14:15 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x80
SLDL 2x8x80
Incline Bench 2x5x60
Pullups 2x5xBW
Dips 2x8xBW
BB Curl 2x8x35
The workout log of a middle aged fitness enthusiast and recreational fencer.
14:15 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x80
SLDL 2x8x80
Incline Bench 2x5x60
Pullups 2x5xBW
Dips 2x8xBW
BB Curl 2x8x35
10:15 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x92.5
SLDL 10x60, 8x80
Incline Bench 2x5x60
Pullups 3xBW+13.75, 7xBW
Dips 2x8xBW+13.75
BB Curl 2x8x35
Stretch
19:15 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x90
SLDL 2x8x90
Incline Bench 2x5x57.5
Pullups 2x5xBW+13.75
Dips 2x8xBW+13.75
BB Curl 2x8x35
Stretch
19:00 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x87.5
SLDL 2x8x87.5
Incline Bench 2x5x57.5
Pullups 3xBW+15, 7xBW
Dips 2x10
Hammer Curls 3x8x14
Stretch
A little weary towards the end so dropped the weights on pullups.
10:00 Outdoor rink
45 minutes skating with the kids. The first time in nearly a decade that I've worn my skates. A wobbly start but then lots of fun.
16:00 Gym
Warm up
Leg Press 2x8
SLDL 2x8x85
Incline Bench 2x5x55
Pullups 2x5
Dips 2x8
Stretch
Short of tie and squat rack in use.
16:00 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x85
SLDL 2x8x85
Incline Bench 2x5x55
Pullups 2x5 BW+12.5
Dips 2x8 BW+12.5
Hammer Curls 3x8x12
Stretch
19:00 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x85
SLDL 2x8x85
Incline Bench 2x5x52.5
Calf Raises 2x12
Pullups 2x5 BW+15,10
Dips 2x8 BW+10
Hammer Curls 3x8x12
Stretch
Went heavier on pullups by mistake.
11:20 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x82.5
SLDL 2x8x82.5
Incline Bench 2x5x52.5
Calf Raises 2x12
Pullups 2x5 BW+10
Dips 2x8 BW+10
DB Curls 2x8x35
Stretch
09:00 Driving Range
Golf lesson
Worked on keeping arms close with two ball drill and focused on directing swing to the right.
19:20 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x82.5
SLDL 2x8x82.5
Incline Bench 2x5x52.5
Pullups 2x5 BW+8.75
Dips 2x8 BW+8.75
DB Curls 2x8x16
Stretch
13:40 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x82.5
SLDL 2x8x82.5
Incline Bench 2x5x50
Pullups 2x5 BW+8.75
Dips 2x8 BW+8.75
DB Curls 2x8x16
Stretch
19:30 Gym
Warm up
Leg press 2x8
KB Swings 2x25
Incline Bench 2x5x50
Pullups 2x5 BW+10
Dips 2x8 BW
DB Curls 2x8x16
Stretch
Squat rack was busy so had to improvise. Pullup was too big of a jump.
20:35 Epee Club
2 bouts.
Need to stay loose when counting points.
Against taller fencer, need to work hard to get into critical distance.
18:40 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x80
SLDL 2x8x80
Incline Bench 2x5x50
Pullups 2x5 BW+7.5
Dips 2x8 BW+5
5 rounds skipping
DB Curls 2x8x16
Stretch
18:40 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x77.5
SLDL 2x8x77.5
Incline Bench 2x5x50
Pullups 2x5 BW+5
Dips 2x8
Curls 2x8x35
Stretch
18:40 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x72.5
SLDL 2x8x72.5
Incline Bench 2x5x47.5
Pullups 2x5 BW+5
Dips 2x8
Curls 2x8x35
Stretch
18:40 Gym
Warm up
Squat 2x5x70
SLDL 2x8x70
Incline Bench 2x5x45
Pullups 3x6
Dips 2x8
Curls 2x8x30
Stretch
09:40 Gym
Warm up
Squat 5x5x70
SLDL 2x8x70
Incline Bench 2x5x45
Pullups 3x6
Dips 2x8
Curls 2x8x30
4 rounds of skipping between pullups and dips.
