Ex Nihilo - Bamazav's training Log
Ex nihilo is latin for " out of nothing" or "from nothing." The events in my life over the past few weeks and the lay off from training for the last two weeks have allowed me to question and refocus much around me. In many ways, I am starting from nothing, ex nihilo. I am not blessed with great genetics and feel that I am physically starting from nothing, hence the name.
I will be running a hybrid of "Hypertrophy Specific Training" (HST) and P/RR/S for the next 8 weeks. After the initial 8 weeks, I will move to a strength training regimen for the next 8 weeks. When the initial 16 weeks are over, I will re-evaluate and begin the process over again.
Last week my wife and I traveled to Tuscaloosa to see our boys and to help them resettle. I have to admit, this has really shaken us all up. Being there was both good and bad. It was great to see Joshua and Daniel, but difficult to see the destruction. I have never seen devastation like that in my lifetime. Their apartment took a direct hit from the Tornado. Here is a before and after pic.
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Fit For the King cardio Night
Before everyone arrived for Fit For the King, I currently have them doing a modified Starting Strength routine, I was able to get some light cardio and abs in.
3 minutes, moderately steep resistance on recumbant bike
15 decline Crunches
10 - 45 degree hyperextensions
Finished the FFTK session with the class, and me, doing 4 minutes of stairs. 20 seconds on as fast as possible, 10 seconds rest. Everyone set some new personal bests and the HITT/Tabata stairs wore them out.
I hope to make this a more consistent part of my Tuesday and Thursday routine. I want more abs than Craig (Brackneyc) before late June. :D
Oh forgot, I spent time on the new Craigslist $40 Inversion Table. It feels great to stretch out and decompress.