My Diary
- Thread starter stingo
- Start date
Am I one of..."Them"...?
Lately I'm wondering if I've not become one of "Them" - the people that always seem to be taking care of themselves/living a healthy lifestyle. The thought occurred to me in spinning class yesterday as the instructor was setting out heart rate parameters for the class (75% to 80%), and she set mine higher (75% to 85%. but should average around 80%). This started a conversation (as much as can be expected while spinning) about cardiovascular training. One person who was newish to the class was talking about higher heart rate training and made reference to me (that I was able to do it) in the discussion. How odd I thought - that someone would think that I'd be so healthy as to point to me as an example. Curiouser and curiouser...
Lately I'm wondering if I've not become one of "Them" - the people that always seem to be taking care of themselves/living a healthy lifestyle. The thought occurred to me in spinning class yesterday as the instructor was setting out heart rate parameters for the class (75% to 80%), and she set mine higher (75% to 85%. but should average around 80%). This started a conversation (as much as can be expected while spinning) about cardiovascular training. One person who was newish to the class was talking about higher heart rate training and made reference to me (that I was able to do it) in the discussion. How odd I thought - that someone would think that I'd be so healthy as to point to me as an example. Curiouser and curiouser...
I think that is a great compliment and it really shows that the work you are putting forward is paying out. Congratulations.
Workout 8/18
Strength:
FT Row 1x12@25
FT Chest Fly 1x12@25
FT Squat 1x12@25
FT Bicep Curl 1x12@25
FT Tricep Pulldown 1x12@25
FT Trunk Rotation 1x12@25
Machine Lat Pulldown 1x12@110
DB 1-Arm Chest Press 1x12@40
Bench Hip Raise Heels 1x12
DB Preacher Curls 1x12@27.5
DB Skullcrushers 1x12@12
Ball Crunch 1x20
Ball Oblique Twist 1x15
Floor Pushups 1x23
DB Reverse Fly 1x12@15
DB Front Raise 1x12@15
DB Lunges 1x8@15
DB Standing Hammer 21's @15
DB Overhead Press 1x12@40
Cable Tricep Kickback 1x12@40
No cardio - took a break from it again.
Strength:
FT Row 1x12@25
FT Chest Fly 1x12@25
FT Squat 1x12@25
FT Bicep Curl 1x12@25
FT Tricep Pulldown 1x12@25
FT Trunk Rotation 1x12@25
Machine Lat Pulldown 1x12@110
DB 1-Arm Chest Press 1x12@40
Bench Hip Raise Heels 1x12
DB Preacher Curls 1x12@27.5
DB Skullcrushers 1x12@12
Ball Crunch 1x20
Ball Oblique Twist 1x15
Floor Pushups 1x23
DB Reverse Fly 1x12@15
DB Front Raise 1x12@15
DB Lunges 1x8@15
DB Standing Hammer 21's @15
DB Overhead Press 1x12@40
Cable Tricep Kickback 1x12@40
No cardio - took a break from it again.
Workout 8/21
Session I (at lunch)
Strength
FT Row 1x12@25
FT Chest Fly 1x12@25
FT Squat 1x12@25
FT Bicep Curl 1x12@25
FT Tricep Pulldown 1x12@25
FT Trunk Rotation 1x12@25
Machine Lat Pulldown 1x12@110
DB 1-Arm Chest Press 1x12@45
Bench Hip Raise Heels 1x12
DB Preacher Curls 1x12@30
DB Skullcrushers 1x12@15
Ball Crunch 1x20
Ball Oblique Twist 1x15
Floor Pushups 1x23
DB Reverse Fly 1x12@15
DB Front Raise 1x12@15
DB Lunges 1x8@15
DB Standing Hammer 21's @15
DB Overhead Press 1x12@40
Cable Tricep Kickback 1x12@40
Session II (after work)
20 Minutes Traiblazer, L8 - only because I got to the gym late and that was all I could do in the time left.
Session I (at lunch)
Strength
FT Row 1x12@25
FT Chest Fly 1x12@25
FT Squat 1x12@25
FT Bicep Curl 1x12@25
FT Tricep Pulldown 1x12@25
FT Trunk Rotation 1x12@25
Machine Lat Pulldown 1x12@110
DB 1-Arm Chest Press 1x12@45
Bench Hip Raise Heels 1x12
DB Preacher Curls 1x12@30
DB Skullcrushers 1x12@15
Ball Crunch 1x20
Ball Oblique Twist 1x15
Floor Pushups 1x23
DB Reverse Fly 1x12@15
DB Front Raise 1x12@15
DB Lunges 1x8@15
DB Standing Hammer 21's @15
DB Overhead Press 1x12@40
Cable Tricep Kickback 1x12@40
Session II (after work)
20 Minutes Traiblazer, L8 - only because I got to the gym late and that was all I could do in the time left.
Last edited:
What great commitment! Keep up the good work.
