Guarden’s Focused Strength

Sunday

 Kettlebells

• Cleans
  • 2 x 32 kg x 3 x 3 sets

Besides that it was time for 1 hour of Salsa, damn talking about motor-challenge. LOL.  :-D  

Monday & Thursday

 Climbing The last month some of my regular exercise has been indoor-climbing (2-3 times pr. week). This is just a cool way to use your body. Everything besides the legs just gets one heck of a workout. The grip, forearms, the upper back abs, shoulders… Every muscle in your upper body will be challenged while being in an odd position. Some people compare climbing with chess. Climbing is playing chess with your body. You often end up in a challenging position where it feels like you have no chance of getting further. Then you just move one of your feet an inch, and you are ready to continue :-)Besides being physically challenging, it places big demands on your mental skills for several reasons. First and foremost, the fear of falling down. We climb without safety lines, but there are big pillows to land on - you wont get hurt. The walls are up to 8 meters tall and the degrees of incline can be adjusted with a motor system. Next time I climb (monday) I will do some filming so you can check it out. Another mental skill you need to master, well it will help you while climbing is to plan your route before you start. You can make a good comparison to your life about climbing. If you have a plan before you start climbing, the chances are that you will end the right place (the top) You may not make it in the first, second or third try, but sooner or later you make it, just like any challenge in life. But if you don’t have a plan for your life, you are at a great risk of ending up on the wrong top, if you even reach the top. Yesterday I finally made this tough route we made, with the wall hanging parallel to the floor. Nasty for the grip and lats. Think my crushing strength is down to 50 % MVC this morning. Adapt, adapt, adapt :-) Updates with some kettlebell-stuff coming up. Tried the C & J short cycle yesterday, and definitely need some advice, LOL.