7-16-18 (Monday) Yardwork.
Today was a National Holiday, but we had a normal day of work. But I didn't have my night class. That makes two weeks in a row with no Monday night class. I'm getting spoiled. I was fully intending to do a regular resistance workout when I got home, but once again, I changed my plan because of the weather. The weather was beautiful so I decided that I needed to cut the jungle that is my yard. I hadn't touched it since before rainy season started and the weedy grass was almost chest high. Also, I just bought a new hand mower and I was excited to try it out. It took some doing to get it assembled, but once it was all put together, I was a mowing maniac. Unfortunately, the grass and weeds were way too long for the little hand mower to affectively cut the blades down to size so I had to get the weed-wacker out and cut the long stuff down to about 7-10 cm. Then, I was able to adjust the cutting depth and do some real damage. It worked like a charm. It was almost sunset by the time I finished so that was it for my workout today. Plus, mosquitos had a buffet of my blood so I was pretty itchy. I even had a bite on my lower lip. OUCH! I wasn't wearing my HRM so not calorie count today. But I would guess I burned around 400-500 kcals. Not a bad day's work.
Monday, July 23, 2018
7-15-18 (Sunday) HY: Tennis + PU/PU Challenge.
7-15-18 (Sunday) HY: Tennis + PU/PU Challenge.
The last couple tennis sessions were in extremely humid conditions. And because of those conditions, the sweat would pour down my leg and puddle in my shoes. I was told that long spandex would help with that problem. So, I decided to give it a try. More on that later.
There were only about 12 members today (we assumed that it was because of the heat that people didn't come) so we did something a little different. The two courts were split, one court was Volley/Stroke and the other was Serve/Return. We did that for a little more than an hour and then we started to play games. While two games were going, there were 4 people waiting. So, basically, we were trading courts and switching partners. As time went on, some people came and some left but games kept on going. Today, I had a perfect record. I won all my matches with whoever was my partner, and I won all my service games with a wicked slice serve working on the Deuce court.
It was a great day.
In the end, I burned a good 2341 kcals. I was too tired to do the PU/PU Challenge right after tennis, so I did it later in the evening. Still got in all the reps.
The last couple tennis sessions were in extremely humid conditions. And because of those conditions, the sweat would pour down my leg and puddle in my shoes. I was told that long spandex would help with that problem. So, I decided to give it a try. More on that later.
There were only about 12 members today (we assumed that it was because of the heat that people didn't come) so we did something a little different. The two courts were split, one court was Volley/Stroke and the other was Serve/Return. We did that for a little more than an hour and then we started to play games. While two games were going, there were 4 people waiting. So, basically, we were trading courts and switching partners. As time went on, some people came and some left but games kept on going. Today, I had a perfect record. I won all my matches with whoever was my partner, and I won all my service games with a wicked slice serve working on the Deuce court.
It was a great day.
In the end, I burned a good 2341 kcals. I was too tired to do the PU/PU Challenge right after tennis, so I did it later in the evening. Still got in all the reps.
7-13-18 (Friday) HY: PU/PU Challenge + Pickle-Ball.
7-13-18 (Friday) HY: PU/PU Challenge + Pickle-Ball.
I got to the gym a little earlier than usual today because I wanted to get the Pull-Ups done and dusted. I was pumped up and ready to play. I was feeling good, and I played the way I felt. After the last session, I really wanted to make up for that disappointment. Long story short, we ended up playing FIVE games because I summarily dismantled John. Today was my day and John didn't score more than 8 points in any of the games. The point totals were between 3 and 8 points. The worst of the games were the last two. I was just on FIRE! I was chasing down balls like crazy. There weren't any, if any, WOW shots, but play was solid, fundamental. I had a great time, but I'm not too sure about John.
In the end, I burned 1265 kcals. A good day's burn.
I got to the gym a little earlier than usual today because I wanted to get the Pull-Ups done and dusted. I was pumped up and ready to play. I was feeling good, and I played the way I felt. After the last session, I really wanted to make up for that disappointment. Long story short, we ended up playing FIVE games because I summarily dismantled John. Today was my day and John didn't score more than 8 points in any of the games. The point totals were between 3 and 8 points. The worst of the games were the last two. I was just on FIRE! I was chasing down balls like crazy. There weren't any, if any, WOW shots, but play was solid, fundamental. I had a great time, but I'm not too sure about John.
In the end, I burned 1265 kcals. A good day's burn.
