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11-05-2007, 02:29 PM | #1 |
twatfaced two legged bumhole
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Red joined a local club last week and had a meeting with a personal trainer today. They did some basic stuff (push-ups, crunches) to get a basal level of fitness, then made him a work out plan. He was a little depressed with how out of shape he is...but hopefully he'll be posting here in short order.
Do you guys have a specific plan, log, etc. or just kind of do whatever is open?
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11-05-2007, 02:31 PM | #2 |
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I waited in all day today for a call that didn't come, so didn't do Water Workout as planned. So it should be:
Tuesday - Gym Wednesday - Gym (got an appointment at the time I usually take classes) Thursday - Yoga Friday - Water Workout Saturday - Rest Sunday - Gym And a sneaky peak at the scales to see how I'm doing. I did notice I was able to take the hill up to Blackheath on Saturday pretty much in my stride. It's almost San Franciscan in its grade, and it still takes effort, but not stupid-effort.
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11-13-2007, 11:06 AM | #3 |
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And now for something completely different!
Last Sunday It took me an hour to complete the following.
five rounds of ten kipping "commando" pullups (this just means one hand was palm out, one hand palm in), ten (five each leg) fourcorner one leg assisted squats, ten (five each side) side clean and jerks with a 24kg kettlebell, ten bench jump. about five mins rest between each round. I've been working on this for about two months. My primary goal is to be able to do a dead hang strict pullup someday. I get this routine in maybe twice a week.
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11-13-2007, 12:24 PM | #4 |
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Sunday I went extra heavy on the lats and biceps. I did less weight, but 4 sets of burn outs on the pecs...
I felt it all day monday....'course it had been a week since i'd gotten to the gym, so i was off pace. We did a 1/2 hour on the treadmill and swam for another. going back today....I think I'll increase weights and do less reps today.
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11-13-2007, 02:38 PM | #5 |
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Way to go! I went back today after a small reprieve. need to build that habit again. What is it......16 days to supposedly build a habit?
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11-16-2007, 06:55 PM | #6 |
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I workout 5-6 times a week. Spin, eliptical, weights, abs etc. I can honestly say I am in the best shape of my life at 44!
I haven't read this entire thread so this may have already been mentioned but does anyone here have the Les Mills Programs at their gyms? |
11-17-2007, 03:56 AM | #7 | |
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11-17-2007, 08:37 AM | #8 |
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got to the gym 4 times this week!
sunday, tues, weds, friday. I'm starting to feel very strong. like bull. |
11-17-2007, 09:42 AM | #9 |
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fenced tourney Sunday
practiced Monday mtn bike Wed (lights in dark) sinus blew up.... feel weak like kitten
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11-18-2007, 03:19 PM | #10 |
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I'm hungry
Every workout is harder than the last (my heart stubbornly works around 130 unless I pitch a fit - should be 135) I'm not losing weight or mass Without a camera to show otherwise I am getting paranoid Have a reassessment at the gym on Tuesday, until then I am restricting my diet - doesn't help that I had roast lamb today, but HM was lovely to cook it and I know he misses Sunday lunch. Trouble is I am losing faith - all I can see is me in the mirror every day and how hard I am working just to maintain this, this that anyone would wake up screaming at! Sorry. Feeling sorry for myself. Will work harder this week, whatever hellish design Lewis gives me.
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11-18-2007, 04:10 PM | #11 |
Esnohplad Semaj Ton
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SG, plateaus are natural. Just mix it up and keep pushing. You'll get over this flat spot and see progress again.
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11-20-2007, 11:48 AM | #12 | |
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In that last 2 months of healthier eating and increased running, I haven't lost any weight, but a pair of jeans I wouldn't wear to work because they were too tight have made it back into the rotation (2 more to go...) Keep at it! Remember the big picture, this is a lifelong change.
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11-18-2007, 05:42 PM | #13 |
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Don't forget how far you've already come, SG. The beginning was hard too, but you're already well past it, and soon you'll be well past this point too. Keep giving your body the love it deserves!
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11-18-2007, 06:10 PM | #14 |
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You have the main ingredient Sundae Girl. Attitude and a drive to succeed. That has already put you on the pathway to your destination. Be careful restricting your diet. If you must, restrict it to the right things and not starving yourself. You will get there. I admire your tenacity.
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11-18-2007, 06:45 PM | #15 |
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Keep pushing SG it is totally natural for your body to try to maintain. Look for something different to do but keep your present routine intact. You are kicking butt, you just can't see it from close up.
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