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3/12/08 - Strength, lifting and stretching

Sorry, missed a couple days things have gotten tough with work and the rest of life just getting in the way. So decided to pick it up from today.

So feeling pretty good, got the news last week that Toyota's, Engines of Change program will not be sponsoring any athletes this year, so that was a big disappointment. Being part of a team in any aspect is uplifting and motivating, training seems to hurt less. Anyway all the NY region athletes that were sponsored are hoping they change their mind. In the meantimes I have tried to get Clif Bar to sponsor me. I could give you my 30 second elevator speech but will hold off, I am not looking for money, tickets, or gear (this would be nice) but more or less to talk about a product that is important to the community and children, I feel that Clif Bar is one of those companies that believes in those values.

Anyway today was lifting and I am feeling strong here is how it went:
Legs: Squat machine 90 pounds 15 reps, then 50 pounds one leg extensions 12 reps each leg
Push ups: 20 reps between all exercises
Incline Bench: 3x135 (8 reps)
Seated lat rows: 1x70, 2x100 (8-10 reps)
Push ups
Lat pulldown: 3x100 (8-10) reps
Push ups
Dumbbell Shoulder press: 1x20, 1x30, 1x40 (8 reps)
Push ups
Upright Rows: 3x40+bar (8 reps)
Push ups
Biceps curls: 1x20, 1x30, 1x40 (8-10 reps)
Push ups
Box jumps (40 inch table): 3 sets of 8 reps
Push ups
Seated triceps extensions: 1x45, 2x55, (8-10 reps)
Push ups

Took just under a hour but felt good and boy where my legs shaking after the box jumps, I don't recommend that you try the 40 inches I have always been able to jump.
Cheer

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By HC Fitness and Technology Solutions
On Wednesday, March 12, 2008
At 8:55 AM

 
 

1/3/8 - Strength and Stretch


January 2, 2008, today was stretch and strength day, need to get the core in shape and stay in shape throughout the season. I am trying to follow the Monkey Bar Gyms workouts.
Their Philosophy is:
The Monkey Bar Gym is a no machine, no mirror, old school gymnasium that focuses on movements, not muscles.

We teach & train:
Motor fitness: running, jumping, pushing, and pulling, and progress each from beginner to professional athlete.

“Each one teach one,” to help one another through positive feedback and encouragement, to break through walls that held them back mentally and physically.

“Eat a whole food, plant based diet” and to understand why it is so beneficial to all.

“Full body exercise” that prevents & heals injuries & dramatically improves performance.

“Collective power” which is natural whole body exercises, natural whole food nutrition, and collectively helping each other.

Our Mission is to change the way people look at health and fitness with my Monkey Bar Gymnasium (MBG) Method. I want to wake everyone up so that they open their minds to experiencing how their bodies really work. I want to show people that the old ways of whole body exercise are still the best.

We focus on moving toward a more positive, collective form of exercise that engages one’s entire body and mind, builds usable strength, and inspires physical and social confidence.
In the MBG Method, we teach people how to run, jump, climb ropes, do handstands, dodge, and react like they did on the playground as kids. Doing natural exercise in a fun and playful manner but yet extremely challenging helps people from all backgrounds learn from each other in a non-discriminating environment.

- Jon Hinds, Owner & Founder of the Monkey Bar Gym

I am planning on getting certified as well through MBG.

So here is what I did yesterday:
1 Set Workout - January 2nd

Perform 60 seconds of as many reps as possible for each exercise. Rest 1 minute between sets. When done, rest 3 minutes, then go through circuit again, each exercise 30 seconds of as many reps as possible. Rest 30 seconds in between exercises.

1. Snatch
* Stability-4-16K
* Strength-20-24K
* Power-24K+
2. Split Squat
* Stability-4-16K
* Strength-20-24K
* Power-24K+
3. Handstand Pushups
* Stability-Down Dog Pushups
* Strength-Down Dog Pushups w/feet on box
* Power-Handstand Pushups
4. Chinups
* Stability-60 degree assisted
* Strength-90 degree assisted
* Power-Regular
5. Cleans
* Stability-4-16K; 20-60 lb D-Ball
* Strength-20-24K; 60-80 lb D-Ball
* Power-24K+; 80 lb+ D-Ball
6. Push Press
* Stability-4-16K; 20-60 lb D-Ball
* Strength-20-24K; 60-80 lb D-Ball
* Power-24K+; 80 lb+ D-Ball
7. Jungle Gym Leg Curls
* Stability-hips on floor
* Strength-hips 1'' off floor
* Power-hips 6'' off floor
8. Power Wheel Rollouts
* Stability-hold
* Strength-1/2 range
* Power-full range

Cheers and tomorrow is a run day.

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By HC Fitness and Technology Solutions
On Thursday, January 3, 2008
At 6:04 AM