As fast as my emotion came, its left me pretty quickly too... just after my run before my muay thai training, was running at fort canning absorbing all the greeneries around me... Nothing ran through my mind to be honest, but just feel that there is nothing in these world that can really bother me at that time, if I am low, am sure there is someone lower then me... Life is mostly about want then can or not... if you set you eyes on something and you want it bad enough... you will get there one day... hehez... Amazing how positive I am, reading my previous post, I seem like a changed man...
I guess its like what i say... its a wave of emotions... sometimes its good sometimes it bad.... But I figured out my problem is probably I ponder over it too much... when i let go and concentrate on something else... the feeling goes away...
Back to me again... Winners don't quit, Quitters don't win (the Contender, 2008).... interesting quote...
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Self Reflection...
Things have been pretty much a roller-coaster for me these days, someday I am fine, motivated, and ready to go. Yet some days, its just gloomy, emo, and hating it... I don't know why... I honestly don't. Its just becoming more frequent ever since the lost of my wallet. I know I shouldn't brood over it anymore coz there isn't really much point to it. Maybe its just an excuse I use to console myself on how I have been feeling lately. The mood have since taking effect on my brain, as I have the tendency to forget thing...
My fuse seems to be pretty short too... getting easily agitated with thing and people around me. Yet I know I have no right to do so... Hate my cockiness.. the know its all attitude... why can't i learn to be more humble. Why must I always have a say in everything. Why?!?!?! there i go again...
A getaway would be good... but where? I really donno... think I should go for one of those long runs again... to Harbourfront again perhaps? all I know is a good break from all these would be good, have an urge to go into isolation again... or maybe I just need some booze (but booze are not for vexed time... thats my motto... haiz...contridicting)
Its always easier when u are a third party to things... when u are involve many a things you advise on others you find can work on urself, then u start to wonder about the advise you gave... Like what I am going through how.. hahaha... ironic...
I have a mixed emotion of vex-ness, frustration, lost, tired, lonely even at times and they are so mixed up i dun even know what i am feeling right now... They come in waves, like when i said, must be one of the bad days... Am trying my best to loosen up... hopefully tonight Muay Thai session will be good...
Where I lies... I donno... but definately hoping to see light soon...
My fuse seems to be pretty short too... getting easily agitated with thing and people around me. Yet I know I have no right to do so... Hate my cockiness.. the know its all attitude... why can't i learn to be more humble. Why must I always have a say in everything. Why?!?!?! there i go again...
A getaway would be good... but where? I really donno... think I should go for one of those long runs again... to Harbourfront again perhaps? all I know is a good break from all these would be good, have an urge to go into isolation again... or maybe I just need some booze (but booze are not for vexed time... thats my motto... haiz...contridicting)
Its always easier when u are a third party to things... when u are involve many a things you advise on others you find can work on urself, then u start to wonder about the advise you gave... Like what I am going through how.. hahaha... ironic...
I have a mixed emotion of vex-ness, frustration, lost, tired, lonely even at times and they are so mixed up i dun even know what i am feeling right now... They come in waves, like when i said, must be one of the bad days... Am trying my best to loosen up... hopefully tonight Muay Thai session will be good...
Where I lies... I donno... but definately hoping to see light soon...
Monday, August 18, 2008
Into the final round!!! JIA YOU!!!
This week marks the first of the final 4 weeks, lately progess seem minimal... but not giving up since it the last hurdle... have survive this far... will end strong... wish me luck!!!
Week 13 - M, W, F (3x per week)Workout Routine:
All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.For example, pushups with hands on the ball (with bands to add resistance) are supersetted with a jump squat with weights. Do NOT rest within the superset, but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-4 rounds total. Proceed to the next superset. Aim for lower reps: 8-15 repsAim for 4-5 rounds for each superset Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between.
Here is the routine for the week: Make sure to watch the video several times and observe my form
A1: Ball Pushups with hands on the ball (with band to add resistance)
A2: One Leg Squat (Pistol Squat style)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds
B1: Elevated pushups with resistance band
B2: Plate Swing (watch the video)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds
C1: Pull-ups with weights (you can use a backpack with books in it for weights)
C2: Squat with weights (Small range of motion)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds
D1: Recline Pull with feet elevated
D2: Hip Bridge (on the chair)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds
E1: Tricep extension with rope or using the jungle gym (using your bodyweight for weight)
E2: Stability crunch with resistance bands
E3: Ball Plank with feet elevated
* Aim for 2 rounds
Week 13 - M, W, F (3x per week)Workout Routine:
All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.For example, pushups with hands on the ball (with bands to add resistance) are supersetted with a jump squat with weights. Do NOT rest within the superset, but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-4 rounds total. Proceed to the next superset. Aim for lower reps: 8-15 repsAim for 4-5 rounds for each superset Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between.
Here is the routine for the week: Make sure to watch the video several times and observe my form
A1: Ball Pushups with hands on the ball (with band to add resistance)
A2: One Leg Squat (Pistol Squat style)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds
B1: Elevated pushups with resistance band
B2: Plate Swing (watch the video)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds
C1: Pull-ups with weights (you can use a backpack with books in it for weights)
C2: Squat with weights (Small range of motion)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds
D1: Recline Pull with feet elevated
D2: Hip Bridge (on the chair)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds
E1: Tricep extension with rope or using the jungle gym (using your bodyweight for weight)
E2: Stability crunch with resistance bands
E3: Ball Plank with feet elevated
* Aim for 2 rounds
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Salute to the greatest swimmer on the planet... Michael Phelps
This man is not only great... he is powerful... 8 Gold Medals, 7 world records, and 1 Olympic record, all at the age of 23.... My salutes to Michael Phelps!!! and not forgetting the American team, that help him attain is goal in 3 occasion!!!
Friday, August 15, 2008
What has got into me lately i wonder....
