Category Archives: Cycle 1 – 2012

As a make-up, I went to the gym today before lunch and did four sets each of the following: Cable Curls Standing Alternate Dumbbell Curls Life Fitness Bicep Curls Tricep Rope Extension Icarian Tricep Extension Seated Dumbbell Tricep Extension Ab Coaster This … Continue reading →

It’s the next to last day in this cycle and I’m in a bad place. Yesterday was supposed to be a “Arms”day at the gym.  However, I had a draining day at work – in meetings from 9:30 AM to … Continue reading →

I was supposed to go to the gym last night.  But, I had a long and hard day in the office.  And, I was in no mood to deal with the crowd at the gym that’s usually there on a … Continue reading →

Because of the cold, and my knee, I decided to only run a 5K today.  (For the record, it was 28° F with a RealFeel® temp of 11° F when I left the house.) I didn’t make it.  At the … Continue reading →

I went to the gym at 7 PM tonight and did four sets each of the following: Cable Curls Hammer Strength Rows Cable Wide Grip Pull-downs Low Cable Rows Life Fitness Biceps Curls Icarian Camber Curls Ab Coaster The gym … Continue reading →

I have a dentist appointment today (for a cleaning) and am working from home.  So, I hit the gym at 7:30 AM before starting my work day.  While there, I did four sets each of the following: Hammer Strength Shrugs … Continue reading →

I have a Little League coaches meeting tonight after work.  (Yes, it’s starting already.)  So, I hit the gym this morning before work.  While there, I did four sets each of the following: Tricep Rope Extension Bench Press Hammer Strength … Continue reading →

I went for a run this morning before work.  I had no idea how it would turn out – given my recent toe and running issues.  But, I decided to give it a try using my new plan. So, I … Continue reading →

I went to the gym after dinner this evening and did four sets each of the following: Cable Curls Standing Alternate Dumbbell Curls Life Fitness Bicep Curls Tricep Rope Extension Icarian Tricep Extension Seated Dumbbell Tricep Extension Ab Coaster Lately, it’s been … Continue reading →

The first month of this new cycle is now complete. After work, and dinner, I went to the gym and did four sets each of the following: Hammer Strength Shrugs Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Leg Press Icarian Leg Curls Life … Continue reading →

Today would have been an easy day to skip.  Long day at work.  No sleep last night.  Wanted to watch House on TV after dinner.  But, I went to the gym anyway after dinner and did four sets each of … Continue reading →

Whatever happened in yesterday’s disaster, I’m feeling it today.  My legs are very sore.  (Big toe still hurts too!)  So, it’s good that today is a rest day. I am now four weeks into the new plan – with three … Continue reading →

Today was supposed to be a “Total Body with Dumbbells” workout. But, I was dead tired after work.  And, it was raining out – and I felt cold and damp.  Also, I wanted to watch American Idol with my kids.  … Continue reading →

After dinner, and a stressing day in the office, I decided to lay down on the couch at 7:15 PM.  And, I told my wife “If I don’t get up by seven-twenty-five, wake me up.” Sure enough, I fell asleep.  … Continue reading →

I went to the gym before dinner this evening and did four sets each of the following: Bench Press Hammer Strength Rows Cable Curls Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press Seated Dumbbell Tricep Extension Memo to self:  Avoid the gym at 5:30 … Continue reading →