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I started this blog in effort to not only document this journey training for a figure competition, but also to share the ups and downs of the ride as well as empower, encourage and inspire. I hope you enjoy my lunatic rantings and can find even a little bit of inspiration in what I am trying to accomplish. Sit back and enjoy the ride!

Sunday, August 21, 2011

New workouts have me pumped!

I started my new workouts last week and am loving them! I was so ready for a change and this new 3 week program is just what I like: intense, challenging and fullfilling. Tomorrow begins week 2 and I can hardly wait. (Yes, I am weird - that's already been established- for enjoying strength training as much as I do.)

I am lifting 4 days a week now, not anymore then the 4 day splits I was doing before. The caveat is the combination of exercises, the set/rep factor and the intensity. I have been really trying to concentrate on good form and complete range of motion in order to get after my symmetry problems.

Here is what my new workouts look like:
Monday/Tuesday: 9 exercises - 5 sets - 15 reps - 30 second rest between sets
Wednesday: yoga - cardio only
Thursday: 9 exercises - 3 sets - 10-12 reps - 45 second rest
Friday: OFF
Saturday: 8 exercises - HEAVY - 3 sets - 4-6 reps - 60 second rest
Sunday: yoga-cardio only

I do yoga M & W and Sat/Sun if I can make it. Then 30-45 min cardio M/T/W/TH/SAT.

The other issue I have been concentrating on is really engaging my lats during any back/lat exercise. It's been helping me with my posing and getting the mind/body connection for my lat flare. I am excited to see how this new plan in combination with my new eating plan is going to change my body.

I already feel my body changing again which gives me more motivation to hit it hard and stay on track. Well, that and the 2 new pairs of kicks I picked up a few weeks ago. ;-)

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