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2010-02-26T06:18:00.000-08:00

SNOW DAY: What are you going to do?

I’m going to take this opportunity to rest up and re-charge my battery. Work out is going to be mid day and cardio right after. Back and bi's in POSE gymnasium see you there.

Commisioner Of Awesome

its been a long time

2010-02-23T11:04:00.000-08:00

I am extremely unmotivated with any extracurricular activities such as writing blogging or anything that isn't work these days so its been a long time. I need to stop making excuses and be a champ if you got any encouraging words please send them my way
Commisioner Of Awesome

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2010-02-06T03:53:00.000-08:00

Today for the big guy: Rest and Cardio

Yesterday I went to a gym that my mom used to work at in the 80's. This placed is owned by a bunch of juice head Guido’s that I particularly don't like. The show that i saw the trainers and patrons put on made me appreciate where i work. The stereotypes were classic and unforgettable. First we had the classic aging juice head that was slamming weights and angrily giving advice to patrons not asking for any. Next was the classic short trainer with a chip on his shoulder doing walking lunges with his clients (horrible form) and bicycle kicks while texting on his phone. All over the place was meat heads, steak heads, swollen monkeys, and of course the minions of post January 1st sign up scams. As you know I don’t like to ramble on in life or on this blog but these stories must be told. Post a comment if you want to here more about this shit show in Glen Cove.

Commisioner Of Awesome

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2010-01-28T10:03:00.000-08:00

Today for the big guy: back and bi's

I am feeling flabby mainly because of the amount of calories i am intaking. This is a must in the stage of fitness i am in but it makes me want to eat less and healthier. Hopefully i won't create any more bad eating habits during these three months.

Commisioner Of Awesome

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2010-01-26T09:28:00.000-08:00

Today for the Big guy: Legs Light Weight baby

"Everyone wants to be a bodybuilder but no one wants to lift all this heavy ass weight." (Ronnie Coleman)

I want to be a bodybuilder more than anything at this juncture. The obstacles that you have to hurdle seem insurmountable. Is there anything you have accomplished that once seemed impossible?

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2010-01-16T03:54:00.001-08:00

Today for the big guy: DELTS and cardio

What a show off!!! Some might say this when describing me. I worked out recently with a client of mine and my abs were so sore for three days that it hurts to ..... well you know (in a whisper) poop. I use this tool (me showing off) or me being a toll (hahah) to get a extra boost. If there is someone i want to impress in the gym I'm in ill work out extra hard and it will really help with my intensity level.

If anyone wants to come force me to workout harder today your more than welcome just try to find me.

Daily

2010-01-13T10:47:00.001-08:00

today for the big guy; cardio two a days abs and some rest

I have been seeing significant results in the last three weeks of my bulking phase( getting fat phase). I just hit 275 ish and hope to stay around this weight until my cutting phase (miserable phase) in march. I have been semi strict with my diet as well as have been very consistent with my workouts. If this keeps up i will definitely be doing the mock contest at beginning of summer. (June)

Tell me your thought please. I don't care if you do it anonymously or if you just want to say hi just write something.

Daily

2010-01-06T13:04:00.001-08:00

today for the big guy: REST

I need some muscular rest. I am teaching a class today and that will be the extent of my muscular training. (except for cardio) I read recently that Jay Cutler did two a days for cardio seven days a week. What a beast, do you think its true?

Daily

2010-01-05T06:16:00.000-08:00

today for the big guy: LEGS

I have cycling emphasis on different hamstring exercises for the final grouping of seven sets. Today i will be doing the seven sets for quads. This should suck. Come see me around 4 pm crying in agony.

Daily

2010-01-04T08:54:00.000-08:00

Beginning a new year and new week of the FST-7 program.

An overall goal for me is during the new year making the big decision of trying a competition. I will first try a mock competition that will take place during June sometime. If all goes well it might be a big change of life that could really benefit me and my family. Hopefully this decision will be embraced POSE rs and others and not made a joke. I have confidence in myself and friends to help me with this. I have to stay positive and encouragement is needed.

As far as the FST-7 program is concerned , i love it. Alot of my friends and people i respect as in shape people are trying it and loving it lets see at the end of this 12 week cycle as of now i am on week 3.

