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Overall Goal: I'm currently at 13.2 body fat and want to be down around 7. I'm not trying to lose weight ... just trade in the fat for muscle.
Fit Status:
Hamstring much better ... get to do some light lifting next week
Motivation Level: 9/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Jim
Sex:
Male
Age:
44
Location:
Westminster, Maryland, United States
Occupation:
Computer Nerd
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Apr, 2008
How I Started:
I got started when I was about 14 watching my older brother work out in the basement. We used to work out together with our set of plastic weights and a bench. I've been working out on and off since. I never really got so dedicated that I was able to take it to a higher level. That changed when my metabolism slowed at 40 and the belly started to take over.
Why I Love It:
I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment when a good workout is completed. I most certainly love the feeling of being healthy and it doesn't hurt that it makes my wife stare at me in the shower.
How I Stay Motivated:
My wife and I have 8 children between us. Getting motivated to leave the house and go to the gym is not a problem.
When I saw this photo I realized that I was beginning to look like my father (who is my biggest hero) when he was 40. He had bypass at 56 so I knew I had to take a different path. The gym membership began a few months later in Feb '08.
Incline Curls - I make sure that I'm honest with myself and only do the weight that will allow me at least 10 full reps ... all the way to the bottom and all the way back up. As my PT says, "Do half a rep and build half a muscle." I see lots of guys doing twice as much weight as me but not letting their arm go to full extension at the bottom.Incline Curls - I make sure that I'm honest with myself and only do the weight that will allow me at least 10 full reps ... all the way to the bottom and all the way back up. As my PT says, "Do half ...more
- Updated Mar 6, 2009 9:41am
What tricep workout has worked best for you?
Triceps Pull Down - I like doing the Pulls because it seems to include my forearms better than the Push. My puny forearms need all the work they can get. Also, I've noticed that my "horseshoe" is really starting to pop since I started these.Triceps Pull Down - I like doing the Pulls because it seems to include my forearms better than the Push. My puny forearms need all the work they can get. Also, I've noticed that my "horseshoe" is re...more
- Updated Mar 6, 2009 9:41am
What calf workout has worked best for you?
Stair Raises - You need to find either metal, wood or concrete steps ... no carpet. Put your water bottle on the fifth step from the bottom (it's a motivator). Start on the edge of the first step by doing 10 calf raises, really dipping your heel below the step. Now step onto the second step and repeat. When you get done the 10 reps on the fifth step, wipe away the tears and sweat, take a drink of water, rest and then do 2 more sets. If you really want some pain superset this with leg extensions.Stair Raises - You need to find either metal, wood or concrete steps ... no carpet. Put your water bottle on the fifth step from the bottom (it's a motivator). Start on the edge of the first step by...more
I've noticed that there are fewer and fewer participants in my gym's extra curricular activities such as Body Pump and Spin classes. I guess when the economy gets tight these things are seen as unecessary and are the first to get dropped from a budget. I feel that my workout is the...
