Kaine and Pence.... and the Workout

I know that these two guys are politically polar opposites.... Folks don't get any more conservative than Mike Pence and Tim Kaine is a true, blue Democrat. There are a couple of things that they have in common.... both seem very polite, considerate and level-headed. I also feel really sorry for both of them: They are both on tickets with the most unpopular Presidential candidates of all time. I hope that they both have snorkels so that they can breathe as they are dragged through the mud between now and November!

Warm-Up:
Steady Pace Cardio, 20 minutes
Weight Training:
Strict Overhead Barbell Press, 5 sets of 4-6 repetitions
Barbell Shrug, 5 sets of 4-8 repetitions
Axle Bar Skull Crusher, 5 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Front Plate Raise, 5 sets of 15 repetitions
Triceps Cable Push-Down, 5 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Cable Side Raise, 5 sets of 8-12 repetitions per side
Triceps Dip Machine, 5 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Cable High to Low Wood Chopper, 3 sets of 15 repetitions per side

Have a Great Day!!

Rafael Nadal: The Old Young Guy! Full Body Workout!

Happy 29th birthday, Rafael! Nadal turns 29 years old today and has once again made it to the French Open Quarterfinals. I hope that Rafa has enjoyed his ride because he is now what I like to refer to as "old young". Starting next year, at 30 years old Nadal will be what I refer to as "young old".  A lot of athlete's in non-contact sports really hit their stride in their 30s, but recovery does not come as quickly from injury and you can start to lose a step or two. But, turning 30 gives you instant credibility: You survived your 20s!!! Enjoy the ride while you can, Nadal! Happy Birthday and I hope you win your TENTH French Open?!

Today's quote is from Teddy Roosevelt:

"The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits."

Workout: Full Body Workout
Warm-Up: Perform each exercise for one minute each.
Jump Rope
Trunk Twist
GHD
AbMat Crunch
Weight Training: 60 seconds rest between sets.
50m Weighted Sled Drag, 4
(Primary muscles worked: Rectus femoris)
Barbell Upright Row, 4 sets of 8 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Upper trapezius, deltoids and biceps brachii)
Deadlift, 4 sets of 8 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Erector spinae group, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris)
Weighted Dips (Bodyweight +50lbs.), 4 sets of 8 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Pectoralis major, anterior deltoids, triceps brachii)
Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension, 4 sets of 8 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Triceps brachii)
Slam Ball Wood Choppers, 4 sets of 8 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and obliques)

Have a Great Day!!