So with the beginning of a new week, I have decided to put forth a new attitude. I have been dancing with a serious case of burn-out for the last few weeks. I think alot of it is the way I am approaching things. I've been giving 50% to everything trying to maintain the energy necessary to get it all done, when in reality I'm only actually accomplishing half of what I need to do and its taking twice as long as it should. Focus is my big problem, when I'm in the gym I'm thinking about work and when I'm at work I'm thinking about lifting...obviously NOT the best way to accomplish goals on either front.
So, I started the week determined to focus on what is in front of me and deal with the rest as it comes.
Monday's lifting session went well - although I have to say solo lifting is not nearly as fun as it is with someone else around. Here's the breakdown:
Speed bench - 5x5x105 - increased the weight here, I was informed the other day that I am apparently a "round-downer" which translates into "sissy" for those that don't speak Brad...so, everything gets rounded up from here on out - honestly it makes more sense to round up - you simply don't get stronger by lifting less weight.
Superset 1:
T-bar rows 4x10x80
Band pushups 4x10
Landmines - 3x20x70
Superset 2:
DB Press - 3x10x40
DB Row - 3x10x45
The goal is to increase these to 45 and 50 next week - I'm a little intimidated by the increase without a spot, but its time to suck it up and push through the fear.
Cardio - Treadmill sprints incline 3.5-5.0, 6mph - 9.5mph, 30 seconds on, two minutes down - finished with a 30sec sprint at 15% incl and 6.0mph.
Tuesday - Cardio
Stairmill - 30 min, 5 min intervals 3-13, 3-14, 3-16, repeat
Looking forward to max dead day tomorrow - going in full bore, there is no "sissy" in this girl!
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