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Workout 7/20
Cardio:
30 Minutes Fat Burner, L7
Yoga followed by Spinning tonight...
Edited to add - Yoga was pretty cool - learning variations of the Sun Salutation. Spinning was a challenge again, but managed to get through it. I was surprised to hear the instructor say that I was "almost" ready for Race Day, which made me feel really good. Hard to tell what your progress is, so it was nice to have that boost.
Cardio:
30 Minutes Fat Burner, L7
Yoga followed by Spinning tonight...
Edited to add - Yoga was pretty cool - learning variations of the Sun Salutation. Spinning was a challenge again, but managed to get through it. I was surprised to hear the instructor say that I was "almost" ready for Race Day, which made me feel really good. Hard to tell what your progress is, so it was nice to have that boost.
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Workout 7/21
Strength:
Ball Squats, 2 sets x 12 reps, body weight + 2x15 lb weights, alternated with
Calf Raises, 2x12, body weight + 2x15 lb weights
Backward Lunges, 2x12, body weight + 2x5 lb weights - balance here esp on the left foot forward is an issue for me - still working on it. made it through all sets without having to stabilize myself
Hamstring Curl, 2x12, 100lbs (machine)
Chest Flys, 2x12, 45lb dumbbells, alternated with
1-Arm Rows, 2x12 70lbs (pulley machine)
Tricep Pulldowns (using rope), 2x12, 70lbs (pulley machine) alternated with
1-Arm Concentration Curls, 1x12, 27.5lbs, 1x12 (L), 1x10(R) 27.5 lbs
Shoulder Press, 2x12, 2x35 lb dumbbells
Crunch with Leg Lift 2x12
Oblique Twist (Saw) 2x12
Hip Lifts 2x12
Back Extensions, 2x12@16
Cardio:
30 Minutes, Nature Walk, L7
Tonight - Tai Chi
Strength:
Ball Squats, 2 sets x 12 reps, body weight + 2x15 lb weights, alternated with
Calf Raises, 2x12, body weight + 2x15 lb weights
Backward Lunges, 2x12, body weight + 2x5 lb weights - balance here esp on the left foot forward is an issue for me - still working on it. made it through all sets without having to stabilize myself
Hamstring Curl, 2x12, 100lbs (machine)
Chest Flys, 2x12, 45lb dumbbells, alternated with
1-Arm Rows, 2x12 70lbs (pulley machine)
Tricep Pulldowns (using rope), 2x12, 70lbs (pulley machine) alternated with
1-Arm Concentration Curls, 1x12, 27.5lbs, 1x12 (L), 1x10(R) 27.5 lbs
Shoulder Press, 2x12, 2x35 lb dumbbells
Crunch with Leg Lift 2x12
Oblique Twist (Saw) 2x12
Hip Lifts 2x12
Back Extensions, 2x12@16
Cardio:
30 Minutes, Nature Walk, L7
Tonight - Tai Chi
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wendy
Guest
Stingo!!!! NICE JOB!!!! Keep it up!!!
Tchaikovsky, Trio, Op. 50
Since my diary's been quiet, I figured I'd throw in a post on music that I like. This past week I've been listening to Tchaikovsky's Trio, Op. 50, by the Trio Passionato on a well-recorded Haenssler CD. I have to admit the first few listenings left me rather cold, but I've steadily warmed up to it as I've really gotten to know it.
The work itself is divided into 2 movements - the first is a huge (on this recording 18 min, 28 secs) moderato, and the second is a theme with variations followed by an allegro finish. Now, Tchaikovsky's always been one for coming up with a good tune, and this trio is no exception. The good stuff (read: solo bits) are divided nearly equally between the piano, violin and cello, but the dialogue between them is also very nice.
The first movement can prove trying to get through all in one sitting, simply because of its length. A good theme (of course) is present and Tchaikovsky shapes and re-shapes it through a variety of emotions before finally closing things out pretty much as they started. Just about anywhere you tune into will sound good - just a question of being able to concentrate through to the end. In other words, not boring, just long.
