Monthly Archives: March 2008


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Better Late Than Never

Sorry about my lack of posting.  I’ve been trying to get my taxes done and haven’t had the time to devote to blogging.  I will try to do better, my friends!
Since the 8th, we’ve been keeping to the same schedule and we’ve been seeing quick improvement as well.  One of the interesting side-effects for us [...]

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Saturday Night Fever

Since we moved Wednesday’s workout to Thursday, we’ll move Friday’s workout to Saturday.  Today’s our strength day, with our 5×5 plan.  Again, as we’re still in our break-in period, I’m going to stick with the 16 kg bells, while my wife will use her pair of 9kg bells.
Basic warm-up
Cables — Overhead pulldown x 20; Front chest pull x 20; [...]

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Wednesday on Thursday

Back to the swing workout, but one day late due to a cold that’s swept through the house.  Swings for 20 reps combined with 10 pushups…for 20 minutes.  Remember, the trick here is to get settled into a good pace and not worry about the numbers.  Work on your form and stay as relaxed as [...]

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Monday, Monday….

How sweet it is. 
Same warm-up and routine as last Monday.
Done today sans my wife who’s got the Winter crud.  The Monday complex went a bit quicker this time, due to my familiarity and comfort with the movements.  I almost went for 4 sets this time, but decided to stop at 3 so I won’t get too [...]

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Strength Day

Today we’re going to concentrate on more of a strength training approach along the lines of the 5×5 model.  Because we’re still in a break-in period, I’m going to stick with the 16 kg bell, while my wife will use her pair of 9kg bells.
Basic warm-up
Cables — Overhead pulldown x 20; Front chest pull x [...]

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