Batman_Trainee

Ch. 2. Wk. 6 M. 7-14-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -MP. 19-19-18 -BWS. 22-22-22 -CWP. 22-22-22 -Evening yoga. 15 min. W. 5-16-14. Cleaned out a house for a realtor. Lift and load. 6 hours. F. 7-18-14. Moved refrigerator and boxes to client's new house. Lift and load. 7 hours. M. 7-21-14. Ch. 2 wk. 6 final measure. Did measurements myself. -L. Bicep. 17-0" -R. Quad. 26-0" -Waist. 43-0" -Hips. 45-3/4" -Chest. 45-3/4" -Weight. 255.6 lbs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ch. 2. Wk. 5 M. 7-7-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -MP. 18-18-17 -BWS. 19-19-19 -CWP. 19-19-19 -Evening yoga. 15 min. T. 7-8-14. Evening yoga. 15 min. W. 7-9-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -CWP. 20-20-20 -MP. 18-18-18 (next do +1) -BWS. 20-20-20 R. 7-10-14. Morning yoga. 30 min. F. 7-11-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -BWS. 21-21-21 -CWP. 21-21-21 -MP. 19-18-18 Friday measurements. 7-11-14 (done by myself) -Left bicep. Flexed. 17-0" -Right leg. Seated. 26-1/2" -Waist. Belt line. 42-1/4" -Hips. Belly button. 45-1/4" -Chest. At Nipples. 45-1/2" -Weight. 254.4 Could not upload pictures. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Challenge 2. Week 3 *skipped all workouts. Brother in law's wedding week out of state. *no body measurements recorded Challenge 2. Week 4 M. 6-30-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -MP. 16-16-16 (next round add 1) -BWS. 16-16-16 -CWP. 16-16-16 -Evening yoga. 15 min. W. 7-2-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -CWP. 17-17-17 -MP. 17-16-16 -BWS. 17-17-17 -Evening yoga. 10 min. R. 7-3-14. Evening zen yoga. 10 min. F. 7-4-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -BWS. 18-18-18 -CWP. 18-18-18 -MP. 18-17-17 Sunday measurents. 7-6-14 -Left bicep. Flexed. 17-0" -Right leg. Seated. 25-3/4" -Waist. Belt line. 42-0" -Hips. Belly button. 45-1/2" -Chest. Nipples. 45-1/2" -Weight. 256.6 lbs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Challenge #2. Week 2 M. 6-16-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -MP. 13-13-13 -BWS. 13-13-13 -CWP. 13-13-13 -Evening. Sunset yoga. 30 min. T. 6-17-14. Evening yoga. 15 min. W. 6-18-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -CWP. 14-14-14 -MP. 14-14-14 -BWS. 14-14-14 R. 6-19-14. Evening zen yoga. 10 min. F. 6-20-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -BWS. 15-15-15 -CWP. 15-15-15 -MP. 15-15-15 Friday measurements. -Left bicep. Flexed. 17-0" -Right leg. Seated. 25-1/2" -Waist. Belt line. 42-1/4" -Hips. Widest part. 45-0" -Chest. At nipples. 45-0" -Weight. 256.4 lbs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks! Good luck with your challenge too. 12% completed! Woo Hoo!

MP: Military Press BWS: Body Weight Squat CWP: Chair-assisted Wide-grip Pull-up JJ: Jumping Jacks Challenge #2. Week 1 M. 6-9-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -MP. 10-10-10 -BWS. 10-10-10 -CWP. 10-10-10 -Evening yoga. Zen yoga. 12 min. W. 6-11-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -CWP. 11-11-11 (one leg assisting) -MP. 11-11-11 -BWS. 11-11-11 -Evening yoga. 10 min. R. 6-12-14. Evening yoga. 15 min. F. 6-13-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -BWS. 12-12-12 -CWP. 12-12-12 -MP. 12-12-12 Friday measurements. Wife measured. -Left bicep. Flexed. 16-3/4" -Right leg. Seated. 25-1/4" -Waist. Belt line. 42-1/4" -Hips. Belly button. 45-0" -Chest. At nipples. 44-0" -Weight. 254.4 lbs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

