Approved Log My Training Log - Another old man trying to live life as a young man

[shrekmode]

Anyway as you can tell, I'm now back, and what should be a training day isn't. Completely forgot I had to go to the pathology clinic and pick up this little ***y handbag. 24hrs of blood pressure monitoring. Seriously looking forward to getting back in the gym on Wednesday.

Finished the anavar on Friday, back to 200mg a week now, getting all in order for blood work in a month.

Hope you all had a good long weekend.

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Haven’t jumped on the forum in a bit, just catching up on your posts now. Saw you had a few hiccups there bro, hope things are on the mend and you're feeling better.

 

[ChasetheCase]

Haven’t jumped on the forum in a bit, just catching up on your posts now. Saw you had a few hiccups there bro, hope things are on the mend and you're feeling better.

Thanks @shrekmode yep hitting the mid 40s hard. Last 9 months I discovered I had been having issues with high blood pressure, borderline high chlorestrol, both genetic. Found out last week my foot 'injury' is actually bursitits and arthritis with no cartilage remaining, and off on Friday to have another BCC cut out my head.

Good news is that I can still train around the foot, I was just worried it was fractured so didn't want to train on it if I felt pain. I now know I can and it'll just hurt a bit. Also I'm now on Telmisartan which is almost a wonder drug so pleased with that for when on cycles, I was having another ABPM test as the Dr thinks I should run higher doses.

 

[ChasetheCase]

Interesting, was looking at my weight since coming off Anavar and dropping my test from 300 to 200mg a week. The two weeks after stopping I haven't been training due to holidays, bad timing. But I've lost 1.8kg, I really didn't feel I had that much water, guess not training also meant I had lower glycogen demand. But wasn't expecting to lose almost 2kg!

 

[crackers]

Telmisartan is good, keeps BP in check and has metabolic perks, so it’s a smart move especially on cycle. Just make sure you’re watching kidney markers and lipids every few months. With coming off var and dropping test would definitely drop some water and glycogen. Especially with no training in the mix. Even if you didn’t feel watery, Anavar keeps you looking dry but still holds intracellular water and fullness. No training = no glycogen turnover = deflate a bit. That 1.8kg is mostly water and carbs, not muscle. Once you're back in the gym and carbs are up, you’ll fill out again quick.

 

[ChasetheCase]

@crackers yeah Telmisartan is a wonder drug for sure, also helps mitigate LVH and decreases visceral fat. Will be interesting to see if there's any change in my next DXA.

First time back to the gym in almost three weeks, shocking... life just got in the way. Pretty demotivating training with significantly lower weights and finding it tough. I know I'll get there in a couple of weeks, but will be mentally tough the next two weeks bouncing back. Real bad timing with coming off cycle and trying to get back in to gym.

Anyway here's my easy session today.

Squat (Barbell)
40kg x 5 reps
60kg x 5 reps
80kg x 5 reps
100kg x 10 reps
100kg x 10 reps
100kg x 10 reps

Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
15kg x 5 reps
20kg x 5 reps
27.5kg x 3 reps
35kg x 8 reps
35kg x 10 reps
35kg x 10 reps

Seated Row (Machine)
68kg x 10 reps
75kg x 12 reps
82kg x 12 reps

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
54kg x 12 reps
61kg x 12 reps
68kg x 12 reps

Decline Crunch (Weighted)
9kg x 20 reps
9kg x 20 reps
9kg x 20 reps

 

[crackers]

Don’t stress the numbers, consistency’s what matters. That glycogen and strength rebound will come fast once you’re training regularly and food’s back on point. You’ll probably look and feel 10x better by the end of next week.

 

[ChasetheCase]

A tiny workout today, only had 30 minutes so this was the best I could do. Still feeling depressed over my weight loss, my daily 7 day average is now consistent drop of 2.42kg (86.92 - 84.5) literally back at exactly the same weight I as prior to this mesocycle, horrid feeling realising how much wasted training.

Anyway, onwards and upwards, looking to start a Upper, Lower, Full Body workout now to help get back to speed quicker.

Good news I've been eating really well, only sugar I've consumed has been in milk, have eaten 1kg of fillet steak, courtesy of Aldi.

