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Workout Of The Day 20th Feb:15 overhand pull ups.15 underhand pull ups.12 overhand pull ups.12 underhand pull ups.8 overhand pull ups.8 underhand pull ups.8 overhand pull ups.8 underhand pull ups.8 overhand pull ups.8 underhand pull ups.(That's a 102 in total, in 30 min!)Followed by 3 km swim in an hour.
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Finally got to my run & sprints today - tomorrow will be an intro session to interval training with one of the volleyball folks!We're looking at 3 sets, each set comprising of:100m sprints20 air squats4x20m shuttle sprints(insert number) pull ups1 min of non-stop box jumps And a swim before that!And I'm getting my All Blacks Polo Tee, direct from Perth!Thanks Ru for …
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This deserves some reading - especially for those who keep running and running but yet have the layers piling on - this article explains to you how your body adapts to your running routine, putting you at the loserly end of this battle.Firstly, the human body is very smart and will always try to adapt to the activity it is being put through. Therefore, as you jog, you will …
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Compound & Isolation ExercisesTo start things off in Fitness Fabulous, we discuss probably one of the most discussed, yet somehow with the most misconceptions formed by gym rats, let alone laypeople - Compound or Isolation Exercises, and why the need to know the difference.DefinitionsA compound exercise involves two or more different joint movements.An isolation exercise …
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2 x 5kg from Jiezfitt.Finally found and ordered some weight plates for my barbell - upping each side from 10kg to 15kg - combining everything with the bar to give nearly (35 kg) 70 pounds. Its still far from the 95 pounds for the Fran WOD though. Hoping to up everything by another 10 kg's in a month or two (more time needed, factoring that I'm embarking on my career …
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I found this while surfing at Saffyz's: a Dragon Boat team which you can join as a member.The AustCham Singapore Dragon Boating team (otherwise simply known as the Aussie Team) is an active dragon boating team, based in Singapore. Whilst officially representing the Australian business contingent in Singapore, anyone is welcome to join in. The current team comprises people …
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Been neglecting Overhead Squats & High Pulls as well as pushups - so today's session is dedicated to these 3 moves! I'm particularly weak in overhead squats somehow, my form goes out of wack at 77# so I reduced it to 55# instead.WOD:3 rounds for time10 overhead squats10 high pulls50 push upsTime taken: 10min 56sec with 55# (27th August 2009)
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It looks like we've all been had - running shoes does nothing to strengthen the feet, hence increasing injury rates.Dr Daniel Lieberman, professor of biological anthropology at Harvard University, has been studying the growing injury crisis in the developed world for some time and has come to a startling conclusion: 'A lot of foot and knee injuries currently plaguing us are …
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Sleep is so important. And in the line of my work, I get by with less than the ideal amount of sleep everyday, which leaves my workouts tattered, and barbells begin to feel alot more heavier than they usually are. The sun was really good today so I decided to hit the pool for some laps and to even out my tan (due to dragonboating last week) WOD: Swim 10 laps 20 pull ups …
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I've been having several on days since I finally recovered, and in today's WOD I really felt the fatigue setting in. I shall place tomorrow as a rest day! Kettlebells - Am really tempted to get one of these but I'm sure there won't be much time for it. WOD Run 2.0km 3 sets of 100m sprints 4x20m shuttle sprints
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Its back to work today. Back to early hours and combining that with the sores from yesterday's great session at Cross Fit Hub, I decided to pass on my workout today. Fran time. Currently sore at the hamstrings, the quadriceps, biceps (from the pull ups), and the scapula (from the Hang Squat Snatches). It feels awesome to walk - I can feel every body part. Am currently …
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I had a great saturday of beach volleyball at Siloso beach, and the sun was not only sunny but to the point of being scorching. I'm now nicely tanned!Now the great guys from NUS are planning to make this a fortnightly event. And this sunday I'll be taking out my soccer boots again!
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Left the office past 10pm. Am really burning away my life at work. Note to self: this is a job, not a career. Hence, no WOD today. I really want my personal time back.
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For my special other half, this post is dedicated to you.From left to right: Mint, Bak Choy, Dill, Chilli Padi.For all readers - Lift Strong - Live Strong - And it comes within via good eating. Don't skimp on the greens.
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Today will be a last WOD before I 'embark' to Pulau Ubin tomorrow, for Outward Bound School! WOD 2 rounds of 20 weighted push ups (10kg) 20 pull ups 5 deadlifts 20 air squats Followed by 20 weighted push ups (10kg) 20 pull ups
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Did something slightly different today - it was intervals at the stadium, and a first with Rings at this place. WOD 3 rounds of 100m sprints 4x20m shuttle sprints 10 pull ups 10 ring dips
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Worked out lightly today, as I have this really strong feeling there's no weekend for me this weekend. Totally feels like crap. WOD 20 squat cleans
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Its back to barbell again today - worked on the same big, fundamental moves - the thruster, deadlift, and clean & jerk. The split jerk after the clean (centre) - something I just can't do well - I need more practice! WOD 30 barbell thrusters 20 push ups 30 deadlifts 20 push ups 10 clean & jerks Today's dinner was almost close to Paleo minus the corn - more than …
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