no1stunna’s BodyBlog

Today’s workout was again on the easier side:  15 minute bike; 1 set of: max pull-ups; a set of 10, 15, 20 bicep curls (decreasing weight each set); 20 wide grip pull-downs; a set of 10, 15, 20 bicep curls (decreasing weight each set); 20 pull-downs; a set of 10, 15, 20 bicep curls (decreasing weight); 20 reverse grip pull-downs; a set of 10, 15, 20 bicep curls (decreasing weight); 5 sets of 50 incline sit-ups.

I was supposed to run 3 miles, but decided not to because I have been running quite a bit lately.

Yesterday I set a record for push-ups at 85.  That is 4 more than my previous best.  I do my push-ups so that when I go down my arms go parallel to the ground and that when I come up, my arms lock completly straight - so these are far from cheat push-ups.  I was very happy at 85.  I know if I can do 85 I can do 90…. I know if I can do 145 I can do 150… get it?

Until tomorrow, the No1Stunna

Damn, another 3 lbs lost!  My metabolism must adapt to my nutrution intake.  I eat well, a lot (about 3k cals/day), workout hard, and still my weight chart looks like a polygraph result!

Yesterday’s Workout (which was the easiest in weeks):  1/4 mile sprint, 40 squats, 1/4 mile jog, 40 squats, 1/4 mile sprint, 20 lunges per leg, 1/4 mile jog 20 lunges per leg; 50 pull-ups, 150 push-ups, 200 sit-ups (max pull-ups to failure then move to max push-ups then move to max sit-ups…then repeat until goal reached; I needed three sets of each).

Tonight is a very difficult workout, can’t wait!

Matt

Today was a running day: 6 quarter mile sprints, 2 half mile sprints, 20 minute bike…that’s it.

I have to admit, I was happy to have an easier day today.   Yesterday, I just wasn’t feelin it; I was affraid today would be the same - but luckily, it wasn’t…I think because today was much shorter than most.  I was also glad that my prediction about my weight was correct.  Ok, well, almost.  I gained some weight and today ate over 3k calories, so I think tomorrow will be more of the same.

Good night all, tomorrow is a tough workout.

…and for today: three sets of 10 squats with 25 leg extensions after each set; 3 sets of: max pull-ups, 3 narrow grip pull-ups, max push-ups in 1:00, 10 wide grip pull downs, 10 pull downs, 10 reverse grip pull downs, max incline sit-ups in 2:00.

Well, it’s snowing here again.  I planned on running on a track tomorrow, but that plan is burried in about 6 inches - look, I’m not Rocky. I started keeping a record of my calorie, fat, protien intake.  I plan on getting around 3K calories a day…if I start getting too fat, I’ll bring it down to 2500, but I don’t see that happening.  I weighed in at 173.  I think tomorrow I will be back over 175 for the first time in a while…just a hunch.

Until tomorrow, merry lifting.

Matt

Today’s workout: 8 mile run.  that’s it, nothing more.  I realized today while I was running that, despite my improvements in this activety, I still hate it; hate it, hate it, hate it.

I weighed in at 174, which is ok I guess.  At least I did not go down.   One of these days I’m going to hit that 180 mark and then it’s shots of Patron for all of us.

Cheers, Matt

Yesterday’s workout was a pain!  Here goes: four sets of pull ups (2,4,6,8) with 30 sit-ups between; four 1/2 mile runs with a set of 30 squats and 30 lunges between running sets (65lbs for each); 2 circuts of 50 crunches, one minute planks, 50 reverse crunches, one minute planks, max sit-ups in a minute; and ended with a light 2 minute jog.

Needless to say, I was tired!  I also lost a pound…somehow.  I have given up sweets for lent, but yesterday I had three large pieces of baked cod for lunch and three for dinner… .  It is appearant that I need to start consuming 6 meals a day; 5 is just not doing the trick.

I have also found that doing 1/2 mile runs followed by squats has really improved my mid distance jogs (3-6 miles).  My legs feel great while running now and I do believe that there is a direct correlation.

Until later, Matt

Yesterday’s workout was a pain!  Here goes: four sets of pull ups (2,4,6,8) with 30 sit-ups between; four 1/2 mile runs with a set of 30 squats and 30 lunges between running sets (65lbs for each); 2 circuts of 50 crunches, one minute planks, 50 reverse crunches, one minute planks, max sit-ups in a minute; and ended with a light 2 minute jog.

Needless to say, I was tired!  I also lost a pound…somehow.  I have given up sweets for lent, but yesterday I had three large pieces of baked cod for lunch and three for dinner… .  It is appearant that I need to start consuming 6 meals a day; 5 is just not doing the trick.

I have also found that doing 1/2 mile runs followed by squats has really improved my mid distance jogs (3-6 miles).  My legs feel great while running now and I do believe that there is a direct correlation.

Until later, Matt

Today:  5 sets of Incline with a set of 50 crunches between each set; 5 sets of th following circuit: 20 dips, 50 sit-ups, 10 shoulder press; ten supersets of 10 jumping jacks and 10 push-ups; and a one and half mile run (9:22).

I am getting closer to my goal of 2 miles in 12:00.  All of my runs recently have been fast with and with little need for recovery, which I assume means I could run faster if I needed to.

I also gained weight - again…back up to 174.  My stomache is getting use to the Muscle Milk and Whey Protein…thank God. A guy at the gym today told me he wanted to find the guy who inveted weight lifting and "punch him in the face!"  I thought that was funny.

Regards, Matt

5 Mile run today - 35:50, so 7:10 a mile.  I have that Nike/I-Pod contraption; I love it.

Oh, I started Weigh and Muscle Milk today.  One or both hit my stomache hard, really hard.  I have to adapt soon or I am in trouble.

Tomorrow is a rest day, no weigh in until Thursday…Please let me have gained a few pounds back!

Regards, Matt

Killer leg workout today…anyone wanting to try something new should give this a go…

What happened?  I lost weight - again!  I weighed in today at 171???  I guess that is what happens if you workout hard, but don’t have a diet?  I purchased some muscle milk and Weigh Protien toady (a switch from Probolic).  I can tell you this, as far as taste goes for protien powders, Probolic blows Weigh away!  But, we’ll see which actually works better.  It might also be that I do not like the strawberry.

Oh, here is today’s workout:  ten supersets of 10 jumping jacks and 25 squats; 3 circuits of 20 squats, 30 crunches, 10 lunges per leg, 30 reverse crunches, 10 half squats, 30 side crunches per side, 5 low weight dead lifts; 20 minutes on the stair master.
I finally got a day away from running, which resumes tomorrow - 5 miles.

I have been able to run faster and longer lately.  I directly credit this to running fast half miles and doing a lot (lots of sets) of light weight leg exercises.  As I have stated before, my target weight is 180.  I am hoping that adding weight - about 6lbs - does not hurt my long distance running.

Regards, Matt