Andrea!
Welcome to the club! I’m very glad we got the go-ahead to share and create out of the way. Creating room to grow and develop then checking that off our list is exactly how we do things around here.
To be honest with you, I kind of felt like Einstein sharing how my current Factor4 regimen and coming Creatine + HMB and Methylene Blue strip regimen are already adding to my cognitive expertise.
This morning, I already put this week’s superhuman-like schedule on paper. I hope to be able to push that outline til the end of the month.
Mondays will be devoted to POWERLIFTING at home.
Tuesdays will be devoted to POWERLIFTING at home.
Wednesdays will be devoted to PT at Community Health.
Thursdays will be devoted to CRT/POWERLIFTING at home.
Fridays and/or Saturdays will be devoted to PT at IvyRehab.
Be sure to bookmark the Powerlifting Technique page.
I’ll see you around!
12/4
12/5
Disclaimer: Proper consumption of creatine is essential for safe and effective use. It is important to note that improper usage or exceeding recommended dosages can be potentially dangerous and may lead to adverse effects. Always consult with a healthcare professional or a qualified trainer before starting any new supplementation regimen, including creatine. They can provide personalized advice based on your specific needs, health status, and goals. Remember to follow the recommended guidelines, adhere to proper hydration, and avoid exceeding the recommended dosages. Additionally, if you experience any unusual symptoms or side effects while using creatine, discontinue use and seek medical attention promptly.
12/6
Become a TEAM MEMBER today!
Today’s agenda was almost dismantled hearing that my therapist was out for the day. I took that as an opportunity to lift at home instead. I am planning to do at least two “morning sets.” They will both be shared below. After my first morning set, I consumed one serving of LiveGood Plant-Based Protein. I avoided my FACTOR4 this morning, I’ll take that later today. Right before my second morning set or while doing it, I’ll plan on trying the new Creatine+HMB that came. I’m excited for that.
12/07
This Week’s Intake Schedule:
Coffee, Mini Wheats, FACTOR4 – 6A
Lunch, Creatine+HMB – 12noon
12/08
12/09
Yo, ok so it’s taken me decades to locate and line up “proper protocol” we’ll call it. When you’re dealing with meatheads like me anyways, you might as well just take us for our words when you hear us whisper things like, “that’s all you got?!”
Huhhh!? Yea! Within the first 10 minutes of PT today, I was actively working on standing up out of my chair more independently than I have in 20+ years. Yea, I had a rubber band hooked up above head and looped around my hips but I, was all about NOSE OVER TOES! That was actually the last thing I worked on for the day, but painting a vivid picture of that out of my working memory is done. The first task today was standing straight while holding onto, and pushing a weight sled!!!
Forget the recorded weight, it got done!
Small steps with my right leg were larger than the ones made with my left but that’s something to improve on. Let’s keep pushing!
Pushing a weight sled can strengthen muscles needed for walking through a process called functional overload. When you push a weight sled, you engage various muscle groups, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calf muscles. These muscles work together to generate force and propel the sled forward.
The sled pushing exercise mimics the movement pattern of walking, albeit with added resistance. By pushing against the resistance, you are essentially challenging your muscles to produce more force than they would during normal walking. This increased demand on the muscles stimulates muscle growth and strength development.
The primary muscles targeted during sled pushing, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, are key contributors to the walking motion. Strengthening these muscles through sled pushing can enhance their ability to generate force during each step you take while walking. This increased strength can improve your overall walking performance, stability, and endurance.
Additionally, pushing a weight sled can improve your cardiovascular fitness and endurance, which are essential for sustaining longer walks. The exercise engages multiple muscle groups simultaneously, leading to an increased heart rate and improved cardiovascular conditioning.
It’s important to note that while sled pushing can be a useful tool for strengthening muscles involved in walking, it should be combined with other exercises and activities that target the entire lower body to ensure balanced muscle development.
Forward Momentum/ Research:
Innocent Poetry:
12/10
12/11
