New Regimes
Now, here we are. Firstly, welcome back and thanks for staying tuned
to my blog, and here is my first hello from “nowhere” on this, my first
deployment. Oh and for the record: 1 month no soft fizzy carbonated drinks. Boom.
Life aboard this ship is pretty comfortable, and the work involved
long days and nights. Between my “watches” I eat, sleep, work, study and train.
My gym and workout routines have needed a serious overhaul. My nutrition has
needed careful preparation ahead of deployment, with new supplements that can
withstand a long duration at sea. I even purchased a portable tri-voltage (12/24/240v) Freezer, that's got a 35 litre capacity...Its gonna keep me away from the sweet stuff and bad health choices available...
Nutritionally speaking, I’m finishing off my last container of BNRG
Pept-1 Ultra Burn protein and then I start an entirely new series of
supplements. I’ve got thermogenics, complex protein and casein and post-workout
supplements to complement my dietary supplements. Here’s a quick breakdown of
what’s coming in the nearing weeks:
Training Supplements:
Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydro Builder Protein
Optimum Nutrition Platinum Casein
Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy
Ultimate Nutrition BCAA’s
EHP Labs Oxy Shred
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| Stocked Up... |
Dietary Supplements:
Bioceuticals Ultraclean EPA / DHA Plus
Activated B6
Vital Greens
Spectrum-ceuticals SB-500 High Potency Probiotic
Thorne Research Basic B Complex
(Gluten Free Weet-Bix) :)
(Frozen Fruit for smoothies: Bananas, Berries, Mango, Pineapple) Yummy!
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| The Anti-Junk Food Haven |
I’ve conducted hours and hours of research, consulted experts and
for me and my body these were the best for me. (That’s for the neigh-sayers).
I’m very keen to include the use of the Oxy Shred and the Hydro
Builder into my training regime. The plan is to build lean muscle mass and get
some definition over next few months.
The Plan Ahead
At least for the time being, I’m directing
my energy toward a new workout. It’s a little interesting because it spans 8
days! It covers the 4 major muscle groups (excluding legs as they are involved
in my day to day routine and throughout the program) and switches between 4
days of heavy weight and low repetitions, and 4 days of light weight and high
repetitions. It also builds over three rotations, which are then repeated.
Progress through each day on program A,
then start over in program B, and again for program C. Then rotate through
again.
Here’s a table to explain:
|
DAY
|
EXERCISE
|
WEIGHT
|
A
|
B
|
C
|
|
1
|
CHEST & ABS
|
HEAVY
|
8-10
|
6-8
|
2-5
|
|
2
|
SHOULDERS
& ABS
|
HEAVY
|
8-10
|
6-8
|
2-5
|
|
3
|
BACK & ABS
|
HEAVY
|
8-10
|
6-8
|
2-5
|
|
4
|
ARMS
& ABS
|
HEAVY
|
8-10
|
6-8
|
2-5
|
|
5
|
CHEST & ABS
|
LIGHT
|
12-15
|
16-20
|
21-30
|
|
6
|
SHOULDERS
& ABS
|
LIGHT
|
12-15
|
16-20
|
21-30
|
|
7
|
BACK & ABS
|
LIGHT
|
12-15
|
16-20
|
21-30
|
|
8
|
ARMS
& ABS
|
LIGHT
|
12-15
|
16-20
|
21-30
|
The cool thing about this workout is that it incorporates cardio and
abdominal work every day.
Each exercise set is followed up with a 60
second high intensity cardio interval (to keep heart rate up).
I’m currently at the end of the first 4 days, so I’m a little sore
and achy. I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s chest session!
To my darling Winnie, I Love You; To the Moon & Back. I Miss you very much. I cannot wait to see you when I return, on FaceTime and in my dreams...
