Showing posts with label workout. Show all posts
Showing posts with label workout. Show all posts
Monday, July 28, 2014
Motivation Monday
I haven't done one of these in a while so thought it was time for another one! But seriously, I think only this one is needed, courtesy of The Meta Picture. The last one is dirty, sorry!
Monday, June 10, 2013
PumpUp App review
Only available for iPhone. :(
Use code PRO30 for a free 30 day upgrade to the pro version.
This was brought to my attention from Sweat Pink and it is really neat.
The mascot reminds me of the water people from Futurama. If you don't watch that show, here's my proof:
This was brought to my attention from Sweat Pink and it is really neat.
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| First screen |
Okay, so here is how it works. When you log on, you'll create an account. Select new workout and then proceed through the screens below.
After you select At Home or In the Gym, the bottom menu pops up:
Only issue I've had so far, and a few others have had as well, is that the app crashes sometimes. Usually in between the download of your workout being complete, and opening it. I restarted my phone (which I can't even remember the last time I did that...) and it opened up perfectly so might have been user error ha ha.
Update (a few days later.) I am loving this app. They did a few updates during the last week and it runs smoothly now, the workouts load faster. No crashing. It's a great app! I've been lazy with planning my workouts post-injury and this has helped tremendously! Her voice can get a little annoying on the voice coaching but it's easy to turn off if you aren't in the mood for a cheerleader. Oh and you can swap an exercise out if you don't like it and view all of your exercises with reps and weights, at the end if you need to record them for logs and progress.
If you have an iPhone, definitely check out this app.
Disclaimer: I was given a code to try the Pro version for a longer period of time as part of Sweat Pink. I didn't have to do a review but we were asked to do so if we wanted to so here's mine. All thoughts and opinions are my own! Pictures taken through screenshots on my phone.
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| Optional add-ons to your workout. |
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I like that it asks what equipment you have |
Only issue I've had so far, and a few others have had as well, is that the app crashes sometimes. Usually in between the download of your workout being complete, and opening it. I restarted my phone (which I can't even remember the last time I did that...) and it opened up perfectly so might have been user error ha ha.
Update (a few days later.) I am loving this app. They did a few updates during the last week and it runs smoothly now, the workouts load faster. No crashing. It's a great app! I've been lazy with planning my workouts post-injury and this has helped tremendously! Her voice can get a little annoying on the voice coaching but it's easy to turn off if you aren't in the mood for a cheerleader. Oh and you can swap an exercise out if you don't like it and view all of your exercises with reps and weights, at the end if you need to record them for logs and progress.
If you have an iPhone, definitely check out this app.
Disclaimer: I was given a code to try the Pro version for a longer period of time as part of Sweat Pink. I didn't have to do a review but we were asked to do so if we wanted to so here's mine. All thoughts and opinions are my own! Pictures taken through screenshots on my phone.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Efforts and recipe requests
The last week or so my efforts have not been the greatest. With my son's birthday, and Halloween, lots of school events for him and my boyfriend being in town for two weeks (LDR's are difficult), I was preoccupied. I couldn't figure out why I was having so much trouble focusing until I let myself rest for a bit and realized I have the beginnings of a sinus infection/cold. This has made things difficult, but I am determined! Tomorrow, Wednesday, I am heading to the gym for an upper body workout and some cardio. I will also be working on meal planning, looking into new recipes and grocery shopping. If anyone has any clean eating recipe recommendations, please pass them along! I'll start making recipe posts this week or next as well with some of my favorites.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Back workout
Most exercises isolate one section of the back but targets other muscles too.
Upright rows are one of my all time favorites! Works traps, shoulders, and biceps as well.
Deadlifts are a great compound workout for your back, and also your entire lower half. Try not to do them the day before a leg workout if you can help it. I prefer Straight-legged deadlifts, which focus more on hamstrings, but many prefer traditional so I've posted both videos. Stiff-legged Good Mornings are a new one for me but I really love them and can definitely feel them when I do them. Try a lower weight at first since it's a completely different compound workout. Barbell (or dumbbell) bent-over rows are awesome for you back and definitely one of my favorites.
Deadlifts are a great compound workout for your back, and also your entire lower half. Try not to do them the day before a leg workout if you can help it. I prefer Straight-legged deadlifts, which focus more on hamstrings, but many prefer traditional so I've posted both videos. Stiff-legged Good Mornings are a new one for me but I really love them and can definitely feel them when I do them. Try a lower weight at first since it's a completely different compound workout. Barbell (or dumbbell) bent-over rows are awesome for you back and definitely one of my favorites.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
DOMS
DOMS make clapping at a football game very difficult. I did upper body this morning, focusing on chest and triceps, and every time we had to clap or cheer, my arms were straining. Tomorrow may turn into a rest day or a cardio only day. We shall see! At least I know I got a good workout in today!
Friday, October 12, 2012
Chest Exercises
My favorite chest exercises! Starting with a classic.
Around the Worlds. They are great for chest and also works shoulders. I did Cable Crossovers yesterday and my arms are still dying from it! Dumbbell flyes are great on a bench, standing, or bent-over (I usually do them on a ball).
Around the Worlds. They are great for chest and also works shoulders. I did Cable Crossovers yesterday and my arms are still dying from it! Dumbbell flyes are great on a bench, standing, or bent-over (I usually do them on a ball).
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Triceps love
I honestly love working my triceps! And it's nice when that little horseshoe starts to build up on the back of your arm and you know you've done something right! So here are my favorite triceps exercises!
Tricep Dumbbell Kickback Bodybuilding.com
I've noticed the most progress when I incorporate these. I don't always do these as single kickbacks, sometimes double, but once you start feeling fatigued, it's best to continue on with singles.
I've noticed the most progress when I incorporate these. I don't always do these as single kickbacks, sometimes double, but once you start feeling fatigued, it's best to continue on with singles.
Bench Dips Bodybuilding.com
Bench dips I don't always do this way, okay I never do this way! I don't elevate my legs. I just make sure the object I'm using to do the dips will allow my legs to go in a chair like position and be about parallel.
Bench dips I don't always do this way, okay I never do this way! I don't elevate my legs. I just make sure the object I'm using to do the dips will allow my legs to go in a chair like position and be about parallel.
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