Thread: Back and Ready to Attack !!

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Looks like the AB FLAB Challenge got you too ... LOL

I cannot talk about it. I called my client/friend and told her I hated her.

Originally Posted by omerta2010

No slacking off until October though. We will be watching.

Oh trust me I wont. I have been going hard in the gym to relieve some stress and I am feeling good and VERY strong.

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

That is wicked! I checked her out. With your dedication, and her guidance, you are going to rock!

K... I've been slacking. But when I was serious, the hardest thing for me was drinking enough water. Your tip to prefill is genius! Never thought of that.

You GO Jen!

She is pretty wicked and I picked her because she has won the Pro divison two years in the row, her legs and glutes are KILLER, her approach and theories are in line with how I train and her passion and dedication is undeniable.

Glad you liked the tip. I usually make each 1.5L bottle a different Crystal Light flavor and so I look forward to a new taste when I am done. Let me know how it goes !!

Wednesday, July 21 2010 (39 weeks out)

Training: 30 sec reps x 2 sets
Triset One
Wide Seated Rows: 20lbs
Frog Pushups
Med Ball Slamdowns: 6kgs

Triset Two
Med Ball Shoulder Rotations: 6kgs
Straight Arm Cable Pressdowns: 30lbs
Tricep Pressdowns: 30lbs

Triset Three
Laying Laterals: 5lbs
Shoulder Taps
Skipping

Triset Four
Upright Row to Military Press: 30lbs
Bench Dips
Skipping

Triset Five
DB Bicep Curls to Arnolds: 12.5lbs
DB Lateral Pulses: 5lbs
Skipping

Favorite Part of Training - A hardcore bodybuilder coming up to me to tell me that he was impressed with my training intensity.
Mishap of the Day - I was all onboard today so no mishaps !!

Nutrition
Deal of the Day - .57 a lb bananas
Cheat of the Day - Comfort food to balance out the stress from the day
Victory of the Day - Staying positive under the circumstances
Favorite Food of the Day - My green banana with a spoonful of PB
Least Favorite Food of the Day - Today was filled with all the foods I enjoy
Diet Tip of the Day - Pre-cook your protein pancakes for the week and throw them in a large zip lock bag with a paper towel in between them. I enjoy them cold and rolled up with no sugar added jam and pb!

Summary
Highs of the Day - Confirming that Emily Stirling will be training me, making special sundaes with my brother, and another great workout
Lows of the Day - My love has been admitted into the hospital and still no word as to what is wrong .. so I am a worried woman at the moment
Advice to Myself - Positive positive positive thoughts only !!

Originally Posted by JennyB

Favorite Part of Training - A hardcore bodybuilder coming up to me to tell me that he was impressed with my training intensity.

That must have felt amazing, good job. Sorry to hear about the hospital issue, hope things turn out fine.

Hope things are going better for you today. Keep your chin up it's almost the weekend. Hmm or if you're on the east coast it's already the weekend.

Sorry to hear, hope he's on the mend and gets better soon Jenny

Is he ok?

I wish you can your guy the best!

Sucks about your Bo, Jenny. My best to his recovery.
Love the format of your Journal too. Looks strangely familiar and yet, way better!

i hope everything is ok.

Thanks everyone. It was WAY TOO touch and go there for a few days BUT he has been released from the hospital so all smiles here. More tests to be done and a few changes but all is good now and thats all that matters. Thanks for your support, it means alot to me. xx

I'm looking for another "core/ab routine"???????? Got one?

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

I'm looking for another "core/ab routine"???????? Got one?

The other one was too difficult?

I am also curious about the next challenge type routine you have for us, Jenny.

good new. i can't imagine how tough the last weeks been . here's to hoping life will simmer silently and safely away on the back burner so you are free to focus on your goals.

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

I'm looking for another "core/ab routine"???????? Got one?

I certainly do .. hope you like skipping.

Originally Posted by Muscle_Girl

The other one was too difficult?

I am also curious about the next challenge type routine you have for us, Jenny.

Yah I wasnt a fan of the last one .. made me want to barf. lol

Originally Posted by Little Wing

good news. i can't imagine how tough the last weeks been . here's to hoping life will simmer silently and safely away on the back burner so you are free to focus on your goals.

