August 2007 Entries

Growing up playing video games I could only dream of doing stunts like this. After seeing a news article on this it made me realize this is something that I would of liked to of done when I was younger. This seems to be a happy median between rock climbing, gymnastics, and running. When I was younger I use to do a lot of rock climbing and I never knew this sport existed. It makes me want to get back into rock climbing and start training in Parkour. This is a sport that more and more people are getting into. With that it is a sport that needs training and discipline. There are many sites out on the Internet that talk about this sport. One of the fathers of this sport is David Belle.

As you can tell this is a sport not for the beginners in the fitness world. Before starting to train it is a good idea to be in somewhat of a physical condition, know your limitations, and don't try anything that you know you can not do. As you train in any sports it is a good idea to know what your limitations are and what you can and can not do. Remember to stay safe and not to do anything stupid.

Last week was my birthday and I turned 28, the Mrs and I decided to go out of town to celebrate all of our holidays in one swoop. The problem with going on vacation is your workout routine and diet go on vacation as well. It is now Wednesday and I am starting to get back into my routine that I was in before vacation. It has been hard to make it to the gym and to find a good diet habit since we have been back. I thought about taking my workout with me on vacation but I did not, the Mrs was one step closer and actually brought her workout clothes where I didn't even bother.

Remember it is easier to keep going than to have to start back again. It has been a hard week but I am back on track in getting things done.

This weekend I played in a softball tournement, which for me is a big deal. I never really liked baseball growing up and as I got older, I still really don't like it that much. I decided to play with some guys from the neighborhood to see if I still do not like baseball (or softball). As I played I really enjoyed the friendship of being around the guys and hanging out. It was a lot of fun as far as the social aspect goes. As far as the game play goes, I am not that great and consider it a success if I get on base. Anyways we played in a tournment this weekend and our team won the whole thing. To us that was a big deal since we came back from a 10 run deficit in the last inning, the other team was disapointed but our team wasn't.

I remember growing up and being lowsy in little league (Reference from Brian Regan). I played the outfield, I eventually was good enough to not play in right field and would play more than the minimum of 2 innings. I still was not the best at playing or hitting and I have not improved any on my skills. Softball was a fun alternate sport, I learned you are either sprinting or stopped, you don't really have another speed. My legs were really tight after playing since I was not that use to sprinting.

When trying to loose weight you sometimes hit what is called a plateau. This is normal, some people will stay at the same weight for days, weeks, months, or even years. It's okay, if you look on the bright side, you are not gaining weight right? Sometimes it's hard to stay motivated to show up to the gym or to do your regular workout routine. Just keep in mind that it is easier to keep up your work out routing than it is to try to get back to your workout routine. Every time I have taken a break from working out it seems it takes longer to get back to the point I was at. You normally feel better through out the day and you have more energy even if your body is so sore you can't lift your arms or move your legs.

Some tricks to stay motivated are: Set goals. If you like to run, increase your speed or your distance. With weights, increase the amount you lift. This is still showing progress in your workout. Help others stay motivated. Most people in this life have friends (some don't, I know it's sad) talk to them about your goals and what you would like to accomplish, you can  help them stay motivated while they help you stay motivated. Get a personal trainer. Most gyms offer a personal trainer to help out with your workout, some cost more than others but if you are in the don't have friends category then this is the right option for you. I once belonged to a gym that offered free personal training, this was nice since it helped you stay motivated on going to the gym and you learn about the various weights and a good routine to follow. Although I have had bad experiences with personal trainers as well. If you are going to choose to be a personal trainer then you need to have the body of a personal trainer, don't tell someone to diet and exercise while your gut is hanging over you shorts or out of your shirt. Obviously what they are telling you does not work or they do not practice what they preach.