It's now Thursday evening, and it's almost a week since my last posting.
And what a week, very busy at work, half term, bike rides, running machine, multi gym the lot. Didn't quite keep to the plan of 1 day cardio, next day resistance, but have done plenty of both.
This morning was wonderful, sunny and warm, late getting up, then a good run on the treadmill 2100m in 14:20 (PB), then some bran flakes for breakfast and some light resistance on the multi gym, all followed by a nice soak in the bath.
Feeling really good today as my brother-in-law called in just after I finished working out, and he commented on my apparent weight loss. Happy Days!!
Thursday, 28 May 2009
Saturday, 23 May 2009
It's been a tough day today. Working night shift this week, and only had about 4 hours sleep this morning an I had to look after George who had an occasional day off from school in the run up to next weeks half term.
Today was supposed to be a resistance day, but I never went near the multi gym, and only did a few basic body weight exercises (squats, push-ups, mountain climbs etc).
Yesterdays cardio went well, I ran my new reduced/intense target of 2100 meters, in 14:35, but I was sweating and very breathless at the end.
I have been offered overtime at work this weekend, which means a better payday next month, but a very busy few days. I'm working tonight (it's 02:32 right now), finishing at 06:00, then back for a late shift (13:45-22:00) then in again Sunday morning (06:00-13:45). I think I'll have the weekend off from training, and just grab what rest I can, and have a peaceful holiday Monday with the family.
Today was supposed to be a resistance day, but I never went near the multi gym, and only did a few basic body weight exercises (squats, push-ups, mountain climbs etc).
Yesterdays cardio went well, I ran my new reduced/intense target of 2100 meters, in 14:35, but I was sweating and very breathless at the end.
I have been offered overtime at work this weekend, which means a better payday next month, but a very busy few days. I'm working tonight (it's 02:32 right now), finishing at 06:00, then back for a late shift (13:45-22:00) then in again Sunday morning (06:00-13:45). I think I'll have the weekend off from training, and just grab what rest I can, and have a peaceful holiday Monday with the family.
Thursday, 21 May 2009
THe new plan
Well, not so much a new plan, just a development of the old one.
I need to do some cardio work, and burn body fat (lots of that around). Some places I've looked tell me that it's one and the same thing, running is the best way to lose fat. The only trouble with this is that I can only run for about 3 minutes and then have to walk briskly for a couple of minutes to catch my breath. I can do that for half an hour, by which time I'm a sweating wreck, about to fall off the treadmill.
So is interval training better? I guess I'm sort of interval training with the running, but does it work the same with resistance workouts and weights? Well, I'm going to do some of each and work it out for myself.
I'll have a cardio day, which will be running, walking, cycling and anything that gets my heart pumping faster and a little short of breath. Then I'll have a resistance day, with body weight exercises, free weights and using the multigym. The resistance days will be total body workouts , so arms, legs back, chest and abs will be targeted quite hard, with reasonably big weights and lower reps, just to build strength. I'm not looking for massive muscles, but yearning for some definition. I know that the fat is hiding it all at the moment, but it will come out.
Today (Thursday) will be a cardio day.
I need to do some cardio work, and burn body fat (lots of that around). Some places I've looked tell me that it's one and the same thing, running is the best way to lose fat. The only trouble with this is that I can only run for about 3 minutes and then have to walk briskly for a couple of minutes to catch my breath. I can do that for half an hour, by which time I'm a sweating wreck, about to fall off the treadmill.
So is interval training better? I guess I'm sort of interval training with the running, but does it work the same with resistance workouts and weights? Well, I'm going to do some of each and work it out for myself.
I'll have a cardio day, which will be running, walking, cycling and anything that gets my heart pumping faster and a little short of breath. Then I'll have a resistance day, with body weight exercises, free weights and using the multigym. The resistance days will be total body workouts , so arms, legs back, chest and abs will be targeted quite hard, with reasonably big weights and lower reps, just to build strength. I'm not looking for massive muscles, but yearning for some definition. I know that the fat is hiding it all at the moment, but it will come out.
Today (Thursday) will be a cardio day.
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
THe work has started.
Yes, the work has started for real now.
Only 5 weeks to go before we fly off on holiday, and the realisation that I've not done anyway near enough work to be "fit for the beach" has kicked me into action.
I've now commited to a healthier eating habit (along with "she who must be obayed") and a regula, structured excercise programme. By having a work-out sheet to work from, it's much easier to work differant muscle groups each time and not just do the easy stuff.
Ben running on the treadmill as well. 4220meters (1/10th of a marathon) has been my goal, but to be honest, it's too far too soon. So, my new running goal is 2000 in 12mins (ave 10KPH). I can do 10 kph, but only in intervals, walk 2 mins @6kph, run 2 mins @10kph, and repeat. Whan I reach my goal of running the full 12 mins, I'll increase the distance and improve my endurance.
Very happy with the multi-gym work, I can see some muscles coming through on my upper arms, shoulders and chest, but there's still far too much body fat for it to be impressive. It's enought to keep me at it.
Only 5 weeks to go before we fly off on holiday, and the realisation that I've not done anyway near enough work to be "fit for the beach" has kicked me into action.
I've now commited to a healthier eating habit (along with "she who must be obayed") and a regula, structured excercise programme. By having a work-out sheet to work from, it's much easier to work differant muscle groups each time and not just do the easy stuff.
Ben running on the treadmill as well. 4220meters (1/10th of a marathon) has been my goal, but to be honest, it's too far too soon. So, my new running goal is 2000 in 12mins (ave 10KPH). I can do 10 kph, but only in intervals, walk 2 mins @6kph, run 2 mins @10kph, and repeat. Whan I reach my goal of running the full 12 mins, I'll increase the distance and improve my endurance.
Very happy with the multi-gym work, I can see some muscles coming through on my upper arms, shoulders and chest, but there's still far too much body fat for it to be impressive. It's enought to keep me at it.
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
What a week (and a bit)
It's been well over a week since I last posted anything here, mostly because I've had very little to say regarding my progress.
There has been lots of "stuff" going on in the lives of people I care about, and I've put most of my efforts into supporting them. I won't go into details as this isn't the right place for that, but I will be writing again very soon.
There has been lots of "stuff" going on in the lives of people I care about, and I've put most of my efforts into supporting them. I won't go into details as this isn't the right place for that, but I will be writing again very soon.
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