Christina's Fitness Journey: Changing things up again....

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Changing things up again....

For those of you interested in the actual workouts, we are changing things up again. I have been on a 7-day split for the last month or so during which we would do: chest/calves, back, day off, quads/glutes, day off, shoulders/tris, hams/bi's, day off, then start over....and I would do low intensity cardio 4 days, high intensity on chest day....

Now we are back to a 5-day split. So I will do chest/back, legs, day off, arms, day off, start over. On the days off, I am doing high intensity cardio, and by high, I mean HARD! lol I have to maintain about 160 heart rate so by the end I am sweating my butt off--not to mention it wears on my legs, but it is ok. It would be worse if I had to do it on the same day as weight training, but hey, that's what Josh, the trainer, does. Then again, he is a machine. ha!

If you're interested in the actual workouts, let me know. I will be happy to share.

Check out the personal records on the right side! I have been setting a lot lately!! =)

4 comments:

KimFebruary 8, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Would love to see a typical cycle of workouts....keep it up!
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ChristinaFebruary 8, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Ok! That will be my next post!!!! Thanks=)
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SandiFebruary 8, 2010 at 7:38 PM
your records are awesome. way to go!
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ChristinaFebruary 8, 2010 at 7:40 PM
Thanks Sandi! It's amazing what protein and willpower can accomplish!!!! lol
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The divisions I compete in...

Figure competitions in the WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) are judged based on one round of prejudging, where competitors will be compared while wearing a two-piece swimsuit and high-heel shoes. Comparisons will be made in the standard quarter-turns of the competitors. Judging will reward toned muscularity, relative leanness, overall symmetry, facial beauty (makeup, hair, etc.), stage presence, poise, elegance and an overall fit look. There is no fitness demonstration, and this is not a bodybuilding competition (there are no mandatory "poses" other than the quarter-turns).
The Ms. Fit Body judges the competitors based on their physical symmetry (in the quarter-turns), facial beauty, grooming (makeup, hair), costume, stage presence, muscle tone and shape (in the five poses) and overall fit look.
This is not a hardcore bodybuilding competition, but it is also not a swimwear contest. The desired look is for muscletone, symmetrical shape, beauty and the appearance ofhealth and fitness.Suit and heels are also worn for this category.

Personal Records So Far=)

3/8 Lying Leg Curls 3 sets of 90lbs
8 reps

3/15 100lbs on leg extension 12/11/10

6/30: 85 lbs Flat Bench Press (laughable, I know. My chest is so weak, but it's getting there!!!)

6/15: 3 sets of wide grip pull ups: 15/12/8 FINALLY!!!!

5/27: 3 sets of wide grip pull-ups: 14/11/9

5/5: 155 lb Deadlifts 3 sets of 10

4/24: 505 lb Leg Press 8 reps

4/3: Free weight squats- 175 lbs 10 reps

3/12: 495 lb Leg press 8 reps

3/8: 165 lb free weight squats--8 reps

2/19: Deadlifts 135 lbs 15/13/12/10/10

2/19: 75 lbs Flat Bench Press 15/14/10

2/10: Straight Leg Barbell Deadlift 155 lbs 8 reps

2/6: Lying Leg curl 80 lbs 2 sets of 8

2/6: Lunges with 90lb barbell (30)

2/6: 155 lb free weight squats--8 reps (end of the workout! =) )

2/4: Weighted dips (20lbs) 3 sets of 8, 1 set of 12 with 10 lbs

2/4: 40 lb db rows--end of workout, too! =)

2/2: 50 lb straight bar curls

1/30: 450 lbs Leg Press

1/12: 3 sets of wide grip pull-ups

1/14: 135 lb squats

1/30: Lunges with 40lb db's

Some inspiration to get me through the hard days.....

For every disciplined effort, there is a multiple reward!

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.

Obsessed is what the lazy called the determined.

The more I am told NO, the harder I go! ~Ava Cowan (and now it's true for me, too!)

Train hard. Expect results. (not sure who said it but I stole it from my friend, Chris)

“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak”

“There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, [no person] that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.”

What it's all about!

This blog initially started out as a way for me to record my journey towards a figure competition. Since then, however, my whole lifestyle has changed. Therefore, my blog is taking a different approach. I will share about my journey towards HEALTH. That will include competitions, yes, but it's so much more. Varied workouts, a well balanced diet, mental health, etc. A lot of what I post on here will be wisdom I have gleamed from others, so I will always be sure to give credit where credit is due and point you towards those who have made this journey possible for me.