Andrew’s (Spring85sigma) BodyBlog

Just finished my first week of the new cycle. The added reps have been challenging, but the workouts have been good. Mentally, I’ve been distracted, so up until today, the runs had been rather difficult. I had a good 3 mile run today.  Planche training also continues to go well. The arms need some rest and I believe that I also need a couple of really good night’s sleep and to eat a little better.

Everyone enjoy your weekend!

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Feeling really good! Worked abs today. Grandma’s home! Thank God! Not much else to say today!

Everyone have a great remainder of your day!

Here is what I did today:

Just completed my leg workout and planche training. It went pretty well. I’m looking forward to a day of rest from the planche training to assess whether or not I’ve gained any strength. It’s hard to tell because I’ve really challenged my arms and shoulders this week.

Well, today is hump day! 2 more days and another weekend will be upon us. Hang in there everyone!

Here is what I did today:

I did planche training, chest (push-up workout), and my ab superset.  The workout was a little tough, but I was able to push through it. The planche training reflected the tough workout I gave my arms and shoulders on yesterday. I was able to do the holds, but it was harder than usual. There was road work today, so I ran the "flat" trail in my back yard for my 2 mile run.

I hope everyone is having a great week thus far!

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Happy Memorial Day Everyone!

This was workout one of my 11th six week cycle (I still have to update my workouts and post them). I had a great workout! The added reps DID make a difference! I worked arms and shoulders. Had a great run in spite of running into a stray dog on the road. LOL! I picked up a stick and kept moving.

Grandma is doing better. She’s been sitting up and ate with me on yesterday! I’m off to see her for a little bit today!

Here is what I did today:

Completed my first planche training of my 11th six-week cycle. I was going to radically change what I was doing in this cycle, but given the fact that I want to be able to help Grandma out, especially when she comes home, I don’t want to tax myself too much. Those who are interested, however, will find that I added reps to all exercises (e.g. push-ups, pseudo push-ups, military press, etc.). I will also post this, my planche push-up training, and a beginner’s workout for those who requested it. The new workout should be challenge enough for this cycle. I also am doing 20 second tuck planches and added 1 minute of rope jumping on planche training day (I will have to work more on this. I was surprised at how challenging it was). Hopefully, I will get new weights for cycle 12.

Everyone enjoy your Sunday! I’m off to see Grandma.

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Today marks the completion of my 10th Six-Week workout cycle. I will be working on and posting cycle 11 at some point this weekend. Given the week I’ve had, I’m thankful for being able to push through the worry and fear. Although better, Grandma’s 91 year old heart is very weak. I’m praying for her return home when she’s feeling a little stronger.

I’m wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day and thank all of the men and women of the armed forces who have and continue to place themselves in harm’s way to protect our freedoms.

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Today I did my ab workout. The workouts are still good in spite of the events of the past 2 days. I’m getting ready to head over to the hospital to see Grandma. I have to pick up a few things for her and will stick around until she eats her dinner.

I hope everyone is having a good day!

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I put my Grandmother into the hospital this morning. Wasn’t sure whether it was her kidneys or the congestive heart failure causing her problems. It appears that it is the latter. She will be in a couple of days. I finally got home and got the workout in which was calming and now heading back up to the hospital to see her again.

Take care of yourselves and each other!

Here is what I did today:

I worked chest, abs, and did planche training today. The toughest thing today was the planche training because I really hit my arms and shoulders hard on yesterday. Nevertheless, I’m still growing stronger. I stayed up too late last night trying to post some progress pics. LOL! They revealed that I need to concentrate more on my diet to look "cleaner." My diet has been not horrible, but could be a lot cleaner (meaning I eat pretty much a little bit of anything I want). Some days are better than others. The other thing I need to work on is getting some heavier dumbells. I believe I can grow a little more. I want to work on increasing the size of my chest, biceps, and quads.

My run was very good! I finally got under the 8 minute/mile threshold again. I ran my 2 miles in 15:30! I’m happy to see the times coming down.

Once again, I’m working on workout cycle 11. Trying to decide what stays and what goes in the workout and need to build more challenge into it. Suggestions are appreciated.

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