I have joined a challenge group this week dedicated to losing at least 2 pounds this week. There is a meal plan to follow. A lot of what I eat already is on the plan and I've gotten a few new ideas. I love a challenge so this is great! As part of the challenge, we are required to post photos of what we eat throughout the week, so I will be sharing here as well.
I'm also changing up my workout routine a little. I generally work on cardio when I first get into the gym and follow up with a menagerie of strength training machines. This week I am going to reverse this and get into a targeted strength training regimen. This weeks workout will consist of the following:
Monday - shoulders and back
- dumbbell shoulder press (3 sets, 12 reps, 8 lb. dumbbells)
- dumbbell upright row standing/bent over (3 sets, 12 reps, 8 lb. dumbbells)
- front/side lateral raise (3 sets, 12 reps, 8 lb. dumbbells)
- kneeling pushups (until failure)
Tuesday - core
- crunches, stability ball crunches, other pilates targeted ab moves, beginner plank exercises
Wednesday - legs
- leg press (3 sets, 15/12/10 reps, weight TBD)
- leg extension (2 sets, 10 reps, weight TBD)
- leg curl (2 sets, 10 reps, weight TBD)
- calf raises (2 sets, 12/10 reps)
Thursday - core
- crunches, stability ball crunches, other pilates targeted ab moves, beginner plank exercises
- chest press machine (4 sets, 8 reps, weight TBD)
- single-arm chest press (4 sets, 8 reps, 8 lb. dumbbells)
- Y raises (4 sets, 20 reps, 8 lb. dumbbells)
- rear lateral raise (4 sets, 20 reps, 8 lb. dumbbells)
Cardio EVERY DAY!
My cardio routine has usually consisted of completing one mile or so on the treadmill, alternating walking and jogging, working on my mile speed. I am going to start training for the 5k that I will be completing in the beginning of May. To get ready for that, I will be adding 1/2 mile each week up to 3.5 miles.
Let's see what the week brings!
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