I believe it was called Mobic, but doctor's prescriptions are always tough to readI like the idea of a more powerful Rx NSAID (non-steriod anti-inflammatory drug) and waiting to see how it goes. What did he prescribe?
Nice! I've definitely had good success with this hybrid approach in just about all areas (except running, though I think that's a technique issue) and really enjoy the format of the workouts. Just be aware that it is a lot to recover from, so work your way into it gradually.Oh, I also wanted to mention that I did my first split similar to your's today. I practiced my power clean (not ready for the full squat clean quite yet) with a 3x5, then did today's CFFB workout with 1x BW and burpees instead of pullups since my gym has no pullup bar with grip. The grips will tear my skin in a lil over 20 pullups every time. I liked it though. I got stuff done, got my ass kicked, and also got to work on my L-sit. We'll see how it goes, but we both know it's gonna improve my general fitness quite a bit. Thanks for the idea
Nice! I've definitely had good success with this hybrid approach in just about all areas (except running, though I think that's a technique issue) and really enjoy the format of the workouts. Just be aware that it is a lot to recover from, so work your way into it gradually.
Strength/Power
Power clean: 135x3, 185x3, 205x3, 225x3, 225x3, 225x3
While looking back through my workout journal, it occurred to me that I had been doing WAY too many singles in my o-lift training, which is not very conducive to developing proper form. Therefore, I'm going back to basics and doing triples on my cleans and snatches and going to try to add 5lbs each week. 225 felt ok today, though I'm still not happy with my starting position. Hopefully more practice will help.
Metcon
5 rounds for time of:
6 Power Snatch 135 lbs
10 Box Jumps 24" box
Time: 10:12
This workout is tougher than it looks and my power snatch form really fell apart towards the end.
In related news, it looks like you'll be down to 180-185 in no time!
In related news, it looks like you'll be down to 180-185 in no time!
Can you do small sets of pushups and air squats at home or at work? You really don't need the crud in your lungs anyway. You'll be doing them favor by coughing it out!
I'm actually feeling fine today and could probably do a normal workout, but my parents are flying in to visit tonight, so I doubt I'll have much gym time for the next few days anyway. I really hate losing progress.
Strength/Power
Squat: 135x5, 225x5, 275x5, 315x1, 355x2xF
Got up early this morning so I could sneak out for an hour and hit the gym. After 1.5+ weeks off, everything felt rusty and my squat form wasn't quite perfect. Hopefully, I'll get back to normal this week and get all 5 reps of 355 next Saturday.
Metcon
Three rounds for time of:
Row 500 meters
21 Burpees
Run 400 meters
Edit ---> forgot to mention that I ran in the parking lot outside CF sunnyvale. Each lap is 404m and it takes about 35m to get to it from the gym, so I actually run ~475m per round.
Time: 20:20
I felt like a fat kid today as I still have a bit of a cough and plenty of phlegm from being sick and this lung buster of a workout really brought some of that out. I had to go very slowly on the burpees because my shoulder is still not 100%, but good enough to handle controlled and careful push-ups. OH press is still out of the question. I'm not happy with this progress, so I might schedule a cortisone shot for next week.
Strength/Power
Deadlift: 135x5, 225x5, 315x3, 365x1, 395x1, 420x2, 405x1, 315x3
Snuck out again early in the morning to get a workout in. My legs were damn sore from yesterday's squatting and my technique was rusty, so deadlifting didn't go too well. I got 2 reps of 420 again, but the bar speed was slow and my back was so fatigued I didn't even bother trying for a 3rd rep. Hopefully I'll get it next week.
Metcon
"Nicole"
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
Run 400 meters
Max rep Pull-ups
Ran in the parking lot outside CF Sunnyvale, which is 35m from the gym itself and about 404m per lap, so each round was about 475m of running.
Round 1: 34
Round 2: 22
Round 3: 20
Round 4: 20
Round 5: 20
Round 6: finished the run, ran out of time before I could start pull-ups
Total distance: ~1.75 miles (ties PR)
Total pull-ups: 116 (PR)
As each round included a longer run, this is actually the fewest rounds I've ever done for Nicole - I normally get through 7 or 8. Despite that, the total distance was just about the same and I managed 16 more pull-ups in today's workout than in my previous PR, a clear sign that my pull-up abilities have increased. I had actually be hoping for 40 on the first round, but my grip was fatigued from deadlifts and gave out early.