Circuit training: What a RUSHHHHH!!
Today I wrapped up the week by doing a circuit and remembered how intense those things were. If you want a high intensity workout. You should definately do a circuit. Well today’s adventure was pretty awesome. Its no big thing to see older retired gentlemen and ladies in my gym. But ten there was this one guy that had to be at least 65. That wanted to join in on my circuit. So i said sure not knowing how long the guy would last. We started with the bench press, squat, and EZ Curl circuit. 3 supersets of 10 with a minute and a half rest. The guy did more than hold his own. Then we went to a Pulldown, Upright Row, and Military press superset. Again he held his own. Finally we did and abs superset of Leg raises, flooor crunches, and hanging knee raises. At this time the sweat was pouring because i take no prisoners with myself. Appearently neither does this fella. He was awesome. I immediately wanted to take this man to all the young guys that come in the gym and act like they are about to die after a simple chest workout. Honestly I believe this man had more wind than i did. An unlikely workout partner to say the least. At the end of the workout, the older guy looks at me and says "same time next week sonny?" after looking at him and thinking "sonny?" I said "yes sir I can’t wait"
May 29, 2009 at 8:35 am
Great post Wayne. A bright light to my morning. Older folks who keep at it ROCK. I want to be one of them when I’m in my 60’s & 70’s. My parents were a poor example of no exercise & bad diet……and their health & activity levels suffered greatly the last 10 yrs of their lives. I’m not following their example. I’m following your new workout partner’s example. Thx for sharing.
May 29, 2009 at 9:18 am
There’s a guy like this at my gym that I aspire to be like… I find it VERY inspirational….
May 29, 2009 at 9:20 am
That was just too cute. He sounds like a 60+ year old at my new bern golds. Hey looks can be deceiving;) I am glad you had a good workout. I will be right behind you this afternoon.
May 29, 2009 at 9:25 am
He was a mess. If he hadn’t been there it may have just been an ordinary type of day for me.
May 29, 2009 at 9:48 am
I haven’t done circuits in forever.