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[Leslie <cayadopi AT yahoo.com>]

While I was doing cardio, of course he was working with other clients, so I 
got to see what he did with a variety of other people.  It was a combination 
of generic + custom.  He worked with all kinds of people, including, 
professional sports players, the very elderly to the young, and worked with 
quite a few people who were missing limbs (legs, arms, etc.)  He kept a diary 
on each of us, and had a plan that he followed.
 
On the high reps, I believe that could rip muscle fibers and then as the 
muscles repaired over the next few days there would be an increase in muscle 
mass.  This is something I didn't want, as I already have naturally man-sized 
muscles.  But he did do this occassionally, and thinking back, it was likely 
to bust me thru a plateau, as my body is very sneaky and smart about holding 
on for the coming famine days.... LOL.  Even with more calories burned than 
calories consumed (not for extended periods of time, but shorter term 
plateaus).    Sometimes those high rep days were also with some pretty heavy 
weights.  I never did ask him what the rational was behind it.  He commanded, 
I obeyed.  For all I know, he might have just wanted to torture me for 
disagreeing with him on a political matter... LOL... we had some pretty 
lively debates.... or maybe he figured he'd try to get me to stop talking... 
LOL.
 
This PT was one of those Mr. XXX title holding body builders, so he was 
geared to paying attention to developing strength in all muscles in the most 
efficient manner.  There was a female trainer there also; she used lighter 
weights and more reps.  I can't say I ever saw any improvement in her clients 
- but I do not know what each individuals' goals were either.  
 
It is likely good for women's bones to add more weight gradually, as I 
suspect bone increases in density based on the stress levels.  I suspect that 
because the astronauts lose bone density while in space.... no stress on 
their bones in weightless conditions.
 
Once I was fit all over, I didn't get injuries or get sore.  Maybe the 
balance of muscles was the reason..... except for one time and one time 
only.... which took me out of the gym for several years.  My calves were very 
strong, and I could easily move 800# with my calf muscles (and you would 
never have known it).  But I always wore gym shoes.  One day I went to 
downtown Miami by train, and then in high heels, walked some 10 blocks - 
somehow I managed a major calf injury.  Never tripped in the heels, so have 
no idea how it happened - only the pain after.  I had a repeat of this injury 
earlier this year, on top of another injury - so crutches have been my friend 
on/off for about 4 months this year.
 
 
 


--- On Sun, 12/14/08, EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net> wrote:

From: EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [Homestead] Fitness - Weight Lifting Routine
To: cayadopi AT yahoo.com, homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008, 12:55 PM


Leslie wrote:

> 
> THE EXERCISE ROUTINE:
> 
> MON-WED-FRI 28 mins minimum of cardio my choice, bike, treadmill, 
> stairmaster, eliptical, rowing (I usually did 30 mins to 45 mins - 
> although in the beginning I could only do 5 mins)
> 
> TUE-THR-SAT Approximately 30-45 mins weight training - divided into 
> major muscle groups
> 
> TUE - Legs & Abs THR - Back & Triceps & Shoulders Sat - Chest
& 
> Biceps & Abs
> 
> A variety of exercises targeting those muscle groups - 'twas 
> different every week - but basically 12 repetitions, then rest for 30
>  seconds, repeat 3 times.  Do that for each different exercise until 
> about 30-45 mins have gone by.


Did your PT design this specifically for you, or is this a generic plan?

> 
> Weights were started out fairly light in the beginning, but as I got 
> stronger he added weight, not repetion.

I suppose that makes sense.  So if he had added reps, what would that
accomplish, add stamina?


> 
> Occassionally to "bust up the routine" he would have me do reps
until
>  I could no longer do a rep (this was only after I was very fit).
> 
> Occassionally, he would have me do weird stuff, like push his car 
> around the parking lot - i.e. work muscle groups in a manner they 
> weren't accustomed to, or punch a punching bag, etc.


Yes, this is what I am trying to prepare for.  It seems it is that every
time I injure myself, it is from doing something I am not used to doing.
> 
> The weight liftting routines alwasy started with a 5 min warm-up in 
> cardio and stretching before, and stretching after.

I would not have thought to do that.  I suppose I could ride the
stationary bike for a few minutes.

B

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Leslie wrote:

> This PT was one of those Mr. XXX title holding body builders, so he
> was geared to paying attention to developing strength in all muscles
> in the most efficient manner.  There was a female trainer there also;
> she used lighter weights and more reps.  I can't say I ever saw any
> improvement in her clients - but I do not know what each individuals'
> goals were either.

I doubt I would chosen your PT, because I want overall fitness, not
visible results, per se.



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