It's almost not worth while calling them what they are. The weights I'm moving lately are very meager. Doing the movements is helping with the weight loss for sure.
Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 3 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 3 sets/8 reps/135lbs.
Bench Press - 6 sets/12 reps/135lbs.
Hammer Curls - 2 sets/12 reps/30lbs.
Inclined Triceps Ext - 2 sets/12 reps/20lbs.
I tried something a little different during the last two sets of Squats. I connected my lifting straps to the bar and used them like using a safety squat bar. It worked better than I thought and I will try it again.
Snowdaddy
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Saturday, June 30, 2018
Friday, June 29, 2018
Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesday I went for a walk in the morning. I was wanting to go on a longer walk but the humidity was ridiculous. 2km was all I managed. That evening I was busy and never got a chance to do anything else.
Thursday was much better. I went on a bike ride with my daughter which was really cool. In the afternoon I sat out in the garage and my large tire in the back yard started calling my name. I rolled it onto the driveway and proceeded with the following.
Skipping - 130 reps.
Sledge Hammer Swings - 10 reps/side.
break
Skipping - 150 reps.
Sledge Hammer Swings - 10 reps/side.
break
Skipping - 150 reps.
Sledge Hammer Swings - 12 reps/side.
break
Skipping - 150 reps.
Sledge Hammer Swings - 15 reps/side.
Lots of calories burned in the heat of the day. As I lose body weight and strength my cardiovascular fitness is getting better.
Snowdaddy
Thursday was much better. I went on a bike ride with my daughter which was really cool. In the afternoon I sat out in the garage and my large tire in the back yard started calling my name. I rolled it onto the driveway and proceeded with the following.
Skipping - 130 reps.
Sledge Hammer Swings - 10 reps/side.
break
Skipping - 150 reps.
Sledge Hammer Swings - 10 reps/side.
break
Skipping - 150 reps.
Sledge Hammer Swings - 12 reps/side.
break
Skipping - 150 reps.
Sledge Hammer Swings - 15 reps/side.
Lots of calories burned in the heat of the day. As I lose body weight and strength my cardiovascular fitness is getting better.
Snowdaddy
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Keeping Active
Sunday, Monday, and Tonight I went for a walk with my lovely wife. Each evening we went 5km. In the while leading up before the walk this evening I was out in the garage working on my Squat technique and mobility. I messed around with lots of sets of 5 reps working on stance width, foot placement, bar placement, and trying to keep upright. I also did 5 sets of 15 reps of Stability Ball Sit Ups. Body Weight this morning was 288.5lbs.
Snowdaddy
Snowdaddy
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Catching Up
This last week has been pretty good. I have pushed my limits even more. Tuesday wasn't very exciting. Wednesday I finished my course early and decided to go for a walk. My daughter joined me and we managed 10.2km. It took us 2 hours. later that evening I did an additional 4km with my wife. Thursday morning I went for a walk and again in the evening. Friday was a sports day at work. Instead of taking part in golf, soccer, or softball I decided to go for a walk/jog. I walked the first 2.7km then walked/jogged the last 2.7km. I was really pleased with the amount of jogging I did. Saturday was the Manitoba Powerlifting Provincials. I didn't do much walking but I ran numbers and coached two lifters. By the end of the day I was spent. Today I went shopping with my lovely wife. I did a bit of Bench Press in the evening 6 sets/6 reps/225lbs. After that I went for a walk around the block 63 minutes. My Body weight this morning was 290lbs.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Pushing the Limits
This morning I went for a walk / jog of 2km. My average pace was 10:45 min / km. Much better than previously. After class and a little supper I went out to the garage for some back exercises.
Alternate the following
Bent Over Barbell Rows - 6 sets/12 reps/135lbs.
Cable Lat Press Downs - 6 sets/12 reps/25kg.
Inclined Dumbbell Triceps Extensions - 6 sets/12 reps/20lbs.
Barbell Shrugs - 6 sets/12 reps/135lbs.
After the back work I decided to push my limits a bit. If it was overcast or a little cooler it may have been easier. The heat and the evening sunshine made the walk very warm. 5.78km, 1hr 20min. I didn't do any running but this walk still burned 1592 cal. After having a shower I'm feeling not too bad.
