Whew. Shaky after working out.

bench press, 8# dumbbells, 3 sets, 20/15/12
rows, both arms at same time, 8# dumbbells, 2 sets, 5/5
standing "rows" with resistance band, 2 sets, 15/15
military press, 8# dumbbells, 3 sets, 15/10/10
swissball crunches, 2 sets in the AM, 15/15, then 2 sets during w/o, 15/10
squats, with 8# dumbbells this time, 2 sets, 10/8
triceps press, 5# dumbbell, 2 sets per arm, each 10/10
sumo deadlifts, 8# dumbbells, 2 sets, 10/8

followed by 40 minutes cardio, only 7.4 miles

I felt like I was going to crash and burn right at 31 minutes into cardio, made a bargain with myself that if I would just stay on for the last 9 minutes I could take it at an easier but steady pace.

I'm pleased that I did more crunches today, and added weight to the squats. I don't feel like either of the "row" type moves are hitting where I want to hit. I feel them more in my clavicle area, front shoulders, and I really want to work my shoulder blade area, in large part to retain my posture and not get an old lady slump... I can do a standing "pulling weeds" (not bent over) move without weights and feel more working in that area than I seem to with the weights. Not sure what to do about this.

I definitely feel improved strength in my legs, mild improvement although *no* signs of muscle or firmness in my abs, and maybe some slight strength returning to my arms.

Lene'