We had our two NOLS Southwest Outdoor Educator Courses arrive at the base today. They spent the day getting all of their clothing and equipment they needed for two weeks of backpacking. They bagged food, pulled the fuel they will need for their stoves and started to prepare classes that they will be teaching in the field. It was a busy day... in the rain. It rained all day here which was a great thing for our beautiful chunk of the Sonoran desert... though once again the desert dog was pissed off!
Today's quote is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow:
"The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain."
Workout: Back
Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute each.
TRX Rows
Trunk Twists
Barbell Good Mornings
Abdominal Crunches
Weight Training:
Pull-Up, 5 sets of maximum repetitions to failure
(Primary muscles worked: Latissimus dorsi, infraspinatus, teres major and minor)
Upright Barbell Row, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Upper trapezius, deltoids, biceps brachii)
Bent Over Dumbbell Row, 3 sets of 6-10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Latissimus dorsi)
Dumbbell Pullover, 3 sets of 6-10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Latissimus dorsi)
Have a Great Day!!
It has rained everyday in the Washington DC area since we arrived three days ago. It doesn't really bother me that much, but when you are a desert dog it isn't easy. We found Ocho in the desert and he has lived in the desert for all of his life. We do make forays to other climates like our holidays in DC, but for the most part he has been used to the desert. When most of your day is spent laying in the driveway, watching for intruders and enjoying 350 days of sun a year, three days of rain is a big deal. It will be nice when the Och can get even a glimpse of the sun again.
Today's quote is from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow:
"Into each life some rain must fall."
Workout: Shoulders and Triceps
Warm-Up:
Shoulder Circles, 30 repetitions in each direction out to the side, in front and overhead
Weight Training:
Dumbbell Push Press, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Deltoids, vastus lateralis, medialis and intermedius, rectus femoris)
Alternating Front Dumbbell Raise, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Anterior deltoids)
Dumbbell Side Raise, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Lateral deltoids, supraspinatus, trapezius)
Dumbbell Shoulder Shrug, 3 sets of 15 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Upper trapezius, scapulae levator)
Diamond Triceps Push-Up, 3 sets of 15 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Triceps brachii)
Dumbbell Triceps Extensions, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Triceps brachii)
Have a Great Day!
