This used to happen to me a lot more often when I hit the gym after work, but at 5:30 a.m., the weights or machines I want to use are usually available.
Today that simply wasn’t the case. Apparently it was Squat Rack Wednesday at the gym this morning because for the entire time I was at the gym, the two squat racks were occupied.
Ryan always says that when the weights or machines he wants to use are occupied, he takes it as a challenge to do a new exercise or think outside of the box. I look at it as a fantastic opportunity to walk by the weights several times, sighing in annoyance so they’ll stop hogging the machine and let me do my thing.
I’m just kidding, I promise!
I’ve tried to adopt Ryan’s tactic as well. This morning revamping my LiveFit leg workout a bit proved quite successful because I left the gym feeling like I got a great leg workout.
Links to descriptions of some of the moves:
- Walking Lunges with Medicine Ball Twist (<— Love this move)
- Step Ups
It was one of the best leg workouts I’ve had in quite some time.
Breakfast
When Ryan and I arrived home from the gym, we ate a quick breakfast before taking Sadie on a walk around the neighborhood.
I topped two toasted Van’s waffles with muenster cheese, raspberry jelly and two fried eggs.
For some reason the cheese tasted extra delicious this morning. Mmm!
Of Possible Interest
- 20 Minute Intense Workout from Bob Harper (FitSugar.com)
- How to Choose the Right Workout Shoe (RealSimple.com)
- The Best Healthy Breakfast Bars (FitnessMagazine.com)
Question of the Morning
- What do you do when you’re unable to do the workout you originally planned? Throw in the towel? Try out something new?
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