Andrew’s (Spring85sigma) BodyBlog

I had another great workout today. Once again, however, had a hard time getting started. It’s time, after this cycle, to take a week off. I did my chest workout and planche training. I also believe the new elements added to my Tuesday-Thursday cardio are paying dividends as well. Trying to keep the diet clean as well!

I  hope everyone had a great Tuesday!

Here is what I did today:

I was slow getting started today. After Grandma was discharged from the hospital on yesterday, we had a lot of work to do to make sure she was comfortable. She’s working on getting her strength back in her legs and is not as ambulatory as she should be. Other than that, she’s well and mentally sharp as ever. I got up today and ran a few more errands for her AND have a few more errands to run this afternoon. I am HAPPY to be able to do them.

As far as the workout is concerned, I worked arms and shoulders. Once I got going the workout went very well. My 3 mile run went suprisingly well (22:03).  Although I’m loving the progress I’m making with the workouts and cleaner diet, I’m due for a week off. I can tell that I need to take the time off. After this cycle, I’m resting for a week.

I hope that the first day of the work week has gone well for everyone. I’m about to go get my kid for therapy, so my week is just beginning.

Have a great remainder of the day!

Here is what I did today:

I completed my planche training today. It continues to progress well. Not too much else to report today. Grandma is due to be discharged from the hospital today, so we are very excited about that.

Everyone enjoy the remainder of the weekend and let’s have some great workouts during the next week.

Here is what I did today:

Tuck Planche: 

3 x 25 seconds* 

Pseudo Push-ups: 

3 x 40* 

Tiger Push-ups: 

3 x 15*

Push-ups:

3 x 25

Reverse Crunch:

3 x 25

*2 minutes rest after each circuit. 

Cardio: 

2 Mile Walk 

1 Min. Jump rope 

STRETCH

I had a great workout. I completed my planche training and back workout and a three mile run. Afterwards, I took my uncle with me to go visit Grandma. She is really progressing well. All of the drips are gone. She’s alert. Sitting up. Giving orders to her grandson. LOL! So, I am extremely thankful.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Here is what I did today:

I just finished what could be seen as the equivalent of a full-body workout. I made up my missed leg workout from yesterday, did planche training, and my ab workout, including some weighted push-ups. I also combined the cardio. It was a good challenging workout. I hate missing workouts, but am confident when I have to miss (like yesterday) I can get out and do a double.  It feels good to be that confident in ones fitness level.

Overall, I’m holding the line on the diet. I got a little off track yesterday. I had about 6 of these caramelly, chocolatety, cocoanutty, cookies. Luckily, I did not get the craving for more after I ate them. Hopefully, they are long gone. LOL!

I hope everyone has had a great week. Mine has been mixed. Doctors are still working with Grandma to get her kidney function back up. She doesn’t want dialysis. I am thankful, however, that all of her other vitals and tests are good. We are praying to get her home within a few days.

Enjoy the remainder of your Thursday and your workouts!

Here is what I did today:

Today I completed my chest workout, planche training, AND the first day of my newly revised cardio workout! LOL! If you haven’t added rope-jumping to your routine, you’d be surprised at the challenge of 1 minute of jump-roping! I also added bear crawls which are also challenging. Overall, the workout was invigorated by the changes.

I hope everyone is having a great day!

Here is what I did today:

I missed my planche training yesterday and decided to integrate it into today’s arm and shoulder workout. There is a reason that I didn’t schedule planche training on this workout day. I did, however, make it through the workout and believe that although my arms and shoulders are a bit tight and achy, that this was a very beneficial workout, if only for the fact that I did something different.

The run was better than I expected. I was able to complete the 3 miles in 24:41. I felt like I was going much shorter. Additionally, I walked 2 more miles (what I was supposed to have done yesterday). Overall, I’m proud that I completed my first TWO workouts of the new cycle.

I hope everyone is enjoying the first day of the work week and having productive workouts!

Here is what I did today:

I did not do my planche training on Sunday. We went to the hospital to visit my Grandmother. She is doing better and her kidney functioning is being monitored for improvement. The doctors are adjusting her medication. Once the the medicine begins to work, we will be able to get her back home. She is excited about that.

I have completed work on workout Cycle 12. I have also updated it on my main BodySpace page. If anyone has any questions or would like a copy of the workout, please feel free to contact me at andrew.harris.jr@gmail.com .

Overall, I am pleased with the progress I made during my 11th workout cycle and thank my BodySpace friends for their feedback and support. I am posting the last progress pics from cycle 11 and would appreciate your feedback.

Tomorrow I begin the new workout cycle with my arm and shoulder workout. I’m looking forward to it. Everyone, let’s have a great week!

Today’s workout marked the completion of my 11th six week workout cycle. 66 weeks of workouts! I’m feeling pretty good about where I am. The diet has been clean and consistent and, thanks to the encouragement of many of my BodySpace friends, my workouts have been great.

I’m adding some new exercises to the workout next cycle and will do a little more cardio on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I plan on keeping the diet clean throughout and to see just how lean I can get. The pecs are finally starting to get some definition! Emphasis next cycle will continue to be on the chest, back, and arms.

Planche training will continue to progress toward the one minute mark for the tuck planche. My goal is to be able to hold it for 35 seconds by the end of Cycle 12. Long term, I want to attempt one of those planche push-ups by the end of Cycle 13. I am gaining strength and endurance in the holds, so I believe these goals are realistic and achievable. Any feedback and/or suggestions for improvement are always appreciated.

Everyone enjoy the Holiday Weekend! Be Safe and Sober!

Here is what I did today:

Had a great ab workout and a surprisingly good run considering how little sleep I got last night!

I’m happy, however, to report that Grandma is alert and in good spirits. Once her blood levels are back to where the doctors want them to be. They will let her come home. She was dehydrated. With kidney disease and congestive heart failure she has to try to keep a good balance of fluid in her body. Too much she has trouble breathing, too little she gets dehydrated and naseous and the kidneys get worse. So, it’s a balancing act. At 92, however, she is still an inspiration and a miracle.

As far as the workout, I do weighted push-ups as part of todays workout, just to provide a little extra challenge to the chest. They are getting easier, so I will probably adding weight soon.  I will also be adding time to my static ab workout exercises (all of the planks and the evacuations). It feels as if I’ve moved into another level. As far as the run, I did a very easy 14:48 two-mile run. Overall, I’m happy with my progress as I conclude this cycle on tomorrow. I have to put up the next cycle. I’m considering using the page function to post my next exercise cycle.

Thanks everyone for the positive feedback! It keeps me working on the diet and working harder. Have a great remainder of your day.

Here is what I did today: