[eric strt6]

I'm trying to rebuild the muscle tone I lost prior to getting diagnosed with Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism. been hitting the gym hard for about 6 weeks and it appears that 175 mcg / day of Levothyroxine it the right dose I feel great and the muscle tone is coming back and the fat is burning off.

currently doing 3 rotations of the following. pull downs, rows, bench press, curls 20 reps per set at 7.5 plates reverse flys with 20 pound kettle bells 20 reps. leg extensions 30 reps with 7.5 plates. calf curls 20 reps with 3.5 plates (one leg at a time) Leg press 12 plates 30 reps, Ab crunches 30 reps with 7.5 plates

 

[Toshi]

awesome. no free weights? there's likely some (small) added benefit to doing compound lifts, the usual bench/squat/deadlift, as you're working in other muscle groups to stabilize and the like.

 

[eric strt6]

awesome. no free weights? there's likely some (small) added benefit to doing compound lifts, the usual bench/squat/deadlift, as you're working in other muscle groups to stabilize and the like.

just the kettle bells for now but in doing all the lifts I go slow in the lift keeping everything correctly isolated and I go slow in letting the weights back down. Makes for a better workout.

 

[eric strt6]

I was still a bit burnt from yesterdays ride so I only did 2 rotations but I did add 5 more reps to each set. Lost last five were fucking killers though, major muscle fatigue. good burn

 

[eric strt6]

and another hour of weights is in the books. the sessions are getting easier so I do believe I will add some more weight next week

 

[eric strt6]

Upped the weights this week and man can I feel it on the last 4-5 reps per set. After 3 rotations I am totally spent.

 

[eric strt6]

and today I breezed through the sets in under an hour and I upped the ab crunches to 50 reps per set

 

[eric strt6]

These exercises plus leg press and kettle bells 3 rotations
Leg press 30 reps 13.5 plates, Leg extensions 30 reps at 7.5 plates, standing leg curl 30 reps 3.5 plates each leg, all arm exercises 20 reps 7.5 plates, kettle bells reverse fly 20 pounds 20 reps, abdominal crunch 7.5 plates 50 reps. Takes me an hour to go though everything

 

[eric strt6]

it burns priest it burns

11 hours of gurney transports in the ambulance involving lots of lifting was followed by 1.5 hours of weight lifting. Stick a fork in me, I'm done.

 

[eric strt6]

added another plate to each exercise made for a good burn 3 rotations in just under an hour

 

[Toshi]

Various feats of strength from people in my household today

Toshi Clark (@toshi.clark) on Threads

A lifting afternoon. Skipped the midweek lifting session last week between biking, a slightly twingy right knee, and a sore left calf 2/3 kids joining in for activities. 3/3 is practicing violin

www.threads.net

 

[Westy]

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Various feats of strength from people in my household today

Toshi Clark (@toshi.clark) on Threads

A lifting afternoon. Skipped the midweek lifting session last week between biking, a slightly twingy right knee, and a sore left calf 2/3 kids joining in for activities. 3/3 is practicing violin

www.threads.net

You could lift more with some e-weights

 

[Atomic Dog]

You could lift more with some e-weights

https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/arcteryx-just-launched-dollar5000-e-pants-heres-what-they-mean-for-the-future-of-outerwear

 

[Westy]

https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/arcteryx-just-launched-dollar5000-e-pants-heres-what-they-mean-for-the-future-of-outerwear

Have to respect an author who claims that at 36 they are too old to pedal uphills.

 

[Jm_]

Those will really help with my squats.

 

[binary visions]

Have to respect an author who claims that at 36 they are too old to pedal uphills.

I can't wait until all of my outdoor activities can be done with zero muscle engagement whatsoever.

I'm especially looking forward to the price point dropping so that all of my quiet, backcountry hikes are filled with squawking assholes with Bluetooth speakers because 15+ miles of physical exertion is no longer a deterrent.

 

[Sandwich]

I can't wait until all of my outdoor activities can be done with zero muscle engagement whatsoever.

I'm especially looking forward to the price point dropping so that all of my quiet, backcountry hikes are filled with squawking assholes with Bluetooth speakers because 15+ miles of physical exertion is no longer a deterrent.

ugh. Riding buddy showed up with a speaker playing oldies to a 5am morning ride once. I bitched.

 

[Westy]

I can't wait until all of my outdoor activities can be done with zero muscle engagement whatsoever.

I'm especially looking forward to the price point dropping so that all of my quiet, backcountry hikes are filled with squawking assholes with Bluetooth speakers because 15+ miles of physical exertion is no longer a deterrent.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/arcteryx-just-launched-dollar5000-e-pants-heres-what-they-mean-for-the-future-of-outerwear

Lol, a 7 lbs pair of pants.

 

[Sandwich]

Been lifting again to prep for cycling season. It feels great, other than the constant pain doing anything at all.

 

[Toshi]

for later assessment/reading

Are You Strong Enough? Take the MTI Relative Strength Assessment - Mountain Tactical Institute

By Rob Shaul There is one major difference between Mountain and Tactical Athletes and team sport or individual sport competitive athletes. Unlike competitive sport athletes, the fitness demands of Mountain Athletes, Mountain Professionals and Tactical Athletes are not specifically defined...

mtntactical.com

 

[eric strt6]

The combination of hitting the weights and using the new to us Helix HLT3000 3-D lateral trainer is really pushing my fitness up fast. The interval routine on the Helix is freaking brutal. 18 minutes of interval and a following 30 minutes of weights and I am toast. I am back down to a 34 waist which is where I was in high school in 1975 so this soon to be 68 year old is quite pleased

 

[eric strt6]

I think I have become addicted to working out, 10 straight gym days

 

[eric strt6]

The la

teral trainer is getting my legs ripped

 

[SkaredShtles]

 

[Toshi]

My ROM is doing just fine

also made you all scroll past Eric’s butt again

/nelsonhaha

 

[Toshi]

I am funny