Strength

[PoofieD]

Okay.. I guess its time for a fitness log.
I don't know why I put this off, but I found a site that describes what I do.
I workout at home as this fits with my lifestyle and the two ladies in my life. My daughter and my roommate that I work with, that has down's syndrome.
With two jobs.. working at home with tapes is my poison of choice :-)
I know many don't think that you can get a good workout unless you are at a gym.. ..but after these months of watching my sister I know that isn't true.
SO.. Here I am :-)
I will be posting my next four week rotation shortly.
Nedra

[CarbsKill]

Checkin' out some gym logs... :wave:

Working out is working out, gym or no gym! It seems like you're getting quite a workout. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

Great progress; Keep up the good work! :thup:


-Michelle

[PoofieD]

I guess its because I read on the Firm and the Fit Prime forums about Husbands that have watched wives sweat it out for months doing it this way..then denigrate it.
On the other hand I worked with a personal trainer once that said that he knew "firmies" when they came in because they had such good form...
but its good to see you hear.
In the morning I do Super Sculpt and Scuplted abs hips and thighs... If I have time for more I will throw upper body in.
Before I go much further with this I need to just post again the story of a man I knew as a patient I worked with once.
Because of the sort of facility that he was in and the fact that he was about the worst "flight risk" patient we had ever seen getting out of his ROOM was not possible, let alone allow him up to the weight room in another building on the site.
But this man had the most incredible body I have ever seen..
From THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of pushups and squats he did daily. He would do hundreds of each..and then rest for a couple of hours, then do it again. And that is all he had been doing at least for the year previous to that in another facility he was staying in at the time.
I literally was telling the RN that I worked with to put her tongue back in her mouth and close it when the guy was in our office having any sort of exam. It was that rock hard and defined.
I know many of the "rules' that we read..but I realize WHY many of the rules are made the way that they are... however... Rules are always meant to be bent.. or even broken if the result you want is different..
Okay
Tomorrow I will have a better idea of what I am doing next time.
I will be adding a FitPrime tape and a Cathe DVD to my collection.. that may help with what I am doing..
I hope so. I hope they are as "heavy' as I am looking for.
Till tomorrow!
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

FIRM - Sculpted Buns, Hips & Thighs (SBHT)
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Series -- FIRM Parts
Formerly -- Lie Down and Workout (LDWO)

Lead --- Tracie Long

Parts from -- Hare, Tort

Category --- Sculpt, Lower Body Floorwork

Breakdown -- abs(14), lower floorwork(16.5), stretch(3.5) = 34 min

Equipment -- ankle weights, dumbbells, floormat

The Workout
~Abs -Tort
~Pelvic contractions
~Abs

~Tablework R -Hare
~Leg lifts R
~Inner thigh lifts L

~Abs -Hare

~Bridge -Hare

~Tablework L -Hare
~Leg lifts L
~Inner thigh lifts R

~Abs -Hare

~Stretch -Hare

[PoofieD]

Series -- Super Shapers (1999)

Lead --- Carissa Foster, Dale Brabham, Jennifer Carman, Nancy Tucker

Category --- Sculpt / Total Body Weights, or Full Dumbbell

Breakdown -- warmup(4), upper weights(19), lower weights(19), abs(3), stretch(3.5) = 49 min

Equipment -- ankle weights, barbell, dumbbells, short step, tall step, 2x4 board, dowel, floormat

The Workout
~Warm-up & stretch

~Lat rows
~Bicep curls
~Lat rows
~Bicep curls

~Pushups on TALL BOX

~Upright row
~Militaries
~Bicep curls
~Upright row
~Militaries
~Bicep curls

~Lat rows
~French press
~Tricep dips on TALL BOX
~Posterior delt flyes
~Pushups on TALL BOX

~Squats
~Plies
~Glute lifts

~Lunges
~Curtsy dips
~Cross lunges

~TALL BOX Leg press
~Militaries
~TALL BOX Leg press

~Upright rows
~Militaries
~Anterior delt lifts
~Lateral delt lift
~Upright rows
~Militaries
~Anterior delt lifts
~Lateral delt lift

~Good mornings
~Lat rows (seated)
~Good mornings
~Lat rows (seated)
~Posterior delt flyes
~Rhomboid pinches

~Pushups on TALL BOX

~Triceps dips on TALL BOX

~Lat rows R
~Bicep curls
~Lat row L

~Dips

~Squats
~Lunges R
~Squats
~Lunges L

~Squats
~Inner & outer thigh
~Squats

~Abs (use BOX)

~Stretch

[PoofieD]

Series -- FIRM Parts

Lead --- Deprise Brescia (host), Janet Jones-Gretzky, Jayne Poteet, Sandahl Bergman, Susan Harris

