Silly, empty utterances from Jenn who knows nothing about a subject but writes about it anyway.
Posted 5 months ago.
Filed in: exercise
I changed my workout routine once again. I shoot for 30 minutes of cardio rather than 20 minutes. I also work my legs and lower-back every day in addition to whatever muscle group I decide to work out that day.
Specifically, I cross-train between the cardio machines (excluding the bike - because it’s boring). I give myself a goal of “3’s”. I travel 3 miles, burn 300 calories, or go for 30 minutes - whichever comes last. Each day I use a different machine. Either the elliptical, treadmill, or stairclimber.
Cardio is definitely my weak spot. I could lift weights all day long… but weightlifting burns less calories. This new 3’s routine seems to keep me motivated with cardio. Plus, at the end of the workout (after I lift weights)… I treat myself to the sauna!
Mostly, this works because once I hit that final mark… once I go the distance of 3 miles… I get off the stupid machine! YES! I’m outta here!
Here are some of my favorite weight-lifting exercises:
1) Squats
2) Triceps overhead extension
3) Sit ups
4) Push ups
5) Swimmers (lay on front, lift legs and arms)
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Posted last year, at the start of March.
Filed in: exercise
NOTICE: For the benefit of everyone, cell phones are not allowed.
First of all… the word “everyone” can’t be used in this context. Because everyone would include those who want to use cell phones. Obviously, the rule does not benefit everyone when it excludes cell phone users.
Okay, during a movie. Yes. Please turn off your damn cell phone. I don’t want to see all these glowing dots all over the theatre and I certainly don’t want to hear “smack that” again. Of course, the rule still excludes those who want to use their cell phones - so it benefits most.
But what about in a public place… say… the gym? What’s the difference if I want to use my cell phone? I was told “Cell phones disturb those working out.” Come on! People carry on obnoxiously loud conversations, they grunt, they huff and puff, and the gym music is cranked to the max. It’s not like we’re all whispering on the bench press.
And let’s get technical. When I’m on a cell phone, everyone around me only hears one person talking! Me! So you’re getting half the noise! Cell phone use should be mandatory not banned!
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