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Archangel · 04-08-2007, 09:43 AM

That w/o looks extremely tough imo!!! But I have faith in ya my Friend!!! Best Wishes and have a Great Easter!!!

Pylon · 04-08-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I like to either put my core work at the beginning of a workout or at the end. You decide though. Doesnt look to bad, be sure to set some type of loading up as well to go by. If I were you and taking that time off I would work with 60-70% intensity and focus on the form and negative work.

I'm looking to do mostly just core and balance work (so I guess it will be at the start and the end...and the middle too.) I figure good core w/outs, coupled with kickboxing and good cardio sessions on other days would be a nice way to go for the next 8 weeks. Plus softball, of course.

Pylon · 04-08-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

That w/o looks extremely tough imo!!! But I have faith in ya my Friend!!! Best Wishes and have a Great Easter!!!

Thanks. You too, Archie.

Fitgirl70 · 04-09-2007, 09:40 AM

Py. Hope you had a great Easter.

Pylon · 04-09-2007, 01:04 PM

Core workout, day 1...

WU - bike, 5 min

DB woodchopers - 20x10 (each side), 30x10, 40x10
seated front GM - 50x10, 60x10, 70x10
OH squat - 45x10, 95x10, 135x3 (arms gave out - they were really spent for some reason)
step ups, 4 risers - bwx10 (each side), 20x10, 30x10 (these were done with one db overhead on the stepping side)
side planks - 15sec each side, 20sec, 25sec
OH db walk - 40 x 4 trips (@ 40 ft each), 50x2, 80x2
standing 1 arm db row - 25x10 (each side), 30x10, 40x10

Felt good overall. I found it odd how much the woodchoppers worked my shoulders. Everything felt right, maybe a little light on a couple of things. Have a game tonight, so that's fine with me. The only issue is that choppers made my right ham really tighten up. I've got a while to get it loose, I guess.

DOMS · 04-09-2007, 01:32 PM

Really nice on the OH Squats. That's a lot of weight for that exercise!

Archangel · 04-09-2007, 04:36 PM

Excellent w/o Brother Pylon, a word of caution my Friend, your shoulder/back will take a POUNDING w/ kickboxing, just make sure you don't overtrain or hurt yourself!!!

Pylon · 04-09-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DOMS

Really nice on the OH Squats. That's a lot of weight for that exercise!

Should have been more. I got too aggressive on the last set, even though my outer delts were on fire. I think I could have gotten 10 reps if I would have done 115.

The good news is my problem was muscle fatigue, and the shoulder joint itself felt fine.

Pylon · 04-09-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

Excellent w/o Brother Pylon, a word of caution my Friend, your shoulder/back will take a POUNDING w/ kickboxing, just make sure you don't overtrain or hurt yourself!!!

I should clarify that "contact" kickboxing means using the bag, not each other. It's mostly just advanced cardio from what I can tell. Still real good tho.

Archangel · 04-09-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

I should clarify that "contact" kickboxing means using the bag, not each other. It's mostly just advanced cardio from what I can tell. Still real good tho.

Still my Friend, Bagwork will totally shred your upper girdle Brother Pylon, just be cautious!!!
No doubt its a Heckuva w/o, awesome, keep it up!!!

Pylon · 04-10-2007, 10:13 AM

OK, I hobbling around the office regretting my decision to do core work. (Not really, but you know how it is.) In addition, I bruised my heel during the game last night, so mobility is low.

The good news is we opened with an 18-3 victory. I hit leadoff and was 2 for 3 with a single and double. I got under the third ball, and I'll go ahead and blame the heel for that. (Not saying it was the heel's fault, just saying I'm blaming it.) Team looks good. Should be a fun season.

Archangel · 04-10-2007, 03:30 PM

Sounds good, well except the heel part!!!

Pylon · 04-11-2007, 08:50 AM

OK, I don't know what in particular baked my hams, but they are really hurting this morning. (I suspect it was the woodchoppers...an unexpected benefit.) Took it easy yesterday, and I think I will do the same today. Might do light cardio tonight, but my body needs a little more time to recoup, I think.

Also, decided to go ahead and get Lasik on my eyes. Too many problems with contacts. Tired of them, so I'm looking for a place to have it done in the next couple of weeks.

Brutus_G · 04-11-2007, 02:04 PM

Good luck with the eye surgery my mom had it and now she has great eye sight.

Pylon · 04-16-2007, 08:21 AM

Hey all-

Didn't mean to disappear again, just been busy. Will check in later today with everyone....

Fitgirl70 · 04-16-2007, 09:33 AM

I know you better!!!

