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"You can have the results you say you want, or you can have all the reasons in the world why you can’t have them. But you can’t have both. Reasons or results. You get to choose."


Susan Carlson

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Exercise

Going to focus on the good stuff today.

Until Saturday I was doing 'girly knee pushups'.  It is odd as I don't do my planks on my knees...  but my arms are not very strong.

On Friday I watched the Australian Biggest Loser Masterclass (more about that in a moment) and Shannon said that you are better off doing them with your arms on a raised object and not on your knees as they are still easier but your core is engaged.

So Saturday and last night I did my pushups with my hands on the base of an armchair (about 20cm from the floor).  They work me so much harder!  But I can still do the same reps I was doing...  on my way to my 100 pushup goal.  When I get to 100 I might try starting again with proper on the floor pushups.. we will see..

Anyway...  this season of Australian TBL has had a change of focus.  On Mondays show there is a training session from an 'expert' and on Fridays there is a 'masterclass' which is totally focussed on health, food and exercise outside of the TBL show.  I have learned so much from this series.

I learned simple changes in my body position that make running easier (dodgy hip aside!)
I learned how to maximise my push up workout even though I am not strong enough for full ones.
I learned about the importance of believing you can do what you set out to do.
I learned some extra core exercises that I have added to my floor work.

I watch the show for the politics and drama...  and cos I am a total sucker for 'before and after' scenarios.  I am getting more than I expected from this series.

5 comments:

Katy said...

It's a great show, isn't it?? Last years was such a motivator to stay on track while I was losing weight!! And this year is a great reminder. I love that they're trying to 'teach' too - not just training and losing 6kg in a week - which, lets face it, is unrealistic for most of us!

Enz said...

Your TBL sounds so much more interesting than the US version.

noexcuses said...

Hi! I came over from Casa Hice. I love your blog. It's encouraging and very positive. I'll be back again when I can spend more time.

Kudos on your workouts!

Tricia said...

great job on the workouts!

LAF said...

I love those 'before and afer' shots. Shows that it CAN be done!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Exercise

Going to focus on the good stuff today.

Until Saturday I was doing 'girly knee pushups'.  It is odd as I don't do my planks on my knees...  but my arms are not very strong.

On Friday I watched the Australian Biggest Loser Masterclass (more about that in a moment) and Shannon said that you are better off doing them with your arms on a raised object and not on your knees as they are still easier but your core is engaged.

So Saturday and last night I did my pushups with my hands on the base of an armchair (about 20cm from the floor).  They work me so much harder!  But I can still do the same reps I was doing...  on my way to my 100 pushup goal.  When I get to 100 I might try starting again with proper on the floor pushups.. we will see..

Anyway...  this season of Australian TBL has had a change of focus.  On Mondays show there is a training session from an 'expert' and on Fridays there is a 'masterclass' which is totally focussed on health, food and exercise outside of the TBL show.  I have learned so much from this series.

I learned simple changes in my body position that make running easier (dodgy hip aside!)
I learned how to maximise my push up workout even though I am not strong enough for full ones.
I learned about the importance of believing you can do what you set out to do.
I learned some extra core exercises that I have added to my floor work.

I watch the show for the politics and drama...  and cos I am a total sucker for 'before and after' scenarios.  I am getting more than I expected from this series.

5 comments:

Katy said...

It's a great show, isn't it?? Last years was such a motivator to stay on track while I was losing weight!! And this year is a great reminder. I love that they're trying to 'teach' too - not just training and losing 6kg in a week - which, lets face it, is unrealistic for most of us!

Enz said...

Your TBL sounds so much more interesting than the US version.

noexcuses said...

Hi! I came over from Casa Hice. I love your blog. It's encouraging and very positive. I'll be back again when I can spend more time.

Kudos on your workouts!

Tricia said...

great job on the workouts!

LAF said...

I love those 'before and afer' shots. Shows that it CAN be done!