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NROL4W Training Log 10-2-2009

Today was the last of the 12 reps workouts for Stage 1. Next week I’ll get to move down to 10 reps!
So here follows today’s results:
B. Deadlift – 2×12 – 70 lb barbell
B1. Dumbbell Press – 6 & 5 – 17.5 lb dumbbells
B2. Pullovers – 2×12 – 15 lb barbell
C1. Lunges – 2×12 (each leg) [...]

It’s getting colder…yuck!

Fall is definitely coming and it’s starting to get colder and I’m just not looking forward to it. Yesterday, I broke down and bought an electric blanket. I’d been avoiding it because I don’t like the idea of being electrocuted in the middle of the night, but I was freezing the previous two nights and [...]

NROL4W Training Log 9-30-09

On Wednesday, it was back to Stage 1 – Workout A in NROL4W for 12 reps maximum. My results:
A. Squat – 2×12 – 10 lb barbell – still working on form here.
B1. Pushups – 10 & 11 – used kitchen counter. Hands at chest and elbows pulled in close to body. I will go [...]

NROL4W Training Log 9-28-09

Yesterday was my NROL4W lifting day and here are my results:
Deadlifts – 2×12 – 65 lb barbell (up 5 lbs from last time)
Dumbbell Press 5 & 4 – 17.5 lb dumbbells (a couple more reps since last time)
Pullover (on ground) – 6 & 7 – 15 lb barbell (used 10 lb last time)
Lunges – 2×12 [...]

Weekend

Saturday was a rest day for working out, so I just practiced Shao Kai Men form for Kung Fu and got some stuff done around the house. I also read through Chapter 8 in my Accounting text.
On Sunday, I got caught up with all the Accounting homework related to Chapter 8 and two extra credit [...]

NROL4W Program – Started Monday, September 7, 2009

For the past three weeks since Monday, September 7, 2009, I have been following the strength training program in the book, New Rules of Lifting for Women, by Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe, and Alwyn Cosgrove, and decided to note my progress here. This first post will be a bit of a catch up since I’ve [...]