Building A Better Human

[Moz69]

Hope everyone had a tremendous Christmas.

The last few days have been a mix of non gym activity.

Clearing 'The Deck' of the metric feck-ton of snow we've been fortunate to have over the last couple of weeks. Snowed non stop for 4 days over the Christmas period.

Throw in some X-country ski-ing (45 - 60 mins duration each session)...... it's been a great break staying out of the gym.

In years past I would have pushed and gone 'heavy and hard' to finish the year...... this year, it's been different. Recovery from illness has taken precedent and I've definitely eased off the work in the gym.

Training is stress, good stress, but stress nonetheless. The body only has so much capacity for stress, so with the shitty headcold, which 5 weeks later is still effecting my partner, Lorraine, staying with Low Intensity work has been very helpful.

Hope you had a great Xmas to fella and jealous of the snow bloody 10degrees here

Definitely recommend echinacea for head colds with olbas oil on the pillow at night.

[Barkadion]

Recovery from illness has taken precedent and I've definitely eased off the work in the gym.

I've been dealing with flu like shit for 1.5 week now.. Still feeling weird and weak. Some mean nasty bug is going around.. Trying train through it but it doesn't feel too nice

Have a smooth coming back to training time and Merry Christmas!

[Train_Hard_Live_Easy]

Cheers guys.

Location: The Training Centre
Equipment: 32kg KB , 24kg KB, AD6

After warm up & movement prep

Set the timer at 30 mins
Fobbit intervals

20 1A Swings at 32kg KB [10/10]
2 min easy AD focus on recovery breathing
20 Snatches at 24kg KB [10/10]
2 min Easy AD focus on recovery.

Repeat until 30 min timer runs out

10 min AD cool down

Very happy with that session.

https://instagram.com/p/BOiV-Vmj5U_/

[Train_Hard_Live_Easy]

Location: Kimberley Ski Hill
Equipment: splitboard and Mk. 1 locomotive devices [aka legs]

Wanted a long endurance session with an emphasis on aerobic work...... THAT did not occur..... I did achieve a LONG session mind you..... and it was bloody enjoyable.

Broke out the splitboard for the first time in 3 seasons.
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Skinned up the mountain. Lunch and cuppa at the Haus at the summit then snowboarded back to vehicle.
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First time I've used the splitboard to climb the ski hill. Feckin hard work.
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Amazing what happens when you tell the voice in your head that you're simply not going to consider anything other then getting to the top. The words went from " stop here, board back down, it's good enough for your first attempt" to "just a little further, get to the next rise, take a breather then crack on to the next... look there's the Haus at the top... you've got this"
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90 mins later, I'd made it. That was tough, but so enjoyable to reach the end.
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I am the FNG on a splitboard!!!


https://instagram.com/p/BOlBXPkDO69/

[Train_Hard_Live_Easy]

Location: The Training Centre
Equipment: 2x35# KBs, Suspension Gear [Jungle Gym or TRX], 20" Box

After the heavy work load yesterday, and with the session planned for tomorrow, I decided to simply move today, go light on the volume.... and do a somewhat typical SE circuit.

30 of each movement

Outside Leg Double KB Swing
Bodyrows
Step ups to the box..... 15 each leg, with tension maintained on the working leg throughout, so simply 'kiss' the box with the opposte foot and return it to the deck
Hindu Pushups

Rest up to 30s between movements

Rest up to 90 seconds between rounds

2 Rounds only today.... this was a great session.... most enjoyable

10 min AD cooldown.

[Train_Hard_Live_Easy]

Feeling tired today.

Went to the training centre and just played.

Set the timer to 45 mins.

With a 25# KB and a 35# kb.

The aim was to move and flow.

Round the world
Halo
Snatch
Windmill
Circular snatch
Lateral swings
Press
OH Squat (shit at these)

Just a whole bunch of movements put together, any order, any reps, the aim was to continually move.

Used the lighter bell first, then switched to 35# kb.

Threw in sets of Hindu push-ups as well.

Take breaks as and when necessary.

Sit in the bottom of a squat position, building up to 10 mins accumulated at various stages.

Great glow going on, body feels loose.

https://instagram.com/p/BOqIMNeDSio/

[Green2Blue]

Feeling tired today.

Went to the training centre and just played.

Set the timer to 45 mins.

With a 25# KB and a 35# kb.

The aim was to move and flow.

Round the world
Halo
Snatch
Windmill
Circular snatch
Lateral swings
Press
OH Squat (shit at these)

Just a whole bunch of movements put together, any order, any reps, the aim was to continually move.

Used the lighter bell first, then switched to 35# kb.

Threw in sets of Hindu push-ups as well.

Take breaks as and when necessary.

Sit in the bottom of a squat position, building up to 10 mins accumulated at various stages.

Great glow going on, body feels loose.

https://instagram.com/p/BOqIMNeDSio/

Knowing when to back of is an admirable skill. Definitely trying to learn this. Glad to see the log updates.

[Train_Hard_Live_Easy]

Happy New Year to you all.

Cheers G2B.

Saturday

60min X-country ski.

Sunday

35 min snowshoe. Spent whole time breaking trail. Snow is knee deep.

All in all good activities. Fun in the snow, elevated the HR and got a decent glow on.

[Barkadion]

Happy New Year to you all.

Cheers G2B.

Saturday

60min X-country ski.

Sunday

35 min snowshoe. Spent whole time breaking trail. Snow is knee deep.

All in all good activities. Fun in the snow, elevated the HR and got a decent glow on.

Happy New Year!

[J-Madd]

Saturday

60min X-country ski.

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I really envy you getting to cross-country ski! I got to do it as a kid a lot in Wisconsin, but no so much here in Kansas. It's nice to be able to ride my bike year-round, but I mss x-country skiing. However, I'll pass on the bears!

Happy New Year.