Nice workout there. I feel you on the speed work. The first time I tried lifting for speed I felt like I wasn't getting a workout and the weight was too light. Once you start breaking PRs you won't care.
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what was it?!PreMier said:
Thanks CP. I am so used to going for as heavy as i can, that when i do something like this and for like 2-3 reps i feel like, "yeah right!!! this can not possibly be working!" hahahaha!CowPimp said:
Thanks Rocco! And yes, 4 months! unbelievable! time is flying! Soon it will be vegas time, baby! I've been talking about vegas since last year! hahaha!Rocco32 said:Looking great in here Ivy!!! Congrats on your deadlift and winning the trainer's competition. And I didn't know you had been in NY for 4 months!!! I just found out about 2 weeks ago that you were living there. That's so cool
For speed Bench I just work with percentages and up the percentage a certain amount each time, starting with 60% of max.
Speed bench, i was supposed to be working off of percentages but then i get there and if patrick isn't there to remind me of details like that i just pick up plates and start loading...
GoalGetter said:what was it?!
it was a picture of scarface with a gun and said "are you talking to me". It follwed Premier's post because maybe monkey though he was talking to him and then realized he wasn't so took it down.
oh. like two pages ago? hahaha i didn't even know he'd taken it down.P-funk said:
You didn't seem to get the jokePreMier said:
(And P... It was taxi driver, not scarface)
Workout - September 12, 2005
Clean Pulls
w/up with bar
w/up with 55lb
70/3 x 8
85/2 x 2
RI 45
Trap Bar Deadlifts
115/8 x 2
125/8 x 2
RI 30
Step Ups to Balance on 20" box
15lb Dumbbell in each hand/10 x 3 (each leg)
RI 30
Seated Leg Curls
70/10 x 2
80/10
RI 30
Cable Leg Abduction
#4/12 x 2 each leg
RI 30
Hyperextensions on Physioball
12 x 3
RI 30
Bent Arm Hangs (Grip work)
3 for time: 20 seconds each (coincidentally, not planned)
RI 30
Cardio Sprints - 10 sprints, 30/30r
Clean Pulls
w/up with bar
w/up with 55lb
70/3 x 8
85/2 x 2
RI 45
Trap Bar Deadlifts
115/8 x 2
125/8 x 2
RI 30
Step Ups to Balance on 20" box
15lb Dumbbell in each hand/10 x 3 (each leg)
RI 30
Seated Leg Curls
70/10 x 2
80/10
RI 30
Cable Leg Abduction
#4/12 x 2 each leg
RI 30
Hyperextensions on Physioball
12 x 3
RI 30
Bent Arm Hangs (Grip work)
3 for time: 20 seconds each (coincidentally, not planned)
RI 30
Cardio Sprints - 10 sprints, 30/30r
Workout - September 13, 2005
Close Grip Bench Press
w/up with bar and 55lb
65/3
75/3 X 4
85/3
RI 1:00
Pullups
bw/4 x 4
notes - neutral grip, last rep of last set assisted by patrick
DB Overhead Press, Alternating Arms
15/10 x 4
RI 30
notes - awesome burn through last set! thought i wasn't going ot make it.
Face Pulls
25lb (heavy setting)/12
30lb (heavy setting)/12 x 2
RI 30
Straight Arm Pull Downs
#5/8
#6/8 x 3
RI 30
Scaptions
7.5lb/12 x 3
RI 30
Rope Tricep Extensions
#6/10 x 3
Abs
Russian Twist on the floor with 6lb medicine ball - 20 x 2
Phys. Ball Crunches with Elastic band, 20 x 2
Full body crunches, 20 x 2
Oblique Crunches on Floor, 15 each side x 2
NAt. Weighted Crunches, 65/20 x 2
Close Grip Bench Press
w/up with bar and 55lb
65/3
75/3 X 4
85/3
RI 1:00
Pullups
bw/4 x 4
notes - neutral grip, last rep of last set assisted by patrick
DB Overhead Press, Alternating Arms
15/10 x 4
RI 30
notes - awesome burn through last set! thought i wasn't going ot make it.
Face Pulls
25lb (heavy setting)/12
30lb (heavy setting)/12 x 2
RI 30
Straight Arm Pull Downs
#5/8
#6/8 x 3
RI 30
Scaptions
7.5lb/12 x 3
RI 30
Rope Tricep Extensions
#6/10 x 3
Abs
Russian Twist on the floor with 6lb medicine ball - 20 x 2
Phys. Ball Crunches with Elastic band, 20 x 2
Full body crunches, 20 x 2
Oblique Crunches on Floor, 15 each side x 2
NAt. Weighted Crunches, 65/20 x 2
Hey Ivy, how is your whole foray into the world of personal training going these days? It's been a while since you made the dive, and I was just wondering if business has picked up to a satisfactory level?