Parts from -- Vol 1-6 (except Vol 5)

Category --- Sculpt, Upper Body

Breakdown -- warmup(6), upper warmup(5), upper weights(21), stretch(3) = 40 min

Equipment -- dumbbells, tall step, 2x4 board, floormat

The Workout
~Warm up -V3
~Stretch -V2

~Tricep/bicep lunges -V2
~Triceps kickbacks
~French press
~Militaries
~Upright rows
~Militaries
~French press
~Triceps kickbacks
~Lateral delt flyes

~Militaries -V4
~Lat rows
~French press
~Pushups

~Pec flyes -V1

~Lat rows -V3
~Posterior delt flyes

~Lateral delt flyes -V4
~Anterior delt lifts
~Plie w/ uprights rows & bicep curls

~Triceps kickbacks -V6
~2 arm lat rows
~Posterior delt flyes

~Lat rows R -V2
~Pushups
~Lat rows L
~Pushups

~Single arm french press R -V3
~Militaries -V1
~Flex delt flyes
~Bicep curls
~Single arm french press L –V3
~Pushups

~Pec flyes -V2
~Ribcage pullovers
~Pec flyes
~Ribcage pullovers

~Stretch -V3

[PoofieD]

I really did all those this morning..
Tomorrow morning I am planning on The Hare and Standing Legs..
I might get in a few minutes of Fat Blaster too.
for a more aerobic day.
Well Except for the standing legs .. where by the time I make it to the ends I am screaming curse words to Jayne Poteet :-)
Laters!
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

I did my planned workout today..
Even though I was having a few fun abdominal cramps today
The description of Standing legs is as follows.
Series -- FIRM Parts

Lead --- Salina Bartunek (host), Janet Jones-Gretzky, Jayne Poteet, LaReine Chabut, Sandahl Bergman, Susan Harris

Parts from -- Vol 1-6

Category --- Sculpt, Lower Body

Breakdown -- warmup(7.5), lower weights(30), stretch(4.5) = 45 min

Equipment -- ankle weights, barbell, dumbbells, tall step, chair

The Workout
~Warm up -V2
~Stretch -V6

~TALL BOX leg presses (no weights) -V3
~TALL BOX leg presses

~Fast squats -V3
~Squats with bicep/ triceps
~Fast leg abduction
~Fast squats
~Squats with bicep/ triceps
~Fast leg abduction

~Squats with militaries -V3

~Lunge- squat combo -V4

~Kneelifts with militaries -V3
~Hyperextensions & dips R
~Leg abductions with flex delt lifts & bicep curls R
~Max squats
~Hyperextensions & dips L
~Leg abductions with flex delt lifts & bicep curls L
~Max squats

~TALL BOX Step down leg press R -V5
~Squats
~TALL BOX Leg press R
~TALL BOX Step down leg press L
~Squats
~TALL BOX Leg press L

~Lunges with light weights -V1
~Heavy lunges with delts & biceps

~Dips & hyperextensions -V4
~Leg abduction with flex delts flyes
~Squats with militaries

~TALL BOX Leg press R -V6
~Calf pumps
~TALL BOX Leg press R
~TALL BOX Leg press L
~Calf pumps
~TALL BOX Leg press L
~Rhomboid pinches

~Squats & hoversquats on TALL BOX -V6

~Stretch -V5
Its probably one of the toughest workouts I do.. . No.. right now its THE toughest.
I use my 20 pound barbell with 2 1/2 pound plates, 5, 8 and 10 pound dumbells at this point to do the exericse..
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

Series -- Cross-Trainers (1994)

Lead --- Tracie Long

Category --- Cardio + Sculpt / Hare

Breakdown -- warmup(7), cardio(17.5), 4-limb(4.5), triceps(1.5), leg press(3.5), abs(6.5), lower floorwork(15), stretch(3.5) = 62 min

Equipment -- ankle weights, dumbbells, short step (4"+), tall step, floormat

The Workout
~Warm-up & stretch

~SHORT BOX Waltz (3 min)

~4 limb aerobics w/ flex delt flyes & bicep curls

~SHORT BOX Tango (3 min)

~TALL BOX Leg press L&R

~SHORT BOX Paso doble (2 min)

~4 limb aerobics w/ upright rows & triceps kickbacks

~SHORT BOX Swing (2 min)

~TALL BOX Leg press L&R

~SHORT BOX Cha Cha (2 min)

~SHORT BOX aerobics

~Triceps kickbacks

~Tablework R
~Leg lifts R
~Inner thigh lifts L

~Abs

~Bridge

~Tablework L
~Leg lifts L
~Inner thigh lifts R

~Abs

~Stretch
I had thought about changint it to "Total Body Shaping mix".. but I can be a dork.. and I Misplaced the tape..
I found it AFTER the work out.. so this is a good thing as I plan it for my next rotation
ON the hare.. I use 4 pound, 5 pound, 12 pound and 15 pound dumbells as well as 5 pound ankle weights.