Yes it has been very stressful BUT he is feeling much better although its not over just yet .. more testing and appointments to be had .. I have faith that all will work out though. September will be go time for me and my goals and I am still training but there are other priorities at the moment .. trying to keep a balance .. so far so good

AB FLAB CHALLENGE #2

This ab routine was not created by me .. it is part of Ab Ripper X from P90X .. So its courtesy of Tony .. I just added the skipping and challenged my client to this routine .. I love it and its intense but WICKED !!

*All exercises are done back to back with no rest inbetween

- In and Out: 25reps: sit on floor with hands at sides, knees bent with feet on the floor, raise feet off the ground and bring knees in towards your chest .. repeat
- 100 skips
- Seated Bicycle: 25reps forwards and 25 reps backwards: sitting in the same position as in and out, make small curcles with legs as in pedaling a bike
- 100 skips
- Seated Crunchy Frog: 25reps: same position as in and out, only the hands are off the floor and they wrap around knees as you bring them into your chest, when legs are extended out, arms should be stretched out at sides
- 100 skips
- Wide Leg Sit-up: 25reps: lie flat on back with legs wide, place one hand behind head and bring torso up to perform standard sit-up movement, reach other arm out to touch opposite foot, alternate arm positions for each rep
- 100 skips
- Fifer Scissor: 24reps: lie flat on your back, extending on leg skyward, while lifting opposite leg off the ground a few inches, alternate legs in scissor motion for 3 count hold for each rep
- 100 skips
- Hip Rock n Raise: 25reps: lie on back, open hips, and bend legs so that the bottoms of your feet are touching, with arms out to the sides, rock your hips, lift pelvis, and drive feet directly up towards the ceiling
- 100 skips
- Heels to the Heaven: 25reps: lying on back, extend legs straight up with arms at sides, when raising hips, imagine touching the ceiling with the balls of your feet
- 100 skips
- Roll-up / V-up Combo: 25reps: lie flat on back with legs straight out and arms extended straight up towards ceiling, bring the body up as if doing a standard situp, touching hands to the toes, slowly lower torso towards floor, while bringing legs up off the ground at the same time at 45 degrees (like a jackknife)
- 100 skips
- Oblique Vup: 12reps each side: lie on right side with legs at 30 degree angle and right arm straight along torso, place left arm behind the head and lift legs and torso at the same time, driving elbow to knee
- 100 skips
- Leg Climb: 25reps: lie on back with one leg bent, foot flat on floor, the other leg should be extended straight out at a 45 degree angle, climb leg with alternating hands
- 100 skips
- Mason Twists: 40reps: seated, clasp hands together and raise feet 4 to 6 inches off the ground, twist upper torso from side to side, touching knuckles to on each side of the floor

*I would try doing only 10reps of each exercise in between the 100 skips for the first attempt at this workout .. and progress from there

HAPPY AB DE-FLABBING!!

That makes me hurt just reading it!

Seriously, I have to agree with Jersey. Maybe I will wait for this one, seems pretty intense. Adding it to my challenge list though.

Its not that bad people ... honestly !!

Sure, but what's the point of it? It's not like you can spot reduce. Are you using this while bulking? I could sort of see that making sense. For cutting though, I don't get it.

BUILT: I am fully aware that spot reducing doesnt exist. These are ab workouts that are done along with regular workouts as a challenge. What dont you get about it?

I don't get why you bother. What does it accomplish for you?

Welcome back and glad to hear things seem to be going better. Hope the rest of the tests turn out well.

Originally Posted by JennyB

AB FLAB CHALLENGE #2

This ab routine was not created by me .. it is part of Ab Ripper X from P90X .. So its courtesy of Tony .. I just added the skipping and challenged my client to this routine .. I love it and its intense but WICKED !!