Forget seems to get in the top of my "to do" list lately... but never intentionally, I am reliving the days when i am in primary 4 when my memory is super ultra poor, for no reason at all... Sorry if I did anything wrong people, in any way or what, really not intentional.
Its all started when I lost my wallet, and since then my life have been pretty topsy turvy, even my parents are worried. Have forgotten to turn off my computer after use for more then 3 times, and occasionally forget to lock the doors (or gate rather) when i go out... This is bad. I try asking myself why, but nothing seems to register.... There is like a cloudy covering everything in my brain, nothing strikes me... nothing at all....
Maybe a month away from home might help... go to places where I face nothing but sun sand and sea for a month... that would be nice, thou my schedule never allows me to do it... was thinking Phuket or Koh Samui.... This is not a running away from problem technique, i assure everyone... Just time away from the hussle and bussle i guess...
I tried talking to my mum about it... but the subject never really surface coz I donno whats wrong with me to begin.... The only time I can not think about all these is when I am working out... coz I deal with weights in gym, so i force myself to focus on them instead of my mind, dangerous to be distracted man... Thats why I enjoy working out so much i guess. My cheapest way to escape.
Was listening to radio yesterday and 90.5fm and the dejay left some words of wisdom before he ends his shift... he says "The greatest change will happen when one stop thinking about having to change" been pondering about that the entire night after that, adding to my already crowded mind... haha...
Alright, collect race pack... then heading off hopefully will get my mind off... thou I dun see any chance... hehez... Have a great weekend ahead everyone!!!
Its all started when I lost my wallet, and since then my life have been pretty topsy turvy, even my parents are worried. Have forgotten to turn off my computer after use for more then 3 times, and occasionally forget to lock the doors (or gate rather) when i go out... This is bad. I try asking myself why, but nothing seems to register.... There is like a cloudy covering everything in my brain, nothing strikes me... nothing at all....
Maybe a month away from home might help... go to places where I face nothing but sun sand and sea for a month... that would be nice, thou my schedule never allows me to do it... was thinking Phuket or Koh Samui.... This is not a running away from problem technique, i assure everyone... Just time away from the hussle and bussle i guess...
I tried talking to my mum about it... but the subject never really surface coz I donno whats wrong with me to begin.... The only time I can not think about all these is when I am working out... coz I deal with weights in gym, so i force myself to focus on them instead of my mind, dangerous to be distracted man... Thats why I enjoy working out so much i guess. My cheapest way to escape.
Was listening to radio yesterday and 90.5fm and the dejay left some words of wisdom before he ends his shift... he says "The greatest change will happen when one stop thinking about having to change" been pondering about that the entire night after that, adding to my already crowded mind... haha...
Alright, collect race pack... then heading off hopefully will get my mind off... thou I dun see any chance... hehez... Have a great weekend ahead everyone!!!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Here's week 12
Getting more and more letargic... OMG... and the deadline is drawing near... OMG.... how how how... here is week 12
Workout Routine: Week #12 Instructions:
All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.
For example, pushups with hands on the ball (with bands to add resistance)
are supersetted with a jump squat with weights. Do NOT rest within the
superset, but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the
superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-4 rounds total. Proceed to the next
superset.
Aim for lower reps: 6-10 reps
Aim for 2-4 rounds for each superset
Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between.
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Wish me luck pple!!!
Workout Routine: Week #12 Instructions:
All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.
For example, pushups with hands on the ball (with bands to add resistance)
are supersetted with a jump squat with weights. Do NOT rest within the
superset, but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the
superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-4 rounds total. Proceed to the next
superset.
Aim for lower reps: 6-10 reps
Aim for 2-4 rounds for each superset
Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between.
Here is the routine for the week:
Make sure to watch the video several times and observe my form
A1: Pushups with hands on the ball (with band to add resistance)
A2: Jump Squat with weights
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
B1: Spiderman pushups with bands
B2: Alternating Split squat jump with weights
*Aim for 3 rounds
C1: Pull-ups with weights (you can use a backpack with books in it for weights)
C2: Squat hold with weights (hold for as long as you can)
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
D1: Recline Pull with the rope (one leg up)
D2: Calf Raise with weight
*Aim for 3 rounds
E1: Bicep curl with the rope (using your bodyweight for weight)
E2: Stability crunch with bodylastic bands
E3: Ball Plank
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Wish me luck pple!!!
Thursday, August 07, 2008
New Runners!!!
Despite all the loss I have made recently, I still decided to buy myself a decent pair of runners, as both pairs of Asics seem to be so heavily battle wounded. So.... LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!!! INTRODUCING.... SAUCONY PROGRID TRIUMPH 5!!!!
The colour I bought cannot be found on the web site, so I had to use a different colour but the model is the same.A shoe recommended by the owner (who is also a runner) when I told him what kind of a runner I am and what kinda foot I possess. Sounds confusing? Well, if you have been running long enough, you will discover a pattern you usually run, like I have posted awhile back about running styles, if your heels land first, u are a heel footer runner, and if the ball of the feet lands first, you are a fore-footer runner. There is plently more but this is the fundamental, there is also the shape of your foot and stuff, its alot of knowledge actually. Alot of fun to find out so that you get the right shoes, its important, why? coz its matters not only to your ankle, but will also affect all joints, such as your knee, hip and even your spine.
