Week 6: Kettlebell Types and Bikes

My groin muscle acts from all that cycling. And really it’s not a lot of cycling.

Argggh. Anyways, the switch over to Kettlebell type exercises is doing me good. Tiring like mad, but it shocks the body and hopefully I can push further when I go back to my usual workouts.

Training Schedule

Dates: 8-11 Sep 

Routine (Aug)	8	10	11	13
Kettlebell		Yes		Yes
Pylo (Others)
Core
Wght (Front)				Yes
Wght (Back)
Run
Bike	X 2		X 2

Next Goals

Dates: 15-17 Sep 

• +1 Bike
• Kettlebell type exercises.

Training Routines

Core

3 Sets

1. 15 X Lower abs
2. 15 X Side to Side
3. 15 X One Leg Marches
4. 15 X Crunches (Ball)
5. 35 sec Bridges (Ball)
6. 35 sec Lay-outs

Pylometrics

Exercises (3 Sets)
Standard

1. 11 X Squat to Jumps
2. 11 X One-Two Hops
3. 11 X Spilt Squat Shuffle
4. 11 X Mountain Climber
5. 31 X Single Ankle hops

Others

1. 10 X Shoots
2. 10X Roundhouse kicks

Weighted

Exercises (3 Sets)

Front

1. 10 X Squats (26 X 2 kg)
2. 10 X Single-leg Squats
3. 10 X Lunges (26 kg)
4. 20 X Push ups (inclined)
5. 10 X Shoulder Presses (26 kg)
6. 7 X 1-arm Push ups (3 steps)

Back

1. 3 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X 1-arm Back Rows (26 kg)
3. 12 X Inverted Rows
4. 20 X Single Leg Calf Raises
5. 10 X Deadlifts (26 X 2 kg)
6. 10 X Shrugs (26 X 2 kg)

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (3.2 km) 
   Timing: 19:55; Speed: 9.64km/h
2. Cycle (4.6km X 2)
   Timing: 21:00; Ave Speed: ?? km/h

KIV

1. Slope Runs (3x 0.38 km)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows

Kettlebell-type

1. 10 X Dumbbell Swings (26 kg)
2. 10 X Squats to Presses (26 kg)
3. 10 X Cutter (26 kg)

Week 5.5:

Mmmm…. Feeling weak. I think it’s about time to slack off for a week or so. Will concentrate on recovery instead, with biking and full body exercises in between.

My legs are looking good and getting, however it doesn’t seem to be translating upwards to the rest of my body.

Training Schedule

Dates: 3-6 Sep

Routine (Aug)	3	4	5	6
Pylo (Std)		Yes – D
Pylo (Others)
Core				1/2 – D
Wght (Front)				Yes – D
Wght (Back)		Yes – D
Run				20:00 (DnD)
Bike	X 2 – D			X1 –DnD

Next Goals

Dates: 8-10 Sep 

• Just Bike & Kettlebell type exercises.

 

Training Routines

Core

3 Sets

1. 15 X Lower abs
2. 15 X Side to Side
3. 15 X One Leg Marches
4. 15 X Crunches (Ball)
5. 35 sec Bridges (Ball)
6. 35 sec Lay-outs

Pylometrics

Exercises (3 Sets)
Standard

1. 11 X Squat to Jumps
2. 11 X One-Two Hops
3. 11 X Spilt Squat Shuffle
4. 11 X Mountain Climber
5. 31 X Single Ankle hops

Others

1. 10 X Shoots
2. 10X Roundhouse kicks

Weighted

Exercises (3 Sets)

Front

1. 10 X Squats (26 X 2 kg)
2. 10 X Single-leg Squats
3. 10 X Lunges (26 kg)
4. 20 X Push ups (inclined)
5. 10 X Shoulder Presses (26 kg)
6. 7 X 1-arm Push ups (3 steps)

Back

1. 3 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X 1-arm Back Rows (26 kg)
3. 12 X Inverted Rows
4. 20 X Single Leg Calf Raises
5. 10 X Deadlifts (26 X 2 kg)
6. 10 X Shrugs (26 X 2 kg)

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (3.2 km) 
   Timing: 19:55; Speed: 9.64km/h
2. Cycle (4.6km X 2)
   Timing: 21:00; Ave Speed: ?? km/h

KIV

1. Slope Runs (3x 0.38 km)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows

Week 5: O.O Good Run

Shaved 1 minute off my running time. Very cool.

