Wow, I'm sore

Somehow I got pretty sore after yesterday's workout. Usually the DOMS is reserved for the first few workouts of a new stage, but my upper body was especially.  My legs are a little sore.

I wanted to get up and run this morning, but it started freezing raining right when I wanted to leave and the windows were already icing over.  The gym isn't far, but I still didn't want to end up in a ditch.

Instead, I did two rounds of the plate circuit.  And yes, I was crushed by a 5 lb plate.  I did 5 lbs instead of 10 this time so I could do two rounds rather than one.

Foam rolling followed.  Tired... tired!

Working back in

I don't know why yesterday's blog entry didn't show up.  But, I got up and did a plate circuit.  It was much harder thanks to being off for two weeks.  Update: I posted it to the wrong blog!  Now I copied it back to this one.

Today, I did a trimmed down version of FLII workout A in my basement.  It sure helps me remember how much I like going to the gym.  Our barbell is crap. But, I still got in a good workout.  I foam rolled today and yesterday.


Front squat - 2x10@30#
Bent over row - 2x10@25#each hand
Supine hip extension with leg curl - 2x10
BB push press - 2x10@50#
Dynamic lunge - 2x10@40# (BB)
Upper-body Russian twist - 2x10

Back from the holidays

Even with the best of intentions, I still didn't hold a regular workout plan during the holidays.  I ended up staying up late enjoying the time with friends and relatives instead.  Considering I rarely have that much time off and rarely see some of my relatives, I'm not going to kick myself

I had a lengthy discussion with myself this morning as to whether to get up and work out.  I had already decided that I would do a 30 minute plate circuit this morning rather than trying to get myself out into the -7F weather and to the gym.  The circuit about killed me.  Yikes.  I'm glad I did that and didn't go to the gym.

There were lots of squats and I'm feeling the slight funniness in my knee.

I might do one or two more days of work at home.  I was surprised how much my heart rate shot up today.  I think I need to ease back into things.

That was close!

I almost talked myself out of working out today.  But, about 5am, I was telling myself how bad I was for not getting up and then I realized I still had enough time to fit in a small workout at home.  So, I got up and did a new plate circuit.  You can find the description here.  Since I didn't have much time, I only went once through.  Taht was enough.  We only have 10# plates, so that was what I used.  I'm not sure I would want to higher yet, anyway.  I'll have to switch to dumbbells if I go higher.

After the circuit, I foam rolled.  That is feeling good.  Sometimes the outsides of my legs (ITB) don't hurt much when I roll them.  Other times I'm almost in tears.  I wonder what the difference is??