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Showing posts with label Workouts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Workouts. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
(Strength) Quickie of the week
20 minutes are all you really need for this work-out and don't we all have at least 20 minutes to spare in the day? I'll probably do this x2 more times this week w/ some cardio thrown in along the way!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Like I have time for this...
^^ The thoughts that have been running through my head lately due to my busier than usual schedule. So I'm going to make time for at least a few, short workouts a week. And to help keep me accountable, I'm going to write them out each Sunday and post them on my blog. And this blog is called Real World Workouts right? So, I will recap some of the workouts that I (hopefully) did at the end of the week. Sound good? Good.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Inspired by Pinterest...
I just moved back home 2 days ago and have been busy catching up with friends, running errands, and trying to organize my mess of a room. Also, I don't know about you, but instead of inspiring me to workout more, the Olympics have just made me sit around more often, staring at the tv in awe of the swimmers and gymnasts. I'm ready to get back into my exercise routine though. I started with a nice run around my neighborhood yesterday morning and have a new full body circuit workout for you this evening. It was inspired by a workout I just pinned on pinterest (follow me here). I find myself doing that a lot- using previous workouts as a base and then adding my own moves and taking out ones I'm not into.
For the arm portion of this workout, I decided to try out our Bodyblade, after being reminded of it by my dad. It is still taking some getting used to, but you can get a tiring workout in such a short amount of time. For more info on the body blade and the exercises listed below, check out their website here.
I'm off to enjoy more of the Olympics, night!
For the arm portion of this workout, I decided to try out our Bodyblade, after being reminded of it by my dad. It is still taking some getting used to, but you can get a tiring workout in such a short amount of time. For more info on the body blade and the exercises listed below, check out their website here.
I'm off to enjoy more of the Olympics, night!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Running must-haves
Good news everyone...Monday is almost over. Cue sigh of relief.
After a week of taking off too many days in the exercise department (at least in my opinion), I was determined to sneak a run in today between my two jobs. I only have about an hour and a half window to do so, which is plenty of time but nonetheless, not very motivating. Still, I busted out a slow, sore 2.5 miles. Any run is better than napping and/or watching Weeds in your bed right?
In the middle of my run I stopped at Highland park and did a mini-bootcamp! It wasn't too intense but it switched things up a little so I think I'll have to do this more often. In the mix was:
After a week of taking off too many days in the exercise department (at least in my opinion), I was determined to sneak a run in today between my two jobs. I only have about an hour and a half window to do so, which is plenty of time but nonetheless, not very motivating. Still, I busted out a slow, sore 2.5 miles. Any run is better than napping and/or watching Weeds in your bed right?
In the middle of my run I stopped at Highland park and did a mini-bootcamp! It wasn't too intense but it switched things up a little so I think I'll have to do this more often. In the mix was:
10 dips on park bench
10 incline push-ups on park bench
10 mountain climbers
10 regular squats
10 plie squats
2 times through
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| Hi park |
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| Made that bench my b**** |
What saved me on this run though, was my new handheld water bottle! I got it for my race last week and can't believe I ever ran in the summer without it. I usually hold off on grabbing water on my runs, or hit up the 100 degree water fountain in the park for a super refreshing pick me up but, bringing my own bottle= so much smarter!
