Brie Fit

Seriously, bananas.  It was pouring on my way to work this morning and pouring on my way home.   Maybe it shopped at some point; my office is windowless and I wouldn’t know.  But I don’t think so.

It was tough getting my ass to the gym after work today.  When it looks like this on Friday at 5:05 pm (pouring rain, much darker than it actually looks in this picture), after not having a REAL weekend in two weeks,  you can actually hear your jammies and a pizza screaming your name at home. 

Thankfully, I had a secret weapon.

I printed out Susan’s Leg Killer, Part II workout and brought it along for the ride!

I wound up doing….

5 minutes on the spin bike to warm up

Sumo Squats:

15 @ 45 pounds

10 @ 60 pounds

8 @ 75 pounds

10 @ 60 pounds

15 @ 45 pounds

(Misread the final few directions—oh well!  I’d increase this weight next time I do it…it wasn’t quite enough for me.)

Straight-leg deadlift:

4 sets, 15 @ 40 pounds

Superset X 3

Step-ups:

15 @ bodyweight (would weight this next time, too)

Dumbbell shoulder press:

15 @ 20 pounds (the Roman chair in my gym has gone missing.  Hmm.)

Superset X 3

Walking lunge:

20 at bodyweight

Hamstring ball curls:

Bodyweight

Superset X 3

Calf raises:

15 at bodyweight on Bosu ball (awkward)

Side-lying leg raises:

15 at bodyweight

My legs feel appropriately jellied right now.  I really liked all the bodyweight exercises!  It’s 100% possible to get a good strength training workout without lifting a single weight.  Just ask Mr. Walking Lunge or Ms. Squat Jump.

I am so looking forward to tomorrow—I’m planning on sleeping late, getting a haircut and my brows done, and going to a delicious and romantic dinner out with Tim.

What’s your favorite bodyweight exercise?  I love lunges…walking, jumping, reverse, all of them!