Have not go for a run in this pair of shoes yet, well considering I only bought it yesterday. Will feedback on how it is once I have tried it. But I just got to know it is rated "Best Shoe" in 2008 by Runner's World UK. Hmm, impressive, but how does it work on an Asian? hehe... shall try to find out... anyone interested to go for a test run with me in my new shoe just give me a call k.... hahah say like majiam new car going out for a spin like that... heez... But hey I am serious, light run, just give me a call!!! good training for those taking part in stand chart... hehe... *hint hint* hee
The colour I bought cannot be found on the web site, so I had to use a different colour but the model is the same.A shoe recommended by the owner (who is also a runner) when I told him what kind of a runner I am and what kinda foot I possess. Sounds confusing? Well, if you have been running long enough, you will discover a pattern you usually run, like I have posted awhile back about running styles, if your heels land first, u are a heel footer runner, and if the ball of the feet lands first, you are a fore-footer runner. There is plently more but this is the fundamental, there is also the shape of your foot and stuff, its alot of knowledge actually. Alot of fun to find out so that you get the right shoes, its important, why? coz its matters not only to your ankle, but will also affect all joints, such as your knee, hip and even your spine.
Have not go for a run in this pair of shoes yet, well considering I only bought it yesterday. Will feedback on how it is once I have tried it. But I just got to know it is rated "Best Shoe" in 2008 by Runner's World UK. Hmm, impressive, but how does it work on an Asian? hehe... shall try to find out... anyone interested to go for a test run with me in my new shoe just give me a call k.... hahah say like majiam new car going out for a spin like that... heez... But hey I am serious, light run, just give me a call!!! good training for those taking part in stand chart... hehe... *hint hint* hee
Monday, August 04, 2008
Into the final weeks...
By now, your stamina for his regime should more or less be there... so now work on the form... enjoy
Aim for lower reps: 6-10 reps
Aim for 2-4 rounds for each superset
Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between.
Make sure to watch the video several times and observe my form
A1: Pushups with feet on the ball (with band to add resistance)
A2: One leg squat with rope (both sides)
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
B1: Spiderman pushups
B2: Deep Squat with plates
*Aim for 3 rounds
C1: Pull-ups with weights (you can use a backpack with books in it for weights)
C2: Squat hold with rope (hold for as long as you can)
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
D1: Recline Pull with the rope
D2: Forward Lunges with weight
*Aim for 3 rounds
E1: Tricep extension with the rope
E2: Weighted Ab Crunch
*Aim for 2 rounds
F2: Left Side Plank
*Aim for 2 rounds
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Aim for lower reps: 6-10 reps
Aim for 2-4 rounds for each superset
Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between.
Make sure to watch the video several times and observe my form
A1: Pushups with feet on the ball (with band to add resistance)
A2: One leg squat with rope (both sides)
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
B1: Spiderman pushups
B2: Deep Squat with plates
*Aim for 3 rounds
C1: Pull-ups with weights (you can use a backpack with books in it for weights)
C2: Squat hold with rope (hold for as long as you can)
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
D1: Recline Pull with the rope
D2: Forward Lunges with weight
*Aim for 3 rounds
E1: Tricep extension with the rope
E2: Weighted Ab Crunch
*Aim for 2 rounds
F2: Left Side Plank
*Aim for 2 rounds
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Saturday, August 02, 2008
Rotton week.....Terrible...
This past week have been everything but fantastic... Freaking low on luck and all man... It really makes me wonder why... Been trying hard to find the light within the dark clouds but each time i see some, the cloud thicken and comes every darker.... Bottomline is... ITS A FUCKED UP WEEK! PERIOD!!!
Its all a series of unfortunate events... call it unlucky, dumb, careless, whatever... just sucks... First unlucky thing was to leave my BodyShop shower/shampoo in a public toilet. FYI it was a new bottle, just took it out from the draw that very morning. But since it was a small bottle, I felt the pinch but was alright... Midweek, the killer, my wallet got stolen... yes STOLEN!!!! but I cannot blame the thief also, guess my carelessness made the job easier for him... all I could recall was I was about to gym and used the toilet before changing for gym... and left my bag with a whole gang of soccer boys around...LIKE DUH!!!! thou not hinting anything lah... there were others around too... just me being dumb lah... alot of stuff lost... and needs to be replaced... especially all my cards... Total damage for the loss- $150 close to 200 without including wallet, coz i have just topped up all my cards (ezlink, cashcard,etcz) within. ARGH!!!!!!
Today, got all the replacement cards, went to activate them... and guess was too gan chiong... end up all the card got suspended coz of too many attempts... so have to send in slip of acknowledgement and wait for reactivation within 1 to 2 working days... FARK LAH!!!!
Call me supersitious or whatever lor... but I think my locks (refering to my hair) was my luck... coz after cutting it, nothing good seems to be happening. EVERYTHING SUCKS!!! either that or just someone out there is jealous that I am living life the way I want... and is determine to make me SUFFER!!! It sucks... but am gonna fight... if they think they got me... think again... I am coming back stronger... unless u kill me... if not i will just come back better then ever... you just wait and see...
FUCK UP WEEK ALMOST OVER!!!! ONE MORE DAY TO GO... GOOD RIDDEN!!!!
Its all a series of unfortunate events... call it unlucky, dumb, careless, whatever... just sucks... First unlucky thing was to leave my BodyShop shower/shampoo in a public toilet. FYI it was a new bottle, just took it out from the draw that very morning. But since it was a small bottle, I felt the pinch but was alright... Midweek, the killer, my wallet got stolen... yes STOLEN!!!! but I cannot blame the thief also, guess my carelessness made the job easier for him... all I could recall was I was about to gym and used the toilet before changing for gym... and left my bag with a whole gang of soccer boys around...LIKE DUH!!!! thou not hinting anything lah... there were others around too... just me being dumb lah... alot of stuff lost... and needs to be replaced... especially all my cards... Total damage for the loss- $150 close to 200 without including wallet, coz i have just topped up all my cards (ezlink, cashcard,etcz) within. ARGH!!!!!!
Today, got all the replacement cards, went to activate them... and guess was too gan chiong... end up all the card got suspended coz of too many attempts... so have to send in slip of acknowledgement and wait for reactivation within 1 to 2 working days... FARK LAH!!!!
