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Trying to fit it all in.....
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07-07-2015 6:02pm#1
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Thursday 9th July
Camogie Training.
Friday 10th July
Conditioning
20metre Prowler Push
30kg, 60, 90, 120, 120, 90, 60, 30.
Superset with 30 metres farmers walks w/15kg sandbags and 30 metre runs.
Strength
Again, had no plan going over. Just knew I was going to tackle the bench.
Lay on bench, picked up bar...forgot how frickin' heavy the bar on its own was
Bar x 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1.
There was no 1.25 or 2.5 plates available, and there was no way I was going to start on 30kg. So stayed with the bar and just really concentrated on form and breathing. Bench is the one area I really want to improve on so going to go back to Hanleys program 1 day a week for bench.
Pulley Cable Row
25kg x 5 sets 10
Lat Pulldown
30kg x 5 sets 10.
Going to try get over and squat tomorrow. Bit nervous about it as my knee has been fine as I wasn't playing Camogie the past 8 months and was only doing box squats while pregnant. Will wear my knee sleeves and keep it light to begin with.
Also read this good article:
http://breakingmuscle.com/womens-fitness/my-post-pregnancy-crossfit-comeback
Going to try keep it in mind for the next 6 months cause I am definitely one of those fools who thinks I can come back at the same level I was at before I got pregnant. But if I can get back to where I was by next Summer, I'll be happy. Have to remind myself that I'm no spring chicken either.0 -
Monday 13th July
Conditioning (Will add to conditioning after my 6 week checkup with box jumps)
20metre Prowler Push
30kg, 60, 90, 120, 120, 90, 60, 30.
Superset with 30 metres farmers walks w/15kg sandbags and 30 metre runs.
Strength
Squats
First time squatting with no box in over 9 months.
Bar x 10
25kg x 8
27.5kg x 6
30kg x 6
35kg x 5 sets 5
Even though I was in front of a mirror, I couldn't say for definite how my form was. Knees were definitely behind my toes, and managed to keep both knees out, which used to be a problem. But felt I was leaning too far forward so didn't want to up the weight. Might have to record it and get an opinion. Felt all these pangs of "something" that I was only doing 35kg. Disappointment probably. But I'm prepared to have mixed emotions about what I can and can't do, so I'm over it now
Was going to superset the squats with glute bridges, did one set of 10 and my pelvic region said No more. Will do good mornings next time.
Went to a nutrition seminar last week with Danny Lennon, Sigma Nutrition.
Found it really helpful. Would love to "clean" up the nutrition side of things. Wouldnt be into tracking macros or anything but I have a good idea of what I need to do. Lack of sleep will be my biggest obstacle here. Even taking the new baby out of the equation, I've averaged between 4-6 hours sleep a night for the last 3 years. And when I'm tired and slumpy during the day, I make terrible food choices. But I'll give it a try. That's tonight's essay concluded.....0 -
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I'm quite sure it's meant to be strength work before the conditioning, but I find if I do the strength first I'm just wrecked and my muscles are fatigued. Wheras when I do the conditioning first, it gets my heart rate up and adrenalin pumping and I feel better able to do the strength stuff. When I get back down to my target weight I might swap it around, but for now the weight-loss is as important as regaining strength.
I can actually completely relate there. I'm fond of an odd spinning class before a weights session which, in theory should fatigue me and sap some strength, but oftentimes I feel it gets the blood flowing and leads to a great Strength session...Add in the fact if I do the conditioning before I come home I've all that adrenaline racing around...... baby 6 could be a possibility ha, ha
Jesus wept...
I'm reminded of Phoebe's brother Frank in Friends when he finds out his wife is pregant with triplets... "I FINALLY HAVE MY BAND!!"0 -
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Thursday 23rd
Camogie cancelled this evening, so got the squats done as want to take my teenager out for dinner tomorrow night. So worked out well.
Conditioning
Prowler Push 20m
30kg
60kg
90kg
120kg x 4
First 3 Superset with
15m run
30m Farmers Walk w/15kg sandbags
15m run
5 step-ups each leg w/15kg sandbag
Prowler Push 10m High Bars
150kg x 2
180kg x 2
200kg x 1
Squats
Bar x 10
30kg x 10
40kg x 8
45kg x 5
50kg x 3 sets 5
No accessory work done again
Was lucky they didn't lock me in.
