knomad56 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Since I became Vegan 2 1/2 years ago, FitLife has been my motto. I use it EVERYWHERE in my life to constantly remind myself that Fitness isnt reserved for your time in the gym or on the track but all places and times in life. I decided on a 2 month re-introduction to lifting and here's the results thus far at about the 30 day mark. DAY 1 (first day) DIPS 2x 10 (struggle) PULL UPS 2x 10, 8 (kipping) SQUATS 135x 12 155x 11 CRUNCHES 1-FAILUREx 60 (current) DIPS 2x 15 (easy)PULL UPS 2x 10 (dead-hanging all but maybe the last 2)SQUATS 2x 165x 12CRUNCHES 1-FAILUREx 105 *day of rest* (3 mile run only) DAY 2 (first day)BARBELL ROW 105x 12, 155x 6 STANDING BARBELL PRESS 95x 12, 95x 8 DEADLIFT 135x 12, 155x 12 CRUNCHES 1-FAILUREx 65 (current)BARBELL ROW 2x 145x 10STANDING BARBELL PRESS 2x 115x10DEADLIFT 2x 145x12CRUNCHES 1-FAILUREx 110 Additionally, the last 2 weeks i've been running 3 miles daily. After talking with a good friend and avid runner, I've decided to go 6 miles every other day which I'll be starting today (non-lift day). Still no before/after pics but I'll get some soon and post'em up. Thanks for following along! Dave **edit** I forgot to mention that I'm taking a new approach with this routine. From the beginning I've selected a weight that I can complete 10 perfect reps with and ONLY increasing the weight when I can complete a set of 15. I've never trained like this before and judging by my wifes response, it's working nicely Edited August 5, 2013 by knomad56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT Rob Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Hi Dave, Great stuff, i love your intense abbreviated training style, awesome stuff, will follow:) Best wishesRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knomad56 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 So here I am today 8/8/13 about 30 days in to the above program: **edit** photos not linking properly, I dont think flickr works with this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knomad56 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 thoughts tonight. 1. I'm about a week off creatine. Although I'm still seeing gains in the gym, I don't "feel" as strong or solid/dense. Obvious reasons, but simply affirming them aloud. 2. I also no longer feel like I'm running through water when I run between work out days. I went from Yeah baby!!! Every mile faster than the one before it! Perfect perfect perfect day to run!!!difficult 3 mile runs, straight back into 6+ miles every other day with not so much as even sore legs! 3. I'm not taking in any supplemental l-glutamine. I need to fix this! Beautiful weather today... Well taken advantage of with a easy 6 mile run... Every mile was faster than the previous (9:30 start) (8:30 by mile 6) Good day today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knomad56 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Figured I'd list my supplementation as well... Morning: Glucosamine & Condroidin capsletMethyl-B12 capletOmega 3-6-9 Complex gel cap Pre-lift work outs: (taken 30min after meal prior to work out)1x Animal Pak (multi-v complex) Post-lift work outs:1 scoop of Cell Tech (not taken on run only days)16oz water Evenings:1x Omega 3-6-9 Complex gel cap I will be adding L-Glutamine to this regimine as well starting today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Oh youre starting out logging looking like a pro, nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knomad56 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks man. I've got two weeks left of this 're-intro to BB' phase then its time to get my lift on! The weather in Virginia has been perfect for running as has made those 6+ mile runs absolutely enjoyable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 How has training been going? Making progress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knomad56 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 I was waiting to close out the 2-month cycle before I posted my progress, so as it stands here's how I'm looking as of the last workouts of the cycle...numbers are to the predetermined completion of 15 reps... if I didnt hit 15 on the last workout I went back to the previous weight that I completed the full 2x 15reps of. DIPS: +10 reps +25lbFrom: 2x 10repsTo: 2x 15 reps + 25lb weight around my wais Pull-Ups: +8 repsFrom 2x 8/5 repsTo: 2x 10 reps Squats: +45lbFrom 2x 20reps 155lbTo: 2x 15reps 195lb Bent Row: +50lbFrom 2x 15reps 95lbTo: 2x 15reps 155lb OHP: +20lbFrom 2x 10reps 95lbTO: 2x15reps 115lb DeadLift: +40lbFrom 2x 15reps 145lbTo: 2x15reps 175lb I'm not including numbers from crunches or calf raises as they are a static thing. Also I went from running 3 miles to running 6 miles per day between exercises. I'm looking to run 75 miles for the month of September Thanks for the support and stay tuned for more updates!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knomad56 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Also, I'm considering doing another cycle of insanity but I dont want to lose the progress I've made in the gym in doing so... I'll still be running at least 50-75 miles this month as well so that's to be considered also. Thoughts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Depends what your goals are? If you just want to be as big as possible then I'd skip on the insanity but if being as fit as possible is the goal then insanity is a great program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now