The Challenge

Having a hard time getting motivated to get in shape. Haven't been doing too bad, but because I'm so busy lately, I haven't been very consistent. Saw someone tweet this, and thought it is just the right trick: The 100 push-up challenge. A six week program to build yourself up to do 100 push-ups in a row. Let you know how it goes. Day 1 tomorrow. I know I can do about 8 push-ups in a row right now.

High Intensity Resistance Training

A Google search on "High Intensity Resistance Training" returns a plethora of studies that cite the beneficial effects of such training (similar to the Crossfit workouts), as well as its limits. A few of the most interesting to me were:

High-Intensity Resistance Training Improves Glycemic Control in ...High-Intensity Resistance Training Improves Glycemic Control in Older Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. David W. Dunstan, PHD1, Robin M. Daly, PHD2, ...
care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/25/10/1729 - Similar pages - Note this

Effects of High-Intensity Resistance Training on Untrained Older ...

Effects of High-Intensity Resistance Training on Untrained Older Men. II. Muscle Fiber Characteristics and Nucleo-Cytoplasmic Relationships ...
biomed.gerontologyjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/55/7/B347 - Similar pages - Note this


And this one is about High Intensity Training
(not necessarily resistance) on football referees:

The Impact of Specific High-Intensity Training Sessions on ...

Study Design: The authors examined the cardiovascular strain of specific high-intensity training sessions and also their impact on referees’ fitness levels. ...
ajs.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/32/1_suppl/54S - Similar pages - Note this

Crossfit Update

Max Front Squat: 100 lbs.

I hadn't worked out in five days- I had a wicked case of DOMS in my arms from doing shoulder presses. I couldn't lift my arms comfortably or sleep through the night until yesterday. But the pain is gone, so no damage done.

I checked my measurements yesterday compared to November, and I have lost two inches in my waist, two inches off my hips, and an inch around my thighs. I had to buy some new pants. My body fat is a little under 30% (27-29%?) , so I still have a substantial amount of fat to lose.

I'm trying to get back to three times per week.

Crossfit

Holy Calories, Batman!

Next time I consider breakfast at Denny's, I'll have to remember this. Considering I need less than 2,000 calories per day to maintain my weight, these breakfasts are ridiculous. Even the omelettes are more than a prudent breakfast should be. And I won't even mention the protein/carb/ fat ratio.

Resolute

This is my exercise diary for January. So far so good. Some of these are Crossfit workouts, some runs, and some indoor cycling.