Sunday, February 8, 2015

Tough Workout Done

I headed to the gym and did another tough workout today, similar to the one last week just before I got sick.

I started with a treadmill workout
Minutes        Speed     Incline
3 warm-up     5             0
2 base            5             1
3 push            5             2
2 base             5            1
1 all-out         5.5          3
1 walk            3.5         0
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1 base            5            1
2 push           5             2
1 base            5            1
2 push           5.3          2
1 base           5             1
1 all-out        5.8          3
1 walk           3.5          0
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1 all-out        5.8          3
1 walk           3.5          0
1 all-out        5.8          3
1 walk           3.5          0
1 all-out         6            3
1 walk           3.5          0


Instead of sprinting, I tried to increase the incline and use that to get my heart rate up. It was easier than the sprint version I did a week ago. I need to push myself a bit more than this the next time I do this workout - either increase the incline some more and/or pick up the pace at the same time.

Total Distance 2.20 miles
Total Calories 268 
Time 27:02

After that I did 4 blocks of 5 minutes each. Here's the 4 blocks...

Block 1
Squat Jumps x10
Plank Punches x 10 each arm
Lateral Raises w/ 8# dumbbell x10

I made it through almost 3 full rounds (just a few reps shy doing the lateral raises).

Block 2
Donkey Kicks @ 40# on machine x 10 each leg
Side Plank w/ Rotation x 10 each side
Burpees x10

I made it through one full round then all the donkey kicks and about half the side planks.

Block 3
Step Ups to a Lunge (holding 12# dumbbell) x 5 each leg
Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press 12# x10
Mountain climbers x20

I made it through two full rounds then all the step ups and about half the bicep curls the 3rd round.

Block 4
Tricep Extension 20# dumbbell x15
Calf Raises x 10 each leg (on side of treadmill)
1-minute Sprint

I made it through one full round and ended with about 30 seconds left of the sprint the 2nd round. The next time I do this one, I will choose a 15# dumbbell instead of 20#.







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