Gym Is Open (Friday)

Hope you all have a good 4th of July four day weekend coming up. I have to work on the 3rd, but, my boss has not yet decided if we can work from home...hope so. Here is what I did at the gym today: Weight Training Circuit (Complete 3 cycles) 1. Machine Leg Press 1 x 8 2. Machine Chest Press 1 x 8 3. Cable Seated Row 1 x 8 4. Machine Leg Curls 1 x 8 5. Standing DB Shoulder Press 1 x 8 6. Standing DB Biceps Curls 1 x 8 7. SB Dumbbell Triceps Extension 1 x 8 8. Machine Back Extension 1 x 10 9. SB Crunch 1 x 15 Then I did 30 minutes on the treadmill. What did you do to move your body today? Lori

Armbike, as usual! Maybe a short walk later, it's too darned hot right now. Kix

Hi Lori, Well I wised up and finally bought a journal to keep my gym records in. Tonight I did: 15 mins cardio..not long but neither my partner nor I felt like doing much. Leg Press: 15/3 Adominal Curl: 15/3 Leg Extension: 15/3 Leg Curl: 15/3 Glute machine: 10/3 Inner thigh: 15/3 Outer thigh: 15/3 Back Machine: 15/2 Hope everyone had a good workout! Jamie

Jamie, I do think it is important and motivating to keep a gym log. I keep my exercise record in fitday and I have another notebook for the exercises and weights. I think you are doing great! Lori

I went to the pool (outdoors) and swam half a mile, alternating breast stroke with backstroke (legs together to work the thighs). Then I did 250 crunches, 200 arm exercises (using the resistance to build muscle) and a 10-minute mini water aerobics workout (mainly legs). My upper back is still bothering me. Ironically, the activity that stressed it most today was running the mixer as I made oatmeal cookies (for my aunt and uncle's birthday celebration). Perhaps this is a sign that I shouldn't bake?

Rebecca, I hope your back eases up on you. I really struggle with my upper and lower back. I think it is due to the fact that my weight has shifted so much. I've lost it all on my back, but, still have a belly and big breasts....I hate back pain! Keep up the great work. 250 crunches! Wow! Lori