Posted by: soonmethod on: December 31, 2008
“As a Martial Arts novice, I’ve always respected the philosophy of self-defense by turning an opponents negative energy against them. This is a useful concept in the struggles of daily life and I’ve always wanted to develop those skills.
Since I’ve begun taking Greg Soon’s [Aikedo] classes, I feel I’m on the right path. If I [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 30, 2008
Wishing You a Happy and Prosperous 2009!
TUESDAY DECEMBER 30, 2008 AM Workout: 7:35 AM - 8:28 AM
DUMBBELL ROWS (50lbs: pair of 25lbs Bells): 15 SETS x 26 REPS/SET = 390 REPS
DUMBBELL PRESS (50lbs: pair of 25lbs Bells): 15 SETS x 26 REPS/SET = 390 REPS
DUMBBELL CURLS (50lbs: pair of 25lbs bells): 15 SETS x 18 REPS/SET = 270 REPS
MONDAY DECEMBER 29, 2008 PM Workout: 7:00 PM to 7:44 PM
DUMBBELL SQUATS (40lbs: pair of 20lbs Bells):
SETS OF 32 REPS: 12 sets x 32 reps/set :: 385 Reps
HI-REP SQUATS [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 29, 2008
Hoping to put up Exercise Videos after the New Year.
MONDAY DECEMBER 29, 2008 AM Workout: 7:30 AM to 8:32 AM
DUMBBELL SQUATS (40lbs: a Pair of 20lbs Bells):
SETS OF 25 REPS: 21 sets x 25 reps/set :: 525 Reps
HI-REP SQUATS (w/ 9lbs Exercise Bar):
SETS OF 40 REPS: 20 sets x 40 reps/set :: 800 Reps
SUNDAY DECEMBER 28, 2008 PM Workout #2: 7:50 PM to 8:32 PM
PUSH-UPS (sets of 15 SLOW): 35 SETS x 15 REPS/SET = 525 Slow/Full repetitions
SUNDAY DECEMBER [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 23, 2008
TUESDAY DECEMBER 23, 2008 AM Workout: 7:48 AM - 8:48 AM
DUMBBELL ROWS (w/ pair of 25lbs Bells): 16 SETS x 21 REPS/SET = 336 REPS
DUMBBELL PRESS (w/ pair of 25lbs Bells): 16 SETS x 21 REPS/SET = 336 REPS
DUMBBELL CURLS (w/ pair of 25lbs bells): 16 SETS x 16 REPS/SET = 256 REPS
NOTE: Slower repetitions to focus on form.
MONDAY DECEMBER 22, 2008 PM Workout: 7:10 PM to 8:05 PM
DUMBBELL SQUATS (40lbs: a Pair of 20lbs Bells):
SETS OF 25 REPS: 16 sets x 25 reps/set :: 415 Reps
HI-REP [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 22, 2008
MONDAY DECEMBER 22, 2008 AM Workout: 7:50 AM to 8:45 AM
DUMBBELL SQUATS (40lbs: a Pair of 20lbs Bells):
SETS OF 25 REPS: 17 sets x 25 reps/set :: 425 Reps
HI-REP SQUATS (w/ 9lbs Exercise Bar):
SETS OF 30 REPS: 17 sets x 30 reps/set :: 510 Reps
Note: Went Slower on the Reps this morning to focus on proper form.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 21, 2008 PM Workout #2: 9:01 PM to 9:40 PM
PUSH-UPS (sets of 15 SLOW): 27 SETS x 15 REPS/SET = 405 [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 18, 2008
THURSDAY DECEMBER 18, 2008 AM Workout: 7:20 AM to 8:27 AM
PUSH-UPS (sets of 18): 50 SETS x 18 REPS/SET = 900 PUSH-UPS (full repetitions
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2008 AM Workout: 7:35 AM to 8:29 AM
8-COUNTS (w/ Dumbbell Press, pair of 20lbs d-bells):
10 SETS x 11 REPS/SET = 110 REPS
6-COUNTS: 10 SETS x 12 REPS/SET = 120 REPS
NOTES:
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I have been posting workouts for a couple of months now. I want to reiterate a couple [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 17, 2008
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2008 AM Workout: 7:35 AM to 8:29 AM
8-COUNTS (w/ Dumbbell Press, pair of 20lbs d-bells):
11 SETS x 10-11 REPS/SET = 115 REPS
6-COUNTS: 11 SETS x 12-13 REPS/SET = 135 REPS
TUESDAY DECEMBER 16, 2008 AM Workout: 7:35 AM - 8:29 AM
BENT OVER ROWS (w/ a pair of 20lbs Bells): 10 SETS x 30 REPS/SET = 300 REPS
DUMBBELL PRESS (w/ a pair of 20lbs Bells): 10 SETS x 30 REPS/SET = 300 REPS
DUMBBELL CURLS (w/ a pair of [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 17, 2008
If you have read Eckhart Tolle, you have heard of the concept of the “Pain Body”. It’s the part of our egos that hungers for the dramas caused by the sufferings people place on each other and on ourselves.
This concept is not new at all; 2,500 years ago the Taoists in China believed the same [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 16, 2008
“Each man has his own fortune in his hands, as the artist has a piece of rude matter which he has to fashion to a certain shape.
But the art of living rightly is like all arts; the capacity alone is born with us; it must be learned and practiced with incessant care.“
~ Goethe
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 16, 2008
TUESDAY DECEMBER 16, 2008 AM Workout: 7:35 AM - 8:29 AM
BENT OVER ROWS (w/ a pair of 25lbs Bells): 13 SETS x 25 REPS/SET = 325 REPS
DUMBBELL PRESS (w/ a pair of 25lbs Bells): 13 SETS x 25 REPS/SET = 325 REPS
DUMBBELL CURLS (w/ a pair of 25lbs bells): 13 SETS x 20 REPS/SET = 260 REPS
MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 2008 PM Workout: 7:00 PM to 7:38 PM
DUMBBELL SQUATS (40lbs: a Pair of 20lbs Bells):
SETS OF 25 REPS: 12 sets x 25 reps/set :: 300 Reps
HI-REP SQUATS (w/ [...]