5-18-18 (Friday) Pickle-Ball.
PICKLE-BALL DAY!!!
I really wanted to make it a "Three-Sweep", but right from the warm-up, it didn't feel like it did last week. Today, I just didn't feel "ON" like I did last week. My strokes weren't going in like they were last week. I was missing the lines and my serves on the "odd" side were missing and missing badly. I just didn't feel like anything was "clicking" today. But that being said, I still took three out of four games. But the last three game scores were what was really odd. In the first game, I had a big lead then stopped scoring points while John slowly but surely chipped away at my lead. But I finally broke through and closed out the game. 15-11. The second game, I fell behind almost right out of the box. The score was 5-13, then I mounted an incredible comeback to take the game 15-13. In the third game, I was feeling pretty confident. I jumped out to a 7-0 lead, then I lost it and fell behind, 7-10, then I came back for a 13-10 lead, then I lost it and ended up losing that game, 13-15. In the final game, we were pretty close the whole game. Neither one of us got more than a 3 point lead and the lead changed hands several times. We were stuck at 12-12 for a few exchanges, then finally, John nudged ahead, 12-13. Then a few exchanges later, I closed out the game by a score of 15-13. What was odd is that it seemed like 13 was the cursed number for today's match. In the last three games, the one to get to 13 points first ended up losing the game. No matter how big the lead was. Weird and interesting at the same time. I didn't get my "Three-Sweep", but I hope that John is a little encouraged by the win. If I sweep every time, playing might get a bit tedious. But it was a good hard-fought match.
In the end, I burned 1109 kcal. It was a good session. I'm going to have to start off faster and maintain my level throughout these games.
Monday, May 28, 2018
5-17-18 (Thursday) HY: Body Beast - Build: Back and Bis + Power 90 - Ab Ripper 200 + TCF.
5-17-18 (Thursday) HY: Body Beast - Build: Back and Bis + Power 90 - Ab Ripper 200 + TCF.
Today was another morning workout. But since it was Back and Bis, I was a little worried about the time, but everything worked out fine. Again, I used the same worksheet and kept this weeks' color blue.
I raised some of my weight numbers, but there were still a lot of the same numbers as last week there. But like with Chest and Tris, I wanted to push the Drop Sets and the final sets. I kept the Giant Set numbers pretty much the same. I was at my limit the last time, so I wanted to stick with those weights. I did a little better on the Pull-Ups. I was able to keep 10 reps for the first two sets, but then I burned out on the last one. As for the biceps, I could only maintain my levels of weights for most of the moves instead of going up. They got a pretty good burn at that. Chin-Ups were terrible! One off, one off, two off. Arms were like rubber.
In the end, I burned 813 kcals. Some of those heavier weights really pushed me, like on the rows.
Today was another morning workout. But since it was Back and Bis, I was a little worried about the time, but everything worked out fine. Again, I used the same worksheet and kept this weeks' color blue.
I raised some of my weight numbers, but there were still a lot of the same numbers as last week there. But like with Chest and Tris, I wanted to push the Drop Sets and the final sets. I kept the Giant Set numbers pretty much the same. I was at my limit the last time, so I wanted to stick with those weights. I did a little better on the Pull-Ups. I was able to keep 10 reps for the first two sets, but then I burned out on the last one. As for the biceps, I could only maintain my levels of weights for most of the moves instead of going up. They got a pretty good burn at that. Chin-Ups were terrible! One off, one off, two off. Arms were like rubber.
In the end, I burned 813 kcals. Some of those heavier weights really pushed me, like on the rows.
5-16-18 (Wednesday) Tennis.
5-16-18 (Wednesday) Tennis.
Today, was almost perfect conditions for playing outside. On top of that, the practice was at the close courts today so I was happy for the short drive to the courts. Just a couple of glitches: 1. the humidity, and 2. court lighting on one court. The humidity was quite palpable and when there is a lot of humidity, there are a lot of bugs swarming around the lights. Which means that there are a lot of bugs flying around us. All of us were constantly flailing our arms and rackets around to keep the bugs away. But at the beginning of the practice, I was able to warm up with a good consistent member and we were banging it out. It was really fun. Even though the humidity was high, the temperature was cool. So bugs notwithstanding, it was good conditions. We had two courts, but for some reason, one of the courts' lights were noticeably dimmer than the other. That made it all the more difficult to see the ball when on that court. But the positive takeaway is that it forced us to focus a lot harder than if the lights were brighter. Overall, it was a good session.
In the end, I burned only 1409 kcals. I think the temps are having an influence on the calorie burn.