Tell me what you think and if you would like to join this mock competition.

dont be a dumbbell tip of the weak #4

2009-12-30T18:47:00.000-08:00

Your fitness doesn't take a vaction or holiday .

Dialy Blog # 24

2009-12-24T03:04:00.000-08:00

today for the big guy: shoulders and traps FST-7

Merry Christmas

daily blog #23

2009-12-21T08:11:00.000-08:00

today for the big guy: week #2 of the FST-7 program chest tris

All i gotta say is wow!!! I was sore as hell last week. This program is brutal and for a four day a week split my body was tourtured. I like it and will keep this for an offseason program for a while.

Tell me about your favorite split: ie. days of the week muscle groups rest days

daily post # 22

2009-12-15T11:09:00.000-08:00

Like my Grandma always say 22 scadoo. Not sure why or how this pertains to fitness.

Today for the big guy: Legs and Cardio

I tried the first day of my new workout split incorporating the FST-7 training style into it and i am sore. I initially intended on doing the FST-7 for just one body part daily. But i tried it for Tris and chest and felt i could at least do this for this cycle. I am currently going for more of an off season bodybuilding style of workout. This entails less days in the gym and longer rest periods. I am doing cardio four days per week and only hitting certain body parts once a week.

Comments PLEASE

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2009-12-11T05:20:00.000-08:00

dont forget to sign up for the email blast at top under my picture please

Don't be a dumbbell tip of the weak # 4

2009-12-11T05:02:00.000-08:00

When in Rome do as the Romans do. Despite being a quote Will Ferall joked about this quote does not apply to fitness. Just because you go to a meat-head gym or a senior fitness center(Aquatic Center in Eisenhower)doesn't mean you have to go with the flow and alter your workout. If your are an experienced fitness individual (which i know you all are) do what you know it will save aggravation and injuries.

If you do happen to have some knowledge about where you will be working out that day find ways to make it more comfortable for you. Such as headphones, a gym bag with some gadgets in it, or in the case of the senior center a device to put yourself out of the misery of going before hand (just kidding it aint so bad old people need love to).

What are your thoughts on the different atmospheres you have worked out in. WRITE SOMETHING or i will bite you.

WHEN IN ROME

Daily blog # 21

2009-12-09T11:14:00.000-08:00

Today for the big guy: Back and bi's some traps if i feel froggy

Depression and anxiety seem to run their course through my family at certain periods. Some of my close freinds and family members have been calling me cranky as of late and i want to say I'M SORRY. I will try harder to be more upbeat and positive. This remarkably has fueled my workouts recently so im afraid to become bubbly and happy again.

Tell me what you think of my attitude recently and just tell me how these types of alliments affect you.

dialy blog # 20

2009-12-07T05:59:00.000-08:00

today for the big guy: tris and delts a little legs

Long weekend, i was out in the city a little later than i would like to be for a party. The next day i was wiped out and had to go see Santa which was a memorable experience. Well see what happens today with my workout because i am not feeling as energetic as i did last week.

Tell me how you recover from long weekends.

By the way i don't capitalize my i's on purpose.

Daily Blog # 19

2009-12-05T07:45:00.000-08:00

What a day for the big guy: Back in action legs biceps and traps

What to do about the diet. I have had the best diet week in a long time and feeling great. I actually stuck to my target number of calories protein and carbs for the whole week.

Tell me about the best fitness week, day or time period you have ever had.

Daily blog #18

2009-12-02T11:17:00.000-08:00

today for the big guy: finally legs and hard

Im gonna hit my legs for the second time in three weeks. I cant wait i actually miss doing legs. What a weirdo!!!

What body part do you miss the most when you have a layoff?

Ok alot of you have been having trouble comenting (so you say) email me if you do davegraz57@gmail.com and i will walk you through the process.

daily blog #17

2009-12-01T05:11:00.000-08:00

Today for the big guy: back and hopefully some legs
gotta do some cardio

Back to the normal week today Tuesday through Saturday work last two weeks of my five-six day split. Will be switching to four day week soon.

