M3:D13 You've got to eat! - Fitness Exposé

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Today was a cardio only day and I enjoyed my time. I originally started out with the idea that I would be doing a PACE session on the treadmill, but I quickly changed plans when my left thigh was feeling crampy. Instead of doing the PACE session, I decided to go for a longer period and do steady state for 45 minutes. More in the workout log area.

This week is going to be intense on the nutrition front as I have to increase my calories in preparation for my clean bulk. I've been frequenting various forums and asking questions so that I can really narrow down my bulking plan. I believe that alot of my fat burning issues will be solved by adding muscle to my frame. Muscle assists with burning fat, so carrying more muscle is definitely desireable when you are trying to burn off excess fat.

I've been reading alot about social networking lately. It seems that this is something we must all just get used to. It is the way of the future for sure. I've also been taking some online marketing classes that have gotten me pumped up.

Tomorrow is my lower body workout and I'm pumped. I'm planning to really push the limits of what I've been doing. I plan to hit it extra hard tomorrow and begin getting my body ready for the torture it is going to face during my bulking cycle. Watch this blog tomorrow for a discussion of that workout session.

Week Begins 5/18/2008
	Sun	Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Cycle spot	HC	LC	LC	LC	HC	LC	LC
M1 *	5:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	5:30 a.m.
M2 *	8:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	8:30 a.m.
M3 *	11:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	11:30 a.m.
M4 *	2:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	2:30 p.m.
M5 *	5:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	5:30 p.m.
M6 *	7:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	7:30 p.m.
Weights *	N/A	Lift	Lift	N/A	Lift	N/A	LIFT
Cardio *	AM	N/A	N/A	AM	N/A	AM	AM
Abs *	N/A	FYA	FYA	N/A	FYA	FYA	N/A
Water *	240 oz
Post-workout nutrition *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pre-sleep nutrition *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vitamins/Supplements *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accountability *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cals within 5% (+/-) *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Target Cals	3400	3400	3000	2400	2700	3400	3800
Cals	3309
Ratios (C/P/F)	30/50/20
Target Ratios (C/P/F)	30/50/20	30/50/20	20/60/20	10/70/20	10/70/20	30/50/20	40/40/20
Total Completed	15
Total Possible	15
Mission 2 Total Complete	120
Mission 2 Total Possible	120
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

As stated above, I was originally planning a PACE cardio session on the treadmill but switched to steady state due to a muscle cramp. What I did was put the incline up to 6.0 and then slowly increased the speed of the treadmill to get my heart rate up above 80%. I then maintained that level for 45 minutes. I enjoyed the “walk” as I listened to Pro Bodybuilding Weekly on my MP3 player. It was an enjoyable cardio session for me!

Knowledge is key when you hit the gym because it enables you to change things up on the fly when necessary. Knowing several different ways to hit your calves will help you if the calf machine you need is crowded. Just go on to another good calf exercise!