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• February 2009

  Close Move

  February Week 1

  • Friday Session 020609 3:00 PM [Legs]
  • Hip Belt Squats
  • 1. 83.75 Pounds (roughly 40 kilos) x 30 Reps (pause between reps as O2 needs dictate)
    2. 83.75 Pounds (roughly 40 kilos) x 30 Reps (pause between reps as O2 needs dictate)
    3. 83.75 Pounds (roughly 40 kilos) x 20 Reps (pause between reps as O2 needs dictate)
  • Stiff Leg Deadlifts
  • 1. 75 Pounds (roughly 34 kilos) x 7 Reps
    2. 75 Pounds (roughly 34 kilos) x 7 Reps
    3. 75 Pounds (roughly 34 kilos) x 7 Reps
  • Dumbbell Shrugs
  • 1. 75 pounds x 20 Reps
  • Cable Squats [POSTPONE]
  • 1. n/a
    2. n/a
    3. n/a

  I used minimal amounts of Oxygen here. I trained the high rep sets until I needed to take a few breaths, and I paused while holding the weight, resuming after about 7 deep breaths. After the high rep sets, I set my Oxygen tank on 3 liters and breathed in O2 for about 1-2 minutes. After that, I let room air return me to normal pulse rate. The lower rep sets were easier to manage. I did not need O2 for them. I left out Cable Squats as I was reaching the limit of my conditioning. This improves slowly every 2 weeks or so, but for not I respect my limitations. I will attempt a second workout later in the day. [end]

  • Saturday Session 020709 7:00 PM [Calves/Chest/Shoulders]
  • One Leg Calf Raise
  • 1. 75 Pounds x 20, 20, 16, 15, 10 Per Leg
  • Pushups or Push-Ups (how DO you spell that, anyway?)
  • 1. Body Weight 20, 20, 20, 10
  • Decline Push-Ups With Feet Elevated On Five Star Flat Bench
  • 1. Body Weight 10, 10, 10

  Had a Benidryl and was dog-tired, but I persevered. Had some time in The Word (book of James Chapter Two). Had some prayer. Drank a carb drink with some protein 15 minutes prior to beginning workout along with 1 unit Insulin. I also used The Vest for about 20 minutes. As a result of al of this, I started the workout a bit late. It was a beautiful day, and I would like to day I was outside, but the truth is the Benidryl knocked me for a loop and I took a 2 hour nap to sleep it off. I needed the allergy pill though because I had eaten some eggs earlier in the day which had begun to shut my breathing down. Followed workout with carbs and protein. [end]

  February Week 2

  • Tuesday Session 021009 6:30 PM [Cable/Band Training - Arms, Shoulders, Forearms]
  • Cable Squats Off Platform – frontal quads primarily, and some cardio benefit
  • 1. 13C x 13, 13, 12, 10 (this is so intense you cannot imagine – with or without COPD)
  • Chest Expand – grip, rear-delts, traps, rhomboids
  • 1. 4C x 10, 12, 10, 7 (this is tough….and with the new bands from Ironmind it is even tougher than I expected)
  • Decline Pushups w/feet elevated and hands on a board for added range of motion- chest, delts and triseps (some assistance from abs and low back)
  • 1. BW x 12, 12, 10 (the board adds a dimension of intensity and difficulty as you go all the way down until the upper chest touches the board)
  • Towel Hammer Curls – biceps and Brachioradialis
  • 1. 56 lbs iron plates x 10, 8, 7 (tired quickly. My conditioning is still not back to where it needs to be, but its getting there.)

  I started at 630 PM and this was no easy task. Today I was so congested, as I was yesterday, but I had to persevere. So much is at stake. I drank some protein mixed with some corn syrup (cheap maltodextrin basically), and consumed 2 units of insulin. My workout should burn off some of the sugar, but it will make my body produce some as well. So I am hoping that between the workout and insulin I will be just perfect.

