Simon Sez

Finding motivation today is a challenge.  I arrived in Hong Kong yesterday and didn’t do a thing except wade through customs, on and off planes, on and off water taxi’s and water ferry’s.  Had some fantastic food and gorgeous wine.  So, that sounds more like a travel blog instead of a workout blog.  Well, that’s all I did yesterday.  Today, I just hit the wall at the gym.  In there early and managed :30 cardio and that’s it.  No energy for some reason.  Hopefully I will get more motivation later today.  Headed on yet another airplane back to the States and back to my time-zone.  I’ll just put this one down for a yucky day.

Yes, I was correct.  Light cardio (:30 on eliptical) at a higher pace followed by a single body part was a good thing.  Except I didn’t stop there.  HA HA.  I worked biceps, triceps and lats.  A super set followed by "21" on for a good bicep burn!  Amazing that I can find the energy.  My mood is drastically better although still bummed about not being able to reach my friend.  All-in-all I’m pumped and ready to work the balance of the day… bring it on!

It’s almost noon here in Asia and I’ve had one hell of a morning.  Nothing seemed to go right no matter what.  I’ve lost touch with an old friend and that’s weighing on my mind.  I think it’s also the challenge of the place, possibly too much cardio (50-60min daily) and just not enough rest.  I haven’t exercised this morning but ate quite a bit of fruit and a couple of eggs.  Did a bit of work and ready for a meeting here in an hour or so.  Today may be my "light" day or I may just take the day off to recoup.  It’s raining and overcast too which doesn’t help the mental state.  Regardless, as my signature says… just work through it and do it!  I will probably make it a light day with only :30 cardio and focus on one body part.  Funny how that will probably revive me.

I’m at a very nice hotel in Asia.  Great gym and like many hotels, rarely used.  I walked in early and met with the trainer who was from Brazil.  Great guy and he seemed to be pleased that someone was actually there to use his skills.  I hit the eliptical with a goal of 30 minutes cardio.  I did 50 minutes at 182 bpm average.  Felt great!!  Followed by a killer arm and lay workout with help from the trainer.  He corrected my form and had me get the most out of the time.  Wound up putting in almost two hours.  Grabbed a massage and breakfast and off to start the day!  Gotta love it.