Still ploughing on here too Still having weekly virtual PT sessions on WhatsApp - gym had been hopeful of a July opening, but we'll see (I'll see how it goes before I head back, and PT said he won't be pushing people to get back in). Have managed to get a strongman yoke which we'll also use as a rack when we get cups, have pre-ordered an olympic barbell we should get next month and have ordered a set of atlas stones!! Finally getting rubbish cleared out of garage for all this kit too
New date for Scotland's Strongest Woman has been announced as 20th September - I'm still skeptical it'll go ahead, or even if it does, that I'll be comfortable being in an enclosed space with a bunch of strangers, but I'm aiming for it and will decide closer to time. PT has worked back from this date and is giving me a month by month plan to work to.
I've put it on hold and am doing nothing apart from press-ups. Until a few weeks ago we couldn't use our weights and bench properly because the garage was in such chaos. eL Bee! has reorganised it and the gym area is spacious and tidy now. But at this time of year it's too tempting just to go outside and walk or run instead of lifting, and of course the climbing walls are closed.
Have had a few days off here, but will get back on it today. OH bought a fancy kettle bell that can "dial in" different weights from 16-24 kg. Yet to really do anything with it than just lift it off the floor once (24 kg).
I think I've managed to increase my muscle mass, but can't really see any major changes in definition because I've been eating to keep up with the increase, doubt the fat % has changed at all to be honest.
I've managed to get a couple of kettlebells to replace some that a friend had lent me. Replicating a short routine from a gym instructor but I'd like to get more into weights to offset age-related muscle loss now that I'm over 50.
I just do three moves at the moment: deadlift, swing and clean & jerk. I have 16kg and 8kg, so could do with another weight for the deadlift but I can manage to hang a dumbbell on it to increase it a bit.
Any suggestions for good YouTube channels or instagrammers for KBs? At the moment I like Girls Gone Strong for explaining various moves but haven't looked into getting a more varied routine set up.
Even with the limited amount I have been doing I'm feeling stronger in the legs, which is good.
can recommend Gorilla sports, as Ive bought a bit of stuff from them - they do have a self imposed limit of how much stuff they will pick/pack in their warehouse a day, so sometimes things are 'out of stock' but back in by the next day
SK, you can things like a single arm bent over row with the 8kg kB like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roCP6wCXPqo
and this is quite good too, the pull over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p2fB7T72gM
and finally, thrusters are a good all over workout
I've not done.mich during lockdown until the last few weeks tbh. I did a half murph (1/2 mile run ring rows, push ups, air squats, 1/2ile run) and felt totally dead for about 4 days which pushed me back to doing some stuff. My PT had started doing outside workouts so I've now done 4 sessions with him and about to head off this morning for another. Yesterday was
12.5kg x2 DB deadlifts 21,18,15,12,9,6,3 Reverse lunges 3,6,9,12,15,18,21
7kg x2 DB 6 rounds 3 min each round (rest after 'workout' bit start next round when the 3 minutes are up)
8 push press 10 bent over row 12 front rack squats
I have an Olympic barbell and some weights, as well as a12kg kettle bell and 2x10kg dumbells. I used them maybe twice. No motivation. Since I've gone back to my PT session I feel more inclined to use them.
Legs and glutes sore this morning will be interesting
And two more things my PT is keen on : Put weights and other heavy stuff in a backpack, which you can then wear or hold in front to do squats, calf raises, thrusters etc If the weight feels too light then just do more reps to feel the burn (set of 50 body weight squats anyone ? )
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