What training are you doing/have done today?
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Lost_BMW said:
BenM77 said:
996 sps said:
I see you're living the circuit/cross-fit dream Ben!!
I am still enjoying circuits mate, my own watered down versions ![biggrin](/inc/images/biggrin.gif)
The X-Fit day you did last week looked nothing short of crazy !
I get my lad to do some push-ups now and again but he would prefer to wrestle and use me as a punch bag so I am going to get a decent bag and mitts for Christmas
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I will go with the punch bag for a start as then he can play on it without me, I may have a go on it now and then too
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BenM77 said:
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I will go with the punch bag for a start as then he can play on it without me, I may have a go on it now and then too
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Lost_BMW said:
BenM77 said:
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I will go with the punch bag for a start as then he can play on it without me, I may have a go on it now and then too
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BenM77 said:
Lost_BMW said:
BenM77 said:
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I will go with the punch bag for a start as then he can play on it without me, I may have a go on it now and then too
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http://www.serious-fitness.co.uk/home/e-shop/punch...
though they and other firms like Sugar Rays and Geezers Palace do kids' ones too, but might be a bit light and swingy unless tethered?
My brother had one of the Lonsdale 3 in 1 bags which seemed light enough to not be too dangerous like this.
http://www.serious-fitness.co.uk/home/e-shop/punch...
TBH, having looked at sites I've bookmarked and used tonight I still think I might go for this
http://www.geezersboxing.co.uk/geezers-2012-range/...
and hang/tether it at the bottom, weighed down, when I'm not around (in it) and then wear it for some practise sessions, could teach them to go for body/rib shots etc. as well as front shots.
Either way I'd get him used to wrapping his hands first, even if with the gell wrap semi-glove types.
Lost_BMW said:
BenM77 said:
Lost_BMW said:
BenM77 said:
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I will go with the punch bag for a start as then he can play on it without me, I may have a go on it now and then too
![hehe](/inc/images/hehe.gif)
![thumbup](/inc/images/thumbup.gif)
http://www.serious-fitness.co.uk/home/e-shop/punch...
though they and other firms like Sugar Rays and Geezers Palace do kids' ones too, but might be a bit light and swingy unless tethered?
My brother had one of the Lonsdale 3 in 1 bags which seemed light enough to not be too dangerous like this.
http://www.serious-fitness.co.uk/home/e-shop/punch...
TBH, having looked at sites I've bookmarked and used tonight I still think I might go for this
http://www.geezersboxing.co.uk/geezers-2012-range/...
and hang/tether it at the bottom, weighed down, when I'm not around (in it) and then wear it for some practise sessions, could teach them to go for body/rib shots etc. as well as front shots.
Either way I'd get him used to wrapping his hands first, even if with the gell wrap semi-glove types.
I will hang the bag in my conservatory and could tether it if necessary, it will be good to teach him some technique as at the moment he mainly swings haymakers at me
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First day back after the bench competition 8 days ago so did a very basic session.
Incline bench: 8 x 120kg, 6 x 130kg, 5 x 140kg
Trap-bar deadlifts: 10 x 155kg, 10 x 175kg (not done deadlifts of any sort in a month so not pushing it for fear of being crippled the next few days!)
Bent-over, reverse grip rows: 12 x 140kg, 8 x 160kg
Pull-ups: 10 x bodyweight
Chins: 10 x bodyweight
Lost_BMW said:
Rather a lot of sets in one session? What's the aim, fitness, strength, size etc?
You're right I think - it probably is ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
I'm thinking of doing half that on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the full cycle on Saturday and Sunday. The aim is cardio fitness, i definitely don't need any more bulk.
balders118 said:
I'm going to assume that you mean for example, you did 3 sets of 15 reps on seated row rather than 15 sets of 3?
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balders118 said:
Either way the total volume of the workout is a lot and may indicate that you're not pushing hard enough on each exercise.
I'd also lower your reps. much >12 reps and you're not really achieving much apart form a cardio effect. stick between 8-12.
I'm aiming for "circuit training" rather than building size/strength. I'm carrying a lot of bulk/mass, I'm trying to get more toned (if that makes sense). Think "Rugby player gone to seed" I'd also lower your reps. much >12 reps and you're not really achieving much apart form a cardio effect. stick between 8-12.
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balders118 said:
you might also want to seperate your cardio as that looks like a 3 hour workout to me! And as with the weights if your managing 30 mins of x-trainer after 30 mins of running, you wern't running fast enough!
Correct - it's more of a jog rather than a run. I tend to use it as a bit of a warm up more than anything.I try to do each of the 3 sets in 5 minutes, again aiming for cardio more than anything else. It makes it a 2 hour all-over workout. Again all suggestions welcome and appreciated.