I am hoping to get all my plates and my other star lock dumbells from my ex.. that will help with my needing to up my weights on my exercises.
I also want to get 10 pound ankle weights with the bars you can take OUT of the weight set.. with velcro.. so I can move fast enough for these workouts.
I know that I am using
TT, TT2, Total Body shaping mix,
Standing legs and upper body.. and the new tape hopefully from Fitprime and the DVD from Cathe that is slow and heavy with divided upper and lower body..
And.. I will add a bit of leslie Sansone this time.
I am still working out the details.
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

Due to brain freeze what I was actually going to do... but that is okay :-)
Today I did Firm Strength, Upper Body and Ab sculpt.
The details will follow.
I have done my measurements.
Here are the ones from when I first measured before my birthday.
Opps... I guess the date was Nov 2.
Neck 14 1/4"
Upper Chest 37 1/2"
Bust 41"
Lower Chest 37"
waist 35 1/2"
abdomen 45 1/2"
hips 45"
Thigh 25"
knee 18"
calf 16 1/2"
ankle 9 3/4"
Upper arm 15"
elbow 12 1/4
midarm 11"
and wrist 7"
Okay..and then from today.
Neck 13 5/8"
upper chest 35 7/8"
Chest 38 3/4"
Lower chest 34 7/8"
waist 33"
abdomen 43 1/2"
hips 43 1/2"

thigh 22 1/2"
knee 16 1/4"
calf 15 1/2"
ankle 9 1/2"
upper arm 14 1/4"
elbow 11 1'2"
mid arm 10 1'2"
wrist 6 1'2"

but I will tell you over the weeks.. its an up down up down sort of measuring thing..
Some of those measurements are UP from last week.. its just too strange.
I am used to a more steady progression!
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

Series -- Body Sculpting System (2002)

Lead --- Lisa Kay

Category --- Sculpt, Abs

Breakdown -- warmup(5), abs/core(17), stretch(3) = 25 min

Equipment -- dumbbells, tall step, floormat

This is a rather easier tape than scuplted abs hips and thighs..but still has some good intense moves and does focus a bit more on Spinal erectors.
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

Series -- Cross-Trainers (1995)
Formerly -- StrongBody (SB)

Lead --- Pam Cauthen

Category --- Cardio + Sculpt / Tortoise

Breakdown -- warmup(5), cardio(10), weights(32), abs(6), lower floorwork(2), stretch(3) = 57 min

Equipment -- ankle weights, barbell, dumbbells, short step, tall step, floormat

The Workout
~Warm-up & stretch

~4 limb aerobics w/ flex delt flyes, biceps curls

~Lunges R
~Dips R
~Squats
~Lunges L
~Dips L

~Pushups
~French press
~Pushups
~French press
~Jumps
~Triceps kickbacks

~TALL BOX Leg press R&L
~Squats
~T bar lat rows
~Biceps curls
~T bar lat rows
~Lat rows (double arm)

~Low impact aerobics

~TALL BOX Leg press R
~Dips R
~TALL BOX Leg press L
~Dips L

~Lat row L
~Upright row
~Lat row R

~4 limb aerobics w/ militaries & tri kickbacks
~Plies w/ biceps curls & upright rows
~4 limb aerobics w/ militaries & tri kickbacks

~Basic training
~Squats
~Basic training
~Squats

~Lateral (straight) delt flyes
~Anterior delt flyes
~Militaries

~Inner thigh lifts R
~Head bangers (supine French press)
~Abs w/ ribcage pullovers
~Abs
~Inner thigh lift L
~Abs

~Stretch
I used 4 lb, 5 pounds 8, 10 12 and 15 pound dumbells.
I also used 5 pound ankle weights ( I still wanna get the better 10 lb ones.. next up in 2003!)
and My 20lb barbell with 2 1'2lb plates

[PoofieD]

I believe I have already posted what that entails.
I upped the weight for a few exercises.. like the flies to 10 and 12 lbs..and stuck with my 15 for lat pulls.
:-)
I wanna get rid of the "grandma arms"!!!!
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

Today is an official rest day.
Tomorrow is the Tortoise and at least scuplted abs, hips and thighs.
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

Series -- Cross-Trainers (1994)

Lead --- Tracie Long

Category --- Cardio + Sculpt / Tortoise

Breakdown -- warmup(7.5), abs(6.5), pelvic floor(1.5), cardio(13), weights(25.5), stretch(5) = 61 min

