MeV3
26-12-2012, 05:21 PM
Hi,
Five and a half weeks ago I turned my lifestyle upside down after realizing that for once, I was the only thing holding myself back. I'm only 25 years old, but I have a damaged right hip and have undergone 2 surgies (jun 2006, jan 2012). I've recovered more in the past 11 months than the 6years before that combined. Before the original injury, I was a world class downhill ski racer, and I trained like an Olympian. During the years I sat idle my muscles really deteriorated alot. My Goal is to build a body I feel proud of, while realizing and compensating for the limitations I still have. I'm posting here so that I can get advice on making the best decisions about my training. I have some specific questions, and I am also open to general advice and all constructive criticism.
1) How much detail should I include in my workout journal? I always record the weight lifted & reps completed, But I basically never record things like the core routines I complete, or my body weight, stretching completed, swimming, skiing etc..
2) How appropriate does the routine I've been running seem? I am working within a 3sets*12reps framework, but I try to lift heavy enough that I can't complete 12reps on my third set. Whenever I am able to lift 12/12/* I will increase my weight the next time I do that exercise. I lift weights on Mon/Wed/Friday and do Cardio on Teus/Thurs. I Typically train each of my chosen muscle groups twice in each session, and group exercises together as chest/back, Bi/Tri/shoulder.
So far, I have recorded gains virtually every day in the gym.
3)How should I schedule rest into my workout? I missed my Mon/Wed workouts in Week#4, but had SUBSTANTIAL gains that friday. Is it good to take a couple days off once in a while?
4) Anything else you would suggest, or would like to know in order to help me make sustainable long term gains in strength and muscle size?
Five and a half weeks ago I turned my lifestyle upside down after realizing that for once, I was the only thing holding myself back. I'm only 25 years old, but I have a damaged right hip and have undergone 2 surgies (jun 2006, jan 2012). I've recovered more in the past 11 months than the 6years before that combined. Before the original injury, I was a world class downhill ski racer, and I trained like an Olympian. During the years I sat idle my muscles really deteriorated alot. My Goal is to build a body I feel proud of, while realizing and compensating for the limitations I still have. I'm posting here so that I can get advice on making the best decisions about my training. I have some specific questions, and I am also open to general advice and all constructive criticism.
1) How much detail should I include in my workout journal? I always record the weight lifted & reps completed, But I basically never record things like the core routines I complete, or my body weight, stretching completed, swimming, skiing etc..
2) How appropriate does the routine I've been running seem? I am working within a 3sets*12reps framework, but I try to lift heavy enough that I can't complete 12reps on my third set. Whenever I am able to lift 12/12/* I will increase my weight the next time I do that exercise. I lift weights on Mon/Wed/Friday and do Cardio on Teus/Thurs. I Typically train each of my chosen muscle groups twice in each session, and group exercises together as chest/back, Bi/Tri/shoulder.
So far, I have recorded gains virtually every day in the gym.
3)How should I schedule rest into my workout? I missed my Mon/Wed workouts in Week#4, but had SUBSTANTIAL gains that friday. Is it good to take a couple days off once in a while?
4) Anything else you would suggest, or would like to know in order to help me make sustainable long term gains in strength and muscle size?