  Postscript: Blood sugar was 126 after 45 minutes worth of training at a fairly decent clip. I wanted more protein and simple carbs after my workout (not sure the carbs are a good idea, so I will ask my doctor about it). Took 3 units insulin and drank a 6 ounce drink of whey and 1 tablespoon corns syrup. I feel great. I am glad I trained. Muscles are nicely cooked. [end]

  February Week 3

  • Sunday Session 021509 4:30 PM [Zercher Squats]
  • Dumbbell Zercher Squats – frontal quads, back, biceps, shoulders
  • 1. 75 lbs x 10 x 3

  Barbell Zercher Squats can be challenging as hell. However, Dumbbell Zerchers are even more so, at least from the perspective of conditioning, which is what I am going for presently. The Ivanko 75 lb. dumbbell is big and bulky that to cradle it in both arms and hold it up high towards the chin, while simultaneously squatting, takes some effort. It is hard. I can tell you that every time I do this my shoulders, legs and back are sore the next day. The movement is probably too intense for someone who has just gotten out of the hospital, so I do not recommend it for them, especially if someone are still on oxygen. But for someone who is on room air and has been exercising for 2 months straight I would consider it a strong option. [end]

  • Tuesday Session 021509 [Thick Bar Training - Ironmind Husky Handle Dumbbells]
  • Thick Bar Handle Wrist Curls
  • 1. 60 lbs. x 8-10 reps x 5 sets
  • Thick Bar Handle Military Press
  • 1. 60 lbs. x 10-12 reps x 5 sets
  • Thick Bar Handle Upright Rows
  • 1. 60 lbs. x 10 reps x 5 sets

  OK today was tough. I was not feeling well at all. I did not want to train in the worst way. I was so congested for most of the day, and I coughed so much I was exhausted. I just wanted to fucking quit. But I just kept praying about it. I just kept reminding myself that each day that passes that I give up is going to set me back two days. So, I made myself train even though I was so tired I wanted to do nothing but sleep and feel sorry for myself. I am glad I trained. I will possibly train again tonight, but all I can do is truly take things one minute at a time. [end]

  • Saturday Session 022109 [Dumbbell Zercher Squats - entire body training]
  • Dumbbell Zercher Squats
  • 1. 75 lbs x 10 reps x 3 sets

  Wow. I am getting stronger and breathing better. I did use some Pulmozyme for my lungs the last two days, and twice a day at that. I imagine this has helped. Well, if it works, it works. I managed three big sets of 10 reps, and I did use some oxygen, but my recovery was a lot better between sets since my last Dumbbell Zercher Squat session, and at the end of each set there was no panicky feeling.

  I began the workout with some light sets of a few reps to get the heart going and limber up my body. I consumed some Glutamine before and after, along with some protein from ON. At the moment I feel really good. My legs are slammed, believe it or not. I know 75 lbs is wimpy, but before you make fun of me, give it a try and see how challenging it is. Be careful though. The difficulty level might surprise you. Here is a video of me doing the exercise.

  
  [end]

  February Week 4

  • Tuesday Evening Session 022409 5 PM [calf raises, forearm work, shoulder work, neck work]
  • Thick Bar Wrist Curls – forearm
  • 1. 60 lbs x 20, 16, 12
    2. 70 lbs x 5, 4
  • Thick Bar Reverse Wrist Curls – top of forearm
  • 1. 20 lbs x 30, 20, 19, 16, 13
  • #2 Gripper
  • 1. 4 sets x 5-6 squeezes each hand
  • Thick Bar Military {supersetted} Thick Bar Upright Rows
  • 1. 70 lbs x 10 reps {70 x 12 reps}
    2. 70 lbs x 10 reps {70 x 10 reps}
    3. 70 lbs x 9 reps {70 x 10 reps}
  • Front Neck Raises
  • 1. 27 lbs x 20 reps

  No oxygen tonight! This is a first since being out of hospital. AND I did supersets. I am shocked. I knew I had been breathing well this week, even though I caught a cold. I could feel myself breathing deeper and sleeping more deeply. Perhaps my lungs have turned a corner!

