I intend this log to be a place where I don't take myself too seriously, and hopefully ya'll will join me in making it a supportive place (bilaterally), for training and feedback, sartorial asides, and even some boisterous celebration and merriment as we strive together to satisfy and exceed our life's goals.
I will say right out of the gate that my training is somewhat unorthodox. It's highly intuitive, and thus not programmed or even planned -- you won't see typical periodization here. As you get to know me and my background better, particularly my health conditions and my many past surgeries, I believe you will understand better. But make no mistake, the results will be here, though my metrics may differ from those of the majority.
I strive to be athletic and fit, as functionally strong as my body can withstand without injury, and also too have pleasing aesthetics. There will be plenty of weeks where I only train 1-2 times, because of my health (my CNS is easily overly activated, again because of my health conditions, and it's easy for me to overtrain) or outside demands, but my fitness, conditioning and healthy are always on the top of my mind, and that will be reflected in my practices. And I may just impress you with what I can accomplish with just a few judicious sessions per week, though that may require some perspective shifting for some of you, as I am not going to be hoisting the low volume, heavy weight any longer, as I've made that pledge to myself, for the advancement of my health, i.e., to reduce the likelihood of yet more surgeries. I pushed myself last year, after recovering from 3 surgeries in 3 weeks, and got as big and nearly as strong as I've ever been at 188 lbs (+30 lbs in around 20 weeks, largely because I was so undertrained, and I had intensive PT 3 times per week for many, many months), at the age of 42, but I just didn't feel good. I feel good at 165 or so pounds, which I weigh right now, without the huge yoke that I develop when lifting for power, which places too great a strain on my shoulders, biceps and elbows, the locations of my 15 or so ortho surgeries.
Really looking forward to calling this my new home, and contributing meaningfully to this community. Really humbled to be here among ya'll, most notably my friends Toro and Sean, both who are with heroic strength, discipline, determination, principles and smarts. While I may not be able to contribute much directly in terms of furthering your respective goals to hoist the most weight, and the technical requirements thereof, I know quite a bit about anatomy/physiology and therapeutic modalities, as well as medication and supplements, so I hope this brings something meaningfully to bear. But perhaps my greatest strength is that of cheerleader -- I carry very large pom poms (think Will Ferrell, old SNL) and I shake them vigorously while uttering words of support that are spoken with the utmost sincerity, even if seemingly over-the-top at times.
IMHO, if we are to be our personal best, and we are to be true warriors and champions, we will not focus our efforts exclusively inwardly, but also outwardly to achieve the greatest good in a collective sense, so that we all flourish and manifest our potential.
With that, I will end this loquacious introduction. Looking forward to iron talk.
And here's a pic from two days ago, after a 2-week hiatus (because of oral surgery), after 2-days of light training and a few carbs. I've since had to take off another 5 days because of bronchitis/sinusitis, but hope to make it in to the gym tomorrow. I offer this, rather than my maxes, because I am not lifting for power/strength right now, so this will be one of my primary barometers.
Vitals: 5'8", 165 lbs, mid 40s, shoulders/triceps dominant.
If the skivvies (no homo -- not that there's anything wrong with that) are against policy or offend anyone, just let know. It seemed preferable to a Speedo (which I don't even own) or my workout gear, which obscures my legs, which I don't train at the moment, other than via biking, hiking, etc.
My best,
Jinxie
I will say right out of the gate that my training is somewhat unorthodox. It's highly intuitive, and thus not programmed or even planned -- you won't see typical periodization here. As you get to know me and my background better, particularly my health conditions and my many past surgeries, I believe you will understand better. But make no mistake, the results will be here, though my metrics may differ from those of the majority.
I strive to be athletic and fit, as functionally strong as my body can withstand without injury, and also too have pleasing aesthetics. There will be plenty of weeks where I only train 1-2 times, because of my health (my CNS is easily overly activated, again because of my health conditions, and it's easy for me to overtrain) or outside demands, but my fitness, conditioning and healthy are always on the top of my mind, and that will be reflected in my practices. And I may just impress you with what I can accomplish with just a few judicious sessions per week, though that may require some perspective shifting for some of you, as I am not going to be hoisting the low volume, heavy weight any longer, as I've made that pledge to myself, for the advancement of my health, i.e., to reduce the likelihood of yet more surgeries. I pushed myself last year, after recovering from 3 surgeries in 3 weeks, and got as big and nearly as strong as I've ever been at 188 lbs (+30 lbs in around 20 weeks, largely because I was so undertrained, and I had intensive PT 3 times per week for many, many months), at the age of 42, but I just didn't feel good. I feel good at 165 or so pounds, which I weigh right now, without the huge yoke that I develop when lifting for power, which places too great a strain on my shoulders, biceps and elbows, the locations of my 15 or so ortho surgeries.
Really looking forward to calling this my new home, and contributing meaningfully to this community. Really humbled to be here among ya'll, most notably my friends Toro and Sean, both who are with heroic strength, discipline, determination, principles and smarts. While I may not be able to contribute much directly in terms of furthering your respective goals to hoist the most weight, and the technical requirements thereof, I know quite a bit about anatomy/physiology and therapeutic modalities, as well as medication and supplements, so I hope this brings something meaningfully to bear. But perhaps my greatest strength is that of cheerleader -- I carry very large pom poms (think Will Ferrell, old SNL) and I shake them vigorously while uttering words of support that are spoken with the utmost sincerity, even if seemingly over-the-top at times.
IMHO, if we are to be our personal best, and we are to be true warriors and champions, we will not focus our efforts exclusively inwardly, but also outwardly to achieve the greatest good in a collective sense, so that we all flourish and manifest our potential.
With that, I will end this loquacious introduction. Looking forward to iron talk.
And here's a pic from two days ago, after a 2-week hiatus (because of oral surgery), after 2-days of light training and a few carbs. I've since had to take off another 5 days because of bronchitis/sinusitis, but hope to make it in to the gym tomorrow. I offer this, rather than my maxes, because I am not lifting for power/strength right now, so this will be one of my primary barometers.
Vitals: 5'8", 165 lbs, mid 40s, shoulders/triceps dominant.
If the skivvies (no homo -- not that there's anything wrong with that) are against policy or offend anyone, just let know. It seemed preferable to a Speedo (which I don't even own) or my workout gear, which obscures my legs, which I don't train at the moment, other than via biking, hiking, etc.
My best,
Jinxie
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