Normally I don't notice who does what in the gym, too busy trying to get my stuff done. BUT tonight, there was a fella doing mad, mad stuff. Handstands against a wall but only on 2 fingertips. Then these strange looking hops on the astro balancing on his toes. Im sure my face was a mixture of admiration and confusion. Mad bananas altogether.0 -
Monday 27th
Conditioning
Prowler Push 20m
30kg
60kg
90kg
120kg x 2
Superset with
15m run
30m Farmers Walk w/15kg sandbags
15m run
Prowler Push 10m High Bars
150kg x 2
180kg x 2
Strength
Bench
Bar x 10
22.5 x 8
25 x 6
27.5 x 4
30 x 5 sets 6
*Noticed on the bench, my hip flexors are in a jocker. When I try put my feet back as far as possible get awful pain in the 2 sides. Primarily the right, but the two of them need work. Will check out some You Tube videos, see what I can do. Surprised it never came up on squats or deads, bench was the last thing I was expecting it to hurt.
Single-Arm Row
12.5kg DB x 12 e/s x 3 sets
Skulls
12.5kg x 12 x 3 sets.
In and out in hour. Miss the days where I had the luxury of a steam and a jacuzzi 0 -
Monday 27th
Conditioning
Prowler Push 20m
30kg
60kg
90kg
120kg x 2
Superset with
15m run
30m Farmers Walk w/15kg sandbags
15m run
Prowler Push 10m High Bars
150kg x 2
180kg x 2
Strength
Bench
Bar x 10
22.5 x 8
25 x 6
27.5 x 4
30 x 5 sets 6
*Noticed on the bench, my hip flexors are in a jocker. When I try put my feet back as far as possible get awful pain in the 2 sides. Primarily the right, but the two of them need work. Will check out some You Tube videos, see what I can do. Surprised it never came up on squats or deads, bench was the last thing I was expecting it to hurt.
Single-Arm Row
12.5kg DB x 12 e/s x 3 sets
Skulls
12.5kg x 12 x 3 sets.
In and out in hour. Miss the days where I had the luxury of a steam and a jacuzzi
... back when ye only had the four kids like :pac::p 0 -
Wednesday 29th
Conditioning
Prowler Push 20m
60kg
90kg
120kg x 4
Superset with
15m run
30m Farmers Walk w/15kg sandbags
15m run
Prowler Push 10m High Bars
150kg x 1
180kg x 1
200kg x 2
Strength
Deadlifts
40kg x 10
50kg x 8
60kg x 6
70kg x 4
80kg x 3
90kg x 3
100kg x 1 x 7
100kg x 2
*Wanted to get 100 x 9 one way or another. Think I'll be another 4 weeks or so before I'll be able for 3x3.
Feel a bit like a rudderless ship without a program, but there's no point in starting something when I only like to leave the baby for an hour at a time, and We'll be on holidays for 2 weeks in August. Hopefully in September, things will have settled and I can progress a bit.
Went to fill my water bottle at the fountain, guy in front of me farted and left. He must be on a 500gm a day protein diet. It was vile. Of course 2 guys joined the queue behind me and I can only presume they thought it was me. Didn't kniw whether to protest my innocence or just leg it. So me and my red face just legged it. Gym dilemmas 0 -
Thursday 30th
Camogie training. First time doing sprints in months. Lungs collapsed at one stage I think. Was a great session.
Was meant to go the gym on Friday night for squats. Brought the kids swimming in the afternoon, and after 20 laps of the lazy river in the squat position with a 4 year old clinging to my neck and dragging the 6 year old round by the arm...it just wasn't gonna happen.
Sunday 2nd August
Knew I would have to get squats and bench done this morn as not a hope of me getting over tomorrow.
Conditioning as normal
Strength
Bench
Bar x 10
22.5 x 10
25 x 8
27.5 x 6
30 x 5 sets 5 (This should have been 32.5, didnt realise til I got home)
Squats
Bar x 10
25 x 10
30 x 5
35 x 5
40 x 3
45 x 3
50 x 3 sets 5 (Should have gone up to 55)
Still pissed off that everything feels so frickin' heavy 0 -
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:eek: pushing 200kg.... damn
Thanks, its about the only thing that has remained the same weight-wise since I had the baby. Everything else is a fierce struggle
Tuesday 4th August
Camogie training. Baby was 8 weeks yesterday so went full throttle in training. By Jaysis did I feel it today. Different kind of pain to weight training DOMs, its like an overall body weariness/fatigue. Absolutely draining. Had to really dig deep and convince meself to hit the gym tonight which is definitely not like me. Back playing matches in 2 weeks, half dreading it.
Wednesday 5th August
Conditioning - as normal
Strength
Deadlifts
40 x 10
50 x 8
60 x 6
70 x 3
80 x 3
90 x 3
100 x 1
100 x 2
100 x 2
100 x 2
100 x 3 Delighted with that. On course for 100 x 3 x 3 at the end of the month. Lifted my ****ty mood completely. Amazing what a barbell, some chalk and some headphones can do... 0 -
Brought the kids away for a week, at the time it was a good idea to book all inclusive. Now we're home and I'm actually 3kgs heavier, it wasnt such a good idea Not to worry, no better day than a Monday to get the proverbial together. Went the gym on Saturday, caught up with bench and squats.
