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August 28

I was apparently overdoing it with this program. I woke up with DOMS from the night before in my shoulders. Then it was fatigue in my forearms. Over the next few days, I had issues all over. I don't remember the last time I felt like that for more than a day or two. So, I shut everything down until I felt no odd aches or fatigue. After day 5, I decided that I was going back to chasing Simple, slowly, steadily, and quit with the program changing.

Since I was going to be starting up again, I waited until today to do so. I have been doing mobility work, and stretching, but nothing else besides the occasional stroll. The coming week will be Simple work with the 16 kg, with walks over lunch once again.

AM:
Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 16 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 16 kg

1HS: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16
TGU: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16

This felt good, I went easy for my first session, waiting to be able to talk without effort before starting my next set. This felt really easy, so I will watch the time it takes to do these exercises, to start getting my time down to 5 & 10 minutes. Once I hit them, a set with the 20 kg will be added.

Stay safe and healthy!
 
September 7

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 16 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 16 kg

1HS: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16
TGU: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16

Two days in a row, steady work, looking to stay consistent and focused.
 
September 9

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 16 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 16 kg

1HS: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16
TGU: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16

“Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in installments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.”
― Israelmore Ayivor
 
September 10

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 16 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 16 kg

1HS: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16
TGU: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16

Tried to hit the time standard tonight with swings and get ups. Ironically, I completed both around 7 minutes. Swings were done in 6:30, about as fast as I could go, so those are staying with the 16 kg for a while longer. Get ups on the other hand, were just short of 7 minutes, with far less effort than the swings. I was breathing a little hard, but no where near where I was after swings. It was like I could have gone faster, but not a lot faster. Two more days with all 16 kg kettlebells just to be certain. Sunday will see the 20 kg in my get ups.

Question is, should it be one set for each side, or two? I mean, it isn't like I came in at 9:30 on my get ups....I had plenty of time remaining. I am thinking two sets. If you are reading my training log, what are your thoughts?
 
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Michael Scott said:
Question is, should it be one set for each side, or two? I mean, it isn't like I came in at 9:30 on my get ups....I had plenty of time remaining. I am thinking two sets. If you are reading my training log, what are your thoughts?
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I'd say, base it on what you want to do the day after. If it's going to be a rest day, go for it. Try 2 sets, if that feels ok, try a 3rd, see what happens. If you want to hit it again the next day, do just 1 set, and see if you can repeat it next time.

There's value in both approaches.

My bet is, if you are blasting through the TGUs in under 7 minutes, you've probably got plenty in the tank to do a lot of sets with the 20 if you take your time. I take 20 minutes getting through my 10 TGUs.

EDIT: typo - 10 TGUs, not 19
 
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I read your log, and you are using far heavier kettlebells than my 16's, so I can see where it could be taking longer.....;)ROFL(y)

Yeah, I am thinking 2 sets......I should be ok.

WhatWouldHulkDo said:
I'd say, base it on what you want to do the day after. If it's going to be a rest day, go for it. Try 2 sets, if that feels ok, try a 3rd, see what happens. If you want to hit it again the next day, do just 1 set, and see if you can repeat it next time.

There's value in both approaches.

My bet is, if you are blasting through the TGUs in under 7 minutes, you've probably got plenty in the tank to do a lot of sets with the 20 if you take your time. I take 20 minutes getting through my 10 TGUs.

EDIT: typo - 10 TGUs, not 19
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September 11

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 16 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 16 kg

1HS: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16
TGU: 20, 20, 20, 16, 16

Three sets with the 20 kg in my get ups and I felt like I could do more. Swings were easier today, my hip pop was really good today, a few more sessions like this one and I may make the 5 minute mark with my swings. My get ups were still under 10 minutes, about 8:30 - 9:00 minutes for them today, without really pushing myself. The 20 kg felt much better than the 16 kg felt. Let's see how I feel tomorrow when I go to grab the kettlebell.......because I feel great right now!'

Stay safe and healthy!
 
September 16

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 16 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 16 kg

1HS: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16
TGU: 20, 20, 20, 16, 16

This seems to be the sweet spot for now. Just enough to challenge me without wiping me out.

Stay safe & healthy!
 
September 17

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 16 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 16 kg

1HS: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16
TGU: 20, 20, 20, 16, 16

I felt like I could have done another set of get ups with the 20 kg, but I held back. If I feel the same way tomorrow, then I may go for it. I will check my swings for time either tomorrow or this weekend.

Stay safe & healthy!
 
September 18

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 16 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 16 kg

1HS: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16
TGU: 20, 20, 20, 16, 16

Yeah! Right at 5 minutes for my swings, and under 8 minutes for my getups. So, I will be starting tomorrow with the 20 kg for swings. I will also be adding another set of get ups with the 20 kg as well. This works for me, because I am traveling next weekend, and I didn't really want to be taking two kettlebells with me. So, I will start with long rest periods for my swings, and get after it!

Time for a big roast beef sandwich, onion rings, and a glass of wine!

Stay safe & healthy!
 
September 19 - Took a rest day after challenging myself, so I would be ready for all 20 kg work.

September 20

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 20 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 20 kg

1HS: 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
TGU: 20, 20, 20, 20, 20

That felt great. I did my swings EMOM, figuring that when my form started getting sloppy, I would rest more. Amazingly, I felt solid and strong in every set. Now, I did get my HR up, but I expected that to happen. Still, 10 minutes for 100 20 kg swings isn't a bad place to start. Get ups were solid as well. The last three sets actually felt better than the first two....I didn't keep track of my time, but I am sure it was around 10 minutes. All around great session today.

Stay safe & healthy!
 
September 21

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 20 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 20 kg

1HS: 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
TGU: 20, 20, 20, 20, 20

Backed off the EMOM tonight, and all was well. A little extra mobility work beforehand, and the session went very well.

Stay safe and healthy!
 
September 22

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 20 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 20 kg

1HS: 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
TGU: 20, 20, 20, 20, 20

Swings feel better today, and getups are still solid and strong. So far, so good.

Stay safe and healthy!
 
September 23

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 20 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 20 kg

1HS: 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
TGU: 20, 20, 20, 20, 20

Solid session over lunch today. Felt good from start to finish.
 
September 23

Mobility Work
Hamstring Stretching

Halos 3 x 10 x 20 kg
Goblet Squats 3 x 5 x 20 kg

1HS: 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
TGU: 20, 20, 20, 20, 20

Morning session today, as I am driving 10 hours to see my daughter. It was interesting to workout in the morning. Session took a little longer, as I wasn't completely recovered from yesterday afternoon, but some additional stretching beforehand, and resting a little longer between sets took care of that.
 
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