Just keep Swimmin'

Today I went to the gym to swim, and DANG was the water cold! Usually they have it heated up pretty good, but they must have left it off or something! At least it got me going at a faster pace then normal! I swam a 1600 which is 64 laps. I felt good all around! My body is pretty much healed from the Tough Mudder. Just have a few bruises left, but my muscles are feeling good! I had to work today, so I didn't get to do much more than I usually do, but it was a good workout so no fret about it. I just have 2 1/2 weeks to look good for the Burlesque I'm doing for Valentines! I am so excited, but just hope to look sexy for my man!! Now, just need to get a costume...

Cardio

Today I did some cardio at the gym. I ran for 1 mile, inclined at a 12 for 1/2 mile, sprinted off and on per minute for another 1/2 mile, and then ran another mile. So total in all 3 miles. I hadnt done that in a while so it was fun switching it up a bit. Just wished I could run outside. Too much of a baby right now with the cold! After, I got on the stair master and did 1 mile, alternating with side steps and regular steps at different levels. I could definitely feel that in my butt!! Then lastly, I worked on my core. The gym has some cool machines that work on your obliques and abs, so I did 4 different machines and alternated 3 times. Tomorrow, I will probably get in the water and swim. I only swam once last week, but hope to swim at least 2 times per week. I just love the different workout it brings. I am all about the variation thats for sure :)

Tough Mudder and then some...

Last Saturday, I competed in the AZ Tough Mudder. You can read about my experience here. Now that the TM is done and over with, my focus right now is to get ready for a Burlesque show me and some of the girls I dance with are putting on for our honeys for Valentines! I've been taking it easy this last week with my bruised and sore body, but starting tomorrow, I am feeling good to get back in the swing of things! I am really wanting to rock it in my outfit!! So, heres to 3 short weeks to get going!! Very excited :)

Feelin' Good!!

Today I did a spinning class at the gym. It was intense!!! The whole hour we did dfferent intervals of being in zone 2 where you are feeling the burn, but comfortable enough at the same time, then zone 3, where you push yourself to your max. We started at 1 minute each zone, 1 1/2 each, 2 min each, 2 1/2 each, 3 min each, and then 3 1/2 min each, taking us in reverse all the way back down to the start. I was SO sweaty after, but felt awesome!! I just love the high I have been getting of working out! It is such a joy in my life that takes away my stress and helps me feel confident and strong! SO ready to kick some butt this weeknd!!!

Tough Mudder Week!!

This Saturday is the big Tough Mudder!! So so excited :) I really pushed myself last week and am going to keep working out, but take it a little easier to be ready for this weekend! Today, I ran 1 mile, did the stair master for 10 minutes, and did lunge workouts for my legs, and focused on Ab stuff. I started tracking my calorie and workout intake today, just to get an idea on where I'm at, so I can really focus on my goals this year. Tomorrow I'll be doing a spin class in the morning. Ready for some good cardio!!

Very Sore!!

Today I woke up way sore!! My butt and legs are killing me! I still went to the gym though and swam, which did help with my muscles! I did 1000 yard workout. It's funny how much of a difference it was from swimming on Tuesday compared to today and how much easier it was and that it'll keep getting easier each time I go :) I just love the water! After, I relaxed in the hot tub which was so nice! Glad to have one of those at the gym!!

Tomorrow, I'll be going to a yoga class in the morning and then an hour with my personal trainer. Gonna set some nutritional goals and note some weight workouts down so I know what to do!!

Back to cycling, dance, and now a trainer!

Yesterday morning, my cousin and I tried one of the cycling classes at Golds. I really liked the teacher and the class! It was such a different feel being in a cycle studio and having the lights down low and music pumping. Really got me in my mode!! I probably was so scary looking with how bad I was sweating afterwards though! Then last night, we started up with dance again after a few weeks break. It was good, but my legs were killing me with cycling earlier :( I managed though! We did technique as usual, a killer cardio/weight class, and then started back up on getting our summer show together! I am just so excited!! It's a Las Vegas theme show that has a whole variety of fun songs!

Today, I met with a personal trainer and got signed up to meet once a month. I pretty much know what to do and have a set routine I do, but I thought it'd be good to follow up with someone and to also get new ideas of ways to tone up and such. It'll be good for me!! If I could drop about 10 pounds and get more lean, I'd be a happy girl! Hope it'll help!!