Archive for the 'Training Journal' Category

Crossfit WOD Aug. 30/10

Monday, August 30th, 2010

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 [...]

June 18/10: CrossFit WOD plus a Boxing lesson…WHAT A WORKOUT!!!

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Ten rounds, each for time of: 100 meter Sprint Rest 90 seconds followed by 20 minutes of skipping, and stretching on the Power Plate. Then an hour of boxing lesson. This was my first boxing lesson and I got my butt kicked.  I had no idea striking the pads could be so tough.  What a [...]

The workout of the day

Friday, February 12th, 2010

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

Monday, August 24th, 2009

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

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

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

Friday, July 17th, 2009

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

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

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

Friday, June 19th, 2009

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.