Stretch.
20:15 Gym
Warm up
Squat 5x5x60
SLDL 2x8x60
Incline Bench 2x8x40
Pullups 3x5
TRX Y/I 10
Dips 2x8
Curls 2x8x30
Stretch.
Trying out a new gym.
Thirty one days of swings, done. I believe I completed about 1800 swings. I missed a few days due to travel and work but overall was pretty consistent. A few thoughts.
I thought my swing form was good, but this routine helped me lock in my feet position, especially the idea of keeping the feet screwed into the ground. There is always something to learn or re-learn.
I will add 50 swings to my 5BX on the days I don't run. A little extra conditioning is good for me.
Too many day of swings in a row leads to achy joints.
I prefer a simple program as it is easier to adhere too. Too much choice and complexity is generally not a good.
My daughter organised a 20K walk and I was very proud to support her. I'm also proud to say my son walked the first 13K.
10:00 Gym
Warm up
Swings 3x25x24
Squat 3x5x60
Press 2x5x40
Pullups 2x8
Machine Press 2x10
Machine Row 2x10
Stretch
18:30 Home
Swings 6x25
Pullups 3x6
DB Thrusters 3x6
Been away for a few days, so more swings needed to catch up on Swingtober.
Stretch
10:00 Driving Range
Gold lesson
Worked on keeping tall and stopping head from dropping.
Really helped, added 20 yards to my drive and my 7i felt great.
14:10 Gym
Warmup - rower 5 minutes
Squat 2x5x75
RDL 2x8x75
Press 2x5x40
Pullups 2x9
Machine Press 2x15,12
Machines Row 2x14,12
Stretch
20:30 Home
Swings 3x25
Pullups 3x5
DB Thrusters 3x5
Suffering with a head cold so not too much energy today.
Swingtober sounded somewhat more fun than Go Sober for October, plus a catchier name. For those who don't know it is a challenge from the Dan John forum to do a minimum of 50 swings a day for the month of October.
I had 75 in the bank from Friday so did 75 more this morning. I'm going to add 50 swings to my morning 5BX workout and then maybe a few more on the days I train at home.
09:10 Gym
Warmup - rower 5 minutes
Squat 2x5x72.5
RDL 2x8x70
Press 2x5x40
Pullups 3x6
DB Press 2x8x22
Machines Row 2x8
Stretch
I'm only noting heavy sets. I'm doing 1-2 warmups sets before each lift.
I've been rather remiss with my updates to the blog. I have been training but it has been rather intermittent and unplanned. The closure of my local gym hasn't helped and means I have to drive to the next town if I want to train with weights. I've been mixing workout at home with the occasional trip to the gym but with no real plan
On a more positive note I've started fencing again at a local epee club. It os great to be back. It's really a new weapon for me, but that gives me a chance to try out new things and hopefully have some fun.
I'm playing a little golf, combined with the occasional lesson and trips to the driving range. I've also been gliding when I can and have joined the Kent Gliding Club. The British autumn isn't ideal for flying
I intend to be more consistent in both my training and updates. That said work is likely to become rather busy with more travel and family life is also time consuming. Irrespective I've keep noting my training.
09:30 Gym
Warm Up
Squats 3x5x60
RDL 2x8x60
Press 2x5x40
Pullups 3x5
Machine Press 2x8
Machine Row 2x8
Stretch
19:00 Home
Warm up
Pushups 10,9...2,1
Swings 1,2...9,10
Then
Pullups 5,4,3,2,1
GS 1,2,3,4,5
Stretch
09:00 Park
5k 31'59"
First park run, ran with my son. Nice easy pace for me.
I've been very inconsistent on my workout updates. Summer holidays and gym closure mainly to blame. For the next few weeks I'll mainly run, kettlebells and some gold.
