Made a video of todays workout. We put over an hour in the small gym today.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
workout 14
- I had planned to just workout at home today. And thats pretty much what I did until the Patriots laid a big turd on the field. I worked arms, shoulders, and back in my living room with my barbells. I spent about 45 minutes just lifting. And the plan was to stay home and watch both playoff games. that is, until, the patriots made the game really uninteresting. At halftime, I went and did an hour of cardio at the big gym. 20 minutes on the treadmill. 20 minutes on the stairs. and 20 minutes on that running machine where you put your feet in the holders (it was near an open tv, so I took it). After 15 minutes of abs, I went home.
- On the way out, I found this. Sounds fun.
- I just pre-ordered my tickets to "tooth fairy" starring Dewayne Johnson. I rarely see any of the "picture of the year" nominations. this year, Im going to get ahead of the curve. that movie looks great!
- and Im going to the Super Bowl this year. Never been. Excited.
- On the way out, I found this. Sounds fun.
- I just pre-ordered my tickets to "tooth fairy" starring Dewayne Johnson. I rarely see any of the "picture of the year" nominations. this year, Im going to get ahead of the curve. that movie looks great!
- and Im going to the Super Bowl this year. Never been. Excited.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
workout number 1-3
- I woke up at 9am today. Which is pretty early on a weekend for me. My big goal for the day was to clean my grill. However, I didnt know it was going to take 2 hours to do. There has got to be something better to use than dishwashing liquid and dish sponges. thats what i used. 2hrs and 3 cut fingers later, I was done. Then I cooked some turkey burgers.
- I watched Up In The Air today (George Clooney). I was hooked up with it on DVD, so I threw on my pink snuggie and spent a couple hours in my chair catching a movie. It was good. I didnt know what to expect, or even really what it was about except for Clooney flying lots of places. Big Twist. Feel good. The End. Good Movie.
- I also have The Hurt Locker on DVD and may watch that tonight. I had no idea what that was about until about 3 hrs ago when I saw a commercial for it.
- My trainer Ahmad dropped his phone in his toilet yesterday, so I couldnt get a hold of him. And we didnt set a workout time for today. so I just went back to the pool today.
- I swam about 20 laps before my head starting pounding. I took off my cap and goggles off and did some pool sprints. The longer I went, the more my head hurt. About 30 minutes in, I had to call it a day. I went to lay in the hot tub and rest... but I got real nauseas. weird workout today. It took a little food and about 3 hrs before I started to feel a little better.
- But I did get my workout in
- I watched Up In The Air today (George Clooney). I was hooked up with it on DVD, so I threw on my pink snuggie and spent a couple hours in my chair catching a movie. It was good. I didnt know what to expect, or even really what it was about except for Clooney flying lots of places. Big Twist. Feel good. The End. Good Movie.
- I also have The Hurt Locker on DVD and may watch that tonight. I had no idea what that was about until about 3 hrs ago when I saw a commercial for it.
- My trainer Ahmad dropped his phone in his toilet yesterday, so I couldnt get a hold of him. And we didnt set a workout time for today. so I just went back to the pool today.
- I swam about 20 laps before my head starting pounding. I took off my cap and goggles off and did some pool sprints. The longer I went, the more my head hurt. About 30 minutes in, I had to call it a day. I went to lay in the hot tub and rest... but I got real nauseas. weird workout today. It took a little food and about 3 hrs before I started to feel a little better.
- But I did get my workout in
Friday, January 8, 2010
Workout 12 (of 45)
- "Even when its cold, you must go outside and play ball with the dog. " Thats what I tell myself a few times a day. The dog seems not to care when its 70 or 7. He just wants to play ball. and all the time. Ball Ball Ball Ball. But he's a good dog otherwise. and he has never hunched on anything. Not another dog. Not a baseball bat. anything. (and he isnt neutered)
- I went back to the pool today. Its been since 05-06 that Ive spent any real time at the pool. Back then I was training for triathlons. If you want to lose weight, do a triathlon. my first one was an Olympic. and I wish I had signed up for it on purpose. I simply checked the same box that my (at the time) girlfriend did. And I wasnt in near the shape she was. She had run 2 marathons that same year. She also beat me by about 20 minutes.
