Bulldog92’s BodyBlog

I have been running/jogging for several years now.  I like the way I feel physically after a good run.  About a week ago I decided to start doing more "sprint" exercises like I did  back in high school in an effort to lose the fat not the hard-earned mass I’ve maneged to scrape together.  Here is what I’ve been doing…

1.  Stretch 2-3 min.

2.  1 mile warm-up Run/jog (8:00 min mile pace)

3.  HIIT sprint cycle:  run 1/2 lap (.125 mile), then walk 1/2 lap on track (or treadmill) for 2-3 miles depending on the day.

4.  Cool-down with a 1/2-1 mile walk.

All this takes from 35-53 min depending on how long I do the HIIT cycle.  Once done, I go right into my normal weight routine.  I like how I feel after the cardio, it makes me sweat more during the workout which I know is burning more calories than without the cardio.  I post up again in a couple of weeks or so to say how it’s going.  Keep pressing friends.  BOBBY 

Today, I successfully benched 315 lbs three times.  I did a fourth but my spotter had to help with his fingertips…translation…4th one did not count in my mind.  But getting 3X315 is a new personal best for me.  I’m feeling strong and I like the results given my new supplement and more disciplined diet plan.  Patience / perserverence / and continued determination are my keys I believe.  Over the next 3 months my plan is to work my abs hard to and eat clean to try to see the muscle I feel below that last layer of fat.  Stay tuned.  Thanks for checking up on me!  Hope your training is going well!  BOBBY

Well I decided to try the Animal Pak and Animal Flex by Universal and I’m on day four.  I had been taking various vitamins but nothing really designed for athletes or bodybuilding.  I went to the gym twice yesterday and had great workouts both times.  I’m feeling stronger…and that is a mental as well as physical boost.  I am liking the presumed effects of a good diet, regular lifting/cardio plan, and proper supplements.  This is exciting…I’m seeing changes.  Now…staying disciplined and sticking with it is the key.  Hope you guys are well.  I’ll keep you posted on how it goes!  BOBBY 

Good news…after resting for a week I went back in today (27 Dec 07) and bench pressed 315 X 2 with no help and a little assist from my spotter on the 3rd one…but I’m not counting that one. I have not benched that much since high school (20 yrs ago) when I was at 165lbs. It’s good to see results…that is motivating. Still working on the abs…thanks Brian for the eating tip (nothing after 6) I’m doing that now. More later…

It was a cold day here in the NE so my annual PT test was done inside on an indoor track.  Happy to report that I maxed push-ups / sit-ups / and 1.5 mi run/sprint.  I ran the 1.5 mile in 9:48 which got me the max points.  Waist was at 33 and 3/4 which I haven’t been at since early college years.

It’s nice to see that with all the cardio / fat loss / weight training that my scores are actually getting better as I age (now 37).  A great mental accomplishment for me if nothing else.  Good things are happening because of the work and effort…that is nice to see!

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