Monthly Archives: November 2016
DAY 248: May not be a good idea to run everyday…
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNbzTAshad-/ Made a decision not to skip cardio on any day and did a long distance run today. Seems like I need to replace some cardio session with something else. Running everyday is quite strenuous to my legs and my … Continue reading
DAY 247: Lift, but don’t skip cardio
Did cardio and some lifting today. I am very proud of myself. Initially, I thought of running faster but my muscles are still sore from yesterday’s Muay Thai session. It prevented me from exerting too much. https://www.instagram.com/p/BNYmoZYB80B/ Reps Sets Exercise … Continue reading
DAY 246: Im glad I brought shin pads :D
Coach Pal gave us a warning last week. He’s gonna make us do shin blocks the next lesson and we are allowed to bring shin pads. I’m glad a heeded to the advice and brought my shin pads today. We … Continue reading
DAY 245: Holidays are best for workouts!
Have been going for back to back wedding banquets and due to the sudden increase in take of food, I have gained 1kg. 😦 And in 2 weeks’ time, I have another banquet. Really need to take my workouts a … Continue reading
DAY 243 & 244: Trying barbell squats for the first time; upper body training the next day
So my Secondary School class Monitor got hitched. Congrats Sheng Hui and Xiu Wen! Bless you all a blissful marriage, overflowing with love! As I will be there for the banquet, I didn’t have time for my run so I … Continue reading
DAY 242: 1 more kg for shoulder press
Added another kg for my barbell shoulder press as I was getting used to the previous weight. Certainly felt that it was more challenging but somehow I managed. Weighed myself today and found that I gained 1kg. Hopefully, it’s muscle … Continue reading
DAY 241: Muay Thai, psychomotor fail
Went for muay thai today and we practiced some new techniques: teep to front leg to stop opponent from moving forward and front leg inward roundhouse to stop opponent from moving forward. As the technique is a bit tough, we … Continue reading
DAY 239: Bringing more tension to the chest muscles
In the past, when I was serving in army, a fellow comrade who was bodybuilding taught me how to develop my chest muscles. His prescription was simple. Do 100 push ups everyday and when it becomes easy, do elevated push … Continue reading
DAY 238: Interval training; 10min sprint,5min slow jog. WHAT?!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BM3x-KPBzfN/?taken-by=strengthnspirit Had an awesome run today. I seriously think Runkeeper’s program is a bit crazy. Any sane mind would tell you that it is impossible to sprint for 10mins. Yet, for today’s running program, it told me to sprint for … Continue reading
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