Just listening to Bernie Sanders and Hilary Clinton is so much nicer than any of the GOP debates. They say things like "I am sorry, Senator but I do not agree" or "With all do respect Madam Secretary". They are often times disagreeing with each other but being polite and respectful. They also actually talk about issues instead of saying twenty second Rubio robot responses over and over or the ever popular Trump-isms like "We are going to win again. We are going to do so much winning, you will love it!"
Workout:
Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute each to complete a set. Two sets total. No rest between sets.
Ball Slam
Torso Twist
AbMat Sit-Up
Weight Training:
Sumo Deadlift to High Pull, 5 sets of 6-8 repetitions
Wide Grip Pull-Up, 5 sets of maximum repetitions
One Hand Wide Grip Dumbbell Snatch, 5 sets of 1-5 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. No rest between exercises. Five sets total.
Landmine Torso Twist, 10 repetitions
Kettlebell Swing, 15 repetitions
Medicine Ball Weighted Butterfly Sit-Up, 20 repetitions
Have a Great Day!!
Yesterday the media provided me with some amazing moments and I woke up this morning frustrated. First, I heard some amazing figures brought to us (unfortunately...) by the Supreme Court and the worst decision that they ever made: The Citizens United decision. This decision allowed unlimited confidential donations to Super PACs that despite what they may claim, go directly to supporting political candidates. This essentially puts our government up for sale to the highest bidder. Unless of course the Super PAC is supporting someone that is such a nut job that the American people see through them. The doughy, obnoxious, Canadian-born and very un-Presidential Ted Cruz's Super PAC has raised millions of dollars. I thought out loud, "There HAS to be a better way to use money than supporting this clown?" Then there was the release of Donald Trump's financial statement which included his net worth: $10 billion. I again thought out loud, "Trump has zero chance of winning the Presidency. There HAS GOT TO BE a better use of hundreds of millions of dollars than a failed Presidential publicity stunt?"
In the evening I watched the ESPY Awards. Among the highlights, stories of athletic achievement and acknowledging some of the world's greatest athletes there were unbelievable stories of hope and courage. The Jimmy V Award for Perseverance went to Devon and Leah Still. Devon is an NFL player for the Cincinnati Bengals and Leah is his 5 year-old daughter that has been battling cancer for over a year. Not surprisingly, Devon has not been able to focus on football during the past year. Though he could not perform on the field while worrying about his daughter, the Bengals have kept Still on their roster so that he can still collect a paycheck, have insurance and be by his child's side while she goes through a laundry list of brutal treatments. During his acceptance speech, among everything else that Still said that was moving he said that he will continue to battle for ALL children with cancer, because they are the real heroes and are worth more than "the 4% that the government gives y'all". Four percent?
Then Caitlyn Jenner won the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. Formerly Olympic Gold Medalist in the decathlon Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner is the final realization that Jenner lived an entire life to 60+ years old as a woman trapped in a man's body. Waves of paparazzi swarmed as Jenner began the transition to Caitlyn. I do not know how Jenner was able to handle it. During her acceptance speech, Jenner stated that "41% of transgender teens attempt suicide". What?! Forty-one percent?! What the...
It was just after breakfast today that I realized why I was upset. There are a lot of wealthy people on this planet pouring millions of dollars into the political campaigns of insane clowns that have no chance of winning the Oval Office. If a fraction of that money was spent to help the family of a child suffering through radiation treatments, wouldn't that be worthwhile? Or maybe providing the money needed for a transgendered teen that needs some help, guidance or counseling to keep them from hurting themselves? Wouldn't that be a much better use of those dollars?! Way more dollars than sense it seems in this world. Way more greed and desire for power than compassion. Perseverance and courage indeed.
Today's quote is from Jim Valvano:
"Don't Give Up. Don't ever give up."
Workout: Back
Warm-Up:
Jumping Jack, 50 repetitions
Trunk Twist, 25 repetitions
Bicycle Abdominal Crunch, 100 repetitions
Weight Training:
Deadlift, 5 sets of 5 repetitions
Weighted Pull-Up (Bodyweight +50lbs.), 3 sets maximum repetitions
Dumbbell Snatch, 3 sets of 5 repetitions
One Arm Bent-Over Dumbbell Row, 3 sets of 5 repetitions
Landmine Torso Twist, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Landmine T-Bar Row, 3 sets of 5 repetitions
Atlas Stone Lift to 48" Platform, 5 sets of 1 repetition
Have a Great Day!!
Do women DESERVE to be represented on the U.S. $10 bill? Of course they do. The only reason I think that they would not want to be is this: Men and money have been the primary causes of so many dumb ass, horrible, deceptive and devious things. When I make a list of the people that piss me off more than anyone else on this planet, there are only very greedy people, very evil people and very greedy evil people. They are all men. We will probably end up with someone very upstanding on the $10 bill like Eleanor Roosevelt and the reality is that it should be someone like Dick Cheney.
Today's quote is from Mahatma Gandhi:
"There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed."
Workout: Full Body Strongman Workout
Warm-Up:
Jumping Jack, 50 repetitions
Trunk Twist, 20 repetitions
GHD, 20 repetitions
AbMat Crunch, 50 repetitions
Weight Training:
Atlas Stone Lift to 48" Platform, 5 sets of 1 repetition
Weighted Keg Push Press, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Super Set: 3 sets total.
SISU Warhammer Swings, 10 repetitions per side
Tire Flips, 2 repetitions
100m Farmer's Carry, 3 sets of 1 repetition
50m Weighted Sled Drag, 3 sets of 1 repetition
Landmine Torso Twist, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
25m Weighted Sled Push, 3 sets of 1 repetition
Have a Great Day!!
