The Desk arrives!
So, one thing that Sam recommended was a standing desk. As we have the option at work I enquired, with results. Check this out, freshly installed ( by me ) today. A million thanks to Tracey for sorting this out for me!!!
Polar trouble
Problems exist with the Polar Heart rate Monitor. It works, it works really well. Very compatible with the Tech. But not compatible with me. The sensor strap has left me with, what I can only image is, Contact Dermatitis. One area on my chest is itching some four days after I last wore the device. […]
Check this out!
Yesterday evening I went to the gym. As usual, I started on the Cross Trainer. Then this happened – Exercise Level Reps Cross trainer 13 500 calories1:01:45 Assisted pull up 40 Kg ( 35 Kg ) 6 sets of 5 reps Triceps extension 40 Kg (35 Kg ) 6 sets of 5 reps Low row […]
New tech arrives
It arrived two days early. No complaint there. I figured it out, its quite clever. Well, it and the watch is. The watch uses the on-board HR sensor unless and activity is running, whereupon it will seek to use the external device. The new tech uses ECG technology rather than optical. The sensors are built […]
Saturday blast
Two parts to this. Clothing I encountered problems on Wednesday where I was getting cold in the legs. So I decided to go into town and find some long trousers. This didn’t exactly go to plan. In Sports Direct I discovered a brand called “Under Armour”, and really like it. So, as a result I […]
Got me some gear!
So I’m sat here this evening, feeling a bit sorry for myself, with the cold symptoms just under the surface. Then I remembered the problems I get with the watch and its HR sensor. I then remembered I had some Christmas pennies in Amazon. So I’ve gone and got me one of these. It’s a […]
A bad day
So, yesterday, as in Wednesday 29th, I went to the gym. Parts of me were saying this was a bad idea. I had a slight sore throat and I was beginning to feel feverish. I went anyway as I figured I might get warmed up and drive through it. How wrong was I? Trying out […]
A rest day, of sorts.
After last nights really great gym session the tech recommended 30 hours to recover. That counts out another gym visit tonight. So, as normal training was allowed (rather than high performance training) I did some reps with the barbell. Some rows, some curls and shoulder presses. The shoulder presses are my weakest exercise. I was […]
Big results to be had
Two events today. First I attended the Carl Todd Clinic for a progress update with Sam Boland. Sam advised me on the best course of action to address posture and pain issues that I was suffering. His treatment work set me on the course to building upper body strength and to adjust my posture accordingly. […]
Ouch!
So after a three day run of Gym sessions, I ended up with three days off. This evening I stopped that being four days. Don’t I know about it! Well, it was my fault for pushing the levels again. I shouldn’t compete with myself I know. Anyway, here’s what I managed. Exercise Level Reps Cross […]