I don't think we lose conditioning that fast. My strength is okay, but not great. I haven't been eating all that well. Too much junk. Plus, not enough (or quality) sleep. I think those last two are key. Of course, it all adds up to a lack of motivation (or is that the cause?). Anyhow, the factors all add up to "blah." I'm better today. Raring to go!
Today's a fat loss day. Low cal, low carb. Try to burn lots of calories. I did that.
The details are unimportant, but I did a lot. The goal was to do sets of 15-20 reps in a big ol' circuit, never to failure, but 2-3 short. 3 rounds or more of each circuit (C).
C1: Hang Cleans, Narrow Pushups on bench, Goblet Squats, BB BO Rows
C2: Lunges, Mixed Grip Pulldowns, RDLs, Wide Pushups on bench
C3: Leg Extension, Standing Calf Raise, Wall Curls, GHR (but, not 20. More like 5).
I just kept doing stuff until I was outta time or energy. No rest except walking time.
Side note. 24 Hour got a GHR machine. Not the best, but it's better than the ones on the floor. I can do 5. Not good. The funny part was watching the trainers get the lightbulb over their heads. I guess they thought it was just a lame back extension machine.
Today's a fat loss day. Low cal, low carb. Try to burn lots of calories. I did that.
The details are unimportant, but I did a lot. The goal was to do sets of 15-20 reps in a big ol' circuit, never to failure, but 2-3 short. 3 rounds or more of each circuit (C).
C1: Hang Cleans, Narrow Pushups on bench, Goblet Squats, BB BO Rows
C2: Lunges, Mixed Grip Pulldowns, RDLs, Wide Pushups on bench
C3: Leg Extension, Standing Calf Raise, Wall Curls, GHR (but, not 20. More like 5).
I just kept doing stuff until I was outta time or energy. No rest except walking time.
Side note. 24 Hour got a GHR machine. Not the best, but it's better than the ones on the floor. I can do 5. Not good. The funny part was watching the trainers get the lightbulb over their heads. I guess they thought it was just a lame back extension machine.
Looks like an opportunity to offer "Train the Trainer" sessions....Make 'em pay to get a clue.
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Long day, but I dragged my sorry butt down to the garage.
DB Snatch, 42lbs, 3x15, each hand
Sandbag Shouldering, 100lbs, 4x10
Med Ball Slams, 100 slams for time. 3m, 53s. (last time was 4m, 24s on 8/26)
I'm sure that workout really improved your reputation with the neighbors:
"What's he doing?"
"Dunno, looks like he's trying to break open that bag by throwing it on the floor."
"Well he's been at it for three minutes. Can't he see it's not working?"
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Just curious, do you alternate shoulders on the sandbag shouldering?
correct.
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I'm sure that workout really improved your reputation with the neighbors:
"What's he doing?"
"Dunno, looks like he's trying to break open that bag by throwing it on the floor."
"Well he's been at it for three minutes. Can't he see it's not working?"
What's funny is that it looks like a basketball (only it's soft and weights 10lbs). So, they probably don't know wtf I'm up to.
Some guy did walk by during the sandbag shouldering, which probably looks really dumb. Hoist a bag onto your shoulder, drop it, repeat 9 more times. Why would someone do that?
Long day, but I dragged my sorry butt down to the garage.
DB Snatch, 42lbs, 3x15, each hand
Sandbag Shouldering, 100lbs, 4x10
Med Ball Slams, 100 slams for time. 3m, 53s. (last time was 4m, 24s on 8/26)
So let's see - if someone was watching this from a distance they'd see you lifting something heavy over your head, then dump the body on the ground where you can beat it into a pulp. Serial killer training at its finest.
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ahaha my neighbors think i'm crazy between sled dragging, pylos and med ball work
I was ready to pull my sled down the street and they just went and retarred it. I'm not ready to scratch up our beautiful new street and take the heat for it. Damn.
With the sandbag, med ball, and popping up and down like a hari krishna (often in the same routine), I'm already labeled a freak.
Tonight's workout is brought to you by Diet Dr. Pepper. Wouldn't you like to be a pepper, too?
A: DB Snatch
55x3x Each Hand
65x3x EH
75x3x EH
85x2x EH
95x1x EH
105x1 (Right Only)
105x1 (RO)
100x1 (RO)
95x1x EH
85x6x EH
85x6x EH
Your log is sooo great! It's got a little of everything and never a dull moment.
FWIW I think you should post a note on the community board and offer to partner with anyone else looking to get in shape. You could convert your entire neighborhood! (and talk them into buying the expensive home gym equipment you'd like access to)
What...those voices in your head are telling you to take a walk in the rain with a backpack of 25# on your rest day?
It was a voice on the phone. He didn't mention rain, but if I'd posted that I didn't go for a walk because of rain, I'd of heard about that here, too. Right? Right? Yeah. See?
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I was going to say "no rest for the wicked" but then I checked google and it appears that neither the wicked nor the weary are to be allowed to rest.
It was a voice on the phone. He didn't mention rain, but if I'd posted that I didn't go for a walk because of rain, I'd of heard about that here, too. Right? Right? Yeah. See?
Oh, I didn't realize that someone calls you and TELLS you your workouts and then reads your log to make sure you did what he says. Okay, nevermind, carry on. Not weird at all. No rest for the weary.
Oh, I didn't realize that someone calls you and TELLS you your workouts and then reads your log to make sure you did what he says. Okay, nevermind, carry on. Not weird at all. No rest for the weary.
It's not really the workouts. But there's a conference call that I attend every week. We talk about nutrition, fat loss, etc. Just doing more activity, even on a rest day, was suggested.
So they say don't take a complete rest day? Instead do some easy cardio? Is that just to burn extra calories or is it to assist in recovery? Interesting.
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