NF Challenge #1, Recap Main Quest Develop fitness habits that set a foundation for my second 6-week challenge. Quest Objectives 1.“I will workout 5 days per week to improve strength and flexibility.†a. Improvements from first workout to the final workout. i. Monday, 4-14-14 1. SP: Side Planks. 35-35-35-35. Total time = 140 2. DPU: Diamond Push-Ups. 9-9-9. Total reps = 27 3. CCU: Chair-assisted Chin-Ups. 8-8-8.Total reps = 24 ii. Wednesday, 5-21-14 1. SP. 51-51-51-51. Total time = 204 (+64 seconds!) 2. DPU. 17-17-17. Total reps = 51 (+24 reps!) 3. CCU. 16-16-15. Total reps = 47 (+23 reps!) iii. I enjoy the 30 minutes or fewer workouts because they are efficient, simple, and easy to measure my progress over the 6-week challenge period. I will use this same workout structure in my 2nd challenge but with 3 different body weight exercises. iv. I gave myself workout credit for days that I did not do my body weight routine, but I did do vigorous physical activity. For example, I helped a friend install a wooden fence in his backyard for 8 hours, which included plenty of heavy lifting. b. Yoga improved my hamstring flexibility tremendously. Before starting the yoga, I could not straighten my legs when lying on my back with my legs pointing straight toward the ceiling. Also I could only get my fingertips to about mid-shin when trying to touch my toes with straight legs. Now I can almost completely straighten my legs when I’m lying on the floor with my legs are raised. Also I am only about 1 inch from touching my toes with straight legs. I will continue doing yoga in my 2nd challenge. c. Score: 29 days/30 = 96.67%. Grade: A i. Possible attribute points: 3 points to Strength (STR) and 2 points to Stamina (STA) 2. “I will have a daily breakfast smoothie.†a. I love my Nutribullet blender to make single serve smoothies. I also enjoyed using the Lift app on my phone to record daily smoothies. I will continue tracking my daily smoothies on the Lift app as well as other quest objectives for my second NF challenge. b. Score: 40 days/42 = 95.23%. Grade: A i. Possible attribute points: 3 points to Constitution (CON) 3. “I will document my body measurements on each Friday.†a. Week #1 Measurements i. Left bicep. Flexed. 17.25" ii. Right quad. Sitting. 25.25" iii. Hips. Widest part. Belly button. 45-5" iv. Chest. At nipples. 44-0" v. Waist. Belt line. 42.5" vi. Weight. Naked w/ glasses. 256.2 lbs. b. Week #6 Measurements i. Left bicep. Flexed. 17-0" ii. Right leg. Seated. 25-3/8" iii. Hips. Widest part. 46-3/4" iv. Chest. Nipples. 45-7/8" v. Waist. Beltline. 42-3/4" vi. Weight. Naked w/ glasses. 258.4 lbs. c. Since this is my first 6-week challenge, I’m not going to scrutinize my measurements too much. More importantly, I wanted to get into the habit of recording them every week. I will continue to record my workouts and body measurements in my 2nd challenge. d. Score: 6 weeks/6 = 100%. Grade: A i. Possible attribute points: 2 points to Wisdom (WIS) and 3 points to Charisma (CHA) Stat Points and Level Status 10 points for completing first 3 weeks of challenge. Achieved Level 1.3 extra points for each goal completed.13 total possible attribute pointsChallenge #1 completed. Achieved Level 2.Updated Stats: Batman_Trainee, Level 2 Human Assassino STR 3, DEX 0, STA 2, CON 3, WIS 2, CHA 3 Equipment Upgrade: In the Nerd Fitness article, “How to Level Up in the Game of Life,†it recommends rewarding yourself with something fitness related. For reaching my first level milestone, I purchased the fitness guide titled Solitary Fitness by Charles Bronson. It has lots of information on body weight workouts from a guy who has lived in solitary confinement for over two decades but still manages to be incredibly strong and fit.