Didn’t manage to Bike because of timing, and Pylo (Others) wasn’t done because of my aching feet. :(

Training Schedule

Dates: 30 Aug-1 Sep

Routine (Aug)	30	31	1
Pylo (Std)		Yes – D
Pylo (Others)			Yes
Core	1/2 – D	1/2 – D
Wght (Front)		Yes – D
Wght (Back)	Yes – D
Run			21:00 (19:55) – D
Bike			X 3

Next Goals

Dates: 3-5 Sep 

• +10 Shrugs (26 X 2 kg) to Back
• +1 to Core
• +1 to Inverted Rows

Training Routines

Core

3 Sets

1. 14 X Lower abs
2. 14 X Side to Side
3. 14 X one leg marches
4. 14 X Crunches (Ball)
5. 35 sec Bridges (Ball)
6. 35 sec Lay-outs

Pylometrics

Exercises (3 Sets)
Standard

1. 11 X Squat to Jumps
2. 11 X One-Two Hops
3. 11 X Spilt Squat Shuffle
4. 11 X Mountain Climber
5. 31 X Single Ankle hops

Others

1. 10 X Shoots
2. 10X Roundhouse kicks

Weighted

Exercises (3 Sets)

Front

1. 10 X Squats (26 X 2 kg)
2. 10 X Single-leg Squats
3. 10 X Lunges (26 kg)
4. 20 X Push ups (inclined)
5. 10 X Shoulder Presses (26 kg)
6. 7 X 1-arm Push ups (3 steps)

Back

1. 3 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X 1-arm Back Rows (26 kg)
3. 11 X Inverted Rows
4. 20 X Single Leg Calf Raises
5. 10 X Deadlifts (26 kg)

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (3.2 km) 
   Timing: 19:55; Speed: 9.64km/h
2. Cycle (4.6km X 2)
   Timing: 21:00; Ave Speed: ?? km/h

KIV

1. Slope Runs (3x 0.38 km)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows

Week 4: This schedule needs an overhaul

At least for the format of my exercise posts.

While it’s nice to jot everything down, I also use it as a reminder and schedule keeper. So in the interest of making my life easier, I’ll be revamping this post’s format for my next round.  

Achievements

Pylometrics: Done

Core: Done

Bodyweight:  Done (1 set left)

Run:  Done

Cycle:  Done 1 round

Goals

Dates: 25-27 Aug

• + 5 to Push Ups
• + 1 to Cycle rounds
• +2 to One-Arm Push Ups

Training Routines

Dates: 21-23 Aug

Core

3 Sets

1. 13 X Lower abs
2. 13 X Side to Side
3. 13 X 5-sec one leg marches
4. 13 X Crunches (Ball)
5. 34 sec Bridges (Ball)
6. 34 sec Lay-outs

Pylometrics

Exercises (3 Sets)
Standard

1. 11 X Squat to Jumps
2. 11 X One-Two Hops
3. 11 X Spilt Squat Shuffle
4. 11 X Mountain Climber
5. 31 X Single Ankle hops

Others

1. 10 X Shoots
2. 10X Roundhouse kicks

Weighted

Exercises (3 Sets)

Lower Body

1. 10 X Squats (25 X 2 kg)
2. 10 X Single-leg Squats
3. 10 X Lunges (25 kg)
4. 20 X Single Leg Calf Raises
5. 10 X Deadlifts (25 kg)

Upper Body

1. 15 X Push ups
2. 10 X Shoulder Presses (25 kg)
3. 5 X 1-arm Push ups
4. 10 X 1-arm Back Rows (25 kg)
5. 11 X Inverted Rows

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (3.2 km) 
   Timing: 20:40; Speed: ??km/h
2. Cycle (4.6km)
   Timing: 12:00; Ave Speed: ?? km/h

KIV

1. Slope Runs (3x 0.38 km)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows

Week 3.5: One Week

Been busy. But managed to put in some time on the exercise machine.

Sorry for the terse updates. Got work to go back to.

Achievements

Pylometrics: Done

Core: Done

Bodyweight:  Done

Run:  Done. 2.4km in 16.21

Cycle: Done

Goals

Dates: 21-23 Aug

• + Upper body exercises

Training Routines

Dates: 15-19 Aug

Core

3 Sets

1. 13 X Lower abs
2. 13 X Side to Side
3. 13 X 5-sec one leg marches
4. 13 X Crunches (Ball)
5. 34 sec Bridges (Ball)
6. 34 sec Lay-outs

Pylometrics

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 11 X Squat to Jumps
2. 11 X One-Two Hops
3. 11 X Spilt Squat Shuffle
4. 11 X Mountain Climber
5. 31 X Single Ankle hops

Others

1. 10 X Shoots
2. 10X Roundhouse kicks

Bodyweight

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 10 X Squats (25 kg)
2. 10 X Single-leg Squats
3. 10 X Lunges (25 kg)
4. 20 X Single Leg Calf Raises
5. 15 X Push ups
6. 10 X Deadlifts (25 kg)
7. 10 X Shoulder Presses (25 kg)
8. 11 X Rows

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (3.4 km) 
   Timing: 23:00; Speed: 8.87 km/h
2. Cycle: 24.1km
   Timing: 1:40 h; Ave Speed: 14.46 km/h

KIV

1. Slope Runs (3x 0.38 km)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows

Week 3:

So my bicycle ran out of air. It’s sitting on two deflated tires and I’ve to pump it back up again.

