esqinchi Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Ring dips plus weight sounds brutal. Something about the instability of rings makes the dips so much harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Ring dips plus weight sounds brutal. Something about the instability of rings makes the dips so much harder. Yeah, everything on rings is harder but definitely worth it. Best equipment investment by far and they are the first items packed whenever I travel. Dips have always been one of my favorite exercises for chest and I recently did parallel bar dips with 135lbs x 3 reps and 90lbs x 11 reps. I feel that once you are strong enough at regular dips say like the ability to do sets of 30+ then moving on to the rings is best. Once the stabilizers are strong enough, that comes with practice over a few weeks, then ring exercises feel easier on the wrist and elbows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 9/12/15 5 rounds no restsOHP 95x51:00 jump ropeBent row 95x101:00 jump ropeFront squat 95x51:00 jump rope Just testing out my metcon. I think it'll work. I used light weights since I had a heavyish workout yesterday. I was pretty sore this morning and hopefully I got the blood flowing good enough to help with recovery while getting some cardio in. Today's food:Mango and papaya. Didnt measure but I ate my fillSmoothie: 1 banana, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup oats, 1 cup white beans, water2 avocado and broccoli sprout sushi rolls. Green Thai curry with bamboo shoots, red pepper, mushrooms over brown rice and 3/4 cup garbanzo beans. Smoothie: banana, 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, 1 cup mango, 1 cup blueberries, cinnamon, water. These last few days of packing it in have been really good. My muscles look full again and the needle on the bathroom scale has reversed and is going positive. All this time I thought it was the diet but apparently it was that I wasn't getting enough calories in to support my training. Hopefully my stomach agrees with the new addition of blended oats to the smoothies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Ok now here is another issue. Beans and legumes. I love them but I can't eat them anymore. The gas I produce after eating them is constant even while sleeping and is driving my wife crazy. I'm not sure what to do at this point. Without beans and legumes how the heck do I hit my macros? Oh ya I'm not going to eat purified gluten either. I'm not sure how to proceed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT Rob Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Im the same, most beans cause me stomach issues, thankfully lentils and chickpeas dont cause me any irritation. Are all beans an legumes causing problems for ya or is it just specific ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Tofu and soy beans don't seem to bother me at all, but that doesn't surprise me because I grew up eating tofu and fermented soybeans (Natto). All other beans and lentils do it. I'm not supposed to have soy right now on my restricted diet, which I have been on for nearly 2 weeks. I'm doing it for 3 and I think soy will be the first t come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 9/14/15 Smoothie: 1cup each of: mangos, blueberries, oats, spinach, orange juice. 3 tbsp peanut butter, water. Workout:Warmup - jumprope 20 min Deadlift225x3295x3365x3415x1435x1 ChinsBW + 50 x 6...DL took a bit outa me so I think I'll skip upper body pull today. Ring push-up BW+60lbs x 10,10,10,10,10...last set was hard RPE of 9-10 and a grinder Post workout:Smoothie- 1 banana, 1 cup each of (oats, blueberries, mango) 2 cups kale, 2 cups OJ, 2 tsp gelatinized maca, 2 tsp spirulina, 5g creatine, 1/2 cup soft tofu, water. I know I'm not supposed to have soy right now but my protein options are pretty limited without beans so f¥€|{ it. Lunch: bowl of leftover curry Snack: smoothie- same as above minus banana, maca and spirulina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 9/15/15 Smoothie: 1 cup each: oats, blueberries, mango, 2 cups kale, 2 cups OJ, water Cardio = 3.5 hrs manual labor. Scrubbing wood siding Smoothie: same as above plus 1/2 cup tofu, 1 tsp maca, 1 tsp spirulina Lunch: 2 potatoes hash browned and topped with tofu veggie scramble. Used 1/2 block of tofu. Seasonings for scramble: 2 tsp nutritional yeast, 1/2 tsp each: turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt to taste, hot sauce Had a light dinner. Fried brown rice with veggies and tofu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 9/16/15 AM: small smoothie and 2 servings oatmeal with walnuts, cherries, molasses Training:20 min jumprope. I am jumping on average 2 min straight before stopping for 10-15 sec and got up to 3 min a few times. ChinsBW+50lbs x 8,8,7,7,7 Ring DipsBW+50lbs x 8,8,7,7,7 Front Squat155 x 5,5,5,5,5 Ring Tricep extensionBW x 12,12,12 Toes to bar8,8,8 Jumprope x 10 min PWO smoothie: 1/4 block tofu, 1 cup oats, 1 cup mango, 1 cup blueberries, 2 cups kale, 2 cup OJ, tbsp ground flax, water The additions of jump roping and the added calories are making a big difference. I woke up today and could see the bottom row of abs and much more definition in my shoulders and chest. My weight is fluctuating still between 180-185 but I would feel more comfortable in the 185+ range. Maybe I can live with my current weight and continue to hone because I will be fast. One of the academy requirements is a sub 24 min 3 mile run and I would like to come in running it in around 20. I guess it's time to start the roadwork. I'll post a progress pic soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 AM: handful of raisins and 16oz water Run - 3 mi in 21:46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 9/18/17 Transitioning training towards Academy. More endurance and metcon workouts. I love the workouts but hate losing weight. I'm also switching workout to first thing. 