Redneck in Spandex » workouts http://redneckinspandex.com Ridin' when I can Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:40:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Workout log for week ending May 30 http://redneckinspandex.com/2009/05/30/workout-log-for-week-ending-may-30/ http://redneckinspandex.com/2009/05/30/workout-log-for-week-ending-may-30/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 17:19:40 +0000 Chad http://redneckinspandex.com/?p=143 Continue reading →]]> Unfortunately, I haven’t had much time to do much riding lately.  We’ve had a number of sick kids lately, and a lot of rain.  I have been able to get some decent workouts in, however. Here’s what I’ve done this week:

Sunday, May 24  Worked like a dawg in the yard.  Mowed and bagged grass, dethatched a 1500 sq. ft. area with a dethatch rake (it will kick your butt), laid grass seed and fertilizer, set up a sprinkler system. All told, about 5 hours of hard work outside.

Tuesday, May 26 Did the ArcTrainer for 30 minutes at the gym on my lunch break.

Wednesday, May 27  Was at home with a sick child.  Did an hour on the bike trainer while he napped.

Thursday, May 28 Again home with a sick child, did another hour on the bike trainer while he napped.  Was mighty tempted to eat a big bowl of MooseTracks ice cream instead, but resisited the urge.

Friday, May 29 Upper body weight workout at the gym.

]]> http://redneckinspandex.com/2009/05/30/workout-log-for-week-ending-may-30/feed/ 0 Today’s workout http://redneckinspandex.com/2009/04/15/todays-workout-2/ http://redneckinspandex.com/2009/04/15/todays-workout-2/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:57:42 +0000 Chad http://redneckinspandex.wordpress.com/2009/04/15/todays-workout-2/ Continue reading →]]> This morning I did a half-hour spin on the trainer while watching Heroes on Netflix. I mixed it up a little with a couple of fast sprints, but nothing too crazy. It’s only the second time I’ve used a trainer, and it’s kind of odd having to pedal for 30 minutes straight. It’s a pretty decent workout. Seeing how it’s tough to get as many miles on the bike as I want to, the trainer may be the best approach for getting my legs in shape for the longer rides.

I also spent 30 minutes this afternoon on the eliptical trainer at the gym. I tend to enjoy doing the interval mode, as it simulates hills to a certain degree. The work and recovery helps to really get my heart rate going.

Current weight: 211

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