Hope you had a great weekend!!

Archangel · 04-16-2007, 08:01 PM

Best Wishes w/ the lasik my Friend!!!

Pylon · 04-17-2007, 06:53 AM

Another busy night....hope to have more time this evening.

My work team got slapped around last night. I think the final score was 24-8. The team we were playing stopped swinging at anything in the first inning. The majority of their runs were scored on walks. I doubt they had more than 6 hits all night. That's no fun.

I've been hitting lead-off for the first 2 games, and so far am 4 for 5 with a walk. Game 1 was 2-3, 2 runs scored. Last night opened with a walk, later hit a 2 run triple. Hitting the ball well. Looking forward to my second team starting on Thursday.

Should have time for the gym today. Skipped my second w/out last week to let the stiffness subside, but feeling pretty good today. Plan to lift today and Thursday, softball Th nite, kickboxing Friday. That's the plan, anyway...

Burner02 · 04-17-2007, 08:26 AM

Hey Py!
u do kickboxing now? way to go, brotha!
I was thinking of joining a softball team..but don't think I am going to have time...I"m doing training a few nights per week...as well as when I get clients. (Have a couple now) that are going to take up my evenings...
I AM buying golf clubs though....

Triple Threat · 04-17-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

The team we were playing stopped swinging at anything in the first inning. The majority of their runs were scored on walks. I doubt they had more than 6 hits all night. That's no fun.

There's no excuse for walks in slow-pitch softball. There's nothing worse than standing in the field and see the opposing team walk around the bases. Anyone who walks more than 2 batters a game shouldn't be on the mound.

Pylon · 04-17-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

There's no excuse for walks in slow-pitch softball. There's nothing worse than standing in the field and see the opposing team walk around the bases. Anyone who walks more than 2 batters a game shouldn't be on the mound.

We went through 3 pitchers. Our starter pitched very well last week, but was having a hard time. He's also the captain, and he pulled himself after giving up 5 runs in the first, all on walks. The replacement walked the first batter, then got an out. He also had problems though, and we ended up with a third pitcher, who was much better.

The problem was the other team had stopped swinging all together at that point. I would say they might have swung at 10 pitches total in the last 2 innings (while scoring 8 runs). It was ugly.

Burner02 · 04-17-2007, 12:56 PM

isn't there some sort of rule against that?
aren't there strikes in softball?

Pylon · 04-17-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner02

isn't there some sort of rule against that?
aren't there strikes in softball?

You have to hit the mat behind the plate. For the first 2 innings, our pitchers weren't coming close.

Archangel · 04-17-2007, 03:02 PM

Sorry to hear your teams problems, at least your hitting well though!!!

Malley · 04-17-2007, 03:27 PM

I just dont get it Py? Why so many troubles with pitchers. I think we have 5 guys on our team that can put the ball on the mat at anytime. Also what are you doing hitting leadoff? Should be powering the ball out there! Hitting 3 or 4! Haha, tough loss on the game the other night. Hell we have gotten rained out last 2 times I was suppose to play, URGH! Plus I have did something to my hand that wont allow me to hit with power, but now I have to hit more punchy judy right now.

Pylon · 04-18-2007, 08:29 AM

Sorry to hear about the hand.

You have to remember this is a work team, so our talent pool is limited. Our normal pitcher is out best player, but he was just not feeling it for some reason.

I'm hitting leadoff because I was set to hit 3rd in the first game, but our leadoff hitter missed, so I got bumped up. We just carried the lineup over for game 2. I expect I'll stay there. The next guy (our pitcher) is an over the fence power threat, I'm more of an extra base threat, so it works out just fine.

04-08-2007, 09:43 AM	#31
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	That w/o looks extremely tough imo!!! But I have faith in ya my Friend!!! Best Wishes and have a Great Easter!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

04-09-2007, 09:40 AM	#34
Fitgirl70 Give it to me Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,392 Blog Entries: 7 Photos: 4	Py. Hope you had a great Easter.
	All the glory to God! We have a baby on the way.

