2.22.2013
Midwest Weather Workout
It seems that no matter where I go, that place will tell you the same thing that the last did about it's weather pattern - that it's unpredictable or that anything can happen.
It's no different here.
Anything can happen.
Just a few days ago we were into the 60 degree mark and today, 10-11 inches of snow sits on the ground. Missouri weather really is crazy. I would love for it to be 50 degrees or higher year round, but it just doesn't happen. But as they say...
I decided yesterday to go out into the snow and be a Snow Plow. I dug my driveway (which is not a short driveway) and definitely put to work my Insanity workout moves. I did a lot of squats, a ton of ab work, and shoulder work. It was a good workout. I do credit INSANITY that I was able to knock the drive out in pretty good time. And what better way to credit INSANITY than to still do your INSANITY workout later that evening.
Workout out with a group has been great. I've been pushed and believe to push others. Tomorrow will complete week four and we'll begin the recovery week. Only 5 weeks left!
It's no different here.
Anything can happen.
Just a few days ago we were into the 60 degree mark and today, 10-11 inches of snow sits on the ground. Missouri weather really is crazy. I would love for it to be 50 degrees or higher year round, but it just doesn't happen. But as they say...
"when life gives you lemons, make lemonade...unless you don't like lemonade b/c then you are supposed to do something else with them"
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| It might be hard to tell b/c everything is white, but that snow is 10-11" deep and it was no easy feat. Glad I've only had to do that once this year. |
I decided yesterday to go out into the snow and be a Snow Plow. I dug my driveway (which is not a short driveway) and definitely put to work my Insanity workout moves. I did a lot of squats, a ton of ab work, and shoulder work. It was a good workout. I do credit INSANITY that I was able to knock the drive out in pretty good time. And what better way to credit INSANITY than to still do your INSANITY workout later that evening.
Workout out with a group has been great. I've been pushed and believe to push others. Tomorrow will complete week four and we'll begin the recovery week. Only 5 weeks left!
2.11.2013
Core Killer. Fit Test 2 results
Today we (me and a group of guys) did the 2nd Fit Test for Insanity. It kills me every time, but it's nice to see some results! Such a core workout.
2.05.2013
Introverted or Extroverted Workouts: which one is for you?
I've always been a loner type of "worker-outer" since high school. I'm pretty sure that isn't a word, but we'll go with it. Let's just say that I always thought I was my best partner when it comes to working out. I don't need anyone else to push me verbally because I, most times, can talk myself into pushing harder. Discipline, while working out, is my thing. Discipline to start the workout is something else entirely though.
I've tried my turn at Insanity alone and I got through about 4 weeks of it, but things started to creep in and take priority over my workout time slot. Maybe that's the way of the workout world. I didn't finish it. I've started another turn at Insanity. This time however, I'm not doing it alone.
I'm a broken record when I say that my church has an awesome Gym to play sports in, but I've put together a few guys to do Insanity with me and that awesome gymnasium plays a big role. A friend of mine lives just down the road from me and I asked if he wanted to do the Insanity workout with me and he was all for it. So, having two people is better than just one right? Yes, when it comes to Insanity two is better than one. You know what's even better than having two people pushing each other during the Insanity workout? Five or Six people doing that workout together.
It's turned into just that and I wasn't sure how it'd work or if I'd feel awkward doing Insanity in a group setting, but it's been great. Afterwards, we usually shoot some hoops or just hang out for a while.
My wife, Carol, has worked out with a group of friends from church on a regular basis and I figured it was just a female thing, but having the guys there has pushed me. I've gotta say though, there isn't really any pep talk during the workout, but a timely joke and just seeing that others are working hard makes the workout seem more fun and a better overall workout.
I've tried my turn at Insanity alone and I got through about 4 weeks of it, but things started to creep in and take priority over my workout time slot. Maybe that's the way of the workout world. I didn't finish it. I've started another turn at Insanity. This time however, I'm not doing it alone.
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It's turned into just that and I wasn't sure how it'd work or if I'd feel awkward doing Insanity in a group setting, but it's been great. Afterwards, we usually shoot some hoops or just hang out for a while.
My wife, Carol, has worked out with a group of friends from church on a regular basis and I figured it was just a female thing, but having the guys there has pushed me. I've gotta say though, there isn't really any pep talk during the workout, but a timely joke and just seeing that others are working hard makes the workout seem more fun and a better overall workout.
Do you like to work out with partners or do you like to workout alone?!
1.29.2013
7 NoNo's for gym etiquette
So, I went into the gym tonight just to get a couple miles in on the treadmill since it is no longer 60+ degrees outside. It's more like 30 something degrees. Blah. I forgot my headphones so I actually got to hear some of what was going on around me and paid attention to those around me. There was a lot that I saw that I didn't like. Don't get me wrong - I have a great gym and a great place to workout, but tonight it got me thinking about some of what I consider NoNo's at the gym. It's only proper to follow some type of gym etiquette right? So, here are 7 gym NoNo's, in no particular order, just from tonight that would make my gym experience more pleasant for me. So here's to me for changing no one there b/c they don't follow my blog but I'm posting them anyway!
