I am asking you to please join my team, The Rain City Runners, on April 25th for a 5k run around Stanley Park to raise money and awareness for the MS Society of Canada
“Run? I can’t run!” you say?
Yes you can!!
For my part, and as an incentive, I am offering a free graduated running clinic [...]

I tried a 1RM test for curls using a barbell and weights, apparently I can curl 40lbs (safe to say 20lb an arm?).
I dont’ know, it still seems like a really low number…. damn sticking point

I want to lift heavy.
Bench Press, Deadlifts, Squats.
This is a 1-year goal.
(oh, and do a couple unassisted chin ups )

I made out my Christmas wish list yesterday and couldn’t help but notice a common theme, I thought I’d post it here because, well, it’s applicable

Membership to Cliffhangers
Cost for Intro to Climbing Plus at Cliffhangers
Grip Gloves
Gym bag
money for more personal training hours
Laminated Muscle Chart for my wall
Sweat suit from Roots
Gym shoes

oh, and a [...]

My Goal

To Be Stronger
To be pain free
To walk taller
To look great naked

Why Am I Doing This

To accomplish something difficult and prove that I’m capable of doing so. If I can do this when there isn’t much I can’t do.
To regain control.

Tools

Meal Plan
Keep lifting weights, like the Little Engine That Could!

Motivational Support

Making plans to attend the [...]

This site kicks my ass, I can’t wait to fully comprehend all the information contained therein!
www.exrx.net

Tanji Johnson – the *BEST* 2min fitness routine I\’ve ever seen

In terms of strength, flexibility and stamina I’m about 20%, maybe 25%, of my goal.
In terms of body fat composition I’m at 27% which means I’m around 50% my goal (that being 20%).
There’s a long road ahead of me but when I think about it I know how far I’ve come already.
And if I can [...]

Resting heart rate and blood pressure
These are taken at the start of testing to ensure that an applicant’s heart rate and blood pressure are at acceptable levels.
Body composition
20% body fat
Hand grip
Right and left-hand grips are measured using a dynamometer, and the total is recorded.
Flexibility
The applicant sits with legs fully extended and soles of feet placed [...]

I told Aiste & Aly that I wanted to look like one of the girls from the Heavy Metal magazines then I added that I wanted to do it by Christmas, that’s only 10 weeks away.
So I got the ball rolling.
I even have doubts to how realistic it is but A&A assure me it is. [...]