Richard Gibney's 365 Days of Fitness: Day 206

July 26, 2013  /  Richard Gibney

Day 206 I was really looking forward to doing some Yoga today. I've been meaning to go to my friend Kim's class for months now, but things always seem to get in the way. I thought, with today being a Friday and finishing work earlier than usual, I'd get to go for sure. Alas this was not the case. I had to shift my work schedule around to accommodate a couple clients, so work ran longer than usual. Unfortunately yoga with Kim will have to wait.

With yoga not working out, I had to come up with something else. I was actually quite disappointed that I wasn't going to get to Kim's class. I didn't have anything else planned and I wasn't feel too energetic, so I really wasn't feeling like doing something in the gym. On top of all that I think I might be fighting a summer cold. I've been working a lot lately. The hours might be catching up to me. Hopefully, I can nip it in the bub.

I didn't feel up to lifting weights or doing any form of cardio, so I decided to play around the TRX. The load wouldn't be too much on any one muscle and but would definitely give my body a good overall workout.

Today's Workout

TRX Circuit: 2 sets / no rest between exercises / no rest between sets

  • Single Arm Chest Press: 12 reps per side
  • Single Arm Power Pull (I call it the Matrix): 12 reps per side
  • Superman Tricep Extensions: 15 reps
  • High Row to External Rotation: 15 reps
  • Hip Drop Oblique Crunch: 15 reps per side
  • Pallof Press: 15 reps
  • Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press: 15 reps

It wasn't the longest or most strenuous workout, but considering that my day was thrown for a loop and I wasn't feeling my best, it was a suitable last minute activity. I'm hoping that with a better sleep tonight, a sleep in tomorrow, and a day off from work I will feel better. I still have a week to go until I'm on vacation, which I'm super excited for, but I don't want to get to my Aunt's house in Ireland and feel like a piece of crap. I still have 159 days to go. Measuring my effort level and listening to my body as always will be paramount if I'm to succeed.

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