*All exercises are done back to back with no rest inbetween

- In and Out: 25reps: sit on floor with hands at sides, knees bent with feet on the floor, raise feet off the ground and bring knees in towards your chest .. repeat
- 100 skips
- Seated Bicycle: 25reps forwards and 25 reps backwards: sitting in the same position as in and out, make small curcles with legs as in pedaling a bike
- 100 skips
- Seated Crunchy Frog: 25reps: same position as in and out, only the hands are off the floor and they wrap around knees as you bring them into your chest, when legs are extended out, arms should be stretched out at sides
- 100 skips
- Wide Leg Sit-up: 25reps: lie flat on back with legs wide, place one hand behind head and bring torso up to perform standard sit-up movement, reach other arm out to touch opposite foot, alternate arm positions for each rep
- 100 skips
- Fifer Scissor: 24reps: lie flat on your back, extending on leg skyward, while lifting opposite leg off the ground a few inches, alternate legs in scissor motion for 3 count hold for each rep
- 100 skips
- Hip Rock n Raise: 25reps: lie on back, open hips, and bend legs so that the bottoms of your feet are touching, with arms out to the sides, rock your hips, lift pelvis, and drive feet directly up towards the ceiling
- 100 skips
- Heels to the Heaven: 25reps: lying on back, extend legs straight up with arms at sides, when raising hips, imagine touching the ceiling with the balls of your feet
- 100 skips
- Roll-up / V-up Combo: 25reps: lie flat on back with legs straight out and arms extended straight up towards ceiling, bring the body up as if doing a standard situp, touching hands to the toes, slowly lower torso towards floor, while bringing legs up off the ground at the same time at 45 degrees (like a jackknife)
- 100 skips
- Oblique Vup: 12reps each side: lie on right side with legs at 30 degree angle and right arm straight along torso, place left arm behind the head and lift legs and torso at the same time, driving elbow to knee
- 100 skips
- Leg Climb: 25reps: lie on back with one leg bent, foot flat on floor, the other leg should be extended straight out at a 45 degree angle, climb leg with alternating hands
- 100 skips
- Mason Twists: 40reps: seated, clasp hands together and raise feet 4 to 6 inches off the ground, twist upper torso from side to side, touching knuckles to on each side of the floor

*I would try doing only 10reps of each exercise in between the 100 skips for the first attempt at this workout .. and progress from there

HAPPY AB DE-FLABBING!!

You are insane Mrs, somebody pass the sick bucket lol

Originally Posted by Built

I don't get why you bother. What does it accomplish f
for you?

as for WHY BOTHERING because I like to challenge myself and work towards something greater than simple crunches .. as for what it accomplishes .. it gives me good abs and challenges both my mind and body .. any other questions?

Originally Posted by davegmb

You are insane Mrs, somebody pass the sick bucket lol

you can do it D its a challenge and some people like to push it hard and go for the gold .. this program wasnt created by me totally .. i adapted the P90X ab ripper X routine and added the skipping in BECAUSE I had to keep my HR up when training for boxing. Giver a go !! YOU CAN DO IT !!

Sorry one more thing ... this is what the program accomplished ..

Originally Posted by JennyB

Sorry one more thing ... this is what the program accomplished ..

Originally Posted by JennyB

as for WHY BOTHERING because I like to challenge myself and work towards something greater than simple crunches .. as for what it accomplishes .. it gives me good abs and challenges both my mind and body .. any other questions?

Very nice!

I got the abs in my avatar with 3 sets of 8 crunches once a week.

See here's the thing - I'm lazy.

Really, really lazy.

The reason I asked you why you did it that way is because I don't understand why you'd want to do more work than necessary. Okay, I don't understand why ANYONE would want to do any more work than necessary.

I'm all about the most effective way to train - so if my choice is between "the ab workout from hell", and ""almost no ab work", if the results are the same, I'll take door number two.

Since I know that type of work isn't necessary to get abs you could grate cheese on, I thought maybe you had some other reason for doing it, like maybe you lost a bet... ?

LOL you seem to like what you do, I'll back out. I don't have to understand your motivation. Hell, there are entire libraries filled with stuff I don't understand.

Good thing I like reading!

Peace.

Originally Posted by JennyB

Sorry one more thing ... this is what the program accomplished ..

Niiiiicccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

When I think of people skipping in the gym it always makes me laugh.