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Rupe’s Year of the Body: Day 34 (3)

This is equivalent to Day 19 on Lambada program and Day 34 on the “Path”.  Felt sort of tired today, but 2 days to go before a rest day on the 5th.  At any rate I am pretty much on schedule to hit my 8 week numbers.  I really feel pumped about the way things are going with me right now. 

Workout: Day 34(3) (Upper Body I) – 69min
Back, Biceps and Cardio (2min rest)

Back:
Bent Over Barbell Row: 2 @12 reps,1->fail:50,60,60@
Underhand Pulldown: 2 @12 reps,1->fail:115@8,100@10,100@8
Hyperextension: 2x 12reps, 1->fail:25,25,25@
Biceps:
Alternate Dumbbell Curl: 2x 12reps, 1->fail:25,25,25
Conc. Curl:2x 12reps, 1->fail:15,15,15
Push-Ups: 120

Cardio: 
Elliptical: 30min
Distance: 3.68miles
Calories: 972

Tracker
Total Distance: 115.70miles (Goal 200/84.30 remain)
Total Calories: 24,580 (Goal 40,000/15,420 remain)
Total Jumps: 2200
Total Pushups: 1855 (Goal 10,000)

Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-

Rupe's Year of the Body: Day 33 (2)

This is equivalent to Day 18 on Lambada program and Day 33 on the “Path” . Pretty good interval workout on the treadmill.  Feel really good; body definitely getting stronger.  Next cardio day will be all out 90mins.

Workout: Day 33 (2) (61 mins) – Pure Cardio
– Elliptical: 52:48 mins
– Distance: 4.32 miles
– Calories: 835
– Push ups: 290 (170 during workout and 120 over 10 hour period at work)

Tracker
Total Distance: 112.02miles (Goal 200/87.98 remain)
Total Calories: 23,608 (Goal 40,000/16,392 remain)
Total Jumps: 2200
Total Pushups: 1735 (Goal 10,000)

Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-

10 Reasons You Shouldn't Have a Religion

10 Reasons You Shouldn't Have a Religion

While consciously pursuing your spiritual development is commendable, joining an established religion such as Christianity, Islam, or Hinduism is one of the worst ways to go about it. In this article I’ll share 10 reasons why you must eventually abandon the baggage of organized religion if you wish to pursue conscious living in earnest.

Since Christianity is currently the world’s most popular religion, I’ll slant this article towards Christianity’s ubiquitous failings. However, you’ll find that most of these points apply equally well to other major religions (yes, even Buddhism).  Click here to read the full artile at his site.

My Comments:
There are some real truths within this piece. I am not casting any stones on the beliefs of others, but Steve does have something to say here…

Rupe's Year of the Body: Day 32 (1)

This is equivalent to Day 17 on Lambada program and Day 32 on the “Path” .  Felt pretty tired today, body was dragging.  No lifting tomorrow though, just cardio. 

Workout: Day 32 (1) (Lower Body) – 70mins
Legs and ABS (90 sec rest)

Quads:
Leg Press: 2x12reps, 1->fail: 230,230,230@ (90’s+25)
Leg Extensions: 2x12reps, 1->fail: 95,95,95@15
Hamstring:
Leg Curls: 2 sets of 12 reps, 1 set to failure: 80,80,80@10
Str. Leg Dbells Deadlifts: 2x12reps, 1->fail: 55s,55s,55s@10
Calves:
Sitting Calf Presses: 2×25 1->fail: 110,110,110@25
Lying Calf Press: 2×20 1->fail: 180,180,180@20
ABS:
Decline Cruches: 50
Reverse Crunches: 50
Lying (Left/Right/Center): 50,50,50
Side Bends: 50

Calories: 405
Distance: 0.25 miles

Tracker
Total Distance: 107.70miles (Goal 200/92.30 remain)
Total Calories: 22,773 (Goal 40,000/17,227 remain)
Total Jumps: 2200
Total Pushups: 1445 (+100 today)

Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-

Rupe's Year of the Body: Day 31

This is equivalent to Day 16 on Lambada program and Day 31 on the “Path” . Pretty cool upper body workout today.  Felt good, left deltoids got fatigued quite quickly.  Started doing 10 pushups every hour for about 2.5 weeks now (Sun-Thurs); will start tracking that here as well.   Tomorrow is Feburary – then it’s eleven more to go.

Workout Day 31 (Upper Body II) – 60mins
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, (90 sec rest)

Chest:
DB Bench Press: 2×12,10 reps, 1 ->fail: 50,50,50@
Incline Flyes: 2×12 reps, 1 ->fail: 25,25,25@12
Shoulders:
DBell Shrugs: 2×12 reps, 1 ->fail: 50,55,50@15
Dumbbell raises 2×12 reps, 1->fail: 15,15,15
Triceps:
Bench Dips: 2×12 reps, 1 set -> fail:12,12,25
Push down: 2×12 reps, 1 ->fail: 100,100,100@15

Cardio:
Elliptical: 24 mins
Distance: 1.80miles
Calorie: 498

Tracker
Total Distance: 107.45miles (Goal 200/92.55 remain)
Total Calories: 22,368 (Goal 40,000/17,632 remain)
Total Jumps: 2200
Total Pushups: 1345 (+100 today)

Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-