(Spoiler Alert) I was reading the Batman trade paperback, Batman and Son, written by Grant Morrison and drawn by Andy Kubert. After the initial storyline where Batman meets his 10-year-old son, Damian, for the first time, there is an alternative timeline story about Damian taking over the Batman mantle. During a battle, he quotes his father, “Victory is in the preparation.†Damian knew that he could not beat this foe in a physical altercation, so he “cheats†by planting explosive devices in advance to give him the upper hand. Also in the Batman and Son story (Batman, Issue #655), it shows Batman’s daily preparation routine (Batman Capability Website). This example includes weight training, nutritious meals, and work on his bat suit (See attachment below). He is extremely disciplined to ensure he maintains his physical and mental peak. Since he does not have any superpowers, he must work hard every day to defeat crime in Gotham and around the world. This is why my 2nd challenge will continue to focus on creating healthy habits that embrace continuous improvements so I can be ready for anything. Fitness Motivation: I have had on-again, off-again fitness routines for years but I usually lose motivation a few months in. No more excuses to not becoming healthier. I have nothing to lose, only muscle to gain. I will make my habits, performance, and appearance demonstrate that fitness is a priority. Main Quest (From challenge #1) Main Quest: Develop fitness habits that set a foundation for my second 6-week challenge. Challenge 2: Maintain fitness habits from previous challenge and begin to add new ones. Quest Objectives 1.I will strength train 3 days per week. (+5 STR) a. Embrace the Assassins guild workout style and try 3 different body weight exercises than the ones used in my previous challenge, include a leg exercise. b.Military Press i.Standing using 25lb. dumbbells, technically not a body weight exercise, but I will use the 25lb. dumbbells throughout the challenge to simulate a bodyweight exercise. c.Wide-grip Chair-assisted Pull-ups i.Pronated grip, hands as wide on the bar as possible, use one leg to aid in the lift. d.Body Weight Squats i.Deep squats, cross-fit style where my quads go below parallel to the floor. e.Overall grade based on x/18 days. 2.I will have a salad with/for lunch 6 days per week. (+4 CON) a.Use a nutrient rich leafy green, like spinach or mixed salad greens. Avoid using low-nutrient lettuces, i.e. the darker the green the better. b.Incorporate a lean protein like chicken or tuna to help keep me full. c.Track on Lift app. d.Overall grade based on x/36 days. 3.I will do an evening yoga session before bed 4 days per week. (+3 DEX) a.Do a short 10-20 minute beginners yoga routine on YouTube to unwind and stretch out sore muscles. b.Do these with my wife to hold each other accountable. c.Overall grade based on x/24 days. 4.Life quest: 3 “coffee shop†sessions per week. (+3 WIS) a.2 hours each to prepare for grad school entrance exam (GRE), research internships, or apply to grad schools. b.Overall grade based on x/18 days. Here is a link to my Challenge 2 training log: Ch. 2 Training Log

