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New Testimonial from Lino S. (12/31/2008)

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 [...]

Dec 30/29 AM/PM Workouts

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 [...]

Dec 23 PM to 29 AM Workouts

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 [...]

Dec 23/22 AM/PM Workouts

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 [...]

Dec 19 to 22 AM/PM Workouts

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 [...]

Dec 18/17 AM/PM Workouts

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 [...]

Dec 17/16 AM/PM Workouts

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  [...]

Taoism, Withdrawal, and the Pain-Body Experience

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 [...]

How to Live

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

Dec 16/15 AM/PM Workouts

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/ [...]