11:30 Driving Range
Working on consistency of contact and grip.
The workout log of a middle aged fitness enthusiast and recreational fencer.
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