All this thread activity has got me thinking about my routine and as of lunch today, I mapped out a whole new routine to integrate into my current activity which includes 10 new exercises.

Thanks guys for the motivation! 

is that what you're taking heman?

Nah Im a Muay Thai Guy. Been doing it for about 2 years now and since I cant go to school this semester (huge bullshit at my school,basically because my last name starts with an H, i was forced to register at the last minute and couldnt get into any classes...all that anger needs to go somewhere) im going to focus on competing. I'd like to have atleast one fight by August. Will give me about 4 months to really learn clinch and focus on what I am strong and weak in then do a 3 month prep for the fight.

Your last names he huh..    yea mines an R... I remember those times..  good luck man.. where at maybe I can watch the fight...

Signed up today for a 8 wk strength training class with our local strongman competitor/personal trainer.

Not really sure what I'm in for.  I know I'll be sore.

First post in a long time (just graduated college).

Heman:  You should check out the local FMA gyms in NYC, Sayoc Kali is pretty good.

To get back on topic, I've just bought a Shwinn Hybrid bike with plans to do a century ride by october.  I've kept true to my last years resolution to keep on doing Judo and am currently a green belt (blue by April).  I absolutely love Judo, and with my shodan in shotokan karate, I feel like a well rounded martial artist.  I've gone up against purple belt BJJ'rs and was throwing them around at will.  Of course...they would tap me out rather quickly if I end up in their guard. 

That's about it for me...I hope to stay motivated using this thread, their is always good stuff from this thread. 

Quote from: DesmoDiva on January 29, 2011, 11:16:08 AM
Signed up today for a 8 wk strength training class with our local strongman competitor/personal trainer.

Not really sure what I'm in for.  I know I'll be sore.

good for you.........I bet you get a lot out of it and quick

Quote from: DesmoDiva on January 29, 2011, 11:16:08 AM
Signed up today for a 8 wk strength training class with our local strongman competitor/personal trainer.

Not really sure what I'm in for.  I know I'll be sore.

Just remember to tell yourself when you're really sore that "pain is just weakness leaving the body".


That might help...probably not, but it might.  



In all seriousness though - awesome 

It sort of helps.....

Just got off the bike...relatively easy 30 min.

It was REALLY hard to force myself to get on.  When I crawled out of bed this morning it felt like I was going to break into pieces.

Hoping the bike will help loosen things up and work some of the lactic acid out.

Now on a 40/40/20 nutrition plan and calories cut waaay back to 1495/day.  I think it's a little low, but he's the "expert."

Only time will tell.......

Quote from: DesmoDiva on February 01, 2011, 11:07:54 AM
It sort of helps.....

Just got off the bike...relatively easy 30 min.

It was REALLY hard to force myself to get on.  When I crawled out of bed this morning it felt like I was going to break into pieces.

Hoping the bike will help loosen things up and work some of the lactic acid out.

Now on a 40/40/20 nutrition plan and calories cut waaay back to 1495/day.  I think it's a little low, but he's the "expert."

Only time will tell.......

1500 calories a day (depending on your size and weight) isn't too horribly low if you're not killing yourself in the gym and doing too much conditioning work.

If you're doing long and high volume strength training sessions along with several long conditioning sessions a week you'll soon  suffer central nervous system fatigue and overtraining, stalling and possibly reversing hard earned progres.

1500? Some times that's one of my meals..  how much do you way?

Quote from: DesmoDiva on February 01, 2011, 11:07:54 AM
Just got off the bike...relatively easy 30 min.

It was REALLY hard to force myself to get on.  When I crawled out of bed this morning it felt like I was going to break into pieces.

I know how you're feeling. I struggled again this morning to get up early (and ultimately reset my alarm and didn't get up). I'm going to give it my all tomorrow though. I workout daily after work, but feel that an additional AM workout (2-3 days a week) would have great results not to mention get my day started out better.

The hardest part is getting to the gym by 5am (which I have yet to see happen). Ironically though, when the sun is up at 5am I have no trouble getting up and rolling on my bicycle for a training ride by 4:30am.

...it's got to be the darkness....I'm sure of it!!  

Did my new routine today at the gym after work. After a long and ultimatly crappy day at work, it sure felt good to workout.

The new routine is brutal - largely because it's so different from what I'm used to doing, but I burned more than 2x the calories that I regularly burned and my heart rate hit 175. By the time I was done I felt good but also felt like I was going to throwup. 

So back to what I said about a morning workout....I'm having doubts about making it to the gym at 5am....but we'll see!

Having 11 others and my trainer waiting is the only thing that gets me there for 5:30am.

That and it the only free time in my day.   

my shin is in a lot of pain right now.