Styles Develops

Training Again

2009-12-05T16:39:00Z

I used the time change to start training in the morning again. Nothing serious, an upper / lower split, about 45 minutes a session, 4-6 times a week. I've been watching Dog the Bounty Hunter on my 40" HDTV to get keyed up at 6am, thinking about getting a blue ray player. No time to blog my workouts though.

I'm eating healthy all day, then having whatever I want for dinner. My weight is hovering around 190, opposed to the 155-160 I hold when eating strictly. Strength's doing pretty good, conditioning is down a bit, as one would expect. I'm much happier with this approach, even if I don't look like someone who lifts. I really value the ability to have pizza and beer for dinner on a regular basis..

Cut the internet off about 3 weeks ago, to simplify life. It's working great and definitely improves the quality of my free time.

Mobility in the Basement

2009-09-22T03:48:00Z

Today I spent 45 minutes doing mobility work and stretching. I did the same on Friday night.

I'm not stringing enough days of activity together to keep my body loose for success with the weights.

Lower in the Basement

2009-09-16T03:21:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Front Squats - 8 x 20k, 40k; 5 x 50k; 3 x 120lbs
Deadlifts w/ Band - 8 x 50k; 5 x 90k, x 218lbs
Stretching and Mobility Work

My body is tight, stretching is in order.

Upper in the Basement

2009-09-14T03:31:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Turkish Get Ups - 3/3 x 10k, 35lbs, 20k; 2/2 x 24k;
KB Snatch - 8/8 x 16k, 24k, 24k
One Arm Press - 8/8 x 16k; 5/5 x 20k, 20k
Renegade Rows - 5/5 x 20k, 20k
Reps on Grippers - Trainer, #1, BBSA

Tired this evening.

Lower in the Basement

2009-09-11T03:37:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Front Squats - 8 x BW, 20k; 5 x 40k; 3 x 50k, 50k
Deadlifts w/ Band - 8 x 50k, 160lbs; 5 x 90k; 3 x 218lbs; 1 x 238lbs
Leg Raises - 10 x BW, BW
Dynamic Pinch - 8 x 15lbs; 5 x 20lbs, 25lbs

Ok session, not great. I feel off balance.

Upper in the Basement

2009-09-10T03:26:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Turkish Get Ups - 3/3 x 10k, 16k, 20k, 24k
KB Snatches - 8/8 x 16k, 24k; 5/5 x 28k
One Arm Press - 8/8 x 16k; 5/5 x 20k; 3/3 x 24k
Renegade Rows - 5/5 x 20k, 20k
Grippers - Reps on Trainer, #1, BBSA

Watching Netflix is the only thing that got me to train.

Try Again Tomorrow

2009-09-09T03:32:00Z

Warmed up, started doing my turkish get ups, and realized I just didn't have it today.

We'll see how tomorrow goes.

Activity

2009-09-07T22:04:00Z

Today I biked 10 miles at an aggressive pace. Then I stretched and did mobility work.

Training is fun when I have nothing else to do. Let's hear it for long weekends.

Lower in the Basement

2009-09-06T23:30:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Squats - 8 x BW, 20k, 40k; 5 x 50k, 50k
Deadlifts w/ Band - 8 x 20k, 60k; 5 x 185lbs, 198lbs; 3 x 218lbs, 218lbs
Split Squats - 8/8 x BW; 5/5 x 15lbs
Leg Raises - 10 x BW, BW
Block Weight Deads - 5/5 x 25lbs, 25lbs, 25lbs

Tired today, but it did not seem to impact my lifting.

Activity

2009-09-06T00:30:00Z

Today I biked 10 miles at an aggressive pace.

Upper in the Basement

2009-09-05T00:41:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Turkish Get Ups - 3/3 x 10k, 35lbs, 20k; 2/2 x 24k
KB Snatches - 8/8 x 16k, 24k; 3/3 x 28k

Then my ride got here...