Call me supersitious or whatever lor... but I think my locks (refering to my hair) was my luck... coz after cutting it, nothing good seems to be happening. EVERYTHING SUCKS!!! either that or just someone out there is jealous that I am living life the way I want... and is determine to make me SUFFER!!! It sucks... but am gonna fight... if they think they got me... think again... I am coming back stronger... unless u kill me... if not i will just come back better then ever... you just wait and see...
FUCK UP WEEK ALMOST OVER!!!! ONE MORE DAY TO GO... GOOD RIDDEN!!!!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Week #10 Sucky week... not about the workout...
Sorry sorry everyone.... Just realise I have not post week 10's workout regime...was suppose to do so, but blogger went faulty on me... so yah... here it is... Sorry man
RESISTANCE TRAININGInstructions:All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.For example, pushups with bands (pushing) are supersetted with Pull ups (pulling). Do NOT rest within the superset, but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-3 rounds total. Proceed to the next superset.
Aim for lower reps: 6-10 reps
Aim for 2-4 rounds for each superset
Again, take no more than 30 seconds rest in between.
Superset: A1: Pushups with Bodylastics band
A2: Pull-ups with medium size towel
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
B1: Staggered alternating pushups
B2: Lat Pulldown swimmer with Bodylastics band
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
C1: Squat and Press (use any weights that you can find) For example: rocks,
C2. Alternating Split Squat Jump. (use any weights that you can find) For example: rocks,
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
D1: One Leg Calf Raise with weights.
D2: Bicep Curl:
*Aim for 2 rounds
E1: Weighted Abdominal Crunch:
E2: Plank with leg lift:
*Aim for 2 rounds
I am having a rotten week this week... in just a week I have lost 2 items, one is my body shop body/head wash, and seconds and more damaging is my BB wallet... *sob* yes my wallet, after so many years... this is my first time losing my wallet... haiz... arh i just urge whoever hu took it, u can take the money and all... i dun care... just give me back the rest of the card coz its super mafan to replace....
Coincidentally, both incident happened in the toilet.... guess I must becareful liao.. but the case for my wallet, its likely theft... haiz... PLEASE JUST RETURN IT TO ME ALREADY!!!! The joke is not farnie.... *sob*
RESISTANCE TRAININGInstructions:All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.For example, pushups with bands (pushing) are supersetted with Pull ups (pulling). Do NOT rest within the superset, but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-3 rounds total. Proceed to the next superset.
Aim for lower reps: 6-10 reps
Aim for 2-4 rounds for each superset
Again, take no more than 30 seconds rest in between.
Superset: A1: Pushups with Bodylastics band
A2: Pull-ups with medium size towel
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
B1: Staggered alternating pushups
B2: Lat Pulldown swimmer with Bodylastics band
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
C1: Squat and Press (use any weights that you can find) For example: rocks,
C2. Alternating Split Squat Jump. (use any weights that you can find) For example: rocks,
*Aim for 3-4 rounds
D1: One Leg Calf Raise with weights.
D2: Bicep Curl:
*Aim for 2 rounds
E1: Weighted Abdominal Crunch:
E2: Plank with leg lift:
*Aim for 2 rounds
I am having a rotten week this week... in just a week I have lost 2 items, one is my body shop body/head wash, and seconds and more damaging is my BB wallet... *sob* yes my wallet, after so many years... this is my first time losing my wallet... haiz... arh i just urge whoever hu took it, u can take the money and all... i dun care... just give me back the rest of the card coz its super mafan to replace....
Coincidentally, both incident happened in the toilet.... guess I must becareful liao.. but the case for my wallet, its likely theft... haiz... PLEASE JUST RETURN IT TO ME ALREADY!!!! The joke is not farnie.... *sob*
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Moment of truth... Mid way there....
Hi there the following is not for the faint hearted... haha cause the last time I posted those pictures, was told that they are scary lah... hehehez so yah... its my ex photos from when i first start my regime, and now 9 weeks or pretty much halfway through my workout.. here is how i look so far... so you guys be the judge k... (*note that photo might look abit stretched as i took as a portrait format and convert it to a landscape)
Before I start & Week 9 (front view)
Before I start & Week 9 (side view)
Before I start & Week 9 (back view)
and yes... to that addition, I cut of my locks... hehehez... short (*sob... I miss my long hair already, but well... no choice I guess.. haiz)
So I am halfway there.... see you guys in 7 weeks time... for the final results... hopefully will look a whole deal better lah... hehez... Wish me luck!!!
Before I start & Week 9 (front view)
Before I start & Week 9 (side view)
Before I start & Week 9 (back view)
and yes... to that addition, I cut of my locks... hehehez... short (*sob... I miss my long hair already, but well... no choice I guess.. haiz)
So I am halfway there.... see you guys in 7 weeks time... for the final results... hopefully will look a whole deal better lah... hehez... Wish me luck!!!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Recipe for Happiness...
I know this doesn't not apply to everyone, but currently there isn't really nothing much to complain about to be honest. I believe this is due to the 2 things I have in life now... sports and music... simple isn't it? seems like something everyone can get? its true...
Firstly on sports, I am indeed making good use of the time I have currently since I am studying... to really cope with workout, work as well as studies. As many of my "working friends" would say, I am still not in the "real" world, when I start working, that's the "real" world. But hey, everyone have their own take on what the "real" world is, and I must say currently, mine ain't that "fake". The workout I have been following thus far seem to be helping me pick up to my past. stamina is building up and strength is slowly but surely improved, my mind is constantly sharp and I must say the feeling its good. According to science, exercise makes one feels happy, for all those that have doubts on it... let me tell you IT IS TRUE, but not exactly while you exercise, its after that is the part where "happiness" kicks in. After a good workout, you endured with all the pain and you struggle to catch your breath... you feel strangely refresh and all ready to go again... thou you might not look forward to workout ( I do have a fair share of those moments too) but honestly, all it takes is that one step, START, and you will see what I mean.
