bsto915’s BodyBlog

There is nothing like the feeling of a good workout that leaves your muscle pumped, your body spent, and the knowledge that today was a good day.

 I have slowly been trying to work my conditioning back to where it was since my injury. Between stiffness in the mornings leading to spasms or treadmills that just are build for all you slim, fit people, I have been reduced to walking on an incline for the most part during my cardio sessions.

Today I was determined to hit it aggresively. I used the Sprint 8 technique with is similar to the HIIT program in todays session. 20 minutes later, I completed my 2 miles with (8) 30 second sprints at times ranging from 9.5 to 11.5. Felt pretty good, but wanted to hit arms while i was there as well. Blood was pumping, and I increased the weight for my bicep routine. Lets just say its been a while since I felt the total burnout in my biceps. It was a goood hurt too:-)

Next I went dip crazy since I only had 10 minutes before a meeting at work. WOOOOO! when I was done I felt like one of those video game characters after a victory. Swollen and taking deep breaths.

 Now thats whats up! Tomorrow I will try a 2-a-day. Core and cardio in the AM and Legs in the PM.

Good day so far. Got up early and did my cardio.

Elliptical machine 25 minutes.

 I was wide awake, so I decided to ping all my BB.com buddies. (sorry peeps).  Started my workday early since I was online. Went to the gym about 1:30.

Warm-up 10 min on treadmill, 1.15 miles

Leg extensions - 3 Sets of 10 (double leg), 10 singles (individual legs)

154lbs, 66lbs, 66lbs

Leg press /calf raise superset – 3 sets of 12

540lbs, 630lbs, 680 lbs

Squats- 3 sets of 10

315lbs

Lunges – 3 sets of 10

40 lbs dumbbells

I feel good and will see were I am in the morning.

Keepin’ it movin’

Despite a ridiculous weekend, I feel good about my progress. 3 days of solid cardio work in. 4 days of weights, and NO BACK ISSUES!!!!!

Week one back on the horse is in the books. Have to say it feels good. Still can’t run like I was, but have found that extended time on highest incline gets the job done.  I will try to keep my same routine this week, and increase the weight and distance next week. I did drop 3 lbs, so that’s good. I will take measurements next Monday. One small step at a time.

Special thanks to Shannon and Lisa for encouraging. Shannon… unbelievable.

Chat with ya lata!