Week 2 of 8 started on Monday with my chest and shoulders workout.
My weights didn't change from last week but I was having a sore shoulder after my first set of bench presses. I did do my bench press warm-ups but I didn't really get a full body warm-up as I usually do (5 minute jog) because I have an injured ankle.
The rest of the chest and shoulders workout went well. I am still pumped about working out and hope to see results really soon as it helps with motivation.
Yesterday was also my cardio day but I actually just did light cardio because of my ankle. Let's see how it goes today. Today is supposed to be legs and back, but I might switch it out with Friday until my ankle gets better.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Week 1 - HIIT
Even though I did my HIIT training last week, I forgot to write about it.
So this time around I only did 5 intervals of HIIT instead of 6 like last time. Why? Because it was a Friday and that is when I get lazy. I know, it is no excuse but I am a weak human :D.
Overall I did burn about 250-300 calories which is not bad at all for a 30 minute workout. The best thing is also I am not exhausted like I normally would be from doing a 1 hour run at a slow pace. Also, my legs are as tired, my muscles aren't as tight and I don't have to worry about being bored after running 30 minutes.
My HIIT Workout
5 minutes warmup
9.5 mph for 1 minute followed by 3.5 mph for 3 minutes
repeat 4 more times
5 minute cooldown
So this time around I only did 5 intervals of HIIT instead of 6 like last time. Why? Because it was a Friday and that is when I get lazy. I know, it is no excuse but I am a weak human :D.
Overall I did burn about 250-300 calories which is not bad at all for a 30 minute workout. The best thing is also I am not exhausted like I normally would be from doing a 1 hour run at a slow pace. Also, my legs are as tired, my muscles aren't as tight and I don't have to worry about being bored after running 30 minutes.
My HIIT Workout
5 minutes warmup
9.5 mph for 1 minute followed by 3.5 mph for 3 minutes
repeat 4 more times
5 minute cooldown
Friday, October 1, 2010
Week 1 - Arms
I completed my tricep/bicep workout yesterday. It technically should have been done today but I got an early start to the workouts this week.
To be honest, this is the first time where my workout is purely focused on the smaller muscle groups such as the biceps and triceps. Normally, other workouts would recommend working larger muscles first and then workout the smaller muscles. Also, working out larger muscles will indirectly work the smaller muscles. However, I can't complain as I am really feeling the soreness this morning. Maybe it will help my arms get much bigger :D.
I kind of like working arms on my last day of the week too because you finish on a good note since it is a lot of peoples favorite workout.
I am almost done with week 1 of my 8 week program - just have to do a HIIT session today and I am all set.
To be honest, this is the first time where my workout is purely focused on the smaller muscle groups such as the biceps and triceps. Normally, other workouts would recommend working larger muscles first and then workout the smaller muscles. Also, working out larger muscles will indirectly work the smaller muscles. However, I can't complain as I am really feeling the soreness this morning. Maybe it will help my arms get much bigger :D.
I kind of like working arms on my last day of the week too because you finish on a good note since it is a lot of peoples favorite workout.
I am almost done with week 1 of my 8 week program - just have to do a HIIT session today and I am all set.
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