Non Scale Victories This Week
During last night's LIIFT 4 Shoulders workout, I saw an improvement over last weeks shoulder presses. I was unable to do the 2nd and 3rd sets last week overhead after about 3-4 presses. My left shoulder would literally fall like I'd lost all muscle control with 10 lb weights. Yesterday I used the same 10 lbs and it wasn't until the 7th rep on the second set that I started to feel bad fatigue but pushed through. On the third set my shoulders were shot but I was still able to push overhead even if slower. I pushed to fatigue but didn't have that dangerous muscle drop I had before. The zinnias I grew from seed are mostly in full bloom and I took some pics before cutting some to put in a little vase. What were your non scale victories so far this week? ==================== Get posts sent straight to your inbox on Follow It . Some posts may contain affiliate links that help keep this blog running at no cost to you. See the Disclaimer page for more info....
I've been wanting to get some compression shorts, I should really do something about it = )
ReplyDeleteGet on it girlie! I think you'll find that it will make a big difference in your intensity and how much you're able to do!
DeleteGreat tips. The compression shorts really have enabled me to step up my workouts. It's like night and day. Before compression shorts I couldn't do any plyo type exercises at all, not even a simple jumping jack, without the gut getting in the way. Now I can do burpees and all kinds of jumps, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe only other thing I would mention is that you also need to make sure that you replace the compression garments regularly because as much as I love my first pair, as I've lost weight they have obviously lost their ability to compress and I recently was feeling some of that hernia type pain so I knew it was time to go to the next size down before that got out of hand.
Excellent points hon! I've updated the post so people get the tip in case they don't read down here. I wish King Size still sold those compression shorts but you might be sized out of them anyway!
DeleteDoes a good sports bra count? I don't quite need anything else, but when I bought a better quality bra I found that I was able to comfortably go at higher intensity. I hadn't even realized that I was uncomfortable before.
ReplyDeleteYES! A good sports bra probably makes a big difference. I can't say the ones I use would be classified as good but I do need to invest in one but I guess I feel like if I'm going to keep losing in that area, I don't want to invest too much yet for myself. But yes, excellent point, a good sports bra can keep the girls in place and save yourself a black eye if you're very well endowed!
DeleteI sure do! If my workout pants aren't skin tight, then they ain't gonna work. Doesn't necessarily make for a good photo op, but it helps me move without worrying about problems from floppage (rubbing from movement is a big reason I wear them!). I've been fortunate that a lot of places now have compression pants for pretty cheap, but I do have a pair of UA compression shorts just in case things start to get too baggy.
ReplyDeleteI am a BIG fan of compression wear and good sports bras, especially when I run. I used to use cheapo bras, and I could get away with it by wearing two, but then I tried a good one and will never go back. I just try and get them on sale, helps a lot!
ReplyDeleteI don't wear compression gear for exercise (I overheat!), but I do wear a compression camisole everywhere else. I don't do much in the way of bouncy stuff, so I don't have too much trouble with 'the extra' at the gym. Another tip is to keep the core engaged. That doesn't eliminate the extra, but it sure does help!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I didn't know compression garments were for exercising. Unfortunately, I don't work out hard enough to need something like this (I suck--I'm about to start the 30 Day Shred though!), but I've always had a lot of discomfort when exercising because of breathing issues I have. I think that that's why I'm always afraid to work out hard, because I'm out of breath so easily. :/
ReplyDeleteWow, I have had that pain before and did not realize what it was. Thanks for the info. It never occurred to me to wear compression garments during exercise. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love this blog. No excuses. Here are solutions and encouragement. You are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI haven't worn compression undergarments because I could never find workout ones in my size. But looking at the link you provided reminded me that I do have girdle type things at home that I could possibly try as well. Thanks for the awesome tip! My stomach is the biggest issue (seems be to stretching and reforming like silly putty, I must say) and I know if I had some compression I'd have greater freedom of movement. I like it!
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