Workout: What did you do today?

[Guybrush]

I'm noticing gains, though, @FETCHER. 🙂 You've added some kms to your sessions. Well done!

I went to a crossfit session with my buddy and colleague today. Wall balls, jumping on boxes, kettlebell swing and jump rope were the main course with a little bit of running and burpees for starters.

I got through it with a little help from my buddy who kept me from dying like last time. I'm strong enough, but I still lack stamina/ cardio.

Had fun, though.

[DJChameleon]

I can barely lift my arms today and I didn't even do arms. I did back and shoulders.

Pull ups did me in I think.

I did pull ups, that shoulder machine, the rowing one and then 10 mins cardio on elliptical.

[jimmy jazz]

Doing bench today, sets of 20

Struggling on the first set to get the last five reps out.

That's not right, started worrying.

Realised I'd put an extra 10kg on the barbell instead.

Was OK.

[Hope]

Today I went for a longer walk than usual and look what I dragged out of the closet!

[Guybrush]

Nice, Hope 😊 get beefin!!

I had a run yesterday, the same one I've done a couple of times before now. I ran faster and was less tired, so cardio is definitely improving.

I also did squats yester-yesterday, a light set of 3 X 20 with 60 kgs. My plan is to avoid leg DOMS so I can go jogging. I didn't actually feel much DOMS at all, so I think I can safely add a fourth set.

[jimmy jazz]

Today I went for a longer walk than usual and look what I dragged out of the closet!

I'm excited.

That's also one of the floofiest cats I've ever seen.

[Hope]

That's also one of the floofiest cats I've ever seen.

 Thanks. That's Vinny. He's a Ragdoll. Only medium length hair. Our last cat had long hair.

[jimmy jazz]

Tom Stoltman is now 3x World's Strongest Man.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/27752545/worlds-strongest-man-tom-stoltman-lifestyle-wife/

I especially like his story because of the difficulties he has had to overcome.

He's still young so could achieve a lot more too.

@FETCHER. He's one of your lot as well. Follow Follow 🔵⚪🔴

[grindy]

Anybody combining leg training and cycling? Weather's getting good and we want to make some bike tours at least once a week, but it really conflicts with my leg training. Doing both on the same day or even cycling the day after squatting just seems impossible to me right now. Any tips or experiences concerning this? I am not a very experienced cyclist, so maybe I just need to wait until I get better but not sure how long it'll take.

[Guybrush]

Anybody combining leg training and cycling? Weather's getting good and we want to make some bike tours at least once a week, but it really conflicts with my leg training. Doing both on the same day or even cycling the day after squatting just seems impossible to me right now. Any tips or experiences concerning this? I am not a very experienced cyclist, so maybe I just need to wait until I get better but not sure how long it'll take.

I'm combining squatting and jogging. My solution isn't great. It's just to have easier squat sessions 😄

So I've done three sets of 20 reps with 60 kgs. It leaves me with little to no DOMS.

I also think it doesn't help beef up my legs much, so I guess it's maintenance mode, but.. I'll add a set and see if I can get just a little more DOMS.

[grindy]

I'm combining squatting and jogging. My solution isn't great. It's just to have easier squat sessions 😄

So I've done three sets of 20 reps with 60 kgs. It leaves me with little to no DOMS.

I also think it doesn't help beef up my legs much, so I guess it's maintenance mode, but.. I'll add a set and see if I can get just a little more DOMS.

I think jogging wouldn't be such an issue but we live in hilly terrain and cycling can be a bit challenging, especially for someone as inexperienced as us.

20 rep sets sound horrible btw. I know JJ has promoted high rep leg training and he's way too swole for me to criticize him but overall the consensus seems to be (and I fully agree) that going much above 10 reps for squat type movements isn't great because you'll probably stop due to exhaustion but not due to closeness to muscular failure.

[Guybrush]

I think jogging wouldn't be such an issue but we live in hilly terrain and cycling can be a bit challenging, especially for someone as inexperienced as us.

20 rep sets sound horrible btw. I know JJ has promoted high rep leg training and he's way too swole for me to criticize him but overall the consensus seems to be (and I fully agree) that going much above 10 reps for squat type movements isn't great because you'll probably stop due to exhaustion but not due to closeness to muscular failure.

Yes. But I'm also unsure if I need my legs more swollen. More endurance / stamina is definitely something I need, so my focus is shifting a little away from the H-word.

Edit:

And yes, it is a bit awful even as a relatively light workout.

[grindy]

Yes. But I'm also unsure if I need my legs more swollen. More endurance / stamina is definitely something I need, so my focus is shifting a little away from the H-word.

Edit:

And yes, it is a bit awful even as a relatively light workout.

Honestly not sure whether I could do 20 reps with 60. More likely yes than no, but certainly unpleasant. So props.

[DJChameleon]

Past few days have been down for me because of a fever. I couldn't go three days in a row without going to the gym so I went today and only did cardio. I'm starting to feel better but not 100% yet. I took down the intesity to 5 instead of the normal 10 I do on the elliptical. I might try out cycling on the machines. I have yet to do that at the gym.

I made sure to spray down everything before and after because I don't want anyone catching my symptoms.

Normally I only spray down after and not so much before using a machine.

I don't recall if I have asked this before but for those that go to a gym do you wipe down every machine you use before AND after?

[jimmy jazz]

Honestly not sure whether I could do 20 reps with 60. More likely yes than no, but certainly unpleasant. So props.

Give it a go and see if you like it mate.

Also thanks for the compliment. Genuinely means a lot.