Equipment -- barbell, dumbbells, short step, tall step, floormat

The Workout
~Abs
~Warm-up & stretch

~Squats
~Militaries
~TALL BOX Leg press R
~Militaries

~SHORT BOX Cha cha (2 min)

~Squats
~Upright rows
~TALL BOX Leg press L
~Upright rows

~Plie squats

~SHORT BOX Tango (2.5 min)

~Lunges R
~Bicep curls
~Lunges L
~Bicep curls

~SHORT BOX Waltz (2 min)

~Dips R
~French press
~Dips L

~Stretch

~SHORT BOX Charleston (2.5 min)

~TALL BOX Leg press R
~Lat row R
~Triceps kickback
~Bicep curls
~TALL BOX Leg press L
~Lat row L
~Triceps kickback
~Bicep curls

~SHORT BOX Cha cha (2.5 min)

~Pushups

~Pec flyes

~Pelvic contractions

~Abs

~Stretch

I had a hard time with the aerobics again today, its like I am a total klutz!!! but I did keep going.
I also did sculpted abs hips and thighs and upper body.
Just felt "weaker" in general.
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

the most exciting event that you had is that you recieved an email from Tracie Long the "iron maiden" herself about your order of a new tape :-)
Yes.. even Marlei got excited about that one line email :-)
Nedra

[PoofieD]

I did super Scuplting, with my 5 pound plates on the barbell.
I also used my 15, 12, 10, 8, 5 and 4 pounders. I pretty much ignore the three pounders these days.
I also did Standing legs,but I took the plates down to 2 1/2 pounds for that.
I did ab scuplt and the three mile walk for the abs with Leslie Sansone.. and with all that lower body work..what I really feel is my triceps.. go figure!
I bought some creatine today..I want to see if that will help me make any strides.
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

I will soon have the Cathe tapes and DVD. This is a good thing as her focus is different than The Firm and muscle confusion is a great thing.
I hope to be able to incorporate those later this week.
However tomorrow I am doing total body shaping mix, Upper body, Sculpted abs hips and thighs and 30 minutes Leslie sasone.
Stick with me here :-)
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

I did Firm upper body, A 30 minute walk with Leslie, and Total Body shaping mix.
Specs for Total BFIRM - Total Body Shaping Mix (TBSM)
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Series -- FIRM Parts

Lead --- Allie Strickland, Dale Brabham, Heidi Tanner, Jennifer Carman, Nancy Tucker, Pam Cauthen, Tracie Long
Parts from -- FB, MBS, FC, FS, SC, SS, SwW

Category --- Cardio + Sculpt / Tortoise

Breakdown -- warmup(6), weights(25), cardio(13), cooldown(3), lower floorwork(11), abs(4), stretch(4) = 66 min

Equipment -- ankle weights, barbell, dumbbells, tall step, dowel, floormat

The Workout
~Warm up- FC
~Stretch- MBS

~Impact aerobics- FB

~Squats- MBS
~Pushups
~Squats with bicep curls
~Pushups

~TALL BOX Leg press- SS
~Militaries
~TALL BOX Leg press

~4 limb aerobics- FS
~Plies with bicep curls & upright rows
~4 limb aerobics

~Lat row L&R- SwW
~Frech press

~TALL BOX Leg press R- FS
~Dips R
~TALL BOX Leg press L
~Dips L

~Impact aerobics- SC

~Dips & squats R- FC
~Hammer curls
~Dips & squats L

~Leg extensions R- FC
~Lat rows R
~Leg extensions L
~Lat rows L

~4 limb aerobics (march-march-triple)- SC

~Lunges with glute pinch R- FC
~Militaries
~Lunges with glute pinch L

~Bicep curls- SwW
~Triceps kickbacks
~Flex lateral delt lift
~Low impact aerobics


~Inner thigh lift R- FS
~Headbangers (supine French press)

~Tablework- FC

~Abs- FS

~Inner thigh lift L- FS

~Abs- MBS

~Stretch FC ody shaping mix as follows :-)
I took my Creatine and I don't know if its part of why I am really having the fuzzy brain today.. I just wish my body would feel free to dip into the fat for the glucose ;-)
Oh well!
It was a good workout.. I feel proud of myself
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Or just the server was acting up enough I didn't put down my workout.
I did Firm tough tape 2 and 1/2 Standing legs.
I also did ab sculpt..
I was tired and just had a hard time moving
Today I did Tough Tape ( that would be the first one) and upper body, Scuplted abs hips and thighs and a 30 minute walk with Leslie.
I have upped weights on some exercises and plan to get some 5 pounders this week to up on deltoids slowly :-)
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Because I got the Cathe DVD in the mail yesterday..
Starting tomorrow I have planned a different schedule for what I am doing.
On Friday and Tuesday. I will do part two in the early morning, then when the girls leave I will do Firm total body shaping mix and a 30 minute walk with leslie.
On Saturday and Wednesdaywill do part one and Scuplted abs hips and thighs and a 30 minute tape with Leslie.
On monday and Thursday I will do part three and super scuplt and a 30 minute walk tape.
I think that should do great things!
I did the legs part with Cathe today to try and "break" in I didn't do as many reps on many things and dropped weights down to get used to how she moves.
It should b e interesting to use as heavy as I am
I did put 10 more pounds on the barbell to start.
Poofie!

