God this is boring. Swim. Satan. Swim. Satan. Swim, swim, swim. Satan, Satan, Satan.
Activity: weights with Satan
Time: 2pm
Duration: 30mins
Mood/energy: blahish but feeling stronger than yesterday
ITB: fine
A lower body & abs session today (with fingers crossed); my first in over 2 weeks as per my chiro/osteo's instructions. I'm really noticing/feeling the lack of lower body work lately. My 'quads of steel' developed thanks to all those spin classes now resemble jelly (*that's a mental image anyone eating right now didn't need, sorry...). Circuit of:
* squats with the swiss ball focusing on VMO;
* single leg supine extensions;
* side leg lifts;
* crunches; and
* bicep curls whilst kneeling on the swiss ball,
repeated 3 times. A tough session particularly for my abs. 15mins of stretching to finish.
My ITB has, in the past, flared up after a session such as this. But tonight, so far so good. 30mins of stretches tonight & I will ice it later.
Appointment with my chiro/osteo tomorrow; otherwise a rest day - and my last day at work before my week off. It's going to be crazy tomorrow - god, I'm looking forward to my week off next week !
12 comments:
Enjoy your break!! You deserve it :-)
I'm glad to hear you're following Dr's orders Jen. I know what you mean about the glutes - why do you think I'm so fond of my kickboard all of a sudden?
Good news about the ITB behaving itself.
Smart girl, taking a break when the rest of us have gone back to work. Wish I'd thought of it.
Get through tomorrow by dreaming of next week. Have a wonderful break and keep smiling - the ITB is looking good!
Maybe you feel bored but in fact it is that you are tired, you need that week.
All is in our minds, I know you miss the run, but you are doing so well swiming that I bet you enjoy some... and about the weight training, I always enjoy the feeling of strenght. Don't you?
Smile Jen, that week is here, just one more day!!
Oooohhh, "quads of steel" :D surely they can't turn to jelly in just 2 weeks?
I think you need to find another strenuous part time that begins with s.... three is a much better number.
No ITB is good! Enjoy the chiro/osteo tomorrow and then, even more the week off.
I have been wondering for weeks and just have to ask.....what are VMO's?
Very Muscular Objects?
Vast Mountains of Oranges?
Very Mushy Outside?
And am I the only person who doesn't know?
Thanking you in anticipation :-)
wt
Nice workout! Have a great break next week!
I'm convinced the ITB is now officially history!
See you in the morning for some scenic swimming;)
Have a good break from work, Jen! Got to admire your dedication to those gym sessions! Hope we meet up soon at some run or other!
Hello you!
Just catching up on blogs now I'm back! Hope you had a lovely xmas and happy new year :)
H xxx
Any plans for your week off?
I was at the gym for my 3rd workout this week - a record! Also tried the Devil Crunches DGC mentions on her blog - in theory I should have abs of steel...in theory..;-)
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