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
20kg x 10 reps
40kg x 10 reps
60kg x 10 reps
80kg x 10 reps
80kg x 8 reps
80kg x 8 reps

Chin Up
5 reps
5 reps
4 reps

Seated Cable Row - Bar Grip
40kg x 10 reps
50kg x 12 reps
60kg x 12 reps

 

[Skays]

Don’t stress, it’ll all come back.

 

[ChasetheCase]

Slowly easing back into it. Mostly did lighter reps than normal and performed them much slower than normal.
Cutting down set numbers to ensure I fit some ab exercises.

Squat (Barbell)
60kg x 10 reps
80kg x 10 reps
100kg x 10 reps
100kg x 10 reps
100kg x 10 reps

Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
15kg x 5 reps
20kg x 5 reps
27.5kg x 3 reps
30kg x 12 reps
30kg x 12 reps
30kg x 12 reps

Pull Up
7 reps
6 reps
5 reps

Leg Extension (Machine)
68kg x 12 reps
68kg x 12 reps
82kg x 12 reps

Triceps Dip
10 reps
12 reps
12 reps

Seated Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
12.5kg x 15 reps
12.5kg x 12 reps
12.5kg x 12 reps

Hip Adduction (Machine)
35kg x 12 reps
35kg x 12 reps
35kg x 12 reps

Decline Crunch (Weighted)
12kg x 20 reps
12kg x 20 reps
12kg x 20 reps

 

[Skays]

Bench looks good @ChasetheCase

 

[ChasetheCase]

@Skays I was doing really well with the bench, got up to a 134kg 1rm a few weeks back, then time off so slowly easing back into it.

Then frustratingly last night in training I was thrown on to my shoulder and heard a crunch noise. Arm currently in a sling now, I've got full movement luckily but just very painful, so guessing it's just tissue damage. Will start trying to mobilse it tomorrow and hopefully will be back in two weeks.

Combat sports are most definitely for young people. We've got Judo coach at our gym who's in his 60s, no idea how he can get thrown without injuries.

 

[Skays]

@Skays I was doing really well with the bench, got up to a 134kg 1rm a few weeks back, then time off so slowly easing back into it.

Then frustratingly last night in training I was thrown on to my shoulder and heard a crunch noise. Arm currently in a sling now, I've got full movement luckily but just very painful, so guessing it's just tissue damage. Will start trying to mobilse it tomorrow and hopefully will be back in two weeks.

Combat sports are most definitely for young people. We've got Judo coach at our gym who's in his 60s, no idea how he can get thrown without injuries.

Sorry to hear about the shoulder. Hope it gets better.

I've learnt the hard way, my training style has changed completely. I take it really easy and don't go too heavy, it's not worth it.

 

[ChasetheCase]

Thanks @Skays I'm still learning that one, Muay Thai I only spar light now, no hard sparring, and BJJ I try and take it slow. Didn't help that I had an agressive guy trying 100%, will try and avoid him next time rolling. Hard when half of it is based on your opponent.

 

[Skays]

I had to give up BJJ all together. Had to stop towards the end of last year.

 

[ChasetheCase]

Oh sorry to hear that, I'm sure that day will come for me too, I get injured so much easier now compared to when I was younger. Sucks getting old, I don't feel any different but my body does!

 

[Skays]

Oh sorry to hear that, I'm sure that day will come for me too, I get injured so much easier now compared to when I was younger. Sucks getting old, I don't feel any different but my body does!

The mind still thinks we can push like we used to, but the body doesn’t bounce back the same. It’s just a hard pill to swallow sometimes

 

[ChasetheCase]

Now that the comp is over it's back to my old log, certainly took a while to dig out.

Hope you've all had a good long weekend. I tried to make the most of it and got 5 BJJ classes in, body aching from it, still wondering if I should cruise higher than 150mg, wondering how much benefit going back to 200-250 would make for recovery. Dropping hasn't made any changes to my blood pressure, I'm not sure about HCT as I messed up my test, did three months on 150mg test to see if it'd reduce from 53. Tried to hydrate enough but obviously my early morning sparring class dehydrated me as I came back at 54. So much for the Naringin extract test.

