cn3wton Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 This sounds like it was a lot of fun. Wish I could have done it with you.My wife and I did one of those Obstacle Races last year. It went through a local state park. The course took us up and down the ravines, across and up creeks, and then all the firefighting themed obstacles on top of the tough terrain. It was intense. But was so happy we did it together and finished! Thank you It just goes to show you that you can get a good workout anywhere. I hope that you guys can find the time to do something similar again. I always thought that living in upstate new york would be a hindrance to my ability to work out (due to lack of gyms etc). But I found that I just have to find different ways to work out. 1 Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Was able to perform the donkey kong 3 times in a row tonight. Barely lost my balance on the fourth. Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Added to first post what I am currently working on. This is my next 5 day workout. I am reducing my days in the gym to 2, with 3 workouts at home. Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
Balthazar Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 gotta love them home workouts Quote Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Tried out some animal flow tonight. (I guess its yoga? Who knows) Anyways it feels great to be able to do that stuff. It feels really cool to throw your body around that way, and to be able to control it. Also did some handstand practice. 1 Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Today was a super busy day. This morning I did Run Forest Run, again. With a friend. Its a little different than last time. Cave Man Workout 3Jog to bottom of hill.Run up and down hill twice.Sprint to river and jog back 3 times.Toss rock back and forth, pick up from ground.Carry rock back to hill, keeping it away from body.Carry rock up and down hill any way you can.Carry rock back to river.Standing forward jumps (did a certain distance, I would say about 20 times)Walk backwards to bottom of hill.Balance walks along logs (4 times around)Walk up hill. I also starting tracking my food intake with MyFitnessPal thanks to my friends suggestion. According to that I am only eating like 1500 calories a day, when (if i want to lose 1.5 pounds week) I am supposed to be eating 2660. But I don't know if that's right. I set my activity level at really active, since I work out 6 days a week, and am on my feet at least 20 hours at work as a server. 1 Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
Muscle Professor Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hey brother I send you love and light for your mother. On a light note your exercise looks good bro. 1 Quote -The Muscle Professor- OtherWorldIron.com Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. -Rumi- Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hey brother I send you love and light for your mother. On a light note your exercise looks good bro. Thank you, I appreciate it. 1 Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
Muscle Professor Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Your welcome brother. Quote -The Muscle Professor- OtherWorldIron.com Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. -Rumi- Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Here's my food diary on myfitnesspal http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/cn3wton Tried plain oatmeal this morning. Not a fan. Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 It's not for everyone, I like it with butter & brown sugar or butter & pepper.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 It's not for everyone, I like it with butter & brown sugar or butter & pepper.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yea I have "healthy" brown sugar and some butter that I put in. Made it a bit better. Still only ate about half of it though. I honestly might just try to find a healthy cereal as an alternative. I'll give it one more shot though! Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Forgot to post this weeks cave man workout, inspired by my free flow workout Run Forest Run Cave Man Week 5Jog to bottom of hill.Run up and down hill twice.Sprint to river and jog back 3 times.Toss rock back and forth, pick up from ground.Carry rock back to hill, keeping it away from body.Carry rock up and down hill any way you can.Carry rock back to river.Standing forward jumps (did a certain distance, I would say about 20 times)Walk backwards to bottom of hill.Balance walks along logs (4 times around)Walk up hill. 1 Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
wildross Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Looks amazing to meSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Spent some time sifting through videos by Naudi Aguilar creator of Functional Patterns. Thinking about adding the below to my workout. DYNAMIC STRETCHING ROUTINE Below are links for Myofascial Release of both the upper and lower body respectively. LOWER BODYRectus FemorisHip FlexorHip Flexor 2Gluetues Medius/minimusGluetues Medius/minimus standingAbductorsCalfHamstring UPPER BODYPectoralUpper AbdominalLatissimus DorsiSternocleidomastoidUpper TrapeziusPosture adjustment by placing PVC pipe below scapula while lying down. I love resistance bands, and while I didn't get the ones with handles, I think I can incorporate some of these in. RESISTANCE BANDS Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
Muscle Professor Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I love how you hyper link your info bro. Interactive forums are the way to go! 1 Quote -The Muscle Professor- OtherWorldIron.com Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. -Rumi- Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I love how you hyper link your info bro. Interactive forums are the way to go! When I find myself wishing that something like this exsisted (in this case a list off a bunch of stretches, what they work, and links to vidoes) why not make it for the next person? 1 Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
