Monday April 9th 1 hour workout. Kept with the plan to increase my running distance for "Day-1" this week. Increased distance close to 400 yards (300-400). However, run-time didn't seem to change much (only a minute or two). I kept looking at my watch thinking I'd have a longer running time and nada...close to same time. Bodyweight portion didn't go quit so smoothly according to plan. The place where I usually go was occupied so I wasn't able to complete my full routine as usual.
However, I did complete 2 sets of chin-ups, 4 on each set, 2 sets of triceps presses, 12 each set, and 2 sets of push-ups. Pull-ups were skipped but I managed to find an alternate device, a tree trunk, to pull myself up to complete 1 set.
I walked to an open field to practice the handstand. I tried this without utilizing a tree with primary goal to not move backwards and maintain a stable pose; this worked. I did not move or walk backwards this time and was able to do a mini push-up (for about a second). I'm still not able to maintain a full extention in the handstand for longer than a second so will have to work on that. Goal for next time: Focus on tightening my chest/shoulders/abs/glutes and thinking "stay still."
Tried the headstand again and felt as though I could hold the pose for a much more extended time period. Much much easier and stable. Had to stop because I could feel the veins in my head and neck getting bigger (don't think I was breathing). Next time need to focus on my breathing more while in headstand and relaxing. All in all a great workout. Temp was in upper 50's, cool and great for outdoor workout.
However, I did complete 2 sets of chin-ups, 4 on each set, 2 sets of triceps presses, 12 each set, and 2 sets of push-ups. Pull-ups were skipped but I managed to find an alternate device, a tree trunk, to pull myself up to complete 1 set.
I walked to an open field to practice the handstand. I tried this without utilizing a tree with primary goal to not move backwards and maintain a stable pose; this worked. I did not move or walk backwards this time and was able to do a mini push-up (for about a second). I'm still not able to maintain a full extention in the handstand for longer than a second so will have to work on that. Goal for next time: Focus on tightening my chest/shoulders/abs/glutes and thinking "stay still."
Tried the headstand again and felt as though I could hold the pose for a much more extended time period. Much much easier and stable. Had to stop because I could feel the veins in my head and neck getting bigger (don't think I was breathing). Next time need to focus on my breathing more while in headstand and relaxing. All in all a great workout. Temp was in upper 50's, cool and great for outdoor workout.
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