Watching these helped me Thursday and Friday when it was all I could do to get out of my truck and check my traps . Thankfully whatever that was is gone 

Total Body Day 3 this morning.

Still getting used to starting this one with Leg Curls.  I wanted to get 

the hamstrings some work while I was fresh and that will do it. 

Completed 3 working sets of the 5 scheduled movements.

Showing the last 2 sets of each here.

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

 

Total Body Day 4 this morning.

After sufficient warm ups, I completed 3 working sets of the 5 scheduled movements.

Showing the last 2 sets of each here.

When I manage to get this right, my body lets me know it.

This one felt like that.

#borninfiftynine

 

No clue why this video is not visible ? 

 

A-Jay

During my warm ups on Leg Presses this morning,

I noticed a weld has failed on my PowerTec Leverage unit.

REALLY glad I saw this before it actually failed,

Because I was a few minutes away from adding the weight that would have 

surely turned this into something else. 

The unit is 14 years old and I have replaced a few smaller deals during that time.

Not sure if this part is still available but I sent the manufacture my request and

we'll wait & see how that goes.

Either way, my training will need to be modified a bit until this is resolved.

Really hope I don't need to get a new unit. 

A-Jay

 

A good welder should be able to repair that. Possible even made stronger than originally. I guess that all depends on whether you can remove that section to take to to an accomplished welding shop. Otherwise moving the whole thing would probably be a workout in and of itself. 

 

Hope you get it resolved soon. 

8 minutes ago, Big Rick said:

A good welder should be able to repair that. Possible even made stronger than originally. I guess that all depends on whether you can remove that section to take to to an accomplished welding shop. Otherwise moving the whole thing would probably be a workout in and of itself. 

 

Hope you get it resolved soon. 

Thanks and that has been discussed as well.

One way or the other we'll get it done.

A-Jay

Total Body Day 1 this morning but there were a couple of modifications made.

My Powertec unit suffered a broken weld on the movement arm.

So until that is replaced/repaired, I'll be working around that.

No plans to let that little deal slow me down.

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

On 10/28/2023 at 11:42 AM, A-Jay said:

During my warm ups on Leg Presses this morning,

I noticed a weld has failed on my PowerTec Leverage unit.

REALLY glad I saw this before it actually failed,

Because I was a few minutes away from adding the weight that would have 

surely turned this into something else. 

The unit is 14 years old and I have replaced a few smaller deals during that time.

Not sure if this part is still available but I sent the manufacture my request and

we'll wait & see how that goes.

Either way, my training will need to be modified a bit until this is resolved.

Really hope I don't need to get a new unit. 

A-Jay

 

Replacement part has been ordered and will be shipped from

California directly.

Boom.

I like it !

A-Jay

Total Body Day 2 this morning.

Completed 3 working sets of the 5 movements scheduled.

Showing the last two sets of each here.

I'm at the very beginning of  at least 5 months of not much to do

except eat, sleep & train.

Feel like right now I'm in a good place fitness wise

but still very interested to find out where this journey takes me.

Either way, I'm going to keep grinding.

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

Total Body Day 3 this morning.

 Body weight's right @165 lbs now and it feels pretty good.

Added a set of PlateMate 1 1/4 lb. Magnetic Hex Weights (2.5 lb. Set) to home gym last week. Doubles my DB collection as I'm able to train with in-between weights.

I like it.

#borninfiftynine 

A-Jay

Total Body Day 4 this morning.

Replacement part for the PowerTec isn't due (FedEx) until next week.

So I needed to adapt & over come.

Completed 3 working sets.

Showing the last one of each here.

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

Total Body Day 1 this morning.

Still making it happen but I'll be happy to get back to my regularly scheduled program. #borninfiftynine

A-Jay

 For anyone who's currently not participating in an actual fitness routine,

you should really consider giving this one a go. 

It's super easy and loads of fun for folks of all ages !

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

 

 

Total Body Day 3 this morning.

At 64 years old, just mustering up the drive to get in the gym every other day, is a major victory all by itself.

Adding drive & determination to push yourself to do what you didn't know you could,

has far reaching benefits that go well beyond just the physical and mental confidence.

Helping to manage and be willing to cope with life's Stress come to mind.

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

Feel like this morning's age regression therapy went well . . . .

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

Total Body Day 1 this morning.

3 working sets of 5 movements got it done.

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

So, turns out YouTube's algorithm can only recommend so many of @A-Jay's workout videos when you're slouched on the couch, balancing the last slice of that large pepperoni pizza on top of your belly while you open another can of soda before you think "huh... maybe this is not my best life".

 

Reached 270+ lbs somewhere between 2019 and 2020, started watching what I eat in late 2021. Last year our new office building opened and they added a little gym near the parking lot so I started working out, adding a few resistance training exercises to make sure I didn't lose a lot of muscle mass. Turns out I had the arm strength of a 12 year old girl. Seriously, it looks like someone stuck two toothpicks on a yam.

 

2 years later I'm down to 175-ish, depending on how stressful my week was. Was able to add a little muscle mass, but not much. Focusing on that now.

 

Pros: I can move and do stuff and fit in regular sized places. Now my back doesn't start hurting for no reason just standing there casting a lure.

Cons: It's been fun getting new clothes and gear, but kind of expensive too 😅

@JohnFromLisbon

Out-Freaking-Standing !

You look fantastic and I'm certain you feel even Better !

Way to take control of your life

instead of letting it control you !

So awesome to see stuff like this.

Thank you for sharing your story.

#fitforlife

A-Jay

Total Body Day 2 this morning.

Started of with a Step Back Lunge, which always gets my attention. 

Ended with some core work that just never gets any easier.  

Also I am enjoying eating perhaps just a little more than I need. 

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

 

 

Total Body Day 3 this morning.

Completed 3 working sets of the 5 scheduled movements.

Showing that here.

This is my 670th post into this thread. 

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

Total Body Day 4 for this one.

Ended up being a mid afternoon workout which admittedly,

felt pretty good for a change.

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

Stick to the basics.

Put in the work.

Make consistency a long term goal.

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

 

Total Body Day 2 today.

Woke up this morning feeling like hammered dog chit.

Gutted this one out best I could.

Totally blew off the core work.

#borninfiftynine and I was feeling it today.

A-Jay

Total Body Day 3 this afternoon.

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay

Sooner or later I'm going to have to think seriously about getting into shape.

#borninfiftynine

A-Jay