officer_koke’s BodyBlog

I’ve come to realize certain things about working out alone or with a partner. If you can’t do the weight alone. Then why the hell do you need a workout partner? Is he going to lift the weight for you. Is true strength being able to lift a certain weight by yourself better then a person who lifts the same weight with a spotter. Does that give a false sense of hope? Example, your about to get into a fight with a person. Would you rather know you could kick this person’s ass or know that your partner could kick his ass? I would prefer to feel, I can kick that persons ass myself and not need anyone to help me.

I brought two guys from work with me to the gym today. I"m happy I motivated two people to come work out. However, they slowed down my workout by like 15 mintues and they quit on me. We did the first superset of 4 exersises. They turn to me and say , " well that was a good work out. When do we do it next?" I looked at them and laughed. I was like we still have 3 more super sets to perform. Like 12 more exercises three times a piece. They looked stunned I worked out that hard. 10 minutes later they both quit. I believe I’ll motivate people but train by myself. Its a better pump and concentration of my time.

Here is my work out for 8/19/2008.

Stretched for 6 minutes.

60 jump ropes

20 pushups

Super Set 1: Inlicne DB press 3×8 80 lbs / Pullups 3×10 body weight

Super Set 2: Dips 3×10 body weight / Bent over rows 3×8 130lbs

Super Set 3: Smith Bench Press (top 1/3 motion) 3×8 225lbs / Back rows 3×8 80 lbs (Each arm independent at that weight)

Super Set 4: DB chest flyes 3×10 50 lbs / Seated backrow 3×8 150 lbs

Super Set 5: Military press 3×8 130 lbs / Cable cross over 3×10 25 lbs

60 jump ropes. No mess up.

6 minutes stretch.

Total time : 1 hour 4 minutes.

Special thanks to my new HIT program. Muscles, heart and lungs recovered quicker then ever. Allowed me to increase the pace of exercises.

I’ve been seeing results working out. ie. lifting weights and eating healthy. I know the body fat is shrink and muscle is taking its place bit by bit. The weight is still the same. Today, I decided I was going to add one day of cardio to my 2 day workout. So essentially, I’m doing a 3 day workout plan. I lasted an hour today going at 80 percent max heart rate. ( This number is arbitrary to age on a scale. Mainly, I went from jumping rope, to cross country skiers with a twist, elliptical, treadmill, jumping jacks, jogging, stationary bike, punching bag, standing punching and crunches. I managed to stay active the entire time and never once stopped for more then a minute. I started with 3 layers of clothes and by the end was down to one. I layed on the floor to stretch and didnt just make an imprint of moisture but a imprint of sweat. Proud I managed to go so long so hard. Hoping this cardio will increase how fast changes are seen physically. Leave me thoughts.