However  my air pump sucks. And bring it to the petrol station is a ridiculous waste of time as it doesn’t have the required PSI setting.

What’s left is to buy a floor pump. A massive monster that with nice long strokes and pushy as heck. At least my bicycle will be bouncing nicely in no time.

Achievements

Pylometrics: Done

Core: 1/2 Done

Bodyweight: Done

Run: Done

Cycle: No (see above)

Goals

Dates: 15-17 Aug

• +1 to Core
• + 5 Kg to Squats, Lunges, Presses
• + 0.2km to runs
• Include Dead Lifts

Training Routines

Dates: 11-13 Aug

Core

3 Sets

1. 12 X Lower abs
2. 12 X Side to Side
3. 12 X 5-sec one leg marches
4. 12 X Crunches (Ball)
5. 33 sec Bridges (Ball)
6. 33 sec Lay-outs

Pylometrics

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 11 X Squat to Jumps
2. 11 X One-Two Hops
3. 11 X Spilt Squat Shuffle
4. 11 X Mountain Climber
5. 31 X Single Ankle hops

Others

1. 10 X Shoots
2. 10X Roundhouse kicks

Bodyweight

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 10 X Squats (20 kg)
2. 10 X Single-leg Squats
3. 10 X Lunges (20 kg)
4. 20 X Single Leg Calf Raises
5. 15 X Push ups
6. 10 X Shoulder Presses (20 kg)
7. 11 X Rows

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (3.4 km) 
   Timing: 23:00; Speed: 8.87 km/h
2. Cycle: 24.1km
   Timing: 1:40 h; Ave Speed: 14.46 km/h

KIV

1. Slope Runs (3x 0.38 km)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows

Week 2.5: Slowly Slowly

Bloody slow cyclist!  Bloody slow runner – not too slow!

One week after my back gave out, I’m at my core + pylometrics exercises again. It’s not too great though. It’s hard work just to complete it.

But I’ll keep at it.

Just because I should.

Achievements

Pylometrics: Done

Core: Done

Bodyweight: Done

Run: Done

Cycle: Done

Goals

Dates: 11-14 Aug

• +1 to Core
• +1 to Pylometrics 

Training Routines

Dates: 6-9 Aug

Core

3 Sets

1. 12 X Lower abs
2. 12 X Side to Side
3. 12 X 5-sec one leg marches
4. 12 X Crunches (Ball)
5. 33 sec Bridges (Ball)
6. 33 sec Lay-outs

Pylometrics

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 11 X Squat to Jumps
2. 11 X One-Two Hops
3. 11 X Spilt Squat Shuffle
4. 11 X Mountain Climber
5. 31 X Single Ankle hops

Others

1. 10 X Shoots
2. 10X Roundhouse kicks

Bodyweight

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 10 X Squats (20 kg)
2. 10 X Single-leg Squats
3. 10 X Lunges
4. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises
5. 10 X Push ups
6. 5 X Shoulder Presses
7. 10 X Rows

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (2.4 km) 
   Timing: 22:00; Speed: 6.54 km/h
2. Cycle: 24.1km
   Timing: 1:40 h; Ave Speed: 14.46 km/h

KIV

1. Slope Runs (3x 0.38 km)
2. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
3. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
4. Single-leg Isometric Squats
5. Isometric Squats
6. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows

Week 2.0: Mr Injury Prone

And so I got injured again. My back gave out from doing Core exercises (ironically).

For two days, I penguin-waded from point A to point B. In fact, it got so painful that I had to brace my abs just to stand…without moving at all.

“A massage,” I thought “It’d do me wonders.”

Oh it did. But not without more pain.

It was one of the most jaw-clenching, fist-grasping, scream-like-a-little-girl massage that I’ve ever had. The masseuse, a slender wisp of a girl, hit all the pain spots without much effort.

The next day, I ached. I was sore like I’d been through the grinder. But oddly enough, 24 hours after my massage, my strained back muscles subsided to a whisper. And my shoulder doesn’t hurt as much as before.

Now that’s remedy!

Achievements

Pylometrics: Done

Core: Done

Bodyweight: Done

Run: Done

Cycle: Nope

Goals

Dates: 2-4 Aug

• Maintain current numbers.
• Everything went south because of my injuries.

Training Routines

Dates: 2-4 Aug

Core

3 Sets

1. 12 X Lower abs
2. 12 X Side to Side
3. 6 X 5-sec one leg marches
4. 12 X Crunches (Ball)
5. 32 sec Bridges (Ball)
6. 32 sec Lay-outs

Pylometrics

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 10 X Squat to Jumps
2. 10 X One-Two Hops
3. 10 X Spilt Squat Shuffle
4. 10 X Mountain Climber
5. 30 X Single Ankle hops

Others

1. 10 X Shoots
2. 10X Roundhouse kicks

Bodyweight

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 10 X Squats
2. 6 X Single-leg Squats (-4)
3. 10 X Lunges
4. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises
5. 10 X Push ups
6. 5 X Shoulder Presses
7. 10 X Inverted Rows

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (2.4 km) 
   Timing: 24:00; Speed: ??.?? km/h
2. Cycle: 4 X 4.4km (13.2km)
   Timing: ??:00; Fastest Speed: ?? km/h; Ave Speed: ?? km/h

KIV

1. Slope Runs (3x 0.38 km)
2. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
3. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
4. Single-leg Isometric Squats
5. Isometric Squats

Week 01.5: Of Core

My throat is scratchy and achy. I haven’t been sleeping well. I think it’s all the work that I’ve taken on. My shoulder still aches and clicks when I lift it over my head.  But I can do a few push ups.

