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Member Since: Sep 7, 2007
BodyBlog Started: Jan 1, 2008
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Last Profile Update: Yesterday, 12:35pm
Last Blog Post: Yesterday, 6:27pm

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robrus

Overall Goal:  To get to 210 lbs. by the end of this year. To get my power walking mile under 19 min. Keep progressing with my resistance workouts.

Fit Status:  Serious fat burning

Motivation Level: 10/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Bob
Sex:
Male
Age:
58
Location:
Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation:
photographer
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When I Started:
Jan, 2002
How I Started:
In high school I had a growth spurt making me 6'1" and skinny. I was very active though, I loved basketball, full field soccer and I was on the varsity swimming team. I used weights to try to gain weight, muscle and strength for sports. I served 4 years in the Navy, from '71-'75, in HC-3, a helicopter combat support squadron, and I'm a Vietnam vet. I've gone through different degrees of exercise over the years, but in 2003 I committed to losing weight, building muscle and functional strength. I've been on track since then. Besides the health benefits, it's helped with a back problem.
Why I Love It:
I've come to enjoy working out. I have lost over 20 pounds, and a work related back problem has been much improved.
How I Stay Motivated:
Seeing what I've been doing hasn't been a wasted effort. But I think the biggest benefit has been strengthening my back so I can do my work and things I love like hiking and nature photography. I look better. I feel better.
BB Accomplishments:
Knocking off 23 pounds. Not only has it been beneficial body image wise, but my knees really appreciate it,
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Last Updated: Jul 2, 2009 2:12pm

What robrus Is Up To:
Nov 27, 2009
robrus created a new blog entry, "Post Thanksgiving Workouts"
robrus changed Weight from 211 lbs. to 215 lbs., a 4 lb. gain in 58 days
Nov 25, 2009
robrus created a new blog entry, "Pre-Thanksgiving Workouts"
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Goals:
Main Goal:
Transform My Body
Goal (Overall):
To get to 210 lbs. by the end of this year. To get my power walking mile under 19 min. Keep progressing with my resistance workouts.
Goal (Long):
I've been working to get a more classic build. One guy I'd love to be built like was Tony Sansone. I've given up on looking like Steve Reeves. I've been studying and using old training techniques. So functional strength, endurance, and a lean athletic build is more of what I'm after. I'm at 210-215 lbs now & want to get to 205. I want to lose the fat pad around my navel.
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 10 lb
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Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Nov 5, 2009 5:28pm

Members That Inspire robrus:
the_naturals II [ BodySpace ]
I've got to know Marls, and correspond with him, and I'm glad to call him a friend. He achieved his physique in an atypical manner, body weight, self resistance and isometric exercises. It can be done. He got his pro card last year. We have a somewhat similar philosophy in training, I'm not an apparatus free purist like him. He's dedicated to his training methods, and has been able to compete in a world of iron pumpers.
AvaCowan [ BodySpace ]
Ava is a great example of a goal setter that achieves them. The most amazing thing is the relatively short period of time she has been able to turn her life around and then be very successful in her fitness and figure career endeavors. A true professional, and down to earth person. I'm also impressed that, no matter how hard she is working on something, she always responds to a comment.
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Where do you get your workout programs?
I sold all of my weights except for 2 pairs of light dumbbells. I use Lifeline's chest expander, and Bodylastics. I do 3 resistance workouts a week. They are whole body workouts. I use the Reg Park co...more
- Updated Oct 15, 2009 5:20pm

What time of day do you usually workout?
Morning
- Updated Oct 15, 2009 5:14pm

How many days per week do you lift weights?
0
- Updated Oct 15, 2009 5:14pm

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Category: Training on Yesterday, 6:27pm

This morning was my regular workout done on a different day and 15-20 reps on everything but the squats where I'll be doing 25-30. Tomorrow will be the TNT basic again. Both are good workouts with little to no rest between exercises. It's strength and endurance time. It should help keep the...


