Archives by Tag 'Fitness'
Recipe: A Good Morning
On twitter, tirayk said, “Hey! I’m lovin the recipes! Keep’ em comin!”
So, here ya go:
A Good Morning
Ingredients-
Programmable Alarm Clock
Prayer Beads
Exercise Space
Wife
Meditation Cushion
A Good Book
Coffee
For the Programmable Alarm Clock I use my iPhone. I set three alarms, each to go off at 5 minute intervals. I use the Bell Tower, Robot, and Marimba sounds, in [...]
Using Video Games To Enhance Your Fitness Regime
Personally, I don’t. But, there’s a great article over at the Escapist for those of you who do, or are interested in doing so. Check it out, Gamer-size Me. Their current issue is all about the cross-over between the gamer lifestyle and the healthy lifestyle. Enjoy!
My favorite bit:
I’ve not exactly being pushed to my limits, [...]
100 Push Ups Week 6, Day 2
Week 6, Day 2:
Instructed -
Set 1: 22 reps
Set 2: 22 reps
Set 3: 30 reps
Set 4: 30 reps
Set 5: 24 reps
Set 6: 24reps
Set 7: 18 reps
Set 8: 18 reps
Set 9: 58 reps (minimum) to failure
45 seconds rest between sets.
Achieved-
Set 1: 22 reps
Set 2: 22 reps
Set 3: 30 reps
Set 4: 30 reps
Set 5: 24 reps
Set 6: 24 [...]
100 Push Ups Week 6, Day 1
That time again.
Week 6, Day 1:
Instructed -
Set 1: 55 reps
Set 2: 45 reps
Set 3: 35 reps
Set 4: 30 reps
Set 5: 55 reps (minimum) to failure
60 seconds rest between sets.
Achieved-
Set 1: 55 reps
Set 2: 45 reps
Set 3: 35 reps
Set 4: 30 reps
Set 5: 55 reps
That was rough! 225 total for the session. The last [...]
100 Push Ups Week 5 – End Of Week Test
*drum roll!*
75!
*rim-shot!*
Awwww, yeah, baby! Heh. I never thought I had that many in me in one go. This simple program is doing wonders for me. I am looking forward to the 200 Sit Ups challenge next, and with much trepidation to the 100 Pull Ups challenge after that (since in my best shape I have [...]
100 Push Ups Week 5, Day 3
Week 5, Day 3:
Instructed -
Set 1: 20 reps
Set 2: 20 reps
Set 3: 24 reps
Set 4: 24 reps
Set 5: 20 reps
Set 6: 20reps
Set 7: 22 reps
Set 8: 5o reps (minimum) to failure
45 seconds rest between sets.
Achieved-
Set 1: 20 reps
Set 2: 20 reps
Set 3: 24 reps
Set 4: 24 reps
Set 5: 20 reps
Set 6: 20 reps
Set 7: 22 [...]
100 Push Ups Week 5, Day 2
Week 5, Day 2:
Instructed -
Set 1: 19 reps
Set 2: 19 reps
Set 3: 22 reps
Set 4: 22 reps
Set 5: 18 reps
Set 6: 18 reps
Set 7: 22 reps
Set 8: 45 reps (minimum) to failure
45 seconds rest between sets.
Achieved-
Set 1: 19 reps
Set 2: 19 reps
Set 3: 22 reps
Set 4: 22 reps
Set 5: 18 reps
Set 6: 18 reps
Set 7: [...]
100 Push Ups Week 5, Day 1
Week 5, Day 1:
Instructed -
Set 1: 26 reps
Set 2: 40 reps
Set 3: 30 reps
Set 4: 24 resp
Set 5: 40 reps minimum (to failure)
60 seconds rest between sets.
Achieved-
Set 1: 36 reps
Set 2: 40 rep
Set 3: 30 reps
Set 4: 24 reps
Set 5: 40 reps
Ok, I admit it: Today was tough! I think it was a combo of [...]
100 Push Ups Week 4 – End Of Week Test
Today was another single set to failure test day.
Result? 60!
Woot! Good improvement. Looking forward to keeping the momentum going. As I crossed 50, the thought “You have to be kidding me” flashed through my mind. Made me smile all the way until I collapsed on the floor in a huffing & puffing heap.
How are you [...]
My Yondan Test – A Thankfully Great Day
Earlier this year I took the Yondan (4th degree black belt test) in Aikido. Below you will see the first of 20 videos that were filmed during that test. It was a good day, and I am very grateful for all my dojo-mates who worked with me for six months previous to the test (especially [...]