Now to music, I have recently move back to listening classical music while I am on the move (thanks to dear's MP3 player with FM radio) and I must say it can been really calming, despite all the noise surrounding you. Unlike songs with lyrics, classical music gives off a different vibe and its really up to your own interpretation. What i mean is for instance a sad song in chinese or english can be felt by the singer and the lyrics if its really well done, and there is only one thing you can really feel when hearing it, sad. But for classical music a sad tune expresses more then just sadness, to a certain degree, there is a certain amount of calming effect and would occasionally have strange twist to it, like a sudden parade going by and stuff like that... you know (am sure that those that have classical background understands what I am talking about) So yeah... Listening to it can be really calming... which i really enjoy...
So my conclusion on happiness, great workout with a touch of great music... life cannot be better then that honestly...
Great words from Zhuang Zi, the show I watch a few week back, talking about life... and people perspective of things really got me thinking and broaden my horizon in looking at things.First on life, he shares a story talking about a couple of brothers staying on the 80th floor of this huge skyscrapers, so there was this once they both came back with a heavy baggage, and the lift was spoil, and it was late so they had to get home, so readily, the started climbing the stairs. By the time they reach the 20th floor, they were exhausted and decided to leave the bags on the 20th floor so that once the lift was working they would come back to collect it. So now, lighten off load, they started climbing once again. They tired out at the 40th floor again... this time, they had an argument, and started blaming each other for things and all, while they carried on climbing. When they reach the 60th floor, they were both too tired to even open their mouth to quarrel, so quietly the finish climbing the last 20 floors. Eventually when they got to their apartment on the 80th floor, they were as good as dead, then as they reach to open the door, they realised they have left the keys to the house in one of the compartment of the bag the left on the 20th floor.
This story reflects everyone's life... when we are young we are all raring to go... like the brother first was when the embark on their journey, bagging with them their dreams, ambitions, driving force. as time goes and they age, those dreams and all seems to get heavier and turns to burden, so they leave them off... and embark on just getting to the destination, so off came the load like what they did on the 20th floor, and they embark again.... and later when you get much older, politics argument arise, you start to feel the need to have power and all which is what happen from 40 to 60s, and but that age, you feel that your time as past, so you just let things happened and live life just trying to get by... and when you reach 80, you look back in life and realized you have so much regret, and have left many important things that you planned to do in life. like how the brother left the house keys on the 20th floor, those dreams and ambitions together... Doesn't this story share so much about life.... got me thinking... maybe those who reads this might wanna share your views after much tot... I feel it really made sense....
Oh well, thats about life, I guess that enough to get people to think, I have another on perception i would love to share, maybe in my next entry... For now... I leave you with this to ponder... is life all about working... do we really wan to be like the norm, the brothers? off to gym.... Cheers!!! have a great weekend people!!!
Firstly on sports, I am indeed making good use of the time I have currently since I am studying... to really cope with workout, work as well as studies. As many of my "working friends" would say, I am still not in the "real" world, when I start working, that's the "real" world. But hey, everyone have their own take on what the "real" world is, and I must say currently, mine ain't that "fake". The workout I have been following thus far seem to be helping me pick up to my past. stamina is building up and strength is slowly but surely improved, my mind is constantly sharp and I must say the feeling its good. According to science, exercise makes one feels happy, for all those that have doubts on it... let me tell you IT IS TRUE, but not exactly while you exercise, its after that is the part where "happiness" kicks in. After a good workout, you endured with all the pain and you struggle to catch your breath... you feel strangely refresh and all ready to go again... thou you might not look forward to workout ( I do have a fair share of those moments too) but honestly, all it takes is that one step, START, and you will see what I mean.
Now to music, I have recently move back to listening classical music while I am on the move (thanks to dear's MP3 player with FM radio) and I must say it can been really calming, despite all the noise surrounding you. Unlike songs with lyrics, classical music gives off a different vibe and its really up to your own interpretation. What i mean is for instance a sad song in chinese or english can be felt by the singer and the lyrics if its really well done, and there is only one thing you can really feel when hearing it, sad. But for classical music a sad tune expresses more then just sadness, to a certain degree, there is a certain amount of calming effect and would occasionally have strange twist to it, like a sudden parade going by and stuff like that... you know (am sure that those that have classical background understands what I am talking about) So yeah... Listening to it can be really calming... which i really enjoy...
So my conclusion on happiness, great workout with a touch of great music... life cannot be better then that honestly...
Great words from Zhuang Zi, the show I watch a few week back, talking about life... and people perspective of things really got me thinking and broaden my horizon in looking at things.First on life, he shares a story talking about a couple of brothers staying on the 80th floor of this huge skyscrapers, so there was this once they both came back with a heavy baggage, and the lift was spoil, and it was late so they had to get home, so readily, the started climbing the stairs. By the time they reach the 20th floor, they were exhausted and decided to leave the bags on the 20th floor so that once the lift was working they would come back to collect it. So now, lighten off load, they started climbing once again. They tired out at the 40th floor again... this time, they had an argument, and started blaming each other for things and all, while they carried on climbing. When they reach the 60th floor, they were both too tired to even open their mouth to quarrel, so quietly the finish climbing the last 20 floors. Eventually when they got to their apartment on the 80th floor, they were as good as dead, then as they reach to open the door, they realised they have left the keys to the house in one of the compartment of the bag the left on the 20th floor.
This story reflects everyone's life... when we are young we are all raring to go... like the brother first was when the embark on their journey, bagging with them their dreams, ambitions, driving force. as time goes and they age, those dreams and all seems to get heavier and turns to burden, so they leave them off... and embark on just getting to the destination, so off came the load like what they did on the 20th floor, and they embark again.... and later when you get much older, politics argument arise, you start to feel the need to have power and all which is what happen from 40 to 60s, and but that age, you feel that your time as past, so you just let things happened and live life just trying to get by... and when you reach 80, you look back in life and realized you have so much regret, and have left many important things that you planned to do in life. like how the brother left the house keys on the 20th floor, those dreams and ambitions together... Doesn't this story share so much about life.... got me thinking... maybe those who reads this might wanna share your views after much tot... I feel it really made sense....
