Life Lyn Style

I found out today that a couple of links on my blog are broken.  The contact me and the about Lyn pages are producing errors.  My IT guy (hubby) is working on it.

Today, I scheduled a trainer workout with Jen.  Chelsea was out of town.  I used to workout with Jen.  It’s been about a year.  She definitely did not let me down and gave me a great workout.  I really enjoyed the “same but different” theme throughout the workout.

First, I warmed up on the elliptical for 20 min.

Then w/Jen:

• Lat pull down (using a different bar/grip that my normal) -70lbs, 15 reps, 2 sets
• Cable triceps pull down – 2 sets of 12 reps of 50 then 40, then 30, then 20 lbs all in a row.  My triceps already feel it.
• Squat w/curl and press – 2 sets of 20 w/10lb dumbbells
• Lunge w/knee drive – 2 sets of 20 on each side
• Back extension w/punches – holding 5 pound plate in each hand, 4 sets of 15
• Bench side bends – this was really hard and my sides cramped up easily.  In total, I probably had 10 sloppy ones on each side
• Barbell dead lift (off bench) – 45ish lb bar, 2 sets of 20 reps

I’m going to be sore tomorrow.  It’s a good sore.

Next up: cardio.  I’m thinking about trying the new Zumba class.  There’s a new instructor for the 9:30am class in the morning.

Today, was Beth’s spin class.  It was great as usual and I think there were only 2 empty bikes.  It’s such a great workout.

I warmed up in the fitness center with abs (3 sets of 35 at 120 pounds) and back extensions (3 sets of 15 holding a 10lb plate).  I also practiced planks.

Next up: trainer workout with Jen (substitute trainer)

So, I’ve been raising the intensity on the elliptical machine.  Today, I spent more than 50% of my time at or above 11.  Before, I usually spent all of my time at 10 or below.  It feels good to raise the bar.  I’m looking forward to most of my time at 15 or above and coming down to 10 for active recovery.

Today: 45 min on the elliptical.

Next up: Monday morning spin with Beth.