Amanda's Post Pregnancy Workouts

Originally Posted by ajarvis

April 16th

"Spa Ball" class. It was OK.

What is "spa ball"? Is it one of those fat-lady workouts that makes you feel like you didn't work out?

[gymgirl]

Originally Posted by pierini

What is "spa ball"? Is it one of those fat-lady workouts that makes you feel like you didn't work out?

I was wondering the same thing. spa and workout...that's an oxymoron in my book.

congrats on the job!

[ajarvis]

It's a class specifically made for my gym "Spa Lady" I'm pretty sure every gym has one

It was kind of like one of those fat-lady classes lol. I really thought it was going to be better. I used the heaviest medicine ball, and heaviest bar, but it was more like a light workout. Oh well. Now I just know not to take it again. I got a better workout in the half hour class I did on Thursday!

[ajarvis]

****Warning any men squeamish about female problems read no further****


So I didn't make it to the gym yesterday as I got my first postpartum AF. Had no tampons etc. by the time we got home it was too late to get him to daycare. Odd thing though. I am famished!! I'm going to post in the Women's fitness section as well, but is this normal? I can't stop eating. I'm afraid it's going to take away from everything I've been doing. I checked last week at one point and I was down to 160.04lbs! Plus I can almost fit comfortably into a size 8

Anyways. Off to the gym today lol

[gymgirl]

I'm a girl and all, but I suck at female anatomy and such...what is AF?

It is normal to be famished around TOTM, if you are worried about how it will affect your goals, try snacking on higher fat (good fat obviously) foods. Avacados, nuts, nut butter etc...Also maybe you can plan your cheat days/meals around TOTM so that way you are fulfilling those cravings but you don't have to feel guilty about it.

[ajarvis]

Good idea with the cheat days around TOTM. This is just my first one since having Julian so it surprised me. I'll do that in the future!

[ajarvis]

April 18th

3mile run 28:45

Bench Press: 80lbs 8 reps 90lbs 6 reps 100lbs 4 reps 110lbs 4 reps
One arm rows: 27.5lbs 8 reps 32.5lbs 6 reps 37.5lbs 6 reps

Bicep curls (DBS) 22.5lbs each hand - 8 reps 45lbs (BB) 6 reps 25lbs 4 reps
Skullcrushers 25lbs 8 reps
Tricep extension 15lbs 6 reps
Skullcrushers 35lbs 6 reps

Shoulder Press 20lbs 8 reps 22.5lbs 6 reps 25lbs 4 reps

[ajarvis]

April 19th

WOD "Michael"
800 metres = approximately .5mile
.5 mile 4:01
50 Back Extensions
50 Situps
.5 mile 3:58
50 Back Extensions
50 Situps
.5 mile 4:18
50 Back Extensions
50 Situps

Total time 33:00 (approximately) I don't know the exact seconds.

[minime]

that is a great time for Micheal amanda! Its not far off my best ever time which almost killed me (i have not had a date with him since)

[minime]

also, WOW for 110lb bench press! you are so strong!

[ajarvis]

Thanks! After Michael I didn't feel strong! I felt SO out of shape!

[minime]

oh i think we all feel like that after micheal.. hehe.. actually all crossfit workouts make me feel like that!

[ajarvis]

Yea, That's what they're good for!

Saturday April 21st

Squat 85lbs 8 reps 105lbs 6 reps 125lbs 4 reps 135lbs 4 reps
Alternating Lunges 50lbs 16 reps
Deadlift 85lbs 8 reps 105lbs 4 reps, 4 reps
Feet on ball leg lefts.. 12 reps - really isolates the hamstrings!
Leg Press 70lbs 12 reps 120lbs 8 reps 170lbs 8 reps 220lbs 8 reps 240lbs 8 reps - when I got to 240, and it was still easy I stopped lol.
Bench Press 90lbs 8 reps 6 reps
One arm Bent over row 42.5lbs 8 reps 6 reps

[ajarvis]

Monday April 23rd

Shoulder Press 15lbs 12 reps 20lbs 10 reps 25lbs 8 reps
Front Raise 8lbs 12 reps 10lbs 10 reps 15lbs 8 reps
Lateral Raise 5lbs 12 reps 8lbs 10 reps 10lbs 8 reps
Tricep Kickback 10lbs 12 reps 12lbs 10 reps 15lbs 8 reps
Bicep Curl 15lbs 12 reps 20lbs 10 reps 25lbs 8 reps
Dips Bodyweight 8 reps 30lbs assistance 12 reps
Attempted bodyweight pullup - got halfway up
30lbs assisted pullup 2 reps
60lbs assisted pullup 12 reps
Tricep Pushdown machine 50lbs 8 reps 70lbs 12 reps 90lbs 12 reps
Cable Bicep Curl 50lbs 12 reps 10 reps 60lbs 8 reps
Overhead Tricep extension Cable 40lbs 12 reps 10 reps 50lbs 8 reps
Machine Shoulder Press 50lbs 12 reps 60lbs 10 reps 8 reps

Was planning on doing the WOD but the gym was busy which is odd considering the time I went, and there was no where to do the wall ups and I didn't look up the substitution, cause it shouldn't have been a problem.

[.V.]

Hey Amanda. Great work you are doing.