09:00 Driving Range
Golf Lesson
The workout log of a middle aged fitness enthusiast and recreational fencer.
Now that we are back in lock down/isolation etc.
17:30 Home
Warm up
GS 3x5x24
1 H Clean and Press 5,3,2x16
Swings 3x25x24
Pullups 3x5
18:30 Gym
Warmup
Squat 2x5x85
Press 3x5x32.5
Pullups 3x6
Leg Extension 2x12
Leg Curl 2x12
Dumbbell Incline Press 2x8x16
Stretch
14:30 Gym
Warmup
Squat 3x5x80
Press 3x5x30
Pullups 3x5
Leg Extension 2x10
Leg Curl 2x10
Stretch
I'm now at level A+ on Chart 2. Going well, but in two minds as to whether I move up or stick here. I probably will for a little variety.
I am enjoying the retro style workout. It is definitely in the style of From Russia with Love.
17:30 Home
Warm up
GS 3x5x24
1 H Clean and Press 5,3,2x16
Swings 3x25x24
Pullups 3x5
Stretch
Rehab
18:30 Home
Warm up
GS 3x5x24
1 H Clean and Press 5,3,2x16
Swings 3x25x24
Pullups 3x5
Stretch
Rehab
17:30 Home
Warm up
GS 3x5x24
1 H Clean and Press 5,3,2x16
Swings 3x25x24
Pullups 3x5
Stretch
Rehab
18:30 Home
Warm up
GS 3x5x24
1 H Clean and Press 5,3,2x16
Swings 3x25x24
Pullups 3x5
Stretch
Rehab
I'm starting the day with 5BX. For the last exercise, sometimes I run, usually I walk but I also add in a 4 minutes cardio routine like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_AHHQj7eaM
17:30 Home
Warm up
GS 3x5x24
1 H Clean and Press 3x3x16
Swings 3x25x24
Pullups 3x5
Deep Pushups 3x5
Stretch
Rehab
18:00 Home
Warm up
GS 3x5x24
1 H Clean and Press 3x3x16
Swings 3x25x24
Pullups 3x5
Deep Pushups 3x5
Stretch
Rehab
17:30 Home
Warm up
GS 3x5x24
1 H Clean and Press 3x3x16
Swings 3x25x24
Pullups 3x5
Deep Pushups 3x5
Stretch
Rehab
16:15 Gym
Warm up
Deadlift 5x125
Bench 6x72.5, 10x60
Pullups 5,5,5,
Back Extension 2x12+10
Stretch
Last workout pre lockdown.
15:00 Gym
Warm up
Press 3x5x32.5
Squat 2x5x102.5
Dips 2x8
DB Curls 2x8x16
C2 Rower 5 minutes
Stretch
16:15 Gym
Warm up
Deadlift 2x5x122.5
Bench 6x72.5, 10x60
Pullups 10,9,8
Back Extension 2x12+10
Stretch
18:15 Gym
Warm up
Press 3x5x30
Squat 3x102.5, 5x80
DB Curls 2x8x16
Stretch
Reintroduced the press, struggled on squat.
18:15 Gym
Warm up
Deadlift 2x5x120
Bench 6x72.5, 9x60
Pullups 10,9,8
Back Extension 2x12+10
Situps 2x12
Stretch
17:15 Gym
Warm up
Deadlift 2x5x117.5
Bench 2x5x72.5
Pullups 9,9,9
Back Extension 2x12+10
Situps 2x12
Stretch
For the last two or three years, I've started the day by doing 20 pushups, maybe a plank and a few stretches. This was inspired by James Bond's fitness routine in From Russia, With Love.
I decided it was time to change things up, while keeping to the same general theme: a morning routine, that took little time, space or equipment. Reading the article above I discovered 5BX, based on a Canadian Airforce fitness routine form the 50's.
I started last week and my son joined in this morning. As instructed I started with chart 1 and at this stage the exercises are very, very easy. I'm progressing one level per day, which is faster than recommended, but I have a good base level of fitness.
I'm interested to see how I get on and how long my son keeps me company.
18:45 Gym
Warm up
Deadlift 2x5x115
Bench 2x5x70
Pullups 9,9,8
Back Extension 2x12+9
Situps 2x12
Stretch
13:00 Gym
Warm up
Swings 1,2...9,10
Pushups 10,9...2,1
C2 Rower 7 minutes with 3x30" sprints.
Stretch
18:45 Gym
Warm up
Deadlift 2x5x112.5
Bench 2x5x70
Curls 2x10x22
Back Extension 2x12+9
Sistups 2x12
15:50 Golf Course
9 Holes. Relatively consistent, dragging the ball a little left, but wind didn't help.
11:15 Gym
Warm up
Deadlift 2x5x110
Bench 2x5x67.5
Pullups 3x8 (struggled on last rep)
Back Extension 2x12+8
Sistups 2x12
10:00 Driving Range
Lesson.
Focus on precision of contact on short game.
With on swing, really reach
11:15 Gym
Warm up
Deadlift 2x5x107.5
Bench 2x5x65
Pullups 3x8 (struggled on last rep)
Back Extension 2x12+6
Sistups 2x12
Stretch
18:30
9 holes.
Swings wasn't great, really not rotating well. Only found my groove on the last hole.
11:15 Gym
Warm up
Deadlift 2x5x105
Bench 2x5x62.5
Pullups 3x7
Back Extension 2x12+5
Sistups 2x12
Stretch
08:15 Home
Warm up
Pushups 5x10
Swings 5x20
Ab wheel 2x6
Stretch
Dropped the GS as squatting more in gym
16:30 Golf course
9 holes.
A curates egg. A few great holes, a few terrible ones. Woods were problematic, but my approach shots with irons were good.
09:15 Gym
Warm up
Bench 2x5x55
Deadlift 2x5x90
Curls 2x9x30
Back extensions 2x10
Stretch
Stretch
08:30 Driving Range
Worked on SW, 7I and D.
Very consistent on first two, driver some poor shots and going right.
Need to keep chin up more, think look down nose.
19:30 Home
Warmup
For 10 mins every 30 seconds left then right.
1H Clean
1H Press
1H Front squat
Stretch
10:00 Gym
Warmup
Bench 2x5x50
Squat 2x5x65
Deadlift 2x5x80
C2 Rower 7 minutes
Stretch
First real weights session. Shoulder still a bit achy. Easing back into things.