That leads me to ask, what do you need on runs? Running is great in that you really only need a (good) pair of sneakers to get up and go, but there is so much extra swag that I can say I really need. For me it's ipod/iphone, headphones, my Brooks, non-slip headband, Timex GPS, water bottle (in heat) and last but not least....tissues! My nose runs like crazy when I run and not having tissues can ruin a run for me fast.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Workout: Cardio/strength circuit
Hey, how's your week going so far? This week is going to be busy for me so I'm thinking I'm going to have to get creative with my workouts by sneaking in short, effective ones here and there. That's precisely what I did today. After going on a short (watchless) run yesterday in between job # 1 and job # 2 I decided I wanted to do a circuit workout today. I love circuits because they are not only fast, but also they make you sweat and you can usually do them anywhere. Which is where I did mine... in the gravel driveway at my house, aka my backyard. I have an accordion folder that I throw my workouts in after I write them down so I dug through there hoping to find something that would motivate me. I wasn't feeling any though so I combined a few moves from different workouts and made my own. It went like this:
| Jump rope strength workout |
| 30 sec. jump rope |
| 15 squats w/ overhead press |
| 30 sec. jump rope |
| 15 front walking lunges w/ lateral raise |
| 30 sec. jump rope |
| 10 planks row with hop |
| 30 sec. jump rope |
| 15 Plie squat with front shoulder raise |
| 30 sec. jump rope |
| 10 Dips and tow touches each |
| 30 sec. jump rope |
| 60 sec. plank |
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| What I look like jump roping |
I did this circuit 2 times through with little rest between each exercise and a short break in between rounds 1 and 2. Each round took around 10 minutes for a short, but effective 20 minute workout. Also, the Fitnessista's summer shape-up week 3 inspired me to put in the dips and tow touch and the lean green bean's guest post today inspired the plank row and hop. Test this out and let me know what you think!
I can't wait to chill out with some wine and froyo while watching the swimming olympic trials tonight!
Liv
Friday, June 22, 2012
Hey everyone and happy Friday!!
Friday mornings I work at the radiation oncology department at Strong Memorial Hospital but I went in today at 8 and they didn't have any patients so I got to go home early. I was disappointed because I like what I do there and because I woke up at 6:45 for nothing, but I got a nice, rainy walk out of it and now I have more time to get stuff done before work tonight. Around 10 it stopped raining and the sun was starting to come out so I got my stuff ready for a run.
I haven't run since Monday due to shin splits and other workouts I wanted to get in and I'm thinking that was a good idea because this run felt great. I'm still pretty sore from yesterday's workout but it felt good to stretch my legs out. The temperature was perfect also (one of my main running requirements!). I decided to do a 2 mile loop twice, mostly because I like the loop I do and always feel like I'm just running aimlessly with no direction to get more miles in when I try to just add to it. I really liked the whole loop thing, maybe 3 times will happen soon! I did switch it up slightly though- the first time I ran down to Highland Park and walked up the steps to the park and the second time I walked up the hilly paths through the park to the top. Both paths have the same destination but kept each loop fresh. Does anyone who runs multiple loops ever get bored after a few, or do you like it better than one long route? I walked the hills on this run but other than that I kept a pretty good pace at around 8:50-9:13. Here is the final distance and start and end time:
Even though my shins still hurt and my legs were killing me from yesterday, I zoned out and just enjoyed myself. I brought my old ipod out today instead of my iphone (therefore a lack of pictures), which I've been doing lately to listen to some random music. The shuffle was killin it today, notable songs include "What's love?" Fat Joe "Brandy (you're a fine girl)" Looking Glass, "Never Say Never" J. Bieber, and "Upgrade U" Beyonce and Jay-Z.
I hope you have fun plans for the weekend!
Liv
Friday mornings I work at the radiation oncology department at Strong Memorial Hospital but I went in today at 8 and they didn't have any patients so I got to go home early. I was disappointed because I like what I do there and because I woke up at 6:45 for nothing, but I got a nice, rainy walk out of it and now I have more time to get stuff done before work tonight. Around 10 it stopped raining and the sun was starting to come out so I got my stuff ready for a run.
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| What would you do without a pre-run selfie of me? |
I haven't run since Monday due to shin splits and other workouts I wanted to get in and I'm thinking that was a good idea because this run felt great. I'm still pretty sore from yesterday's workout but it felt good to stretch my legs out. The temperature was perfect also (one of my main running requirements!). I decided to do a 2 mile loop twice, mostly because I like the loop I do and always feel like I'm just running aimlessly with no direction to get more miles in when I try to just add to it. I really liked the whole loop thing, maybe 3 times will happen soon! I did switch it up slightly though- the first time I ran down to Highland Park and walked up the steps to the park and the second time I walked up the hilly paths through the park to the top. Both paths have the same destination but kept each loop fresh. Does anyone who runs multiple loops ever get bored after a few, or do you like it better than one long route? I walked the hills on this run but other than that I kept a pretty good pace at around 8:50-9:13. Here is the final distance and start and end time:
Even though my shins still hurt and my legs were killing me from yesterday, I zoned out and just enjoyed myself. I brought my old ipod out today instead of my iphone (therefore a lack of pictures), which I've been doing lately to listen to some random music. The shuffle was killin it today, notable songs include "What's love?" Fat Joe "Brandy (you're a fine girl)" Looking Glass, "Never Say Never" J. Bieber, and "Upgrade U" Beyonce and Jay-Z.
