Happy Tuesday! I hope every survived Monday [smiling if possible]. If you watched the Bruins last night, no way you didn't go to bed smiling. WHAT A GAME. I vouch that last night's game was among the best hockey games I have ever seen. Both teams were on absolute fire, execution on both sides was impressive [besides a few lost breakaway opportunities] and the intensity made me want to dance around my apartment. Thomas killed it, personal MVP of the night. It has been hard for me to get back into hockey after the NHL strike, but I can now say that my love for hockey is well on it's way to recovery post broken hockey-heart. Can't wait for the rest of the series! NBA playoffs have gotten interesting as well...underdog victories always trigger my interest. Again, great month to be a sports fan. WOOHOO!
Last night after work I hit the gym for my weekly muscle beach workout. I'm so used to doing bis and tris in the morning that I don't remember how incredibly busy the gym gets during the after-work rush. Every man living in my hood must have been on the same lifting schedule. Luckily I am not a shy woman, and I claimed what I needed for my workout. A couple notes on gym etiquette when the gym is super busy:
- Don't claim a bench with your towel for more time than it takes to do a normal 3 set exercise, let others work in. And don't just leave your towel there for the duration of your workout in case you might need the bench again at some point, it is rude.
- Try to limit circuit training [unless you are using one machine] so that others can use the weights, machines etc...
- Try to use minimal 'toys' with the cable machines so others can use what they need. Do you really need the rope...and wide grip bar...and v-bar? Probably not, improvise!
- Be flexible. If you have your workout written down, see what is available and work with it! If you can't use what you need, you can always perform a similar exercise using different equipment. Tap into that creativity...
- Don't be lazy. Put everything back where it belongs even if you didn't find it there. Be the better person and keep the gym organized, it benefits everybody.
- Be aware and let others work in. Ignoring your surroundings and turning your music up super loud may seem like the best option, but remove your headphones, smile and try and make friends if someone looks like they are waiting. Next time you need to squat and all racks are taken or you need a quick spot, you can ask your new friends! Good lifting karma goes a long way
Last night's muscle beach workout:
Barbell skullcrushers: 3 x 10 @ 50lbs
Cable rope tricep extensions: 3 x drop sets [10-12 @ 40lbs, 10 @ 35lbs, 8-10 @ 30lbs, no rest]
Alternating dumbell bicep curls: 3 x 8 each @ 30lbs
Two arm cable bicep curl: 4 x 10 @ 25lbs each [curl opposite sides of cable machine in toward ear at the same time]
Not a ton of reps, but go heavy enough and your arms will feel like bricks. Literally and figuratively.
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