Free...: December 2011

Edison's Belief on Health and Diseases

The Nevada Center of Alternative & Anti-Aging Medicine

Everyone knows who Thomas Edison is but perhaps not all of us are familiar with the fact that besides being one of the greatest geniuses and inventors of all time Mr. Edison also took a great interest in the nature of health and disease. In this regard he was an avid believer in the common sense approach found in alternative medicine.

He could not understand why the medical establishment continued to persist in treating diseases with drugs, when it was obvious to him that disease was caused by biological imbalances which drugs can do nothing to correct. He best stated his opinion on these matters in one of his writings when he said: "The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease."

29-Dec
PM
amrap chest 2 bar pull-up 48 unbroken (PR), should concentrate on keeping beat during butterfly, then when starting to kip, focus on dynamic action of the hip to bring chest to bar, else arms are too tired to continue motion.

In Halifax, worked with Stephen @ xfit exertion
Snatch practice
45x5, 45x5, 65x5, 65x5, 85x5, 95x5, 115x4, 135x(1+f+2), 145x(1+f+2)
concentrating on bar placement and exploiting the ground. still not utilizing legs enough!

28-Dec
AM
3 rounds for time:
15 DL 275
50 feet handstand walk
6:05
first 2 rounds of DL unbroken, 3rd round partitioned (7+3+3+2)
back is toasted!

PM - back is still toasted... i doubted i could do this training, my back was stiff. if it would have not been for Stephen help, the doubt in my mind would have prevented me from completing the training. i had not started the training that my mind was already defeated... Stephen was a big help/mental support! Thank you!!!!

lesson of the day: its all in the state of mind!...

3 power cleans TnG 205#
Airdyne sprint 20 seconds @110% (no airdyne subbed with row)
Rest 3:30 x5
5thr round failed the first clean. did not get under the bar quick enough.
1 - 110m, 466watt, 1903cal/hr, 1:30 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeWm4fCU73o
2 - 109, 453, 1859, 1:31 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTHTenCBfIU
3 - 107, 429, 1775, 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ_cZkDBD9c
4 - 105, 394, 1654, 1:36 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV6QQhdO_Qo
5 - 107, 429, 1775, 1:33 missed the first clean. bar too far forward!

27-Dec
PM
A. Back squat 6, 4, 2; rest 3 min
45x6, 45x5, 135x5, 223x4
273x6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf0JNQSqQ_A
293x4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DvpJ7MI8a8
308x2(PR)

The way I see it, there are two kinds of dreams... one is a dream that’s always going to be just that... a dream.

Then there’s a dream that’s more than a dream; it’s like... a map.
– James FitzGerald –

... this is part of my map...

I want to know how I can develop my body, spirit and mind to their NATURAL limits.

I want to be a personal trainer & life style coach to share these findings and help our society EVOLVE...

... self improvement vs self image improvement...

why? because I want to impact peoples lives… without health NO ONE can do anything… HEALTH IS EVERYHTING!

If you have a dream and you have no health, how will you realize that dream?

If you have health then WILL is the only thing that one needs... the dream/map will lead you to a journey which in return will reward you; NOT the finish!

I believe I have found my way or as the say in the language of love; I have found my ”voie”/“voix”...

My dream is to own a gym/research center and change our society’s priorities. How can we impact our youth, how can we inspire them?... I believe it is by setting the example. To live, to experience, to feel... we are alive, we have emotions, we are humans!

what feeds our fire? If you let that fire die then what do you become?...

25-Dec
AM
3 rounds for time:
10 front squats 205
10 burpee chin ups
6:02 - all front squats unbroken (missed the 3rd clean, bar too far forward on the reception!)

PM
(for all Sunday PM sessions, if weather permits run)
Did run outside… felt good, powerful, breathing was good. FUN!

Airdyne 5 min @z1
+
Airdyne 30 seconds @90%
Airdyne 30 seconds @50%
x5
Airdyne 1min @90%
Airdyne 1 min @50%
x4
Airdyne 5 min @90%
Airyne 3 min @50%
+
Airdyne 5 min z1

24-Dec
AM
A. Snatch balance 3x3; rest 3 min
45x5, 65x5, 85x3, 135x3
165x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Toe8dnJofyY
185x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QtT0EvUjZY
205x(1+2f)*

* too heavy! was not getting under the bar faster. did not have the shoulder stability, did not allow the bar to be position properly

B. Push jerk @32x1, 6, 4, 2, 6; rest 2:30
165x6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSzoHCJCzOU
175x4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgK25_jByQ4
195x2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyb3n_RUyfY
175x6

C. Laying tricep extensions @41x1, 8-10x4; rest 2 min
20x10 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI4GOsBbo4E
25x10 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsPpZF_2xjE
25x10 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJQirCUuZ3E
25x9 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmccR6vZoEw
triceps were ON FIRE!!!!