1. Not cleaning the cardio equipment you just bathed with your sweat. I get it, you're a stud because you ran 20 miles and sweat happens - but real men take care of their messes...and you're a mess man.
2. Not returning the treadmill to level zero. Yes! Congratulations, you hiked up an 8% incline and slid down the treadmill like you were skiing down a Black Diamond slope! Now please go back up there and return the treadmill to normal.
3. Having all the TV's on news stations, except one small tv in the corner. It's not like I can hear the TV, but come on - I can only read one BREAKING NEWS marquee at a time anyway. Put something on the tele that is going to take my mind off of the pain instead of stressing me out.
4. Dropping the F*Bomb as a gym employee when talking with your friends that are just hanging out to talk. If foul language is your thing, use it on your own time. It's not for me and I dont' use it, but as a place of business and you as the representation of said company - you shouldn't use it either. Let's give this a try, here's an example. Instead of saying, "that was f* crazy", try this "that was crazy". I know, you really wanted to insert it but you're employer would love it if you didn't.
5. Turning some of the lights off when the gym is still open. I do understand this, you want to go home and this guy comes in with 45 minutes of still open time. You are just getting ready to head home. I get that. I would do that too....as long as that light isn't in the area of the gym that is being used. Turn the lights over at the free weight area off, but don't start turning off lights of an area that I am at or have to go to when going to the locker room.
6. Talking openly about the women and their attractiveness. Dude, I'm a dude; dude's notice chicks and their attractiveness, but is the gym the best place to pick them up? And besides, they are already self-conscious about the way that they look so do you think that if you were to even approach them when they are all hot and sweaty and not "made up", that they'd give you the light of day? You gotta do better than that. And the comment, "even the ugly ones have nice bodies" doesn't help your case. Shows your desperation and shallowness.
7. Admiring your body in the mirror for like, forever. Mirrors reflect images, but staring at yourself for an extended time in the very public mirror examining your muscles makes you look like a dork. One thing I've learned at gyms, few people actually care what you look like. They are there to work out and do their thing and now you're just standing in the way of the dumbbells. Buy a mirror and hang it up in your room and you can play kissy face there.
Well, I don't have many others tonight. I'm sure I could stretch and pull a few more out, but these are the ones that I saw tonight. It's actually kind of amusing to me the things that you do see at the gym. I'm a people watcher, I know that's creepy right. It's my thing though.
1. Not cleaning the cardio equipment you just bathed with your sweat. I get it, you're a stud because you ran 20 miles and sweat happens - but real men take care of their messes...and you're a mess man.
2. Not returning the treadmill to level zero. Yes! Congratulations, you hiked up an 8% incline and slid down the treadmill like you were skiing down a Black Diamond slope! Now please go back up there and return the treadmill to normal.
3. Having all the TV's on news stations, except one small tv in the corner. It's not like I can hear the TV, but come on - I can only read one BREAKING NEWS marquee at a time anyway. Put something on the tele that is going to take my mind off of the pain instead of stressing me out.
4. Dropping the F*Bomb as a gym employee when talking with your friends that are just hanging out to talk. If foul language is your thing, use it on your own time. It's not for me and I dont' use it, but as a place of business and you as the representation of said company - you shouldn't use it either. Let's give this a try, here's an example. Instead of saying, "that was f* crazy", try this "that was crazy". I know, you really wanted to insert it but you're employer would love it if you didn't.
5. Turning some of the lights off when the gym is still open. I do understand this, you want to go home and this guy comes in with 45 minutes of still open time. You are just getting ready to head home. I get that. I would do that too....as long as that light isn't in the area of the gym that is being used. Turn the lights over at the free weight area off, but don't start turning off lights of an area that I am at or have to go to when going to the locker room.
6. Talking openly about the women and their attractiveness. Dude, I'm a dude; dude's notice chicks and their attractiveness, but is the gym the best place to pick them up? And besides, they are already self-conscious about the way that they look so do you think that if you were to even approach them when they are all hot and sweaty and not "made up", that they'd give you the light of day? You gotta do better than that. And the comment, "even the ugly ones have nice bodies" doesn't help your case. Shows your desperation and shallowness.
7. Admiring your body in the mirror for like, forever. Mirrors reflect images, but staring at yourself for an extended time in the very public mirror examining your muscles makes you look like a dork. One thing I've learned at gyms, few people actually care what you look like. They are there to work out and do their thing and now you're just standing in the way of the dumbbells. Buy a mirror and hang it up in your room and you can play kissy face there.
Well, I don't have many others tonight. I'm sure I could stretch and pull a few more out, but these are the ones that I saw tonight. It's actually kind of amusing to me the things that you do see at the gym. I'm a people watcher, I know that's creepy right. It's my thing though.
What are some of your NoNo's at the gym? Let me hear them!
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