  I began the workout with some light sets of a few reps to get the heart going and limber up my body as always. I had taken a blood glucose check and I was a bit low from earlier today, so I drank about 8 ounces water mixed with 2 tbspns Kayo Corn Syrup and some ON Whey Gold. Blood sugar had risen to a nice 95 after 30 minutes or so. After the workout my BS was 95, so I am pleased. Plus, I got a terrific pump during the workout. Breathing was great, recovery between sets was astounding. I am very encouraged today.:)
  [end]

  • Wednesday Evening Session 022509 6 PM [neck, forearms]
  • Band Training – forearms
  • 1. 4c x 10 x 4
  • #2 Gripper
  • 1. 4 sets x 5-6 squeezes each hand
  • Front Neck Raises
  • 1. 27 lbs x 20 reps x 4 set
  • Rear Neck Raises
  • 1. 29 lbs x 20 reps
    2. 44 lbs x 10 reps x 4 sets

  Pretty wimpy tonight. Diet was awful today. I had no breakfast. I only had lunch. No dinner. I have no food really. Money is so tight. Probably won’t be able to shop at the grocery store til Friday. Til then, who knows? My body suffered though. No strength or stamina. Lousy example for all my TPO’ers. Sorry for letting you down guys. It happens.
  [end]

  • Saturday Evening Session 022809 6 PM [squats with bands]
  • Cable Squats – thighs
  • 1. 13c x 13, 20, 20

  I definitely gained some strength, stamina and endurance here. This still pooped me out. My stamina and conditioning are still sub-par
  [end]

• March 2009

  Close Move

  March Week 1

  • Sunday Evening Session 030109 6 PM [forearms, neck, squats with bands]
  • Cable Wrist Curls
  • 1. 4c x 15 x 4 sets
  • Wrist Extensions
  • 1. 4c x 20 x 4 sets
  • Gripper
  • 1. 4 sets x 8 reps
  • Reverse Gripper
  • 1. 4 sets x 8 reps
  • Front Neck
  • 1. 27 lbs x 25, 25, 20
  • Reverse Neck
  • 1. 28 lbs x 20 reps
    2. 39 lbs x 15 reps
    3. 45 lbs x 10 reps
  • 1-Leg Cable Squats
  • 1. 4c x 15, 15, 15
  • Pushups Feet Elevated
  • 1. 13, 10

  This was a pretty solid workout, from start to finish. Stamina still in the tank.
  [end]

  • Thursday Evening Session 030509 4 PM [dead lifts with bands]
  • Cable Dead-lifts
  • 1. 13c x 6, 8, 7

  Again, I definitely gained some strength since my last dead-lift session where I used 10 cables/bands. Today, I used 13, and got stronger with each set, pulling harder and with more authority. Each rep was a maximal effort, and each set ended with me needing to take 5-10 minutes rest just to get my breath back. I used a teeny bit of oxygen after a set or two, but after the third set I needed to stop. Once again, stamina and endurance here. This still pooped me out. My stamina and conditioning are still sub-par
  [end]

  • Saturday Afternoon Session 030709 3 PM [forearms, arms, shoulders]
  • Cable Wrist Curls
  • 1. 4c x 25, 20, 15, 15
  • Thick Bar Reverse Wrist Extensions (one hand at a time)
  • 1. 12lbs x 12-15 x 4 sets
  • Gripper
  • 1. 4 sets x 8 reps (getting closer to closing)
  • Reverse Gripper
  • 1. 4 sets x 8 reps (getting closer to closing)
  • Thick Bar Lateral Raise (from floor)
  • 1. 12lbs x 16, 15, 10, 10, 12
  • Thick Bar Curls
  • 1. 60 lbs x 8, 8, 5
  • Towel Extensions
  • 1. 32 lbs x 15, 15, 12

  No Oxygen needed! This was a great workout. It felt good. Pump was good. Consumed some healthy fats (Omegold) and protein before. Pump was great.
  [end]

  March Week 2

  • Tuesday Evening Session 031009 6 PM [dead lifts with bands]
  • Decline Push-ups
  • 1. 20, 14, 10, 10, 10
  • Military Board Push-ups
  • 1. 10, 10, 15, 10, 10
  • Bench Cable Step-ups
  • 1. 4c x 10, 10, 10

  No Oxygen needed for second consecutive workout! Awesome! This was a great workout too. It felt good. Pump was so so. Did not consumed healthy fats just before the workout as I did a couple days ago (Omegold), but I did consume some protein before. Pump was just not there. Breathing was great, although towards the end of the workout I was coughing some.
  [end]