Oh well, thats about life, I guess that enough to get people to think, I have another on perception i would love to share, maybe in my next entry... For now... I leave you with this to ponder... is life all about working... do we really wan to be like the norm, the brothers? off to gym.... Cheers!!! have a great weekend people!!!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Late week 9...
Hi there people, sorry sorry, here is week #9 schedule... time passed by in a flash, cannot believe its already week 9...
Week 9 Resistance training!!!
A1: Explosive Pushups
A2: Ball Squat with bands
B1: Band Fly
B2: One Leg Hamstring Curl
C1: Pullup or Chin up
C2: Reverse Lunges with free weights (e.i. plates)
D1: Band Row (Seated on the Floor)
D2: Wall Squat Hold with Calf Raises
E1: Front Lateral Raise
E2: Ball Crunch with bands for resistance
-Aim for higher reps: 15-30 reps
-Aim for 2-3 rounds for each superset (Alternating between upper body to lower body)
-Again, take no more than 30 seconds rest in between.
After friday, there will be a midway photo taken... and you guys be the judge... alright... hehee
Week 9 Resistance training!!!
A1: Explosive Pushups
A2: Ball Squat with bands
B1: Band Fly
B2: One Leg Hamstring Curl
C1: Pullup or Chin up
C2: Reverse Lunges with free weights (e.i. plates)
D1: Band Row (Seated on the Floor)
D2: Wall Squat Hold with Calf Raises
E1: Front Lateral Raise
E2: Ball Crunch with bands for resistance
-Aim for higher reps: 15-30 reps
-Aim for 2-3 rounds for each superset (Alternating between upper body to lower body)
-Again, take no more than 30 seconds rest in between.
After friday, there will be a midway photo taken... and you guys be the judge... alright... hehee
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Hairy Situation Part 3!!!
Seems like many of you like the Jap look for my last post on hair style and #7 seems to be in the lead for both the hairstyle as well as the model... (Right ladies?) hahahaha Anyway here is round 2, as I recieve some feedback on its being too "Asian" so I am going celebrities this time around... Choose wisely... thx!!!
Celebrity # 1: Johnny Depp
Celebrity #2 : Elijah Wood (aka Frodo)
Celebrity #3: Keanu Reeve
Celebrity #4: Owen Wilson
The following 2 actors have multiple looks.
Celebrity #5: Zac [Short] (from High School Muscial)
ZAC [Long]
Celebrity #6: Ashton Kutcher [Long with short fringe]
Long with long fring
short
Do share your views... and presenting the current top 3 from the last post...
#1 : Hair 7
#2: Hair 1 & 9
Hair #3 :Hair 4
Celebrity # 1: Johnny Depp
Celebrity #2 : Elijah Wood (aka Frodo)
Celebrity #3: Keanu Reeve
Celebrity #4: Owen Wilson
The following 2 actors have multiple looks.
Celebrity #5: Zac [Short] (from High School Muscial)
ZAC [Long]
Celebrity #6: Ashton Kutcher [Long with short fringe]
Long with long fring
short
Do share your views... and presenting the current top 3 from the last post...
#1 : Hair 7
#2: Hair 1 & 9
Hair #3 :Hair 4
Monday, July 14, 2008
Half way there.... Almost...
This week marks the 8th week, at the end of this week, I would be halfway pass the regime that I have been following. Honestly the Spartan week was not to be mess with, really planned for fit people, and I AM NOT FIT LAH!!! hahaha but I survive, through alot of determination, hopefully bringing my fittness up a whole new level.
For those that cannot get me yesterday on my phone, forgive me as I made a big blunder. I send a few of my jeans to alter as ther are really getting super baggy, yes, those are recent jeans, not the 42" ones anymore, so yes trying to get them more fitting. The thing was that I tried to put my HP and wallet into one particular pair of jean so that the seamstress knows how much she can chop off that pair of jean without making it too tight. After that I remember to take out my wallet but not my HP, so yeah... i left it there and only realise it much later when I was going to catch a movie with dear, when i wanted to switch my phone to silent mode... STUPID right?
Oh well this morning went to collect it. Thx god Singapore is not very big... hehehez... and went for my swim at a new pool, BEDOK!!! Verdict, not bad for old pple lah... hahaha coz there is ALOT... nothing wrong... dun get me wrong... it good to see old pple making the effort to stay healthy. The pool itself had some history lah... but honestly could use some cleaning up liao... Did my 10 lap free style and another 5 breaststroke/freestyle... got to work the stamina man...
Here is this week's schedule, no more circuit... back to resistance, hmm seem highly dependent on the aerobic ball, which i dun have... so I must make do with someother thing I guess, here you go... for those that have been following this same regime as me... I wish you all the best... we survive 7 weeks and just halfway more to go.... Sacrifies need to be made to see results... JIA YOU
Something is wrong with the video... so i am just going to post the routine...
Elevated Feet Pushup
1 legged ball squat
Pushup (both feet on ball)
Single Leg Hip Extension on Ball
Pullup
Upright Row with band
Calf Raise
Bicep Curl
Knee Lift
Instructions:
All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.For example, elevated feet pushups (upper body) are supersetted with 1 legged ball squats (lower body). Do NOT rest within the superset (between the upper body and lower body), but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-3 rounds total. Proceed to the next superset.
Aim for higher reps: 15-20 repsAim for 3-4 rounds for each superset (upper body to lower body)
Again, take no more than 30 seconds rest in between.
