Stonglifts 5x5 After video with Lift Footage for Constance

So, I know this is a bit overdue...but operation temo has kept me busy at work.

My wife and I decided to give the Stronglifts 5x5 program a try and dedicated 8 weeks to strictly following the program. The results were actually very impressive with both of us gaining an average of 15% for our 1RM in the major Olympic style lifts.

Check out the video for my wife Constances after results, which served also as her trial run at the womens 500 Lb weightlifting club.

To use this program yourself check, check out my previous blog about the Stronglifts 5x5 program and give it a try!

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Ride a Bike to get Fit

If you are anything like me, you are in love with weights. I can not get enough of that iron sound between reps of deadlifting, or the all too familiar burn after a good hard lifiting session. THE PUMP is amazing.



BUT, I am a hard gainer. This means it is difficult for me to put on size, not neccesarily strength, but size for sure. Even more, when I do get size, I get size in my belly and my love handles as well. This is why intermitent cardio training, 3-4 times a week is a must for me.



Now, HIIT is by far my favorite and I am especially fond of Tabata's 20 sec. on and 10 sec. off cycle. This can be escruciating on joints and sore muscles though, so I have my other great love. Mountain biking. I don't mean your average joe grabbing a bike and going on a slow stroll around the block either. I mean sweat dripping, legs burning fast paced up and downhills with some switch backs in between. Try it out, start with just finding a nice trail and going hard for about 15 minutes out one way. Then rest for just a bit and try and beat your time back. YOU WILL SEE RESULTS.
                                      



If you are reading this in the Germany area, check out Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation and go on a group mountain bike ride for free every Thursday. The group only goes as fast as the slowest person so don't feel intimidated.

~D

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