Bye Bye Bicycle...
After Fridays triathlon training session, I decided it was time to take my amazing road bike back to the store in Melbourne for its first service, and I even ordered a new toy to go on my bike - a Garmin Cadence sensor and bike mount for the wrist unit of my Garmin 910XT.
After, I wandered down to the Melbourne Convention Centre and entered the FILEX 2014 Convention - just for laughs and giggles!
FILEX 2014 - My Entire Weekend
Filex
2014 is the Australian Fitness and Health Expo. This event was not your
standard body building event with crazy swollen people looking ugly. It was an
absolutely refreshing experience, from the interesting talks from fitness
professionals, to the mostly natural and glutard friendly supplements.
I
was captivated, motivated and totally in awe of the guys and girls at this
event. There were some very attractive, healthy looking people! Seriously, when
you see people looking fantastic, you start to realise a few things. To truly
attain a healthy lifestyle, and achieve your dream physique you really have to
commit to making some pretty aggressive changes in your life. You can’t get a six
pack eating cake. It’ll come as no surprise to you, that you need to put in the
hard yards, blood sweat and tears.
“You don’t get what you wish for, You get
what you work for”
I've
been dabbling for too long, and I've never really gotten going until recently -
now there's no stopping me. I'm back into my training, and healthy living in a
big way.
So
here's a little review of the things I saw, did and listened to…plus some other
cool stuff.
Supplements & Some...
Every colour, every taste, every type. The only ones of interest to me were pre, post and recovery; they needed one common thing - gluten free and clean as possible. I asked questions, learnt heaps about how and when to supplement training. I learned what products were good, awesome and completely clean. Very exciting. I took all the free samples of these types of sups and now I'm gonna see which ones work for me. |
| Filex 2014 Booty! |
Altitude Training
I trained in a tent. It was at reduced pressure, in fact, simulating 13% Oxygen at 3800m! It was awesome. The intensified workout was a very cool experience, even if it did take me longer than every other person to feel the effects - my efficient heart and lungs kept me from feeling short of breath, and even slowed down the reduction in my oxygen content in my blood! My classic low heart rate and years spent scuba diving may be the reason… Its awesome and so am I!Olympic Medal Winning Cyclists
I listened to Olympic Cycling Gold Cycling Medallist Anna Mears, and Shane Perkins, (Bronze Medallist), at London's Olympic games. They were talking about road safety and in particular adjusting the culture of motor vehicle drivers and bicycle riders - very interesting. Peter and Anna both gave me their tips for legs day training, and how to stay strong as a road bike rider. Plus it was pretty cool to see those medals up close. |
| Shane, Me, Anna |
Michelle Bridges
OMG! What an inspiration. She's totally real, love her brutal-ness! She's awesome. I managed to be lucky enough to watch and listen to Michelle Bridges giving a motivational, talk about plans, getting started and how to be successful. She is really powerful. I even had the pleasure of being used by her! She called me up on stage to work through some methods she uses on her clients and for Biggest Loser. This involved me spending the next 5-10 minutes boxing with her behind the focus pads. She even commented about my speed and power! We discussed things like time, plans, actioning plans and success tips to keep you on track. She's very charismatic in person, and I believe she was delivering a very important message, which coincidentally is her training motto:
JFDI : "Just Frickin' Do It!"
After her presentation, I had a chat with her and it seemed to turn a key inside my head, she unlocked a side to me that is now constantly driven and motivated, almost a perpetual motivation and thats pretty cool.
Michelle, Mish to her friends, gave me a set of boxing gloves and focus pads, which was awesome. I wanted a new set to train in - Yay! I don't need to buy any!
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| Mish & Me! |
Training
So, all in a day, how much cardio and training can I achieve…. Well. I got involved in the newest Les Mills Body Combat class - which was awesome, really well designed class! I then did a spot of reaction training, essentially a frame with flashing push buttons.. I had a video of that, but its on Instagram now.After a few more crazy pre / post workout drinks I was ready to train some more! I got asked to do a short session on a new type of spin bike, which was known as the Watt Bike Pro. It was just like riding a real roadie, but indoors! It also offered inbuilt dynamic simulation of what your legs are doing in terms of how you're pedalling etc. It was very comfortable and easy to use. Shame the RAN doesn't have these yet!!
Fitness Model Heaven
The pictures speak for themselves. But I do have to say that these women are very fit, very dedicated to be professional fitness models and they look great, but they train hard with many sacrifices. What could you sacrifice to make way for realising your dreams? |
| Juliana Daniell, with message for Winnie! |
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| Michelle Lewin, adorable and tiny…but totally fit! |
Monday: Consistency, Consistency, Consistency!
Chest Smash with Mr P - well I got up nice and early, but it felt so easy to Just Frickin' Do It! and yes I just stole Mish's motto… I trained my butt off - well, my chest actually - chest day is always hard, but training with Mr P always pushes me a touch further. Since the clocks went back I've not been able to photograph the sunrises, and I believe its harder emotionally to get out of bed in the dark. I bounced outta bed and on monday and I felt good all day, and a whole lot less tired. I'm pushing much harder than normal, I've realised a new gear and I'm really cranking it!
Kickbox Circuit Videos
So here's a sample of Monday's kickboxing circuit, I didn't video the med-ball work out, but here's a snippet of my level of intensity.
Quick Round of Shadow Boxing:
Skipping and some...
A Sample Bag Workout.
JFDI - that's her motto: "Just Frickin' Do It!"
….So, I decided to go for a 1km swim. The purpose was to get a good cardio burnout and practice my tumble turns at both ends! I did that and it only took 25 minutes, so I'm definitely getting better!
Tuesday, Big Arms & Abs, Big Cardio…
So almost up to date! Tuesday, my biggest day of the week (in terms of training). I go to the gym first thing, then stay there for mandatory physical training with the RAN PTIs, then I usually go again later in the day to play some indoor footie with a few of the peeps from my engineering classes. I then top my day off with a spot of Bikram Yoga.
Gym this morning was my biggest Arms and Abdominals session yet. I really pushed myself and it felt really good! I'm not noticing too much physical change at the moment, but I'm seeing, feeling and hearing (in my own voice and from others) that my emotional/psychological side has been gone! I think big change is here to stay!
Indoor Football & Bikram Yoga
So after class before yoga, I head to play indoor football (football) with the gang! Normally just after half time, I sub out and head to Yoga. Today Soz was driving and when we got there it was pretty busy, and humid! I have to say, my legs weren't happy. I pulled out of a few postures, but kept trying at least, Warrior Spirit.
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| My Breakfast Today - Chia Pudding with fresh berries |
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