Challenge 1, week 6 (final week) M. 5-19-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -SP. 50-50-50-50 -CCU. 16-15-15 -DPU. 17-17-16 T. 5-20-14. Sunrise yoga #2. 30 min. W. 5-21-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -DPU. 17-17-17 -SP. 51-51-51-51 -CCU. 16-16-15 R. 5-22-14. Yoga for back/hips. 15 min. F. 5-23-14. Build fence at friends house. Dug post holes, poured concrete, and set fence panels. 8 hours. Tuesday after end of week #6 measurements (final, wife measured) -Left bicep. Flexed. 17-0" -Right leg. Seated. 25-3/8" -Hips. Widest part. 46-3/4" -Chest. Nipples. 45-7/8" -Waist. Beltline. 42-3/4" -Weight. Naked w/ glasses. 258.4 lbs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Hazard! I'm proud to say that I completed my first challenge. I will be recording my progress onto my training log post, along with what I have learned during the past 6 weeks. I plan on joining up with the assassins guild for my next challenge since I enjoy body weight exercises and have minimal equipment at home. I will be posting my goals for challenge #2 shortly. I may include a life quest goal now that I have the hang of the process. I must go. Gotham needs me 😎 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Challenge 1, week 5 M. 5-12-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -DPU. 16-16-15 -SP. 47-47-47-47 -CCU. 15-15-14 T. 5-13-14. Beginners yoga. 10 min. W. 5-14-14 -Stretch -Bent over rows (out of town. Large cat litter bag for weight). 50-50-50 -DPU. 16-16-16 -SP. 48-48-48-48 F. 5-16-14. Beginners yoga. 15 min. Sa. 5-17-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -CCU. 15-15-15 -DPU. 17-16-16 -SP. 49-49-49-49 Sa. 5-17-14 -Left bicep. Flexed. 17-0" (+3/8") -Right leg. Seated. 25-1/4" (+1/8") -Hips. Widest part. 45-1/2" (+-0") -Chest. Nipples. 45-0" (+1/2") -Waist. Belt line. 42-1/4" (-3/4") Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi! I checked them out and I think the Assassins guild matches my current goal best. I look forward to joining up with you all for the next challenge

That's awesome! Looks like your daughter is a Batgirl in the making

Thanks for following up. I have been making steady and consistent gains on my total reps for my workouts. Here is a link to my current training log. http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/47798-batman-trainee-challenge-1-training-log/#entry1011841 (Anyone know how to make the link say, "Current Challenge Log" ? I have been trying to relabel my links in my posts but with no luck)

Made it past week 4!

Good advise. My arms have been getting fried during my current workouts because it's all upper body work. What would you recommend for my next 6 week challenge's workout to include some leg work? I want to keep the entire workout at 30 min. or less and all body weight work since I only have a pull-up bar and one set of dumbbells. Also, since I have completed the 3rd week of my 1st six week challenge, am I allotted 10 attribute points? I seem to recall this in the start up guide. Thanks for the follow up!

Challenge 1, week 4 M. 5-5-14. Skipped workout. My birthday. In Oklahoma. T. 5-6-14. Beginners yoga. 15 min. R. 5-8-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -CCU. 14-14-14 -DPU. 16-16-16 -SP. 45-45-45-45 F. 5-9-14. Beginners yoga. 30 min. Sat. 5-10-14 -Stretch. 59 JJ -SP. 46-46-46-46 -CCU. 15-14-14 -DPU. 16-15-15 Sat. Measurement (wife measured) -Bicep. Flexed. 16-7/8" (-3/8") -Right leg. Sitting. 25-1/8" (+-0) -Hips. Widest part. 45-1/2" (+1/2") -Chest. At nipples. 44-1/2" (-1/2") -Waist. Belt line. 43-0" (+5/8") Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Challenge 1, Week 3 M. 4-28-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -CCU. 14-13-13 (switched to single rep growth cuz arms were getting fried. Need room for growth) -DPU. 13-13-13 -SP. 42-42-42-42 T. 4-29-14. Sunset yoga #1. 30 min. W. 4-30-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -SP. 43-43-43-43 -CCU. 14-14-13 -DPU. 14-14-14 R. 5-1-14. Beginners yoga. 15 min. F. 5-2-14 (hotel gym. St. Louis) -Stretch. 50 JJ -DPU. 15-15-15 -SP. 44-44-44-44 -CCU ( bent over rows. Not pull up bar. Used an elliptical machine as my weight). 15-20-20-20 Friday 5-2-14 measurements -Left bicep. Flexed. 17.0" -Right leg. Sitting. 26.1 -Hips. Widest part. 45.0" -Chest. Nipples. 45.0" (+0.75"!) -Waist. Belt line. 42-3/8" -Weight. N/A (hotel's scale was broken) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Weeks 3 and 4 have been good. I've made it over the "hump." I have been making steady gains on my total reps for workouts. I skipped my first workout though on my birthday last week. I just picked up where I left off the next day. I felt bad the day after but also thought I should give myself some leeway. This missed day will be reflected in my final grade for workouts completed. What are your thoughts on skipping workouts? Do you incorporate any skip days into your six week challenges? Do you just add a workout day to the next week? I was considering 1-2 skip days every six weeks since events come up out of the blue.

