FishOrCutBait

... With all this talk, Im gettin a little interested in this shadowboxin stuff...

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Archangel

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

Alaric

Its going its going. From monday-friday my schedule looks something like:
a) wake up
b) eat
c) work
d) eat
e) sleep

I'm only getting like 15 minutes of tv, and 5-10 minutes of internet, then I'm just too tired to do anything else Funny thing is, I'm not doing ANYTHING at work, who would've knew sitting around for 8 hours would be SOOOOo tiring. lol

Alaric

Go for it man, its a great cardio workout and stress reliever! Nothing beats a little sunrise shadowboxing

Alaric

Pylon - Thanks for all your tips man.

SIDE NOTE: This is great, I may have a "private" gym all too myself this summer. Well almost, its my dad's office gym, but no one uses it. I'm going to check it out this weekend and see if it will do for me or not. If it is, I start Saturday!

Archangel

That just might be a blessing for ya!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

FishOrCutBait

Sounds like it to me! Man, all them fun lil things the Lord provides are just, SWEET!!!

So what exactly do you DO at work?

I believe in Jesus.

Eat to live.

"tried and true theory on one's self is probably the only non-biased proof that something works for someone." - juggernaut

Alaric

it just might, I'll let you guys know tomorrow

Alaric

LOL not a whole lot, I just sit around my desk for about 7 out of the 8.5 hours I'm there. ONce in awhile, someone will come up and ask me to type something up or so, that's about it. Boring as hell, but good pay!~

DeadBolt

Congrats on the new gym find bro!!! Sounds awsome!!

Yea doing nothing at work sucks....if we are slow at my job and they make us the drivers come back to base b/c there are no patients its the worse. Time just DRAGS!!!

"Only in dictionaries does SUCCESS come before WORK." -Alfred K. Henderson

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Pylon

You can always use the time to do static ab crunches, butt clenches and kegels, right!

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

FishOrCutBait

What do you think IM doin right now, and a one! and a two! ...

I believe in Jesus.

Eat to live.

"tried and true theory on one's self is probably the only non-biased proof that something works for someone." - juggernaut

Archangel

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

Alaric

HOLY crap you are a genius, lol. I know about kegels, but what exactly are butt clenches and static ab crunches??

FishOrCutBait

squeeze your butt at the same time as you squeeze your abs...

I believe in Jesus.

Eat to live.

"tried and true theory on one's self is probably the only non-biased proof that something works for someone." - juggernaut

Archangel

If someone new popped in they wouldn't know what to think!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

fUnc17

uhhhh whats goin on in here???

Heres how I train.
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Alaric

hahaha the guys are getting a wee bit carried away

I can't seem "squeeze my butt" while I'm sitting, lol that will be something I shall try to master this summer at work.

I just checked the "private" gym.....Pretty much sucked. No barbells or plates. All machines, and a couple benches that can go from flat-incline. That's it. HIghest dumbell was like 50 lbs lol.

No workout today, going to get a membership tomorrow and start this week off on sunday. The week after will be started on Saturday though.

Archangel

That sucks!!! Sorry to hear the gym wasn't all it needed to be, where are ya geting a membership?

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

FishOrCutBait

Dang man! Im sorry... That stinks that it didnt work out, but hey, keep squeezin those buttocks...

I believe in Jesus.

Eat to live.

"tried and true theory on one's self is probably the only non-biased proof that something works for someone." - juggernaut

Alaric

Angel - yea it does, but I don't mind forking over some money for a better quality gym. Its not that expensive just under $50/month for 4 months here at a local gym. Actually its the only gym available here.

FishorCutBait - lol, damnit I'm trying and I just can't do it!

Rissole

Hey Al, sorry i haven't been in... whats doin??

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DeadBolt

Heya bud....that sux that the corporate gym was a no go. I figured it would be like that b/c no one in those places ever uses em so theres no need to maintain em.

I pay like 55 a month by me so I think you got a good deal. I pay by the year though.

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Alaric

Hey Rissole, thanks for dropping by again. You haven't missed much, I took a week off training. I start training again today though, so in a few hours I'll post up.

Ah yeah that's true, I got my membership just a couple hours ago. I"m actually about to head down now, I think I"ll like this new place. I'm paying $194 for 4 months which works out to about $48.50 (student rate).
No contracts after that, no set up fee, just a flat fee of that. Keep in mind these are in CAD, works out to about $157 USD ($39.25/mth).

I'm happy

Alaric

Power Week May 8, 2005

Chest/Delts/Abs

DB Bench Press - 90x5, 75x6, 60x6
New gym, first exercise. These dumbbells are rubber weight, and I found out the highest they have is 100. I hope to be using those by the end of summer . Problem with rubber is, they keep colliding at the top of the motion, damnit!

Incline Bench Press - 170x5, 135x6, 120x6
Its going to take me some time to get used to these Incline Benches. I wasn't sure if I'd be moving the same amount of weight or not, so I took it easy on the last 2 sets (no spot).

Dips - BWx13 (slow controlled negatives).
Looks like I'll be beltless for the next 4 months, gym doesn't have one and I'm not to fond of the dipping machine neither. They're narrow, so its hitting my tri's more than my chest.

Seated DB Shoulder Press - 55x2 (slow 6 second negative on last one), 45x6
I was hoping to hit more with 55, but I just couldn't do it. Maybe I was out of steam, I don't know, but I'll use 50s next week.

Upright Row - 105x6 (check form), 95x6
Wasn't really happy with my first set, I didn't use full rom on the last couple reps, going to check the form next power week before upping the weight.

Cheat Lateral - 30x6 (form), 25x6
Again, my last couple reps had a lower ROM, so I wanna perfect it before upping the weight.

Cardio - 2-3 minutes on treadmill, then 6.5 minutes on the bike (quick washroom break inbetween).
My calves were acting up after a couple minutes on the treadmill, and i didn't wanna push it further. They seem to be alright now, hopefully it won't act up on leg day tomorrow.

Overall, I'm very pleased with the gym. The equpiment seems new/high technish, and I'm old fashioned, but this is a lot better than the gym I was at last summer. I hate the rubber weights though (for dumbells), but what can you do. It was deserted today (probalby like 5-6 other people were in the gym). I hear it gets very crowded on weekdays between 5-7, so I'll try and hit it up around 6:30-7:00ish. Legs tomorrow, lets see how that goes.
My workout weeks will start on Saturday now.

One last thing, that week off + crappy diet for a week didn't really affect my numbers, I'm still looking leaner than before, and just as strong. Then again, if my weights drop for legs/back/arms, I won't complain because the equipment here has a different feel to it.

Weight: 188 before workout/190 after.

Pylon

Always fun to try to work in a new gym. I hate it. (But, since I travel a lot, I do it often. The trick is to adjust after the first couple of reps, but you have to be really self aware to pull it off.)

As for the butt werks, imagine pinching off a loaf, and try to raise yourself about two inches by pushing down on the chair with your glutes. Then hold until you quiver. Shoot for 30 sec or more, then do ab clench for the same length, then kegels to complete the circuit. It's not much, but better than nothing.

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

gwcaton

Nice wo ! Week off doesn't look like it hurt you too much if at all

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