Monday's Workout

Ladies, let's talk about working out! If you don't workout now & are not familiar with lifting weights & regular cardiovascular activity, you need to change that! Both cardio & weight training are crucial parts of living a Beautifully Fit life! Check out this link to read "5 Great Benefits of Cardio" on Bodybuilding.com.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/sclark85.htm

Now, check out this article about the health benefits of weight training!
http://www.musclemagfitness.com/training-and-fitness/training-tips/the-hidden-benefits-of-weight-lifting.html

Impressive huh?! Makes me want to stop blogging & get to the gym for my first leg day of the week!
I wanted to share the training program I am on with you. It's Jamie Eason's Live Fit Trainer. You can find it on Bodybuilding.com & I will post the link below but there are also lots of other training programs available on that site along with meal plans, recipes, protein powders & bars & so much more! It is a great site & one of my favorites! Check it out for all of your fitness needs!
Yesterday was the beginning of week 2 in Phase 2 of the Live Fit Trainer. There are 3 phases altogether. I am also posting the weights I lifted. Here is the workout:

Arms, Abs & Cardio

(1 minute rest between sets)

biceps:

barbell curl- 30 lbs 3 sets of 10 reps

*overhead cable curl- 15 lb 3 sets of 10 reps

*cable hammer curl w rope- 25 lbs 3 sets of 10 reps

alternate dumbbell hammer curls- 15 lb 3 sets of 10 reps

(*supersets-perform both exercises in a row, then rest for 1 minute. repeat twice)

triceps:

skullcrushers- 20 lb EZ bar 3 sets of 10 reps

seated dumbbell tricep press- 20 lb 3 sets of 10 reps

tricep pressdown w rope- 25 lbs 3 sets of 10 reps

abs:

(30 seconds rest between sets)

bicycle-3sets of 25 reps on each side

jacknife sit up- 3 sets of 10 reps

roman chair (knees to chest)- 3 sets of 10 reps

*30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical

To read more about Jamie Eason's Live Fit Trainer & to see if it may be something you want to try as well, check out the link below. It's the link to Phase 2, which is the phase I am on, so if you want to start, just go to phase 1 & start form the beginning! You can also search other training programs to find one that is just right for you, your goals & your level of fitness!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-phase-2.html