Achievements

Pylometrics: Done

Core: Done

Bodyweight: Done

Run: Done

Cycle: Done

Goals

Dates: 2-4 Aug

• +1 to Core
• +1 to Cycle reps

Training Routines

Dates: 28-31 Jul

Core

3 Sets

1. 11 X Lower abs
2. 11 X Side to Side
3. 5 X 5-sec one leg marches
4. 11 X Crunches (Ball)
5. 31 sec Bridges (Ball)
6. 31 sec Lay-outs

Pylometrics

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 10 X Squat to Jumps
2. 10 X One-Two Hops
3. 10 X Spilt Squat Shuffle
4. 10 X Mountain Climber
5. 30 X Single Ankle hops

Others

1. 10 X Shoots
2. 10X Roundhouse kicks

Bodyweight

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 10 X Squats
2. 6 X Single-leg Squats (-4)
3. 10 X Lunges
4. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (2.4 km) 
   Timing: 21:51; Speed: ??.?? km/h
2. Cycle: 3X 4.4km (13.2km)
   Timing: 45:00; Fastest Speed: 34km/h; Ave Speed: 17.6 km/h

KIV

1. Slope Runs (3x 0.38 km)
2. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
3. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
4. Single-leg Isometric Squats
5. Isometric Squats
6. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows

Week 01: Alternative Exercise

  Injured again. There’s a  clicking in my left shoulder after I’ve lifted 25 kg. It’s been going on for 2 weeks. Now I’m not able to lift weights. Annoying.
I’ll give it a month to heal up. But I’ll need to do something, otherwise I’ll get remarkably fat. Like what’s happened to me now.
I’ll focus on my core (I know I’ve said this very often), pylometrics for power, body-weight exercises for strength, and runs to build stamina. 

Achievements

Pylometrics: Done
Core: Done
Bodyweight: Done
Run: Done

Goals

Dates:

•   + 1 to Core

Training Routines

Dates: 23-25 Jul

Core

3 Sets

1. 10 X Lower abs
2. 10 X Side to Side
3. 10 X Lower back (Ball)
4. 10 X Crunches (Ball)
5. 10 X Bridges

Pylometrics

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 10 X Squat to Jumps
2. 10 X One-Two Hops
3. 10 X Spilt Squat Shuffle
4. 10 X Mountain Climber
5. 30 X Single Ankle hops

Others

1. 10 X Shoots
2. 10X Roundhouse kicks

Bodyweight

Exercises (3 Sets)

1. 10 X Squats
2. 10 X Single-leg Squats
3. 10 X Lunges
4. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (2.4 km) 
   Timing: 17:00; Speed: ??.?? km/h
2. Slope Runs (3x 0.38 km)
3. Cycle: KIV
   Timing: 64:00; Speed: 21.5 km/h

KIV

1. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows

Week 19.5: Like a Dumpling

Didn’t work out on consecutive days, because of work commitments. And I’m still feeling like a dumpling from overeating at Fremantle (note: write up blog post on Fremantle).

Fwah.

Things are getting confusing because I’ve not kept up with this diary for a while. I’m trying to sked my time to accommodate all the things that I want to do and should do. Since my last post, I’ll be working outside which means that I won’t get access to my weights until the evening.

So here’s the plan: Exercise from 7am to 8am. Leave by 9am. Do creative work from 10am-1pm; BD & planning from 2 to 5pm. Return by 6pm. Jog a little and exercise core.

Fuck. I hope it works.

Achievements

Front Day: Done

Back Day: Done

Run: Yup

Cycle: Nope

Goals

Dates: 13-15 June

• Try the plan: Exercise weights from 7am to 8am. Leave by 9am. Do creative work from 10am-1pm; BD & planning from 2 to 5pm. Return by 6pm. Jog a little and exercise core.   

