I want to build muscle, so I'll just stick to lifting heavy. It's nice my body doesn't "bulk up."
If your goal is to really build muscle, I'd concentrate on some heavy work as well as some 'moderate' work.
I'm bulking. We'll see how it goes. I'm starting it from a fatter than usual point since I've been so lax the last few months.
My last bulk started at a very lean 180.
This bulk will start at 188 with probably less muscle than when I weighed 180, lol.
Should be interesting.
Miss Ladybug
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Leg curls, calve raises, and ummm leg extensions I think I'm missing something else. Oh something with the hips, like extensions, I think that's what it's called, I feel like an idiot!
Curvie Girlie
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Moderate, eh? Like, the heaviest you can manage with 8-10 reps instead of the heaviest you can manage with 4-6? Is that what you mean? I can do that.
I'm sure you'll re-comp in no time. Do you have a nutritional plan? Are you avoiding anything? Do you think some of the fat will burn off without cutting per se?
Leg curls, calve raises, and ummm leg extensions I think I'm missing something else. Oh something with the hips, like extensions, I think that's what it's called, I feel like an idiot!
What about your upper body?
Why don't you tell me your exact plan, day by day. That would be helpful. Are you working out in a gym?
Yea, how many times per week are you weight training right now?
I always gain a good bit of fat when I bulk. Gain a few rolls in the belly and my face fills out. My back always gets massive and remains lean. And my quads and ass blow up, but muscle. The only place I hold any appreciable amount of fat is my belly when I bulk, so I don't really mind.
I'm just interested to see what will happen considering this is my starting point. I'm not fretting though. I can alway stop and cut down.
My next cut I think I'm doing some crazy starvation dieting.
Yes.
Slowly building up my intake over a couple of months starting at 3000ish calories.
I have a preset meal plan that I've set up. If I want something though, I'll eat it.
I'm not avoiding anything, but I'd like to stick to the plan as much as possible.
No.
Miss Ladybug
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Yep I work out at the gym, or I would never do it. LOL This is pretty much my game plan for that past 6 months, give or take:
Monday:
One hour of heavy duty cardio
AB roller at night before bed, about 35
Tuesday: Circuit Training 1/2 hour upper body (machines) Tricep pull downs, Bicep curls, overhead press, lat pull down, some lower body machines, but maybe just two. we do each for 30 seconds, then switch.
after circuit I usually ride the bike 8 miles or I take the hour long centergy class which is Pilates, yoga and Tia-Chi
Wed:
Body Jam class, that's 1 hour of full cardio
then go run on the Arc trainer or elliptical for 30 minutes
Thursday:
Circuit again and either bike ride for 45 minutes about 10 miles or run on elliptical
Every night I do the AB Roller before bed, trying to work the abs a little. It's really hard in my opinion.
I usually take Friday off and I'm just busy doing housework, outside stuff on weekends, so always moving, and still doing AB Roller.
Monday:
One hour of heavy duty cardio
AB roller at night before bed, about 35
Tuesday: Circuit Training 1/2 hour upper body (machines) Tricep pull downs, Bicep curls, overhead press, lat pull down, some lower body machines, but maybe just two. we do each for 30 seconds, then switch.
after circuit I usually ride the bike 8 miles or I take the hour long centergy class which is Pilates, yoga and Tia-Chi
Wed:
Body Jam class, that's 1 hour of full cardio
then go run on the Arc trainer or elliptical for 30 minutes
Thursday:
Circuit again and either bike ride for 45 minutes about 10 miles or run on elliptical
Every night I do the AB Roller before bed, trying to work the abs a little. It's really hard in my opinion.
I usually take Friday off and I'm just busy doing housework, outside stuff on weekends, so always moving, and still doing AB Roller.