18:30 Gym
RDL 2x8x70,75.
Press 6,5,5x40,45,40
Split Squat 2x8x40
Pullups 2x8
Dumbell Press 2x8x20,22
Machine row 2x8
Stretch
19:00 Gym
RDL 2x8x70,
Press 2x6x40
Split Squat 2x8x32
Pullups 3x6
Dumbell Press 2x8x20
Machine row 2x8
Stretch
18:10 Gym
Warmup
Front Squats 3x5x60
Bent over rows 2x8x50
Bench 3x5x65
DB curls 2x8x18
Superset 3x10
Leg ext
Leg curls
Stretch
18:00 Gym
Warmup
Power cleans 3x5x60
Press 3x5x45
Pullups 9,8,8
Superset 3x10
Leg ext
Leg curls
Stretch
18:10 Gym
Warmup
Front Squats 3x5x57.5
Bench 3x5x62.5
DB curls 2x8x18
Dumbell Bench 2x8x20
Stretch
19:15 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x55
Press 3x5x42.5
Pullups 8,7,7
Superset 3x10
Leg ext
Leg curls
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
I've split out the main list as joints are suffering with load.
18:10 Gym
Warmup
Front Squats 3x5x55
Bent over rows 2x8x45
Bench 3x5x62.5
DB curls 2x8x18
Stretch
17:15 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x50
Press 3x5x42.5
Front Squat 3x5x50
DB Bench 3x5x60
Pullups 7,7,7
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
08:00 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x50
Press 3x5x40
Front Squat 3x5x50
DB Bench 3x5x60
Pullups 7,7,6
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
14:00 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Swings 5x20
C2 20 minutes
Stretch
17:15 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x47.5
Press 3x5x40
Front Squat 3x5x47.5
DB Bench 2x8x20
Pullups 7,6,6
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
17:15 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x47.5
Press 3x5x40
Front Squat 3x5x47.5
Bench 3x5x57.5
Pullups 7,6,6
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
13:30 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x45
Press 3x5x40
Front Squat 3x5x45
Bench 3x5x55
Pullups 3x6
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
11:30 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x42.5
Press 3x5x37.5
Front Squat 3x5x42.5
Bench 3x5x55
Pullups 3x6
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
18:30 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x42.5
Press 3x5x35
Front Squat 3x5x42.5
Bench 3x5x55
Pullups 3x5
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
19:30 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x42.5
Press 3x5x35
Front Squat 3x5x42.5
Bench 3x5x55
Pullups 3x5
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
11:15 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x40
Press 3x3x40
Front Squat 3x5x40
Done as a circuit due to lack of time.
Pullups 10
17:30 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x42.5
Press 3x5x32.5
Front Squat 3x5x42.5
Bench 3x5x52.5
Pullups 3x5
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
17:30 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x40
Press 3x5x30
Front Squat 3x5x40
Bench 3x5x50
Pullups 3x5
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
17:30 Gym
Warm up - run to the gym plus some light sets.
Cleans 3x5x40
Press 3x5x30
Front Squat 3x5x40
Bench 3x5x50
Stretch and cool down that is, walk home.
15:00 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x10x23
DB(x2) Row 3x12x23
DB Step ups 2x10x23
DB RDL 2x12x23
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x9x23
DB(x2) Row 3x11x23
DB Step ups 2x9x23
DB RDL 2x11x23
Pullovers 2x10
Stretch
18:00 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x8x23
DB(x2) Row 3x10x23
DB Step ups 2x8x23
DB RDL 2x10x23
Pullovers 2x10
Stretch
18:00 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x7x23
DB(x2) Row 3x9x23
DB Step ups 2x7x23
DB RDL 2x9x23
Superset 2x10
Shoulder Raises
Bent Over Shoulder Raises
Tricep Extensions
Bicep Curls
Chest Flies
Stretch
11:30 Home
Run 3 K
Warm up
DB Bench 3x6x23
DB(x2) Row 3x8x23
DB Step ups 2x6x23
DB RDL 2x8x23
Chest Flyes 2x10
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x12x21
DB(x2) Row 3x12x21
DB Step ups 2x12x21
DB RDL 2x12x21
Stretch
09:30 Home
Warm up
6 Rounds of
Swings 15
GS 3
Pullups 3
Stretch
Change of pace this week. Dumbbells twice a week and kettlebells twice a week.
