Showing posts with label Swimming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Swimming. Show all posts

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Swimming and app-ilicous repeat



So yesterday I went swimming for the first time in three weeks and today's workout on the treadmill was much better than it has been for three weeks. I believe swimming makes all the difference for me. Let's hope it reflects on the scale tomorrow.




Remember the Ab workout app I showed you a few weeks ago. Well this month I downloaded an app for my arms. This months workout is heavily cardio oriented so I decided to add in a quick upper body work out twice a week.





This app has a 5, 7.5 and 10 minute option like the Ab workout. It is all free weight and body weight exercises so you don't need more than a pair of dumbbells or even soup cans for beginners. It offers overhead press, biceps curls, triceps extension, bent over row, front raises, bridge dips, push-ups, and side plank.






Bottom line: Overall I think it is a great light weight workout for cardio focused people, but not meant for those of you who prefer weight training.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

About Monday's Gripe....





On Monday I complained about the fact that I felt like I wasn't losing any weight. I think I figured out why. The pool has been closed since Thursday. They are doing some work on the ceiling. I really feel like swimming laps makes a huge difference, I get out of the pool hungry, and physically spent, but not fatigued mentally.




I said it before - swimming a mile is like running 4. I am looking forward to the pool reopening. Let's just hope that my weigh in on Friday does not reflect how I feel.