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2005/01/10, 04:34 PM
Its been ages since Ive been on here but thought Id say something as Im now getting back into the training after a long period (7 months) off any major exercise. I was at a stage where I was very happy with what I had acheived, My power to weight had increased thus making my climbing more enjoyable and satisfying! However new job meant longer hours and I lost what I had.
Went to the Local gym tonight and it nearly killed me, Stupidly i tried lifting what I used to be able to and failed so after the first set I dropped it right down and just took it to failure in each set.
Machine incline press I was at 30Kg for one set and then 20Kg for the last two sets of 12,10 and 8 reps.
Seated Machine Flys, 30kg, 20kg, 10kg for 12,10 and 8 reps.
Seated Machine presses, 30kg, 20kg, 10kg for 12, 10 and 8 reps.
Tricep Pulldowns, 40kg, 30kg, 30kg, 30kg, for 12, 10, 10, 10.
Dips, bodyweight (80kg approx) 12, 10, 6
20 mins of light cardio after and stretching throughout.
I realise that I cant expect to just sail straight back into working out as I was doing last year but It sure does dent your confidence!!
Can anybody give me any tips or have any recommendations as he who doesnt make mistakes doesnt learn and I dont want that to be me!! Or if you want to know anything else please ask :)
Thanks for your time.
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2005/01/10, 04:53 PM
Just walk before you run brother. That which doesn't kill you will just hurt for a while.:big_smile:
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Sometimes I lie awake at night and wonder where have I gone wrong? Then I hear a voice say this is gonna take longer than one night.
Charlie
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2005/01/10, 05:08 PM
Aye, just what I was thinking! :dumbbell:
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2005/01/11, 08:12 AM
If you were working out for a while before your 7 month break, I doubt that "it's all gone".
As uncle charlie says, break yourself in gently, and you may well find your gains are quicker than the first time round.
Good luck
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2005/01/11, 09:17 AM
Yeah like princess said I doubt it's all gone. I had 2 months off last summer and was back lifting what I was lifting before the summer just 2 weeks after starting up again.
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Do not dispise the snake cause it has no horns for it may turn into a dragon
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2005/01/11, 10:09 AM
I must agree, I, too, had a few months hiatus and though I could not even compare to your workout, when I began in the gym I was disappointed my first day, but I kept plugging at it and within two weeks I was doing much, much better in both cardio and lifting and was able to increase both. Hang in there and you will do just fine in no time!
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Veda
MISERY IS OPTIONAL
***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged.
***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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2005/01/11, 01:55 PM
Cheers for the replies, Im just really looking forward to feeling like I used to but Im aching like hell today though! Bought myself some new climbing shoes as well to spur myself on! As arnie said, Ill be back :cool:
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