Legs and Cardio Challenge

February always seems to be a month that although is the shortest one in the calendar seems to feel the longest.  Life got a little busy but I'm back and wow my legs are tired.  I experimented with a few things to step up on...the kiddie stool, 2 steps, but in the end I decided to use the kitchen chair.  At first it didn't seem to bad, but by the second round I could have sworn the chair was getting taller :) Here are my times:
Round 1 3:48, Round 2 4:53, Round 3 4:41.
In between the rounds I did high knees, which definitely got the heart rate and sweat flowing.

Marine Corps. Workout Again

I got the green light today from the eye doc. confirming that nothing will explode during a workout so that was very reassuring.  That being said, taking those 9 days off really did a number to my endurance...man was I huffing and puffing, but it felt goooodddd to get back at it.  My legs and butt are going to feel it tomorrow.  I know a few of you are suffering from some major winter colds and I hope that your feeling better, but some of you I haven't heard or seen any activity from sooo, what's happening? Sometimes we look for the "right"time to start, but if you think about the idea of what we're trying to do...there is never a time like that..except now.  The idea is to fit it into our lifestyle which will always be busy and full of other things to do, but we're worth that time to look after our well being.   I hope to see a few more of you taking up this challenge.
Sandbag right w/cargo 8, 7, 9, 6
Plank push-ups 7,7,7,5
Sandbag left  w/cargo 10, 8, 6, 6
Plank push-ups 7,7,5,5.5

part 2, 3;34...3:39
I was a bit confused on this part...as to what completed a whole set, so I did the side kicks, roll, walking push-up, plank side jumps, roll, walking push-up, side kicks...that was one set and I did 5 sets like this..

Mini squats right w/cargo 22,21,25,22
super girl push-ups 6,5,5,5
Mini squats left w/cargo 21,22,20,21
super girl push-ups 5,5,5,5

1/2 Marine Corp Workout

Well like I said yesterday I was going to do the Marine Corp workout today, which I attempted.  Half way through part 2 with the plank side to sides I'm guessing it was from the sweat and physical labour that my eyes started to sting and get blurry.  Well, that kind of freaked me out and then I got visions of my corneal flaps separating and well...I have a very vivid imagination...so I stopped.  Tomorrow I go for another checked up and will the get the official go ahead from the eye Doc. That will set my mind and eyes at ease so I can concentrate on the task at hand.  So hopefully tomorrow I will have full results to post for this workout. till then.

Marine Corps. Workout

Today I tried my hand at bouldering and boy I thought I was in ok shape but not for climbing.  It's amazing how you can train for one thing...say running and go for miles and miles...then you hop into a pool to swim some laps thinking that you'll breeze by and.... that would be a negative.  That is the same for bouldering...my fingers, hands and forearms are so stiff and sore...they were actually almost numb after a 1/2 hours of climbing the walls...I couldn't even get them to open a knotted string on a pair of pants.  It was a blast though and a great activity to do with the kids. My 4 and 7 year old are like monkeys and by the time we were driving home they were pooped...so instead of them driving you up the wall, make them climb up a few :)  As for this workout...I'll tackle it tomorrow...I'm still working the kinks out of my hands and arms. Proceeding with caution...the eyes handled the climbing, but we don't want to over do it...I hope everyone is feeling a little better...we need spring to come...I have noticed that it is still light out at 5:30, which is a great sign. Till tomorrow.

Legs On FIre Exercise Challenge

Today marks 1 full week after my surgery and I can actually see things pretty clearly now...and it's amazing and kind of disorientating at the the same time.  I still have old habits that I need to retrain myself for, like trying to take my glasses off before turning the lights off for bed, squinting to see the clock, and then reality and my brain clicks in.  A few more days and then I get to join you guys in the trenches again...maybe I'll jump in for the marine workout...it looks like fun :) Enjoy this one.

Ass Busting Workout

I hope everyone had a good day with the kids home and all this snow.  My workout was shoveling the sidewalk and driveway today...which by the looks of it could already use another go.  For some reason I was really feeling it in my right shoulder...all those burpes and a little shoveling had my shoulder aching...I'll blame it on my eyes...I'm sure there's a connection somewhere down the line :) If you've got this workout on your agenda today, let me know how it goes...

Ab-tastic Exercise Challenge

This time of year always seems out of balance.  The weather is crummy.  You might catch a few rays of sun every two weeks...and the cold just seems to drag the energy out of everyone.  Just think though, that spring really is just around the corner...we're already in February and everyone is doing a great job creating an active lifestyle, so when spring arrives we'll be all set to tackle the gardening, swimming, hiking, biking...the fun is endless.  The doom and gloom..stuffy noses and constantly cold feet will melt with the snow. I'm counting the days down until I can start posting my results for these workouts.  Today I just cleaned the studio in the basement, which,trust me was an obstacle of both stuff and nerves...lots of mind over matter....Let me know how you all did with this one.