As always, love your attitude, Dave! Thanks for trying to push me in the right mindset. Problem is though - a full night of replenishing sleep will most likely never happen in near time.
1 Like
Lee! Being in a similar situation, you are absolutely right. Burpees is the answer to almost any excuse related to not being able to train. You are a role model, and I do follow your log with great interest.
T3hPwnisher: Invaluable input as always coming from you. I wonder how many trainees on this forum that you have assisted in the right direction? This character made me think of you - meant entirely as a compliment.
1 Like
Simo (country neighbour?): You extracted the goodies from previous posts and came up with your own suggestion - which I really liked!
Itās better to do less, more efficient sessions - in higher frequency (more often). Thereās no excuses to not do a bunch of burpees, or squeeze out a long set of split-squats supersetted with banded squats or just one bastardized set each of the big five.
Btw, I am really impressed on you crushing āSuper Squatsā. Tells us something on what you are made of. Sisu?
So, tonight I did some āheavyā legwork combining resistance bands with dumbbells, which definitely did the trick. Followed by negative chinups and superset flyes/pushups - I felt satisfied. As time allowed, I continued with a full body workout (!) - I am certain this thread helped out by your great motivational replies.
Tried concentration curls with a short resistance band, which surprised me in its efficiency.
1 Like
Not sure what this means. I am in Australia if that helps ?
LOL! My mistake. Simo is a finnish name, but obviously most on here donāt use real names anyway.
Simo is a shortening of my surname. It is pretty common in both the UK (where I am from) and in Australia to call people by their surname or a version of it. For example Smith becomes Smithy, Richardson becomes Richo (Aussies like to put Oās on everything) . In my case Simpson becomes Simo. Hence the Homer Avatar.
1 Like
Thatās understandable. The good news is, your body Is pretty resilient and will likely get used to whatever your routine is. Iāve definitely had periods where I was never getting as much sleep as I would want to get, but began feeling normal because my body adjusted to that schedule. Although I understand a new kid can make it hard to have any kind of schedule, but I know youāll do what you can!
Congrats on the new baby!
1 Like
Simo! Reviving this thread, as I wanted to thank you again for your concrete advice! For some reason your reply stuck with me over time - and manifested itself into a training formula! Much appreciated. Obviously, every other advice in this thread served to summon my motivation - in order to make it happen!
For the past 3 weeks Iāve implemented (at least) ONE strength oriented training session a week at the gym - as a fundamental structure. I do the big 5 excercises then, 3 sets x 5 reps each with 1-2 reps in the tank. IF I get a second session a week at the gym I do a full body HIT oriented workout ad modum @Ellington_Darden (different techniques/repstyles). If not, I do the second full body workout at home with my Synapse CCR negatively emphasized pulley system.
The in between days I do 1-2 sets on 2 musclegroups a day (@simo74 type of idea) on home equipment - depending on which musclegroups need (or are able to receive) attention. Most often I end up with abs, calves and lower back on the day after gym workouts. Other days itās chest/biceps, back/triceps, legs/hams, shoulders with whatever feels right etc. I choose between dumbbells, resistance bands, chinup bar (which you also can mount bands to) or the Synapse CCR for variation. Man, I do love the Mountain dog band pack! (Thanks @davemccright - Your journey/log is an inspiration in itself).
Itās really an interesting journey in discovering a new way of training. Time will tell if this is the road to gains - but I already notice a positive differenceā¦
I guess this became a long confession of sorts, but my intention was primarily a big thank you to anyone who invested in this thread! Thoughts and/or further suggestions much appreciated in building the perfect plan B beast!
3 Likes