How are you guys? I was M.I.A. yesterday because I worked a double shift (10:30am to close, first cut). I was cut by 10pm but Joe and I stayed to eat something and hang out for a bit.
I had planned on doing legs yesterday but I just couldn’t get myself out of bed before the long work day, so I just chalked it up as a rest day. Today I managed to squeeze in legs AND upper body. I started off as I usually do: abdominals. I had no idea what I was going to do and I just blurted out to Joe; “I’m going to do 500 bicycles!”. Well, I ended up doing just that! I completed 100, rested, and mixed other ab exercises in between before completing another set of 100, until I hit 500 bicycle crunches. By the last set my abs were on fire and I could barely finish, but I pushed myself. It felt great!
The gym is always so crowded on Saturday mornings so I wanted to do something simple but effective. I figured a one piece of equipment workout would do the trick. A barbell!
Full Body Barbell Workout
Repeat each set of exercises back to back 4 times (or as many sets as you can do), completing as many reps as possible. Choose a weight that is manageable for both exercises so you don’t have to switch barbells.
- barbell squats
- bent over barbell row
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- good mornings
- barbell clean and press
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- barbell deadlifts
- barbell chest press
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I actually ended up doing non-barbell exercises for the rest of my workout, but I’d recommend these two to finish off with arms.
- barbell bicep curls
- skull crushers (with barbell, for triceps)
I also through in some weighted calf raises at the end followed by 25 minutes on the bike. I have a feeling my entire body is going to be screaming at me tomorrow morning.
Breakfast
Okay, you guys might get sick of these soon, but……
Seriously, with all this Chobani, I can’t help but make delicious parfaits.
I layered granola with raspberry Chobani (um hello! I forgot how good this flavor is!), bananas, blackberries, and strawberries.
Absolutely delicious.
Now I am just sipping on some iced coffee before I start getting ready for work.
How nice is this weather? Joe and I are trying to figure out what we are doing tomorrow. We both need new running shoes so we were thinking about going into the city to Jack Rabbit and making a day out of it with dinner, etc. I’m definitely going to need them this month because……….
Training starts on my birthday – June 23rd! Surprise! It will be my first one!
- Do you have a good suggestion for a half marathon training plan for someone who hasn’t run one before, has only run 8 miles at the most, but is currently at a lull and only running about 5 miles max? I’ve researched a few so I have a good idea, but any suggestions would help!
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You can do so much with a barbell! I love good mornings! Most people hate them. You have to go slow and be careful but they are awesome!
Parfaits rock, I think Chobani should really come to Canada, I am dying to try their yogurt. Great barbell workout, that’s one piece of equipment I tend to neglect most of the time
Oh no! Can you not get it shipped or anything to Canada either?
Hm, that’s a good question. I’m actually not too sure!
Whoa good for you for getting in that full body workout. I managed 40 min of cardio this morning but couldn’t Bring myself to stay in the gym any longer on this beautiful Saturday! And wow congrats for signing up, a half marathon is on my bucket list but I applaud you for signing up and going for it!
I figured once I sign up I’ll force myself to train – I’ve been saying it for so long, I’m just going to do it!
Congrats! I’ve followed Hal Higdon’s novice training plan twice and it’s awesome.
My first half I ran more than 13 miles as my long run and finished in just under 2 hours. The second one my longest run was 11 miles but I ran around 30 miles a week, and beat my time by 10 minutes! So more miles and not too long of a long run work best from my experience. =)
Hmm that is interesting! I definitely need to experiment while training!
Hi Jillian,
I just recently found your blog and I am totally loving it. I am also a server/ bartender in a NYC restaurant, and am trying to figure out the next step in pursuing a career in a field related to health and nutrition. I know you said in an earlier post that you are struggling to balance out all of the different opportunities you are pursuing, but I think it’s really awesome that you are going for it.
Working a crazy restaurant schedule can be a good excuse to skip studying or the gym, but it looks like you are just powering through!
Hi Bianca! It’s definitely a struggle and like you said, the restaurant industry doesn’t help. We should meet up sometime in the city to chat!
Check out Hal Higdon online, there are some great training programs on there! Best of luck Jillian, you will do awesome!
Thanks Chelsea! I’ve seen his and I think that is probably what I’ll go with!
I’M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! and I highly recommend Hal Higdon. He’s what I used for my marathon!