Challenge 1, Week 2 M. 4-21-14 -Stretch. 50 JJ -SP. 40-40-40-40 -CCU. 12-12-12 -DPU. 11-11-11 T. 4-22-14. 15 yoga before bed after pouring concrete for garage. Helping my parents build a new garage. W. 4-23-14. Garage building "workout". Laid blocks and shoveled dirt. R. 4-24-14. Garage wall building. Lift and load lumber and walls. F. 4-25-14. 15 min beg. Yoga Sa. 4-26-14 (shifted workout days forward, building garage) -50 JJ -DPU. 12-12-12 -SP. 41-41-41-41 -CCU. 13-13-13 Friday, 4-25-14 measurements and photos. Wife did measurements for me this time. -Left bicep. Flexed. 17.0" (-0.25") -Right quad. Sitting. 25.5" (+0.25") -Hips. Widest part. Belly button. 45.0" (-0.5") -Chest. At nipples. 44.25" (+0.25") -Waist. Belt line. 42.0" (+0.5") -Weight. Naked w/ glasses. 256.8 lbs. (+0.6 lb.) (Pics taken the following morning, Saturday, first thing) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have begun my training to fight along side the Batman. It will be a long road, but it will lead to justice! I just read,"Secret Origins" #1 last night. This new DC comic title will provide a more in-depth view of the origins of popular characters after the New 52 relaunch in 2011. The first issue included Robin's (AKA Dick Grayson, AKA Batman's sidekick) origin story. Dick Grayson is called upon by the Batman after his parents are murdered during their circus acrobatic performance called the Flying Graysons. Batman approaches the broken orphan and offers him a chance to avenge his parents death since the police have not yet found the killers. Dick extensively trains with Batman in martial arts, parkour/acrobatics, and endurance training just to name a few. Dick Grayson soon creates the mantle of Robin and fights along Batman's side. Although it's unlikely that Batman will call on me to fight along side him (but fingers crossed!), I can still begin my training so I'm ready at a moment's notice. Until I get around to building a Bat-computer, I will post my progress on the NF forums. Here is the documentation of my progress: Start of 1st NF 6-week challenge, Week 1 KEY: JJ = Jumping Jacks SP = Side Planks (recorded in seconds) DPU = Diamond Push-Ups CCU = Chair-assisted Chin-Ups M. 4-14-14 -50 JJ -SP. 35-35-35-35 -DPU. 9-9-9 -CCU. 8-8-8 T. 4-15-14. 15 min. Beginners yoga W. 4-16-14 -50 JJ -CCU. 10-10-10 -DPU. 9-9-9 -SP. 38-38-38-38 R. 4-17-14. Sunset Yoga #1. 30 min. F. 4-18-14 -SP. 39-39-39-39 -DPU. 10-10-10 -CCU. 11-11-11 Friday, 4-18-14 measurements and photos, did these myself -Left bicep. Flexed. 17.25" -Right quad. Sitting. 25.25" -Hips. Widest part. Belly button. 45-5" -Chest. At nipples. 44-0" -Waist. Belt line. 42.5" -Weight. Naked w/ glasses. 256.2 lbs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got it! Thanks!

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Great, Thanks! And week 2 went well. I had a busy week so I had to shift my workouts forward one day, but I still got everything completed. Thanks for following up

I saw that you have a link to your "Current Challenge" in your signature. How did you set that up?