Completed my Friday cardio/resistance workout per schedule.  PWW  235 (lots of food and scotch last night :-( .....    I'm trying to standardize my resistance a bit.  I'm doing three sets of 15 on each exercise and timing the rest interval  and at present, I'm taking a  60 second rest between sets.  In almost all cases, to maintain this, the last set is very tough to complete and sometimes I work to failure or almost failure.  I'm being quite careful about my form; getting full range of motion and doing a little 'negative' on occasion.  My cardio is now 20 minutes (instead of 15) and I'm finishing with my 'max' heart rate in the 130's and an average rate in the 120's, which is an improvement. 

Completed my Wednesday workout.  I increased the 'standard cardio' from 15 to 20 minutes and expect to keep it there.  I did my regular resistance stuff  per schedule.  My PWW = 233.2.  I am going to reduce my program to M-W-F with an additional two days on the golf course .... man can not live by sweat alone.  I think it's more manageable over the long haul and should serve me well.

Back to it.  Did my normal Mon cardio/resistance workout.  PWW = 234.2 (not bad with a week off and lots in 'intake').  Will be going to PT tomorrow and doing my 30 minute cardio.  Back problem still in flux ..... very disappointed in treatment thus far.  MRI read, shows 'bulging disc' at L5-S1, Neuro surgeon's 'clerical worker' said that the Doctor doesn't see patients "with just bulging discs... they must have radiating pain before he sees them".... This is NOT HAVING EVEN LOOKED AT THE MRI REPORT OR THE SCAN ITSELF.  Having a 'non-clinician' make these decisions over the phone is bull-shit!!  I asked her to facilitate the Doctor's first hand read of the MRI report and to, himself, look at the actual scan and to make his decision about examining me or not ......DOUBT IF IT WILL MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE.  IF THAT HAPPENS, I'LL TEAR SOMEBODY A NEW ONE!!!!!!!!!!!

This is how I fulfilled my Thanksgiving Day workout at MTSU Stadium.   About 120 steps to the top and I jogged every one!!!!!  Billy did it 21 times with some 'jump ups' some 'three stairs at a time' and so on ....I did it once and thought I'd die.....CRAZY!!!!  

Check it out......

Thanksgiving week will be some 'time off'.  Played golf Monday and getting ready to leave Tue, driving all day Wed, eating 'big' Thurs, going to 'the Mountain' Fri and probably heading home Sat or Sun.  This will be the first break from my 'five a week' schedule since I began so I'm not going to fuss over it.   Happy Thanksgiving to all my loved ones!!!!!!

Completed a good Sat workout, with 15 min, one mile cardio on elliptical and a full range of resistance stuff on the machines.  PWW = 233.9   Handsome as a son-of-a-gun!!!!  Mom's decorating the tree as I write this, listening to 'seasonal music' (or Muzak as Billy would call it). 

Thurs cardio completed per schedule.  Average bpm = 118  Max bpm = 142.   Have joined a Villages "8" Ball league  on Thurs evenings (6:30)  as a permanent 'sub'.  Will be playing against the 'class of the league' tonight so I'll likely get my ass handed to me. If I lose all my games, I'll challenge them to a push up contest or an arm wrestling match.

Went to PT for an hour /Tuesday, worked pretty hard, then went to the gym and did my normal Tue 30min, 2mile elliptical.  BTW, played golf  (shot 34) Monday and substituted golf for Mon work out....:-(    I think access to the site should be less difficult now as Billy helped me make some technical changes.   Let me know if you continue to have 'access issues'.  PWW = 235.1.

Planning on doing my regular Wed workout today.

Just got back from my regular Sat workout.  All went according to plan.   15 min, 1mile  + elliptical followed by normal resistance work.  Lower back hurts in some positions.  PWW = 234.6, staying in that range.  Getting stronger but would like to see what I'd look like below 200.... or 180!!!

I told Tom I'd post some pics of my gym so I will today.  These show you the range of Nautilus equipment we have .... it's quite diverse. Non of the 'users' are me.
 

Did my regular Wed workout per schedule yesterday and expect to do my Thur cardio for 30 min.,\ today.  Not much to report except my back and leg have been a bit bothersome ..... old age.

Missed yesterday (Monday) due to Golf and after golf beer.  Will be doing my cardio and seeing the PT today.  My knee and SI hurt a lot at golf yesterday.... the 'knee' was something new.  Only thing different was that I was wearing a 1/4" lift in my left shoe as per PT advise. 

Completed my regular cardio and resistance workout per schedule.  PWW was an enormous 236.6 and I am a little embarrassed (but just a 'little').  I'm stronger and more fit and feel better but my waist line is the same.  I did do some 'slow negs' today as per the PT's suggestion and tried to keep my reps at 15.  My back is a little sore but I'll live.  Mom and I made a small donation to the flood victims of 'Sandy' as we are still very thankful that our family was spared!!!! 

Did 30 minute, 2 mile, elliptical AS PROMISED!  Average bpm = 136, Max bpm = 149. 

Will be seeing the PT this PM and the first thing I'm telling him is that if he hurt me again, I'll kick his ass (with my good leg)!!!!  Honestly, still not sure which activity did the damage; golf or the PT.  I'm next scheduled to play golf on Monday so I'll have a couple days to evaluate.

Guess what just happened Thomas.... Just got a call from Dr. Barrett's office for a 'colonoscopy' routine five year followup call and during my discussion, learned that you were a "NO SHOW" for your last appointment with Dr. Barretts partner, Dr. Ryan (I think).   Tom, I will be on your ass like ugly on an ape until you follow up with that rupture or hernia or whatever it is!!!!!!!!!!   For you to simply NOT SHOW UP FOR AN APPOINTMENT ...... I'm  very disappointed.

Missed today.... will do a 'make up' tomorrow (usually off on Friday).