Well, I eat so much chicken I feel I could become one...

30 Minutes on the Fat Burner elliptical program, L5
(starts at L5 for 3 minutes then alternates between L6 and L7)

Turns out we did a spinning version of the Trailblazer lol. My legs were pretty tired but I managed to hang on for the whole time.

Though not a workout per se, I participated in this event for the first time this past weekend. Proceeds went to the American Cancer Society, and it was well worth the time and effort. I spent 3 hours walking around the track, and was able to see the survivors' lap as well as the luminaria ceremony some 2 hours later. I was going to do it anyhow, but a dear friend of mine was recently (two weeks ago?) diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She passed away yesterday. If you're able to participate in any such event, please do so. And also, get checked early and often - it's the only way to know what you're dealing with.

Cardio:

30 Minute Fat Burner Program L5

Strength:

Ball Squats, 2 sets x 12 reps, body weight + 2x10 lb weights, alternated with
Calf Raises, 2x12, body weight + 2x10 lb weights

Backward Lunges, 2x12, body weight + 2x5 lb weights - balance here esp on the left foot forward is an issue for me - still working on it.

Hamstring Curl, 2x12, 100lbs (machine)

Chest Flys, 2x12, 2x40lb dumbbells, alternated with
1-Arm Rows, 2x12 60lbs (pulley machine)

Tricep Pulldowns (using rope), 2x12, 60lbs (pulley machine) alternated with
1-Arm Concentration Curls, 1x12, 25 lb, 1x8L 1x10R, 22.5lb dumbbells (used 20lb dumbbells with 2 ea. of 1.25 lb platemates)

Shoulder Press 2x12, 2x25 lb dumbbells

Core:

Pilates Class

oh that is so sad,i am sorry to hear that
one of my male friend from another board shaved his head and participated in a walk for breast cancer awareness.
and i think it is very nice of u to do so ,where i live there is no concept of such walk else i was going to participate for such cause.
tc

excuse my ignorence but what is trailblazer

Trailblazer is a program on the elliptical I use (I do it at lvl 5) - it has 2 hills - Hill 1 is: (max resistance = 15)

level 2 resistance for 3.0 minutes
level 5 resistance for 1.5 minutes
level 8 resistance for 1.5 minutes
level 13 resistance for 4.5 minutes
level 8 resistance for 1.5 minutes
level 5 resistance for 1.5 minutes
level 2 resistance for 1.5 minutes

And Hill 2 is the mirror image of Hill 1. It's a tough workout - for me anyhow, and I'd just done that program on the elliptical the day before, so thought it was funny the instructor would choose that type of workout.

oh ok
on my treadmill there is an incline option upto 12%
if i am honest with my workout some day i do it at 2%,but mostly i like to run faster..i used to run upto 12 miles per hour a couple of months back:|
i have to get into it again

Yeah I know what you mean - some days it's nice to use the elliptical with no resistance and just run. You might want to try changing things up though - incorporate the treadmill's programs into your routine. For example. I primarily do the fat burner (which varies resistance levels slightly, but has a higher average resistance), trailblazer (which has large differences between the resistances used), and forest walk (lower average resistance, and little change in the resistance used). Mixing them up is a great way to keep the body guessing, so it doesn't get used to one sort of exercise. Just a thought.

30 Min, Fat Burner, L5

Tonight - Yoga, followed by Spinning (film at 11).

Edited to add - both classes seemed a bit easier - Yoga because it was a bit shorter as the instructor arrived late, and Spinning because the instructor wanted me to stay at or below 80% of max heart rate. (I wasn't complaining believe me.) She did say I had a good aerobic base which made me feel good - that all that time on the elliptical and spinning was finally paying off.

Strength:

Ball Squats, 2 sets x 12 reps, body weight + 2x10 lb weights, alternated with
Calf Raises, 2x12, body weight + 2x10 lb weights

Backward Lunges, 2x12, body weight + 2x5 lb weights - balance here esp on the left foot forward is an issue for me - still working on it.

Hamstring Curl, 2x12, 100lbs (machine)

Chest Flys, 2x12, 2x40lb dumbbells, alternated with
1-Arm Rows, 2x12 60lbs (pulley machine)

Tricep Pulldowns (using rope), 2x12, 60lbs (pulley machine) alternated with
1-Arm Concentration Curls, 1x12, 25 lb, 1x9L 1x10R, 22.5lb dumbbells (used 20lb dumbbells with 2 ea. of 1.25 lb platemates)

Shoulder Press 2x12, 2x25 lb dumbbells

Core:

Crunch with Leg Lift - 2x8 each side
Oblique Twist (Saw) - 2x8 each side
Hip Raises - 2x8 each side

Cardio:

30 Minute Forest Trail Program L5

woohoo good workout there

Bump!!!!!!

Strength:

Ball Squats, 2 sets x 12 reps, body weight + 2x10 lb weights, alternated with
Calf Raises, 2x12, body weight + 2x10 lb weights

Backward Lunges, 2x12, body weight + 2x5 lb weights - balance here esp on the left foot forward is an issue for me - still working on it.

Hamstring Curl, 2x12, 100lbs (machine)

Chest Flys, 2x12, 2x40lb dumbbells, alternated with
1-Arm Rows, 2x12 60lbs (pulley machine)

Tricep Pulldowns (using rope), 2x12, 60lbs (pulley machine) alternated with
1-Arm Concentration Curls, 1x12, 25 lb, 1x12, 22.5lb dumbbells(used 20lb dumbbell with 2 ea. of 1.25 lb platemates)

Shoulder Press 2x12, 2x25 lb dumbbells

Core:

Crunch with Leg Lift - 2x8 each side
Oblique Twist (Saw) - 2x8 each side
Hip Raises - 2x8 each side

Cardio:

Ended up doing the Trailblazer, L5 30 mins after work. Also did some balance training on the Bosu ball. I'd never realized how difficult it was to balance on it with your eyes closed.

I bolded the 2nd set of the concentration curls as it was the first time I've completed 2nd set that was an improvement over what I'd done previously. For a long time I had been doing 1x12@25 then 1x9@25 but not seeing any progress. The gym manager suggested dropping the weight on the 2nd set back to 20 to see how it'd go. I was able to do that, and then (on the advice of the assistant manager) used the platemates to go up to 22.5. Today was the first time I completed that 2nd set. Gonna see how cardio goes after work.

30 Minutes, Fat Burner L5

Stretched and did a little balance work on the bosu ball. Spinning tonight.

Edited to add - had a good but short spinning class today. Think the weather was affecting me though as I was sweating like anything when I was done.