[PoofieD]

But I will admit that I did some just beginning weights this morning for Cathe.
I didn't know how I would do..but on many of them I can go up a pound or two. ( deltoid work) She does a compound clean and press I really love.
The Total body shaping mix went well...and did the abs and Leslie..all in all I feel good today.
Nedra

[HerbNurse]

Wow!!!

I am impressed. I just found your gym log. You are awesome with your workouts.

I too work from home office and can workout whenever I see fit.
I have readjusted my workout routine as I am halfway thru my second challenge. I have decided to not do the pyramid method as recommended by Bill Phillips. I am now doing 4 sets of 10 each of muscle groups with highest weight that I used doing pyramid.

So now instead of say for instance shoulders
12 reps of 5#
10 reps of 8#
8 reps of 10#
6 reps of 15#
12 reps of 10#
12 reps of 10# (different exercise but same muscle group)

I am now doing 4 sets of 10 each for every muscle group.
My workout was awesome this morning, I hope I can walk later, my legs feel like lead right now!

HN

[PoofieD]

I decided a gym log would be a good way for me to really start focusing on that and giving when I up weights ect..
I am impressed with your pyramid.
As Cathe says YOU listen to your body and what you think you need :-)
Nedra

[PoofieD]

And I didn't compare what I can do to Cathe and crew.
I took out my five pound plates and that is what I used for the barebell during the leg workout today.
I also stuck with 8's and 10's right now for lunges without the barbell and other such exercises. with cathe. I will make much faster progress that way :-)
I also did sculpted buns, hips and thighs. I still like the firm for floor work over what I have with Cathe..
and I did 30 minutes with Leslie walking.. gotta love that woman..even if your doing pretty well you can work up a sweat with her tape without killing yourself.
Off to have a bit of fun today!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Let those muscles rest day :-)
tomorrow I will be hitting my back and biceps as well as a session with one of the firm tapes.. gotta look at my schedule to see which...
and of course 30 minutes of Leslie Sansone!
:daizy:
Nedra

[PoofieD]

I had a great workout.
Super scuplt went better than I have ever had it go before.
I bought some sixes the other day so that I can move up on deltoid work.. going from 5's to 8's is too big a jump all at once for me.
The 6's actually came in handy when for a lark I just decided to do half of Firm Upper Body.
I used them on a couple of standing deltoid sets and a set of Triceps kick backs.
Today was the first day I did Cathe back, biceps and abs.
I took the weight still lower just so I can get used to the workout today. She did do some good spinal erector stuff after the abs.
I am feeling it in the lower back.
I also did a 30 minute walk away the pounds...
so I am good to go for the day!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

I did my Firm Total Body Shaping mix..but had a hard time at some of the aerobics part..
Like I couldn't get enough air today.. actually Leslie was harder that way than usual.
I also did my Chest, Deltoids and triceps work.
That went a bit better.
I went up a little on some of the sets.. so that is progress
I also got The firm Tough Aerobics and it looks to be a great tape.
Hope you all have a healthy Fit day!
Nedra

[pinkcaddy]

Looks like you are organized, on track and consistant! Way to go! You will have great health in no time!

[HerbNurse]

You make me tired just reading your gym log. You go girl!

HN

[PoofieD]

I always forget my training journal!!!
Hn.. Your my inspiration :-)
I did Cathe legs and abs workout today.
I am still working on the stand and sit squats at a nice heavy weight.
Moderate will have to do for those in the mean time

I am still also screaming at the calf pumps.. lOL
Funny what gets you!
Well because of what finally happened with my schedule I am going to have to throw scuplted buns hips and thighs into the mix tomorrow.
I did get my 30 minute walk in

tomorrow.. back to day one!
too cool!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

I didn't completely do all of my planned workout.
I shifted buns, hips and thighs to today. and did the Super Scuplt.
I am really loving that tape.. alot!
I also did concentrated heavy work with Cathe with Back and Biceps work.
But I will admit to being tired..and now crampy..TOM starting today.. so that should be of short duration.
My son called late last night adding to the general feeling of being "weak".
But.. I was glad to hear from him
Tomorrow is Total Body Shaping mix, chest, triceps and deltoids with Cathe and a 30 minute walk.
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Well I did the total body Shaping mix and then worked my chest, deltoids and Triceps.
That tapes works well with the firm because on about everything they work it from "different" angles than the firm.. giving a whole new focus to each muscle group.
I also did my walk today :-)
I am still so glad it is FRIDAY!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Jennifers staff member showed up early.. THUS stopping my workout.
The woman is driving me NUTS!
But I did get standing legs and the heavy leg portion of Cathe's workout done.
I will do the other later..
I suppose I will have rested enough that doing the aerobics after she leaves will be fine.

