First Measurements and Workout Video

Hello again


So tomorrow, brings first 'serious' week of Project X
Which is my experiments and program, to get firstly myself into shape, by testing and trying a few different methods of training and nutrition.

As this is all about change, one of the first things I needed to do, was take measurements and photos, which in this case I changed to a video (see below)

If you do set out on a health gain, weight or fat loss program, you should always take measurements, 'before' photos etc. You don't need to show them to anyone, but they will help you see your progress, what is working or what you may need to work a bit more on.

Plus when you do get the results you want, you'll be delighted to see the results next to each other.

Remember you, hopefully, should never be able to take these photos again, because your body will never be here again.

Here is my video and my measurements

Measurements were as follows
WEIGHT - 78.8Kg
NECK 39cm
SHOULDERS 120cm
BACK/CHEST 97cm
UPPER ARM L- 29cm R- 29.5cm FLEXED L- 35cm R- 36cm
FOREARM - L- 28cm R- 28.5cm
WRIST L- 18cm R- 18cm
WAIST - 90cm
HIPS - 95cm
THIGHS L- 54cm R- 54cm
CALVES - L 35cm R- 36cm
ANKLE L- 21cm R- 21.5cm

We'll see how these all, well most of them change over the coming weeks.

WORKOUT

I also completed a workout, testing myself, just to find out where I was fitness wise, it was certainly very testing, but I got through it (just) and have added a video of the first and last sets below.

The workout, worked strength, endurance and cardio, my heart rate was at 175bpm at one point.

This consisted of 5 pull ups, 5 presses, 10 Squats and 10 Swings x 10 sets (Presses, Squats and Swings, with 2 x 20kg kettlebells) 90 seconds rest between sets
For those that like weight information
I pulled 3940kg
Pressed 2000kg
Squatted 4000kg
Swung 4000kg
A total of 13940kg
I never really look at this, but I know some people like to see the total at the end, so I have added it in.


Who says you can't get your heart rate up, whilst doing weights ??

Videoing your workouts is a really good way to check your technique is good all the way through, especially if you train on your own.
Its very easy to think you have good technique, but then watching it back you can see, little tweaks that you need focus on.

I certainly noticed a few from this video.

This workout is set out for my level of fitness at this point in time, but could easily be adapted to suit any levels, either new comer to fitness or someone with a higher level than where I am now.
This can be done in several ways, for instance
Changing rep and set range, either more or less
Adapting exercise to suit level, i.e Lat pull down,  instead of pull ups

Feel free to ask any questions you have about it, or how you could adapt it to suit your level.

I will no doubt be feeling this tomorrow, but I have set out my training for the week and I will be doing a session tomorrow.


Healthier and happier, here we come

Craig
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