7-12-18 (Thursday) HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Back + Anabolic Stretch + P90X2 - X2 Ab Ripper + TCF + PU/PU Challenge.
7-12-18 (Thursday) HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Back + Anabolic Stretch + P90X2 - X2 Ab Ripper + TCF + PU/PU Challenge.
I was a little nervous about this routine because to me, this is the toughest routine in the Bulk Phase. But once I actually get started, things are pretty smooth. The first Super Set wasn't that much different. I faded a bit on the Pull-Ups, but did all the Rips. I went up a little bit in weight on the following Progressive Set. Just 1.25 kgs. Felt good, but just about hit failure on the reverse progression, but not quite. As per the notation last time, I went up by 1.25 kgs for the Force Set. Here too, just about hit Failure, but barely made it. On the next Single Set, I wanted to go even heavier on the Drop Set, and I tried to go up to 31 kgs, but I couldn't balance my 2 kg dumbbell and it fell off. So, keeping safety in mind, I stuck with the 30 kgs. for the heavy weight but only went down 2 kgs for the lighter weight. That was a tough set. I kept the same weights and what not for the final Super Set. But I was able to up the Rep Count to 12 reps on the Plank Rotation within the time limit.
The Anabolic stretch was tough, but I got it in. I wasn't going to do the hang, so the Pullover Hold was the move. It took a bit to find the actual Back stretch, but it was good once I found it.
I was able to get through the Ab routine today with an average amount of Burning and Moaning. Those moves are still really tough, and the Activation is a chore. I wasn't able to make it through all 20 reps of the Iso Bike, only got to 10 reps. By the end of this round, I want to get through all 20 reps.
I finished with a good Flow Series. but then remembered the PU/PU Challenge and eventually knocked out the required reps.
In the end, I burned 690 kcal. A good average burn, but way above average Burn!
I was a little nervous about this routine because to me, this is the toughest routine in the Bulk Phase. But once I actually get started, things are pretty smooth. The first Super Set wasn't that much different. I faded a bit on the Pull-Ups, but did all the Rips. I went up a little bit in weight on the following Progressive Set. Just 1.25 kgs. Felt good, but just about hit failure on the reverse progression, but not quite. As per the notation last time, I went up by 1.25 kgs for the Force Set. Here too, just about hit Failure, but barely made it. On the next Single Set, I wanted to go even heavier on the Drop Set, and I tried to go up to 31 kgs, but I couldn't balance my 2 kg dumbbell and it fell off. So, keeping safety in mind, I stuck with the 30 kgs. for the heavy weight but only went down 2 kgs for the lighter weight. That was a tough set. I kept the same weights and what not for the final Super Set. But I was able to up the Rep Count to 12 reps on the Plank Rotation within the time limit.
The Anabolic stretch was tough, but I got it in. I wasn't going to do the hang, so the Pullover Hold was the move. It took a bit to find the actual Back stretch, but it was good once I found it.
I was able to get through the Ab routine today with an average amount of Burning and Moaning. Those moves are still really tough, and the Activation is a chore. I wasn't able to make it through all 20 reps of the Iso Bike, only got to 10 reps. By the end of this round, I want to get through all 20 reps.
I finished with a good Flow Series. but then remembered the PU/PU Challenge and eventually knocked out the required reps.
In the end, I burned 690 kcal. A good average burn, but way above average Burn!
Monday, July 16, 2018
7-11-18 (Wednesday) Tennis.
7-11-18 (Wednesday) Tennis.
Today, the weather was almost perfect for tennis except for the humidity. One big difference was the venue for the practice session. For the first time, I got to play at the newly resurfaced Kamoike Public courts. They are all hard courts so it was like coming home. Everyone was worried that playing on the hard surface would make them more tired than on the Omni courts, but for me, I actually felt a little more energized. Movement without sliding came back to me pretty quickly. I didn't get a sense for what everyone else was feeling about the surface, but I hope everyone liked it so we can play there every Wednesday.
The menu was the same, starting with Volley/Stroke. I went to volley first and got to do it the whole time. The next round went up to three people so I was happy to have gotten in a good volley session. For Serve/Return, I usually like to Return first so I can have uninterrupted serving practice in the next rounds, but people beat me to the spot so I started off serving. But it worked out because there wasn't enough time to go for a second round, so I still got my serving in. During the Serve round, I went up against one of the Elite and beat him at his own game. I was so happy that I could out volley him. Thankful for the extended volley practice today.
Finally, we went to game sims. I was also able to play well there because I was active and moved well. Footwork was also good. NO SAND!!!
