Get into the Groove

Saturday, March 22;

I apologize for the 1980's Madonna reference, but I couldn't resist. How appropo? Nearly two full weeks away from the blue room and this girl makes a return. Jerry and I have worked out a deal where I tell him when I'll be in and he'll come up with a shoulder friendly routine. Sweet right? You'd think... but I find myself huffing and swearing so much more with my specialized workouts. The words of encouragement are enough to drown out my complaining.

Funny thing about complaining.. I was watching Sunday Morning today and there was a piece about complaining. There's a church in Kansas City, MO that has created a "complaint free zone" and they are marketing it! (Gotta love capitalism) The goal is to go 21 days without complaining. They have these purple bracelets, which are similar to the Live Strong bracelets. Every time you complain you move the bracelet from one arm to the other. The church actually mails out the bracelet across the world. The goal is to have 1% of the world's poplution sporting the purple arm band. The thought is if that many people are cutting back on the complaints then there would be a significant decline in negativity.

There are books and websites to go along with the "No Complaints" mission.. Check it out.
http://ccunitykc.org/

Warmup:
4 rounds of...
30 secs hollow rocks
30 secs superman
30 secs side shuffles
30 secs shoulder warmup exercise

Workout:
Part 1:
2 mins max reps
3 mat box jumps with 10lb weight vest
Total: 50 (timing was a little off on this one, but a good shock to the system)

1 min rest

Part 2:
2 mins max reps
Situps with 10lb weight vest on ab mat
Total: 51

1 min rest

Part 3:
2 mins max reps
4 mat box jump (no weight vest)
Total: 25

1 min rest

Part 4:
2 mins max reps
Situps on ab mat
Total: 54

Part 5:
Deck Squat Ladder
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (Right & Left leg)
Total time: 11:40

Diet Coke update: Diet Coke free for 4 weeks and 4 days. I do have to admit that I went to Gino's to get a Philly Cheesesteak. I ordered a root beer. God strike me down!