[PoofieD]

Today was Super Scuplt and back, biceps and abs.
I like this day..and becuase I am now focusing on the muscle build I really tried to concentrate on each and every move..to do it with as perfect form as I could yet heavy enough to be a challenge for me.
I think I did great, although I am fine tuning the process.
Tomorrow is is total body shaping mix and chest, triceps and deltiods.. should be fun!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

And then of course working my chest , deltoids and Triceps.
I was able to accomplish what I wanted with my chest bring the barbell up to 32 pounds. I had thought heavier but still not sure, about the supporting muscles to my chest being able to handle that at this moment.
Since I don't have a weight bench, and need to get the barbell in the right position myself that is the worry.. safety mostly at this point.
But I did reach fatigue in the sets that I did with that and my dumbells.
My triceps and deltoids are harder for me to gauge still about where Im using my weight. I will get that worked out I am sure, but then am left with wondering if I did all that I could.
At least I know I am using perfect form.
I will be able to move my arnold presses up to 8's soon. Which is good as I started at 4.
I think the hardest for me to gauge the weight on is the triceps press. I think next time I wll start with 12's and if I have to go down. Today I started with 8's. Big mistake. to easy.
Oh well!
all in learning.
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Well I did the Cathe lower body, standing legs 3/4 of the tape, and sculpted buns, hips and thighs.

I am still trying to get the weights just about right to be doing what I think I can still do.
So on saturday for Cathe I am putting on another five pounds of plates. I think that might just about be right for all of the exercises.
I hurried through because I though Byron was going to be here, and of course he is not here yet.
I am trying to stay focused on the workout. It can be a struggle and I have a harder time with my lower body, but I will keep working at this.
I know I am on the right track.
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Well today I did my usual Super Scuplt and Cathe for biceps and back.
I think that I am going to switch and do saturday's workout tomorrow..and give my deltiods one more day of rest and see how that goes.
So..I am getting psyched to do another very heavy lower body workout!
I upped weights.but still need on a few exercises to up more
I am using 20 now on Lat pulls.
so..its progress
Nedra

[PoofieD]

To save the Deltoids a bit.
I work a bit harder on Saturday to..because I don't have to go to work. so that will be a good thing
I did the lower body workout out with Cathe and scuplted abs, hips and thighs.
I didn't add any standing legs today due to time restraints..I needed the extra few minutes sleep!
I upped my barbell weight another five. I think that is just about where I need it for now!
Hugs,
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Well I did total body shaping mix.
I did just sit out one aerobic portion, but did everything else.
And then I did the Cathe chest,deltiods and triceps.
I really felt those triceps today and my shoulder area is "tired'.
A very good thing!
Tomorrow is a rest day.
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Today is rest day, but I am planning on getting my body for life and body rx books soon.
I also have the rotation I plan for myself for the next 4 weeks set in rough draft in my mind.
I will be using Cathe, Standing legs, Upper body and then a series of the firm total body workouts.
I think it will be good while I decide on Body for life, body rx.. :-)
that I realize will be a full commitment!
Hugs,
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Well today of course was one of my fav Firms..
Super Scuplt moves fast..but in such an order you can heavy up.. which I did for my double arm lat pulls.. up to the 12's.
I also made sure I kept using my barbell for the leg press.. which has to be one of the hardest series of Leg press they ever did.
My Thighs felt it..
Tanya knows that I really want to budge the stuff off my arms and my legs.. LOL.
she got my mom's legs.. lucky girl. and I got my legs from her mother.. Uuggghy!
Then I did the back, bicep and ab workout with Cathe.
Again on some I upped the weights.
I didn't with biceps..but I am concentrating on perfect from
I have the Body RX book.. interesting information!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Well I did the Firm total body shaping mix today..
And then I did heavier cathe with Chest, deltoids and triceps.
I know I worked the triceps well today..
They were jelly!
I also took out the possibilities for next months rotation.
I think its going to be good.
I am excited!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

even thought it was lower body and I do struggle with that.
I was able to do great form on everything..
hurray!
and I did both the Cathe and the Standing legs. I still can't believe how well it went. I upped weights on portions of standing legs.. so I am feeling good
i also did the sculpted abs, hips and thighs.
I am about to retire that tape for a couple of months..just to keep my body guess... I will sub five day abs or ab scuplt for a bit for that.
Or maybe even a bit of Susan Harris first tape for floor work ( the hardest floor work I have!)
But.. It was good. can't wait for tomorrow!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

but I did my workout ! :-)
Have to run to work!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

not the best day at work..
I hate those. we are fully committed at that rate moments..and then they don't like YOU because you told them that..
NO..
Sorry
Okay.. did the Firm super scuplt and then the Cathe back and biceps and abs..
Tomorrow I will switch and do the legs.. leaving the other for Saturday. to rest the deltoids more!
Hugs,
nedra

