Photo by MJ Klein
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I took this photo nearly 2 years ago. I was a lot bigger at that time than I am now. My current daily exercise routine is:
- 15 minute set on the exercise bike
- 3, 10 rep rounds of chest presses (on Total Gym 9000)
- 3, 10 rep rounds of flys.
- 15 minute set on the exercise bike
- 3, 10 rep rounds of bicep curls
- 3, 10 rep rounds of tricep curls
- 15 minute set on the exercise bike
- 3, 10 rep sets of pullovers with ab crunch
I’m doing 45 minutes of cardio on the bike, in 3 sets of 15 minutes each. In between sets on the bike, I’m doing strength training on the Total Gym 9000 [2]. The exercise routine has made an incredible difference in how I feel. Not only has it helped to stabilize my heart rate issue [3], the amount of energy I have has significantly increased. I have that daily “just barely sore” feeling from working out. I used to have this feeling back when I was a young man and worked out in the gym regularly, and it’s good to be back in that condition. I am also riding my Giant mountain bike, and recumbent tricycle on weekends [4]and some weekdays. When I look at myself in the mirror, it seems to me that my protruding paunch is about 1/2 the size of what it used to be. People who haven’t seen me in awhile all comment that I look thinner. This is all positive and indicates that I am moving in the right direction. I’ll update again in a few months.
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#1 Comment By owshawng On May 8, 2009 @ 02:39
Go MJ go!
I was excited to have to tighten my belt 1 notch this month. You’re doing great.
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#2 Comment By thenhbushman On May 9, 2009 @ 22:37
hey, owshawng, tightening up the belt is great! a few weeks ago i had to take one of my knives and poke some new holes in my belt. that feels great! thanks for the encouragement and you keep going on that belt too!
#3 Comment By cfimages On May 8, 2009 @ 11:23
Good to hear you’re getting healthier. I’d consider dropping the bicep curls and replacing them with something that works the bigger muscles – squats, lunges, plank, pushups etc. Bicep curls don’t really do much.
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#4 Comment By thenhbushman On May 9, 2009 @ 22:35
thanks Craig. yeah you’re right. the biceps don’t do much for anything except, well, the biceps! i need that because my arm muscles are very long and they don’t “pop out” if you know what i mean. if i don’t do the bicep curls my arms look skinny. i find that riding the bike is pretty much all i need for a good lower body workout. my lower body has always been well developed from my childhood bike riding (which was extensive). i do the chest stuff first and then work around and down to the biceps. those pullovers that i do are pretty good for the chest and abs, plus they sure do get the blood pumping. i almost forgot, i do a lat pulldown too. i like that exercise a lot. thanks Craig.
#5 Comment By Carrie On May 8, 2009 @ 11:49
Way to go, MJ! Sounds like a great workout routine. I’m glad you staying healthy and keeping fit. There’s nothing better than a great workout routine to have you looking and feeling your best.
#6 Comment By thenhbushman On May 9, 2009 @ 22:32
Carrie, all in all it’s about 1:15 per day. i’m about to up the bike part to one hour per day. you’re right – it makes you feel fit and healthy and that’s a good thing. the energy boost is incredible, as you well know from your own workouts. i do find that i have to work harder for the same gains i would have say, 20 years ago, lol. but it’s worth it. thanks Carrie.
#7 Comment By Brunty On May 9, 2009 @ 16:15
Excellent MJ. Well done mate and keep up the hard work my friend. I am happy that you are feeling better in health as well.
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#8 Comment By thenhbushman On May 9, 2009 @ 22:27
thanks Brunty. you helped inspire me because it’s good to know that i’m not the only one who needs to exercise. anytime i feel like slacking off i think about that. thanks.