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Countdown said:
I'm aiming for "circuit training" rather than building size/strength. I'm carrying a lot of bulk/mass, I'm trying to get more toned (if that makes sense). Think "Rugby player gone to seed" ![biglaugh](/inc/images/biglaugh.gif)
Toning is a commonly thrown around word and it's often assumed higher reps means toning muscle where really, it does not. If circuit training is what you're going for then fair enough but note that this is just cardio. Toning is the development of muscle size and shape combined with a reduction of body fat. If you make your workouts too cardio-ie you will lust end up looking skinny without developing a good muscular physique.![biglaugh](/inc/images/biglaugh.gif)
I'm not saying you should change what you're doing, just food for thought. Also bear in bind that developing good muscle will aid in your weight loss by increasing your base metabolic rate and this will be done far more effectively with bigger weights and lower reps. Some will even say this is the ONLY way to lose weight and that cardio is totally ineffective...
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BenM77 said:
The X-Fit day you did last week looked nothing short of crazy !
I get my lad to do some push-ups now and again but he would prefer to wrestle and use me as a punch bag so I am going to get a decent bag and mitts for Christmas![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
Mate the competition was a lot harder than I suspected and in hind sight if I'd of known sooner I would have put the training in, we came 4th overall on the last workout which was the killer one, if we d have put more effort into the first 2 you never know, wouldn't have won it but top 5 would have been brilliant.I get my lad to do some push-ups now and again but he would prefer to wrestle and use me as a punch bag so I am going to get a decent bag and mitts for Christmas
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I've been to council gym this morning and they've got a Beaverfit Cage up surprised me, so gave the toes to bar a good go again, kettlebells, dips, heaves, jump squats now on route to mates bike shop to pick up new mountain bike lights, drive back to Wales and then I'm hoping to get a night ride in, the work for Straphpuffer begins.
Good to see your boys are training as well!
2 hpurs mountain biking around Brecon Beacons - Entered the Strahpuffer last night at 10pm when entries went live - going to do press ups, chins and sit ups tonight - the bulk is going to drop off again next 8 weeks.
http://www.strathpuffer.co.uk/home
http://www.strathpuffer.co.uk/home
996 sps said:
2 hpurs mountain biking around Brecon Beacons - Entered the Strahpuffer last night at 10pm when entries went live - going to do press ups, chins and sit ups tonight - the bulk is going to drop off again next 8 weeks.
http://www.strathpuffer.co.uk/home
Dropping bulk through Christmas is tough http://www.strathpuffer.co.uk/home
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I remember how gruelling the Strathpuffer sounded last time you did, I take it with a team of 4 you will get more breaks ?
BenM77 said:
Dropping bulk through Christmas is tough ![hehe](/inc/images/hehe.gif)
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I expect there will be a lot of
"I thought you were on a diet." (As I cram a second round of Christmas dinner into my mouth.)
"I'm on a two week diet break to reset leptin levels to aid with fat loss."
"That sounds good. Tell me more about this diet "break"?"
"You need to have been on a strict calorie-controlled diet first..."
"Bugger."
Really busy again today with another 12 hour working day plus inner elbows, biceps and forearms still v. sore from the lat workout => no boxing.
Substituted with 2 x 5kg plates for 100 lateral raises, 100 front raises and 100+ upright rows for each arm.
Found it way harder than last time with fatigue and pain hitting far earlier on the laterals so batches of reps from earlier, though kept up on rows (easier ending on bursts of 25 per arm switching from arm to arm).
I know you can't spot reduce fat but this high rep malarky is doing something as the delts are, if not shredded, getting ripped up. Vainly did the rows in front of the bathroom mirror (sad I know!) and there are now so many striations, indents and splits in the heads, esp. front, that the shoulders and upper chest look like they belong to a different body than the rest of me!
Substituted with 2 x 5kg plates for 100 lateral raises, 100 front raises and 100+ upright rows for each arm.
Found it way harder than last time with fatigue and pain hitting far earlier on the laterals so batches of reps from earlier, though kept up on rows (easier ending on bursts of 25 per arm switching from arm to arm).
I know you can't spot reduce fat but this high rep malarky is doing something as the delts are, if not shredded, getting ripped up. Vainly did the rows in front of the bathroom mirror (sad I know!) and there are now so many striations, indents and splits in the heads, esp. front, that the shoulders and upper chest look like they belong to a different body than the rest of me!
Halb said:
Lost_BMW said:
Substituted with 2 x 5kg plates for 100 lateral raises, 100 front raises and 100+ upright rows for each arm.
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