Saturday 15th
Conditioning as normal, but went up to 210kg on the high bars. Just for one 10m push, but still. Think I'll be able for 225 by Christmas.
Bench
Bar x 10
22.5 x 8
25 x 6
27.5 x 3
30 x 3
32.5 x 5 sets 4
Squats
Bar x 10
25 x 8
30 x 6
35 x 3
40 x 3
45 x 3
50 x 3
55 x 5 sets 5
Will go over this evening for deadlifts and hopefully fit in a bit of accessory work. Going down the country from Wednesday to Sunday, so will miss another session or 2. Bought a 10kg Kettlebell, so will bring that with me and try to fit in a few metcons. Been looking at Transforms FB page and got some good ideas from that. Need to start focusing more on weight-loss now. Ugh, the thoughts of it...0 -
Monday 17th August
Conditioning - as normal
Deadlifts
50kg x 10
60kg x 6
70kg x 3
80kg x 3
90kg x 3
100kg x 2
100kg x 2
100kg x 1
And seriously just couldn't lift any more, thought of stepping back to do 3x3 at 90kg but decided to come home and have cuddles with my baby instead. Tomorrow is a new day 0 -
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Just had an essay typed out and lost the whole damn thing. In short, was sick all week, didn't do a tap of exercise. Joining a Crossfit box next week, as have no training partner in the gym anymore (she moved away) and reckon I only have one season left playing Camogie. Looking forward to it, but dreading the gymnastic element of it.
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Best of luck with the crossfit. I have to admit I am loving it at the moment. Don't stress about the gymnastics side of it. It will take time but its very enjoyable. 0 -
Thursday 27th August
Camogie Training. Was really expecting my sprints to start improving by now. Baby is 12 weeks this week. Feel like I have lost every iota of speed I ever had. One thing I always had going for me was my ability to run fast over short distances. Even at 40-odd I would have been able to hold my own against anybody I played, but I am seriously dreading this match next week.
Monday 31st August
First Crossfit session.
Really enjoyed it. I think the coach thinks I am underestimating my ability to take technical instruction. We were doing a power snatch, he was only short of drawing me a diagram. I think the coach has his work cut out for him
Squatted up to 75kg. Heaviest I've gone since having the baby.
3 rounds
Deadlifts 50kg x 10
TRX Rows x 10
Ball Slams x 10
Think this took about 3.20 Felt easy.
KB Swings x 8
Box Jumps x 8
8 minute AMRAP
Did 5 rounds, this knocked the stuffing out of me completely. Haven't done any timed sort of exercises in years. Looking forward to doing it again in a month and hopefully seeing improvements.
Tuesday 1st Sept
Camogie Training.
Mostly skills work, and was wrapped up in an hour. Rang home, 3 little ones asleep, 2 big ones watching a movie so headed the gym for another hour.
Conditioning as normal. Up to 210kg x 2 on the high bar.
Bench
Bar x 10
25 x 8
30 x 5
32.5 x 3
35 x 3 sets 3.
Downloaded "my fitness pal" and start logging food today. Met my protein goals which is good.0 -
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Crossfit DSC. My brother is in Crossfit 15, but that's just too far out for me. My 6 y/o son is in Crossfit Kids in DSC and I thought the lads were sound. I know you do classes in your place, are they only for people who want to compete and stuff? Or could it suit somebody just looking to improve technique and stuff for a short-term?Crossfit swords or Crossfit DSC?
Great to see another laydee weightlifting!! I shall be following with interest0 -
I know, still sucks ba**s though Maybe if I had loads more seasons left in me it wouldn't bother me too much. But think I'm deffo going to call it quits after next year. I would end it this year but would like to play a few matches with my eldest daughter next year. She'll be eligible to play up next year. I think it would be cool, she will probably change clubs rather than play with me Think you're being really hard on yourself here Nina... 12 weeks is a long time if you're getting over a bout of flu... it's not so long when you're talking about having squeezed a person out of you!0
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I know, still sucks ba**s though Maybe if I had loads more seasons left in me it wouldn't bother me too much. But think I'm deffo going to call it quits after next year. I would end it this year but would like to play a few matches with my eldest daughter next year. She'll be eligible to play up next year. I think it would be cool, she will probably change clubs rather than play with me
My daughter has just tonight gone training with the Adult Ladies football team for the first time. My big dream is for us to play in the club's Stephens Day charity game together! 0 -
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Alf Veedersane wrote: »Playing against her would be a nightmare when she takes you to the cleaners
Thankfully we're both forwards, she inherited her father's aversion to tackling as well as his general stroll-around-picking-out-the-odd-fancy-pass demeanour :cool:0
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