Today, was almost perfect conditions for playing outside. On top of that, the practice was at the close courts today so I was happy for the short drive to the courts. Just a couple of glitches: 1. the humidity, and 2. court lighting on one court. The humidity was quite palpable and when there is a lot of humidity, there are a lot of bugs swarming around the lights. Which means that there are a lot of bugs flying around us. All of us were constantly flailing our arms and rackets around to keep the bugs away. But at the beginning of the practice, I was able to warm up with a good consistent member and we were banging it out. It was really fun. Even though the humidity was high, the temperature was cool. So bugs notwithstanding, it was good conditions. We had two courts, but for some reason, one of the courts' lights were noticeably dimmer than the other. That made it all the more difficult to see the ball when on that court. But the positive takeaway is that it forced us to focus a lot harder than if the lights were brighter. Overall, it was a good session.
In the end, I burned only 1409 kcals. I think the temps are having an influence on the calorie burn.
5-15-18 (Tuesday) HY: Body Beast - Build: Chest and Tris + TCF.
5-15-18 (Tuesday) HY: Body Beast - Build: Chest and Tris + TCF.
Today, I begin the second round of the Build Phase of Body Beast. I really didn't want to print out another worksheet, so I added the information to the old worksheet and then color-coded today's numbers in blue. As you can see, on a lot of the moves, I didn't go up in weight, and when I did go up, it was only a max of 2.5kgs. and a minimum of 1kg. I really wanted to go up in weight all around, but I was feeling a little off today, so I held back from doing too much. I especially felt it on the first move. My left forearm was fatiguing really quickly and became rather strained at the end of the first set. But I did push it on the Drop Sets, and the final sets. The biggest jump overall was in the Giant Set. All the weight numbers went up, but the Push-Up reps stayed the same. I was just burned out by the time I got to the Decline Push-Ups. Triceps were feeling it on a few of the Chest moves. For example, the Close Grip press, the first move in the Giant Set, as I was lowering the dumbbells for a more eccentric workout, my triceps were working hard. So by the time I got to the Triceps section of the routine, they were already feeling it. Again, I didn't feel the strength to do the Triceps Push-Ups on my toes, so I started off on my knees. And that was brutal enough. I got a good pump and burn from this routine.
In the end, I burned 691 kcals. It was a good session, and I was feeling a little more like myself at the end.
Today, I begin the second round of the Build Phase of Body Beast. I really didn't want to print out another worksheet, so I added the information to the old worksheet and then color-coded today's numbers in blue. As you can see, on a lot of the moves, I didn't go up in weight, and when I did go up, it was only a max of 2.5kgs. and a minimum of 1kg. I really wanted to go up in weight all around, but I was feeling a little off today, so I held back from doing too much. I especially felt it on the first move. My left forearm was fatiguing really quickly and became rather strained at the end of the first set. But I did push it on the Drop Sets, and the final sets. The biggest jump overall was in the Giant Set. All the weight numbers went up, but the Push-Up reps stayed the same. I was just burned out by the time I got to the Decline Push-Ups. Triceps were feeling it on a few of the Chest moves. For example, the Close Grip press, the first move in the Giant Set, as I was lowering the dumbbells for a more eccentric workout, my triceps were working hard. So by the time I got to the Triceps section of the routine, they were already feeling it. Again, I didn't feel the strength to do the Triceps Push-Ups on my toes, so I started off on my knees. And that was brutal enough. I got a good pump and burn from this routine.
In the end, I burned 691 kcals. It was a good session, and I was feeling a little more like myself at the end.
Sunday, May 20, 2018
5-13-18 (Sunday) Tennis.
5-13-18 (Sunday) Tennis.
Today's tennis was supposed to be at the outdoor park, but since it was raining, we had to move it to the indoor facility. Unfortunately, there was only one court available, so for three hours, 12 people were rotating on the drills. Having only one court means that there was a little more waiting time between turns on the drill court, so my calorie burn was quite a bit lower than usual Sunday tennis sessions. My strokes and volleys felt good. My serve was okay, but there was one turn I had that had me serving to one of the best members if not THE best and arguably the most stable member of the club. I was able to blow two booming serves past him and the people watching were awed. It always feels great when I can take points from the elite members.
In the end, I burned only 1885 kcals. I usually burn closer to 2500 kcals, but I feel fortunate to be able to play on a rainy day.
Today's tennis was supposed to be at the outdoor park, but since it was raining, we had to move it to the indoor facility. Unfortunately, there was only one court available, so for three hours, 12 people were rotating on the drills. Having only one court means that there was a little more waiting time between turns on the drill court, so my calorie burn was quite a bit lower than usual Sunday tennis sessions. My strokes and volleys felt good. My serve was okay, but there was one turn I had that had me serving to one of the best members if not THE best and arguably the most stable member of the club. I was able to blow two booming serves past him and the people watching were awed. It always feels great when I can take points from the elite members.
