Groundskeeperwillie's training log

[groundskeeperwillie]

Been to the gym today and spent just under 50 mins on the Cross Trainer (Eliptical). If it helps it's a Life Fitness 95xi and I use the 'Round the World' program set on level 12. This alters the resistance automatically, and according to the readout I'd burnt 825 calories by the time I'd done. Felt pretty good too!


gkw

[guru]

...and according to the readout I'd burnt 825 calories by the time I'd done.

Haha, if only we could trust those counters. Nevertheless, you must've burnt a lot of calories.

Felt pretty good too!

Now this is what's important.

[helm]

looking at your sig, I was just wondering how you got to a 50kg OHP after fighting 37.5 not that long ago. then I came here and was enlightened

good lifts, gkw!

[groundskeeperwillie]

@guru.

Haha, if only we could trust those counters. Nevertheless, you must've burnt a lot of calories

I would like to think that if it is reading wrong, it reads on the low side!

Now this is what's important.

Damn straight dude

@helm. It's better this way dude, but OHP still sucks balls!


gkw

[AD69]

Good work GKW, still progressing.

On the diet, it may be something that takes longer. I think that increasing calories can cause the body to shift its energy into processing the food, making you feel more lethargic (like needing a sleep after a big meal). I think with consistent calorie intake and regular lifting the body will adjust accordingly and you'll feel better.

[groundskeeperwillie]

Cheers AD. At the moment I'm going to continue as I am, but if I do start to feel low on energy again, then a few more calories can be added to see if that's where the problem is.


gkw

[groundskeeperwillie]

Workout A
Squats: 87.5kg 5,5,5,5,5 (no belt)
Bench: 70kg 5,5,5,5,5
BOR: 60kg 5,5,5,5,5
Press up: BW+20kg 5,5,5
Reverse Crunch: 3 x 12 (with straight legs)

Sq: I got 'em, all 25 and no belt.
Bench: Only just but 5 x 5 so adding 2.5kg next time.
BOR: Crap form in order to complete them . Needs to be better than this before moving on.
PU: See below .
RC: Jebus these burrrnnn!

This is for bluestreak (as per our deal), oggynosh because he posts vids for all to see, the people who have been following my log, and everyone else who's bothered. I struggled a bit getting the straps of the rucksack on, but this was set 2. Enjoy!

[bluestreak]

Damn, you made those push ups look real easy. Good job mate. I still have a hard time with regular push ups! I'll take some video of my push ups sometime soon.

I see you're not using the belt. Must feel good knowing you do a big squat without the belt.

Keep going strong, you're doing great.

[groundskeeperwillie]

Thanks bluestreak, I only use the belt if I think I need it, but tonight I felt OK. As for your push-ups, you're about three inches taller than me so you've got a lot farther to go down, that's what makes them harder!

gkw

[groundskeeperwillie]

Not going to be around for a few days now, so next workout will be Tuesday next week. Have a good weekend and stay strong!


gkw

[helm]

nice push-ups. and good thing that you don't need that belt anymore!

btw, your little home gym really does have something of groundskeeper willie's shack
in a recent episode they revealed his real name to be Dr. William MacDougal, if you care at all

[KIB]

+20kg in that backpack? Nice!
Great vid, GKW. And big congrats for dropping the belt from your squats! Your abs will thank you as they get stronger from all the flexing.

[markg]

Hi gkw,
Just read your log mate. Looks like you're a strong chap! I think the odd twinge or muscle strain comes with the territory but it's good when these things get better and you can power on through your workouts. That OHP is huge. I'm back at my previous fail weight of 45kg next week.
Keep it up,
Mark.

[Mouse]

Not far off the 100's on that squat gkw
Pressups looked good and solid (nice gloves )

Keep it going

[AD69]

Nice push-ups GKW! Going to have to see about getting a backpack from an army surplus store, as don't think mine will hold 20kg.