Workout: What did you do today?

[Meatwad]

Yeah it does seem that way but it's all the rage nowadays. People of all ages are playing it. I specifically seem seniors playing it often gives them some active stuff to do.

Looks like a safer option than tennis for seniors since they tend to have more ailments so its good to have more options for fitness.

[jimmy jazz]

I've only recently heard about it but haven't tried it out.

Having just looked at what it is, it looks pretty similar to the type of tennis equipment they set up for students in year 7 when I was in primary school many many moons ago.

Year 7 and primary school, you say?

My British brother, welcome to the forum 🥹🇬🇧

[Meatwad]

Year 7 and primary school, you say?

My British brother, welcome to the forum 🥹🇬🇧

Cheers for that.

Actually from Australia but its pretty much the same thing in a lot of ways. 

[Lexi Darling]

Cheers for that.

Actually from Australia but its pretty much the same thing in a lot of ways. 

Ah, nice! My sister has lived in Australia for the past 5 years and she loves it.

[jimmy jazz]

Cheers for that.

Actually from Australia but its pretty much the same thing in a lot of ways. 

Oh sorry, I never knew they said that as well.

The UK with sun and venomous animals 👍

I have a friend in Melbourne 

[Meatwad]

Ah, nice! My sister has lived in Australia for the past 5 years and she loves it.

Ah nice one.

Yeah its always done me pretty well but for early spring it was ridiculously hot yesterday. 34 degrees in September is not normal and we're still 2-3 months away from Summer.

[Guybrush]

I had a super workout on Sunday, something like close to two hours. I was very happy then, but..

On Monday I was in the swimming pool and would have swam lengths, but didn't because I still had sore shoulders / arms from the day before.

Tuesday is compound day, but still felt sore, so pushed that to Wednesday.

Did a compound day on Wednesday, just pushups, squats and pullups. Oh, and some some chin-ups.

Did yoga and ab-wheel training today, but feeling less motivated and a little tired overall 🤔

More compound exercises tomorrow, but I think I'm gonna listen to my body and not go crazy and aim for a more intense workout again on sunday.

[jimmy jazz]

How long have you been going now without a rest? When I say rest I don't mean a rest day I mean a short period where you don't do anything. Must be about two months?

If you're less motivated and tired it might be an idea to have three or four days or even a week off where you do nothing and let yourself fully recover. Your mind as well as your body. When you get back into it you'll be raring to go. First time I had a deload week I was noticeably stronger so I clearly needed it.

[grindy]

Yeah, a deload week can work wonders. Best way is to not completely stop training but to train the first half of the week with really small weights and possibly fewer sets. The second half can be either similarly light and easy or actual time off. That way you don't loose your groove as much.

[DJChameleon]

I had a super workout on Sunday, something like close to two hours. I was very happy then, but..

On Monday I was in the swimming pool and would have swam lengths, but didn't because I still had sore shoulders / arms from the day before.

Tuesday is compound day, but still felt sore, so pushed that to Wednesday.

Did a compound day on Wednesday, just pushups, squats and pullups. Oh, and some some chin-ups.

Did yoga and ab-wheel training today, but feeling less motivated and a little tired overall 🤔

More compound exercises tomorrow, but I think I'm gonna listen to my body and not go crazy and aim for a more intense workout again on sunday.

I've always heard that if you are tired it's a good thing and you got a good workout in. People that constantly work out but aren't tired aren't doing much of anything. They aren't stretching their muscles to grow and become stronger/tired.

[Guybrush]

Thanks guys! I haven't been doing this that long, but coming up on two months soon.

I have been thinking about taking a week off, though I did read every 10 weeks or so might make sense. That's still a few weeks away, but on the other hand, I went straight from no exercise to a 5 days a week training program so I guess it might've taken somewhat of a toll 🤔

Muscle soreness aside, what's different is I felt like I lacked my usual energy.

Next week my in laws will be here, so I might have to skip a day or two anyways as I feel obligated to do stuff with them when they're here 🤪

[grindy]

Today's leg day and gonna do some deadlifts.
Love watching this for motivation. One of the most insane feats ever accomplished.

[jimmy jazz]

Today's leg day and gonna do some deadlifts.
Love watching this for motivation. One of the most insane feats ever accomplished.

Big Eddie >>>

Seen the pic of him when he was 16?



Outrageous.

[grindy]

Yeah, Eddie Hall is freakish. And not only the physique but also the whole mindset component.

[DJChameleon]

I'm currently sick with a cold. So I'm resting up for a day or three while I recover. Stupid weather changes, it was 50 F and the last two days it has skyrocketed back up to upper 70s.