Training Routines

Dates: 9-12 June

Core

3 Sets

1. Planks: front, side & back (30 sec)
2. 10 X Side to side
3. 10 X Pike Rolls
4. Stretches

Front Day

Exercises (3 Sets)
Weight: 23.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Shoulder Presses
2. 10 X Front Squats

Weight: 20 kg

1. 4 X Stair Walking

Unweighted

1. 9 X Single-Leg Squats
2. 26 X Inclined Push Ups
3. 7 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)
4. 15 X Lateral Raises (5 kg/arm)

Back Day

Exercises (3 Sets)

Weight: 23.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Straight-leg Deadlifts
2. 12 X Shrugs + hold for 10 counts on last rep

Weight: 23.5 kg

1. 10 X Bent Over Rows
2. 10 X Single-leg Deadlifts
3. 10 X 2-armed Dumbell Snatch  

Unweighted (4 sets)

1. 8 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X Inverted Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep 
3. Isometric holds (10 sec)
4. 7 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (2.4 km)  + 6 Pull Ups
   Timing: 14:00; Speed: ??.?? km/h; Ave rest: 10:00 min (doing pull ups)
2. Slope Runs (3x 0.38 km)
3. Cycle: 23km
   Timing: 64:00; Speed: 21.5 km/h

KIV

1. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows

Week 19: This is Getting Weird

My neighbour’s tearing his house down. So there’s plenty of noise and dust (invisible and choking) recently.

Surprisingly the noise isn’t all that bad. I could always tune it out with earphones and sweet Marianne. It’s the dust that’s getting to me. My throat is scratchy and I’m finding it hard to breathe. Fuck.

So here’s the plan. Wake up. Exercise as much as I can. Get out by 9am. Bugger off to a nearby library and work from there.

On a side note, I’m getting tubbier.

Achievements

Front Day: Done

Back Day: Nope…

Run: Yup

Cycle: Nope

Goals

Dates: 9-11 June

•    Sked my routines.

Training Routines

Dates: 5-7 June

Core

3 Sets

1. Planks: front, side & back (30 sec)
2. 10 X Side to side
3. 10 X lower abs
4. Stretches

Front Day

Exercises (3 Sets)
Weight: 23.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Shoulder Presses
2. 10 X Front Squats

Weight: 20 kg

1. 4 X Stair Walking

Unweighted

1. 9 X Single-Leg Squats
2. 26 X Inclined Push Ups
3. 7 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)
4. 15 X Lateral Raises (5 kg/arm)

Back Day

Exercises (3 Sets)

Weight: 23.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Straight-leg Deadlifts
2. 12 X Shrugs + hold for 10 counts on last rep

Weight: 23.5 kg

1. 10 X Bent Over Rows
2. 10 X Single-leg Deadlifts
3. 10 X 2-armed Dumbell Snatch  

Unweighted (4 sets)

1. 8 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X Single-arm Inverted Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep 
3. Isometric holds (10 sec)
4. 7 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (2.4 km)  + 6 Pull Ups
   Timing: 14:00; Speed: ??.?? km/h; Ave rest: 10:00 min (doing pull ups)
2. Cycle: 23km
   Timing: 64:00; Speed: 21.5 km/h

KIV

1. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows
6. Slope Runs (2x 0.38 km)

Week 18.5: Time to Up My Weights

Christ. Lifting 22.5kg is bloody heavy and I’ve been stuck at that weight for the last 2 weeks.

Not good progress I say. So I’m adding 1 kg more to the mix and hoping that it won’t break my back or knees or other parts of my anatomy.  I’ve also discovered the joys of doing a Pike Roll Out ab workout. It’s a legs-only version of the Jackie Chan ab workout.

What I like about it is that it’s a stability and strengthening exercise that’s dynamic. So I don’t have to hold and hold a position until the cows come home.

Achievements

Front Day: Done

Back Day: Done.

Cycle: Yup!

Goals

Dates: 5-7 June

•   Increase weights by 1kg

Training Routines

Dates: 2-4 June

Core

3 Sets

1. Planks: front, side & back (30 sec)
2. 10 X Side to side
3. 10 X lower abs
4. Stretches

Front Day

Exercises (3 Sets)
Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Arnold Presses
2. 10 X Front Squats

Weight: 20 kg

1. 3 X Stair Walking

Unweighted

1. 9 X Single-Leg Squats
2. 26 X Inclined Push Ups
3. 7 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)
4. 15 X Lateral Raises (5 kg/arm)

Back Day

Exercises (3 Sets)

Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Straight-leg Deadlifts
2. 12 X Shrugs + hold for 10 counts on last rep

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 10 X Bent Over Rows
2. 10 X Single-leg Deadlifts
3. 10 X 2-armed Dumbell Snatch  

Unweighted (4 sets)

1. 8 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X Single-arm Inverted Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep 
3. Isometric holds (10 sec)
4. 7 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (2.4 km)  + 6 Pull Ups
   Timing: 14:00; Speed: ??.?? km/h; Ave rest: 10:00 min (doing pull ups)
2. Cycle: 23km
   Timing: 64:00; Speed: 21.5 km/h

KIV

1. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows
6. Slope Runs (2x 0.38 km)

Week 18: Hrrmph. A Change Again

My friend Zedy looks really slim now – as compared to his hurly-burly days – and a big part of it comes from eating less and training for a marathon. Man, I’d never thought he’d go for it.