Snowdaddy
Alternate the following
Bent Over Barbell Rows - 6 sets/12 reps/135lbs.
Cable Lat Press Downs - 6 sets/12 reps/25kg.
Inclined Dumbbell Triceps Extensions - 6 sets/12 reps/20lbs.
Barbell Shrugs - 6 sets/12 reps/135lbs.
After the back work I decided to push my limits a bit. If it was overcast or a little cooler it may have been easier. The heat and the evening sunshine made the walk very warm. 5.78km, 1hr 20min. I didn't do any running but this walk still burned 1592 cal. After having a shower I'm feeling not too bad.
Snowdaddy
Sunday, June 17, 2018
More Walking
It's been a good week end. Friday Morning I went for the regular 2km walk around the block. Friday after class I came home and went out into the garage for some Bench Press.
Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/6 reps, 5 sets/1 rep/315lbs, 225lbs/8 reps.
Walking/Jogging - 4.5km @11:29/km pace.
I did a lot more jogging during that 4.5km. The pace shows.
After that I got a shower and went to the airport to pick up my lovely wife. She was gone for over a month and I am so very pleased to have her home.
Saturday morning I got up and went to the Strength Club with my son.
Saturday morning body weight 290.5lbs
Leg Swings and Lots of Stretching.
Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/4 reps/225lbs.
At that point I felt a pull deep in my left hamstring. Time to stop.
The rest of the day I just took it easy and went shopping with my wife and kids.
This morning I slept in as it is Father's Day. Lots of sleep felt great. Today my daughter had a basket ball game. After that we came home and started supper. I went out to the garage and did some weight training.
Alternate the following.
NG Bench Press - 6 sets/12 reps/135lbs.
Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 6 sets/12 reps/35lbs.
Inclined Dumbbell Flys - 6 sets/12 reps/35lbs.
Standing Side Laterals - 6 sets/12 reps/15lbs.
After weights I had a lovely steak diner made by my wife. Then I convinced her to join me on a 4.6km walk. It took just over an hour. I was great to have some company especially my sweetheart.
Snowdaddy
Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/6 reps, 5 sets/1 rep/315lbs, 225lbs/8 reps.
Walking/Jogging - 4.5km @11:29/km pace.
I did a lot more jogging during that 4.5km. The pace shows.
After that I got a shower and went to the airport to pick up my lovely wife. She was gone for over a month and I am so very pleased to have her home.
Saturday morning I got up and went to the Strength Club with my son.
Saturday morning body weight 290.5lbs
Leg Swings and Lots of Stretching.
Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/4 reps/225lbs.
At that point I felt a pull deep in my left hamstring. Time to stop.
The rest of the day I just took it easy and went shopping with my wife and kids.
This morning I slept in as it is Father's Day. Lots of sleep felt great. Today my daughter had a basket ball game. After that we came home and started supper. I went out to the garage and did some weight training.
Alternate the following.
NG Bench Press - 6 sets/12 reps/135lbs.
Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 6 sets/12 reps/35lbs.
Inclined Dumbbell Flys - 6 sets/12 reps/35lbs.
Standing Side Laterals - 6 sets/12 reps/15lbs.
After weights I had a lovely steak diner made by my wife. Then I convinced her to join me on a 4.6km walk. It took just over an hour. I was great to have some company especially my sweetheart.
Snowdaddy
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Squats and Lots More Walking
Last week was kinda rough. I strained my neck and the muscles in the back of my head knotted up. I had a few nights where I couldn't sleep because it hurt so much. I went to the hospital Monday morning and the Dr gave me an injection right into the back of my head. Within a few hours it started to feel better. Within a couple of days I'm back to normal.
Tuesday I walked 2km in the morning before going to work and 4.6km in the evening.
Wednesday I walked 2km in the morning and 3.8km in the evening.
Today I walked 2km in the morning in the evening it went something like this,
Leg Swings and Stretching
Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/95lbs, 3 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 3 sets/8 reps/135lbs.
Leg Extensions - 70lbs/16 reps, 3 sets/16 reps/105lbs.
