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epic fail this week...

I had another small procedure done, and instead of just scaling back my workouts I skipped them entirely. Ugh! Why do I do that? I don't skip showering or brushing my teeth when something goes wrong, so why do I skip the workout? I need to change how I view it mentally.

Heading out for an easy run this morning just to shake off the cobwebs.

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jennypenny wrote:epic fail this week...

I had another small procedure done, and instead of just scaling back my workouts I skipped them entirely. Ugh! Why do I do that? I don't skip showering or brushing my teeth when something goes wrong, so why do I skip the workout? I need to change how I view it mentally.

Heading out for an easy run this morning just to shake off the cobwebs.
The way i keep doing my workouts is to not make them a chore.
I focus only in what i'm training. If it's the upper body, the lower body or total body.

Today i practiced upperbody so i did some sets of pullups, dips and pushups till almost exhaustion.
Tomorrow i'll do some light training, maybe just some abs.
The next day i'll do HIIT training total body, so i do some burpees with squats.
And this goes on. It's never boring for me because i don't always do the same variations, it's less than 50 minutes and i plan based on what i practiced the previous day, of course with resting days in mind.
So i almost never skip a workout.

But this is me and i'm not obssessed with becoming big or something like that. I'm ectomorph anyway, i can't become big without supplementation and a religious routine of weight training.

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I started swinging clubbells again using a density protocol (I think it's described in the ERE book). I'm already reminded how much HIIT sucks. Following an aerobic ride on the bike trainer, I subsequently feel good (endorphins). However, after HIIT, I just feel bad and whiny.

However, results are coming quick (it's much quicker to regain than to actually gain). I'm already half as awesome as I was at age 30.

Once I reach my goal of 120+ swipes <10 minutes, I'm probably going to lose all interest, as usual.

The goal is based on this
http://www.rmaxinternational.com/home/i ... &task=view
My record is 231 points in the 180lbs division. It's too bad that this competition didn't take off.

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Club bells are one thing I have never tried. Probably have to add them in at some point to see what benefits I get.

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[quote][Today races have become expensive, large, silly, profit-making, mud-n-roll dress-up chalk throwing festivals that fund feel-good charities./quote]

I agree with this. People who know me as a triathlete continually ask me are you doing (insert area glow run, mud race, etc.) I am just not a fan.... In fact even the original spirit of the ironman has been bastaradized to coporate levels destroying the original intent of the athletes who did the first triathlon. Ironman races today commonly charge over $700 simply to participate.

http://www.triathlonhistory.com/


Why is that when you need exercise the most, it is the hardest to get going? My own exercise regime has been lacking lately.

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sshawnn wrote:[quoteWhy is that when you need exercise the most, it is the hardest to get going?
Distractions & priorities. I've been "computing" for the past month and realized it's past time to incorporate more exercise again.

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Ego wrote:Today races have become expensive, large, silly, profit-making, mud-n-roll dress-up chalk throwing festivals that fund feel-good charities.
So this, have had several girlfriends that never wanted to go hike or bike with me, but the loved these stupid, expensive back patting festivals.

exGF y: I'm going to run a *drum-roll* HALF MARATHON!
Me: You want to run one? Alright, let's put our shoes on and do a .25 now, and in a week we'll do a half.
exGF y: This one is for charity.
Me: Ok, we'll cut them a check... Let's go run! You don't have to buy exercise.
exGF y: ...
Me: *dies a little inside*

I'm also annoyed by long distance proselytizers in general... You shuffled your feet for 6 hours without stopping, I get it. But please stop pretending you've reached the pinnacle of physical achievement or I make you give me your lunch money!.. I'm glad that sentiment is dying and CrossFit (which looks like a great program) is replacing it. That said, I think the competition in a CF gym would be beneficial, but as an omega type all the type As would really start to irritate me.
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The last two weeks have been much better. I haven't missed a run. I even made it through that crazy heat wave last week. I also signed up for a couple of races. I know some of you think they're over-priced indulgences for runners (which many are), but I need the incentive. I'm a cheap bastard, so if I pay money to enter a race then I know I'll run it. I also like having a training schedule. I'm not a "wing it" kind of person when it comes to exercise.

Do any of you follow Anton Krupicka or any of the other minimalist trail runners? There's a new movie out about him I'm going to see. I like his minimalist style. He's known to duct tape some gels in the waistband of his shorts and just head out. He also lives out of his truck for part of the year so he can run. I like the way a lot of trail runners have been living--low budget, low frills--just to do what they love. Seems very ERE. Reminds me of some of the old timers in the movie Riding Giants. Trail/ultra running has taken off now, so the influx of money will change the vibe going forward, but I've enjoyed watching the way some of the runners live.

OOPS! This link is the making of In the High Country
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T4FQylCMEA

Watch this--actual trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlEDMBeJOP0

Trailer for Riding Giants (fun movie if you've never seen it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADy8f6t4Ri8

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That looks like it will be good.

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jennypenny wrote:The last two weeks have been much better. I haven't missed a run. I even made it through that crazy heat wave last week. I also signed up for a couple of races. I know some of you think they're over-priced indulgences for runners (which many are), but I need the incentive. I'm a cheap bastard, so if I pay money to enter a race then I know I'll run it. I also like having a training schedule. I'm not a "wing it" kind of person when it comes to exercise.

