I don’t know about you, but I don’t like working out for a long time. I get bored or my recovery takes a hit. That happened to me this week.
After following Les Mills Combat for two weeks, I ended up feeling really fatigued. I didn’t have the energy to really do much.
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WOD: Weekly Log 12-23-2012
Monday
Swam for 1 hour
Tuesday
T-bar Deadlifts 3×3
Les Mills Combat 30
Wednesday
Pull-ups 3×3
HIIT 1: Power
Thursday
Les Mills Power Kata 45
Friday
Rest day
Saturday
Deadlifts
1×3 (50#)
1×3 (63#)
3×3 (85#)
Les Mills Combat 30 Live
Sunday
Les Mills Combat 30
If you want to strengthen your feet for barefoot running or because you sit at a desk all day, then there are exercises out there for you. From the pencil pickup to the towel crunch.
A simple exercise that will help strengthen your feet, is walking tippy toed. Ever notice how small children seem to walk on their toes whenever possible? Seems like they know something we don’t.
Here is a good article I found for you that lists quite a few exercises. Enjoy!
WOD: Weekly Log 12-16-2012
-If you want to know one way to integrate bodyweight and barbell training, then take a look at this article.
Integrating Bodyweight and Barbell training
-Wondering why people like working out with kettlebells?
-Can swimming help with weight loss?
Fitness Basics: Swimming Is for Everyone
-Hungry and can’t wait until dinner time?
Snacks: How they fit into your weight-loss plan
I first came across Les Mills Body Combat on YouTube and I can honestly say that I liked it from the start. It mixes different fighting styles, like boxing, karate, muay tai, taekwondo and capeoira, with upbeat music.
WOD: Weekly log 12-9-2012
Is it strictly for aesthetic reasons? Do you only care about what you look like or is there more to it than that? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to be healthier and what is your definition of healthier? Only once you figure that out can you truly put together a program that will help you reach your goals.
Here is some good information I ran across this week. Links will open in a new window. Enjoy!
-The top 9 most important foods to buy organic: Get the scoop here
-Practical advice for the out of shape prepper: Get the scoop here
-Get your body ready for survival: Get the scoop here
Secrets of Military Fitness is now available at the Amazon Kindle store. Find inside the guide: 21 techniques the military uses to get their members in shape.