[PoofieD]

Will catch up tomorrow!
Hugs,
Nedra

[PoofieD]

I am feeling swelling in the breat area..
At this point I am never sure if its hormones..
Or the chest work with Cathe.. LOL

I did firm strength today.. purely because I wanted to
I realize that soon I am going to have to give away my three pounders even for aerobics. because I just don't use them!

I used the 15's for all the lunges, dips and squats today..
it hit me I might have to break down for 20's.. even with having the star lock system.

I will have to see.. I guess I do have other workout priorities first!

Hugs,
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Today I Jumped..or crawled back into tough tape...
I keep forgetting they named it well.
Its still the non stop aerobic weight training that gets me with that one!
I did parts of upper body today..
but just tried to be ready for the rest of my day.
Tomorrow I have slated Maximum body shaping and standing legs..
Next day.. super scuplt and back, biceps and abs with Cathe..
Thursday will be a rest day again.
I think I am needing it..
but will challenge myself to do more.. and work harder and heavier with what I do.
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Went pretty well today.
when you start being able to do fairly heavy with that workout..it gets tough!
tomorrow is super sculpt and some Cathe.
Nedra

[pinkcaddy]

You are so organized! This is great stuff! Your committment is paying off. You must be thrilled. Keep going and remember we all have those bad days...they make us appreciate all the good ones!
:)

[PoofieD]

I love to have you visit..
Thanks for your words of support.
Weak days are strange..but I think we must need them.
Well today was super scuplt. I have been feeling so much better I will drop the cathe for at least another week.. and get caught up..
then see from there
I do like super scuplt.. and kept that barbell on my shoulders for the leg press.. NOW that is endurance!! Tanya will know what I mean. its the hardest set of leg press in any firm tape..but it hurts so good!
Tomorrow is a rest day..and then Friday its on to either Body scuplt or BBB...
I got that on vcd today.
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Its an official "rest day"..
Have a great day folks!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Well today I decided on better body and buns..
Its a great tape...and .. ta da! I made it through the "jumps" section..
My sister will know the one I mean.
I DID all of them Tanya..
and did them well..
I can also move up on weight on several section. in fact I did.. but I can do a bit more. Like 12's for the plies and 8's for a military press. So next week it will be 15's and 10's..

So.. very cool.
I have felt weaker.. but see progress from what I was doing last october!!
Yeah!
Tomorrow is complete aerobic weight traning with Jayne.. and standing legs..
cool tapes.
i might throw in Ab scuplt..
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Well today was complete aerobic weight training with Jayne.
Again as with yesterday I was able to accomplish a great deal more than I was able a couple of months back and with the higher aerobic step and weights than before.
That is cool
I used my 6 inch for all the aerobic portions.
I was able to use the 6lb weights for the short leg press section, 10s for double armed lat pulls
It was just good :-)
Did much of Standing legs also.... as you all know I am very concious of the fact that I am a pear

Have a great weekend.. tomorrow is a rest day!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

tomorrow is tough tape..and maybe a few on the Total gym after jen leaves :-)
WE shall see!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Which as I have said before truly is tough..
But.. I did it pretty well, better than last week.. so I can see progress in my fitness.
one day I want to be able to do it..without having to cut the sets short.
Tomorrow is maximum body shaping.
And I will get that total gym out.. lOL
tonight.. before I go to bed.
Nedra

[tigersue]

I actually found your log last week and went to post and my computer crashed. :)
I don't know if I should start one or not. Do you think it would be a good idea for me?
I don't want to double post things. What do you think. I'm not as analytical about what I do. Just as long as I try to do something. :)
ME

[PoofieD]

I have sort of liked the focus here :-)
As you see its mostly just me marking off like a star that I do my workout!! :-)
I know it doubles sometimes.. but that is okay
sometime I hope to get MORE analytical about it.. since you know I could..can. something!
Hugs,
Nedra

[PoofieD]

