Wes, had to drive out to KC over the weekend on some business issues related to work, and this occupied nearly all my time the past couple of days.

I missed a training session on Saturday. What I usually do, if I anticipate missing a training session, is to bring the old carry-with-me "anywhere" fitness equipment: 1. Folding walker (for dips), 2. Pull-up bar, 3. Resistance bands, 4. Push-up bar, and 5. Weighted vests, and make it endurance intensive since I am limited in what I can and can not do when staying at a hotel.

Therefore, I am planning to train this morning as soon as I finish this post.

I updated my status page with some of my training (its not done yet).

Any hoot, off to train.

When I get done, and have the PW meal, I will update and finish the training and diet section.

Best wishes,

Chillen

Good idea, but it wouldnt all fit so i just typed it out.

Monday March 9/09

Muscular Endurance/Conditioning

Circuit / 4 sets:
Bodyweight squats 20 reps
Push Ups 15 reps
Chin Ups 8 reps

Superset / 2 sets:
Wrist Roller (A)
Wrist Roller (B)

Core Circuit / 2 sets:
Chinnies 30 reps
Supermans 9 reps
Plank 30 sec

Grease the groove:
Push Ups 9 sets 10 reps

If this circuit is for endurance/conditioning shouldn't the rep count be higher on Push Ups, Chins,etc. and the hold duration longer on Planks? I realize you are doing multiple sets, but I think for endurance you'd jack the rep numbers up as well.

Or will this be something you will work towards?

Thanks

Well its really based on my abilities and my conditioning is very poor atm. I have let it slip over the winter (and over the last couple years for that matter) and am trying to improve. Im no where near where i want to be or used to be.

Im attempting to do it all as one giant circuit so im resting as little as possible between each set. If i was resting longer i would have done more reps and obviously over time i plan to add more reps, but right now this had me huffing and puffing like crazy.

I also have to go to work tonight and lift boxes which is rather physical. So as much as id like to do more circuits and really leave it all in the gym, i have to have some energy left for that.

Gotcha. Sounds like a good plan. I wish I did something physical at work. My favorite days are when my shipper/receiver calls in sick and I get to work in the warehouse.

Having a physical job is good if you want to burn extra calories, but for me it kind of sucks. Besides having a stiff/sore lower back, it takes a lot of my energy that i would much rather be using to train and do fun things. It also makes it hard to add muscle because i have to eat sooo damn much..lol.

For people that have a hard time training or dont enjoy it, its great to work hard during your job because it forces them to get off their asses. I however, love to train. If i had a less physical job this log would have many more entries. I would be running/biking/going to a boxing gym (weather permitting) 3-5 days per week along with the weight training.

I hear ya. Back in my mid thirties I did a lot of landscaping, especially building natural stone walls and walls of those interlocking 80 lb blocks 9 hours a day. Between lifting all the blocks and pushing around wheelbarrows full of drainage rock all day, it was quite a workout in itself. I could eat the planet back then and not gain an ounce. Now I sit on my ass at work, luckily I too really enjoy working out, otherwise I'd be a blimp.

Just stumbled across this journal. You guys are awesome! You both give such great advice to others on this forum, and when I noticed you started a journal together, I was pumped. Looking forward to following you both in here, although you should be extremely proud of yourselves for how far you both have come already.

Go guys go!

Thanks.

Its nice to see new members that are so knowledgable and friendly.

Tuesday March 10/09

Conditioning/Grip

Cardio- 15min (bike)
Grippers 3 sets 30 reps

Just a quick thing to get the blood flowing before work. i wanted to run but its been raining all day.

Double post.

I apologize Wes, been extremely busy at work, 14+ hours per day, then training (if its a training day), and then off to bed, and repeat. LOL.

I should be home early today, and will update my status page, and make other comments in our journal.

Note:

SXIPro I posted a response to your last post in the COL. If the perimeters of the diet (for you) do not set well, say so. If you decide (with some modifications) it could "fit" for you, then do some of your homework like I had asked, otherwise, I will not make additional comments until you do.


Best regards,

Chillen

Dont worry about it Chillen. Life > the internet for most people. I just have no life so i have time for this shyte. :P

Wednesday March 11/09

Strength
Squats 3 sets 6 reps
Bench Press 3 sets 5,5,5 reps
Seated Rows 3 sets 6,5,5 reps (increased weight 5 lbs)
Upright Rows 3 sets 7,7,6 reps
Zottman Curls 3 sets 8,8,8 reps
Paulm Up Wrist Curls 2 sets 17,17 reps
Chinnies 2 sets 32 reps

Finisher:
Bar Hangs
Burpees 1 set 20 reps

Grease the groove:
Push Ups 6 sets 15 reps

Great workout today. Last week i felt like i lost some strength after being sick, but today i felt great and added reps to almost everything.