Lu's Workout Journal

[Bonnie]

Well the easiest push up is one done against a wall, so I guess using the smith bar, to gradually go from vertical to horizontal eventually I understand.The core would only keep that " sagging " in the lower spine, not sure how much it would have to do with the actual engagement of the pectorals/tricep assist.

[ldematto]

Today's Workout

First, as always, I performed stretching exercises including calf raises.

Squats 3 x 10, 115 lbs - (No I didn't go from 50 lbs to 115!When I went to increase the weight I realized I forgot the weight of the bar!) Increase was actually 20 lbs. from 95 to 115.
Incline Flyes 3 x 15, 10 lb DB's
Front Rows 3 x 15, 10 DB's
Single Arm Rows 3 x 10 x 2, 35 lb DB
Reverse Lunge 3 x 15 - feels more productive than a forward or walking lunge.
Standing Shoulder Press 3 x 15, 10 lb DB's
Lat Pull Downs 3 x 10, 70 lbs.

In the middle somewhere I did 50 Windmills, just felt like I needed to

I won't be posting for awhile, but I'll be back in a week or so. It does not mean I won't be exercising

Have a great day!

[fitoverforty]

I won't be posting for awhile, but I'll be back in a week or so. It does not mean I won't be exercising

Take care Lu! You will be missed.

[Boss Man]

Think of it this way Bonnie. Pushups on the Hands and Toes, encourages more resistance to gravitational pull, along the Length of the body.

Push-ups on the Knees should give you less, so you could then say theoretically that the central point of the gravitational field, is then moved nearer to the head, as logically I think there must be a central point, where gravitational force exerted on the body is at it's strongest, in order to permit distribution across the resisting surface, because the gravitational force doesn't concentrate on one point I don't think, otherwise doing something like Planks, might feel as if you were hitting 2, maybe 4 Abs, instead of all of them, if gravitational forces were concentrated and not spread.

[Bonnie]

I just reread les's post, technically the smith machine incline would be the level between the knee's & wall pushup.I understand about the fulcrum boss.I see trainers advocating bar pushups, so I'm not discounting them.I personally just got off the floor from trying both full & knee's & it does move the body or load forward if one keeps the arms directly under the shoulders.Maybe someone should redo those textbooks..

[ldematto]

Hi guys! Didn't work out much this past week - I haven't been feeling 100% - the prior week I did weights and Cardio - I'll be back to posting this week. Unfortunately I haven't been real good with food so I have a few extra lbs to get rid of....again! So, here goes!

Today
Warmed up with 50 Windmills and some stretching and floor exercises.

Incline Flyes 3 x 20, 8 lb DB's
Front Rows 3 x 15, 8 lb DB's
Tricep Curls - 3 x 15 x 2, 8 lbs DB's
Single Arm Rows 3 x 10 x 2, 35 lb DB
Lat Pull down 3 x 10, 70 lbs
Leg Extensions 3 x 15, 40 lbs
Squats - 3 x 10, 115 lbs
Plie Squats 2 x 10

Finished with some stretches and 10 minutes on the Elliptical.
Food
Weetabix w/fresh blueberries, FF milk
Greek Yogurt w/fresh BB, sunflower seeds, walnuts and flax
Salad with cukes, tomatoes, 2 slices turkey breast, 1 cheese stick, salad fixins w/balsamic vinegarette
2 large spoonfuls of Chili made with Bison over Slim Roll
Protein Bar and Weight Watchers IceCream Bar

Bad today,I had 10 Ritz Crackers with PB & J with glass of FF Organic Milk- just felt I needed something crunchy I am still feeling like I need to put something out - my cold is saying FEED ME!!!


See you tomorrow! Hope everyone had a great day!

[ldematto]

I'm not really condoning these because they're still junky, but I do think they're better than Ritz crackers: http://www.genisoy.com/products/snacks/soy-crisps/ The plain sea-salted ones are what I go for when I need a crunchy snack. Best part is, you get 17 crisps for 100 calories.

They look good, but you are right, still junky. I was at a point where I NEVER ate any of that stuff...I need to get back to that place. I have had a hard time with my head cold, sinus problems, truly feeling the need to "feed" it. But this will pass and I'll get back on track.

Last week was a tough one all around. My brother (4 years older) was found to have a right carotid artery 100% blocked and the other 80% blocked. They put him in the hospital the next day and fortunately everything went fine and he's nicely recovering. He is soooo lucky he didn't have a stroke!! Anyway I'm probably going to go for a long weekend to FL to visit him - I know he doesn't need me right now, but I have this great need to see him in person and just talk. He's my favorite sibling....love him so much!

[fitoverforty]

Hi Lu! Great to see you back posting!

Good job on your workout!

just felt I needed something crunchy I am still feeling like I need to put something out - my cold is saying FEED ME!!!

Well, you know the old saying "feed a cold, starve a fever" maybe you could replace the crackers with celery? And just do some celery sticks with PB? That would still be crunchy.

Hope you are feeling better soon!

I hope your brother has a speedy recovery.

Positive energy & safe travel prayers being sent your way!

[EdgarHF]

Glad to see you back!!!

[ldematto]

Still not feeling great, slept alot today. Went to the doctor who gave me some meds - needless to say I did not do any Cardio. Hopefully tomorrow I can combine weights with cardio.

Food was just "ok"

Oatmeal with fresh blueberries, nuts and tbsp of chocolate protein
Greek Yogurt with Blueberries, sunflower seeds and flax
Chicken breast with 2 large crowns of brocollio
More chicken,aparagus and a twice baked potato...blew it on the potato

I snuck a protein bar in there mid afternoon.

[ldematto]

Today' s Workout - felt much better today!

Elliptical - 30 Minutes on Glute Burn Program, Level 6 - irregular incline levels.

50 Windmills
Incline Flyes 2 x 20, 10 lb DB's
Front Rows 2 x 15, 8 lb DB's
Incline Chest Press 2 x 15, 10 lb DB's
Plie Squats 2 x 15, 16 lbs (2 8 lb DB)
Single Arm Rows 2 x 15 x 2, 30 lb DB's
Lat Pull Downs 2 x 10, 70 lbs.

Food
Bowl of Chocolate Cheerios with FF Organic Milk
Greek Yogurt w/fresh blueberries and sliced peaches, sunflower seeds, walnuts and flax
Salad w/2 slices turkey breast, tomato, cukes, salad fixin's and Organic Sesame Shitake Dressing
4 oz Snack Pack LF Cottage Cheese, handful of almonds
8 oz Protein Shake - Lynne? Have you tried the Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein? I have definitely had a need for chocolate lately.....
Dinner will be pork chops, rice and broccolli

Have a meeting tonight - hope you had a great day!

[Bonnie]

Lu what are front rows ? If they are upright rows, you might want to avoid those, due to the internal rotation needed to perform them & our shoulder issues.

[ldematto]

Lu what are front rows ? If they are upright rows, you might want to avoid those, due to the internal rotation needed to perform them & our shoulder issues.

Even with only 8 lb DB's? I do limit them to low weights...when I went to the surgeon and the PT they indicated low weights without pain was ok.....maybe I need to ask again?

[fitoverforty]

4 oz Snack Pack LF Cottage Cheese, handful of almonds

one of my favorite combo's. Try mixing in a small can of tuna - it is AWESOME!

8 oz Protein Shake - Lynne? Have you tried the Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein?

No, I haven't yet. I was drinking the Atkins royal choc. protein shakes, but the EAS shakes were $1 cheaper so I'm trying them-but they don't taste quite as good. I really want to get back to making my own with protein powder and FF soy milk.

Dinner will be pork chops, rice and broccolli

What time should I be there? lol! sounds yummy!

[Bonnie]

Soy milk has more carbs than regular milk even, fat free doesn't equal harmless, water is best.Yeah ask them about internal rotation with resistance, though unless its a sports doctor, not sure he would be the best one to ask.