• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Meet Ashley
  • Contact
  • Latest Instagram Posts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure Policy
  • Giveaways

With Ashley And Company

Entertainment, Geek, and Travel Site

  • Home
  • Entertainment
    • Marvel
    • Star Wars
    • Movies
    • Film Reviews
  • Film Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Disney
  • Travel

Mamavation Monday Working Out With Weights

July 9, 2012 By Ashley 6 Comments

 

Summer has been pretty busy so far. Aside from the 2 Week Challenge I have not been doing much in the way of working out, unless you consider running around like a crazy mom exercise! I have been in a plateau forever it seems but I know it is just the season of life I am in. September looks like it will mark the end of the non-existent gym time and I cannot wait to get back! Seriously, it felt like going through a detox coming off of the endorphin release of working out to going cold turkey. Sounds crazy right?

This week we are discussing working out/ training with weights. I am an avid fan of using weights in my fitness routine. In order to maximize my toning, I get my heart rate up with cardio first. Then I will hit the weights, keeping in mind I do at least 3 different machines/weight exercises per muscle group. I am tired and sweaty by the end but I haven't found anything that works better for me!

I usually stick to free weights for my upper body and hit the machines for the lower. Balancing on a balance ball while doing arm curls or triceps work will help tone your core too, win-win! The only downside to weight training, at least at the gym, is dealing with the guys. They like to strut around like roosters and make really weird noises. I ignore them or use them as a source of entertainment. I mean really? I didn't grunt that hard giving birth!

Usually I never post goals but I thought maybe if I put them out there for the world it would force me to attempt to keep them. *Breathe in* And…

DRINK MORE WATER – yeah that is the only one, why? Because I am a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad water drinker. So my goal this week is to drink at least 16oz a day. That is not a lot I know, especially compared to some of my other sisters in this community but for me it is huge! Lord help me…..

What are your favorite weight exercises?

 

*This post is sponsored by Omron and hosted by Mamavation โ€“ a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and Iโ€™m writing this to be entered into a giveaway

Filed Under: Mamavation Tagged With: fitness, mamavation, Working out

Previous Post: « Mamavation Monday- Working Out at Home
Next Post: Sesame Street 3rd Birthday Party Games and Activities »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Avatar for Pam GordonPam Gordon

    July 9, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    I tend to do dvd’s that have weight exercises in them, as I am not very knowledgeable about weight lifting. Good luck on the water goal ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  2. Avatar for Candy OlivaresCandy Olivares

    July 10, 2012 at 12:06 am

    What a fabulous post! My workouts have been non-existent since we left FL on June 20. I hate that I’m missing out on the 2 week challenge- Good for you that you did it! Way to go on the water goal- baby steps ๐Ÿ˜‰ We can do it together!!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for LindsayLindsay

    July 10, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    I absolutely love the weighted squat machine. It is, by far, my favorite machine in the gym.

    Reply
  4. Avatar for HananHanan

    July 10, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    I like doing free weights.

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Shannon @AriesMommyShannon @AriesMommy

    July 11, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I love free weights, it always makes me happy to see/hear about other women using them.

    Does your gym have a body pump class?

    Reply
  6. Avatar for CanoyFitnessCanoyFitness

    July 26, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    The squat! Full body exercise that really taxes the legs and the core, never a bad idea to have that exercise in your routine.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

Primary Sidebar

Meet Ashley

Avatar for CanoyFitnessAshley Saunders is a movie critic, writer, podcaster, and gamer from the Washington DC area who is always ready to travel.
Read More โ†’

Footer

Ambassador

Hershey Sweetest Families 2020

My Favorites

Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse Review
Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves Giveaway
The Little Mermaid Review
The Boogeyman Movie Review
Hailee Steinfeld and Shameik Moore Interview Across the Spider-Verse
Tite Kubo Coming To Krew beInside

Copyright © 2023 ยท With Ashley And Company