Workout Log 002
How does that old saying go about the best laid plans of mice and men? Started my workout this morning with a gnawing feeling that the workout plan I came up with yesterday wasn’t so smart. There are three main ways to increase intensity: 1) increase the resistance; 2) increase the frequency; or 3) increase the volume. It is not smart to make increases in more than one of these ways at a time. If we do, best case is we end up being really sore the next day, and the worst case is we get injured. I would spare you the pain of obtaining this bit of knowledge that is usually only acquired at the Experiential University of Hard Knocks. Still, I nearly fell into the temptation to increase both volume and frequency. Came to my senses somewhere in the beginning of this morning’s workout. I will share the details of my new plan when I have more time.
Even with being a little preoccupied with working out a new workout plan, I still managed to get in a half way decent light dumbbell session this morning. Here’s what it looked like this morning:
| PLANNED | ACTUAL | COMMENTS |
| Start/Finish – 0430/0600 | 04:3506:25 | |
| Daily Min. (Floor) | short form | didn’t time it, but estimate about 10 minutes. |
| Jump Rope Tabata | skipped | Will try to move this to a PM workout after work today. |
| Ab Wheel | as planned | 10 reps on knees |
| Light Dumbbell Pump Feast | decided to do only half | Chest: 3 moves, 30+1 reps each move Biceps: 4 moves, 30+1 reps each move Triceps: 4 moves, 30+1 reps each move Shoulders: skipped Traps: skipped Back: skipped |
| Mandatory Poses | as planned | May start skipping this one and leaving it for the PM session. |
The purpose of this blog is to encourage, inspire, and connect with other like-minded Christian men who are over the age of 40. Subscribe with your email. Leave some comments pertaining to the faith, fitness, bodybuilding, and working out. Praying that all who find this blog may be blessed by it.
The Faith and Fitness Blog 