Thread: Workout thread

Da pump is why I lift.

Tuesday I decided to reset my Deadlifts, and then go ahead and set a PR for reps at 345# for 8.

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

I'm thinking about getting back in shape. I thought it's be good to check in on the state of the art with these things. I think I'd like to do something that was a mix of boxing workouts and 12-15 rep mass building weight training. And tons of pure cardio.

The main thing is I've always been a pretty fit and live-wire dude, but I've been in a bit of a funk lately. Energy levels, attitude, etc. I wonder how much of it is getting older (38) and how much of it is lack of exercise, and how much of it is my increased alcohol consumption over the past six months.

The radio ads have me curious about testosterone replacement. Is this snake oil? What are the legit supps out there?

I also want to get back into some kind of competitive sport. Maybe racquetball or something. I'd actually kind of like to try a new sport (never played hockey for example, but that seems expensive).

I also kind of want to get back into fighting sports. I did a lot of martial arts and boxing when I was younger, and I kind of miss that.

Man, this is kind of all over the board, so I apologize for that, but I figure better to confess to the high priests of working out than stay silent. What do you guys think about kettlebell workouts? Or cross fit? Or P90X? How about Krav Maga?

you know your body better than anyone else Hawg. listen to your body, react, and things will work out. good luck

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

Tuesday I decided to reset my Deadlifts, and then go ahead and set a PR for reps at 345# for 8.

That's pretty good dude. I can't even do squats. My doctor told me not to anymore because of the trouble I have with migraines, so when I do lower body I pretty much limit it to lunges and crappers.

Originally Posted by Mike

Da pump is why I lift.

That video is gold. One of my coworkers emailed it to me before he went to lift.

I know the rest of my workout life will contain stumbling blocks, but the turning points that follow are golden. The hunger and fire in my comfort zone of Studio B will always be sky high, but I had all but stopped my pursuit of a dream instructing job. Wakeup call came yesterday in a series of texts thanking me for inspiring a relative. How @#$%^&* inspiring have I been if I hit the pause button on pursuit of my dream class?
Back to square one. Focused and dedicated.... feels good to be back.

Until that goal comes to fruition, I am certainly encouraged by the fact I have been given a second freestyle class. A beginner's class had been discussed, but our Group Fitness Coordinator felt my core group of students would be happier with me leading a 30 minute long advanced class than something for beginners. I'm sure the class time will increase. My 60 minute freestyle class on Fridays was originally 45 minutes. My students are great about raising the bar with me.

Just what I've been up too!!! How y'all doing

Kicking it. Weighted dips and weighted pullups. I freakin love that stuff. Chain it on.

Got my phone call yesterday. Did not go as planned..... lots of stumbling blocks in the 16 months since I went to Group Centergy training, but I got my dream class, starting July 3rd.

It is yoga + pilates put to music. I will always have a monumental struggle with form. I will never be flexible. I will damned sure never be graceful.

Good news, though : heart + determination + practicing every day overpower everything else. Those stumbling blocks make the payoff all the sweeter.

So it has been a while (2 years) since my last post so I wanted to swing by and see how everyone was doing. It's good to see some familiar faces still working out. An update about my progress...in my last post I hit a deadlift PR of 375#. About two months ago I hit 460#. Last weekend I was involved in a team Crossfit competition and did 3 touch and go reps at 465#. I was ecstatic!! I am 39, 5'10", 190

My return to this board wouldn't be complete without posting here.

My diet continues to be my Achilles heel, but as soon as things calm down I'll be more strict counting macros. Here's what I'm proud of currently:

I have signed up for the following events in 2015

Feb 10km Coastal Run In Newcastle
June 143km Mountain Cycle in Wales
Oct Half Marathon in Glasgow

I am hoping to do a marathon as well - but not decided which one yet

So none of you have worked out the last two years?

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

So none of you have worked out the last two years?

I only post my workout updates to the hardcore bodybuilding thread.