January - Weight Training (LiveFit Trainer)

I need to get back on track and add some weight training to my routine, so I decided to start the LiveFit Trainer. I'm not sure I'll stick with it fully yet, but it will at least get me back in the gym and doing a routine. It's a start!

January 14th was day one. I dug out my old notebook from the first time I attempted the trainer and used it as my guide for starting weights. For the most part it was spot on which is impressive considering how long it's been since I've done anything in a gym. All I can really say about this day was UGH! Pushups!!

Day 2, January 15th was back and biceps. This is my favorite workout for phase 1. I always feel super strong when doing it.

 Day 3, Legs, legs, legs on January 19th. I'm not a fan of this one only because I feel lost in the gym. I did 140 on the leg press and while the weight felt good I was too worried about what people thought - dumb I know, but for some reason I felt like I should do more. I also couldn't find the standing calf raise or seated calf raise machines until I asked. They didn't have a standing one, but I used the seated one. Holy calves!

 

 

Day 4 on January 20th was delts and abs. Ouch, ouch, ouch. Those front delt raises and lateral raises always get me. 5 pounds feels like 50 pounds. Tough workout!

January 22nd was day 8 and the chest and triceps routine again. Those pushups again!

Day 9 on January 26th was back and biceps. Preacher curls are tough, but a great workout!

February 5th was the dreaded leg day again. No comment.

 

Day 11 was fun and interesting. I took the kids with me to the Family Fitness Center since it was a Saturday and Chris had to work. Kids enjoyed themselves and I got in a decent delts and abs workout.

 

The interesting part came after my workout. They were having a kids fear factor competition for families. Katelynn got to try avocados and Denver refused to try. Since I was lucky enough to be there by myself both kids got to have a go at selecting food for mommy to try...

First up...caviar

It was salty. Next up...

 

Sardines...

ICK! Thanks a lot kiddos!