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x11x21
DB(x2) Row 3x11x21
DB Step ups 2x11x21
DB RDL 2x11x21
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x10x21
DB(x2) Row 3x10x21
DB Step ups 2x10x21
DB RDL 2x10x21
Circuit 2x10
Lateral Raises
Bent over raises
Curls
Tricep Extensions
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x9x21
DB(x2) Row 3x9x21
DB Step ups 2x9x21
DB RDL 2x9x21
Cable Rows 3x10
Cable Tricep Extension 3x10
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x8x21
DB(x2) Row 3x8x21
DB Step ups 2x8x21
DB RDL 2x8x21
Circuit 2x10
Lateral Raises
Bent over raises
Curls
Tricep Extensions
Stretch
Stretch
14:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x12x20
DB(x2) Row 3x12x20
DB Step ups 2x12x20
DB RDL 2x12x20
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x11x20
DB(x2) Row 3x11x20
DB Step ups 2x11x20
DB RDL 2x11x20
Superset
2x10 Lateral Raises
2x10 Bent Over Raises
2x10 Curls
2x10 Tricep extension.
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x10x20
DB(x2) Row 3x10x20
DB Step ups 2x10x20
DB RDL 2x10x20
3x10 Cable Curl
3x10 Cable Tricep Extension
Stretch
14:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x9x20
DB(x2) Row 3x9x20
DB Step ups 2x9x20
DB RDL 2x9x20
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x8x20
DB(x2) Row 3x8x20
DB Step ups 3x8x20
DB RDL 3x8x20
Cable Curl 3x12
Cable Tricep Ex 3x12
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x12x18
DB(x2) Row 3x12x18
Step ups 2x10x36
RDL 2x10x36
DB Curl 3x10x12
Stretch
14:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x10x18
DB(x2) Row 3x10x18
Step ups 2x10x36
RDL 2x10x36
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench iH 3x9x18
KB Row 3x9x20
Split Squat 3x8x20
1L RDL 3x8x20
Cable Curls 3x12
Cable tricep Extension 3x12
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench iH 3x9x18
KB Row 3x9x20
Split Squat 3x8x20
1L RDL 3x8x20
Cable Curls 3x12
Cable tricep Extension 3x12
Stretch
14:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x9x18
KB Row 3x9x20
Step ups 3x6x36
RDL 3x6x36
Cable Curls 3x12
Cable tricep Extension 3x12
Lateral Raises 3x12
Bent Over Lateral Raise 3x12
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x9x18
KB Row 3x8x20
Step ups 3x6x36
RDL 3x6x36
Cable Curls 3x12
Cable tricep Extension 3x12
Lateral Raises 3x12
Bent Over Lateral Raise 3x12
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 3x8x18
KB Row 3x13x16
Step ups 3x5x36
RDL 3x5x36
Cable Curls 3x12
Cable tricep Extension 3x12
Lateral Raises 3x12
Bent Over Lateral Raise 3x12
Stretch
10:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 2x10x14
KB Row 2x10x16
Step ups 3x8x16
Cable T 3x10
Pull over 3x10x10
Cable Curls 3x10
Stretch
18:30 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 2x10x14
KB Row 2x10x16
Step ups 3x8x16
Cable T 3x10
Pull over 3x10x10
Cable Curls 3x10
Stretch
19:00 Home
Warm up
DB Bench 2x12x12
DB Row 2x10x16
GS 3x5x24
Swings 3x5x24
Cable curl 3x10
Cable Tricep extension 3x10
Stretch