- anyway, back to todays workout. I spent about 70 minutes swimming and doing different exercises. To "warm up" I did a 400. Which is 16 laps. Which was a lot more than a warm up for me. I was pretty tired. and early.
I also did some kicks with board, which is solely for upper body. back and tri's
- yeah, and I did wear those tight triathlon shorts. they are real tight. but atleast they arent a speedo (like the old dude next to me). They go down to the knees. However, the leave very little to the imagination.
- the plan is to swim 2 times a week. to "rest the joints. low impact work". (according to my trainer). Im really tired. and really hungry.
- Tomorrow back to the gym with regular weights and cardio.
- Feeling pretty good after today.
- I went back to the pool today. Its been since 05-06 that Ive spent any real time at the pool. Back then I was training for triathlons. If you want to lose weight, do a triathlon. my first one was an Olympic. and I wish I had signed up for it on purpose. I simply checked the same box that my (at the time) girlfriend did. And I wasnt in near the shape she was. She had run 2 marathons that same year. She also beat me by about 20 minutes.
- anyway, back to todays workout. I spent about 70 minutes swimming and doing different exercises. To "warm up" I did a 400. Which is 16 laps. Which was a lot more than a warm up for me. I was pretty tired. and early.
I also did some kicks with board, which is solely for upper body. back and tri's
- yeah, and I did wear those tight triathlon shorts. they are real tight. but atleast they arent a speedo (like the old dude next to me). They go down to the knees. However, the leave very little to the imagination.
- the plan is to swim 2 times a week. to "rest the joints. low impact work". (according to my trainer). Im really tired. and really hungry.
- Tomorrow back to the gym with regular weights and cardio.
- Feeling pretty good after today.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Day 11
- today was as close to a rest day as Ive had. We did a lot low intensity band work. bands for the arms, back, chest, and even used them to do some leg squats. here are a couple pictures from the workout.
and here I am doing one leg squats using the bands for stability
- thanks to Lago Vista football for the shirt!
- We also stretched a lot today. I think it was his way of giving me a little break. I was somewhat fatigured before I even started today.
- Quick blog. Friends are over. Cooking burgers. Watching BCS championship game. Keep working hard.
and here I am doing one leg squats using the bands for stability
- thanks to Lago Vista football for the shirt!
- We also stretched a lot today. I think it was his way of giving me a little break. I was somewhat fatigured before I even started today.
- Quick blog. Friends are over. Cooking burgers. Watching BCS championship game. Keep working hard.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
10th workout in a row. feeling it.
- yep. Im tired. only 10 days in and I need for a 2nd wind. But with 35 more workouts to go, looks like Im going to need and 8th and 9th wind as well.
- This is a good question. It was posted in the comments section in yesterdays blog
"Bobby - Why is working out every day for that long good for you? Every workout routine that ive read says you are supposed to take time for your body to recover and let the micro damage done to your muscles heal..Can't get that from just sleep..Hoping that you don't end up injuring yourself from doing this.."
My response:
I hope I dont get injured as well. and I do realize that its a somewhat ridiculous goal. Also, I would never attempt this without a trainer that I trust. Which is why we have been switching the workouts up so much. Only working specific muscles certain days. Only doing cardio certain days. and allowing muscle groups to recover. If I do chest and back on day 1. and legs on day 2. and arms on day 3. I AM letting the muscles heal and recover.
- When I workout, I eat better. and its not intentional. I just dont crave as much sugary junk food. or even soda. Case in point... I bought this 2 liter bottle of Coke 5 days ago. I havent even opened it yet
- Today sucked. Heavy chest. and Heavy abs. Lower reps. More weight. I dont even know exactly what we did. I know that I was exhausted. Here is a picture Ahmad took at the end of the workout. As weak as I look in the picture... it pretty much sums up exactly how I was feeling.
- by the way, I got a call today from a client. He offered me a flight on his private jet. 2 tickets to Natl Championship game. and hotel. and I had to turn it down. How much does that suck? Ive never been on a private plane. Ive never even sat in first class on a commercial plane except for by accident once. damn work obligations...
