kettlebell, barbell and what ever.

july 9th.



"Men have become tools of their tools."

Henry David Thoreau







WO du jour: warmup with "Cindy over weight" 25# X-vest, for 5 sets of 5 pullups,10 pushups,15 situps,20 squats.


15 mile bike ride.



Later in the day: 10 sets of 5 reps of barbell deadlifts
10 sets of 5 28kg kettlebell press.

I have not used my X-vest that often but it is a great way to increase the resistance without excess stress on the limbs when holding or carrying weight. I remember watching this dude years ago running with a brick in each hand to improve his running. The whole concept is flawed at best for many reasons.

Yesterday when listening to the radio, the latest on the economy is that gym memberships have dropped 20 percent this year for the first time ever. The gym business was almost recession proof even in bad years, but this is becoming a different animal. Try to reduce you gasoline consumption in you car for 5 gals. each month and you can still have your gym membership.