Thursday, October 13, 2011

Work Day Gym Session 13/10/2011

Work Day Gym Session 13/10/2011

I got into the gym at 12:30 pm and got off the gym about 1:45 pm.

Total time spent in the gym = 1 hour 15 minutes

My workout routine is as follows:

Standing overhead barbell press:
2x10 @ 20kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x8 @ 40kg
1x7 @ 50kg
1x7 @ 55kg
* Failed at the last repetition for 55kg lift.

Barbell rows:
2x10 @ 20kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 50kg
2x10 @ 60kg

Plate raise:
2x10 @ 5kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 10kg
1x10 @ 15kg
1x10 @ 20kg

Tricep pull-downs - fixed weight:
2x10 @ 27kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 41kg
1x10 @ 48kg
1x10 @ 55kg

Leg curls - fixed weight:
2x10 @ 30kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 40kg
1x10 @ 45kg
1x10 @ 50kg

30 mins on the exercise bike @ effort level = 2
1 mins on the exercise bike @ effort level = 1 for cool-down
* Resulted in approximately 185 calories burned and 9.3km cycled.

I have somewhat recover from what I had yesterday. I will push for another gym session tomorrow and will do some short distance jogging on Saturday and Sunday.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Work Day Gym Session 11/10/2011

Work Day Gym Session 11/10/2011

I got into the gym about 12:30 pm and I got off the gym about 1:45 pm.

Total time spent in the gym = 1 hour 15 minutes

My workout routine is as follows:

Inclined barbell benchpress:
2x10 @ 20kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x8 @ 50kg
1x8 @ 60kg
1x8 @ 65kg

Standing barbell bicep curls:
2x10 @ 12.5kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x8 @ 22.5kg
1x8 @ 27.5kg
1x8 @ 32.5kg

Skullcrushers:
2x10 @ 12.5kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 27.5kg
1x10 @ 32.5kg
1x10 @ 37.5kg

Lat-pulldown - fixed weight:
2x10 @ 30kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 45kg
1x10 @ 50kg
1x10 @ 55kg

Pectoral fliers - fixed weight:
2x10 @ 26kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 31kg
1x10 @ 36kg
1x10 @ 41kg

30 mins on the exercise bike @ effort level = 2
1 mins on the exercise bike @ effort level = 1 for cool-down
* Resulted in approximately 175 calories burned and 9.8km cycled.

I don't feel well lately. I reckon it might be partially due to exercising excessively. Nonetheless, I will push for 4 times gym session this week.

Weekend Non Gym Session 09/10/2011

Weekend Non Gym Session 09/10/2011

I woke up fairly early today, about 8:30 am. Prior to having breakfast, I decided to give my dog ("Little Footie") a walk in the park.

I got to the park about 9:10 am and the entire ordeal lasted about 40 minutes. This was because it started to rain about 11:00 am or so.

The statistic for the walk is as follows:

Sunday 09/10/2011, light cardio session (Morning)
40 mins walking with Little Foot around the park for6 times
* Resulted in 130 calories burned and about 3.6km walked (estimated)

I am planning to hit the gym tomorrow as I strive to be more consistent in my workout frequencies.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Weekend Gym Session 08/10/2011

Weekend Gym Session 08/10/2011

I had to attend a briefing this morning. Since this briefing ended early, I decided to hit the gym. I got into the gym about 11:45pm and got out of the gym at 1:30 pm.

Total time spent at the gym = 1 hour 45 minutes

My workout routine is as follows:

Full squats:
2x8 @ 60kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x7 @ 90kg
1x7 @ 95kg
1x6 @ 100kg
*Increased the repetition for lighter squats.

Plate raise:
2x10 @ 5kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 10kg
2x10 @ 15kg

Bench dips:
5x10 @ body weight

Tricep pull-downs - fixed weight:
2x10 @ 27kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 36kg
1x10 @ 41kg
1x10 @ 48kg

Low row - fixed weight:
2x10 @ 35kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 45kg
1x10 @ 50kg
1x10 @ 55kg

45 mins on the exercise bike @ effort level = 2
1 mins on the exercise bike @ effort level = 1 for cool-down
* Resulted in approximately 284 calories burned and 13.95km cycled.

I am happy that I was able to pull three gym sessions this week. However, I would want to do another tomorrow if I am able to allocate 2-3 hours for another gym session.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Work Day Gym Session 05/10/2011

Work Day Gym Session 05/10/2011

I got into the gym at 12:15 pm and got off the gym about 1:45 pm.

Total time spent in the gym = 1 hour 30 mins

Flat barbell benchpress:
2x10 @ 20kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x8 @ 60kg
1x8 @ 70kg
1x8 @ 75kg
*Good poundage for my benchpress, getting closer to 80kg.

Standing Barbell Bicep Curls:
2x10 @ 12.5kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 22.5kg
1x10 @ 27.5kg
1x10 @ 32.5kg

Lat-pull down - fixed weight:
2x10 @ 30kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 40kg
1x10 @ 45kg
1x10 @ 50kg

Pectoral fliers - fixed weight:
2x10 @ 18kg for warm-up and cool-down
1x10 @ 30kg
1x10 @ 35kg
1x10 @ 40kg

25 mins on the treadmill @ speed = 8.0 kmph and gradient = 0.0%
5 mins on the treadmill @ speed = 9.0 kmph and gradient = 0.0%
1 min on the treadmill @ speed = 4.2 kmph and gradient = 0.0% for cool-down
* Resulted in approximately calories burned and 4.1km jogged.

I have done two gym sessions for this week, I will have to do two or more gym sessions to keep up with the frequency. I have scheduled for another gym session during lunch time tomorrow.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Work Day Gym Session 03/10/2011

Work Day Gym Session 03/10/2011

I got into the gym about 12:30 pm and got off the gym about 2:00 pm.

Total time spent in the gym = 1 hour 30 minutes

My workout routine is as follows:

55 mins on the treadmill @ speed = 8.0 kmph and gradient = 0.0%
5 min on the treadmill @ speed = 6.0 kmph and gradient = 0.0% for cool-down
* Resulted in approximately 670 calories burned and 7.6km jogged.

I was quite surprised that I was able to do a55 minutes jog straight. I will have to pull another gym session tomorrow.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Weekend Non Gym Session 02/10/2011

Weekend Non Gym Session 02/10/2011

I woke up fairly early today, about 9 am. I went out for breakfast with my mum. Upon finishing my breakfast, I decided to give my dog ("Little Footie") a walk in the park.

I got to the park about 10:20 am and the entire ordeal lasted about 40 minutes. This was because it started to rain about 11:00 am or so.

The statistic for the walk is as follows:

Sunday 02/10/2011, light cardio session (Morning)
40 mins walking and jogging with Little Foot around the park for7 times
* Resulted in 150 calories burned and about 3.6km walked (estimated)

I am planning to hit the gym tomorrow as I strive to be more consistent in my workout frequencies.