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.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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.
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:
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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!
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March 9, 2010 at 12:24 PM
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Your TBL sounds so much more interesting than the US version.
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March 9, 2010 at 12:25 PM
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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! -
March 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM
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great job on the workouts!
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March 9, 2010 at 12:43 PM
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I love those 'before and afer' shots. Shows that it CAN be done!
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March 10, 2010 at 4:12 AM
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5 comments:
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!
Your TBL sounds so much more interesting than the US version.
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!
great job on the workouts!
I love those 'before and afer' shots. Shows that it CAN be done!
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