Essential Random Gym Thoughts Revisited...
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Did my kettlebell legs workout, 
this has illuminated the importance of single leg training. 10-15 second rep holds have my legs screaming 
Love the bands for my back workout
never going back to cables again
Def gonna get my
On this weekend tho
this has illuminated the importance of single leg training. 10-15 second rep holds have my legs screaming Love the bands for my back workout
never going back to cables again Def gonna get my
On this weekend tho
Son Goku
Great Sage Equalling Heaven
A Day:: passed out in the lobby now
Back Squat: 5x5 @ 300; 3x1 @ 325, 350, 375
Bench Press: 5x5 @ 230
Pendlay Row: 5x5 @ 200
Weighted Chin-ups: 2x5 @ 25; 2x3 @ 45; 2x1 @ 70, 90
Face Pulls: 3x10 @ 67.5
Decline Sit-ups: 3x10
That 1 mile run almost killed me.
Wanted to stop after 2 laps but this bad light brite got on the next machine so I couldn't bytch out.
Edit: One of the front desk dudes walked in and was like "damn, it's like a lot of B.O. in here
" talking to the other front desk dude. I'm like, "yeah that's me. Been in this bish like 3 hours, Imma hit the showers."
Back Squat: 5x5 @ 300; 3x1 @ 325, 350, 375
Bench Press: 5x5 @ 230
Pendlay Row: 5x5 @ 200
Weighted Chin-ups: 2x5 @ 25; 2x3 @ 45; 2x1 @ 70, 90
Face Pulls: 3x10 @ 67.5
Decline Sit-ups: 3x10
That 1 mile run almost killed me.
Wanted to stop after 2 laps but this bad light brite got on the next machine so I couldn't bytch out.Edit: One of the front desk dudes walked in and was like "damn, it's like a lot of B.O. in here
" talking to the other front desk dude. I'm like, "yeah that's me. Been in this bish like 3 hours, Imma hit the showers." 
I AM WE ARE
Banned
A Day:: passed out in the lobby now
Back Squat: 5x5 @ 300; 3x1 @ 325, 350, 375
Bench Press: 5x5 @ 230
Pendlay Row: 5x5 @ 200
Weighted Chin-ups: 2x5 @ 25; 2x3 @ 45; 2x1 @ 70, 90
Face Pulls: 3x10 @ 67.5
Decline Sit-ups: 3x10
That 1 mile run almost killed me.
Edit: One of the front desk dudes walked in and was like "damn, it's like a lot of B.O. in here
you was gone get at lite bright with the funk
you a bad man
I AM WE ARE
Banned
i'll have ya'll know me and baby girl made a mean ass smoothie this morning 
oatmeal
fruit
a lil yogurt
that mess was all over the kitchen counter
mrsnawlinsnfinest came out the bedroom and i took off running on her ass
babygirl gotta get her awarness up
we got the paint cursed off our ass
oatmeal
fruit
a lil yogurt
that mess was all over the kitchen counter
mrsnawlinsnfinest came out the bedroom and i took off running on her ass
babygirl gotta get her awarness up
we got the paint cursed off our ass
Son Goku
Great Sage Equalling Heaven
Course not. I was too
to try and holla. I've never seen her in the squat rack (
) so I woulda KIM unless she stopped me.Besides I was still sweating while I was running. It was only when I stopped moving and the sweat dried that the smell was
.
Couple of weeks later and I’m here...God I fukking hate the track but it's probably gonna put me in the best running shape I've ever been in a long time
Slower than I’d like but I’m getting there. Couldn’t even finish a mile without feeling like I was dying a couple of weeks ago.
Wish I could get an accurate HR reading with these things though
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Son Goku
Great Sage Equalling Heaven
Couple of weeks later and I’m here...
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Slower than I’d like but I’m getting there. Couldn’t even finish a mile without feeling like I was dying a couple of weeks ago.
Wish I could get an accurate HR reading with these things though
I AM WE ARE
Banned
I'm slowly getting more consistent with my cardio. weightvest days and 2/3 mile days are paying off
Son Goku
Great Sage Equalling Heaven
Couple of weeks later and I’m here...
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Slower than I’d like but I’m getting there. Couldn’t even finish a mile without feeling like I was dying a couple of weeks ago.
That wasn't no bullshyt, I really wanna know.