4:30 wake up4:45. Handful of white rice. 3 scoops amino energy, 5g creatine in 24 oz water5:00 Training:10 min jump rope. I'm def less coordinated this early in the am plus my calves are sore from yesterday's run. Circuit with 30 sec rests between exercises. Pull ups - 10,10,10,10Elevated ring pike push ups one leg elevated 6,6,6,6Front Squat 155x5,5,5 Pull-ups - 10,8,8,8Push-ups - 30,30,30,30Front squat 155x5,5,5,5 Jumprope 10 min Breakfast: large bowl of rice porridge with miso, tofu, and nori strips 60 min laterSmoothie: 1 cup each: oats, mango, blueberries, kale, OJ, 2 cups soy milk, tbsp flax, tsp maca and spirulina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 9/19/15 Turned 40 today. Was a chill uneventful day with a little house cleaning for some folks coming over later. I'm about to go out to eat with the family. We're going out for pho. Delicious. Am 3 rice cracker with pb&j Smoothie: 1 cup oats, 2 cups frozen fruits, 2 cups kale, 1/4 block tofu, 3 tbsp peanut butter, tbsp flax, OJ, soy milk. Lunch. 2 Sandwiches with hummus, broccoli sprouts, avocadI Training: I was going to take the day off but I like to take advantage when I know there is going to be excess calories. 15 min jump rope DL 225 x 5, 315 x 5,6,7 Deadlift felt good Dinner: pho noodles, lychee boba. Time for cake and pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecelticbatman Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 9/19/15 Turned 40 today. Was a chill uneventful day with a little house cleaning for some folks coming over later. I'm about to go out to eat with the family. We're going out for pho. Delicious. Am 3 rice cracker with pb&j Smoothie: 1 cup oats, 2 cups frozen fruits, 2 cups kale, 1/4 block tofu, 3 tbsp peanut butter, tbsp flax, OJ, soy milk. Lunch. 2 Sandwiches with hummus, broccoli sprouts, avocadI Training: I was going to take the day off but I like to take advantage when I know there is going to be excess calories. 15 min jump rope DL 225 x 5, 315 x 5,6,7 Deadlift felt good Dinner: pho noodles, lychee boba. Time for cake and pie Happy Birthday dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT Rob Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 So life has just begun:) Happy birthday mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 9/21/15Food is the same/similar as previous days. Hitting 3500+ calories per day Training:24 min jumprope. My calves are sore and it seems like my coordination has taken a turn for the worse. Ebb and flowI wanted to go heavy this morning but I was weak and ended up calling it. Chins + 50lbs x 8,6Ring dips + 50lbs x 8 Later in the afternoon. 3.5 mile trail run in 28 min 9/22Felt a bit stronger today so I gave it another attempt but had similar results. Jump rope 10 minChins + 50 x 8,8Ring dips + 50 x 8,6Dang. I may be pushing too hard and not getting enough sleep. I decided to go with an easier workout. 5 rounds no rest2 min 25 push-ups and running2 min 20 4 count flutter kicks and running2 min 20 squats and running Totals125 push-ups, 100 4cnt flutter kicks, 100 squats, and 3 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 9/24/15 Took the day off yesterday. Got a sea salt soak in and a nap. Recovery is important and can easily be sabotaged by simple things like bad sleep and diet and a lack of mobility work. Just to name a few. Today's training is a simple upper body push pull workout. Warmup: jump rope 1:40 on :20 off x 6 Chins + 50lbs x 6,6,6Ring piked push-up x 6,6,6 Pull-ups x 12,12,10Ring push-ups + 60lbs x 11,10,10 Ring tricep extension x 12,10,10Tricep push-ups x 6,5,5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathymtns Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 recovery is very important. Ring pushups are tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 9/25/15 Sleep was horrible last night. Maybe 2.5 hrs total. Training 11:00-12:00 Trail run - 3 miles with 900' elevation changes. 37:25 not bad considering the minimal running I have done at this point. My best on this trail was 33:15 when I was running it regularly and about 8lbs lighter. It was very hot out too about 90. I had 2 17oz cans of coconut water right after and 24 oz water when I got home. My pee was pretty dark so apparently I wasn't hydrated properly either. I'll be more careful about that from here on out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 9/28 6:001/2 cup of soaked oats in orange juice 7:30 trainingFartlek run 1min of 6min pace/ 2min of 8min pace for 3 miles 20 oz water17 oz coconut water 4 rounds of10 pull-ups15 ring dips10 ring rows15 ring push-ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 9/29/15 Trail run 3 miles with 900' elevation. 34:32 nearly 3 min better than last time. I think I was mistaken about my best time on this trail. I'm thinking it was 29 min. because I shouldn't be approaching my best time the 2nd time out and it didn't feel very fast at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathymtns Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 That is an awesome run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 That is an awesome run! Thanks Kathy! Trail running really is incredible. The gains in cv fitness come quick. I'm already feeling that extra spring in my step even with sore calves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 9/30/15 My birthday present arrived today. I ordered a like new Waring MX1200XTX. It is an incredible blender. I made a ready to eat sweet potato soup in about 10 min. Training:Jump rope 2 min on 30 sec off x 6 Pull-ups 15,13,11,9,7,5,5,9Suitcase DL 135 x 5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5 each sideSuitcase carry with firefighting gloves on135x30'x3 each side I did one set of pull-ups then one set suitcase DL for each arm with 30-45 sec rests Wow. A great session. Next time I'll wear the gloves for the whole workout. Wearing them makes it harder to hold things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiji Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 10/1/15 Trail run today. Again in the heat. I hit the trail at 1:00 and 85 degrees 5 miles with 1236' of elevation in 1:03:16. Man some of those climbs were brutal but I'm proud to have run, although slowly, all the way. The way down was pretty slow because I was starting to cramp in my left hamstring. Will have to focus on hydration leading up to another go at this trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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