For those that cannot get me yesterday on my phone, forgive me as I made a big blunder. I send a few of my jeans to alter as ther are really getting super baggy, yes, those are recent jeans, not the 42" ones anymore, so yes trying to get them more fitting. The thing was that I tried to put my HP and wallet into one particular pair of jean so that the seamstress knows how much she can chop off that pair of jean without making it too tight. After that I remember to take out my wallet but not my HP, so yeah... i left it there and only realise it much later when I was going to catch a movie with dear, when i wanted to switch my phone to silent mode... STUPID right?
Oh well this morning went to collect it. Thx god Singapore is not very big... hehehez... and went for my swim at a new pool, BEDOK!!! Verdict, not bad for old pple lah... hahaha coz there is ALOT... nothing wrong... dun get me wrong... it good to see old pple making the effort to stay healthy. The pool itself had some history lah... but honestly could use some cleaning up liao... Did my 10 lap free style and another 5 breaststroke/freestyle... got to work the stamina man...
Here is this week's schedule, no more circuit... back to resistance, hmm seem highly dependent on the aerobic ball, which i dun have... so I must make do with someother thing I guess, here you go... for those that have been following this same regime as me... I wish you all the best... we survive 7 weeks and just halfway more to go.... Sacrifies need to be made to see results... JIA YOU
Something is wrong with the video... so i am just going to post the routine...
Elevated Feet Pushup
1 legged ball squat
Pushup (both feet on ball)
Single Leg Hip Extension on Ball
Pullup
Upright Row with band
Calf Raise
Bicep Curl
Knee Lift
Instructions:
All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.For example, elevated feet pushups (upper body) are supersetted with 1 legged ball squats (lower body). Do NOT rest within the superset (between the upper body and lower body), but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-3 rounds total. Proceed to the next superset.
Aim for higher reps: 15-20 repsAim for 3-4 rounds for each superset (upper body to lower body)
Again, take no more than 30 seconds rest in between.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Hairy Situation Part 2- New Look!!!
Hey friends, here are more hairstyle apart from the first I have.... Do share your opinions alright? Note! look at the hairstyle, I know the models can be pretty cute, but concentrate for the hairstyle that you think suits me alright? hahaha... here you go
Hairstyle #1
Hairstyle #2
Hairstyle #3
Hairstyle #4
Hairstyle #5
Hairstyle #6
Hairstyle #7
Hairstyle #8
Hairstyle #9
Hairstyle #10
All the above styles can be found in the url below... so if you take a look and see somemore that is more suitable for me... please do let me know... they have ladies hairstyles too... rather nice I must say... hehehe Thank pple and keep those votes coming!!!!
http://www.rasysa.com/pkg/style/mens/
Hairstyle #1
Hairstyle #2
Hairstyle #3
Hairstyle #4
Hairstyle #5
Hairstyle #6
Hairstyle #7
Hairstyle #8
Hairstyle #9
Hairstyle #10
All the above styles can be found in the url below... so if you take a look and see somemore that is more suitable for me... please do let me know... they have ladies hairstyles too... rather nice I must say... hehehe Thank pple and keep those votes coming!!!!
http://www.rasysa.com/pkg/style/mens/
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Not a spartan but i did 300!!!
This week's workout is definately no joke, it may seem simple, but honestly with so many weeks of conditioning, I am totally shagged out after each of these sessions man. I always love to spice up my workout lah... of course I do not purely do those regime, here is what I have been doing. Depending on the time of my workout the regime is as follows:-
Day workout (usually about 11am onwards)
As its super hot!!! i usually start with 15mins of skipping, then the regime, for this week its the SPARTAN home workout, but I choose to do it at a exercise ground near my area. Once that is done, will end off my session with 10 X 100 m lap swim at the pool.
Evening (usually late, 10ish? quieter)
Short run around the neighbourhood, about 15 to 20 mins, 15 mins skipping, then the regime. No swimming.
Seems tough? Yes for some but I guess if you want results you have to push ba... beside the rest apart from the regime is done on my own pace, so no issue on that. But yah, thats has been my regime lor. Pretty amazed with myself to be able to follow till today, many a times giving up seems extra tempting, like oh, muscle ache lah, super hot lah... you name it... then I think of the number of weeks I have already passed so yah, just grab my stuff and go!!! heez... its cultivated, never an easy journey, but once you get on it... its trains you strong man!!! For those taking their first step on workout, my advice is, stick to it! Endure and it will show results...
As for those that say, wah work lah, not time to workout, make daily activites a workout, exercise does not mean doing what i do, walking is exercise, climbing the stairs is exercise. Exercises is really hidden in every corner of our daily life, so rather then feeling gulity that you have no been working out, make effort to convert daily activities to workout, and with abit of adjustment to your diet, and you have nothing to worry about.
I realise the problem with many working class in Singapore after they start working is the made rush, the always no time, so they rush to work, sit, rush to lunch, rush back, sit till off work. This is how fat builds, rush yes can be seen as brisk walk in exercise term, but to lunch, then rush through lunch, causing indigestion, or worse cause ur metabolism to not able to handle so much at a time, which in turn filters into fat faster, then rush back and sit... Notice how the tummy just evolves... Work is never ending, lunch is a break from the fast pace and also a time to rest. Make the best use of it.
Well, I mean I am also guilty of it lah, but am trying very hard to work things out and tell myself to slow down, now at least i chew my food, i used to swallow my food, super bad which is why i balloon to a 106kg. So lesson learn. I think everyone should to... Yes we work for a living, but at the rate we go but the time we earn "enough" many of the money will go to medical cost because we are all not taking good care of ourselves... it is all worth it?
Happy working out lah!!! heez...
Day workout (usually about 11am onwards)
As its super hot!!! i usually start with 15mins of skipping, then the regime, for this week its the SPARTAN home workout, but I choose to do it at a exercise ground near my area. Once that is done, will end off my session with 10 X 100 m lap swim at the pool.