Possible new split: 4 days cardio/ abs twice alternating
mon-chest tri
tue-back bi
wed- Off
thurs- legs
fri- shoulders arms
sat- Off
sun-Off

any suggestions please last time i ask make a comment.

Dont be a dumbell tip of the Weak #2

2009-11-29T09:54:00.000-08:00

Try this!!!

Plan out your fitness life for one whole month from your workouts cardio/weight training. Also plan out every meal. If you can stick to this I guarantee results.

Write me a comment on this and ill send you a day one workout to follow for this month.

daily blog # 16

2009-11-24T04:32:00.000-08:00

today for the big guy: back bis cardio

I am back on my diet and back into the swing of things. When i return to weight training dependent on time left i usually go full swing and go as hard as possible. My weights don't suffer from the layoff i am usually a little stronger from a week or two off. Try taking a week off scheduled between the next workout split you switch to.

Tell me something, comment if you dont i will be mad and i know all of you!!!!

daily blog #15

2009-11-23T03:09:00.000-08:00

Back in Action: Today for the big guy try to get some sort of weight baring workout in and some cardio

I have recently went through one of the hardest ten days of my life. Physically this was more draining then i could have ever expected. Mentally i seem to have kept it together with some light bouts of depression. I will not let this set back get me down nor will i let anyone stop me from reaching my goals. A sucker punch to the eye is not what has caused me so much pain but the fact that i cannot help my wife or child or even help others. i was a useless person for quite some time and never want to be there again.

Not sure if anyone is still reading these but please make a comment!!!!!

Update

2009-11-18T06:51:00.000-08:00

Surgery on Friday for orbital floor blowout and recovering for my b day and weekend. I will be back to work on Monday with a shiner. See you soon no daily blogs until Monday sorry folks.

Daily blog # 13

2009-11-13T03:54:00.000-08:00

Today for the big guy: gonna try a full body with some cardio

Altering your program due to injury is a real pain in the ass. I was seeing so much progress more then ever before and then my back goes out. I really don't want to stop my routine but its impossible for me to dedicate a whole day to lower back when i can't do any dead lifts or bent over movements anymore. I figured out a way to get through this week pain free (relative) but Monday is going to be a fresh start and I'm going to have to rack my brain for some more back safe exercises that will still challenge me.

My biggest frustration is that almost definitely i will not be able to do a strongman competition ever. All the events will be detrimental to my back health and wouldn't be smart to chance it.

Tell me about some set backs you have had and how you overcame them.

daily blog # 12

2009-11-12T12:43:00.000-08:00

Today for the Big guy: shoulders and traps (should i do lower back)

whats up with he Gym-Holes these are the A-holes that do stupid shit in the Gym.

Example: the guy or gal who walks side ways or backwards on the treadmill. What a weirdo.

Give me your favorite Gym-hole story.

Coming soon Gym-hole experience section.

daily blog # 11

2009-11-11T06:52:00.000-08:00

Back injury schmack injury: This ain't slowing me down!!! Worked out yesterday with alot of adjustments. Today for the big guy: chest tris modified three classes to teach and 3 clients to train gotta get it done.

when you get hurt do you slow down or figure out a way to get it done?

Tell me about it PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

dailý blog # 10

2009-11-10T05:39:00.000-08:00

The risk of always being active most of the time outweighs the reward in most peoples eyes.

I recently injured my back for the hundreth time playing football and I will not stop or let it slow me down. My health is my life and should be for all but happiness and health are one in the same.

Do not injure yourself just for the sake of being happy but play hard and exercise harder and forget about the risks.

Tell me how you feel about my play hard exercise harder philosphy.

Don't be a dumbbell tip of the weak # 3

2009-11-09T02:36:00.000-08:00

3500 calories equals one pound of fat. A 76 ounce steak has over 7000 calories in it. Why would someone eat that.

daily blog # 9

2009-11-06T03:30:00.000-08:00

for the big guy: bis and shoulders I'm wiped OUT!!!

I woke up super tired today not enough carbs in the last few days and I'm suffering.

Carbohydrates are your energy and if you skip out on a meal with these in it you will feel groggy and tired over time. Eat every meal because its time for you to eat not because your hungry. Eat for fuel and sustenance not for flavor. You can learn how to add flavor after you start to eat right.

