Yay Day 2

As many rounds as you can do in 7 minutes: 100m run (I did 15 sec bike) 7 deadlifts with barbell (45#) 7 push press with barbell (45#) 6 rounds + bike + deadlifts

Back to Crossfit

It has been a crazy year and a half. I've done MMA 2-3x/week, and I picked up hip-hop dance once a week during the academic year. I follow a Paleo diet. The thing is that I still miss Crossfit. My form for lifting sucks because I haven't been doing Crossfit regularly. So, I decided to do Crossfit bootcamp. Thirty days to get my ass ready to go. Day 1 Run 200 meters 15, 12, 9 (3 sets) Air squats, push ups, sit ups Run 200 meters It was pouring out, so I used the treadmill 10 min 39 sec

Lazy to post, but not lazy to work out

I've been really busy these past two weeks. Rest assured that I have been grappling 2-3x/week. The chiropractor is happy with my neck decompression progress, so I am looking forward to adding Crossfit (or Crossfit Light) back into my routine. Stay tuned for my workouts in 2011.

Last night was a good one

I was able to grapple again last night. In fact, the chiropractor said that my neck is looking good. Alec paired me with Bryan again. Bryan is great. He's always looking to make the moves better or to teach me how to be more effective. He's patient and never has an issue when he's paired with me, the chick! Anyway, I am soooo bruised. My toes, my knees, and yes, even my BUTT! I am so happy though. Nothing compares to grappling!

I found out during the break that the one other chick who grappled on days when I was not there was embarrassed to tell people that she grappled. In fact, she only does kickboxing now. C'mon ladies....we want men to respect us. Think about it - how many professors grapple? What do you think the other professors think of me? The truth is that I couldn't care less what they think. As for every day life....Don't get me wrong, I like when men think I'm hot. HOWEVER, not taking your grappling seriously or being embarrassed makes it worse for those of us who are really into it. Stick with your kickboxing if that's what you're comfortable with. Stop with the stupidity.

Ok, that's my b*tch for the day. Gotta get back to my after-grapple peace....

Dars chokes and full nelsons

Ah yes...another day of grappling. Today was awesome. I was paired up with Tom, who is amazingly patient. He was trying to explain to me how to improve my throws and Alec started screaming "Stop talking. Just do!" I don't know why, but I find it really funny when he makes fun of me. It's like it motivates me more. That must be why he does that. :)

Back to life...back to reality

I went back to grappling class today. I friggin' love it. I get a sense of peace and calm afterwards. Nothing compares! (Sorry crossfit.) What's better than spending and hour or so rolling around with tough guys and getting out aggression. Did I mention that I am rolling around with FIT guys? :) Anyway....

New Year's Resolutions

Ok, so I have been working out but not blogging. I suffered a sprained ankle in August 2010, and after three months of not grappling (lifting instead), I started again and threw out my back on a train ride to NYC. Well, I've been to the chiro, just ran/walked the Resolution Run 2011, and I'm ready to grapple on Tuesday.

Stay tuned....

New Year's Resolution #1: Keep up with the blog!

Don't be jealous when I'm at Zealous

I love going to ZN to lift. When I go back to grappling, I have to figure out how to do machines there too!

8,6,4

Front press 65#
Mid row 100#
Shoulder press 65#
Pull ups 60# assisted 3 x 5
Dips 50# assisted 3 x 5
Bicep curls 20# (one hand - 8,6,4)
Swing 30# (12, 8, 6)

100 crunches
30 pushups

Back at the gym

Yay! I am back at ZN. Two more weeks 'til grappling. Meanwhile...

8,6,4

Front press 65#
Mid row 95#
Shoulder press 65# (8, 5+1, 2+2)
Pullup 60# assisted 3 x 5
Dips 50# assisted 3 x 5
Bicep curls 20# (one hand - 8,6,4)
Swing 30# (12, 8, 6)

100 crunches
20 pushups

Making due

So, I am at the hotel. There is this weird machine with pulleys. I made the best of it and tried to work my entire body with a lot of resistance. I also rode the bike for 25 minutes.

Snap

Worked from home. Had to do a quick workout.

8,6,4

Clean 55#
Press 55#
Bench 65#

100 crunch
5 jumping pull ups

Before the trip

Ugh. I will be working away from the office for a week and a half. Well, I'd better work out NOW.

8,6,4

Clean 60#
Press 60#
Squat 45#- legs need work
Bench 70#

100 crunches

Weights at ZN

8,6,4
Front press 60# - can increase next time
Mid row 90#
Shoulder press 60#


Pull up - assisted - 5 x 3 at 60# - tough
Dips - assisted - 5 each 80#, 70#, 60#, 50#

Biceps 20# each arm - 8,6,4
Swing 30# - 12, 8, 6

100 crunches

Don't get me down

I never realized how badly a sprained ankle can mess up your workout routine and motivation. My parents were visiting, but I usually squeeze in some workouts. I didn't do anything since last Tuesday.

Well, let's try again.

I was home today - slight stomach bug last night. So, I did some weights at home. Tried to lighten my usual and skip squats because my ankle is still not 100%.

8,6,4

Clean 55#
Press (standing) 55#
Bench 65#

100 crunches
5 jumping pull ups
4.2 miles bike (20 min, #2)

Keeping it going with the bum ankle

I still can't grapple. It sucks. Yes, it does.

Did weights at the gym.

8,6,4

Front press 60#
Mid row 80#
Weight assisted pullups 70# -10, 60# - 5,4,3
Dips 90# - 30
Bicep curls 20# one hand 7+1, 3+3, 4 on left; right was fine.
Swings 30# 12,8,6

Great Urban Race - Philly

Did the Great Urban Race in Philly with Judy. I was the motor booty.

4 hours of walking with only 15 minutes of total on and off rest!!!!!

Gym girl

Went to ZN again. Upped some of the weights:

8,6,4
Mid row 70# - can up
Shoulder press 60# 8, 4+2, 3+1
Pullups weighted 10 x 90,# 80#, 70#
Dips 3 x 10 x 90#
Bicep curl single hand 20# each
Dumbbell swing 25# 12, 8, 6

100 crunches

Weight machines

I need to get back into the habit of going to the gym. If I do heavy weight on the machines, it will be as good as my previous workouts. So here's what I did.

8,6,4

Front press 60# tough
Mid row/lat pull 60# too easy
Shoulder press 60# deadly (7,1; 3,3; 2,2)
Weight-assisted pull ups - messed up. Didn't know that more weight is easier! 120#x10, 140#x10, 160#x10 too easy
Dips - sames as pull ups - too easy
20# single hand bicep curls - perfect

12,8,6
25# dumbell swings

100 crunches

Felt pretty good!

Lifting before a fight

Tonight I am going to watch the M-1 Global fights in AC. Gotta get buff - those fighters are in such great shape. They inspire me.

Still limited by my foot. Doctor says 3-5 more weeks until I am healed.

16, 12, 8 single hand 25# kettle bell swings

8, 6, 4:
seated military press 50#
curls 50#
bench press 50#

100 crunches

Time for a quickie

My ankle has been killing me, but after a long day at the computer, and before my son's Back to School night, I fit in a quickie workout:

16, 12, 8 single hand 25# kettle bell swings

8, 6, 4:
seated military press 50#
curls 50#
bench press 50#

100 crunches

...and the quickie was good!