2024 Workout Accountability Thread!

[Michael]

Norwegian 4x4 this morning

[Chad_E]

Bunch of jump and regular squats today. 184 in total. About 40% of them loaded with 35 lbs.

Then a 55 minute ruck w/35 lbs.

[HappyMangle]

Just finished a great 40-minute chest session at the gym. It feels rewarding to get a solid workout in, but I've noticed that no matter how much I exercise, the weight seems to come back quickly. It’s been a bit disheartening to see my efforts not translating into long-term results. I’m considering to buy wegovy online to see if it can make a difference. Wegovy is known for its effectiveness in supporting weight loss, and I’m curious about its potential impact on my weight management

[Pedernal]

Arms and legs done earlier today…

[Chad_E]

Not sure why but this morning was extra tough and I feel flat wore out now.

5 rounds
5 minute jog/run
5 minute weighted (loaded pack) step ups

Then...
round 1 - max pushup; max horizontal pullup
round 2 - 50% max pushup & pullup
3 - 50% max pushup & pullup
4 - 25% max pushup & pullup
5 - 25% max pushup & pullup

[Pedernal]

had to work out on the ranch yesterday so no workout.
Chest and triceps done…

[Michael]

Garmin prescribed rest yesterday. I did a 2 mile ruck with 35# and then went south to help a buddy with some ranch work.

I had to drive to Burleson today, but I did a 30+ min run on the treadmill at the hotel this evening, followed by a short swim in the pool. It’s been awhile since I’ve run on a treadmill.

[Chad_E]

Pulled the tire this morning for 40 minutes. Then a few simple/easier exercises and stretching to finish up. Another week in the books. Legs are looking forward to a couple days rest.

[Pedernal]

Pulled the tire this morning for 40 minutes. Then a few simple/easier exercises and stretching to finish up. Another week in the books. Legs are looking forward to a couple days rest.

Sounds like a grueling work out. When you say pulling a tire, are you using a body harness? What size tire??

[SabreKiller]

I skipped Wednesday since we have the grand kids that day. I made it in yesterday for an awesome back and chest work out. I missed today with a major headache behind my right eye. Something must be in the air.

[Michael]

I ran 4.44 miles with my SIL on hills in ETX yesterday. Also managed sixth consecutive day with 15k steps.I Adam and I leave in one week for Utah. I’m going to start tapering down the intensity mid-week to be fully recovered before we leave.

[Michael]

…but first, my 30 yo firefighter SIL wanted me to do a circuit workout with him that involved a tractor tire, a 10 lb sledge hammer and a sled!



30 min AMRAP
- sled drag around the back yard
- 10 tire flips
- 20 OH hammer on tire
- 10 (es) side hammer on tire

[Pedernal]

Been busy helping out with a 3-D shoot over Friday and Saturday. It was good to get back to the gym for a traps workout earlier today.

[Chad_E]

Sounds like a grueling work out. When you say pulling a tire, are you using a body harness? What size tire??

It is a 255/70 R16. Inside I have maybe a 15-20 lb block of wood. I'll try and remember to take a picture this evening. Tire is attached to ~7' of chain and then I made a strap to go around my waist out of old fire hose. I tried putting the strap around my chest but it makes it hard to breath. I think I'd need to change up the strap design so it would just be around my shoulders instead of across my chest. Or buy a harness.

Overall I'd say it provides constant resistance but isn't super heavy. The idea is that is supposed to mimic having to walk up a steep incline (mountain). It causes you to lean forward and take small steps. For me, I feel it moreso in my hips than my lower legs.

Today's workout was a 45 minute jog. I am more and more convinced that I dispise running. I'm just not good at it and have always struggled to increase my pace. 45 minutes equaled 3.7 miles for me. Walked for 1 minute.

[Michael]

I did a 30 min run at “recovery” pace (~11:30/mi). Also did some walking lunges, body squats and plain ol jumping jacks.

I’m currently on a 7 day streak of >15k steps.