But when he’s committed; he’s committed to it. On 11 June, he’ll run up the stairs of a really tall building in a vertical marathon. For most of us, walking up the overhead bridge is a chore. Now he’s running up 80++ flights of stairs.

Fwah.

That got me thinking about my own exercise routines. I still want to get massive and strong (I’ve increased my pull ups at bodyweight: 90kg). But I want better full-body exercises. So I’ve taken to running around a track and doing pull ups every 1 km; stair walking with weights; and varying my Push Up routines.

Hope it works and here we go.

Achievements

Front Day: Done

Back Day: Done.

Cycle: Nope. Rain!

Goals

Dates: 2-4 June

•   Continue

Training Routines

Dates: 30-31 May

Core

3 Sets

1. Planks: front, side & back (30 sec)
2. 10 X Side to side
3. 10 X lower abs
4. Stretches

Front Day

Exercises (3 Sets)
Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Arnold Presses
2. 10 X Front Squats

Weight: 20 kg

1. 3 X Stair Walking

Unweighted

1. 9 X Single-Leg Squats
2. 26 X Inclined Push Ups
3. 7 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)
4. 15 X Lateral Raises (5 kg/arm)

Back Day

Exercises (3 Sets)

Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Straight-leg Deadlifts
2. 12 X Shrugs + hold for 10 counts on last rep

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 10 X Bent Over Rows
2. 10 X Single-leg Deadlifts
3. 10 X 2-armed Dumbell Snatch  

Unweighted (4 sets)

1. 8 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X Single-arm Inverted Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep 
3. Isometric holds (10 sec)
4. 7 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (2.4 km)  + 6 Pull Ups
   Timing: 14:00; Speed: ??.?? km/h; Ave rest: 10:00 min (doing pull ups)
2. Cycle: 23km
   Timing: 64:00; Speed: 21.5 km/h

KIV

1. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows
6. Slope Runs (2x 0.38 km)

Week 17 & 17.5: Slack Slack Slack

Slack slack slack.

Achievements

Front Day: Done

Back Day: Done.

Cycle: Nope. Rain!

Goals

Dates: 30-31 May

•  

Training Routines

Dates: 26-27 May

Core

3 Sets

1. Planks: front, side & back (30 sec)
2. 10 X Side to side
3. 10 X lower abs
4. Stretches

Front Day

Exercises (3 Sets)
Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Arnold Presses
2. 10 X Front Squats

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 3 X Stair Walking
2. 9 X Single-Leg Squats

Unweighted

1. 26 X Inclined Push Ups
2. 7 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)
3. 15 X Lateral Raises (5 kg/arm)

Back Day

Exercises (3 Sets)

Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Straight-leg Deadlifts
2. 12 X Shrugs + hold for 10 counts on last rep

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 10 X Bent Over Rows
2. 10 X Single-leg Deadlifts
3. 10 X 2-armed Dumbell Snatch  

Unweighted (4 sets)

1. 8 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X Single-arm Inverted Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep 
3. Isometric holds (10 sec)
4. 7 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (1.25 km)
   Timing: 14:00; Speed: ??.?? km/h; Ave rest: 10:00 min (doing pull ups)
2. Cycle: 23km
   Timing: 64:00; Speed: 21.5 km/h

KIV

1. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows
6. Slope Runs (2x 0.38 km)

Week 16.5: Content

“Climb climb climb!”

That was my mantra when I biked along Rifle Range Road – 3.5km in; 3.5km out. Up and down slopes. My thighs, hamstrings and groin burned at each revolution and each step.

Owww.

Achievements

Front Day: Done. No spilt routine.

Back Day: Done.
Morning: Run, Pull Ups, Bent Over Rows
Afternoon: Everything else

Cycle: 23km

Goals

Dates: 23-24 May

No increase in weight poundage.

• +1 to Pull Ups
• +1 to all Push Ups
• +1 to Single-Leg Squats

Training Routines

Dates: 19-21 May

Core

3 Sets

1. Planks: front, side & back (30 sec)
2. 10 X Side to side
3. 10 X lower abs
4. Stretches

Front Day

Exercises (3 Sets)
Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Arnold Presses
2. 10 X Front Squats

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 3 X Stair Walking
2. 8 X Single-Leg Squats

Unweighted

1. 25 X Inclined Push Ups
2. 6 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)
3. 15 X Lateral Raises (5 kg/arm)

Back Day

Exercises (3 Sets)

Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Straight-leg Deadlifts
2. 12 X Shrugs + hold for 10 counts on last rep

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 10 X Bent Over Rows
2. 10 X Single-leg Deadlifts
3. 10 X 2-armed Dumbell Snatch  

Unweighted (4 sets)

1. 7 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X Single-arm Inverted Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep 
3. Isometric holds (10 sec)
4. 6 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)

Runs/Bicycle

1. Run (1.25 km)
   Timing: 14:00; Speed: ??.?? km/h; Ave rest: 10:00 min (doing pull ups)
2. Cycle: 23km
   Timing: 64:00; Speed: 21.5 km/h

KIV

1. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows
6. Slope Runs (2x 0.38 km)

Week 16: New Routine Again.

