Monday, August 18, 2008

Day 1 of contest prep -- Monday 8-18

What am I getting myself into??!!

Weight: 119
Waist (bellybutton level): 29.5
R thigh: 20.5

Workout: Legs (lbs/reps)
1. Leg extensions, 35/10 x3
2. Leg curl, 40/12; 40/10; 45/8; 45/6
3. Deep squats with 12 lb.Med ball: 14, 12, 10, 8, 6
4. Sumo squats: 15/12 x4
5. Calf raises at Smith machine with Reebok step: 15/15 x4
6. Alternating lunges with 10# plates each hand: 20/15 x2

During rest periods, did Pilates abs exercises.

Steady state cardio:
13 min treadmill 3-4 incl/3.5-4 mph, then 17 minutes on recumbent bike, 7-10 resistance, 70-80 rpm
(My hip flexors felt really tight so I switched. Stretched alot afterwards. Need to vary cardio so as not to bother knee.)


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