D. GHD sit ups 20x3; rest 1 min
all sets unbroken
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2aCoIcieoU
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1GCjXcVa_s
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGp4TVjcGLo

22-Dec
On all thursdays during this month practice CTB butterfly into normal
kip. Need to have a better rhythm on these
47 unbroken C2BPU (PR)

PM
Class
Snatch pull/bar placement/jumping position - practicing on technique, positioning the bar prior the jump
(45x5)^7
75x5, 75x5, 75x5

squat snatch
75x5, 85x5, 105x(4+f), 125x3, 125x3, 125x3
working on the explosion. being dynamic/violent

21-Dec
AM
10 min amrap:
3 power clean 185#
4 ring handstand push ups
8rounds + 3pc (all RHSPU unbroken)

PM
3 Tough power snatch
Row sprint 20 seconds @100%
Rest 3 min x5
45x5, 45x5, 95x3, 95x3, 115x3, 125x3, 135x3, 145x3
150x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KP-RUS_jhs
114m, 519watt, 1:27
155x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY8ayUUNkMI
110m, 466watt, 1:30
160x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ0RYhGzs-E
109m, 453watt, 1:31
160x3 (PR)
110m, 466watt, 1:30

165xf - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHvoyhTFAS8
110m, 466watt, 1:30

20-Dec
PM
A. Back squat 4-6x3; rest 3 min
45x5, 135x6
225x6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l32qjQLfg0
245x6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbSE2snybuM
265x6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=163dern6npY
275x6(PR)

18-Dec
300 fy - no airdyne so did this on the row
Max calories in 10 min on airdyne
2:00 - 583m, 321 watt, 1405 cal/hr, 1:42
4:00 - 529m, 240watt, 1125cal/hr, 1:53
6:00 - 526m, 236watt, 1111cal/hr, 1:54
8:00 - 517m, 224watt, 1070cal/hr, 1:56
10:00 - 539m, 254watt, 1173cal/hr, 1:51
total cals/2min interals: 196.1 cal
total cals average: 195.2 cal

17-Dec - Olift comp - got to love the suit!!
Competing at 62kg… was 1.3kg overweight!… had to lose the weight in 45min (dehydration, spitting and swathing). Felt light headed, loosing concentration.

snatch preparation
40kgx5, 50x3, 60x2, 65x1, 70x1, 75x1
77xf* - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imxTgXSYIjc
77xf** - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKsYcvVPscU
77x1

* too moch adrenaline, too much power so lost the bar at the back. did not like being "hit" before the lift, it took my focus away and became violent. wanted to punch Pierre!… just a reaction from physical contact. normal reaction from JKD training. beast mode/animal reaction in a stressful environment, did not need violence but focus my nervous energy into the lift, one split of a second in a CONTROLLED way!
** over compensated from previous lift, lost the bar in front - still didn't enjoy being hit!.
C&J preparation
40x5, 60x5, 80x3, 90x1, 95x1, 100x1
102xf* - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8wmOfrUufo
102x1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvHElIvNzos
106xf*

* elbows bent
+

21,15,9
Burpees
CTB Chin Ups
2:48 - all sets unbroken

15-Dec
PM
Class - preparation for olift comp
snatch practice
45x5, 75x5, 107x4, 125x(1+f+2), 140x3, 140x3, 140x3, 140x3
working on position of the bar from the ground to the hips. then using the ground!

C&J
140x4, 165x3, 187x4
keeping arms straight and allowing the legs to work. then getting under the bar. when jerking the bar, it is imperative to get UNDER the bar while keeping arms straight/without bending elbows

14-Dec
AM
5 rounds for time:
400 meter run
7 muscle ups
all MU unbroken, felt great, run was also good!
12:20

PM
3 rounds For time:
15 front squats 135#
15 handstand push ups
7:34

HSPU were particularly hard after the 1st round!
all FS were done unbroken. pushed the last round of FS / mental work - pain - will

13-Dec (tired from lack of sleep, body felt great considering the work load don during the weekend!)
A. Back squat @31x1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1; rest 3 min
45x5, 135x5, 135x4, 185x3, 225x2
275x2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idx8XTuy-0M
295x1 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkrPkWZJDBM
277x2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwuSS0MiuKc
297x1 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX_oZJbc2jo
280x2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ-TiMqCbxk
300xf

to be ...

Dec 11 - Day 3/3
OPT Construction Series Event Number 2:

#1
Find a 1RM Power Snatch
45x5, 75x3, 95x3, 115x2, 145x1, 155x1
165x1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflCGrII4PY
170xf - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo69HLRv2no
170x1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsXqQVHF6E4
175x1(power snatch pr)

Find a Max reps chest to bar chin ups 1 attempt
46 chest to bar chin-ups

Score is kilogram total + Reps
total score: 125
(max time limit to get 2 scores = 25 min)

rest 45 min

#2
"Little Liz"
15-10-5
Squat clean 135/95#
Ring dips
3:15

rest 2 hours

#3
In 27 minutes for females (25 minutes for males)
Row 5K
With remaining time, Max rep burpees
Score is burpees rep total

row: 19:21
91 burpee
http://www.megavideo.com/?v=0IIUP5X4

Dec 10 - Day 2/3
Neuromuscular Efficiency Tests:
Max strength test front squat, power clean, and close grip bench press 1RM
FS
45x6, 45x6, 135x4, 125x2, 185x2, 225x1, 255x1
275x1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3Dta2jzbu4
290x1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU_ku7NlM3U
305x1(pr) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9ovDfgsO0A
310x1(pr)

