This morning I got out for a fun Upper Table Rock run followed by a 30 minute heavy bag workout. Later, in the afternoon heat, I spent about an hour doing some yard/garden work.
What did you do to stay active today?
Why Are Americans So Obese? A Theory
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Lower Table Rock Run and Heavy Lifting
After taking care of business this morning, I got out for a good Lower Table Rock run around noon.....although, since it was already getting pretty hot by then, I didn't even try to run any of the uphill portion....but I did run across the plateau and back and back down.
Afterward I did a heavy lifting workout of weighted pullups, bench presses and DB split squats in my 105 deg gym.
Power walking falls between the ramble and the race
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Afterward I did a heavy lifting workout of weighted pullups, bench presses and DB split squats in my 105 deg gym.
Power walking falls between the ramble and the race
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
Rest Day
Other than a few hours of non-stop active play time with Hailey and a whole bunch of chores around the house and garden, today was a rest day....well, at least a rest from formal, specific exercise....I guess it was more of an active recovery day.
Study finds that avoiding lies can improve your health
Hmmm....I wonder if there's any truth to this study?
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Saturday, August 4, 2012
Upper Table Rock and Heavy Bag
SNAKE!!
I got out this morning for a fun Upper Table Rock run and on my way down I heard a low flying plane overhead.....so, naturally, I looked up and when I looked back down at the trail I was face to face with a snake. Fortunately it turned out to just be a large garter snake, but it was one of those that had similar markings to a rattle snake....you can bet I did some fast back pedalling while my mind was sorting out the details.
A little later, after my gym heated up to a comfortable 106 deg, I spent 30 mins on the heavy bag.
Behavior change and obesity in America
~Feelin' Alive!~
I got out this morning for a fun Upper Table Rock run and on my way down I heard a low flying plane overhead.....so, naturally, I looked up and when I looked back down at the trail I was face to face with a snake. Fortunately it turned out to just be a large garter snake, but it was one of those that had similar markings to a rattle snake....you can bet I did some fast back pedalling while my mind was sorting out the details.
A little later, after my gym heated up to a comfortable 106 deg, I spent 30 mins on the heavy bag.
Behavior change and obesity in America
Friday, August 3, 2012
Heavy Bag +
I started and ended my day with brisk 1/2 mile warmup/cooldown walks with clients (2 miles total) and in between made time to mow the lawn and spend 30 mins of quality time with my heavy bag.
~Feelin' Alive!~
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Upper Table Rock, KBs & MBs, Etc, Etc....
After taking care of some business early today, I headed out to Upper Table Rock for a great run and followed that with a fun kettlebell and medicine ball workout. After a little more time on business, I washed my car and spent a couple of hours on house, yard and garden chores.
~Feelin' Alive!~
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Lower Table Rock Run
After my morning sessions, I headed out in the heat of the day to Lower Table Rock for great run...a bit hot, but still a great run.
Fitness Success: Olympic fitness and a weight loss lesson
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Fitness Success: Olympic fitness and a weight loss lesson
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- TOPFIT
- Medford, OR, United States
- Hi! I'm Patrick Frey, your in-home, online and on-the-trail Personal Trainer, Fitness Educator, and Strength & Conditioning Specialist. With over 35 years of fitness experience, and certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the International Sports Sciences Association, and the American Council on Exercise, I have the knowledge and experience you need to reach your health and fitness goals. My interests over the years have included running, bicycling, cross-country skiing, hiking, backpacking, bodybuilding, powerlifting, olympic lifting, volleyball, and general health, fitness and nutrition. I've trained hundreds of people of all ages and abilities from elite athletes to sedentary couch potatoes, in everything from well equipped gyms to un-equipped homes, online, in the park and on the trails. To me, there's nothing more exciting than helping people improve their health, look better, feel better, or improve their sports performance.