My first week with my new program is pretty much in the books. (Except for my planned 5 mile run tomorrow.) It was a really nice change. I'm trying to think of what to call the workout. I don't want to call it my Precision Nutrition workout, because it's not really a PN workout, just a PN-approved workout that I got from the forums. Hmmm...I'll think a little more about this.
Speaking of Precision Nutrition, I was reminded on Wednesday that they are going to be signing up another round for their Lean Eating Coaching Program on January 4th. Since I am using PN now, I am kind of thinking about signing up. But I'm not sure yet. Still thinking about it. There's a $10,000 prize for the best transformation - you can learn more about it by clicking here: PN Lean Eating Coaching Program
Here's how my week went:
Monday: Lower body workout with quad focus. I thought I took this workout easy, because I hadn't used the squat rack in a while, but as I was walking down the stairs on the way out of the gym, my legs felt like jelly. Later Monday night, I really was starting to feel it.
Tuesday: Upper body workout. I forgot my mp3 player at work on Monday, so I had to use my husband's this morning. That was kind of fun because I got to listen to different music. The next song is always a surprise - especially when the Iron Maiden plays! :) This was a good workout - lat pulldowns, presses, tricep extensions, curls and shrugs. I didn't think I would be too sore because my arms were used to working out, but Tuesday night I started feeling it in my triceps. My leg workout caught up to me too - I was having trouble walking! LOL
Wednesday: OFF. And a good thing too. I still had trouble walking. When I was planning my workouts, I had considered a 2 mile run on Wednesdays, but I really needed the whole day off. My legs started to feel better in the afternoon.
Thursday: Lower body workout with hamstring focus. Good workout, not too sore afterward, but definitely felt it on Friday morning. Also got a good upper body workout chipping the ice off of our driveway. :)
Friday: Upper body workout. This one was tough. Lots of rows, presses, flyes, and curls. I'm pretty sure I will be feeling this one later.
That's all for this week. I will be in Phase 1 of the workout for 2 more weeks, and then I move on to Phase 2.
Also - just a quick reminder that the Turbulence Training half off sale ends tonight at 9:00pm ET. You can check that out here: TT Half Off Sale
Happy New Year!!
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3 comments:
Looks like your off to a good start. Hope you had a good new year.
Nice week 1 Abby...what program are you doing? I've switched it up a bit as well and doing the 5x5 routine by stronglifts.com essentially barbell strength training with deadlifts, presses and squats. Since this is week 1...start gradually. Too much too soon you'll burn out rather quickly. Feel it out on your first week and gradually progress from there. Best of luck with your new program! Andy
Dawn - Thanks for stopping by! :)
Andy - The workout is called "Off-Season and Pre-Contest Training for Bodybuilders" by Christian Thibaudeau. I found it on the PN forums. I've seen that 5x5 workout but never given it a try. I'll have to stop by your blog and see how you like it!
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