goob

Like the way your always going to failure in your last set.

Also, 20 mins on one of those X trainers would have killed the best of us. No wonder you can't walk.

SamEaston

I did it YAY!

I think we all feel each others pain in that sense !! Exept Goob and Gaz, who just feel each other.

Thanks Goob, i read an article about failure training and it said that the optimum number of sets to go to failure for muscle growth is one. I've got to admit, even though im training with weights less these days, i do feel like im getting more out of my workouts.

I do like the cross trainers, i have to say. Normally i would be on the rower but my heart rate monitor died and the cross trainer has a transmitter in which can interface with my chest strap, so i can follow my heart rate on that without tracking it manually.

Goddam heart rate monitor ... supposed to last 2 years, i got 16 months out of it ...

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goob

But only when I wear wool.

SamEaston

comedy

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nadirmg

wow! nice workout on so little calories, sam. no wonder you were dying...
have you seen my update pictures yet???

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countryboy

Hello!

I have been thinking about getting a monitor.. not needed soon, just in the "thinking / research" phase..

1. What brand / type do you have? Would you recommend (even with the failure)..
2. Do you have any experience with others brands / makes?

any input would be great...


Keep up the great work..!

-Dennis

SamEaston

I did - i just looked at them now!

You look great, i actually can't believe the difference in your back in (what seems) such a short space of time. I mean, you've done really well, but you have been training your socks off so that's expected, right?!

I see you've come up with a whole new set of goals now too ... onward and upward eh

Hiya Dennis

I have only ever had one heart rate monitor and it was a Polar. I did alot of research before i bought mine, especially among real athletes as i was training competitively at the time, and the brand which was mentioned the most (for athletes) was Polar. I've got to say it's been great to have it, but since i stopped rowing so much i haven't really used all of it's functions, so a more basic model would do me now. I paid alot of money for mine, but like i say, a more basic one would do me fine now, im sure you could get a really good Polar one with basic functions for a reasonable price, although i know Nike, Adidas etc all do them too.

For me, all i need is the ability to take my heart rate and to record it as a training session inside the unit. Also i find it useful to have one which can 'test' your max heart rate as one of it's functions, and then every session you do that's recorded on the unit comes back with a percentage of the maximum heart rate you were working at. I use that as a measure of intensity.

Like i say, you can get all sorts of great ones which interface with your computer and give you printouts of your workout, or ones which you can program to bleep at you if you work below threshold etc, but it's really up to you. If you google 'Polar heart rate monitors' you'll get eye-popping choice. But for me, they are the best brand.

Oh and by the way, buying a heart rate monitor was probably the best desicion i ever made in terms of my fitness. It allows you to work at the right intensity and gives you a far more accurate idea of how hard you worked in a particular session. I can't recommend them highly enough!

Let me know what you end up deciding on



Yesterdays macros
1400kcal / 44% P / 20% C / 36% F

No training today as it is Sunday. I am going to work though - as usual - so no rest for the wicked.

No workout tomorrow either - alas. It is a bank holiday in the UK (or maybe just in England ... hmmm) so my gym is closed. Not to worry, i'll hit it as normal on Tuesday!

Hope you're all having a great weekend!

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Sam

great workout on the previous page, I bet your chest and tris were "thanking" you after that. great cardio work too

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goob

^^^ I'd 'pet' Sam's chest too......

Archangel

Good lookin w/o Sister Sam!!! I would/could NEVER turn down some home cookin either, LOL!!!

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

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

DOMS

Your diet control is envy worthy.

Out of curiosity, what holiday was it? May Day?

b_reed23

a couple days of rest will do ya good Sammie!!!

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Hiya love! Yeah, they were pretty sore the following day. Strangely my chest is always more affected by DOMS than anything else?? Weird??

Feel free ...

Thanks Arch - i know!!! Thing was, Mum always goes to such an effort when i go home. She always cooks things i love, and makes these brilliant desserts too, when really i wouldn't mind something plain, especially when im trying to cut back. Oh well ... i can't imagine a time when i would ever turn it down either!

Thanks DOMS, but it's payback really for months of overdoing it while on my strength training program. My strength went up, but so did the size of my belly Oh well, i've only myself to blame.

Yeah, its may day bank holiday today, and surprisingly enough the sun is making a rare appearance !! Happy days!!

Yeah, nice rest from the gym, even more time to work

Can you tell, im putting off even starting. Oh well, better get to it

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nadirmg

yikes! 1400 cals!?!?! i'll eat some extra food for you!
you are hellaciously dedicated to that diet...

enjoy the day off, sam! may day isn't a national holiday here in the U.S., but may 5th is 'cinco de mayo' and among hispanics. lol the sun's out, huh? my sister always complains about how she never sees enough sun.

soak it up and get back with your bad self tomo!

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countryboy

Thanks for the info Sammie...

I have previously done research on the HRM's and Polar is the most recommended... (also should interface with the Eliptical / Treadmill's at the gym)..