She must be busy...
She's MIA lately...
(Probably trying to pay for all these vacations) -
She's MIA lately...
(Probably trying to pay for all these vacations) -
Hi guys... i'm around. sometimes super busy, sometimes so NOT busy that I start to doubt my own judgement in making the career change. Today is one of those NOT busy days.
I had two clients in the morning, one that called and cancelled at the last minute, so just one client (i still got paid for the cancellation but that's not the point). So i was done wrking at 8 am today. I have not been able to book anyone else to come in today, as most people are working right now!
Other days, i have had ten clients in one day. It is awesome. tiring but awesome.
I am averaging about 40-41 sessions per two weeks which is just the bare minimum in order to make the bonus for the pay period. I am hopeful that now that everyone is back in town, and school is in session and people are not vacationing in the haptons, that business will pick up for REAL.
In the meantime I've been supplementing my income here and there with odd jobs, like editing someone's resume, babysitting a client's kid, and doing some small graphic design projects here and there.
I also have one regular private client, and sometimes two (when the first one's mother also wants to train -- she goes through periods of wanting and not wanting to).
Sometimes in the morning I don't feel like going to work, but once i am there, I am really into it and enjoy my hour with each client (except one, and now that her package ran out she didn't renew and i'm kinda relieved). I have a handful of clients who REALLY put themselves to the task, are very dedicated and more disciplined than the rest. Thye have all made some real progress toward their goals and it psyches me up every time we reach a new personal record, or they drop another dress size/pant size, or can do something they couldn't do when they started with me (like one guy who couldn't even do pushups and now does sets of 15-20).
It is really rewarding, too, to be referred by one of my clients to a new client, because it means more than getting a new client from a blind referral from the "new members" file. Someone thnks highly of me enough to have a friend or relative of theirs come see me, too. That's awesome.
And despite there being a few trainers of questionable expertise, knowledge and integrity, I am surrounded by far more knowledgeable people in general at this gym than i ever was at the other places I worked in miami.
I can honestly say that in the past four months I have become a heck of a better trainer, and learned SO MUCH from just associating with those co-workers who are experienced and passionate and have varied areas of specialty or interests. I learn different things from different people, almost daily. The company, too, provides ongoing education, and opportunities for professional developement.
Ideally I wouldn't work "for" anyone and really just work for myself, but the trade off of is having medical/dental insurance, and a steady paycheck (floor shifts when training hours are low, etc.), and even more so, doing it in a company that despite still being "The Man" and "the System" and a "Corporate Cow", still manages to make me feel like I'M getting something out of my time there, and I'm not just sitting there doing little else than making money for them.
Sooooo.... that's my final answer. hahaha! Are ya sorry you asked? Maybe I'll shop this "book" around and see if anyone will publish it! hahahahahahaha! Sorry i got so wordy!
I had two clients in the morning, one that called and cancelled at the last minute, so just one client (i still got paid for the cancellation but that's not the point). So i was done wrking at 8 am today. I have not been able to book anyone else to come in today, as most people are working right now!
Other days, i have had ten clients in one day. It is awesome. tiring but awesome.
I am averaging about 40-41 sessions per two weeks which is just the bare minimum in order to make the bonus for the pay period. I am hopeful that now that everyone is back in town, and school is in session and people are not vacationing in the haptons, that business will pick up for REAL.
In the meantime I've been supplementing my income here and there with odd jobs, like editing someone's resume, babysitting a client's kid, and doing some small graphic design projects here and there.
I also have one regular private client, and sometimes two (when the first one's mother also wants to train -- she goes through periods of wanting and not wanting to).
Sometimes in the morning I don't feel like going to work, but once i am there, I am really into it and enjoy my hour with each client (except one, and now that her package ran out she didn't renew and i'm kinda relieved). I have a handful of clients who REALLY put themselves to the task, are very dedicated and more disciplined than the rest. Thye have all made some real progress toward their goals and it psyches me up every time we reach a new personal record, or they drop another dress size/pant size, or can do something they couldn't do when they started with me (like one guy who couldn't even do pushups and now does sets of 15-20).
