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Trying the challenge for a second time - trying for every day but letting myself do every other day when work hours are too much. 3 sets of 20 reps for each exercise. I always think about giving up half way through the first set but by the end of the third set, I am usually feeling good and proud of myself for finishing!
OK, second time around is a charm, right? I restarted the 30 day challenge yesterday as part of a new 6 week challenge for myself. I had a question about lunges - why do you suggest only one set of lunges but 2 - 3 sets of all other exercises?
Good workout this morning.
Ball shoulder rotatins - not sure what I am supposed to be working? My back like in a superman or is there a twisting motion (rotation) that would work my obliques?
Otherwise a good workout yesterday!
I found the hip abductor exercise tricky today - I felt it more in my stabilizing leg and had to balance my hand on the wall to prevent strain in my supporting knee. It's been a rough week - I missed two days in a row but did my workouts first thing this morning to make sure I didn't get too busy for them later.
Hip flexor stretch on the ball - didn't get it! I felt more of a stretch in my front leg and not in my hip flexors. Suggestions?
I went up to three sets this week, and backed off from 20 reps per set to 15 reps per set. Question about tricep extensions - my left arms tanks out at 20 reps my right arms doesn't get tired until 25. Is is OK to do different numbers of reps on each side? Should I stick with the lower # of reps for both arms? See you tomorrow!
Yesterday, did Day 15 then stretched it out with Day 14. This week's goal - to get back on track with every day workouts!
I missed a few days betwee day 12 when I took my weights on vacation with me and day 13. Somehow getting back into the routine at home is harder than staying in it when I am away.. maybe just trying to justify all the extra packing but actually using the equipment I lugged around! Today was not too hard. I am doing two sets with 20 reps. Starting tomorrow, I will be increase to three sets of 12 reps and build from there.
I agree - deltoid raises were a challenge. I found my left arm wanting to twist in at the top so I did each arm separately so I could concentrate more on the form of the exercise. I increased the weights for the biceps and rows to 10lbs (from 5lbs) - arms were good and tired this afternoon.
Day 11 - done! I am out of town for the weekend but packed the weights and ball in my backseat. I found today to be a tough one but it was more motivational than any particular exercise. I will keep at it - I am almost half way through my challenge!
Today seemed harder - not sure if that's because I went for a run first or if it's because the single leg squats on the ball were a HARD way to start this workout!!
Question: one legged toe raises - I am struggling to do those without either tapping my other toe down or resting my hand on the banister for balance. Which is better - a toe tap or a hand rest? Should I be doing double leg lifts instead
Day 8: didn't love the bicep curls on the ball - I couldn't find the right position. I've increased the reps to 15-20 for most exercises now. Feeling strong.... and almost 1/3rd of the way done.
Today was a nice break! A good stretch after I did a vigorous workout DVD! Many of the stretches I knew, but some with the ball were new to me. See you tomorrow!
Day 6 down - I actually could feel my abs this morning before I started -I think it was those reverse crunches with the ball yesterday! I found the jackknife tricky but fun once I got it (scared my husband wtih a couple big thuds first!!) and I also like the side crunches on the ball but found I had to use one of my legs to keep balance (top leg, bent knee with foot placed in front) as I gained confidence I moved my bracing foot closer to my extended leg's foot.
Thanks for the motivation about getting back on track after being away for a while! It can be discouraging when you feel you've lost some of the strength you gained before you had to stop for a bit. Even after a week, I felt slower and more winded runnign and weaker on core work.
See you tomorrow!
Day 5 down! I struggled with the reverse crunches until I reviewed the images above and realized that I was trying to straighten my legs at the bottom. The deltoid raises were a killer - not sure if I ever worked that muscle intentionally before!! Now doing 15 reps on most exercises.
I was off for a week after a minor procedure but I got the all clear to start back up with my regular exercise routine - and that includes the 30 day challenge!! I was not very good last week - it was a week away from exercise and I let my diet suffer as well. Back on the food journal and healthy eating today as well. I found the exercises today good. Day 5 tomorrow!
Day 3 done. Hard to get started this AM (5:30am!) but no one was home, so I just blasted some good "get your butt moving" music. I liked the bent over rows the best because I was able to keep my form the whole time. I struggled to get my whole first set of the shoulder presses but nailed it on set 2. Question: Lying flies - which way are my palms facing at the bottom (?forward) and the top (?together)?
Day 2 done nice and early this morning. 2 down, 28 to go.
Found you on Pinterest and have been looking for something to help tone my arms. I hate the gym - and that's kept me from trying anything there. This seems do-able in the privacy of my own home. Thanks. Day 1 went well.