The folks over at No Bull put together a short film featuring Tia-Clair Toomey, Katrin Davidsdottir and Brooke Wells, discussing the habits and character traits that make them three of the best CrossFitters in the world. Pretty cool 20-minute film. … Continue reading Kaizen: April 20-26, 2020
When I started my new training log book, I called it Ton of Fun, because one of my goals was a six-lift (squat, bench, clean, deadlift, press, snatch) of 2,000 pounds. When I started this latest journey, it was 1285. When you consider I have totalled more than 1,500 in a three-lift powerlift (squat, bench, deadlift), you start to understand some of the life choices I have made over the years. However, this week, I just changed the name to Kaizen, japanese for the concept of continuous improvement. It’s nothing original in the fitness world to adapt this word. Katrin … Continue reading Kaizen: April 13-19, 2020
My Journey To Becoming A Two-Time CrossFit Games Champion, by Katrin Davidsdottir Katrin Davidsdottir has been to the top of the mountain within her world, twice. As a two-time CrossFit Games champion, and a member of the Dottirs with Annie Thorsdottir and Sara Sigmundsdottir, her name is synonymous with badass females within the fitness world. My attention span with the Games had waned by the time Katrin had ascended to the top, so I was only tangentially aware of her story. Still, I followed her on Instagram, and saw her post about her autobiography. I decided to buy it. Admittedly, … Continue reading The Book Nook–Dottir
Another week of progress. Monday, April 6, 2020 SPSPH 2×10, 1×8 Airdyne Sprints :20 on/:40 off 6x 1.65 miles Mobility: BSquat / Theragun Quads/Adductors Walk: 2.56 miles Tuesday, April 7, 2020 SPSPH 2×10, 1×9 Deadlifts 5×135, 4×185, 3×225, 5×275 Ab Wheel 4, 4, 4 Walk 2.7 miles Back in the day (yeah, I’m old enough I can say that now), I would watch bodybuilding DVDs or VHSs before heading to the gym. Arnold, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, or my personal favorite, Flex Wheeler. I still yell Ronnieisms like “lightweight”, “ain’t nothing to it but do do it” and “everybody wanna … Continue reading Training Log–April 6-12, 2020
Here is my training log for this week. No bodyweight or barbell work on Tuesday or Saturday, but I did hit my walking goals every day for the week. Average weight for the week is still on the way down, … Continue reading Training Log: March 30-April 5, 2020
Here is the first of what I am hoping are weekly training updated. Working from home due to Covid-19 protocols, I got some training in every day this week. Monday, March 23, 2020 Mobility: BSquat 2:10 / 15 Incline Pushups SPSPH 1×10, 1×6 Rickshaw Farmer Walks 4×140#x25 yards Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Airdyne 1.50 miles/5:08 SPSPH 1×10, 1×7 Squats 5×45, 4×135, 3×185, 3×225, 3x5x265 Hypers 3x8x10 Airdyne 1.51 miles/5:20 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 SPSPH 1×10, 1×8 Bench 10×45, 5×95, 4×135, 3×155, 3x5x175 Rack Press Hole 13 2x5x225 Mobility: Glute smash w/lacrosse ball Thursday, March 26, 2020 SPSPH 1×10, 1×9 Cleans … Continue reading Training Log: March 23-29, 2020
I’m part of a health and fitness Facebook group my friend Kathy Book started a while back. It is a good community, full of recipes, workouts, interesting articles, questions, community, encouragement, and all that razzmajazz that helps one stay on the right path. Earlier today, Kathy posed the question–What is in your Coronovirus workout playlist? Well, my inner nerddom alarm started blaring. Music plus working out, with a theme? Yep, I’m in. I quickly thought of about 10 in the first 30 seconds. I started to post some videos in her post, but quickly knew “Weez, this needs to be … Continue reading Covid-19? More Like CoFit-19
A few months ago, I posted my fitness intentions on this blog. I started walking regularly, and working out again. And then I got derailed by a six-week gout flareup. My activity level was damn near negligible for a while. However, I set down in late December and formulated a new plan, finally feeling healthy again. I didn’t post about it then, but by and large, my plan has been working for me. I’ve dropped a little weight, I’m sleeping much better and I’m moving easier too. I still have a long way to go, but there has finally been … Continue reading So…about that fitness plan: What I've been up to this year.
5-feet, 6-inches, 265 pounds, 48.5-inch waist. Those are not good numbers. And it is beyond time to do something about it. So, it is time for a plan, and to implement that plan instead of just saying I’ll change and then doing nothing about it. I was doing well until last year. I took a promotion, adding a ton of hours. I quit teaching at the local gym. I got married. I turned 40. I used all of that as excuses. I got into the worst shape of my life. So, I am putting this here in the hopes ya’ll … Continue reading Time For A Plan
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