W
wendy
Guest
I agree....what a great compliment! 
You deserve it for all the work you have put in! Nice job, Stingo!!
You deserve it for all the work you have put in! Nice job, Stingo!!Thanks for the kind words - this follows a weekend of indulgence lol... I went on a beer run to take back several kegs and came home with two new ones. The first (and the one I tapped) is Yards' Thomas Jefferson Ale, which they brew for the in Philadelphia. Apparently this and the other two beers in their "Ales of the Revolution" series, the George Washington Porter, and the Poor Richard's Tavern Spruce Ale, have been successful enough for Yards to sell them on their own, not just through the restaurant. Though I've had all three at the restaurant and enjoyed them all it was nice to have that flavor in the comfort of my own home. (Incidentally the City Tavern is my favorite restaurant, and anything that reminds me of it automatically gets a nod, and the only one I've not had at home yet is the porter.). The beer itself is brewed from a recipe Mr. Jefferson used at his Monticello estate. They certainly knew something about beer that's for sure, as the end product is a strong (8% abv), darker ale that's nicely balanced between the sweet and bitter, and is very, very good. Truly a delight now that the warmer weather is waning and we are heading into fall.
The other keg I bought, speaking of fall, is Pennsylvania Brewing Co.'s Oktoberfest. PBC is known for its German lagers, so I can't wait to give this one a shot.
The best part is, both beers are brewed right here in Pennsylvania - Yards in Philadelphia, and PBC in Pittsburgh. So, needless to say enjoyed Mr. Jefferson's company yesterday, along with some other beers I'd been keeping. Yeah, I'm back on the wagon now, but still, it was just fun to have a few pints and relax. Balance in everything.
The other keg I bought, speaking of fall, is Pennsylvania Brewing Co.'s Oktoberfest. PBC is known for its German lagers, so I can't wait to give this one a shot.
The best part is, both beers are brewed right here in Pennsylvania - Yards in Philadelphia, and PBC in Pittsburgh. So, needless to say enjoyed Mr. Jefferson's company yesterday, along with some other beers I'd been keeping. Yeah, I'm back on the wagon now, but still, it was just fun to have a few pints and relax. Balance in everything.
Workout 8/23
Session I (at lunch)
Strength
FT Row 1x12@25
FT Chest Fly 1x12@25
FT Squat 1x12@25
FT Bicep Curl 1x12@25
FT Tricep Pulldown 1x12@25
FT Trunk Rotation 1x12@25
Machine Lat Pulldown 1x12@110
DB 1-Arm Chest Press 1x12@45
Bench Hip Raise Heels 1x12
DB Preacher Curls 1x12@30 (L) 1x11@30 (R)
DB Skullcrushers 1x12@15
Ball Crunch 1x20 - did not do these because I will be taking Pilates class later today
Ball Oblique Twist 1x15 - did not do these because I will be taking Pilates class later today
Floor Pushups 1x24
DB Reverse Fly 1x12@15
DB Front Raise 1x12@15
DB Lunges 1x8@15
DB Standing Hammer 21's @15
DB Overhead Press 1x12@40
Cable Tricep Kickback 1x12@40
Session II (after work)
Pilates Class
Session I (at lunch)
Strength
FT Row 1x12@25
FT Chest Fly 1x12@25
FT Squat 1x12@25
FT Bicep Curl 1x12@25
FT Tricep Pulldown 1x12@25
FT Trunk Rotation 1x12@25
Machine Lat Pulldown 1x12@110
DB 1-Arm Chest Press 1x12@45
Bench Hip Raise Heels 1x12
DB Preacher Curls 1x12@30 (L) 1x11@30 (R)
DB Skullcrushers 1x12@15
Ball Crunch 1x20 - did not do these because I will be taking Pilates class later today
Ball Oblique Twist 1x15 - did not do these because I will be taking Pilates class later today
Floor Pushups 1x24
DB Reverse Fly 1x12@15
DB Front Raise 1x12@15
DB Lunges 1x8@15
DB Standing Hammer 21's @15
DB Overhead Press 1x12@40
Cable Tricep Kickback 1x12@40
Session II (after work)
Pilates Class
Last edited:
W
wendy
Guest
nice job with the workouts, Stingo....but I agree with the others....beer??