Kettlebells!

[Lola Bunny]

Hey, remember to take a picture to show us when you're finished with level 20. Show off with pride! heck, you should be proud now. Sniff...sniff...My body is like Pillsbury dough boy. Okay, better get crackin'. You've inspired me!

[bbro]

You're not doing too bad - you started a 30 day challenge Glad I inspired you! And trust me, I am still doughy - I got lots to lose.

Today, it was strength day. 15 minutes to do as many reps of the exercises as you can with as much rest as you need.
Moves:
using 2 KBs (one in each hand), clean them up to what they call the rack position
Do 2 shoulder presses
Do 2 squats with the bells in the rack position
Place the bells back on the ground

I was able to do 15 sets in 15 minutes. Sadly, now the trainer wants to up my weights for next week - lol.

After was time for the finisher - called TOM - Top of Minute
Do a number of swings starting on the minute mark. Rest. At the next minute mark do 2 more swings. We start at 10 and end at 20.
I was able to do all of it

All of that bumped me up to the next level, so I am already at 15! Only 5 more to go.

I can't wait to see what is in store for tomorrow.

[Lola Bunny]

I've been waiting for that level 20. You there yet? Any muscles to show? Hihi....I'm just teasing you. How is your practice coming along?

[lumberjim]

Originally Posted by Lola Bunny

Well, then, just don't sit there and take it. Pick them up and toss them around some.

Did this today. Also, 3 days in a row taking brisk walks. I really enjoy the endorphins. I'm gonna try to keep it up.

[glatt]

Walking is the best! I love going for a brisk walk.

[bbro]

Alas - I am still not on level 20 (but I am on 16). I got sick last week and didn't want to infect anyone or kill myself in the process. I feel like I am chubbing out again and all the muscles are melting. I know this is all in my head, but I can't wait to be back at it next week. I want to up my deadlift to the next size up. I am not sure what that is, but I am consistently getting high numbers with the 28kg, so it's time to move it on up.

Starting in the new year, I think I am going to use Insanity as my cardio days

[Lola Bunny]

At least you're still leveling up. Insanity is a good cardio program. Maybe one day I'll do it again to bridge over into Asylum. That looks fun but I've gotten to weak for it.

Even if you don't want to post your pictures, remember to take before and after pix so you can see the results of your hard work.

[bbro]

I am taking some pics. I can see some difference, so that is good. Today is the first KB workout in 2 weeks. I can't wait!! I am also curious to see what the routine is this month. I hope it's similar to last month. I liked it a lot.

[bbro]

Whelp - it's the same set up, but two weeks REALLY took a toll on me. I felt the weakest I have in months. They didn't even make me do a finisher I couldn't believe how far back I went. I told the trainer that I felt like a weakling again. He said that it's fine. 2 weeks take a toll on you. He said that it would take half the time to get back to where I was, so I should be recovered or close to where I was next week.

I'm disappointed, but dammit, I am getting the fuck back to there.

[BigV]

I'm cheering for you!

[Lola Bunny]

Originally Posted by bbro

I'm disappointed, but dammit, I am getting the fuck back to there.

Bro: I know my reply is a bit late but I'll say it anyways. I hope you didn't beat yourself up too much. The body weakens tremendously after being sick although you may feel you're doing your hardest. Experienced it first hand. Hopefully it's back to where is it by now.

And that's a wonderful attitude you've got there.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Right, and if you try too hard to overcome that weakness, it's easy to get hurt.

[bbro]

Thanks guys!

I ended up finishing the week strong. I got all my workouts in (5 total per week) and didn't have any other crankiness - lol

I was just entering all of the workouts (KB only) into my geeky spreadsheet and while the first day wasn't the best, there was definitely improvement on the other two days. Pretty much back to where I was before I got sick.

I am curious/anxious to see how it is tomorrow with the same workout as above. I am not sure if I will use the same weight for the first half since it was just presses and those were pretty easy. It was the two sets of swings in one superset that killed me, I think. I just have to remember how to breathe again - lol.

[bbro]

Same workout as last Tuesday and it was STILL tough. I used the same weight, but the difference was more reps/sets AND I managed to do a finisher. SO:

Top of the minute for 6 minutes (so 6 sets)
Double shoulder press with 10kg, 4 reps

After that is complete as much rest as needed before starting the next group
Left arm first
One arm swing 10kg. 5 reps
Front Squat 10kg, 5 reps
One arm swing 10kg, 10 reps
Split Squat 10kg, 5 reps
Switch the KB to the other arm with no rest and do that side
Rest 1:30
Repeat 4 times total

Finisher
2 handed swing, 14kg
10 - 15 - 20 with :30 sec rest between
Repeat once

I had to take a longer rest for the last 15 and 20 swing reps, but I still DID them Ready for Thursday! (depending on what my dr says about my shoulder tomorrow :/)

[bbro]

Looks like I am out for 4 weeks with KBs - I am devastated. I have to go tell them today. My doctor wants me to refrain from lifting any weights because my rotator cuff tendon is inflamed. Now, I only have boring, boring, boring cardio in the plans