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Fit Status:
3-S workouts going great, a little back soreness will NOT slow me down!
Motivation Level: 9/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Tony
Sex:
Male
Age:
44
Location:
Canada
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College:
High School:
When I Started:
Mar, 2004
How I Started:
Started because I wanted to avoid health problems as I aged. After a few months I could see changes in my body, and I felt great. I was hooked!
Why I Love It:
I am empowered knowing I can change my body through dedication and hard work. I love the way that working out make me feel & look and it has improved my confidence and self-esteem.
How I Stay Motivated:
Through accomplishing short-term goals, and seeing the positive changes in my body when I look in the mirror!
BB Accomplishments:
Looking like someone who works outs, being asked for advice, changing my diet, 445 deadlift, 315 squat, 250 bench press.
In 2009 I want to increase my personal bests on bench press to 315, deadlift to 500, and squat to 450. I want to see my abs and I know this means consistency with my diet and doing enough cardio to burn the excess fat. It can be done in 2009 if I stay focused!
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What type of injury was it? How long were you injured? How did you recover?
Hurt a muscle in my shoulder trying to do a dip. I didn't really know how to do it properly and I wasn't strong enough for that exercise. I recovered just by resting more and by doing low weight/higher rep shoulder exercises.Hurt a muscle in my shoulder trying to do a dip. I didn't really know how to do it properly and I wasn't strong enough for that exercise. I recovered just by resting more and by doing low weight/hig...more
- Updated Dec 27, 2007 5:23pm
What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
Poor form and trying to lift more weight than they are ready for! I see this a lot with the teens who are at the gym with buddies and are tying to outlift and impress everyone else!
At the gym a few weeks ago I observed something that is not uncommon and I expect many of you have seen it too. But this time it struck me as 'not a good thing' because I've enjoyed working out with these guys a few times and I don't want to see one of them get hurt. Here's what...
I guess its been so long since I have done a program like this that I can't even remember how I felt before. Makes perfect sense though, reminds me to jot some notes in my training log as well. Thanks Tony, have a great weekend.
Thanks Tony. I got this workout from a friend on here, it's Bill Starr's and has an excel spread sheet that you just plug your 5 rep max in and it gives you the 12 week workout schedule. According to the sheet I will be repping 440 squat,315 bench,340 row and 415 deadlift. Not so sure about that lol, but we'll see how it goes.
The sand was only $4 for a 60-lb bag and it was the only way to get it. We don't have space to have stuff lying around. I'll bear hug the bag when I get back :-)
I hope so. I want bigger arms so I am doing them on thier own day, as well as a bigger back so it gets its own day. I also need to focus on a clean diet. Going to be fun.
Thanks for the comment didnt think anybody would read it haha, but I love my cardio but I am more driven by my past as a chuncker to stay lean and I want to get back to cardio just a little more muscle and I can probably start two - three days a week. Keep it up man whatever keeps you driven.
I don't think happy chickens means more eggs. Long days means more eggs, they make less in the winter, unless extra light is provided, we don't do that.
Thanks for the blog comment Tony. We're trying to move on. There are so many unanswered questions and I think everyone will always look back and ask the questions of why and why did we not see any signs, but we must move on and try to keep the happy mamories. That's what we are working on. There is a reason that we are finding out, but trying to keep everyone focused on the good will be a task. I am just glad I have my therapt sessions again. (at the gym)
Thanks for the well wishes Tony. Getting better, but still not ready for the gym yet. Sounds wimpy, but work wore me out today and just don't want to make matters worse. Take care.
I think I'm right there with you on "peak performance" times. I actually started thinking of a way to drop the morning workout and start afternoons. Just because I felt that good, still working on that.
When I first did flys, it was in the program you set up for me. You had advised to start light and I had no problem back then. Nice stretch like you commented.
Yeah, I am definitely fully aware of the importance of sleep. Unfortunately, my schedule really is so tight that I have to sacrifice a little sleep to work out. Whenever I get a day off I sleep as much as I can.
Last year I borrowed a dumbbell (they only had one laying around) from the dive shop we work with and did some work in my room. I might take the cord I bought for the Arctic trip. The town is much bigger than the Arctic village, but there's still no gym there.
