Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Torture Tuesday

Torture-Thomas made us do what he calls 'infinities' today. Here's how they roll: you do 1 rep of squats holding a 15 lb. dumbbell in each hand, 1 rep of lat pull-downs, and then 1 rep of chest presses.

(I know what you're thinking - what in heaven's name is this woman whining about? Sounds easy enough, right? Riiiight...)

Next round, it's 2 reps on each, then 3 reps, then 4 reps... I think you probably get the idea. I think I did very well with it right up until about round 12, then I started to struggle a little bit. The muscles started to poop out on me, but, I finished!

We did 15 rounds, which equals 120 reps of each for a grand total of 360 reps!!!

And, to top it all off - 35 minutes of cardio. We rock!

I think I'll reward myself with some chocolate. (Just kidding.)

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5 comments:

Kristina P. said...

So, I've actually been using my elliptical, and after 18 months of no exercise or use, my calves are KILLING me!!!

Anonymous said...

Small correction...We did a total of 360 reps. Which makes use TOTATLLY awesome!

Martha H. said...

Kristina - You go!!! Good for you for actually using your elliptical.

Michelle - thanks for correcting my math skills. I majored in Humanities in college, therefore, I.don't.do.math.

kado! said...

You are AWESOME!!!! Don't you L♥VE how you feel once it's all over and your home!!! (Only to have to do it all again tomorrow!) Keep up the Great work! I love to hear about it...inspiring!

mCat said...

Nicely done Miss Martie, now please get ready to do a 5k with me this summer!