It is really rewarding, too, to be referred by one of my clients to a new client, because it means more than getting a new client from a blind referral from the "new members" file. Someone thnks highly of me enough to have a friend or relative of theirs come see me, too. That's awesome.
And despite there being a few trainers of questionable expertise, knowledge and integrity, I am surrounded by far more knowledgeable people in general at this gym than i ever was at the other places I worked in miami.
I can honestly say that in the past four months I have become a heck of a better trainer, and learned SO MUCH from just associating with those co-workers who are experienced and passionate and have varied areas of specialty or interests. I learn different things from different people, almost daily. The company, too, provides ongoing education, and opportunities for professional developement.
Ideally I wouldn't work "for" anyone and really just work for myself, but the trade off of is having medical/dental insurance, and a steady paycheck (floor shifts when training hours are low, etc.), and even more so, doing it in a company that despite still being "The Man" and "the System" and a "Corporate Cow", still manages to make me feel like I'M getting something out of my time there, and I'm not just sitting there doing little else than making money for them.
Sooooo.... that's my final answer. hahaha! Are ya sorry you asked? Maybe I'll shop this "book" around and see if anyone will publish it! hahahahahahaha! Sorry i got so wordy!
Old Job - vs - New JobPreMier said:
Paycheck: ~ $1500-1600 every 15 days - vs - ~ $300-1000 (rare) every 14 days
Awareness of Current Events: I used to catch up on the day's news on the drive to work, and was glued to my computer for 9-10 hours a day where i could constantly check CNN.com, Fark, and other reputable news sources - vs - sometimes i don't read/watch/listen to news for days (no radio, no tv most of the time, rarely look up news online), and only get snippets when i glance up at the tv's in the cardio area, or when i hear things from clients or other coworkers...
The Social Circle: Mostly fat, lazy office people who liked to smoke and drink and go to starbucks for venti caramel mochaccinos and stale apple crumble - vs - People with relatively healthier habits, who at least understand if I say I'd rather have a glass of water than a beer. And those are just the coworkers. The clients, some of which I've socialized outside of the gym are a varied group of wall street professionals, artists, musicians, trophy wives, new york transplants from other areas -- a plethora of culture and experiences
My Mental health: Dreaded going in to work, stressed abotu deadlines, stressed about getting fired, stressed about not seeing a way to move up that didn't involve "selling out" and becomign one of the very people whose lives i watched being consumed by "The Firm" - vs - generally speaking love going to work, i stress about making my 40 hours so that i can get y promotion and my bonus, i see many ways in which i can move up within the company and within the field or related fields without "selling out"
I used to be a part time trainer,, and it for me it turned going to the gym
into work -
But, my full time career is in ENG, and it has every single one of the downfalls
you described...
(Sunny AZ is calling everyday)
into work -
But, my full time career is in ENG, and it has every single one of the downfalls
you described...
(Sunny AZ is calling everyday)
Question...
Where was cost of living more?
Where was cost of living more?
Well that hasn't happened to me YET, and i sincerely hope i can keep that from happening because i love working out!The Monkey Man said:I used to be a part time trainer,, and it for me it turned going to the gym
into work -
Funny.... the OLD job i had was at an engineering firm. hahaha!But, my full time career is in ENG, and it has every single one of the downfalls
you described...
I am still considering arizona for "some day". It has a certain appeal to me. Thankfully P is open to the idea, too!
THe cost of living in NY is higher. I thought the salary, or the wages would be more b/c of that.GoalGetter said:
Miami:The Monkey Man said:
Rent: $435
Cell Phone: $150-200 (spent my commut talking on the phone most days, also talked to p on the phone every day)
Gasoline: ~$200-250 a month
Food/Groceries: ~$120 a week
New York City:
Rent: $1200 (well, $600 because it's half)
Cell Phone: $50-70 (hate talking on the phone, just talk to my mom a few minutes every few days and have short, quick calls with clients, don't need to call p every day)
Gasoline: $0!!!
Food/Groceries: $150-200 a week (p? more?), sometimes more if we eat out more than once a week
well yes and no.crisg555 said:
At bally's for example, I made minimum wage for my "floor hours". at this other place i make $8 or $11 depending on whether it is a complimentary training session. mY training hours at bally's were $19. here they start at $23.50.
Also, salaries in general (in other fields included) ARE higher... i just don't have one of THOSE jobs to reap the benefits! hahahaha!
That's great to hear. It definitely seems like things have picked up a lot more since I last spoke with you on the subject. Everyone has a little apprehension before going to fulfill some obligation, but you definitely sound happier than at your old job. Congratulations, you are well on your way!