Anyway kept putting off training today as had a migraine, I was at home so at least I could take it slow, 28 degrees was a bit too much, really need to get a fan for the garage, sadly AC is out of the question, it's 60m2 with almost 4m high ceilings.

Took it slow and easy, not really out of choice, body really wasn't feeling it and couldn't motivate myself with my migraine. But better to do something than nothing. Haven't done toes to bar for a long time, wow that was harder than expected. MUST WORK ON CORE.

Need to get 8 weeks solid training back in before I consider going back on cycle.

Squat (Barbell)
40kg x 5 reps
60kg x 5 reps
80kg x 5 reps
100kg x 8 reps
100kg x 8 reps
100kg x 8 reps

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
20kg x 10 reps
40kg x 5 reps
40kg x 10 reps
60kg x 8 reps
60kg x 8 reps
60kg x 8 reps

Face Pull
20kg x 20 reps
25kg x 20 reps
30kg x 20 reps
30kg x 20 reps

Toes to Bar
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps

 

[hubbles]

Hope you've all had a good long weekend. I tried to make the most of it and got 5 BJJ classes in, body aching from it, still wondering if I should cruise higher than 150mg, wondering how much benefit going back to 200-250 would make for recovery. Dropping hasn't made any changes to my blood pressure, I'm not sure about HCT as I messed up my test, did three months on 150mg test to see if it'd reduce from 53. Tried to hydrate enough but obviously my early morning sparring class dehydrated me as I came back at 54. So much for the Naringin extract test.

Hey brother, if your BP didn’t change between 150mg and your higher dose you might not see a big difference there going back up. But recovery and general wellbeing usually respond pretty noticeably once you move past your individual “feel good” threshold. HCT sitting at 54 is more hydration and individual response than the dose itself. A morning draw after sparring will read high. If you want a clean comparison I'd redo the test midmorning on a rest day after normal fluids. That’ll tell you whether 150mg is really pushing it or if it’s just the timing.

 

[ChasetheCase]

Thanks @hubbles. I was hydrated well the day before had about 2L in the morning before test. Really thought that’d be enough. First time testing after training so I know not to do that again. I had hoped my HCT would have gone back down to 52. I’m not bothered by it at the moment as I don’t have any issues which could cause platelet disfunction or clotting. It was more a test to see if it would help bring my blood pressure down. My last ABMP 24hr test was 124 and I’m on 40mg of Telmisartan. Interestingly I changed from Lisinopril which did absolutely nothing. In fairness I don’t think Telmisartan is doing much either as my morning and pre sleep blood pressure still sits between 130-140. Multiple drs say it’s the 24hr average which is important. But I am concerned as I get older it’ll get worse. I’m training 3x a week for weight training and 3-4x weeks mma/bjj/Muay Thai. And do parkruns on Saturday. I’m sure I’m getting enough cardio in. Drs don’t want to do anything more as they say my blood pressure is good. Took third Dr to prescribe me anything as the others were of the thinking that anything under 140 is fine. I still use the Telmisartan mostly for the other benefits such as LVH mitigation and visceral fat. Yep anyway need to do what you say and before changing dose back up get enough test ensuring I’m fully hydrated. I’m naturally high end with HCT a test from 10 years pre trt showed me at 51.

 

[ChasetheCase]

School holidays have got in the way of my blogging and my workouts. I've been training, but it's been 30 minutes here 30 there. Luckily I have a basic home gym so I'm getting just enough volume to maintain. All is due to kick off back to normal training and blogging on Wednesday. I'm back in the office and the kids are back to school, no excuses.

However had a good 5am sparring session this morning, felt real bad after messing up a kick and kicking my opponent in his balls, I thought well that'll teach him not wearing a box, then a few rounds later I went to chop his leg and he switched stances at exactly the wrong moment and I hit him again. I felt so bad. Second one completely not my fault, and why the heck after getting hit once in the groin you dont' put your groin guard on is beyond me. The statistics of this make it look really bad for me though as I'm reasonably new to the gym, something which happens once in 50 rounds and happening twice. Oouch. Not good for either of us.