It’s the worst weather in history today, after an awesome day yesterday. I braved the wind and impending rain, and went out for some stairs, hill sprints, etc. It was freezing!!! Of course I warmed up pretty well, but on the way home it started raining. I considered calling Damien to pick me up but figured by the time he got there I’d be nearly home anyway. Felt good after I’d finished! I need to go back to my one day training, one day cardio regime (unless it’s a walk, that doesn’t really count) as it’s the only way my body recovers. I really notice how difficult it is to get my heart rate up, even though I am pushing it, when my legs are fatigued. Today they were fresh and I got some good numbers. Speaking of heart rate, I did an awesome workout yesterday. I’m into week 4 of it so the reps have reduced significantly, whilst at the same time sets have increased. So I started with supersets of Incline Smith Press (Smith only because I had no spot) and Lat Pulldown – 12 sets of 3 reps – basically going from one to the other. Followed this up with 6 sets of the following giant set:
See Saw Press (alternating shoulder press) – 5 reps
DB Iron Cross – 6 reps
Close Grip Pulldown – 5 reps
My heart rate was climbing to the high 160′s after each of these giant sets. Workout was all over in 25 mins.
By the way, one would think being a machine, that the Lat Pulldown exercise would be pretty much a no-brainer to perform but it is one of the most abused pieces of equipment I’ve seen! Some of the form used on this machine is horrifying! I don’t think many people actually get much of a back workout. The amount of times I see the bar being pulled right down to the waist area is amazing. Keep your shoulders back, pull to the chest and squeeze the back!! It would of course be helpful if there were gym instructors around to show members how to perform exercises the right way.
Right, off my little soapbox. Onto exciting news – for me anyway. Our Mexican Riviera holiday is all booked! Finished the last booking yesterday – just some accomo in LA for a one night layover before our flights to Cancun. Thought we may go to Universal Studios, even though I have been there 2 times before, Damien hasn’t been. But, we may just decide to go check out Venice Beach or Santa Monica instead – the subway is just across the road apparently so we can decide at the last minute. Here is where we are staying in Cancun, for the last 3 nights of our holiday. All you can eat and drink included – it will be a test to come home in decent shape 
They have a super duper fitness centre there though so there are no excuses!
I just ordered a Mexico travel guide on the net so I can check out some cool things to see and do. We can reserve our cruise day trips already, but I have no clue so I need to read up!
Not long until I jet off to the Goldy – I am looking forward to some retail therapy while there, and of course, catching up with some friends and clients as well as checking out the hot bods of 2008 at the INBA titles.
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