Battle Log: Eira vs stuff

[Mortimer]

Actually if you're really wanting to be precise, you should get some proteins and carbs in the moment you finish doing weights(or try to get it within the hour). That is the reason why so many people carry protein shakes around. I'm a cheapskate, so I live with chickpeas... 

 

It could be the intensity of your workouts. I know I am always a very hungry monster after I lift weights, run, or climb rocks. While you're exercising, you have adrenalin to keep you going. That's how sometimes I start a day lethargic and sluggish, but after about 15 min into the workout, I start doing better. 

 

I suggest you carry a packet of nuts around. I do that for rock climbing since it's 2h to my next meal. 

[Eira]

I still have a headache after the workout this morning, I'm worried I might be getting sick. This is a reminder for me to take it easy with exercising this coming week. 

[Mortimer]

Ow ow! Get more rest and drink more water, I generally get headaches due to dehydration. Hope you feel better soon! 

[Eira]

Today:

Walked 1.25mi

Weight machines (all 3x5):

Hip abduction 130lb

Hip adduction 70lb

Diverging lat pulldown 80lb

Seated leg curl 55lb

Leg extension 55lb

Chest press 55lb

Calf press 130lb

Bodyweight: 10 lunges

 

[aramis]

Nice workout! I don't even know what half of that machine exercises looks like (and I'm too lazy to check on youtube), but still your list looks solid  

[Mortimer]

It's been a while since I did machines but I don't think I've ever been any good at chest pressing lol.

 

Maybe add a shoulder press in as well? 

 

Then get a whole bunch of proteins in after the workout =)

[Eira]

Work and classes and the hot weather are kind of overwhelming right now, so I did not really work out much lately. I bike to and from work though, at least I get a little bit of exercise this way. 

 

I walked 2 miles yesterday and 10 minutes today...

[Mortimer]

Yeah biking is exercise as well. I found it hard to get to the gym on weekends so I switched to body weight type exercises on weekends. You might want to try that since we need to be realistic when life kicks us on our arses. Squats and push ups can be done anywhere!

 

And also try split the exercises between chores, I do that so that I don't need to spend a fixed block of time per se.

[Mortimer]

After my vertical marathon, we had a body fat percentage scan and a leaflet on body weight exercises.

 

Sample Strength training guide 1:

10 -12 jumping Jack's

10 -12 squats

10 - 12 situps

1 min plank

 

Repeat 2-4 sets.

 

Sample Strength training  guide 2:

 

10-12 lunges on each leg

10-12 mountain climbers on each leg

10-12 oblique twists

10-12 knee push ups

 

Repeat 2-4 sets.

 

Pretty much can be done anywhere.

[Eira]

Wow, i did not update this for so long. Work is going ok i think, but it makes me very tired. I bike to work, but no running or walking in a while.

[Eira]

Trying to get back into exercising... Ran/walked 1 mile today, and did some leg exercises. Feels good.

[aramis]

Hey! Haven't seen you in a while, good to hear you are okay  

Getting back on track can be tough, but satisfaction after finished workout is so good