Ted Cruz took a huge political risk last night, clearly aiming for the Presidency in 2020. In a speech at the Republican National Convention, Ted Cruz laid out conservative values and near the end, when given the chance to support and endorse Donald Trump, chose to tell voters to "vote their conscience for candidates up and down the ticket". Cruz was booed off the stage.
If Trump loses this election badly, Ted will be able to say, "See you should have voted for me!" But almost any other outcome is the end of Ted Cruz. If Trump wins, I think that he will crush Ted for his lack of loyalty. But the worst outcome for Ted Cruz will be a close victory by Hilary. First, the Democrats will hold the White House for four more years. Secondly and more importantly, if Cruz pulls votes away from Trump, Donald will have the built in excuse for the loss and the Republicans will blame Cruz. I guess, the only positive there for Ted will feed his narcissism: a giant "Screw You Trump" by keeping him out of the Oval Office.
Warm-Up:
Steady State Cardiorespiratory Training, 20 minutes
Weight Training:
Bench Press, 5 sets of 5 repetitions
Preacher Curl, 5 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Pec-Deck Machine, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
One Hand, High Cable Curl, 5 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Decline Bench, 5 sets of 5 repetitions
Dumbbell Hammer Curl, 5 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Captains of Crush Grip Trainer, 15 repetitions per hand after 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 "Grate" Day!!
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!!
I wonder if Trump had finished first in Iowa if he would be so impressed with Cruz finishing #2?! What am I talking about? I don't need to wonder.... I KNOW he would be gloating and rubbing everyone's nose in his victory. I am not excited about Ted Cruz by any stretch of the imagination... but at least Trump isn't all over the news today! What a nice break!
Workout:
Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute each to complete a set. Three sets total. No rest between sets.
Jump Squat
TRX Row
AbMat Sit-Up
Weight Training:
Super Set: Perform the next two exercise in order to complete a set. No rest between exercises. Five sets total.
SISU Warhammer Swing, 15 repetitions per side
Tire Flip, 4
Deadlift, 5 sets of 1-5 repetitions
Bent-Over Dumbbell Row, 5 sets of 4-6 repetitions
One Arm Dumbbell Snatch, 5 sets of 1-5 repetitions per side
Cannonball Pull-Up, 5 sets maximum repetitions
Have a Great Day!!
Ted Cruz took a huge political risk last night, clearly aiming for the Presidency in 2020. In a speech at the Republican National Convention, Ted Cruz laid out conservative values and near the end, when given the chance to support and endorse Donald Trump, chose to tell voters to "vote their conscience for candidates up and down the ticket". Cruz was booed off the stage.