Happy Halloween - Rest Day

October 31, 2015

Rest Day

Despite it being a rest day, I did a lot of house and yardwork, so got a lot of physical activity.

I haven't figured out if I would have specific rest days. My philosophy on this is that with my busy work and family schedule, rest days will end up happening. My goal is on days when I can get even 10 minutes of activity in, I will. Because I'm working towards specific goals, I can maximize the smallest amount of time by making progress towards those goals. I will write more on my general plans and strategy in coming posts.

Two Quick Workouts

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Warm-up: 5 minutes stationary bike

1. Back Squat: 45 (bar) x 5

Chin-ups: 2

2. Back Squat: 45 x 5

Chin-ups: 2

3. Back Squat: 65 x 5

Chin-ups: 2

4. Back Squat: 65 x 5

Chin-ups: 2

5. Back Squat: 75 x 5

Chin-ups: 2

Stretching: 5 minutes

This was about a 20 minute workout in my basement. 

Friday, October 30, 2015

Warm-up: 5 minutes stationary bike

Bench Press: 5 sets of 115 lbs. x 5

Jump Rope: ~ 4 minutes (moderate) - My main focus was just getting used to jumping rope again. 

Stretching: 5 minutes

This workout took about 20 minutes in my basement. I felt good about it. My progression with the bench press will be to add 5 pounds onto the last couple sets next workout.

October 25, 2015: Starting Out

Starting Out

Today, I didn't really have a plan going to the YMCA. I just got there, warmed up and looked at what I felt like doing. I was chatting with a friend online, which kind of led me to what I did, as I was able to respond during breaks between sets and when I was on the recumbant bike. However, I felt this was a good start to a new exercise habit.

Warm-up: 10 minutes recumbant bike

Bench Press: 

1. 95 x 5

2. 95 x 5

3. 115 x 5

4. 115 x 5

5. 115 x 5

Rowing machine: Just did a couple sets to work on form. Didn't really put too much pressure (although enough to keep me strapless on stretchers)

1. 2 min. 403 meters

3-4 minutes rest

2. 2 min. 420 meters

Stretching: 5 minutes