The Roman Gladiator

Sorry folks, I have really let this blog slip over the last week or so.  It’s not like I have a lot going on! :)  Well I had a good workout yesterday, but today I am feeling really spent.  I’m talking exhausted!  The baby is doing pretty well.  He is constantly battling gas though.  I [...]

Fat Loss 1 A
Fat Loss 1 B

I must admit my title format is becoming a bit arduous!  I had a stellar workout today!   I really enjoyed the switches implemented by NROL.  For the un-initiated, the sets changed from 3×15 to 3×12 and the rest period between sets dropped from 75 seconds to 60 seconds.  I almost feel like I’m getting a [...]

Well sorry for missing yesterday. I got really sick to my stomach last night and crashed about 6pm. Not sure what that was, but I’m feeling much better today. Yesterday’s workout went much better as well, so I guess I needed a break-in of sorts. Hopefully tomorrow’s will be even better. [...]

So today wrapped my second 1A workout. It went MUCH better than the first one! It is always such a motivator to see actual gains from one session to the next. My lunges were still crappy, but much improved. I added weight on 2 of the 6 lifts, and my form [...]

Exhausted! Not from lifting. Drove the younger sister to the loveliest village on the plains, my Alma Mater, Auburn University. They gave a great campus tour, and I really think she will be in attendance soon enough. Got the kiddos some gear at the bookstore so they should be stylin’ and [...]

Wow! Today whipped me pretty good too. I mean just when you think you are in shape… I’m starting to think maybe I should have done the break in. I think the main issues concerning my difficulties are as follows: unfamiliar exercises (read untrained muscles), high reps (for me), AND shortened [...]

Looks like a strong turn out for the Spring 52 Day Challenge. Very exciting!
I’ve got to tell you my numerous doubts about the quality of the workouts in NROL have been effectively dispelled with one workout! I had to summon some serious fortitude to keep from blowing chunks in the parking lot. [...]