I don’t care about maximising gainz, so good to know that it’s not wasted effort if I did something once a week
Actually- I would much rather be out on the bike (or at karate, or even running… ), but I am convinced that it’ll be better for me in the long run if I build and maintain an adequate level of strength/ conditioning and flexibility. …also convinced that this will mean I’ll actually get more out of the pursuits that I get more enjoyment from Not sure what “adequate” is, but I know it’s more than I have at the moment
My goal at the moment is to be able to do the KB workout I’ve been doing with a 16kg KB.
My weight is down slightly from start of the year (~10.75 stone to ~10.5) and I look leaner (although probably leaner than my waist measurement would suggest, which hasn’t gone down that much- maybe 0.5 inch or so) and more muscle condition (which wasn’t hard ).
Back at the physio today- good progress strengthening the muscles that should help my knee cope with my chosen activities. My knee’s definitely not been as aggravated by karate or cycling the last couple of weeks. Even when I noticed it the next day there’s been no pain at rest and no pain/discomfort when going up and down stairs. Progression with new resistance band exercises to help both cycling and karate. Possible we might get to the point that my knee is no issue whatsoever, but at worst it should be a minor niggle when I overdo things. Basically I should be sensible.
He said that many of the resistance band exercises that he gave me way back when I first saw him were now irrelevant because I wasn’t fat. Diplomatically, but I’ve seen him for so long he’s got a good sense of what he can and can’t say to me so not that diplomatically
Fucking uncomfortable all over from karate last night. I feel like there isn’t a single muscle in my body that didn’t get worked.
Forced myself to do it- possible marginally better than last week but still wasted by the end. Certainly no worse than last week. Time for a rest week I think. I felt rotten yesterday and I think it was just from pushing myself, since I felt better this morning.
I’ve been thinking a bit about my strength goals. I want to be “strong enough” but how strong is that?
I found this article. What do people think of the benchmarks and how long do you think it would realistically take to get to e.g. level 1 (from a reasonably fit but no strength training base)? Appreciate there’s a good chance that’s essentially impossible to answer
I think the vital point made in the article is whether additional strength is needed or just wanted. It’s a tough process, especially as you get older so it needs an imperative that is pretty compelling.
I guess even the lowest level is still their benchmark for someone that’s looking to compete at a high level, albeit in a less strength-dependent sport. I guess the benchmarks for the non-competitive would be lower?
I will stop when I have taken off 2 stone. I have another 4 weeks to go to achieve that goal.
I’m getting fitter and stronger (weights) which can’t be a bad thing.
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