Lower in the Basement

2009-09-04T03:42:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Front Squats - 8 x BW, 24k, 20k, 40k, 40k, 45k
Deadlifts w/ Band - 8 x 20k; 60k; 85k; 5 x 90k; 3 x 110k
Split Squats - 8/8 x BW, 15lbs
Leg Raises - 8 x BW, BW
Dynamic Pinch - 8 x 15lbs, 20lbs, 22.5lbs

No work tomorrow - 4 day weekend. Whoo!

Upper in the Basement

2009-09-02T02:55:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Turkish Get Ups - 3/3 x 12k, 35lbs, 20k, 20k
KB Snatches - 8/8 x 16k, 24k, 24k
KB Press - 8/8 x 16k; 8 x 16k's; 3/3 x 20k, 20k
Renegade Rows - 5/5 x 16k, 20k, 20k

I have the time late at night. We'll see if the drive persists.

Lower in the Basement

2009-09-01T02:59:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Deadlifts w/ Band - 8 x 20k, 40k; 5 x 183lbs, 203lbs
Front Squats - 8 x BW, 20k, 65lbs, 85lbs, 85lbs
Split Squats - 8/8 x BW, 10lbs
Leg Raises - 10/10 x BW, BW

Late night session, better than nothing.

Activity

2009-08-31T02:55:00Z

Today I biked 10 miles at a casual pace. I also walked 3 miles.

I have returned to Peapod for my groceries and am positioned to eat well all week.

Upper in the Basement

2009-08-29T14:27:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Turkish Get Ups - 3/3 x 20k, 35lbs
KB Snatch - 8/8 x 16k, 20k
Overhead Press - 8/8 x 16k; 8 x 16k's
Renegade Rows - 5/5 x 16k, 16k, 16k
Grippers - Reps on Trainer and #1

After more than a week off, training hard makes no sense. My body is tight - this will open it.

Lacking Motivation

2009-08-26T02:33:00Z

The title about sums it up. The drive to go into my basement and pick up heavy things is missing.

I am not really sure what to do about it. This Sunday, I cut out caffeine, alcohol, stopped eating out and am making a point to get to bed on time. I really have no idea if it will help or how long the behavior changes will last. My energy levels have been extremely low. This is everything I know to pick them back up.

Unfortunately, there is a fundamental lack of reward to training that continues to trouble me. Outside of a little walking and stretching, the health benefits are not there. Nothing I do other than lifting requires the results that come from lifting. After glimpsing what is required for me to make continued progress, I have trouble convincing myself an ongoing "physical" lifestyle is worth the sacrifice.

I could just be tired and worn out. I have a number of activities competing for my time that I am trying to consolidate. Perhaps once that process is complete, I'll find myself returning to the weights with more consistency. In any case, outside of some missed training sessions, life is going well.

Lower in the Basement

2009-08-21T01:56:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
KB Squats - 8 x BW, 12k, 24k, 16k's; 5 x 20k's, 24k's, 24k's
Deadlifts w/ Band - 8 x 20k, 60k; 5 x 85k, 90k, 3 x 100k
Dynamic Pinch - 8 x 15lbs, 5 x 20lbs, 22.5lbs
Light hammer levering

I am tired due to lack of sleep. It impacts my ability to focus. I'll catch up this weekend.

Upper in the Basement

2009-08-20T01:44:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Turkish Get Ups - 3/3 x 10k; 35lbs; 2/2 x 20k, 20k; 1/1 x 24k, 24k
KB Snatches - 8/8 x 16k; 6/6 x 24k, 24k, 24k
KB Press - 8/8 x 16k; 5/5 x 20k, 20k
Renegade Rows - 5/5 x 16k, 20k, 20k
Grippers - Reps on Trainer, #1, BBSA

Lower in the Basement

2009-08-16T15:01:00Z

Warm Up - 12k Kettlebell
Deadlifts w/ Band - 8 x 20k, 60k; 5 x 90k, 90k, 90k
KB Squats - 5 x BW, 12k

That's it. My hips are tight and I feel run down. No reason to push it.

I'll make time to stretch extensively this evening.