Let's try again...
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Weighs this morning - as mentioned, tapering down to reduce chance of injury and therefore enhance enjoyment of hike. I would usually not do weights in the morning, but figured as I was going lighter than usual I'd be OK. Rest of 60 seconds after every set.<br />
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[b]Military Press [/b]- still wanted to increase weight here as its an area of weakness<br />
6 x 40kg warmup<br />
6 x 50kg - I tried to push through here but just didn't have the energy.<br />
10 x 45kg<br />
8 x 45kg<br />
Think 45kg will be the goal for now. Once I can push out 3 x 10 of those I'll nudge it up again<br />
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[b]Squats[/b] - wanted to go to bench while the energy levels were up, but some guys were eyeing off the rack so I growled and protected my territory...<br />
10 x 50kg<br />
10 x 50kg<br />
10 x 50kg<br />
Concentrating on form<br />
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[b]Deadlift[/b]<br />
6 x 60kg warmup<br />
10 x 80<br />
10 x 80<br />
10 x 80<br />
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[b]Bench Press[/b]<br />
6 x 60kg warmup<br />
10 x 60<br />
10 x 60<br />
10 x 60 - struggled the last few reps but pushed it out. Totally knackered at this point<br />
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[b]Chinups [/b]- 7, 5, 4<br />
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Total time was just over 36 minutes.<br />
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Pretty easy to draw the conclusion that I've got more energy for weights later in the day, after consumption of energy over a long stretch. Running I'm probably better in the morning but too lazy at the moment <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /><br />
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As I've started work early, I might go home and do a 10km run on the same circuit I walked the other night. I've really been slack on the running lately and should probably get back into the pattern of waking early and hitting the road. -
Good stuff bro, you've done really well to keep things ticking during your health challenges. Hopefully things are on the improve mate. You'll be ready for full on beast mode once you are 100%
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Yeah doc days the injury will actually heal with the help of this new stuff he recommended, but the headaches it gives me are a bit off putting.<br />
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In other news - I discovered at karate last night that i can actually do clap pushups! managed to get out 5 in a row. -
That is good to hear... well headaches aside. But presumably you can manage them through treatment?<br />
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Clapping push ups!!? MN5 will be proud!!<br />
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Shit, I saw a PT doing ones where you clap behind and then in front before you come back into push up stance. I have no idea how you figure out you can do them without face planting something chronic!! -
Some kid in class was trying to do them. He's bright, but not that fit, and despite being three years ahead of my boy at their school is only a couple of inches taller. So I'm making it my mission to help him with the odd piece of fitness advice.<br />
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I will turn him into a beautiful swan! Or at least, allow him to have some core strength to go with his glasses and bookishness
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Yeah, getting them started young even if they aren't into sports is a great idea. If he is into reading etc just leave training books around the house!
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Needed to burn a little energy tonight (had dessert after dinner) so headed into the garage for no set order of anything:<br />
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Chin ups x 5<br />
Chin ups x 5<br />
Military press x 8 @ 50 kg<br />
Hammer dbell curls x 10 @ 14 kg<br />
Pull ups x 5<br />
Bent row bbell x 8 @ 50 kg<br />
Arnies x 10 @ 14 kg<br />
Shrugs x 10 @ 50 kg<br />
Pushups x 30<br />
Cat vomits x 10<br />
Meditation in Buddha pose for a few minutes. Wonderful for clearing the mind and stretching the leg muscles and knee joints. Never could do it as a bigger bloke (to much fat in the way perhaps), but since starting karate I've trained myself to release the muscles and embrace the stretch.<br />
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So tomorrow I'm driving for 5 hours and then hitting the trail to the high country for a couple of nights in the great outdoors. Going to be fun. -
As I'll be on a mountain side somewhere tomorrow I have to do official weigh in a day early<br />
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[quote name='NTA' timestamp='1360357599' post='342724']Last week: 92.1, Chest 108, Waist 97, Hips 101<br />
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92.8 kg, Chest 108, Waist 96, Hips 101<br />
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Not unexpected given last night's little splurge, and less exercise. Will rock into it hard next week to crack 92. -
I was 91.0kg yesterday...no exercise last night (Mrs TR made me her amazing Carrot Cake for V-Day, of which I only had a single peice last night...but still alot of cake left) none tonight as we are out for dinner, but will go hard over weekend.<br />
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Nick, fabulous photo, love the panoramic look at the hills. But mate, where are the mountains? <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />
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Fairly flat up there <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />
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Weighed in this morning just to check - 93.4kg which isn't as bad as it could have been. The hiking requires a change in meal (and loo) habits so unsurprising that weight went on. Especially the recovery meal afterwards which was mostly protein shakes, isotonics and juice <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /><br />
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The hike was good - as mentioned above we were going to be out for two nights, but decided to bug out once it was apparent the last 13km would present no challenge in terms of time. I seem to remember doing the same part of the route in similar clip last year, but wasn't nearly as fit (and it was a lot hotter) so was glad to make camp. Total distance was a bit over 25km with an average pack weight somewhere in the region of 20kg.<br />
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Everything is going back to normal in terms of digestive tract, so I expect the weight to slide back off and will try for sub-92 by Saturday. Order of the day will be aerobic exercise but will try to squeeze two weight sessions in there somewhere.<br />
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One thing that is a bit of a concern is the occasional shooting pain down my left leg - think I've pinched a nerve and will go see the chiro this week.<br />
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Snap from near the summit (facing west) attached for Kea's benefit. Yes, there are mountains <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> -
5 km run tonight in just under 27 minutes. Left hip is clearly a nerve issue as my left calf wasn't firing and my right foot and calf copped the resulting twist. Pissed off. Walked another 1.6 home after that.<br />
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So off to the Chiro on Thursday. In the meantime will have to settle for karate and weights, provided the back hasn't also been affected -
Dropped the kids off at school this morning. One of the yummier mummies complimented me on how good I was looking <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Don't tell Mrs TA <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Last time I told her and the shit hit the fan... -
Karate tonight. Warm night so plenty of sweat, but left hip was giving me hell at different points. Not much fun when you're trying to do a round kick and the leg in mid air suddenly feels like it's on fire.<br />
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Sparring at the end was meant to be light contact, but the young black belt and I got a bit heavy with it. He got me a solid kick in the ribs, but i grabbed his leg on the second attempt and took it to deck. From there it was a mix of leg locks, arm bars, and laughter. He didn't quite have the strength to lock me out, but was way too good to let me get him.<br />
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5 chin ups<br />
50kg military x 5 into shrug x 5 into deadlift x 5 into bent row x 5<br />
14kg hammer curl x 5 into bicep curl x 5<br />
20 pushups<br />
5 pull ups<br />
20 squats<br />
20 lunges left then right<br />
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Circuit 1: 5:51. Two minute rest - forgot to get a drink half way thru which is why the time for the next one is better<br />
Circuit 2: 5:40. Two minute rest.<br />
Circuit 3: 5:23.<br />
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Just kept powering through. Felt fatigue but refused to heed it. Sweating like a mofo now. Protein shake time...<br /> -
That is a mean little combo right there bro. I like the press/shrug/DL/row combo. You are actively manhandling the weight through those transitions so it's keeping you active throughout. You should consider a front squat set thrown in, maybe after the press? then into shrug etc.<br />
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Pain is weakness leaving your body!! raagghh!!