Well, I'd say the biggest reasons why you are so happy to be in NY and not here are as follows:
1) No more Hurricanes
2) No more crazy cuban drivers (relax folks, I am one of them...)
3) Central Park (daytime only)
4) No more Hurricanes
5) No more Hurricanes
6) Did I mention No more Hurricanes?????
Hi Ivy.....
Been a while but I am slowly working my ass back into a workout. I will post once I begin. All I know is that I am getting my brain back into workout shape and then will begin (monday should be the day)
I very much miss working out (HIT) but it's been a crazy year workwise and have been traveling more than I want to.
Anyway, I won't take any more of your journal since, well, I am tired and want to go to sleep. I'll get into my sleeping disorder at a later time.....
Many hugs......T
1) No more Hurricanes
2) No more crazy cuban drivers (relax folks, I am one of them...)
3) Central Park (daytime only)
4) No more Hurricanes
5) No more Hurricanes
6) Did I mention No more Hurricanes?????
Hi Ivy.....
Been a while but I am slowly working my ass back into a workout. I will post once I begin. All I know is that I am getting my brain back into workout shape and then will begin (monday should be the day)
I very much miss working out (HIT) but it's been a crazy year workwise and have been traveling more than I want to.
Anyway, I won't take any more of your journal since, well, I am tired and want to go to sleep. I'll get into my sleeping disorder at a later time.....
Many hugs......T
That is definitely one of the top reasons I'm happy to be up here. Yes sir! Can't believe i forgot to mention that. I miss my family, and i would love to get them all out of there so they don't have to deal with more hurricanes, but they LOOOOOVE South Florida (i'm still trying to figure out WHY).fantasma62 said:
It sure has... Just sent ya a PM...
We'll see how happy you stay, when the temp drops below freezing - 
(My journal is still here if you need to rant, when the time comes...
I will probably have a few choice words for old man winter myself) -
(My journal is still here if you need to rant, when the time comes...
I will probably have a few choice words for old man winter myself) -
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Workout - September 19, 2005
Clean Pulls from the Floor
75/3 x 8
RI 30
notes: my form sucks. nothing new to report. felt stronger, that's about it...
Deadlift with Trap Bar
120/8, 140/6, 150/6 x 2
RI 30
Step Ups to Balance on 20" box
20lb DBs/8 x 4 (each leg)
RI 30
Seated Leg Curls
80/8 x 3
RI 30
Cable Leg Adduction
#5/10 x 3 each leg
RI 20
Hyperextensions on Physioball
12 x 3
RI 30
GRIPWORK NOTES: did not include additional grip work in this workout because holding on to the trap bar with that weight, and then the 20lb dumbbells for the higher step-ups really did a number on my wrists and forearms as it was... any additional work would have felt like overkill...
Cardio:
Rowing - 12 minutes, moderate pace.
Versaclimber - 5 minutes, 500 feet.
Clean Pulls from the Floor
75/3 x 8
RI 30
notes: my form sucks. nothing new to report. felt stronger, that's about it...
Deadlift with Trap Bar
120/8, 140/6, 150/6 x 2
RI 30
Step Ups to Balance on 20" box
20lb DBs/8 x 4 (each leg)
RI 30
Seated Leg Curls
80/8 x 3
RI 30
Cable Leg Adduction
#5/10 x 3 each leg
RI 20
Hyperextensions on Physioball
12 x 3
RI 30
GRIPWORK NOTES: did not include additional grip work in this workout because holding on to the trap bar with that weight, and then the 20lb dumbbells for the higher step-ups really did a number on my wrists and forearms as it was... any additional work would have felt like overkill...
Cardio:
Rowing - 12 minutes, moderate pace.
Versaclimber - 5 minutes, 500 feet.
Yes, we shall see. I LOVE winter and cold weather (so long as i have appropriate clothing for it!) However, I've never lived in winter-weather like this for more than a week or two at a time, so how I deal with MONTHS of winter at a time might be another story!The Monkey Man said:We'll see how happy you stay, when the temp drops below freezing -
heh... i will pop in to commiserate, i'm sure!(My journal is still here if you need to rant, when the time comes...
I will probably have a few choice words for old man winter myself) -
You're sooooooooooo screwed -GoalGetter said:
guess whats coming to Florida?
Thats right ladies and gents, ANOTHER F%$#ING HURRICANE!
Thats right ladies and gents, ANOTHER F%$#ING HURRICANE!
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