#circuit
Is the light still holy if you can see the bulb?
post-early AM Volt workout and AMRAP again! I’m really considering keeping the volt subscription tbh…I like switching up my workouts, and I feel like I can actually make exercise progress with the app? Although I worry about getting bored with the workouts?? idk I’m debating….I also don’t want to lose the muscle gainz!!
Post-early AM Volt workout and core circuit! Actually kinda sad my subscription is ending, I’ve been liking the workouts, tracking ability and general features! Definitely check it out, especially if you’re getting ready for a sports season or race, or just want a bit more of a guided training program without an actual trainer and that is longer than an 8-week program.
post-dinner/period bloat pics lmao…impressed that i have some sort of an ab line?? even though i’m flexing pretty hard in this pic ha
did an upper body/abs workout on Tuesday that actually left me pretty sore, especially in my back, rear delts, biceps and triceps!
workout:
4x10 chest press w/ 25lb DBs
3x10 arnold press w/ 15lb DBs SS 3x8 one DB straight arm front press (lift all the way over your heard)
3x10 skull crushers w 15lb DBs SS 3x10 bench push ups
4x6-8 assisted chin ups at 30lbs (I tried standing on the assisted machine instead of kneeling)
3x10 straight arm lat pull downs on cable at 40lbs SS 3x12 face pulls at 60lbs
ab circuit (repeat 3 times):
10 side plank stars each side
20 full body extensions w/ 10lb DB on ankles
10 L crunches each side holding 10lb DB
15 crunches, straight arms holding up 10lb DB
10 side plank arm wrap dips w 5lb DB each side
and then yesterday I did some chill cardio/HIIT! My joints (back, knee, shins) were feeling a bit pained during my warm up jog, so I’m going to try and take it easy on the running front, especially because I don’t think my knee is fully 100% yet after my fall last week.
workout:
2 mile jog (I tried to go slower but ended up with about an 8:30 pace lol)
15 mins of 15-30s sprints (start at 9.5 mph, work up to 12 mph, go back down and go up again as you want to)
10 mins of incline walking (15 incline, 3-3.2 mph)
quick lil workout before a fun Sunday :) this was the perfect way to get back into it after a few days off!
Warm up: 2 mile run at about 9 min pace
Workout (repeat circuit 6x):
30sec sprint at 10mph or deadmill sprint (alternate)
45s wall sit (add a ball between your knees for inner thigh work)
1 min plank (can add some variations for 30s)
I was super tired after a long day of work yesterday and didn’t feel like heading all the way to the gym, so I did a shorter at-home upper body workout using my 5lb dumbbells and resistance band.
I started with a warm up from a Fitness Blender video: https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/upper-body-and-abs-workout-compound-upper-body-workout-for-strength-and-coordination
(I want to try this workout one day but wasn’t feeling it yesterday)
And then did a variation on a BBG arms and abs day:
1st circuit (AMRAP 7 mins):
15 DB squat and press (I used my resistance band)
15 tricep dips
24 commandos (aka up up down downs) (these are killer)
20 straight leg jackknives
2nd circuit:
20 bent leg sit ups
10 sets of 4 mountain climbers to 1 push up (can drop down on knees for tricep push ups)
15 straight leg raises
15 lay down push ups (towards the end I would only lay down after every other push up)
(repeat both circuits twice, and you’re done)
My shoulders and chest are a little sore today! Those push ups and commandos always get me.
Today is my cardio day, but I’m thinking I might run outside a bit first before going inside to do HIIT? Maybe like an easy 2 mile jog and then sprints on the treadmill, or maybe even outside if I’m feeling ambitious. Will keep ya updated (and hopefully have some pics to share post-workout)!