8/30/12 PF 30 Minute Express

I have to be honest–I had no plan to exercise today. But, my daughter asked to go to the gym today and she kinda talked me into at least doing the treadmill. I decided I would do the bike and was on the way there when I decided to check out the Express workout room.

I stayed.

You can ideally start anywhere in the room but it is set up with 20 numbered stations that you follow around the room. I really liked that it was well thought out using the bigger leg muscles progressing into smaller arm/shoulder muscles then core. This alternates with a “step station” to keep your heart rate up and get in your cardio as well.

Will I do it again? Absolutely!

BTW– I also signed up for a “design your own” (DYO) workout with a trainer session.

8/27/12–Recumbent Bike

Ok– so this is actually from a few days ago but…

I was short on time but wanted to do something before I took a nap for work (I work 12 hour nights) and wanted to make the most of my efforts….

Stats:

Time–20 minutes

Distance– 5.5 miles

Cals-92

Program– Interval 2 (short rest and longer work plateaus)

Resistance Level (RL) -3 for recovery and 5 for work

Avg speed–17.2-17.5 mph

Music– Podrunner @ 139 BPM “Easy does it”

BTW– my pedometer for work showed 3.7 miles for my shift as well !

Critique? Comments? Suggestions?