Do I look like Superwoman??
Ok, week one of Janathon is completed! I didn't do as well as I hoped but maybe next week will be better. I managed to walk or run on the treadmill every day at least so I'm off to a good start.
Tonight I added 3.3 pound hand weights to my workout. I hopped on the treadmill, put it at an incline of 9, set the speed for 3.3 which allows for a brisk walk and then I pumped the arm weights for an entire mile while I walked.
I would do 3 sets of 10 reps on my right arm doing arm curls, then switch to my left arm and repeat. Then I go through and just do a bunch of different arm exercises. I'm sorry but I can't tell you the technical names of the exercises because I don't know them. But it's stuff like "raise the weight over my head," or "raise my arms from my side over my head," and "swing the weights back and forth as I walk." LOL. Real technical descriptions I know, but you get the idea - just do it continuously for the entire mile.
It adds a nice element to my work out, gets my heart pumping a little, burns a few more calories and works out my arms. Win, win, win!
Good for you. A treadmill is on my bday list for March. I have wanted one for a while now. Even though we have nice weather here it is hard to get out everyday unless I push my kiddo and she is almost six so getting almost too big to fit in the jogger.
ReplyDeleteI love my treadmill. I use it every day. If you get one, spend the money for a good one. We went "cheap" on our last one and it didn't last a year.
DeleteWhat a cute photo! You are so tiny!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandy!!
DeleteYou look amazing! Down right adorable. :) I decided to try doing Morse Code every day in January since I've been slacking off and I figured it was a more likely goal than exercise -- but no, I messed up already on that, too. I have never used a treadmill except in stress tests. You're the first person I've known who actually uses theirs!
ReplyDeleteOh thanks Gail. I really like my treadmill and I make good use of it.
DeleteGet back on that Morse code - you can do it.
Thanks John. I appreciate the support!
ReplyDeleteHA! This is an awesome picture! I'm not sure what Janathan is but a seeing your son, I can assume it is a diet - workout. I"m getting ready to catch up reading your blog so you have been warned haha
ReplyDeleteWhere the heck have ya been?? I haven't seen you in awhile. Glad you're back,
DeleteJanathon is a JANuary exercise program where you commit to work out every day in January and then blog about it.
Great job keeping with the daily routine. I myself hate treadmills and will run outside in almost any weather to escape their tedium! But I like being outdoors...
ReplyDeleteWell my meager running comes no where near the impressive numbers you put up. You're my inspiration!
DeletePhew...I'm tired!! :) I guess I'm practicing Janunone!! :D I haven't exercised at all except for the first week when we were in Florida walking on the beach!! Since then I could give at least 100 excuses why I havent...is there one in February?? Good for you Kim, I think this is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteYou can jump on the bandwagon now!! :-)
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