Love a good shoulder workout!

I’ve been following the gorgeous Dana Linn Bailey lately and really wanted to try this shoulder workout.  I did it last night at the gym and loved it!  I did five sets: 5kg, 7kg, 10kg, and two at 15kg.  Because of using the same weight for the full quad-set, I decided to start very light as I wasn't sure what I could maintain, especially with the front raises.  Next time I’ll work up from 10kg and see where I'm at by set four :-).  This is a little video of my 10kg set.  No wonder DLB’s delts are like they are, she does her sets at 38.5kg, gulp! 

Today my head has been in a strange space and I need to shake it.  I’m sure we all have days like this, where we know what we want and where we want to go, but recognise that there are a number of bloody big mountains to climb before we get there.  Fitness-wise I have been for a walk in the fresh air and sunshine but that’s about it today.  Being in a mental funk can affect so many other aspects of your day, don't you think?  An early night might be what I need, and tomorrow I'm going out for a big bush walk / run which I really need before going back to work next week.  Being out in nature is so good for the soul!  

Be kind; to yourself and others :-D xxx

Keeping it real

Being with my kids is so good for my soul.  This is the last week we are on holiday together so it’s all about keeping it real.  Although I am keeping up with a decent amount of training, there is also a lot of hanging out, playing games, beaching and eating :-) 

Training today was chest and shoulders:

Dumbbell incline bench press 12.5 – 15kg

Dumbbell front raises 5kg

Chest press – supine bench press machine 50kg

Chest press – incline bench press machine 40kg

Make the most of your PT sessions; it is difficult to push yourself to the next level, and there is always more knowledge to be gained.

I finished off with a 7km run and the all-important stretch.  Don’t forget to stretch people!  xx