- This is a good question. It was posted in the comments section in yesterdays blog
"Bobby - Why is working out every day for that long good for you? Every workout routine that ive read says you are supposed to take time for your body to recover and let the micro damage done to your muscles heal..Can't get that from just sleep..Hoping that you don't end up injuring yourself from doing this.."
My response:
I hope I dont get injured as well. and I do realize that its a somewhat ridiculous goal. Also, I would never attempt this without a trainer that I trust. Which is why we have been switching the workouts up so much. Only working specific muscles certain days. Only doing cardio certain days. and allowing muscle groups to recover. If I do chest and back on day 1. and legs on day 2. and arms on day 3. I AM letting the muscles heal and recover.
- When I workout, I eat better. and its not intentional. I just dont crave as much sugary junk food. or even soda. Case in point... I bought this 2 liter bottle of Coke 5 days ago. I havent even opened it yet
- Today sucked. Heavy chest. and Heavy abs. Lower reps. More weight. I dont even know exactly what we did. I know that I was exhausted. Here is a picture Ahmad took at the end of the workout. As weak as I look in the picture... it pretty much sums up exactly how I was feeling.
- by the way, I got a call today from a client. He offered me a flight on his private jet. 2 tickets to Natl Championship game. and hotel. and I had to turn it down. How much does that suck? Ive never been on a private plane. Ive never even sat in first class on a commercial plane except for by accident once. damn work obligations...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
workout 9.
- an intern bought these pajama pants as kind of a joke. And obviously they are meant to wear only around the holidays. However, they are so comfortable... I may just make these my "all time sleepy pants". take a look
- my dog just ran in the house soaking wet. shook. and them threw up. This happens when he spends time with (eats) the sprinkler in the back yard.
- I woke up from a quick nap today and didnt know what day it was. and was confused on whether or not it was time to go to work or not. I was that tired. And not so much from working out. Its mostly from trying to get back on the "normal" sleep schedule of waking up at 3am. Its tough. Im sure a little has to do with 9 days in a row of intense workouts.
- I was feeling a little drained when I got to the gym today. but otherwise, fine, and was ready to get to work. Ahmad told me we were going to do plyometrics. I didnt know what that meant. but it sounded fun. like a game you'd play in grade school. maybe even foreign.
it wasnt.
it was a lot of jumping. and hitting. and jumping. quick lifts. and more jumping. it basically sucked.
(for those that care, and I looked it up when I got home)
Plyometrics is a type of exercise training designed to produce fast, powerful movements, and improve the functions of the nervous system, generally for the purpose of improving performance in sports. Plyometric movements, in which a muscle is loaded and then contracted in rapid sequence, use the strength, elasticity and innervation of muscle and surrounding tissues to jump higher, run faster, throw farther, or hit harder, depending on the desired training goal.
- I was DESTROYED when I left. Exhausted.
- I came home. hit the showers. and cooked this meal. Im getting pretty solid on the grill.
- my dog just ran in the house soaking wet. shook. and them threw up. This happens when he spends time with (eats) the sprinkler in the back yard.
- I woke up from a quick nap today and didnt know what day it was. and was confused on whether or not it was time to go to work or not. I was that tired. And not so much from working out. Its mostly from trying to get back on the "normal" sleep schedule of waking up at 3am. Its tough. Im sure a little has to do with 9 days in a row of intense workouts.
- I was feeling a little drained when I got to the gym today. but otherwise, fine, and was ready to get to work. Ahmad told me we were going to do plyometrics. I didnt know what that meant. but it sounded fun. like a game you'd play in grade school. maybe even foreign.
it wasnt.
it was a lot of jumping. and hitting. and jumping. quick lifts. and more jumping. it basically sucked.
(for those that care, and I looked it up when I got home)
Plyometrics is a type of exercise training designed to produce fast, powerful movements, and improve the functions of the nervous system, generally for the purpose of improving performance in sports. Plyometric movements, in which a muscle is loaded and then contracted in rapid sequence, use the strength, elasticity and innervation of muscle and surrounding tissues to jump higher, run faster, throw farther, or hit harder, depending on the desired training goal.
- I was DESTROYED when I left. Exhausted.
- I came home. hit the showers. and cooked this meal. Im getting pretty solid on the grill.
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