Lucky readers, it’s new workout week!
On to Stage 2 of the Female Body Breakthrough! This is workout A. This month the goal is few reps and heavier weights, although on the first day of each new workout I will keep the weights light to get used to the moves. Some moves are new for me.
| Exercise | Set/rep/weight |
| Cable Wood Chop (high to low) | 3 sets of 8 each side at 20# |
| Plank | 3 sets of 60 second holds |
| Dumbbell squat with offset load | 3 sets of 8 with 15# DB |
| Alternating dumbbell overhead press | 3 sets of 8 each arm with 10# DBs |
| Single-leg Bent Knee Deadlift (video) | 3 sets of 8 with 20# DBs |
| Assisted Chin Ups | 3 sets of 8 |
| Alternating Lateral Lunge | 3 sets of 8 each with 15# DBs (had to drop the weights during set 3) |
| Two-point dumbbell row (video of me!) | 3 sets of 8 each arm with 20# DB |
This is hard. I think it is harder than Stage 1, but I think that is the idea. My goal is at least 75 second plank 3 times by the end of the month. Lots of balance work, which is really good for me. The offset load squat is harder than it appears. Basically, you just do a dumbbell squat, but only hold a dumbbell in 1 hand. You need a lot of core stabilization for that one. My glutes were burning at the end of this workout, too.
I want to get back to unassisted chin ups, but that won’t happen in a month.
I needed my post workout shake today. Okay, I guess I don’t need to say that after every workout. 🙄
Once home, I made up a 1-minute muffle and topped it with some ricotta.
That is 1 strawberry, too. Another giant mutant strawberry.
This lasted me to lunch time. Gotta love the 1-minute muffin for that. I ended up having the chicken for lunch that was supposed to be for dinner last night. Plus mango.
Gratuitous Pixie shot. She was just vulturing on my chair arm today. Not quite sure why she does this sometimes.
Not exactly sure what that look is. If only I could read her mind sometimes. She’s probably thinking it was about latte time and she shouldn’t get in my lap, which would be correct.
I think lattes are more fun in a Mickey cup.
Another attempt at fish today. This is a Sea Cuisine frozen product. Potato encrusted tilapia. We had a coupon.
Jury kind of out on this one. John really liked it, but I thought it was more fishy than the salmon. The breading was good. It was kind of peppery like Mexican seasoning.
I’m off for Mother/Daughter night. Coffee and chit-chat, always nice.
Ouch, that does look like a tough workout! You’re right, the offsets are HARD. I really feel them in my obliques, which is a good thing, I guess. 🙂
I got some of those giant mutant strawberries, and I think of you every time I cut one up.
I don’t like fish with breading. It seems like a calorie rip off to me. Cause plain fish is such a good calorie deal…
I watched your dumbbell row! Your gym looks very quiet (except for the music) and about the same gyms look in Finland. Great observation, hun? 🙂
I think Pixie reads YOUR mind!
Looks like a tough workout Lori.
Funny we had cod fish yesterday (made it in the oven) but I didn’t like it. Was a new recipe but not very tasty.
I’ve gotten a tortilla encrusted tilapia that is super yummy:)
Great workout!
I was doing side plank holds and can only do 30 seconds before I have to switch sides -75 seconds?! That’s an awesome goal!
75 seconds on a plank? My tummy hurts just thinking of that – let alone 3 times. You are mucho-impressive!!
I think Lattes are more fun in a Mickey mug too. 🙂
Loving these workouts of yours Lori! In my latest Oxygen magazine, they have a whole offset workout for legs/buns and I will be trying it once I can get back to working out again. Hard stuff! Maybe check out the magazine next time you go to the bookstore!
Pixie – that is some look for sure! 🙂 WOW!!!
Hope you enjoy your mom/daughter eve!
The fish looks yummy.
That is quite the workout Lori. And I know you’ll kill it. And Pixie? AWWWWW!!! So sweet. Have a great day!
Great work out Lori! I need to try that 1 minute muffin as a waffle! Hate to dirty my waffle iron for one waffle but I guess I could make several and freeze them. Have you tried freezing any?
Enjoy your mother daughter evening!
I have only frozen the protein waffles and not the 1 minute kind. You mean you are you supposed to clean the waffle iron? 😀
annnnd after reading this theres NO WAY Im skipping my weights workout today.
Im gonna risk the delivery man coming and actually go.to.the.GYM!
(not workout at home)
Hi Lori! Super great workout! I also watched the video. Oh, do I love seeing you work out with the big dumbbells–being all powerful like that! And your form-so nice!
🙂 Marion