Accountability - Double Tuesday

Kiki: I was being Lazy.
Trainer: You Lazy? You're not lazy.
Kiki: Well I was getting Lazy.
Trainer: You? No, never you. You are one of the ones that gives me her all when she's in here. I don't buy it. I don't hear it.
Kiki: <smile>

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I've been getting comfortable and just as I was thinking, I'm lazy, I remembered the convo with my trainer a few months ago. He didn't want to hear it. He didn't buy it. I'm not training with him now because of the 12-week challenge I decided to do on my own but I can hear him. So today, unlike yesterday. I'm getting back on track and sharing my training calendar with you. I have also included a list of all the work-outs I mention with a brief description.

Today will also be Double Tuesday...because I will post after I've completed everything for the day. It will also count for my missed posting on Saturday. 

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March Training Calendar - Items scheduled are not always completed. 

I will share a  completed work-outs calendar at the end of the month. 

12-Week Body-for-Life Challenge (BFL)- This is the core of my exercise routine right now. I plan out what I am going to be working on weekly and follow through the routines as described in the instructions. On my cardio days I also follow the 8-week walking to running training schedule.

Boxing- "Many people see positive results from boxing; you may build stronger and more defined arms and legs, as well as increase your cardiovascular health." -220 Boxing 

Callenetics - This is one of those DVD's I really like but rarely follow when scheduled. Then when I complete the routine I feel great and stretched. 

Circuit Training - Is my favorite type of training. I was doing this regularly with 2 different trainers 3-4 times a week. I am currently only doing it once a week with a trainer on Wednesdays. Here is a good circuit training guide if you would like to start it on your own.

Hiking - I Hike Trails suitable for beginners. I use several different sites for research. 

Mini-Challenges - I am hooked on doing more exercise daily and I always have some type of mini-challenge I'm completing. For example this month I'm doing the strengthening ankles and better sex exercises three times a week. I also complete the ab and squat challenge daily.

Pop Physique - I purchased a groupon for these classes. It is good isolated movement. I would only continue to do this if they have another good new student special and it works with my schedule. Otherwise I prefer Cardio Barre which I have done in the past and hope to do again in the future.

Pole Dancing - "This class offers over 30 beginner pole spins & tricks including sensual dance movement, dance flow, sensual floor work & basic strength training drills to strengthen your upper body, abs & core. " -Allure Dance Studio

Vixenology - "Learn a mix of Sultry & Hard Poppin' dance routines to turn you into a Video Vixen. You’ll jam to the hottest songs and learn routines that’ll vary each week w/ hips shakin, booty poppin, twerkin & more." - Allure Dance Studio

Yoga - I start or end my days with Yoga. I use the AM & PM Yoga or  AM Yoga DVD at home. I also go to the local Yoga Studio for a class once or twice a week. I have also started to do guide myself through Yoga poses when I just want to listen to the meditation station on Pandora. 

To keeping it tight...

Work Out Information (WOI)

Thursday: Yoga, 45-60 min.cardio and Pole Dancing 

 

I did not wake up early enough to do Yoga. I skipped it. My regular AM Yoga routine is 20 minutes with a few poses I add. The DVD is 15 minutes. 

I completed my cardio at the gym after work. I was really sluggish and I did not have my normal "power" during the work out. My highest RPM was 87 and it is usually about 112. No matter how hard I pushed it wasn't enough. The elliptical machine was on fat burn mode and I did better there. 

I was not completely satisfied with my work out but I thought I should listen to my body and maybe I'm pushing too hard. Shortly thereafter I found out I I had started my lady days. Boys if you're there sorry but it happens! My point is my lady days are hard because of my condition. I usually have to work from home and am pretty home bound for a couple days during the cycle. So going forward if I write about being "ill", it is related to my condition.

I still had pole scheduled for 8:30P. I was going to be a no show for pole because I was scared about going to class while on my lady days. I went and figured if at any point I need to leave, well, I will do just that. The pole studio I go to is Allure Pole Dance & Fitness. They have two locations in the Los Angeles area. Any interested ladies could buy this current deal on groupon. I was concerned but kept on thinking, "participate". The class starts with a dance routine, then we stretch, do floor work, and strengthening excercises for about 15-10 minutes. This is followed by pole instruction and practice. I felt more ease as I got closer to the end of class. When I got home I realized  I got my first bruise! Which in pole means you're progressing! HAA 

To a good day.