In the end, I burned only 1885 kcals. I usually burn closer to 2500 kcals, but I feel fortunate to be able to play on a rainy day.
5-11-18 (Friday) Pickle-Ball.
5-11-18 (Friday) Pickle-Ball.
Today was the day that I look forward to all week. I love playing tennis, but Pickle-Ball is game day, not just practice and drills. We played four games, and to make a long story short, for the second time in a row, I was able to sweep all the games. Today, though, during the warm-up, I was feeling pretty locked in with my strokes and with my footwork. I started off hot and jumped to a big lead, but I seemed to gas out a bit trying to do some different drop shots and what not. I ended up losing the big lead but finally closed it out, 15-11. In the second game, I decided to just go all out and smash everything I could the paddle on. I didn't let up, peddle to the metal type of stuff. I took the game 15-5. The next game, I just kept it going, but I decided to change my strategy a bit and go for the severe angles. It was great because everything was just going in. Once I got the lead, I just didn't give it up, 15-7. In the final game, I think I was a bit gassed out and I was getting a bit sloppy. I wanted to really finish with a bang though, so I pushed it and went all out. Incredible shots from both ends of the court so it was knock-down-drag-out FUN!!!
In the end, I burned a good 828 kcals. Got to love it!
Today was the day that I look forward to all week. I love playing tennis, but Pickle-Ball is game day, not just practice and drills. We played four games, and to make a long story short, for the second time in a row, I was able to sweep all the games. Today, though, during the warm-up, I was feeling pretty locked in with my strokes and with my footwork. I started off hot and jumped to a big lead, but I seemed to gas out a bit trying to do some different drop shots and what not. I ended up losing the big lead but finally closed it out, 15-11. In the second game, I decided to just go all out and smash everything I could the paddle on. I didn't let up, peddle to the metal type of stuff. I took the game 15-5. The next game, I just kept it going, but I decided to change my strategy a bit and go for the severe angles. It was great because everything was just going in. Once I got the lead, I just didn't give it up, 15-7. In the final game, I think I was a bit gassed out and I was getting a bit sloppy. I wanted to really finish with a bang though, so I pushed it and went all out. Incredible shots from both ends of the court so it was knock-down-drag-out FUN!!!
In the end, I burned a good 828 kcals. Got to love it!
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
5-10-18 (Thursday) Body Beast - Build: Shoulders
5-10-18 (Thursday) Body Beast - Build: Shoulders
I tried something different today and did my workout in the morning. On top of that, I did my workout before having breakfast. I've done that only a couple of times before, but for some reason, I decided to try it today. I actually wasn't that hungry and I lasted the whole workout without feeling hungry, or faint, or even a loss of energy. It just pumped through the routine. Luckily, though, Build: Shoulders is a shorter workout with fewer rounds so that was good.
The one worry I had about this routine is that I have had shoulder pain for the past several weeks. Especially on my left shoulder. One morning I woke up and the pain was just there. It was like I slept on it wrong or something, and I've had pain in my shoulder ever since. It isn't a chronic pain, but when I move my shoulder a certain way, it felt like I was pinching a nerve or something. For that reason, I didn't want to go too heavy, so, as you can see, the weights I chose weren't as heavy as usual. But the high rep sets gave me a good burn. But for the Shrug moves, I went heavy. I enjoyed working out in the morning, and I think I'll do it again next Thursday.
In the end, I burned a very small 346 kcals. One body part in relative isolation and for just over 45 minutes, I knew I couldn't expect too much, but this was a lot lower than I usually burn.
I tried something different today and did my workout in the morning. On top of that, I did my workout before having breakfast. I've done that only a couple of times before, but for some reason, I decided to try it today. I actually wasn't that hungry and I lasted the whole workout without feeling hungry, or faint, or even a loss of energy. It just pumped through the routine. Luckily, though, Build: Shoulders is a shorter workout with fewer rounds so that was good.
The one worry I had about this routine is that I have had shoulder pain for the past several weeks. Especially on my left shoulder. One morning I woke up and the pain was just there. It was like I slept on it wrong or something, and I've had pain in my shoulder ever since. It isn't a chronic pain, but when I move my shoulder a certain way, it felt like I was pinching a nerve or something. For that reason, I didn't want to go too heavy, so, as you can see, the weights I chose weren't as heavy as usual. But the high rep sets gave me a good burn. But for the Shrug moves, I went heavy. I enjoyed working out in the morning, and I think I'll do it again next Thursday.
In the end, I burned a very small 346 kcals. One body part in relative isolation and for just over 45 minutes, I knew I couldn't expect too much, but this was a lot lower than I usually burn.
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