  • Friday Evening Session 031309 6 PM [back]
  • Pullovers w/ Dumbell
  • 1. 40 lbs x 12, 20, 20, 20 (not bad)
  • Dumbbell Rows
  • 1. 83 lbs x 6, 6, 6

  No Oxygen needed tonight. Workout was so-so. I felt strong I suppose.
  [end]

  March Week 3

  • Sunday Noon Session 031509 [Zercher squats]
  • Zercher Squats w/ Dumbell
  • 1. 75 lbs x 2, 3, 4, 10, 6, 7, 8, 8

  No Oxygen needed until 5th set, then I used it sparingly throughout. The truth is, I think I need more weight and a barbell. I am getting to the point that variety, or the lack thereof, is becoming an issue. What I would not give for a set of Vulcan Racks and a good barbell with some weights.
  [end]

  • Thursday 6 PM Session 031909 [Zercher squats and push-ups]
  • Zercher Squats w/ Dumbell
  • 1. 75 lbs x 3, 5, 10, 12, 10, 10
  • Decline Push Ups
  • 1. 815, 20, 17

  I definately got some added strength and stamina here, but by the time I got to the push-ups I was pooped. I enjoy the decline version of push-ups. This made me very sore the next day. Legs are lagging. I need to combine the dumbbell Zercher with regular squats but I don’t have access to the tools I need. This is frustrating.
  [end]

  • Saturday 4 PM Session 032109 [calves, forearms, neck and gripper, step-ups]
  • Calves with cables and hip-belt
  • 1. 13c x 8-10 x 3 (excellent)
  • Forearms
  • 1. 4c x 25, 12, 10
  • Reverse Forearms
  • 1. 12 lb thick bar (one arm at a time) x 25, 12, 10
  • Grippers
  • 1. 4 sets x 8 reps
  • Neck
  • 1. 27 lbs x 20 reps
    2. 37 lbs x 14
    3. 47 lbs x 6 sets x 3
  • Step-Ups On Patio (about a two foot stretch)
  • 1. Body Weight x 15 reps x 2 sets per leg
    2. 4cables x 10 x 2 sets per leg

  Not a bad workout, but I am struggling with lack of energy. I have not written much about it, largely because I had hoped I would have found a diet or a level of well being that pushed me past it, but so far no dice. The lack of energy is profound. I just have not come as far as I would have hoped. Or, perhaps the diabetes is creating additional problems. That, and the lack of enough oxygen. If I were to talk to my doctors about it at UVA they would just tell me I am 46, and welcome to the world of being older. Horse shit! My landlady is 89 years old and mows the front yard in 20 minutes with a push mower. The same job took me two hours. Something else is going on. God knows the issue. I will keep praying and seeking.
  [end]

  March Week 4

  • Tuesday 4 PM Session 032409 [Zercher squats]
  • Zercher Squats w/ Dumbell
  • 1. 75 lbs x 2, 5, 13, 10, 10

  Meh….so-so effort. Again, energy is an issue. I need to keep praying and keep searching. I added a juicer to my routine courtesy of a donation from a friend. It is a Champion Juicer. I have had one of these before. It’s somewhat of a pain in the arse, but then again all juicers are in one way or another, so it’s not all that bad. Not sure how the juicer is going to affect my well being.
  [end]

  • Friday 8 PM Session 032709 [Free Squats and Push-ups - 10 and 1's]
  • Squats and Pushups
  • 1. 10 Squats -1 Push-Ups –> 1 Squat -10 Push-Ups
    2. 2 Squats – 9 Push-Ups –> 4 Squats -7 Push-Up