I was leaving puddles everywhere I stood and remnants of raindrops where ever I played because the sweat was just pouring off of me.
In the end, I burned a good 1654 kcals. Happy to be at and over 1500 for the Wednesday sessions.
Today, the weather was almost perfect for tennis except for the humidity. One big difference was the venue for the practice session. For the first time, I got to play at the newly resurfaced Kamoike Public courts. They are all hard courts so it was like coming home. Everyone was worried that playing on the hard surface would make them more tired than on the Omni courts, but for me, I actually felt a little more energized. Movement without sliding came back to me pretty quickly. I didn't get a sense for what everyone else was feeling about the surface, but I hope everyone liked it so we can play there every Wednesday.
The menu was the same, starting with Volley/Stroke. I went to volley first and got to do it the whole time. The next round went up to three people so I was happy to have gotten in a good volley session. For Serve/Return, I usually like to Return first so I can have uninterrupted serving practice in the next rounds, but people beat me to the spot so I started off serving. But it worked out because there wasn't enough time to go for a second round, so I still got my serving in. During the Serve round, I went up against one of the Elite and beat him at his own game. I was so happy that I could out volley him. Thankful for the extended volley practice today.
Finally, we went to game sims. I was also able to play well there because I was active and moved well. Footwork was also good. NO SAND!!!
I was leaving puddles everywhere I stood and remnants of raindrops where ever I played because the sweat was just pouring off of me.
In the end, I burned a good 1654 kcals. Happy to be at and over 1500 for the Wednesday sessions.
7-10-18 (Tuesday) HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Chest + Anabolic Stretch - Chest + P90X2 - X2 Ab Ripper + TCF.
7-10-18 (Tuesday) HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Chest + Anabolic Stretch - Chest + P90X2 - X2 Ab Ripper + TCF.
This is the first time in a LONG time that I've done two resistance days in a row. But there was no problem because yesterday was Legs and today is Chest. No worries, and my legs are not that sore either so it's all good.
Today, I'm starting the third round of the Bulk phase. There are 6 rounds in all so I'm almost halfway through. I'm going through a big change in my methodology, though. The last two times I went through the Chest routine, my form totally SUCKED!!! I knew it, but I was too worried about keeping the weight at or higher than before. This time, I'm thinking about and focusing on PERFECT FORM. Plus, Since I was activating tertiary muscles to aid in the lifting of the too heavy weights, I wasn't able to really hit my target muscles. I'm not going to write out all the changes here because you can just look at the worksheet. I went down where I needed to and stayed when I needed to. But as you can see, I needed to go way down in order to be able to activate my Chest muscles. I also really wanted to pace myself so I could do the Push-Ups at the end. The last two times I went through Bulk: Chest I couldn't hardly get one full Push-Up done. This time, I did all the reps without stopping. I also went all the way down on each rep. But I was dying at the end of each set. My form was fine, but my breathing was terrible. I had to bear down to get it done. But this was a much better pace for me. Oh, and I didn't do any additional Calf Raises this time since I had done a ton yesterday.
I was able to do the Anabolic stretch on my chest, but it hit a lot of places around my chest as well.
New Round means new Ab routine. This round I have chosen P90X2's X2 Ab Ripper. And I could not get through it. Those static holds are brutal after each rep. Major burn and major moaning. I took several small breaks throughout the routine. Without them, I probably would have cramped up.
In the end, I burned 682 kcal. Glad to be going down in weight and focusing on form. I really need to watch my mechanics for each move so I don't injure myself.
This is the first time in a LONG time that I've done two resistance days in a row. But there was no problem because yesterday was Legs and today is Chest. No worries, and my legs are not that sore either so it's all good.
Today, I'm starting the third round of the Bulk phase. There are 6 rounds in all so I'm almost halfway through. I'm going through a big change in my methodology, though. The last two times I went through the Chest routine, my form totally SUCKED!!! I knew it, but I was too worried about keeping the weight at or higher than before. This time, I'm thinking about and focusing on PERFECT FORM. Plus, Since I was activating tertiary muscles to aid in the lifting of the too heavy weights, I wasn't able to really hit my target muscles. I'm not going to write out all the changes here because you can just look at the worksheet. I went down where I needed to and stayed when I needed to. But as you can see, I needed to go way down in order to be able to activate my Chest muscles. I also really wanted to pace myself so I could do the Push-Ups at the end. The last two times I went through Bulk: Chest I couldn't hardly get one full Push-Up done. This time, I did all the reps without stopping. I also went all the way down on each rep. But I was dying at the end of each set. My form was fine, but my breathing was terrible. I had to bear down to get it done. But this was a much better pace for me. Oh, and I didn't do any additional Calf Raises this time since I had done a ton yesterday.