PC
135x2, 135x2, 165x1, 185x1, 195x1
215x1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQHn3YcIcwc
225x1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BLA1gkxeQw
240x1(power clean pr)

247.5xf - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGSJO6JCbqc

CGBP
135x2, 135x2, 165x1, 185x1, 195x1
215x1(not CG) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Ts4w_81-0
215xf - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nox_guKfeS8
210x1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9RnVJilogc

85% of max strength test
FS @ 267#, 5 reps*

*too much rest between rep 5&6… should be less than 2 sec - did not count 6th rep

CGBP @ 177#, 5 reps

O2 Saturation Row Test:

1k row: 3:26

... what is pain?... what does focus mean?...

OPT Fitness Testing December 9-11, 2011
Day 1/3
Body Comp Scores:
Chin: _4.6__mm
Cheek: _7.6__mm
Tricep: _2.4__mm
Subscap: _6.8__mm
Midaxilla: _3.7__mm
Suprailliac: _4.4__mm
Umbilical: _5.8__mm
Thigh: _4.2__mm
Calf: _3.2__mm
Pec: _2.6__mm

Grip Dynmanometer:
Right: _54____
Left: __53____

Lung Expiratory Volume:
Liters in 1 second: _4.4___L
Liters in 6 seconds: __5.1__L
% 1/6 s: __86__%

Lactate Test:

250m row
15 KBS 2pd
25 burpee
15 KBS
250m row
10min rest x 3
1 - lactate pre 1.4, post 14.4; time 4:07

2 - lactate pre 14.9, post 14.9; time 4:38
(puked) had troubles recuperating, could not breathe! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkQU9Sla_6g
3 - lactate pre 14.4, post 14.3; time 4:48 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgcA5plRLG0

7-Dec
AM
15-1, 1-15 ladders
L-Pullups
Ring dip
(15 L-pu, 1 ring dip, 14 l-pu, 2 ring dip… 1 L-pu, 15 ring dips)
22:59 - www.megavideo.com/?v=Z75QQVOM
* first set of L-pu was done unbroken

PM
3 rounds For time:
15 thrusters 135#
15 chest to bar chin ups
7:17 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpvsz_Wav-o

6-Dec
A. Back squat @31x1, 2, 2, 2; rest 2:30
45x6, 135x5, 225x2
280x2 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=cimK6I9veyg
290x2 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfvoR6SQKFQ
302x(1+f)

B. Weighted chin up, 2, 2, 2; rest 2:30
80x2 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mikuAgntRBI
85x2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rWuYfFCoE0
92.5x(1+f) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9RV7MJjFMQ

C. Dumbbell walking lunges 16 continuous steps x3; rest 2 min
60x16 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9-4ahIiytA
70x16 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbBJBQzwFPw
80x16 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJwzzFxqbRQ

4-Dec
AM
"Fat Helen"
3 rounds for time
400m run
21 kbs 2pd
12 chest to bar chin ups
10:52

all kbs were done unbroken. the grip was the limiting factor in the C2B pull-up, could no longer hold the bar

PM - no airdyne so subbed for rowing intervals
Airdyne 5 min z1
+
Airdyne 90 seconds @90%
Rest 1 min
x8
+
Airdyne 5 min z1
1 - 442m
2 - 441
3 - 421
4 - 413
5 - 416
6 - 403
7 - 406
8 - 416

3-Dec
Olift Comp with Pierre Roy - qualifications for provincial comp
Snatch
72x1
75x1 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=re3AQP6BmyE
77x1

snatch felt great, was explosive and in control

Clean & Jerk
100x1 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y81oirBdsg
103xf* - www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwEgPU2WJ0Q
103x1

*the bar spliced from hands
Qualified for provincial competition Dec 17!

1-Dec
PM
Class - preparation for competition
Squat Snatch
45x10, 75x5, 75x5, 105x5, 105x5, 125x4, 125x4, 125x4, 125x4, 125x4

Clean & Jerk
125x3, 145x3, 165x(1+f+1), 185x1, 185x1, 185x1, 185x1

30-Nov
AM
5 rounds for time
35 double unders
20 burpees
6:19 (unbroken)

PM
3 rounds For time:
15 ohs 135#
10 muscle ups
12:03
first round was done unbroken!
good improvement with OHS and its relative weight (BWT)

29-Nov
A. Back squat @31x1, 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1; rest 2:30
45x5, 135x5, 185x5, 225x2
280x3* - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXPB7Juj9E4
295x2* - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4c0ye0nRtU
305x1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFRgxSTWBpQ
285x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhTwZ5CwhFM
300x2(pr)

"If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done" - Bruce Lee