Walking - 4.5km
Watching my macros lately has really been showing amazing results. Body Weight this morning was 292lbs. 63lbs lost so far.
Snowdaddy
Tuesday I walked 2km in the morning before going to work and 4.6km in the evening.
Wednesday I walked 2km in the morning and 3.8km in the evening.
Today I walked 2km in the morning in the evening it went something like this,
Leg Swings and Stretching
Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/95lbs, 3 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 3 sets/8 reps/135lbs.
Leg Extensions - 70lbs/16 reps, 3 sets/16 reps/105lbs.
Walking - 4.5km
Watching my macros lately has really been showing amazing results. Body Weight this morning was 292lbs. 63lbs lost so far.
Snowdaddy
Thursday, June 07, 2018
More Walking
Tuesday morning I woke up and my neck was very stiff. So much that it was difficult to swallow. Tuesday and Wednesday I didn't do very much because my neck was bothering me that much. Today everything is feeling better. not 100% mind you, just better. With that I decided to go for a walk.
Walk - 5.3km, 1hr 6 min.
It's 28 deg C outside but there is a little bit of a breeze that's nice. This morning I weighed 295.5lbs.
Snowdaddy
Walk - 5.3km, 1hr 6 min.
It's 28 deg C outside but there is a little bit of a breeze that's nice. This morning I weighed 295.5lbs.
Snowdaddy
Monday, June 04, 2018
Walking
Spent some time beating the streets today. This morning I went the standard 2km around the block. This evening I was a bit stressed out from being an adult. I didn't want to walk but I thought it would make me feel better. It did. 4.5km, 55minutes. This morning I weighed 298lbs. Getting lighter and feeling better.
Snowdaddy
Snowdaddy
Sunday, June 03, 2018
Strength Club and Walking
Today I went to the Strength Club. Nothing special. I was training some new lifters so I got distracted and my motivation disappeared.
Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/185lbs.
Bench Press - 3 sets/12 reps/135lbs.
Ab Sling Knee Ups - 5 sets/12 reps.
At least the core work with the Ab Slings was good.
When I got home I had had to study for a little while then I went for a walk.
Walk - 5.8km
One of my best walks to date. I feel better for doing all that cardio. It took over and hour and burned a lot of calories.
Snowdaddy
Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/185lbs.
Bench Press - 3 sets/12 reps/135lbs.
Ab Sling Knee Ups - 5 sets/12 reps.
At least the core work with the Ab Slings was good.
When I got home I had had to study for a little while then I went for a walk.
Walk - 5.8km
One of my best walks to date. I feel better for doing all that cardio. It took over and hour and burned a lot of calories.
Snowdaddy
Friday, June 01, 2018
Great Day Of Training
This morning I got up early for a walk. The typical 2km around the block. Today I spent the day sitting in a classroom. Not too much activity there. This evening was a different story.
Leg Swings and Stretching.
Super Set the following
OH Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 4 sets/6 reps/55lbs. (last set for 8 reps).
Standing Military Press - 2 sets/6 reps/bar/4 sets/6 reps/55lbs. (last set for 8 reps).
Burpees - 6 sets/6 reps. (last set for 8 reps)
After that I really wanted to go for another walk.
Walking - ~6km, 1hr 5min.
My Fitbit says I burned over 1000 cal. There was a section of bike path I pushed myself and ran from one end to the other it was about 600m. That is really good for me currently. In about a month from now if everything keeps going well that will be nothing. Feeling good.
Snowdaddy
Leg Swings and Stretching.
Super Set the following
OH Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 4 sets/6 reps/55lbs. (last set for 8 reps).
Standing Military Press - 2 sets/6 reps/bar/4 sets/6 reps/55lbs. (last set for 8 reps).
Burpees - 6 sets/6 reps. (last set for 8 reps)
After that I really wanted to go for another walk.
Walking - ~6km, 1hr 5min.
My Fitbit says I burned over 1000 cal. There was a section of bike path I pushed myself and ran from one end to the other it was about 600m. That is really good for me currently. In about a month from now if everything keeps going well that will be nothing. Feeling good.
Snowdaddy
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