Good start to the new year
Well I am pleased to report that 2008 and has started in a much better way than 2007 finished in terms of my gym attendance. I’ve managed to average three visits a week so far this year, and I’ve felt a lot more focussed in the gym. I’m doing alternate workouts where I train my chest and biceps on one session, then my shoulders, back and triceps the next. I have also been training my legs once a week.
So its not like I’m training as hard as most guys on here, but certainly as much as my schedule permits. Each session is around 40 mins and I train hard during that time. I have also been working on my abs with about 10 mins core work every other day.
My plan is to make my training more routine as the year goes on.
Cardio work has suffered a bit but my plan for the next few weeks is to do 3 days a week in the gym pushing weights and 2-3 days running for around 40-60 mins a time.
My diet is clean and healthy. Unfortunately, for financial reasons, I have had to seriously reduce my supplements intake. I am now taking just one scoop of whey on gym days only. Its half the recommended amount, but I figure something is better than nothing. I am taking it in a smoothie and drinking half before and half right after my gym sessions. I was hoping not to have to cut back so much, but needs must.
I have lost a little weight, which I think is bodyfat, down a couple of kilos since December… I guess that’s a reflection on my improved diet and slightly increased workouts. I think my abs are starting to look a bit more defined. My chest and arms look the same as ever, but that’s no bad thing!
Target for the next 3 weeks is to hit my back and abs harder than ever…
Any tips, please let me know!
January 28, 2008 at 3:39 am
You’re right, something is better than nothing! As far as your back and ab are concerned, it would be good to superset pullups with something like a reverse cable crossover move. LATA