Heidi's Meltdown 2010

Day 13

heidismeltdowntrainingblog — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:52:57 +0000

Been a bit slack with the postings. I’ve still been following the program, though have missed a few workouts – sometimes it’s just impossible to fit it in, especially if we need to follow the sleep rules (which is not something I’d be willing to skimp on anyway). I leave for work at about 7am and don’t get home til 6pm which doesn’t leave a lot of time. It would be easier if I could do something in my lunchbreak but apart from the power circuit they require weights and there’s no way I can bring my weights to work with me as I cycle to work.

Anyway, I’m doing my best to stick to it but trying not to be too hard on myself if I miss the odd workout. While my measurements didn’t show any change I’ve had comments from people that my arms look really ‘ripped’ so I’m pretty happy about that!

Day 7

heidismeltdowntrainingblog — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:01:43 +0000

Started the new routine today. I like the concept of the pyramid workout, although level 5 was hard for some of the exercises (especially when you have to do it twice!). I couldn’t complete the whole thing in 20 minutes though. I got part way through level 4 on the descending side.

I liked doing the power circuit last as it’s a bit more gentle & yoga-like, so not too keen on having to do the meltdown & ICP at 8.30pm. But if that’s what the rules say then I guess I’m doing it!

Day 6

heidismeltdowntrainingblog — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:54:45 +0000

Well, took my measurements & discovered they haven’t changed : ( ……

I’m definitely feeling fitter & stronger though!

I admit I wasn’t following the diet 100% to begin with so that probably didn’t help. Oh well, I’m still going to stick with it & try to follow it to the letter for the remainder of the program.

Day 5

heidismeltdowntrainingblog — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:35:26 +0000

Feeling pretty good now & think I’m generally improving on my numbers and times, although it’s a bit hard to tell as I’ve been increasing the weight for some exercises. Missed 2 of the powercircuits (Day 2 and 3) but I’ve managed to slot it into my evening now and I’m getting more used to the movements.

Day 4

heidismeltdowntrainingblog — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:39:27 +0000

Really getting into this now & actually having fun! I’ve never worked with a stopwatch before & it’s great.

Muscle pain almost gone & increased weight again – 12kg kettlebell for squats, 7kg dumbells for shoulders & 6kg med ball for lunges. Was thinking 12kg is still not quite enough & maybe I should get a 16 and/or 20kg kettlebell but then had a great idea – I have a 10kg kettlebell and a 6kg medicine ball and after doing some quick maths (10 + 6 = 16), I thought I’d try lifting them both at once and hey – it worked!

It’s kinda warm here today (probably mid-30s) so I wanted to do as much as I could before it got too hot, so I did the meltdown and cardio back-to-back around 8am.

Day 3

heidismeltdowntrainingblog — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:22:09 +0000

Still a bit sore so made it a bit easier for myself by doing ‘girl’ pushups. plan to go back to the ‘guy’ version as soon as my muscles stop aching though.

Added weight to the squats as I found them too easy, so trying a 10kg kettlebell.

Day 2 – Ouch!

heidismeltdowntrainingblog — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:05:58 +0000

I’m really sore today so actually didn’t do the meltdown this morning : ( …. but the day isn’t over yet and I’m planning to do at least the cardio & powercircuit.