11/18 Workout

10:00 LC/CJ 9 rpm, 91 reps    16kg

5:00 1aLC 8 rpm, 40 reps        24kg

50 swings each hand 16kg

200 ab reps

This workout felt pretty good. After a somewhat longer weekend off of the bells (I ran 5 miles, and biked six on saturday instead of lifting), I was quite happy with these numbers. I was very relaxed and held the best breathing pattern I think I ever have on the ten minute set, and I felt strong through every single rep. Once again, I didn't chalk up, and didn't even have minor discomfort on my hands. Apparently, at least for LC, my grip is vastly improving. Now its dinner time.

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For the past few months, I have been lifting and training in the college environment. My lifting takes place in my dorm room, and meals are eaten at the dorm food hall. Both are not quite prime for training, and making gains. But, I have been able to increase my rep counts in the Jerk and LC significantly while I have been here, put on minimal weight, and kept my GPP in just as good of condition as I did when I swam 8-9 times a week. Now I only lift 5-6 times a week, for at tops an hour/hour and a quarter. Why is this?

I really don't have an answer here, except that I try to integrate different "styles" of KB lifting into every workout, including traditionally dumbbell/barbell lifts such as bench press, and squats. I have heard that neither are conducive for performing with kettlebells, but at the same time, the change of lift keeps me refreshed and willing to concentrate on namely Jerks and LC. (I can't chalk up in my room so these lifts are what I concentrate on). The same day for me will include a money set, speed work, and strength work on the main lift for the day, while putting in some ab, and various other work. And every once in a while I'll join some of the girls on the floor for a yoga class. Friday evening, I went to the rec with a few friends, and ran 5 miles, then biked 6, and my heart-rate was never higher than 130 bpm.

As far as nutrition, I do the best with what I have. Dorm food is anything but healthy, most foods have an awful protein to fat ratio, and are extremely starchy. But, I find fish, chicken, anything that generically will taste awful, and tell myself that it's the best thing there for me. I have yet to visit the desert line, and diet pop is my one vice (I make sure to drink more than enough water throughout the day).

I guess past adventures in sports have taught me to do the best with what I have, and somehow come out the better. In swimming, I was shorter, so I kicked harder. We had a sub par 20 yard pool that was out of operation a lot, so I ran more often. We just have to find ways to use what is offered to their max, and tap into the maximum potential offered by them.