B71 return to TB
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:33 pm
After 4 years away from these forums, I am back to give TB another go. Looking at my introduction and my initial training log, it appears not much has changed in terms of my goals and situation except that I am now over 50, instead of being in my late 40s. I still want to lose the same 15 lbs I wanted to lose then.
Given the pandemic, I've been working out in my garage with a set of Powerblocks and doing LSS running outside or on a treadmill. I've been doing a whole-body DB routine 3 times a week, which I kind of like, but it does lead to a bit of exercise-induced ADHD and a bit of 'scope creep' regarding exercise selection. I feel like I've stagnated and that the structure and simplicity of TB could be useful. I've also avoided lifting heavy and doing HIC sessions - partly because I've sort of bought into the "you're over 50, take it easy, buddy" mentality and partly because HIC sessions just plain suck to do. That said, I'm a big believer in "use it or lose it", so I need to force myself into doing things that are difficult for fear that (given my age) soon I won't be able to do them at all.
My plan is to start (either tomorrow or Monday) Base Building using Jim Madden's Ageless Athlete tweaks (LSS sessions limited to 30 minutes and Tango circuits for SE sessions). LSS will be 30 min easy run on the treadmill and my SE exercise cluster will likely mimic the whole-body DB routine I have been doing. When I get to the max strength sessions, I think I will steal Barkadion's unilateral cluster idea, partially out of necessity (I've only got Powerblocks that go up to 90# each) and partially for the benefits he cites (mobility, stability, injury prevention).
From there, I expect I'll start an Operator Perpetual/Black continuation phase. If gyms open up again (without restrictions like masks and booking specific workout times), I'll consider re-upping at my local globo gym and reacquainting myself with the barbell holy trinity. If I don't go back the gym, I suspect I'll continue with the unilateral DB cluster in my garage.
Longer term, I've just signed the family for a summer Spartan Race, so I'd like to make a good show of that.
Given the pandemic, I've been working out in my garage with a set of Powerblocks and doing LSS running outside or on a treadmill. I've been doing a whole-body DB routine 3 times a week, which I kind of like, but it does lead to a bit of exercise-induced ADHD and a bit of 'scope creep' regarding exercise selection. I feel like I've stagnated and that the structure and simplicity of TB could be useful. I've also avoided lifting heavy and doing HIC sessions - partly because I've sort of bought into the "you're over 50, take it easy, buddy" mentality and partly because HIC sessions just plain suck to do. That said, I'm a big believer in "use it or lose it", so I need to force myself into doing things that are difficult for fear that (given my age) soon I won't be able to do them at all.
My plan is to start (either tomorrow or Monday) Base Building using Jim Madden's Ageless Athlete tweaks (LSS sessions limited to 30 minutes and Tango circuits for SE sessions). LSS will be 30 min easy run on the treadmill and my SE exercise cluster will likely mimic the whole-body DB routine I have been doing. When I get to the max strength sessions, I think I will steal Barkadion's unilateral cluster idea, partially out of necessity (I've only got Powerblocks that go up to 90# each) and partially for the benefits he cites (mobility, stability, injury prevention).
From there, I expect I'll start an Operator Perpetual/Black continuation phase. If gyms open up again (without restrictions like masks and booking specific workout times), I'll consider re-upping at my local globo gym and reacquainting myself with the barbell holy trinity. If I don't go back the gym, I suspect I'll continue with the unilateral DB cluster in my garage.
Longer term, I've just signed the family for a summer Spartan Race, so I'd like to make a good show of that.