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M3:D13 You’ve got to eat!

May 26, 2008 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment

First, I hope you enjoy the new look of my blog posts.  I've been thinking this through for some time now and have decided that this is the way to go.  Comment this post and let me know what you think of the new look on the post itself.

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!

 

How do you pass time during steady state cardio sessions?  Comment this post to answer the question.

 

 
 

Mission 1, Day 13: The end is near…in more ways than one!

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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About Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT

Mike is a passionate bodybuilder, NPC Competitor and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer who is always looking for ways to do things better. He also has a passion for correcting the misinformation that is prevalent in the bodybuilding and fitness industry today. Mike is currently working on his first eBook, Get Back to Lifting, which is scheduled to be released soon. He is also working on a second book, The Average Guy's Supplement Guide, that is scheduled to be released the end of 2016.

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