Sunday, December 3, 2017

Last Week's Workouts

Last week started off completely normal and then my knee decided to present a new pain. I took a couple of days off from high impact training and I think that did the trick.

Here's how my week shaped up:

Monday - I made it to The HIT Room for another session of Bodystep.

Tuesday - I got myself to the fitness center to do a treadmill hill repeat workout that I got from the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program (affiliate). The workout basically went like this: walk @ 3.5 speed on 15% incline for 2 minutes, jog @ 6.0 speed on 5% incline 1 minute, walk @ 3.0 speed on 5% incline for 2 minutes. Repeat walk/jog/walk for 20 minutes. Finished with 15 minutes LISS on the elliptical (they really need more upright bikes).

---> I LOVED this workout, well, once I figured out the speeds (Hong Kong uses kph). Talk about getting an intense heart rate going. PS - I love that my Apple Watch (affiliate) keeps track of my heart rate during workouts. You can see where I finally got the hang of the right speeds.


Wednesday - Bodypump for my strength training. I'm slowly getting better at this part of my fitness, but I'm still a cardio junkie.

Thursday - When I woke up my knee was hurting right above my knee cap. I almost went to my GRIT class, but then decided to play it smart and called in. Instead I did some a session of deep stretch yoga.

Friday - Originally I thought I would be signed up for another Bodystep class, but I opted for low impact yoga again to give my knee another day off. This time I did a power flow and it felt so good.


Saturday - My knee was feeling better, so I decided to go for a run. Normally I would go to GRIT again, but thought it would be easier to bail on a run than to bail in the middle of a class. I did my favorite 5K route through the park and it was ok. It was a cool morning, but the humidity put me on the struggle bus.

---> Kicked off the holiday season with a festive manicure and then went to The HIT Room Christmas Party where instructors and members could put down water bottles and pick up a glass of wine/beer to celebrate our fitness accomplishments in 2017 together. Even though I hate going to these things alone (mrC is still on a trip), it sounded like a fun night. There was a really good turn out. Besides meeting several spouses, it was fun to see everyone in non-workout gear for a change!


Sunday - I went to morning mass (and met a very nice neighbor on the way) and then enjoyed a nice quiet day of rest.

How was your week?
Does your fitness center/gym plan holiday parties?
Do you do holiday nails?


Today I'm linking up with Tricia and Holly for the Weekly Wrap!



15 comments:

  1. I'm glad that your knee was feeling better toward the end of the week. Great job on playing in smart and letting it get some extra rest.

    I love your holiday nails - so festive!

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    1. Resting is the hardest part of fitness right? Thank you, I love them too ;)

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  2. I have not taught a Body Pump Class for almost two week now due to my crazy schedule. I know I am going to feel it next time I teach or take class. I really like Body Step too, but I could never teach that. I am not that coordinated.

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    1. I don't know how you do it - for any class! You're talking and counting and thinking ahead...all at the same time!!

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  3. Do you think it's the hill repeats that are bothering your knee? Looks like you had a pretty solid week!

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    1. Hmmm, I hadn't considered that. I thought it might be lunges. I'm pretty sure my form is bad when my left knee has to drop down.

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  4. Like Deborah, I was wondering if you thought the incline was the knee pain culprit. I'm glad it is better! As a running coach, I cheat and use a spreadsheet to calculate kilometers versus miles and their corresponding paces. It's too hard to do on my own. I had a gold sparkly pedicure at our recent racecation in honor of the holidays. Thanks for linking!

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    1. I cheated too! It just took me awhile to Google the answer on my phone because I refused to stop my workout once I started, haha!

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  5. Ooooh, your fingernails look so festive! I always have to have polish on (at least a clear base if nothing else) because my nails are so soft. I love all the bright colors of Christmas (I know, shocker LOL).

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    1. Haha, not at all ;) I only wear "color" for special occasions on my finger nails. Typically keep neutrals on my fingers and save the color for my toes!

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  6. Glad that your knee felt better and you were able to run! Your nails look great- I really want to get a festive manicure soon!

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    1. Thank you! I browsed ideas on Instagram and Pinterest...so many fun choices!

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  7. I don't do my fingernails--I wash my hands way too much to keep a manicure, but I will do toes!

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    1. That's why I love gel nails for my fingers...no messing things up!

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  8. You are making me miss my Bodypump classes ...as soon as I get this marathon behind me, I'll be hitting the gym and all of their classes again! Yes to Holiday nails ....and red toenails all year long! Hope that knee is feeling better!

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