More Cops Dead in Louisiana and the Workout

Three more cops dead in Louisiana and three more critically injured after showing up on a scene with a "suspicious person with an assault rifle" was reported.The Baton Rouge police have cracked down very hard on protesters that were demonstrating after the slaying of Alton Sterling earlier this month. Apparently someone felt that meant they could start killing cops...

This morning we took our pups on a hike over to Glen Falls on Lookout Mountain. We normally walk them for two miles a day along the road here at home, but on the weekends we try to get them out on one of the trails around here. The hardest part is trying to figure out which of the amazing places will you go to? On top of everything else we do for exercise, the love of our dogs gets us out to walk 14-16 miles a week!

Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Three sets total. No rest between exercises or sets.

Hand Release Push-Up, 10 repetitions

AbMat Sit-Up, 25 repetitions

Weight Training:

Bench Press, 5 sets of 2-5 repetitions

Axle Bar Curl, 3 sets of 4-6 repetitions

Incline Dumbbell Chest Press, 5 sets of 8-10 repetitions

Seated Dumbbell Curl, 3 sets of 4-6 repetitions

Dumbbell Fly, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions

Captains of Crush Grip Trainer, 15 repetitions with each hand between each of the above sets.

Core Work: Perform 35 repetitions of each of the following exercises. No rest between exercises.

Flutter Kick

Lying Heel Touch

Lying Knee Pull-In

Lying Leg Lift

Have a Great Day!!

Great Day Off and the Workout

We all had the day off from work today so a lot happened. We started with a nice hike at Stringer's Ridge on the Hill City Trail to the Strut Trail. It was only three miles but lots of hills got the old dogs huffing and puffing. We ran around doing errands after that and got very tasty burgers at Slick's. We wrapped up the day with a great workout, some wonderful spicy pork chops with tomatillo salsa and then listened to the Nationals versus Reds on the radio. What a great day?!

Weight Training:
Bench Press, 5 sets of 1-5 repetitions including a one rep maximum press
Axle Bar Curl, Pronated Grip, 5 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Weighted Dip (+50lbs), 5 sets max repetitions
Fat Grip Strict Chin-Up, 5 sets 10 repetitions
Hand Release Push-Up, 5 sets of 30 repetitions
Core Work: Perform 30 repetitions of each of the following exercises. No rest between exercises.
Flutter Kick
Lying Heel Touch
Lying Knee Pull-In
Lying Leg Lift

Have a Great Day!!

U.S. Men's Soccer and the Workout

I am a huge fan of both the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams. The men had a great run in the Copa America Centenario making it all the way to the semi-finals. However, last night they ran into a buzzsaw that was Lionel Messi and the Argentinians who trounced the U.S. 4-0. There are a lot of people trying to reason it out.... three of the U.S. starters did not play because they had accumulated too many yellow cards... The reality of the situation is this: The U.S. Men's National Team has gotten a LOT better.... but they are still not ready to threaten the really great teams in the world. The U.S. Women's National Team is another story. Dominant. But at least they had to sue because they make less money per game compared to their male counterparts?!

Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order to complete a round. Three rounds total. No rest between exercises.
Jump Rope, 50 repetitions
Hand Release Push-Up, 10 repetitions
AbMat Sit-Up, 25 repetitions
Weight Training:
Bench Press, 5 sets of 5 repetitions
Axle Bar Curl, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dip, 5 sets of maximum repetitions
Dumbbell Hammer Curl, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Pronated Grip Barbell Wrist Curl, 3 sets of 15 repetitions
Supinated Grip Barbell Wrist Curl, 3 sets of 15 repetitions
Core Work: 25 repetitions of each of the following exercises. No rest between exercises.
Flutter Kick
Lying Heel Touch
Lying Knee Pull-In
Lying Leg Lift

Have a Great Day!!

Ali's Funeral Procession and the Workout

It is amazing to watch Ali's funeral procession as it slowly rolls through neighborhoods of his hometown Louisville, Kentucky.The thing that makes it amazing to me is that many of the thousands of people lining the street never saw Ali throw a single punch! Watching young children chant his name and throw roses on the hearse as it slowly creeps by. This is the impact of this man on our country..... he really was "The Greatest". Black, White, Asian, Latinos.... everyone is out on the street.

Warm-Up: 6 minute, AMRAP
24" Box Jump, 10
Push-Up, 15
PVC Passthrough, 20
AbMat Sit-Up, 25
Weight Training:
Bench Press, 5 sets of 4-6 repetitions
Axle Bar Curl, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Weighted Dip (Bodyweight +50lbs.), 5 sets of maximum repetitions
Dumbbell Hammer Curl, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Captains of Crush Grip Trainer, 15 repetitions per hand between each of the above sets
Core Work: 20 repetitions of each of the following exercises. No rest between exercises.
Flutter Kick
Lying Heel Touch
Lying Heel Pull-In
Lying Leg Lift

Have a Great Day!!

Ted, Bernie: Move On Dot Org.... and the Workout

I think it is about time for Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders (and technically John Kasich...) to admit that they are done. It is time to move on to the general election between Hilary and the Donald. Not that I am excited to get THAT ball rolling.... but it does seem kind of ridiculous for Cruz to be picking a running mate?! Fiorina? Really.