  I decided that my infrequent workout were not helping me as much as I liked so I decided to dispense with the weights and cables for a few days to a couple of weeks to see how I might do with just some calisthenics. This is an old program I remember Ric Flair telling me about back in the late 70′s. It consists of a series of supersets of two key exercises: Body Weight Squats and Push-ups. The idea is to do ten squats followed immediately by 1 pushup, then, without rest, do 9 squats followed by 2 pushups and so on and so forth, until you complete 1 squat and 10 pushups. Then, you work your way back “up the ladder” as it were, doing 2 squats and 9 pushups, 3 squats and 8 pushups and so on, until you end up back where you started, with 10 squats and 1 pushup. It is very challenging, and a good conditioner, but I was scared to try it for fear it might kill me. Well, it did not kill me, but I was not able to do it non-stop, nor was I able to complete the workout. I had to stop about 3/4 of the way through. I used Oxygen after almost every set too. The last time I did this was a year and a half ago, and on that day I was able to do it non-stop and I got an awesome pump as well. My, how illness can change things in such a short period of time.
  [end]

  • Saturday 4 PM Session 032809 [Free Squats and Push-ups - 10 and 1's]
  • Squats and Pushups
  • 1. 10 Squats -1 Push-Ups –> 1 Squat -10 Push-Ups
    2. 2 Squats – 9 Push-Ups –> 10 Squats -1 Push-Up

  The session yesterday took me 33 minutes, but I was able to complete the entire workout today! I did use Oxygen starting at the 3rd superset. I was able to do 3 supersets before resting. I proceeded to complete the workout resting every 2-3 supersets. I finished the entire workout in 33 minutes. I began using the Oxygen on superset 7.
  [end]

  March Week 5

  • Sunday 800 PM Session 032909 [Free Squats and Push-ups - 10 and 1's]
  • Squats and Pushups
  • 1. 10 Squats -1 Push-Ups –> 1 Squat -10 Push-Ups
    2. 2 Squats – 9 Push-Ups –> 10 Squats -1 Push-Up

  The session yesterday took me like 33 minutes, but I was able to complete the entire workout today in 23 minutes! This time I was able to do 5 supersets before resting, which is an improvement! I was able to hold off on the Oxygen until the seventh superset. Not sure if this is a good idea, but I wanted to see if I could go longer without it. Again, I proceeded to complete the workout resting every 2-3 supersets. As mentioned, I finished the entire workout in 23 minutes which means I can do it faster still.
  [end]

  • Monday Noon Session 033009 [Free Squats and Push-ups - 10 and 1's]
  • Squats and Pushups
  • 1. 10 Squats -1 Push-Ups –> 1 Squat -10 Push-Ups
    2. 2 Squats – 9 Push-Ups –> 10 Squats -1 Push-Up

  The session yesterday took me like 23 minutes, but I was able to complete the entire workout today in 18 minutes. This time I was able to do 10 supersets before resting! I was able to hold off on the Oxygen until the tenth superset. I proceeded to complete the workout resting every 2-3 supersets. As mentioned, I finished the entire workout in 18 minutes which is an improvement over the 23 minutes the previous day.
  [end]

  • Tuesday 1230 PM Session 033109 [Free Squats and Push-ups - 10 and 1's]
  • Squats and Pushups
  • 1. 10 Squats -1 Push-Ups –> 1 Squat -10 Push-Ups
    2. 2 Squats – 9 Push-Ups –> 10 Squats -1 Push-Up

  I finished todays workout in 15 minutes, but needed to rest on the 7th overall set. I used Oxygen at that time as well. I finished the workout resting every 2-4 sets. I am encouraged that I am no longer sore. Does that mean I need to adjust the workout? Unsure.
  [end]

• April 2009

  Close Move

  April Week 1

  • Wed 430 PM Session 040109 [Free Squats and Push-ups - 10 and 1's]
  • Squats and Pushups
  • 1. 10 Squats -1 Push-Ups –> 1 Squat -10 Push-Ups
    2. 2 Squats – 9 Push-Ups –> 10 Squats -1 Push-Up

  Entering into April, I wanted to continue the 10 and 1′s. Today I started the workout and needed rest by set number 8. That is when I began the Oxygen as well. I finished in 16 minutes and felt pretty good. No soreness.
  [end]

  • Friday 430 PM Session 040309 [Free Squats and Push-ups - 10 and 1's]
  • Squats and Pushups
  • 1. 10 Squats -1 Push-Ups –> 1 Squat -10 Push-Ups
    2. 2 Squats – 9 Push-Ups –> 10 Squats -1 Push-Up