04-09-2007, 01:04 PM	#35
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Core workout, day 1... WU - bike, 5 min DB woodchopers - 20x10 (each side), 30x10, 40x10 seated front GM - 50x10, 60x10, 70x10 OH squat - 45x10, 95x10, 135x3 (arms gave out - they were really spent for some reason) step ups, 4 risers - bwx10 (each side), 20x10, 30x10 (these were done with one db overhead on the stepping side) side planks - 15sec each side, 20sec, 25sec OH db walk - 40 x 4 trips (@ 40 ft each), 50x2, 80x2 standing 1 arm db row - 25x10 (each side), 30x10, 40x10 Felt good overall. I found it odd how much the woodchoppers worked my shoulders. Everything felt right, maybe a little light on a couple of things. Have a game tonight, so that's fine with me. The only issue is that choppers made my right ham really tighten up. I've got a while to get it loose, I guess.
	"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

04-09-2007, 01:32 PM	#36
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,514 Photos: 5	Really nice on the OH Squats. That's a lot of weight for that exercise!
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04-09-2007, 04:36 PM	#37
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Excellent w/o Brother Pylon, a word of caution my Friend, your shoulder/back will take a POUNDING w/ kickboxing, just make sure you don't overtrain or hurt yourself!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

04-10-2007, 10:13 AM	#41
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	OK, I hobbling around the office regretting my decision to do core work. (Not really, but you know how it is.) In addition, I bruised my heel during the game last night, so mobility is low. The good news is we opened with an 18-3 victory. I hit leadoff and was 2 for 3 with a single and double. I got under the third ball, and I'll go ahead and blame the heel for that. (Not saying it was the heel's fault, just saying I'm blaming it.) Team looks good. Should be a fun season.
	"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

04-10-2007, 03:30 PM	#42
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Sounds good, well except the heel part!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

04-11-2007, 08:50 AM	#43
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	OK, I don't know what in particular baked my hams, but they are really hurting this morning. (I suspect it was the woodchoppers...an unexpected benefit.) Took it easy yesterday, and I think I will do the same today. Might do light cardio tonight, but my body needs a little more time to recoup, I think. Also, decided to go ahead and get Lasik on my eyes. Too many problems with contacts. Tired of them, so I'm looking for a place to have it done in the next couple of weeks.
	"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

04-11-2007, 02:04 PM	#44
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,124 Photos: 24	Good luck with the eye surgery my mom had it and now she has great eye sight.
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04-16-2007, 08:21 AM	#45
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Hey all- Didn't mean to disappear again, just been busy. Will check in later today with everyone....
	"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

04-16-2007, 09:33 AM	#46
Fitgirl70 Give it to me Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,392 Blog Entries: 7 Photos: 4	I know you better!!! Hope you had a great weekend!!
	All the glory to God! We have a baby on the way.

04-16-2007, 08:01 PM	#47
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Best Wishes w/ the lasik my Friend!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

04-17-2007, 06:53 AM	#48
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Another busy night....hope to have more time this evening. My work team got slapped around last night. I think the final score was 24-8. The team we were playing stopped swinging at anything in the first inning. The majority of their runs were scored on walks. I doubt they had more than 6 hits all night. That's no fun. I've been hitting lead-off for the first 2 games, and so far am 4 for 5 with a walk. Game 1 was 2-3, 2 runs scored. Last night opened with a walk, later hit a 2 run triple. Hitting the ball well. Looking forward to my second team starting on Thursday. Should have time for the gym today. Skipped my second w/out last week to let the stiffness subside, but feeling pretty good today. Plan to lift today and Thursday, softball Th nite, kickboxing Friday. That's the plan, anyway...
	"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

04-17-2007, 08:26 AM	#49
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,316	Hey Py! u do kickboxing now? way to go, brotha! I was thinking of joining a softball team..but don't think I am going to have time...I"m doing training a few nights per week...as well as when I get clients. (Have a couple now) that are going to take up my evenings... I AM buying golf clubs though....
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04-17-2007, 12:56 PM	#52
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,316	isn't there some sort of rule against that? aren't there strikes in softball?
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04-17-2007, 03:02 PM	#54
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Sorry to hear your teams problems, at least your hitting well though!!!
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04-17-2007, 03:27 PM	#55
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	I just dont get it Py? Why so many troubles with pitchers. I think we have 5 guys on our team that can put the ball on the mat at anytime. Also what are you doing hitting leadoff? Should be powering the ball out there! Hitting 3 or 4! Haha, tough loss on the game the other night. Hell we have gotten rained out last 2 times I was suppose to play, URGH! Plus I have did something to my hand that wont allow me to hit with power, but now I have to hit more punchy judy right now.
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04-18-2007, 08:29 AM	#56
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Sorry to hear about the hand. You have to remember this is a work team, so our talent pool is limited. Our normal pitcher is out best player, but he was just not feeling it for some reason. I'm hitting leadoff because I was set to hit 3rd in the first game, but our leadoff hitter missed, so I got bumped up. We just carried the lineup over for game 2. I expect I'll stay there. The next guy (our pitcher) is an over the fence power threat, I'm more of an extra base threat, so it works out just fine.
	"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