I can only speak to what works for me. Prior to this, the only time I run on the track is once a year. Outside of that, it's always on the treadmill. I typically would run 45 mins every other day. After December, I got complacent &
with my running. I know what I'm capable of so I know it doesn't take long to get back into decent shape but running on solid pavement + wind resistance is a different animal that will kick your ass. I got a new appreciation for it. I still prefer the treadmill because I find it easier to gauge my pace. It's not important right now because I'm just trying to get my endurance back up. I started the first week running between 1-1.5 miles. The next mile, I would sprint the straights, walk the curves. Did that for a few days. Then started making my way up to running 2 miles the following week. Did the same thing the following mile (straights and curves). I would say I've been running about 4 days a week on average for the past 2 1/2 weeks. Each day, try to do a little bit more than the previous day. Key is to not run that first mile like you own the track but just get your heart rate to a level where it's comfortable to run. Your core will be sore from the first few days if you're pushing yourself enough. That's fine. Just get the necessary rest. You'll get to the point, where you're running miles without stopping, even if it's a slow pace.
On a treadmill, I focus on time. On a track, I'm focusing on length. Either way, just choose one and don't worry about running too fast to start. One of the humps I had to get over is the mental fukkery of running around in a circle multiple times. You're dealing mental fatigue on top of the physical fatigue
. If you have another means of running outside, I'd take it. And I wouldn't gauge your progress with mine if you haven't been active with running before.Again, I'm still not at my peak here but it's a good start. To the point where I'm probably gonna start going to the track more now, even when the gym opens back up. I heard the Couch to 5K program is a good if you've been sedentary for a while, even though I've never used it. What's your fitness level at currently?
Gully Bull
Love Sponge
Completed with time to spar. Pretty gassed from running hills in the midday sun so I’ll prolly do my weightlifting at 5
Son Goku
Great Sage Equalling Heaven
I can only speak to what works for me. Prior to this, the only time I run on the track is once a year. Outside of that, it's always on the treadmill. I typically would run 45 mins every other day. After December, I got complacent &
I started the first week running between 1-1.5 miles. The next mile, I would sprint the straights, walk the curves. Did that for a few days. Then started making my way up to running 2 miles the following week. Did the same thing the following mile (straights and curves). I would say I've been running about 4 days a week on average for the past 2 1/2 weeks. Each day, try to do a little bit more than the previous day. Key is to not run that first mile like you own the track but just get your heart rate to a level where it's comfortable to run. Your core will be sore from the first few days if you're pushing yourself enough. That's fine. Just get the necessary rest. You'll get to the point, where you're running miles without stopping, even if it's a slow pace.
On a treadmill, I focus on time. On a track, I'm focusing on length. Either way, just choose one and don't worry about running too fast to start. One of the humps I had to get over is the mental fukkery of running around in a circle multiple times. You're dealing mental fatigue on top of the physical fatigue
Again, I'm still not at my peak here but it's a good start. To the point where I'm probably gonna start going to the track more now, even when the gym opens back up. I heard the Couch to 5K program is a good if you've been sedentary for a while, even though I've never used it. What's your fitness level at currently?
Dap + rep.
Current fitness level? Idk really. I haven't been sedentary since...I don't even know. I just don't really do cardio like I should. Pretty much been lifting weights non-stop since 2015 and doing cardio (running only) as an afterthought as energy levels permit. Current strength levels are at roughly 90% of my personal bests but endurance is almost historically low. Prolly running 20% slower than my all-time bests, but those runs were at much lower weights.
My metabolism is still so fast that if I do too much activity, I start to lose weight. Atm I cannot eat/drink enough to sustain the levels of activity I'd like to do. It's both a good and bad problem to have
.It sucks to feel
when lifting. I will take your advice and start trying to do better. Might have to go out and run again today 
.Despite how much I run, I hate it and always will. It's not something I'm naturally gifted at. It will always be a challenge. But that's part of the reason I must do itDap + rep.
Current fitness level? Idk really. I haven't been sedentary since...I don't even know. I just don't really do cardio like I should. Pretty much been lifting weights non-stop since 2015 and doing cardio (running only) as an afterthought as energy levels permit. Current strength levels are at roughly 90% of my personal bests but endurance is almost historically low. Prolly running 20% slower than my all-time bests, but those runs were at much lower weights.
My metabolism is still so fast that if I do too much activity, I start to lose weight. Atm I cannot eat/drink enough to sustain the levels of activity I'd like to do. It's both a good and bad problem to have
It sucks to feel
Ideally at my peak fitness level, I'm doing resistance training (45 minutes) + cardio for 30 minutes afterwards. I don't personally feel like I'm in shape if my cardio is trash. Be careful doing long cardio sessions if you're not trying to cut weight though. I'm rarely at the level where I'm content with my body to say "I'm good
" so it's not an issue for me. If you're not concerned about it, I say push yourself.Definitely look at couch to 5k.