  I finished in 13 minutes!!! Wow. I rested starting at set number 6 and began Oxygen on set number 9. I needed less rest at my rest-stops and was able to resume a bit quicker which accounts for the 13 minute session. No soreness. No pump either. Dammit. I wish I could get a pump again. Is this just a matter of conditioning?
  [end]

  April Week 2

  • Thursday 400 PM Session 040909 [cable strand session with Ironmind Fabled Cables]
  • Chest Expand
  • 1. 2c x 20 x 2 sets
    2. 3c x 10, 12 reps
  • Upright Rows
  • 1. 3c x 15 – 20 reps x 3 sets
  • Lateral Raises
  • 1. 1c x 13, 17

  I have been wanting to use strand pulling again for a while, but as I can clearly see, my stamina and energy are still taking a huge beating. I just do not know what to make of this.
  [end]

  April Week 3

  • Monday 400 PM Session 041309 [cable strand session with Ironmind Fabled Cables]
  • Lateral Raises
  • 1. 2c x 10 Reps x 3 Sets (These were partial reps, as the 2 cables pull much harder than I anticipated.)
  • Front Raises
  • 1. 2c x 7 Reps x 2 Sets (These were partial reps, as the 2 cables pull much harder than I anticipated.)
  • Chest Expand
  • 1. 2c x 20 x 2 sets
    2. 4c x 6, 5 Reps (superset with 2c to failure)
  • Upright Rows
  • 1. 4c x 10 Reps x 2 sets
  • Side Press Out
  • 1. 2c x 10, 16 Reps
  • Push-up with Cables
  • 1. 2c x 10, 5 Reps
  • Strand/Cable Dead Lifts
  • 1. 3c x 15 – 20 reps x 3 sets
  • Standard Cable Curls
  • 1. 2c x 13, 10, 8 Reps
  • Pushdowns
  • 1. 2c x 20 Reps x 2 sets

  I tried training this workout on Good Friday, the 10th of April. However, this particular day I tried using some Hypertonic Saline for my lungs. It was beneficial in terms of clearing my lungs, but it left me reeling. I was not able to get my breathing back to normal for two whole days. That means I had to push the above particular workout back two days. In other words, instead of training on Good Friday as I had intended, I trained on the following Monday, the 13th of April. Spent a few minutes in prayer prior to starting the workout and commenced with Lateral Raises. Did not need oxygen! However, I did need plenty of recovery between sets, and Oxygen diffusion throughout the body was still noticeably compromised.
  [end]

  • Saturday 400 PM Session 041809 [Hip Belt Work]
  • 1-Leg Calf Raises with 75 lb. Dumbbell
  • 1. 75 lb. x 21, 12, 10 Reps x 3 Sets
  • Hip Belt Sissy Squats w/ 75 lb. Dumbbell
  • 1. 75 lb. x 14, 15, 15, 12 Reps

  I tried training middle of the weak, but body and lungs were not cooperating. So, I knocked off two more days and ended up training Saturday, the 18th of April. This particular day I tried using the Hip belt exclusively. It was beneficial in terms of allowing me to bomb the thighs reasonably well, though not being as thorough due to the light weights being used. The high reps did make it quite cardiovascular however. That was goof. The sets left me reeling and sucking wind, so Oxygen was definitely needed. I was not able to get my breathing back to normal for several minutes following each set. That means I I am still running into issues of diffusing Oxygen poorly. Even with supplemental Oxygen, if your lungs are not diffusing the Oxygen well, you still run into difficulty. Without supplemental O2 I would be toast. In other words, training at the gym is still a long way off, and I love training at home so much I doubt I will ever pay for a gym membership again. Art classes, here I come!
  [end]

  • Wednesday 042209 – Thursday 042309[Hip Belt Work]
  • Never Mind
  • 1. Zilch

  OK, these two days were simply pathetic. On Wednesday, two friends traveled to Charlottesville from Lynchburg to pray with me. We were praying for my recovery from CF and diabetes of all things. God provided the opportunity, and I took a leap of faith and made myself available. I had no idea what to expect, but I know God is capable of making us well. I have exhausted all my options medically. So, I am trusting God to do the rest, including providing me with the additional tools I need at just the right time. Anyway, the workouts over the two day period were so bad, so disorganized, and more along the lines of experimentation. Frankly, they were so unremarkable that I did not even bother writing down what I did. Pfffft. A waste of two perfectly good training days.
  [end]

