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I’m nearing a big deadline on a project right now so I’m not really working out so much. I’m still getting some exercise from working around the house when I get home but nothing too strenuous overall. I’ve cut back how much I’m eating to compensate, so now about 14 zone blocks.

Level 10 was going well. Then I hit 53 minutes and my legs decided they couldn’t keep up with the pace I wanted anymore. I should probably hold it at level 10 for awhile and start on the hand bike. That’s probably all about pain.

I walked about 3 miles yesterday but that doesn’t count. I haven’t made it to the gym since last Wednesday. Thursday I walked about 3 miles. Friday I ate way too much food. Saturday I recovered. Sunday was an off day in my workout plan. Monday I walked 3 miles though it’s usually an off […]

I just finished level 9 of the exercise bike. On to level 10.

I didn’t think I was goign to make it to the end of my cycle today. My legs were tired and I wanted to stop, but I just kept telling myself to go and see how it turns out. I finished level 8… barely.

So I learned that my slow reps aren’t as slow as the very slow reps that people say are good. I also read about a study that showed that all were good and the ones who trained for slow were better at slow motions with resistance and likewise for the other speeds, which makes sense. […]

It was hard but I completed an hour on level 7. Level 8 here I come!

Today’s workout I just wasn’t in the mood for it. I went through the motions and did most of the exercises but I didn’t push myself. I know some exercise is better than no exercise so I did what I could.

I was thinking about using the hand bike this morning but then I decided I needed to challenge my but to 60 minutes on the exercise bike. I completed level 6 on random with my increasing RPM throughout. I think I’m going to stick with the bike for awhile.

I told him about the slow reps and he suggested that I throw in super-slow reps (about 10 seconds) to keep the body on its toes. Then he got excited and decided it’s time for him to start with them again.