Do any of you follow Anton Krupicka or any of the other minimalist trail runners? There's a new movie out about him I'm going to see. I like his minimalist style. He's known to duct tape some gels in the waistband of his shorts and just head out. He also lives out of his truck for part of the year so he can run. I like the way a lot of trail runners have been living--low budget, low frills--just to do what they love. Seems very ERE. Reminds me of some of the old timers in the movie Riding Giants. Trail/ultra running has taken off now, so the influx of money will change the vibe going forward, but I've enjoyed watching the way some of the runners live.

OOPS! This link is the making of In the High Country
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T4FQylCMEA

Watch this--actual trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlEDMBeJOP0

Trailer for Riding Giants (fun movie if you've never seen it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADy8f6t4Ri8

Congratulations on 2 week success. What is the psychological rule of thumb for the time to create a habit? 3 weeks, I think. Only one more week.

Minimalist sport thing seems very popular amongst the non-team and non-direct competition sports. Climbing seems to be another huge minimalist sport. Even skiing gets a few people who are basically ERE just so they can ski and that sport is expensive.

I will second Riding Giants. I have watched it numerous times. It makes you wonder why aren't surfing and living in the back of your vehicle.

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My birthday is coming up in October. Over the weekend I decided I'm going to work my way up to 45 consequential pull-ups (non-stop) for my 45th birthday. Told my wife this morning. She said, "That's great. But you're going to be 46 in October." Actually had to count on my fingers. Crap.

Will post video success or failure. This promise will hold me to it.

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LOL, maybe you should be doing more mental exercises...

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Precisely what she said.

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First video working toward the pullup challenge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnu2PUuee7Y

I got 30. From that angle it seems my chin does not clear the bar.... it does.... except maybe on one near the end. This is the first time I've used the pullup bar at Mission Bay Park. It was slippery as heck. The bar at my gym has padding which isn't slippery at all and allows me to get a few more. The guy in the back said most people use chalk to get a better grip. I'll have to get some.

He told me about a group of acrobats who meet there regularly to practice body-weight exercises. Apparently this is the website they enjoy:

http://www.beastskills.com/

I'm going to be spending a little more time at the park to see if I can learn anything interesting and perfect a few more exercises.

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30 is a great start ego.(19 is the most I have ever done.) Those gymnast/acrobat folks are no joke! Some of the strongest per pound people I have ever seen. Training with them would certainly stimulate training.

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Some days ago i was able to do this 100 squat challenge (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGvzVjuY8SY) so i added some weight today.
Did 6x6 sets of squats with 12 box of milks today (about 13kg) and it was not that difficult. I'll add something on top of it the next workout. Maybe my dog.

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Ego wrote:First video working toward the pullup challenge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnu2PUuee7Y

I got 30. From that angle it seems my chin does not clear the bar.... it does.... except maybe on one near the end. This is the first time I've used the pullup bar at Mission Bay Park. It was slippery as heck. The bar at my gym has padding which isn't slippery at all and allows me to get a few more. The guy in the back said most people use chalk to get a better grip. I'll have to get some.

He told me about a group of acrobats who meet there regularly to practice body-weight exercises. Apparently this is the website they enjoy:

http://www.beastskills.com/

I'm going to be spending a little more time at the park to see if I can learn anything interesting and perfect a few more exercises.
Very impressive. Reminds me of the CrossFit games. Those people are definitely functionally fit, as you demonstrate.

Maybe do a few sets without the chalk to strengthen your grip and then add the chalk to make sure you are getting the maximum out of your arms, shoulders, and back.

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@Ego: Agreed, very impressive! Good luck with your goal.

This thread, combined with the fact that I finally have some free time after publishing an e-book, have finally inspired me to get serious about fitness again, after a few months doing little/nothing. I think I'll come up with a new weightlifting and diet regimen today.

I'm finding the diet is even more complicated than it once was as I now have an (essentially) live-in girlfriend with different eating schedule/habits, which can occasionally throw my OCD meal planning off balance.

Routine will probably be straightforward compound/power lifting 2-3x a week--squats, bench, deadlift, pull ups--just because volume training is time consuming. Also, now that summer is essentially over and I don't care as much about fat gain, I may start "bulking" (eating in excess of maintenance calories) to try to put on some muscle mass, and I feel the low-volume/high-intensity routines are better equipped for that. (On the other hand, I feel like high-volume stuff is better for overall fitness/conditioning/fat loss, and a little more fun if you have the time.)

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Spartan_Warrior wrote: ...which can occasionally throw my OCD meal planning off balance.
This is my problem with meals and working out. I get a good schedule going and something disturbs it. I have a hard time reinstating it, as the disruption feels like failure.
Spartan_Warrior wrote: (On the other hand, I feel like high-volume stuff is better for overall fitness/conditioning/fat loss, and a little more fun if you have the time.)
I think the exact opposite. If I get above 8-10 reps in anything my interest starts to wane.

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@Ego-- respect!

This actually seems like a good recurring/consistent fitness goal: be able to do pullups, pushups, run the number of miles equal to your current age. (Use the metric system if you're not that much into running:)) Just need an elegant way to scale this down a bit when you reach your nineties or so...

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