fellow PCPer Don and i met up in Victoria Park for today's last set of exercises. after his recent bout with a nasty cold, as well as 3 days in Munich for Okctoberfest, he came prepared with a new rather industrial looking rope, as well as new ipod portable speakers for the workout:
i really enjoyed Patrick sensei's last workout assignment for us. for day 90's exercises then, i made a combination of the day 13 list, but substituted the rowing with pull-ups and the sit-ups with kung-fu sit-ups. i anticipated getting done quickly, but didn't think it would be all over in 35 mins, and feel THAT "easy."
counting skips was nostalgic, but over before i could barely break a sweat. then, i was able to do 3x5 pull-ups all without any resistance band or other help! before i could barely do 2 before getting failed out. i also plowed through the ensuing 3 sets of each exercise after that (chest, triceps, etc) and just felt so strong and accomplished! finally, i was able to actually get my legs above 45degree on the kung-fu situps too, which i had all be given up on earlier. OK, my knees were bent, but still, i got all 3 sets done! overall, just very satisfying work-out day :)
after taking some pics, got cleaned up and then a couple of friends and i took the train up to Guangzhou. met up with my dad there and enjoyed my first post PCP meal, in style--none other than the food, ingredients and cooking of my family's roots, native Canton! (and yes, after dinner, i did get giddy-tipsy over 1/8 of a pint of beer and a vodka soda!)
will post final thoughts and a few comparison pics in my last entry soon to follow...
CONGRATS again everyone--well done, great job, cheers
well done man. Nice hit.
ReplyDeleteLooking great Sam, and those gains you felt in your final workout are REAL. Each and every day you'll be walking around, cooking, and living with a body that's working for you, not against you. Awesome work man, here's the cherry on top, a well-earned COMPLETE ! Obliques MASTERED!
ReplyDeleteNice job, Sam! Impressive overall PCP work and on the kung fu situps. Really appreciate your frequent comments, too...easier and more fun when it feels like a team. It looks like you have the ability to see into the future too, forecasting the day 90 workout.
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