I did that one today.
Using heavier weights still.
I also got Core Cardio in the mail from an ebay auction yesterday.
I think I really like the upper body on that one.
The lower body looks intense with a tough cardio segment preceeding our Favorite Leg Press tanya.. LOL
And then followed by another tough cardio.. I can hear you wheezing now!
Tomorrow is super scuplt.. I will challenge myself on that one!
Nedra

[pinkcaddy]

Hi Nedra...great job on your consistancy! I love that you do such exciting stuff! Way to go! :cheer:

[PoofieD]

Was good today..although I wore out my right leg so much in the leg press, it failed just standing there trying to do the left leg.. how funny is that?
Tomorrow is a rest day.
This is a good thing this month. I know I needed to slow down a bit can catch my breathe.
Have a good day all!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Was a good thing.
I find more folks coming to ask me about the Firm tapes.
I don't know if something is happening that they see....or what.
But Its a good thing.
I tell them. I love them.. simply they are the fastest best thing I have seen with the body types that show the result I am looking for.. :-)
Tomorrow is better body and buns..
fun workout.
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Its a fun workout.. what can I say.. even when they let the engergizer bunny, jen Carmen take over..
Man. that little thing lifts heavier and moves faster than any Firm instructor I know.
I got the notification today that Suzan Harris new tape has been filmed..so it should be out and edited soon I would guess
She was the first instructor on tape at the firm and folks love her dearly
I will have to see when to get that one.. but I have the Tracie Long ones to get first.
Tomorrow is complete Aerobic weight training. with a little standing legs.
Next week twice a week I am going to add upper body with a few heavier weights.
Just concentrate on that.
Nedra

[PoofieD]

How much fun it is to try and work out and talk to a teenager that wants to talk at the same time??
LOL
I did that today but at least Jordan is impressed with the Firm workouts..
He hates denise Austin.. wayyy.. to perky for him.
LOL
Have a good day!

[PoofieD]

well today was Tough tape.. after a rest day.
In ways it went well.and in ways I am so picky about how I am doing :-)
But I did it.. and that is the important thing.
tomorrow is Firm Maximum body shaping.
nice tape.
one I need to get tanya.. remind me about that.. k?
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Its a great tape.. the one that I did for today..
Thank goodness its sort of a intermediate type tape..
with sets and forms that are a bit less instense
But I am sticking with this. I am committing to five days a week.
Period.
EArly mornings or whatever I have to do.. but I just have to keep this up at this point.
Nedra

[PoofieD]

I took a rest day today..
I am NOT stopping this.. period.
but I do have to figure out how to get my burst of energy back!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

A tape I still really like even when I am tired :wave:
I just held back a little on the amount of weight I use. .going down just a bit. and I do just fine through the whole thing.
Most I use is my 15's for squats and lat rows.
Used four for deltoid work.. .so that gives a range I work with.
Nedra

[PoofieD]

I upped my short step again to use the 8 inch step.
This is still a great tape even if right now I "feel' wiped out..
I am still just taking it down a notch.. but not all the way to the beginning weights.. until I can get my wind back
But I won't stop exercising.. no way..
My promise all those months ago was at least 1 30 minute leslie walk if I can't do another thing and that still is my bottome line!
Hugs,
nedra

[PoofieD]

But still gonna think about the times I do my exercise and times of sleep.
gosh. why do we have to waste 8 hours a day at work????
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Been away from this for a week.
I just needed the rest
Saturday I start back up and while I feel weight training the most important for awhile it may just need to be a bit of that.. and a whole lot of walking
Let you know how its going!
Nedra

[PoofieD]

I did total Body shaping mix.. I only was careful on a few of the plyo's and bunny hops for this darn knee of mine.
Its going to sound funny but I hope that I have only stressed or hurt it somewhere along the line and its not arthritis bothering me!
LOL. > I don't want to be old
I didn't do the top weights that I am able..as right now I want to get back into the idea that exercise is fun and a joy.. not a push myself to be something I am not. and miss the real joy of exercising.
I am going to exercise on my weekends.. which means an early sunday session to get on with my sabbath.. but I can't figure out another way right now for my energy levels.
Hugs to all
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Right now I seem to be having several emotional challenges to actually getting out and getting my workouts in.
But enough of that.
After today.. that ends
I did do body scuplt today..
And I am walking tomorrow.

I am walking today.. period
Hugs,
Nedra

[PoofieD]

Today I picked up Joyce Vedral's Fat burning workout.
I liked it a few years ago..
So I think while I am having this drain.. this is what I am going to do.. I am actually excited about it.. and I do walking
I believe in exercise.. :-)
so here it is.
I beleive in the investment in me!
Hugs,
Nedra

[tigersue]

Is that the one you let me try? If it is where did you find it? I think her workouts are a great option. There again something you found for me. :)
Take it easy, you probably came down with this from all the stress you are in.
Tanya