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Workout Program:
11/27/09


M-W-F 1 set each

crunches and leg lifts 20 ea.
squats 25
chest pulls 15
back pull down 20
front pull down 15
behind the back press 15
triceps press downs 15
shoulder presses 15
archer 15
shoulder laterals 20
curl 15
front raises 20
reverse curls 15

T-Th-S TNT workout

Squat...
Last Updated: Yesterday, 12:35pm

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Hobbies:
  • Playing my guitar
Cheat Foods:
  • Coke Classic
  • anything with peanut butter and chocolate
Fitness Books:
  • Building the Classic Physique the Natural Way - Steve Reeves
  • The Body you Want in the Time You Have - Myatt Murphy
  • The Workout - Gunnar Peterson
Workout Music:
  • Country & Western
Last Updated: Oct 15, 2009 5:03pm

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On the road on a 1/2 marathon stachedwalker [ View Profile ]
Today, 5:08pm
I don't think holding steady is a set back ... just a temp plateau. You're keeping up with your workouts which is important.
On the road on a 1/2 marathon stachedwalker [ View Profile ]
Today, 4:15pm
that 19 is getting close! I took a week off from walking due to illness, but did 5 miles on the treadmill today in 69 minutes. Not trying for speed but getting the distances in for endurance.
bella38 [ View Profile ]
Nov 19, 2009 5:09am
How awesome is that...no you can't get chubby with that over your head. lol...that's pretty permanent! :)
bella38 [ View Profile ]
Nov 18, 2009 4:17pm
Thanks B....I fall off track but pick myself up and keep going....I will get were I want to be!!! How are you doing? ready for the holidays? ;)
sparkie [ View Profile ]
Nov 17, 2009 1:23pm
yeah, the ones that i posted are my faves(we shot over 500) its so fun!! Hows things with you??
sparkie [ View Profile ]
Nov 5, 2009 7:53pm
thats really awesome, way to go!!!
On the road on a 1/2 marathon stachedwalker [ View Profile ]
Nov 5, 2009 10:15am
Good Job!!! Keep those goals on the 1 minute cadence, it'll be easier (and more fun) to break 'em on the way down to your 15 minute mark :)
bella38 [ View Profile ]
Nov 5, 2009 7:14am
Good job!!! Thanks for the compliment...love my ed hardy shades! Working hard these days with intervals...got the tread at a 8-12 incline running 2 minutes at a time...butt kicker! Glad your doing well!
BB09 Mr.ABS [ View Profile ]
Nov 2, 2009 2:15am
tks and I really appreciate it. I am starting to give up hope but no worries. hahha.tks again
On the road on a 1/2 marathon stachedwalker [ View Profile ]
Oct 19, 2009 5:25pm
NP Rob. I'm photo buff in my past time (what's that?? LOL)
On the road on a 1/2 marathon stachedwalker [ View Profile ]
Oct 19, 2009 1:44pm
I was checking out your professional photography site... what a great site.
On the road on a 1/2 marathon stachedwalker [ View Profile ]
Oct 14, 2009 7:38pm
congrats!!!
On the road on a 1/2 marathon stachedwalker [ View Profile ]
Oct 13, 2009 9:32am
one thing I've learned with age is to put the testosterone on hold. :) It takes wayyy too long to mend from breaks these days. LOL. I'm hoping to one day do a 1/2 marathon averaging 12 min miles (walking). I've gotten close (under 13min miles) but have slacked off in the past couple of yours. :(
sparkie [ View Profile ]
Oct 13, 2009 8:41am
lol!the shoot was a lot of fun, cant wait to get the pics!!
On the road on a 1/2 marathon stachedwalker [ View Profile ]
Oct 12, 2009 7:13pm
good luck with your walking .... how long are the distances that you do? Is there a particular technique you're trying to do or is it how fast and how far in a certain amount of time?
sparkie [ View Profile ]
Oct 11, 2009 9:58pm
hey,happy bday, and that cheat sounded like quite a meal!!
sparkie [ View Profile ]
Oct 11, 2009 3:24pm
yeah, i just cant wait. I have the tiny proofs on the invoice and keep staring at them. So exciting! what was your cheat??
sparkie [ View Profile ]
Oct 11, 2009 9:34am
the shoot was soooo incredible and the shots looked better than i could ever imagine!It was worth all the 12 weeks of hard work and now i realise that im much stronger -willed than i thought. i will get the pics back in 3 weeks, cant wait! This weekend:food!!
BB09 Mr.ABS [ View Profile ]
Oct 10, 2009 10:31am
tks for the add and vote. I need all the help I can get.. ha Clinton
sparkie [ View Profile ]
Oct 9, 2009 6:54pm
thanks so much for that awesome advice!!i cant wait!! I booked a 45 minute slot and will bring 5-7 outfits, do you think thats good??
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