It's funny, when I first started listening to the CD I thought the theme he used for the variations was really quirky - stopping in an unexpected place. Now, however I find myself whistling some of the variations... Particular favorites are the waltz variation (No. 6) and the next to last (No. 13), which has some pretty sweet violin playing.
As I said above, every time I listen to the piece now I hear nuances in the playing that I hadn't before. The way the pianist starts the theme in the second movement, or the accents the cellist uses on the lead in to the waltz variation, to (as noted) the sweet high singing of the violin. All in all Trio Passionato does a fun, fine job with the piece - I think Tchaikovsky would've approved.
Since my diary's been quiet, I figured I'd throw in a post on music that I like. This past week I've been listening to Tchaikovsky's Trio, Op. 50, by the Trio Passionato on a well-recorded Haenssler CD. I have to admit the first few listenings left me rather cold, but I've steadily warmed up to it as I've really gotten to know it.
The work itself is divided into 2 movements - the first is a huge (on this recording 18 min, 28 secs) moderato, and the second is a theme with variations followed by an allegro finish. Now, Tchaikovsky's always been one for coming up with a good tune, and this trio is no exception. The good stuff (read: solo bits) are divided nearly equally between the piano, violin and cello, but the dialogue between them is also very nice.
The first movement can prove trying to get through all in one sitting, simply because of its length. A good theme (of course) is present and Tchaikovsky shapes and re-shapes it through a variety of emotions before finally closing things out pretty much as they started. Just about anywhere you tune into will sound good - just a question of being able to concentrate through to the end. In other words, not boring, just long.
It's funny, when I first started listening to the CD I thought the theme he used for the variations was really quirky - stopping in an unexpected place. Now, however I find myself whistling some of the variations... Particular favorites are the waltz variation (No. 6) and the next to last (No. 13), which has some pretty sweet violin playing.
As I said above, every time I listen to the piece now I hear nuances in the playing that I hadn't before. The way the pianist starts the theme in the second movement, or the accents the cellist uses on the lead in to the waltz variation, to (as noted) the sweet high singing of the violin. All in all Trio Passionato does a fun, fine job with the piece - I think Tchaikovsky would've approved.
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wendy
Guest
My God, stingo, you could write reviews! That was VERY well written!
Workout 7/24
Session I (at lunch)
Strength:
Ball Squats, 2 sets x 12 reps, body weight + 2x15 lb weights, alternated with
Calf Raises, 2x12, body weight + 2x15 lb weights
Backward Lunges, 2x12, body weight + 2x5 lb weights - balance here esp on the left foot forward is an issue for me - still working on it. made it through all sets without having to stabilize myself
Hamstring Curl, 2x12, 110lbs (machine)
Chest Flys, 2x12, 50lb dumbbells, alternated with
1-Arm Rows, 2x12 70lbs (pulley machine)
Tricep Pulldowns (using rope), 2x12, 70lbs (pulley machine) alternated with
1-Arm Concentration Curls, 2x12, 27.5lbs
Shoulder Press, 2x12, 2x35 lb dumbbells
Crunch with Leg Lift 2x12
Oblique Twist (Saw) 2x12
Hip Lifts 2x12
Back Extensions, 2x12@16
Session II (after work)
Cardio:
30 Minutes Trailblazer, L7
Session I (at lunch)
Strength:
Ball Squats, 2 sets x 12 reps, body weight + 2x15 lb weights, alternated with
Calf Raises, 2x12, body weight + 2x15 lb weights
Backward Lunges, 2x12, body weight + 2x5 lb weights - balance here esp on the left foot forward is an issue for me - still working on it. made it through all sets without having to stabilize myself
Hamstring Curl, 2x12, 110lbs (machine)
Chest Flys, 2x12, 50lb dumbbells, alternated with
1-Arm Rows, 2x12 70lbs (pulley machine)
Tricep Pulldowns (using rope), 2x12, 70lbs (pulley machine) alternated with
1-Arm Concentration Curls, 2x12, 27.5lbs
Shoulder Press, 2x12, 2x35 lb dumbbells
Crunch with Leg Lift 2x12
Oblique Twist (Saw) 2x12
Hip Lifts 2x12
Back Extensions, 2x12@16
Session II (after work)
Cardio:
30 Minutes Trailblazer, L7
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