  April Week 4

  • Friday 100 PM Session 042409 [cable strand session with Ironmind Fabled Cables]
  • Dead Lifts
  • 1. 13c x 8 Reps x 3 Sets (These were strong reps, and I did not need but about 4 minutes between sets just on this exercise. Otherwise, 2-3 minutes was sufficient. A definite improvement.)
  • Upright Rows
  • 1. 6c x 10, 8 Reps
  • Chest Expand
  • 1. 4c x 12, 13, 10 Reps
  • Side Press-out
  • 1. 3c x 18, 20 Reps
  • Push-up with Cables
  • 1. 2c x 10, 13 Reps (strong!)
  • Push-downs
  • 1. 3c x 15 – 20 Reps
  • Side Tricep Press-out
  • 1. 2c x 10, 8 Reps
  • Curls
  • 1. 3c x 10 Reps x 2 sets

  This morning started off rather oddly. Yesterday, two days after having been anointed with oil and having the prayer of faith spoken over me, I was feeling so bad that I actually thought about calling an ambulance. Ugh! I was having real trouble breathing and catching my breath. As a rule, anytime I feel this way I am very concerned. When I went to sleep last night I did so feeling pretty sure that when I awoke the next morning (this morning) I would have to take myself back to the hospital. However, to my surprise and relief, when I sat up in bed this morning I discovered that I was not feeling as badly as I had been yesterday. Still, my breathing was a bit compromised. I got up, had a nice breakfast, had some coffee, went to the dentist at 930 AM to get my teeth cleaned, only to discover that while I was reclined in the dentist chair I could feel fluids in my lungs building up. Yikes! Man alive, I wanted to cough so bad, but I dared not do it lest I jar the hygienist’s hand, thereby causing a tooth to be chipped for all the world to see. So, I lay still as a stone for over an hour, stifling a cough all along the way. Wow, that was my own water boarding experience. On top of that, I was having trouble breathing. I decided to do what I always do when I am in over my head. I just prayed. In my minds eye, I just looked at Jesus hanging on the cross, with his arms stretched far and wide, for all the world to see. Well, once the cleaning was over, I got up, coughed once, and suddenly I was feeling better. I made my way upstairs, made my way to the car and found myself a bit winded. I prayed some more, thanking God for what He was doing in my life, and before you know it, I was feeling better and better. When I got home, I did some work on my lungs using The Vest. Once that was done, I noticed I was feeling even better, as though I was diffusing Oxygen more quickly and more efficiently. Curious, I decided to test my perceptions by performing an experiment. I walked! I went outside, walked down the street in front of my house, taking the normal route I usually take. Now, typically I walk down a huge long hill, all the way to the bottom of it, stopping there to catch my breath, resting for 10 minutes or so, whereupon I typically turn around and walk right back up the hill. Usually, this trek is killer for me, leaving me gasping for breath and in need of supplemental Oxygen once I crest the top of this big hill. Well, today was different. I walked down the hill, expecting to get out of breath by the time I reached the bottom of it. Only, I was not out of breath! In fact, I felt so good I found myself I talking to God the entire time I was walking. Rather than pause to catch my breath as is typical for me, I immediately turned around, without stopping, marched right back up the hill I had just descended a mere seconds earlier. I talked to God the entire time this way too. I never once got out of breath, and when I crested the top of the hill I had energy to spare and lots more besides. I was shocked. At that point I met the mailman who handed me a box containing my new Fabled Cables from Ironmind, bringing the number of sets I now own to three! I decided to work out right then and there. The workout was STRONG. It was brisk, with little more that 1-2 minutes between sets. I did use some Oxygen when I did dead lifts, but I noticed that after 4-5 breaths I was feeling better. As the workout progressed, I got stronger and stronger, not to mention more and more excited. Now I was experiencing a surge of energy, and deep breaths of air would fuel me sufficiently so that I could bang out a few extra reps for each set. SOoooo, at the moment I am inclined to think that there has been a change in my health for the better. The next few days we will know something more definitive.
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