AMRAP Hurts

So Tuesday I did As Many Rounds As Possible of:

Thusters, 5 Reps

Hang Powercleans, 7 reps

Sumo Deadlift High-pull, 10 reps.

I used 70# for the lifts (2x35# dumbells). The two places that were really worked were my hamstrings and my forearms/grip. By the end, both places were screaming. After the workout, I went inside and took an ice bath, with the water slightly over the top of my legs. Definitely worth it. I was still sore the next day, but not nearly as sore as I would have been without it.

Wednesday, I simply went to my class at Unity Martial Arts. We spent most of the hour long class working on applications for all of the material we've learned. I really enjoyed it because it gave me a chance to figure out how the movements we learn as part of our katas might work in the real world.

Today looks like it'll be a scaled version of Nate. And some grocery shopping.

Tuesday Fun

Did Nicole today (AMRAP-Run 400, Max Rep Pull-Ups). It was a pretty tough workout. I actually came off the bar during the third round because of callous and tearing issues. Instead of quitting, I just taped up my right hand and went back at it.

I managed to complete 5 rounds. Pull ups looked like: 12, 9, 5 (hand issue), 7, 4. I wanted to do more, but I just ran out of time. The pull ups felt pretty good, except for my grip. I used plenty of hip for the kipping pull up.

Tomorrow will be difficult. The wife is going to be late, so I'll have to do something at home.

Weekend Report and Tuesday's Workout

Took it easy this weekend and didn't do much. My knees have been a bit sore because of the back stance in some of the new Cuong Nhu katas. I've taken to icing them a bit to help with the soreness. I went to class on Saturday and we worked on push hands, as well as the beginnings of sparring. All this after we went through several of our katas first to warm up. I definitely need to work on my katas, since I stumbled through some of the katas during the workout.

Sunday was more of a rest and recovery day for the legs. I did do a little weight lifting (very little actually). Basically 3x6 presses (sitting on balance ball), 3x6 bench press (back on a balance ball) and 4x5 pull ups. This, as well as some stretching, were all the athletic endeavors for Sunday.

Didn't do much Monday evening either. I planned to get out, but I dilly dallied around the house instead.

Today I'm back at it hard. The WOD is "Nicole."

Monday Report

I took it pretty easy this weekend. I had my first green stripe test at Unity Martial Arts on Saturday. Part of the test was a "stamina" portion. This focused on whether we could do a certain number of push ups, lunges and punches from rectangular stance. This wasn't too difficult, but they did it at the start of the test to kind of wear me out a bit before the knowledge portion of the test. The test was made a little more difficult because I was still feeling a little under the weather.

Sunday I decided to take things easy. I read and napped mostly. By the end of the day, I started feeling quite a bit better. I think I did the right thing.

Today, Monday, was a good workout day. I spent about 30 minutes warming up, including some work on my jump rope. Then I did a scaled version of Cindy. Did 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups and 15 squats, AMRAP in 15 minutes. Only managed to get through 9 rounds in that time frame. Tough workout. I'm glad I did it. Thought about doing the full Cindy, but I didn't think I had it in me.

Funny thing about the workout. I've had problems with my pull ups, so I expected that to be an issue. Instead, my pull-ups were fine. Instead, my push ups were what sucked! I guess it's time I worked on a new goat.

Nate Tried to Kick My Butt

Well, I managed to get through Nate. I had to modify it a bit more, since I couldn't even get the seated muscle ups working. Instead, I used the squat muscle up progression movement. I probably should have increased the number of reps as well, but I left it at 2.

In the 15 minutes I had for the workout, I managed to get through 12 complete rounds. I almost got 13, but got caught with 4 kettlebell swings left. Dang!

Tomorrow, Pull Ups!!!

As Many Rounds As Possible in 20 Minutes = Ouch!

Today, the plan is to hit as many rounds as possible of

10 Thrusters
10 Pull Ups
10 Sumo Deadlift High Pulls

What does this mean? It means I'll be gasping and laying on the ground at the end of it all. I'll try to use a weight that is doable for me, something that doesn't have me struggling just to complete the lifts. Also, the pull ups will definitely be kipping pull ups, as these are just faster.

However, I've already noticed benefits from the consistent workouts. I don't get as hot while I'm standing around outdoors. Also, I'm able to actually move pretty quickly when I have to. For instance, yesterday I was running a bit late after work to pick up the offspring. So, instead of just walking to the parking lot (about 1/2 a mile), I ended up jogging/running for the truck. The cool thing was, I wasn't out of breath like I used to be.

Yeah, I may still suck and not be in good shape, but I'm getting there.