In the 5X5 lifting program, I'm up to 115 pounds for squats and 75 for bench presses and barbell rows. I don't feel entirely settled in my form for barbell rows; need to pay more attention to that, as one of my last sets felt easier than the first couple, which was weird. Unless it had to do with taking a break in the middle, since a squat rack ( Read more... )

Thanks for all your recs for new gym songs!  I also had a few from other sources ( Read more... )

Tell me your favorite and/or most-effective gym songs! It is time for me to change up my MP3 player ( Read more... )

Yesterday was not fun at the dayjob, so I was extremely grateful to go lift weights afterwards. I managed to restrain myself to doing only what was listed in the workout program instead of going at it like a fiend. I did sweat, and I felt some strain on the military presses, so I guess I accomplished something and don't have to feel like a wimp ( Read more... )

I lifted weights last night! I seem to be recovered from the stomach flu, so I am attempting a new program with weights three times a week, alternating upper and lower body, for the most part. It starts at a fairly low weight, which is good since I've been away from workouts since May 13th (well, I did 3 nights of cardio last week, and there was ( Read more... )

From May 18 - early on May 20th, I had a stomach virus of some kind accompanied by high fever. I felt better in time to leave for WisCon on Thursday morning, but wasn't eating regular-sized meals until that day (I barely ate anything beyond a few saltines and electrolyte drinks and popsicles while feverish). So, yesterday it had been a week since ( Read more... )

My gym is closed this week for renovations, and I thought I might still work out at home, but now I'm not sure. I took last night off - I walked home, ran an errand to CVS, did a load of laundry...I am a couple of loads of laundry behind, what with needing to wash and put away my winter gear, but at least now I am caught up with the stuff I really ( Read more... )

I've been experimenting with whey protein powder to see what it's good for aside from smoothies. I have learned some things ( Read more... )

I lifted many dumbbells last night. I also did 100 squats, without weights because I had lifted just a bit too much beforehand. Then I did 12 minutes on the elliptical and 8 minutes on the treadmill, mix of jogging and walking, just for a change ( Read more... )

Last night, as part of my goal to mix up my gym work, I decided to see how many pushups and squats I could do ( Read more... )