I hope you have fun plans for the weekend!
Liv
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Body Pump!!!
Hello!
Late blog post tonight, still recovering from the disappointing So You Think You Can Dance- Ashley over Miranda, really judges? I'll get over it. I am also still recovering from my first BODY PUMP class. My friends Tess, Delaney (shout out to 2/3 of my blog readers!), and I took the class at our local Y last night and all agree that we are really feeling the burn today.
Body Pump is program designed by Les Mills International, the largest exercise-to-music workout routine distributor in the world. According to the Les Mills website, "BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for – and fast! Like all the LES MILLS™ programs, a new BODYPUMP™ class is released every three months with new music and choreography."
According to Olivia, "Body Pump is a workout routine that kicks your butt (and the rest of your body) through weight lifting exercises isolating a muscle group. Each muscle group is a part of a 'track'. Basically one song long equals one track and during that track you work a specific muscle group. The groups include biceps, chest, shoulders, triceps, abs, back, glutes, etc."
I personally loved this class and have been looking forward to taking it for a while now. Things I liked about it:
-Helpful, enthusiastic instructor
-Focus on technique prior to starting each track
-Total body strengthening
-Each track goes by quickly since you are lifting to fun music
-Mindless way to get in your strength workouts (I love lifting so this is a big one for me)
-Burn up to 600 calories a class
Other comments:
If you like lifting on your own and do not like to follow instruction then this class may not be for you. If you are a guy, I don't think this is a "girly" fitness class. There definitely were more women but depending on the amount of weight added to your barbells, this could be a great workout for men as well as women.
I'm definitely going back to class next week!
Have any of you taken a Body Pump class, or any Les Mills classes for that matter?
What do you like better, strength workouts or cardio? What kinds? (running and lifting for me)
Night!
Late blog post tonight, still recovering from the disappointing So You Think You Can Dance- Ashley over Miranda, really judges? I'll get over it. I am also still recovering from my first BODY PUMP class. My friends Tess, Delaney (shout out to 2/3 of my blog readers!), and I took the class at our local Y last night and all agree that we are really feeling the burn today.
Body Pump is program designed by Les Mills International, the largest exercise-to-music workout routine distributor in the world. According to the Les Mills website, "BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for – and fast! Like all the LES MILLS™ programs, a new BODYPUMP™ class is released every three months with new music and choreography."
According to Olivia, "Body Pump is a workout routine that kicks your butt (and the rest of your body) through weight lifting exercises isolating a muscle group. Each muscle group is a part of a 'track'. Basically one song long equals one track and during that track you work a specific muscle group. The groups include biceps, chest, shoulders, triceps, abs, back, glutes, etc."
I personally loved this class and have been looking forward to taking it for a while now. Things I liked about it:
-Helpful, enthusiastic instructor
-Focus on technique prior to starting each track
-Total body strengthening
-Each track goes by quickly since you are lifting to fun music
-Mindless way to get in your strength workouts (I love lifting so this is a big one for me)
-Burn up to 600 calories a class
Other comments:
If you like lifting on your own and do not like to follow instruction then this class may not be for you. If you are a guy, I don't think this is a "girly" fitness class. There definitely were more women but depending on the amount of weight added to your barbells, this could be a great workout for men as well as women.
I'm definitely going back to class next week!
Have any of you taken a Body Pump class, or any Les Mills classes for that matter?
What do you like better, strength workouts or cardio? What kinds? (running and lifting for me)
Night!
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