Evening (usually late, 10ish? quieter)
Short run around the neighbourhood, about 15 to 20 mins, 15 mins skipping, then the regime. No swimming.
Seems tough? Yes for some but I guess if you want results you have to push ba... beside the rest apart from the regime is done on my own pace, so no issue on that. But yah, thats has been my regime lor. Pretty amazed with myself to be able to follow till today, many a times giving up seems extra tempting, like oh, muscle ache lah, super hot lah... you name it... then I think of the number of weeks I have already passed so yah, just grab my stuff and go!!! heez... its cultivated, never an easy journey, but once you get on it... its trains you strong man!!! For those taking their first step on workout, my advice is, stick to it! Endure and it will show results...
As for those that say, wah work lah, not time to workout, make daily activites a workout, exercise does not mean doing what i do, walking is exercise, climbing the stairs is exercise. Exercises is really hidden in every corner of our daily life, so rather then feeling gulity that you have no been working out, make effort to convert daily activities to workout, and with abit of adjustment to your diet, and you have nothing to worry about.
I realise the problem with many working class in Singapore after they start working is the made rush, the always no time, so they rush to work, sit, rush to lunch, rush back, sit till off work. This is how fat builds, rush yes can be seen as brisk walk in exercise term, but to lunch, then rush through lunch, causing indigestion, or worse cause ur metabolism to not able to handle so much at a time, which in turn filters into fat faster, then rush back and sit... Notice how the tummy just evolves... Work is never ending, lunch is a break from the fast pace and also a time to rest. Make the best use of it.
Well, I mean I am also guilty of it lah, but am trying very hard to work things out and tell myself to slow down, now at least i chew my food, i used to swallow my food, super bad which is why i balloon to a 106kg. So lesson learn. I think everyone should to... Yes we work for a living, but at the rate we go but the time we earn "enough" many of the money will go to medical cost because we are all not taking good care of ourselves... it is all worth it?
Happy working out lah!!! heez...
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Hairy Situation!!!
As most people that have seen me recently would know that I have pretty long locks now... got comments like John Lennon, and going back old school with beetles look, thats how long it is... I have not much issue with the length, thou my natural curls are well... not exactly very easy to manage, if i comb it straight, with those curls, i look like a mascot for OMEGA (you know the watch) hahahaha yes...
But I am still determined to keep it long so here is one suggested pic that I am considering, if i cannot beat it, why dun I join it... do give me feedback, or if there is other styles feel free to msg me alright!!! I could used somemore opinions here... Thx
But I am still determined to keep it long so here is one suggested pic that I am considering, if i cannot beat it, why dun I join it... do give me feedback, or if there is other styles feel free to msg me alright!!! I could used somemore opinions here... Thx
Monday, July 07, 2008
300 Workout!!!!
I am close to halfway through my workout regime and honestly the only thing stopping me from seeing a drastic result is my diet... ARGH!!! it's so fustrating knowing that its something that i can control yet... Anyway halfway to go.... must bring things up a knot liao... hehehe JIA YOU RYAN!!!!
This is already week 7 and its the HOME SPARTAN WORKOUT!!!! here is more
300 Spartan Training Workout. Home Version. This is my home version Spartan training that anyone can perform from home.The rules are simple. Perform the exercise shown in any order. Perform 30 reps for each one. Perform 30 reps per exercise.Complete a total of 300 reps combined.more...
Oh yah... my sister angelina have did an amazing things yesterday, going bald for charity, yes her long hair is gone!!!! YOU GO GIRL ANGIE!!!!
300 Spartan Workout Training. Home Version - video powered by Metacafe
300 Spartan Training Workout - Endurance and Conditiong Training Week
Jump Squat (30 reps)
Staggered pushups (30 reps)
Alternating Spil Jump (30 reps)
Explosive pushups (30 reps)
Prison squat (30 reps)
Hindu pushups (30 reps)
Kneeling Band Row (30 reps)
Burpees (30 reps)
Pull ups (30 reps)
Double Crunch (30 reps)
Complete a total of 300 reps combined. NO PRISONES... NO MERCY
This is already week 7 and its the HOME SPARTAN WORKOUT!!!! here is more
300 Spartan Training Workout. Home Version. This is my home version Spartan training that anyone can perform from home.The rules are simple. Perform the exercise shown in any order. Perform 30 reps for each one. Perform 30 reps per exercise.Complete a total of 300 reps combined.more...
Oh yah... my sister angelina have did an amazing things yesterday, going bald for charity, yes her long hair is gone!!!! YOU GO GIRL ANGIE!!!!
300 Spartan Workout Training. Home Version - video powered by Metacafe
300 Spartan Training Workout - Endurance and Conditiong Training Week
Jump Squat (30 reps)
Staggered pushups (30 reps)
Alternating Spil Jump (30 reps)
Explosive pushups (30 reps)
Prison squat (30 reps)
Hindu pushups (30 reps)
Kneeling Band Row (30 reps)
Burpees (30 reps)
Pull ups (30 reps)
Double Crunch (30 reps)
Complete a total of 300 reps combined. NO PRISONES... NO MERCY
May the gods be on my side... DIET PLEASE GET INTO PLACE!!! WOOHOO!!!!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Week 6 Begins
Haha... the weeks passed fast and its already week 6 into the training... significant physical changes... negative (or at least thats what I think). But overall, I feel stronger, stamina is picking up... but the diet side is still a little hard to control... but am trying hard thou!!! Jia You!!!
This weeks program
Box Jump:
Band Row:
Step up: w/o band
Bench dip
Walking Lunges (w/ weights)
Tricep Extension (behind head)
Toe Touch (Ab crunch)
One arm standing concentration curl
This weeks program
Circuit Training Exercises
Band PressBox Jump:
Band Row:
Step up: w/o band
Bench dip
Walking Lunges (w/ weights)
Tricep Extension (behind head)
Toe Touch (Ab crunch)
One arm standing concentration curl
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