I was able to do the Anabolic stretch on my chest, but it hit a lot of places around my chest as well.
New Round means new Ab routine. This round I have chosen P90X2's X2 Ab Ripper. And I could not get through it. Those static holds are brutal after each rep. Major burn and major moaning. I took several small breaks throughout the routine. Without them, I probably would have cramped up.
In the end, I burned 682 kcal. Glad to be going down in weight and focusing on form. I really need to watch my mechanics for each move so I don't injure myself.
7-09-18 (Monday) HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Legs + Anabolic Stretch: Legs + ChaLEAN Extreme - Extreme Abs + TCF.
7-09-18 (Monday) HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Legs + Anabolic Stretch: Legs + ChaLEAN Extreme - Extreme Abs + TCF.
Today is a Monday and I'm working out! Basically, I don't have my night class tonight, so I'm free! Excited to get a workout in on Monday.
After the last time, I decided to not go up in weights for my legs. What happened last time was that my legs were actually fine the next day, but the day after that, I was in pain with every step, and it just happened to be Pickle-Ball day so I was dying with every step and lunge for the ball. (But I still won 3 out of 4 games.) But I did actually end up going up on a few moves and sets. As you can see below, I went up on the last set of the first move, but only by 1 kg. I went up on the middle weight for the next Progressive set, but only by 1.25kgs. I went up by 2.5kgs on the Force Set, and it was actually fine. On the next Progressive Set, I went up only on the Heavy weight by 1kg. I also went up on the Drop Set of the first move in the Super Set, and on the second move, I went up on the last set. No upping the weight for the Calf Raises, but I was able to get to 50 reps without stopping. Although my calves were BURNING at the end. Again, I did the double, or both legs in each round. Hoping all will be well the second day.
The Anabolic Stretch was really tough today because it is a weighted balance move. I'm in the Single Leg Straight Leg Deadlift position. I wanted to hold it for One Minute, but I could only take 30 seconds with a 30-second rest. For five rounds on each leg. I like the Anabolic work, but I'm wondering if it will actually have any effect on my muscle growth and sculpting. But for now, I'll keep doing it.
Abs were fine, but I am still getting my moaning on from the burn. Abs are just so frustrating. I can sense them getting stronger, but I can't see the results because of my FRACKING HARD TO GET RID OF BELLY FAT!!! But I can't stop now. Topped it all off with a good Flow series.
In the end, I burned a good 910 kcals. Pretty much what I expected from Leg Day. Actually, it was a bigger burn than I expected.
Today is a Monday and I'm working out! Basically, I don't have my night class tonight, so I'm free! Excited to get a workout in on Monday.
After the last time, I decided to not go up in weights for my legs. What happened last time was that my legs were actually fine the next day, but the day after that, I was in pain with every step, and it just happened to be Pickle-Ball day so I was dying with every step and lunge for the ball. (But I still won 3 out of 4 games.) But I did actually end up going up on a few moves and sets. As you can see below, I went up on the last set of the first move, but only by 1 kg. I went up on the middle weight for the next Progressive set, but only by 1.25kgs. I went up by 2.5kgs on the Force Set, and it was actually fine. On the next Progressive Set, I went up only on the Heavy weight by 1kg. I also went up on the Drop Set of the first move in the Super Set, and on the second move, I went up on the last set. No upping the weight for the Calf Raises, but I was able to get to 50 reps without stopping. Although my calves were BURNING at the end. Again, I did the double, or both legs in each round. Hoping all will be well the second day.
The Anabolic Stretch was really tough today because it is a weighted balance move. I'm in the Single Leg Straight Leg Deadlift position. I wanted to hold it for One Minute, but I could only take 30 seconds with a 30-second rest. For five rounds on each leg. I like the Anabolic work, but I'm wondering if it will actually have any effect on my muscle growth and sculpting. But for now, I'll keep doing it.
Abs were fine, but I am still getting my moaning on from the burn. Abs are just so frustrating. I can sense them getting stronger, but I can't see the results because of my FRACKING HARD TO GET RID OF BELLY FAT!!! But I can't stop now. Topped it all off with a good Flow series.
In the end, I burned a good 910 kcals. Pretty much what I expected from Leg Day. Actually, it was a bigger burn than I expected.
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