I needed this reminder on Sunday, but aw well, life goes on. I kicked my own butt out of the house today and went to a different Gold's Gym. I liked this one a lot! It was brighter and more open, and the kids room was huge and their tv (yep, only one) was in a separate room. The women's only section was great! They had a nice selection of weights and the equipment selection was much larger (they had 3 rows of equipment compared to two at the other place). I liked the feel of this gym more then the other one, and it's the exact same mileage (although it's quicker to get to this one since I have fewer lights).
I went into the movie room and they were showing "I Am Legend" - I almost walked back out. I wasn't in the mood for a 'scary' type movie, but I watched it anyway...just limited myself to 20 minutes. I started on the treadmill but I couldn't figure out the settings (it wouldn't let me increase and decrease my speeds for some reason), so I switched to an elliptical. Their movie room is also much nicer then the other gym's.
Afterwards I headed to the all women's section - it had everything I needed right there! This is what I did today (exercise - weight - reps):
Plie Squat - 20lbs - 15; 25lbs - 15, 30lbs - 15
Stationary Lunge - 10lbs - 12, 15lbs - 12, 12
Machine row - 20lbs - 15, 35lbs - 12, 12
Pushups - 15 regular, 12 knees, 12 knees
Incline Dumbbell Press - 15lbs - 10, 10, 9
Lateral Raise - 8lbs - 15, 15, 15
Alternating Dumbbell Curl - 10lbs - 15, 12lbs - 12, 11
Tricep Pressdown - 50lbs - 15, 65lbs - 15, 15
Standing Calf Raise (no weight) - 15, 15, 15
Crunchs - 12, 10
Back Extension (holding 10lb plate) - 10, 9
I'm supposed to repeat this same set three times a week for six weeks. The only thing I'm going to change up is the tricep machine - I'll just do dips. I wasn't a fan of the machine - the handles were weird and it felt like I was shrugging the whole time...very awkward.
I'll also go heavier on the lateral raise and add weight to the calf raises (I did them off of a step) next time. It felt so good to be lifting! I sat in the sauna for a little bit afterwards then I picked up the kiddos - they liked the new place, so I think we'll go back here a few more times.
I also need to figure out a snack for after my workout. It takes about 20 minutes to drive home plus the time it takes to gather up the kids. I need something to eat in the car or right after my workout while I'm still in my 30 minute recovery window. I thought about a protein shake, but I don't like them with water. I might just have to try it again, or make it ahead of time with milk and just keep it on ice in the car.


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