Switched up my routines again. Dropped Isometrics, instead I’m focusing on single limb workouts, emphasizing body weight progression. So I’m doing stuff like 1-arm push ups and single-leg squats.

To give myself a bit more rest, I’m splitting up my routines. Morning for runs and biking with some weight work. Afternoons for core and weight routines. It seems to be working as I’m less wiped out each time, although I’m wondering how I can up my weight poundage.

Achievements

Front Day: Spilt routine.
Morning: Biked, Stair walked, 1-arm Push Ups
Afternoon: Core, Squats, Presses, Push Ups

Back Day: Done. No spilt routine.

Runs: Light cycling; very little running.

Goals

Dates: 19-20 May

• +1 1-Arm Push Ups (3 Steps; 6 X)
• +1 Single-Leg Squats (8 X)
• +1 Stair Walking (3 X) 

Training Routines

Dates: 16-17 May

Core

3 Sets

1. Planks: front, side & back (30 sec)
2. 10 X Side to side
3. 10 X lower abs
4. Stretches

Front Day

Exercises (3 Sets)
Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Shoulder Presses
2. 10 X Front Squats

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 2 X Stair Walking
2. 7 X Single-Leg Squats

Unweighted

1. 25 X Inclined Push Ups
2. 5 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)
3. 15 X Lateral Raises (5 kg/arm)

Back Day

Exercises (3 Sets)

Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Straight-leg Deadlifts
2. 12 X Shrugs + hold for 10 counts on last rep

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 10 X Bent Over Rows
2. 10 X Single-leg Deadlifts
3. 10 X 2-armed Dumbell Snatch  

Unweighted (4 sets)

1. 7 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X Single-arm Inverted Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep 
3. Isometric holds (10 sec)
4. 5 X 1-arm Push Ups (3 Steps)

Runs/Bicycle

1. 5kg run (1.25 km)
   Timing: ??:??; Speed: ??.?? km/h; Ave rest: 10:00 min (doing pull ups)
2. Cycle: 1/2 hour
   Timing: 120:00; Speed: ?.? km/h; Ave rest: 0 sec

KIV

1. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
2. Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. Single-leg Isometric Squats
4. Isometric Squats
5. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows
6. Slope Runs (2x 0.38 km)

Week 15.5: Arrgghhh, How Binged Can I Get?

Broke my No Booze vow when I went to drink with Brad. Ended up with a hangover for two days. Serves me right.

I’m plateauing. I’m struggling with my weights (22.5 kg/side) now. A big part of it lies in working my core, or lack of. Just 6 minutes of holding it still, and I can’t even do that.

Wah lau.

Think I’ll rejig and spilt up my routines.

Achievements

Legs Day: Done. Stopped 30 sec Isometric Squats

Top Day: Done. Not strong with the Shoulder Presses.

Runs: Nope.

Worked on side abs.

Goals

Dates: 16-17 May

• Do core before exercises.
• Include Planks!
• Add 1/2 hour Cycling in the morning.

Training Routines

Dates: 12-14 May

Core

3 Sets

1. Planks: front, side & back (30 sec)
2. 10 X Side to side
3. 10 X lower abs
4. Stretches

Legs Day

Exercises (3 Sets)
Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Straight-leg Deadlifts
2. 10 X Squats
3. 2 X Stair Walking

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 7 X Single-Leg Squats
2. 10 X Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. 10 X 2-armed Dumbell Snatch 

Unweighted

1. 20 sec Single-Leg Isometric Squats
2. 25 X Inclined Push Ups

If Possible

1. 7 X Pull Ups

Top Day

Exercises (3 Sets)

Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Arnold Presses
2. 12 X Shrugs + hold for 10 counts on last rep

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 10 X Bent Over Rows

Unweighted (4 sets)

1. 7 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X Single-arm Inverted Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep 
3. Isometric holds (10 sec)
4. 27 X Standard; 25 X Inclined Push Ups
5. 20 X Lateral Raises

Runs/Bicycle

1. 5kg run (1.25 km)
   Timing: ??:??; Speed: ??.?? km/h; Ave rest: 10:00 min (doing pull ups)
2. 1.25 km (NA)
   Timing: ??:??; Speed: ?.? km/h; Ave rest: 0 sec
3. Cycle: 46km (68 km)
   Timing: 120:00; Speed: ?.? km/h; Ave rest: 0 sec

KIV

1. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
2. 10 X Single-leg Deadlifts  (18.5kg)
3. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows
4. 10 X Back Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep
5. Slope Runs (2x 0.38 km)

Week 15: A Quickie

I’ve decided to quit booze for May.

It was an exercise in willpower. After all, like any other muscle, willpower needs to be trained. This is just one way of doing it.