Tell me what you think!!! Please write a comment even if it doesn't make any sense.

daily blog # 8

2009-11-05T07:16:00.000-08:00

Today for the big guy: lower back and traps plus cardio

Balance: in life and in training you must have balance. Not too much of one thing is ever good for anyone. Try this for a couple of weeks

Mon full body weigh training
Tues pilates
Wed plyometric training
Thurs swim
Fri powerlifting
Sat run
Sun play a sport

see if it works

Tell me what you think?

daily blog # 7

2009-11-04T04:57:00.000-08:00

ME: Pecs and tris cardio and abs

Stress and workouts: Whenever i used to get stressed the first thing i would think about was drinking. Now when I'm freaking out i turn to exercise. Try it when you feel down or frantic try a double session workout. Hit the gym for your normal workout then go back and double up a body part you'll be too tired to be stressed out.

Tell me what you do for stress? Really post a freaking comment even if the story sucks.

daily blog # 6

2009-11-03T05:04:00.000-08:00

Feeling better during workouts. Back and bis today.

Ever think about adding chinups to your back routine. I feel lie i should do them first to have as much energy as possible but maybe doing them at the end would really fry my back.

What are your thoughts?

Dont be a dumbell tip of the week # 2

2009-11-02T02:59:00.001-08:00

Try writing down what your suppose to eat everyday for one month. If you stick to just 90% of it you will see your goal body become a reality.

daily blog #5

2009-11-01T04:55:00.000-08:00

Sunday blogging!!!!

what to do for exercise on a Sunday? Like to go the recreational route and play a sport. Some of you probably go for a walk or bike ride and don't think to much about your active rest. Active rest is a concept that I've been following for my whole life without even knowing it. Active rest is when you aren't exercising in a gym or on a track but you are going about your daily life and adding physical things such as taking the stair instead of the elevator. Try different active rest activities and you will see those last 100 or 200 calories burned throughout the day.

Active rest activities:
taking stairs
standing while on the phone
parking further away from the store
use the furthest bathroom at work
sit on a exercise ball instead of a chair

daily blog #4

2009-10-31T15:46:00.000-07:00

weekend cheats. Dont let them happen this weekend and you will finally see the scale and tape measure move.

Personally i have cheated every weekend up until a couple of months ago and finally withou those weekend lapses i am seeing the results i was looking for.

No work out today but tommorow is a must win for my football team.

Daily blog #3

2009-10-30T03:09:00.002-07:00

early mornings suck for energy levels!!! I have to train arms today bi's tri's and abs. I got cardio for 30 min today and probably will do it before going to PTI today. My body feels like i got hit by a truck but i am progressively getting more enrgy. I hope this lack of energy doesn't affect the photo shoot on the 7th. I am really looking foward to getting this book done.

tell me about your early morning disaters or triumphs at the gym.

2009-10-30T03:09:00.001-07:00

daily blog #2

2009-10-29T10:19:00.000-07:00

Resistance Training and cardiovascular exercise today but not teaching more than one class where i have to exert myself. My energy levels have been better than usually but i feel like i am over training and/or depleting my energy stores. I have taught more classes this session plus having a baby around means no naps for the big guy and I'm not happy(jk). The obstacles i have encountered this last couple of months have changed me for the better and hopefully this will hit some other people in my life.
I think after November I'm gonna cut my workouts down to just 4 days per week including cardio for three months and see what it can do for my energy levels.

Tell me if you have ever felt this way? (i want stories)

What do you do if you over train?

daily blog #1

2009-10-28T16:01:00.000-07:00

someone really close to me said i should write a blog entry every day so here i go.

don't make excuses. Take every excuse you make and write it down. Then burn that paper and never use that excuses again. Do this enough and there won't be anything you can't accomplish.

Don't be a dumbbell tip of the weak #1

2009-10-26T03:12:00.000-07:00

Hit the weights at least three times per week to see progress.

check out my body space

2009-10-23T03:45:00.000-07:00

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/davegraz57/

No Excuses

2009-10-23T03:12:00.001-07:00

No Excuses