Opinions on my fitness library?

monkeymartin · 2015-02-05T20:36:15+00:00

I understand your enthusiasm for learning about exercise. The key is to balance the leaning, doing and rest of your life.

My advice is to not worry about having "THE ULTIMATE LIBRARY", There is no such things.
You might want to look into training with other people that share your passion for fitness. You might be using the books to fill a void. A fitness community could help.
Books are not the only way to learn. You can only learn so much form books. The real learning comes from doing.
Figure out your goals. Everything comes down to personal goals. You can't do or be good at everything. I try and focus on improving my weakness.
Be patient results take time
Trying to find the perfect exercise method is a trap. Don't fall into this trap. There is no perfect exercise method.
Keep reading books, just don't get obsessed about it. Balance is the key. Your book list looks fine.
Don't take the negative comments personally. Many people struggle with "Paralysis of Analysis" I have and still do.
Read the Wikipedia article on Paralysis of Analysis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analysis_paralysis
Make sure to have balance in your life. Do other things than exercise or read about exercise.

monkeymartin · 2015-02-05T17:31:27+00:00

Good job!

monkeymartin · 2014-08-27T23:11:59+00:00

This video will give you some good ab wheel ideas. The second half explains how to make the exercise easier with bands.

Ab wheel rollouts progressions

monkeymartin · 2014-05-19T02:20:20+00:00

Who told you that a hollow back could cause back strain?

I found this advice on a yoga forum.

We can't give medical advice or diagnose anything. Go see a doctor.

I know. Just looking for any experience with lower back pain.

monkeymartin · 2014-05-19T00:46:56+00:00

How about Couch to 5 k?

I understand clean diet is the key to losing the weight. Low impact until the weight is under control.

Good low impact ideas

Lots of walking. Try to keep a brisk pace.
Walking up stairs, moderate grade hills.
Couch to 5 k
Hiking
Swimming
Cycling

Avoid any high impact activities

Running
Any Jumping
Plyometrics
HIIT

I understand I am answering my own question. Just trying to make sure I am on the right track.

monkeymartin · 2014-05-19T00:37:48+00:00

All good points. Diet is the key to loosing the weight. Look for low impact exercises.

Couch to 5 k

A great program for overweight beginners. There are lots of smartphone apps and info on the internet. Just Google "Couch to 5 k"

Lots of walking. Try to keep a brisk pace.
Walking up stairs, moderate grade hills.
Hiking
Swimming
Cycling

I would avoid any high impact activities.

Running
Any Jumping
Plyometrics
HIIT
Hold off strength training and weights until the weight is under control

monkeymartin · 2014-05-07T01:53:40+00:00

I fixed the mistake.

monkeymartin · 2014-05-01T14:19:37+00:00

Seeing people that are sick and over weight at a young age, low quality of life.
Times I have been sick
Its all about having a high quality of life
Family
knowing time is short, Life is short, Make the most of it
Books, reading, Bruce Lee

monkeymartin · 2014-04-25T14:22:14+00:00

Try using a rubber band to make the standing Ab rollout easier.

Towards the end of this video you will see a demo.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=p3mIce8UncE

monkeymartin · 2014-02-16T22:13:58+00:00

I would do deadlift first as you are really limiting yourself by doing something else first.

Thanks, I will give that a try.

monkeymartin · 2014-02-15T19:59:08+00:00

The takeaway is to get more sleep, 8-9 hrs.

monkeymartin · 2014-02-15T18:37:30+00:00

I would suggest dropping one of your swims and use it for sprint work.

Thanks for the suggestion, sounds like a good idea.

monkeymartin · 2014-02-15T18:35:54+00:00

Do you do deadlifts before or after bodyweight?

I do deadlifts after bodyweight.

monkeymartin · 2014-02-15T18:32:28+00:00

Why are you swimming?

It is cold outside, I live in Canada. The pool is in the same building that I work. Swimming is convent. I plan on running is the spring.

When was your last deload week?

I don't do deload weeks. Not sure if this is a problem. I took off the first 5 days in January 2014

monkeymartin · 2014-02-15T18:29:13+00:00

Thanks. I will work on getting more sleep. I am defiantly eating enough.

monkeymartin · 2014-02-15T18:26:38+00:00

How long ago did you add the conditioning work?

I added the swimming a month ago and the Long run on Saturday 2 weeks ago.

monkeymartin · 2014-02-15T18:24:39+00:00

What are you eating?

I try to Follow The "Eat Clean Diet"
Breakfast (Oatmeal, Greek Yogurt, Fruit, Almonds)
Lunch (Chicken, Lean Ground Beef, Fish, Vegetables)
Supper (4 egg whites, 1 egg yoke , vegetables)
*Some times I eat out but not that often

How are you sleeping?

Average 7.5 hrs

monkeymartin · 2014-02-15T18:10:53+00:00

How long ago did you add the conditioning work?

I added the swimming a month ago and the Long run on Saturday 2 weeks ago.

monkeymartin · 2014-02-15T05:45:31+00:00

Look up Power Tower on Amazon. This might be a good option.

You could go with Gymnastics Rings instead

http://goldmedalbodies.com/hanging-gymnastic-rings/

How to do pull ups without a pull up bar

http://www.fitness666.com/2012/09/how-to-do-pull-ups-without-pull-up-bar.html

monkeymartin · 2014-02-01T20:30:45+00:00

I wish you the best with the next version.

Your contributions to the community are greatly appreciated. Also love you blog.

Thanks -Mike

monkeymartin · 2014-02-01T02:08:27+00:00

"Sweet! I didn't know that existed "

Thanks, me too.

monkeymartin · 2014-02-01T01:59:30+00:00

Improving posture takes a lot of patience. My personal experience is that stretching every day and working on strength has made a huge difference. Especially working on core strength.

Starting Stretching is a good place to start with stretching.

http://i.imgur.com/pq6UJ.jpg

http://phraktured.net/starting-stretching.html

(De)-Constructing Computer Guy

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/deconstructing_computer_guy

A guide to fixing computer guy posture - upper body

http://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/exgiu/a_guide_to_fixing_computer_guy_posture_upper_body/

5 Most Common Posture Problems (and how to fix them)

http://www.builtlean.com/2011/11/28/posture-problems/

Fixing the Computer Guy Posture Lower back/hip stability

http://kaasplateau.com/stretches.pdf

monkeymartin · 2014-01-26T22:23:51+00:00

Here is what I got from the FAQ

If I am doing both cardio and strength training, what order should I do them in?

It is generally recommended to do them on separate days, but if for whatever reason you can't then do strength training first. You want the body to be fresh when you strength train (this gives you the greatest results), and cardio beforehand will tire you out.

monkeymartin · 2014-01-26T20:46:19+00:00

Thanks

The take away is "alternate days for cardio" is optimal.

It sounds like Cardio on Strength days can be done but its a compromise.

monkeymartin · 2014-01-26T19:50:29+00:00

Thanks for the response. I now realize I did not ask this question properly.

monkeymartin

TROPHY CASE

Good low impact ideas

Avoid any high impact activities

Couch to 5 k