Didn’t manage to run very much. My ankle still ached from last Saturday’s cycling session. However, I’m lifting 22.5 kg/arm now. That’s got to count for something.

I believe that I’ve to change up my diet soon. It’s not doing me any good to keep scarfing non-quality food at funny timings.

No Booze: 2/22 (from 9 May)

Achievements

Front Day: Done.

Back Day: Done

Runs: Nope.

Goals

Dates: 12-14 May

• Do core before exercises.

Training Routines

Dates: 9-10 May

Core

3 Sets

1. Planks: side & back (40 sec)
2. Plank: front on chair (30 sec)
3. 10 X Side to side
4. 10 X lower abs
5. Stretches

Front Day

Exercises (3 Sets)
Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Arnold Presses
2. 10 X Squats
3. 2 X Stair Walking

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 30 sec Isometric Squats

Unweighted

1. 27 X Standard; 25 X Inclined Push Ups
2. 20 sec Single-Leg Isometric Squats
3. 7 X Single-Leg Squats
4. 20 X Lateral Raises

If Possible

1. 7 X Pull Ups

Back Day

Exercises (3 Sets)
Weight: 22.5 kg/side

1. 10 X Straight-leg Deadlifts
2. 12 X Shrugs + hold for 10 counts on last rep

Weight: 22.5 kg

1. 30 sec Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
2. 10 X 2-armed Dumbell Snatch
3. 10 X Bent Over Rows

Unweighted (4 sets)

1. 7 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X Single-arm Inverted Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep 
3. Isometric holds (10 sec)
4. 25 X Inclined Push Ups

Runs/Bicycle

1. 5kg run (1.25 km)
   Timing: 09:40; Speed: ??.?? km/h; Ave rest: 10:00 min (doing pull ups)
2. 1.25 km
   Timing: 12:52; Speed: ?.? km/h; Ave rest: 0 sec
3. Cycle: 68 km (Sat)
   Timing: ??:??; Speed: ?.? km/h; Ave rest: 0 sec 

KIV

1. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
2. 10 X Single-leg Deadlifts  (18.5kg)
3. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows
4. 10 X Back Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep
5. Slope Runs (2x 0.38 km)

Week 14.5: Singapore Chooses!

We’re off to the polling station today!

I’m looking forward to election report at night. It’s like watching a bitch fight. It just sucks us in.
It’s fine entertainment. But after all the hoopla, things might not change all that much. All we need to do is to make mo’ money so we can 桥脚 and 不做事 (the Hokkien version is much more expressive).
In other news, I’m feeling more winded than normal. Perhaps I’m overtraining?

Achievements

Legs Day: Done.
Top Day: Done. Feeling winded at the last Pull Up set.
Runs: Not too good. Didn’t complete half of it. Also, didn’t cycle from ECP to Changi Village. Did only 46km of the entire route. Cyclometer ran out of battery but estimated that I did the journey in 2 hours.

Goals

Dates: 9-10 May

• +1 Single-Leg Squats (7 X Single-Leg Squats)
• +1.5 kg to all weights
• +1 hour to cycling 
• Do core before exercises.

Training Routines

Dates: 5-7 May

Core

3 Sets

1. Planks: side & back (40 sec)
2. Plank: front on chair (30 sec)
3. 10 X Side to side
4. 10 X lower abs
5. Stretches

Legs Day

Exercises (3 Sets)
Weight: 21 kg/side

1. 10 X Straight-leg Deadlifts
2. 10 X Squats

Weight: 21 kg

1. 30 sec Isometric Squats
2. 20 sec Single-leg Isometric Deadlifts
3. 10 X 2-armed Dumbell Snatch 

Unweighted

1. 20 sec Single-Leg Isometric Squats
2. 6 X Single-Leg Squats
3. 24 X Inclined Push Ups

If Possible

1. 7 X Pull Ups

Top Day

Exercises (3 Sets)

Weight: 21kg/side

1. 10 X Arnold Presses
2. 12 X Shrugs + hold for 10 counts on last rep
3. 2 X Stair Walking

Unweighted (4 sets)

1. 7 X Pull Ups
2. 10 X Single-arm Inverted Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep 
3. Isometric holds (10 sec)
4. 27 X Standard; 25 X Inclined Push Ups
5. 20 X Lateral Raises

Runs/Bicycle

1. 5kg run (1.25 km)
   Timing: ??:??; Speed: ??.?? km/h; Ave rest: 10:00 min (doing pull ups)
2. 1.25 km (NA)
   Timing: ??:??; Speed: ?.? km/h; Ave rest: 0 sec
3. Cycle: 46km (68 km)
   Timing: 120:00; Speed: ?.? km/h; Ave rest: 0 sec

KIV

1. 15 X Single Leg Calf Raises (+10 Double Leg Calf Raises)
2. 10 X Single-leg Deadlifts  (18.5kg)
3. 10 X Inclined Inverted Rows
4. 10 X Back Rows + hold for 10 counts on last rep
5. Slope Runs (2x 0.38 km)