This season, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 50% of Canadians will gain at least 2lbs. An additional 10% of the population will pack on over 5lbs of weight. We all know how hard it is to stick to a diet during this time of year
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Week 3 done, and I’m feeling like a He-Man!
One of the guys I work with looked at the program that I’m doing and he noted that the weight I push with my legs isn’t conducive with the weight I push upper-body wise. I should mention that when I was 23 I had a fairly serious back injury. I’m way better now, but I’m just a little cautious of throwing up too much weight to quickly. With this program, I figure I plateau a couple of times with the upper-body and my lower-body will maintain gains and eventually the weight will balance out proportionately.
Training Journal: 5/3/1 Training 2 week program
Last blog, I discussed Jim Wendlers 5/3/1 Strength program, this blog will discuss my starting weights and my overall impressions so far.
The first thing I had to do was discover my one rep max. When figuring this out, Jim suggests picking a 1 rep max you think you can do, and then subtract that by 10%. Why? This program is designed for you to achieve results over a year span. Push yourself to hard to fast and you will plateau quicker and burn-out. This isn’t a sprint but a marathon. Leave your ego at the door.
Crossfit WOD Aug. 30/10
With a 45 pound barbell, 21-15- and 9 reps for time of: Turkish Get-ups, alternating arms Sots press (16:05) Click Image Below – for example of barbell Turkish get-up Click Image Below – example of sots press using kettlebels. “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses–behind the lines, in the gym, and [...]
The workout of the day
Warm-up 3 sets x 15 TRX body weight chest press Chest Dumbbell press x 3 sets 160lbs x 15, 180lbs x 10 200lbs x 12 TRX body weight flys 3 sets x 15 Back T-bar rows 3 x sets 90lbs x 15 135lbs x 12 170lbs x 10 Bent over rows (functional trainer) 3 x [...]
Overcoming the obstacle
For the last few weeks I have been on the diet I had planned and a new workout strength routine catered to swimming specific training. Including leg press, leg extension, leg curl, ab exercises, push ups and rotator cuff exercises. I was also doing 5-10 mins of cardio before and after the work outs as a warm up and cool down routine.
Fitness Town Exercise Video Series: Dumbell Press on a Stability Ball
Dumbbell presses on a stability ball (gymball) are an excellent way to work the chest, triceps, and core. To learn how to complete this exercise watch the below video from the Fitness Town Wellness E-zine Training Section.
Fitness Town Exercise Video Series: Lying Leg Raises on a bench
Lying leg curls are an excellent way to target the abdominal region with emphasis on the lower abdominal area. To learn how to complete this exercise watch the below video from the Fitness Town Wellness E-zine Training Section.
Rediscovering My Motivation
Over a year and a half ago, I was in a serious car accident that changed everything and left me injured indefinitely. It changed my plans both in the present and the future… After the accident my work out routine stopped and my motivation was lost, until someone turned to me and asked me what am I [...]
My 20 week contest preparation journey
Last Sunday (June 7th 09) I started making changes in my diet and training to start getting ready for my next natural bodybuilding show. By the time I hit the stage it will have been almost 2 and a half years since my last show. I am hoping to show some great improvements in muscle development and conditioning.
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