Dons_1988 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I've had about 6 weeks off the gym for one reason or another so was hoping to not do too badly on my return. Oh dearie me, I'm a quivering mess that almost threw up. Lifting about 25% less than I was managing before. I hate getting old. I don't think I've got a chance of hitting my aim of squatting 140 by the end of the year but I hope to get back to where I was at least.I felt utterly pathetic when I started back at the gym after a 6 week absence when I injured my rib. It was embarrassing. 4/5 weeks on and I’m nearly back to where I was, it doesn’t take as long as you think but is hellishly frustrating at first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I can't get up around 6 right now to run, it's almost impossible to physically throw myself out of the comfy bed to go through half an hour of cold, wet hell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I can't get up around 6 right now to run, it's almost impossible to physically throw myself out of the comfy bed to go through half an hour of cold, wet hell.Shitebag 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Shitebag The most accurate post you'll ever see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I’ve decided to focus on the big four lifts, with increased intensity and reps. I did this for squats and press on Wednesday and my groin is still sore. Bench press today was hard but did it. Getting to the point that I might have to start asking random people to spot me as if I’m benching over 110kg it’s hard. I’ve always trained alone but wonder if a training partner might improve me. Difficult to arrange with the times I train though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 That's a comfort. Pain in the arse though eh?Very much so. Sounds cheesey but just tried to focus on being grateful for having it back in my routine as it was driving me mad not being able to exercise. Still annoying though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Due to a combination of things I hadn’t been to the PT since July. Started back this week just a session a week for now. Equalled my pb for 1000m row and weighs slightly decreased. Not doing measurements and weight at moment as the priority is get me exercising again and not create anxiety. having said that I was on scales last week and I haven’t gained weight during my exercise absence! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 5 hours ago, Stellaboz said: I can't get up around 6 right now to run, it's almost impossible to physically throw myself out of the comfy bed to go through half an hour of cold, wet hell. Watch David Goggins on YouTube. Don’t be the person that looks at the weather report the night before to decide what you are going to do the next day. – David Goggins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Watch David Goggins on YouTube. Don’t be the person that looks at the weather report the night before to decide what you are going to do the next day. – David GogginsI don't but I'll check it out. It's mostly laziness rather than caring about rain, quite enjoy running in it. Wind is another story. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Goggins is mental. I listened to his audiobook whilst marathon training. Assuming it’s all true it’s an outrageous story. Inspiring guy.He’s been married like 4 times though so might not be conducive to family life. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get_the_subbies_on Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Thought I’d try the challenge. 1km row - 6:04Transition - 1:515km bike - 10:14Transition - 1:002km run - 11:15Total - 30:25Mucked up on the first transition. Sweaty fingers wouldn’t unlock my phone for the stopwatch. Then hadn’t set the bike properly. Lesson learned though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpar Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 08/11/2019 at 12:01, MixuFixit said: I've had about 6 weeks off the gym for one reason or another so was hoping to not do too badly on my return. Oh dearie me, I'm a quivering mess that almost threw up. Lifting about 25% less than I was managing before. I hate getting old. I don't think I've got a chance of hitting my aim of squatting 140 by the end of the year but I hope to get back to where I was at least. I had two wisdom teeth the other week and took a week off from the gym (and lost a bit of weight as I couldn't eat solids for a bit) Went back last Friday and it seemed like I'd lost half my strength, my bench has been piss poor, failed at 225lbs last night. Hoping after a return to a normal diet and a couple days rest I can get back to normal on Friday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I did a Boot camp class today. Utter hell. 45 minutes of ab work, squat exercises, planks and burpees etc.Will be back next week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Went back to the mini triathlon today. Total of 23:19 so a few seconds slower than last time, but generally happy with that. Next week really want to break into the 22 minutes mark. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Havent done the triathlon in a while, but started doing rowing intervals as follows..1000m 1 min rest800m 1 min rest600m 1 min rest400m 30s rest200m 20s rest100m 20s rest250m 30s rest500m.Absolutely brutal, but quick workout. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I have pulled the same muscle in my side I did a few lnths back deadlifts again. Considering booking some time with a PT or coach to see if I need to change my technique. It’s a bugger as can only really do bench and overhead press now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Got new fancy scales in the sales, body fat 19% muscle mass around 75% rest is bones. Trying my fitness pal again and going for 10-15% by next summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, D.A.F.C said: Got new fancy scales in the sales, body fat 19% muscle mass around 75% rest is bones. Trying my fitness pal again and going for 10-15% by next summer. So fat is 19% and muscle is 75% leaving 6% bone. Are you even a vertebrate or do you need new scales? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 1 minute ago, The_Kincardine said: So fat is 19% and muscle is 75% leaving 6% bone. Are you even a vertebrate or do you need new scales? Reported for boneism 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, D.A.F.C said: Reported for boneism Worming his way as per... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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