caolan Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Forgot to post this weeks cave man workout, inspired by my free flow workout Run Forest Run Cave Man Week 5Jog to bottom of hill.Run up and down hill twice.Sprint to river and jog back 3 times.Toss rock back and forth, pick up from ground.Carry rock back to hill, keeping it away from body.Carry rock up and down hill any way you can.Carry rock back to river.Standing forward jumps (did a certain distance, I would say about 20 times)Walk backwards to bottom of hill.Balance walks along logs (4 times around)Walk up hill. This sounds like another killer workout. How far are the hill and the river from each other? I think it is a great idea to include the log walks - balance is very important. I also like how you are using your environment to provide you with unique, challenging workouts, especially in the summer when the weather is good. Quote Level 4 RangerSTR 10 / DEX 6 / STA 6 / CON 8 / WIS 6 / CHA 5Completed Challenges / PVP's: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | YAYOG | 20-in-10Current Challenges / PVP's: 5 Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I honestly have no idea. Maybe a 1/4 mile at most? Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
Muscle Professor Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 You gotta love those outdoor workouts. 1 Quote -The Muscle Professor- OtherWorldIron.com Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. -Rumi- Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Today was a good day so far. Went to the gym for the full body circuit, progress on the pull up again went up (down?) 1 plate (to 12, I think the plates are like 6 pounds a piece but they dont really match up) and dips went up to 9. So I am steadily moving towards my goal of unassisted pull ups (and dips, but those arent a priority). I could have taken another plate off, but I really wanted to focus on form and making sure I went all the way down, then up on each one. Moderate progress across the board for other exercises. Went to my weekly Moe's meal. Was going to get a diet sprite with strawberry but it was out, so I just got tea. Wasn't really all that upset. Almost felt like I was trying to force myself to try the soda. I updated it in my food log and it said it was a good option, so thats cool. Even the chips. I put in that I ate a full order but there were still alot in the bag when I threw it out. But rather be safe and add that I ate more than I did than less. No plans for dinner. When I got home I was feeling good, friends canceled on golf so I decided to do my agility/flexibility stuff early today. To start off I pulled up the video on how to do cartwheels from the TMNT workout post. I have never done (or attempted) one in my life. Well lets just say that, I think I did them? I recorded myself and it looked good for my first attempts. I have to tweak minor things but I think its looking good. Handstand practice was cut short when I got overconfident, pushed out from the wall and crashed on my face. Luckily I was doing this outside on the grass, and not in my basement with its concrete floors. Tried crow after this and held it for a few seconds. I think it was my surprise that knocked me off balance and I rocked back to my feet. On the second attempt I smashed my face into the grass. On the third attempt (I am stubborn) I was sweating so bad my arms kept slipping off my legs... Going to try starting with my feet on a block first. Got up and decided to try a cartwheel from a walking pace. That did not go well. By now I was really starting to tire but I did my animal flow stuff. First time looked good, really have to record myself for form check. Second time I accidentally did the exercise on the same side twice, and was so spent that I just stopped there. Did 2 more cartwheels though. Then I painted a sign for my grandfather. Stopped to read some posts on here and Caolan was taking about riding a bike and thought maybe I would bust mine out and take the sign to my grandfather that way. Well 2 flats so no luck, so I walked it down, holding the sign in one hand with my finger tips (GRIP STRENGTH!) So in the end I think I am definitely feeling more comfortable throwing my bodywieght around knowing that my arms can support it. And I am feeling much more agile (PARKOUR!). 2 Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Updated first post for organization. Makes it easier for me to find things, and easier than copy pasting things as well. Also found a new inspiration, this guy. 1 Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
Balthazar Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Updated first post for organization. Makes it easier for me to find things, and easier than copy pasting things as well. Also found a new inspiration, this guy.where have I seen him before? Quote Link to comment
Balthazar Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 dude I keep finding on my circuits that my lower back is always aching the next day, I do a full warm up and cool down plus stretches. Any ideas? Am I going too heavy? Quote Link to comment
cn3wton Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 dude I keep finding on my circuits that my lower back is always aching the next day, I do a full warm up and cool down plus stretches. Any ideas? Am I going too heavy? Are you going for reps or time on your circuit? I think the answer for both is yes your going too heavy. I'll take another look at what your doing and come up with some culprits. I honestly think you should add some lower back work into your circuit as well to strengthen it. Quote "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R Tolkien "Progress, not perfection." "Persist, Pivot, or Concede." - Matthew McConaughey "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." Rants, Thoughts, and Workouts-->Battle Log | The Improvening (Current Challenge) Link to comment
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