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Monday, September 19, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Totally Sore
On Wednesday, my trainer Matias, my Cunis (sister-in-law), and I, went to the field at Fitchburg State University to do some plyometrics. To do what? That's what I said...just learned the word yesterday.
In this picture we are doing an exercise is a Jump Squat. Starting from the ground on a squat position you explode up onto the box (a bench) and land softly on the box and jump back down, without turning around, to the squat position. The key is to do 3 sets of ten. My first set I did seven and the next two sets I did five in each. Remember that is better to do fewer if that helps to keep a perfect form through your sets.
This is me putting more effort on my face than on the exercise. Hey, I never mentioned it was easy. Just trying to do my best to get stronger.
Obviously, I foam rolled and stretched before and after the plyometrics and took some BCAA's. Among many benefits BCAA promote muscle synthesis in muscle, provide energy, and decrease post-workout soreness.
This morning I foam rolled and jogged for 4 miles and I was totally sore when I got back home. I am not complaining though, I actually label my soreness as victory because it shows me I'm on the right track. I just need to keep on drinking water and more organic green tea.
Wow! I didn't think I was going to make it, but here I am ready for some more. So bring it on Mati, I want to LIFT.
Please keep on posting comments with feedback and what you would like to see.
Until next time...stay strong.
In this picture we are doing an exercise is a Jump Squat. Starting from the ground on a squat position you explode up onto the box (a bench) and land softly on the box and jump back down, without turning around, to the squat position. The key is to do 3 sets of ten. My first set I did seven and the next two sets I did five in each. Remember that is better to do fewer if that helps to keep a perfect form through your sets.
This is me putting more effort on my face than on the exercise. Hey, I never mentioned it was easy. Just trying to do my best to get stronger.
Obviously, I foam rolled and stretched before and after the plyometrics and took some BCAA's. Among many benefits BCAA promote muscle synthesis in muscle, provide energy, and decrease post-workout soreness.
This morning I foam rolled and jogged for 4 miles and I was totally sore when I got back home. I am not complaining though, I actually label my soreness as victory because it shows me I'm on the right track. I just need to keep on drinking water and more organic green tea.
Wow! I didn't think I was going to make it, but here I am ready for some more. So bring it on Mati, I want to LIFT.
Please keep on posting comments with feedback and what you would like to see.
Until next time...stay strong.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
On The Move
Here are some basic exercises to get you moving and start noticing where your muscles are.
This is a plank. Awesome for ab work. Recommended time is about a minute.
Push-ups are a complete body workout and should be done on a daily basis.
To start off, try a least doing one with the correct form. With time you will increase your resistance and strength. Don't be lazy trying to do push-ups on your knees because it is not the same. Unless you have medical problems with your hands or wrists, regular push-ups is the way to go.
Chin-ups are another complete body workout since your gluts and abs need to be activated. But since we are not all professionals at it, negative chin-ups are a great way to start.
Hope you try these exercises out and soon we will get into lifting.
Can't wait!
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