Posts Tagged ‘#fitforfun

08
Jan
14

Inspired By Others

Yesterday while reading Lifting My Spirits FB page I was greatly inspired by her recent workout video posts.  She has allowed folks access into her workouts via video and I just thought that was the greatest thing.  When you are doing this fitness thing for good, as in like brushing your teeth, there are always times you can use a little motivation.  I’m nowhere near as good as she is with this whole video thing, but today, I thought I’d try it.  I have a lot to learn about camera placement etc., and practice will remedy that.  And again a shout out to Lifting My Spirits for being such a great mentor and example for all of us.

When I looked at this video I thought to myself “man you’re getting old” and then the lifter in me said “but you’re still going and will continue to do so”.

Before you get all stirred up about my form, please keep in mind this was a short workout that began at 4:45am.  I didn’t have a lot of time to warm up and it shows.  There are also flaws in my technique and there is nothing better than a video to show you exactly what you need to work on to improve technique.  So there it is.  For the sake of time, I’ve edited out the rest periods for the most part.

A shout out to my friend Roxanne Perkins for helping tutor me on the art of video editing.

Location: CrossFit Madison

Music by Lenny Kravitz

Grunts and groans by yours truly!  🙂

Squat Cleans 2 reps every minute on the minute 85#

07
Jan
14

Workout #2 YOTL 2014

After being out of town and dealing with a spousal unit with food poisoning I managed to make it to the gym on my lunch hour.  It was a quick, lighter weight workout. Not bad for a quickie during lunch.  No complaints here, only accountability.  I also want to make clear the only workouts being posted under this title are leg workouts.  I suppose I should start a separate thread for all other workouts.  🙂

Walking Lunges Wide Step

3 sets x 15 reps
 
Back Squat
45# x 10 reps
65# x 5 reps
85# x 5 reps
45# x 10 reps
 
Seated Leg Press
110# x 10 reps x 4 sets
 
Seated Leg Ext.
60# x 15 reps x 5 sets
 
Walking Lunges Wide Step
2 sets x 15 reps