I need to work on swimming as well... (can do it, just not "effective" enough).. so waterproof may come down to an option. although I am not a competitive athlete so there is no need for the top of the line options..

I am a techno junky so the interface with the computer would be nice! Similar to what I do with one of my bottom timers for scuba.. I download my profile to work on gas consumption, safety stops, etc. Great to put a visual perspective on it later..

Thanks again, I will let you know if / when I decide on something..

-Dennis

-Dennis

boilermaker

Hi Sam!

CB: I like my polar F6. It does what i need it to do and more that I don't ever use. For me it will only matter that its waterproof to some scuba diver who finds it if I ever drop it in the lake.

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Scarface30

did you see my typo?? because at first when I typed the message I said "...I pet your chest..." then caught it, and changed it...I guess I should have left it...lol

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the other half

hey sammie,
you can always ship some of those fine desserts over here. im just looking out for your best interest.

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" its not how much u can benchpress. its how much other people think u can." bob chicherillo

katt

Taking a couple days off Sam?

nadirmg

earth to sam....

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weight goal I: 150 :: bench goal II:170 :: squat goal II: 250 :: weighted chin goal IV: +35 x 5 x 5

DOMS

.

goob

I'll untie her when I'm finished.....

SamEaston

Classic

Nad - did you just poke me???


I know, i know ... i've not had a minute to sit on my fat arse this week at all. Honestly, my life at the moment is a madhouse!

So, workouts have continued as normal (of course! I'm never too busy to go to the gym ... i just get up even earlier!) , as has my cut. Heres how it went:

Tuesday 6th May - Lower1 & Shoulders

Front Squats - 90lb : 8, 8, 7, 6F
RDL's - 90lb: 12, 12, 10, 10F
Leg Curl - 85lb: 12, 9, 8, 8F
Internal & External Rotations - 5lb : 2x10 each side, each way
DB Military Press - 22's : 12, 10, 7, 6F
Upright Rows - 50lb : 9, 8, 7, 7F
Lat Raises - 13's : 11, 9, 7, 7F

Cardio - 20 mins X trainer @160bpm

Macros = 1420kcal / 53% P / 20% C / 27% F


Wednesday 7th May - Upper 1

WG Cable Row - 70lb : 12, 11, 9, 8F
WG Pulldown - 90lb : 12, 10, 9, 9F
Seated Calves - 110lb : 3 sets to failure
Bent over BB Row - 65lb : 12, 12, 11, 10F
CG Pulldown - 90lb : 12, 9, 9, 8F
Rack Pulls - 130lb : 9, 9, 8, 7F
DB hammers - 13s : 13, 9, 8, 7F

Cardio - 20 mins Bike @ 160bpm

Macros = 1450kcal / 49% P / 22% C / 29% F


Thursday 8th May - Cardio only

Rower - 30 mins
6195m @ 2:25.6/500m (20spm)
Avg hr = 155bpm

Macros = 1430kcal / 47% P* / 19% C / 34% F
* 3rd day low carb in a row . . . uuugggghhh


Saturday 11th May - Legs and Shoulders combo

OH Squats - 25lb : 10, 10, 9, 8F
Abductors - 65lb : 13, 12, 10F
Adductors - 60lb : 12, 11, 9F
RDL's - 70lb : 12, 12, 11, 10F
Standing Calf Raises - 154lb : 15, 12, 10, 9F
Rear Delt Flys - 11's : 13, 11, 9, 9F
Behind Neck Military (Smith) - 22lb : 10, 7, 6, 5F
Bullhorn Grip Cable Row - 70lb : 10, 10, 10, 9F
WGBP - 55lb : 15, 12, 9, 9F

No cardio - no time


Okay, so there you go. I don't know if i told you but i got a place on a really good course which starts tomorrow. It's a residential course for a full week (on the molecular basis of bacterial infection, if you're interested), which means i won't be in the gym now for a full week, and even worse, i'll have to eat what they give me. It's okay though, im taking my protein supplies with me!

So sorry i havent been on all week, but i've been trying to get all my work up to date so i can go off for a week. Hope you're all okay

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nadirmg

she finally shows herself!! sam, that's great news about the course this week. yes, PLEASE at least make sure you get enough protein! enjoy the course!

we'll be here, getting sexier.

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weight goal I: 150 :: bench goal II:170 :: squat goal II: 250 :: weighted chin goal IV: +35 x 5 x 5

goob

...and some of us will be trying to get less sexy. It's tough at the top.


No adverse effects from those workouts, looking very solid as usual.

Take your running shoes with you, and fire off for some cardio when you get the chance. the week off will probably do you some good.

b_reed23

have a fun week Sam!!

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Archangel

Good lookin w/o's and Best Wishes to you Sister Sam!!!

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

katt

you can only do what you can do Sam... just try to avoid the donut's... lol

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goob

Sam. Where art thou, thy fiesty maiden?