Warm-Up:
Steady Pace Run, one mile
Warm-Up Super Set: Perform each set in order to complete a set. Two sets total. No rest between exercises.
Hand Release Push-Up, 15 repetitions
Strict Chin-Up, 8 repetitions
AbMat Butterfly Sit-Up, 15 repetitions
Strength: Complete each exercise in order to complete a set. Seven sets total. No rest between exercises.
80% 1-RM Bench Press, 5 repetitions
Captains of Crush Grip Trainers, 15 repetitions per hand
Metabolic Conditioning: perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Five sets total. No rest between exercises.
Dumbbell Fly, 20 repetitions
Axle Bar Curl, 15 repetitions
Burpee, 10 repetitions
Strict Chin-Up, 5 repetitions
Cool-Down:
400m Walk
Mobilty:
Chest and Shoulder Girdle Stretches

Have a Great Day!!

'Nova and the Heels Bring Home the Bracket Challenge Win!!

Today with Villanova blowing up the Oklahoma Sooners and the UNC Tar Heels polishing off the Syracuse Orange, I was able to pull off a win in our NCAA Bracket Challenge! That means I will be taken to dinner by the other two that did not win. Now, Rebecca is a medical student up to her eyeballs in debt and my friend is recently married with a child on the way. So I am only going to make them take me to Five Guys for my victory meal. Quality at a fair price!

Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute each.
Jumping Jack
AbMat Sit-Up
Hand Release Push-Up
Weight Training:
Bench Press, 5 sets of 2-6 repetitions
Axle Bar Curl, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dumbbell Fly, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dumbbell Hammer Curl, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Incline Parallette Push-Up, 5 sets of 20 repetitions
Captains of Crush Grip Trainer between each of the above sets, 15 repetitions per hand

Have a Great Day!!

NCAA Tournament and The Daily Workout

It is that time of year when the bracket comes out and the wagers begin. We have a three way bracket challenge going with the winner being taken to dinner by the two losers. The Witchita State Shockers hooked me up yesterday but the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes let me down today. A lot of basketball left to be played.

Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute each to complete a set. Three sets total. No rest between sets.
Jumping Jack
Hand Release Push-Up
Bicycle Crunch

Weight Training:
Bench Press, 5 sets of 5 repetitions
Axle Bar Curl, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dumbbell Fly, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dumbbell Hammer Curl, 3 sets 8-10 repetitions
Weighted Dip (Bodyweight +25lbs.), 5 sets of maximum repetitions

Superset: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. No rest between exercises. 
Dumbbell Renegade Row, 15 repetitions
AbMat Sit-Up, 30 repetitions

Captains of Crush Grip Trainers, 15 repetitions per hand between each of the above sets

Have a Great Day!!

Quick Workout Post

Workout:

Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute to complete a set. Two sets total. No rest between sets.

Jumping Jack

Hand Release Push-Up

AbMat Sit-Up

Weight Training:

Bench Press, 5 sets of 4-6 repetitions

Axle Bar Curl, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions

Dumbbell Renegade Row, 3 sets of 15 repetitions

Dumbbell Hammer Curl, 3 sets of 10 repetitions

Dumbbell Fly, 3 sets of 10 repetitions

Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. No rest between exercises. Five sets total.

EZ Bar Curl, 10 repetitions

Dip, 15 repetitions

Butterfly Sit-Up, 20 repetitions

Captains of Crunch Grip Trainers,15 repetitions between each of the above sets

Have a Great Day!!

Quick Post of the Evening Workout

It was a beautiful evening here in Tucson. My regular workout partner is headed into the field for a week, so it was a solo workout. I put on the new wireless headphones and had at it! Great workout.

Workout:
Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order from one minute each to complete a set. Three sets total. No rest between sets.
Ball Slam
AbMat Sit-Up

Weight Training:
Bench Press, 5 sets of 5 repetitions
Axle Bar Curl, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Weighted Dip, 5 sets if maximum repetitions
Dumbbell Hammer Curl, 3 sets of 4-8 repetitions
Super Set: Perform the next two exercises in order to complete a set. Five sets total. No rest between exercises.
Dumbbell Fly, 8-10 repetitions
Hand Release Push-Up, 25 repetitions

Captains of Crush Grip Trainers, 15 repetitions per hand between each of the above sets.

Have a Great Day!!

Avoided the Debate and Lifted Weights

I pride myself on staying on top of news and politics... but I could not bring myself to watch the GOP debate last night. If I never have to listen to Trump or Cruz again, it will be too soon. Instead, we had a great workout!

Workout:

Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute each to complete a set. Two sets total. No rest between sets.

Jumping Jack

TRX Biceps Curl

AbMat Sit-Up

Push-Up

Weight Training:

Bench Press, 5 sets 2-10 repetitions

Axle Bar Biceps Curl, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions

Weighted Dip, 5 sets of maximum repetitions

Dumbbell Hammer Curl, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions

Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Three sets total. No rest between sets.

Dumbbell Fly, 8-10 repetitions

Hand Release Push-Up, 30 repetitions

Captains of Crush Grip Trainer, 15 repetitions per hand after each of the above sets

Have a Great Day!!

Seasonal Goals and a Chest and Arms Circuit

It was a great day last time we did our chest workout. I have been training with a friend and co-worker that had set a goal in January to bench press 200 lbs. before the end of our spring season in May. He worked very hard all season, working out six days a week and the other day he was able to do his one repetition maximum at 200 lbs.!! It goes to show that when you set reasonable goals and train hard you can achieve! When we first started training together he struggled with a 135 lbs. bench press.

Today's quote is from Henry David Thoreau:

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."

Workout: Chest and Biceps
Circuit Training: Perform each exercise in order for one minute each to complete a set. One minute rest between sets. Three sets total.
Jumping Jack
Dip
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Captains of Crush Grip Trainer
Dumbbell Fly
Push-Up
Axle Bar Curl
AbMat Abdominal Crunch

Have a Great Day!