San Giefo definitely is the better name though.

(now I only need to figure out what escape is all about, usually takes a couple days.)

Just had to do Arms before work. That sucked ass, why would people choose to do that?!

Escape wrote:

Funny lot, Nintendo fans.

My iPhone is obviously more excited about Arms than I!

Nina, ever thought of trying a HITT workout? Might make a nice change to strength. I'd also suggest pilates or yoga (they really help with flexibility).

On a side note, I'm going to try (small steps) Anthony Joshua's treadmill routine. Put the treadmill up to speed 15, run flat out for 3 minutes! Then take a 1 minute rest, repeat 8 times.
Firstly I'll have to build up to speed 15 never mind doing it for 3 mins. It's a decent challenge, one that could take me 6+ months to achieve.

http://www.mensfitness.com/training/endurance/the-6-most-brutal-crossfit-wods

Those are all men workouts guys... I'll have a good look at them later, spotted a couple that I should be able to do with the minimal gym equipment I have.

And it was the down dog yeah, I seem to have sensitive equilibrium bodies, if my head is lower than my body for too long or changes direction to fast (hello roller-coaster) I feel messed up for quite a while. Found that out while trying to do handstands. It was like being inside a laundry machine.

Whats that picture work website. Has super hero stuff etc.

So I might have found a plan, I'm enjoying it at least though it's pretty hard work. I've grabbed the couch to 10k app and they also do 20 pullups, 200 squats, 200 situps and 100 pushups. So in the morning I do one day of each of the bodyweight exercises, then after work do one day of the running then another day of the bodyweight straight after. I feel great but I don't think I'm getting enough sleep, anyone got any ideas on how to get more. I can't seem to get past 5 hours

hahaha, it's not the last one, it's pretty amazing to have all this extra time in the morning, but at the same time it's sometimes a little too much time in the morning

Try to go to bed a little earlier, make sure the room is cool and your gadgets are placed as far away as possible.

As you lay there in your soft, comfortable and welcoming bed try and assume the foetal position and close your eyes.

The next step is think about the mistakes you have made, replay those crucial moments where you have fucked up or done something wrong. Contemplate the ramifications of these actions and try and extrapolate all the potential negative consequences and how they will impact you and those you love.

Be assured after this you will definitely feel awake, the adrenaline will be pumping so you can then knock out a couple more burpees and some squats.

Works like a charm.

cockbeard wrote:

I can't seem to get past 5 hours

Join the club. I never slept much anyway but it's ridiculous now. My day sees me out the door at 8am, into work and then into the gym at 18:30. Home then for 8pm that night, shower and eat and do any jobs and sit down at 10pm for a bit. Around 12 I'll go to bed because I know it's late but I am never tired. 

I'll usually sleep for a few hours and then wake up from restless leg or pins and needles in my arms. This is usually around 3 or 4am. I'll go back to sleep then (if the fucking cat isn't crying) for another few hours and get up around 7:30am.

I reckon I get around 5 or so hours as well, like yourself. Worse thing is I don't feel tired but I know my body is going to react some day. The missus was harping on for ages that it was games keeping my mind active and awake. But I haven't been gaming now since March (just can't be arsed tbh) and I still suffer from the same issues. 

I've now been told that training too much will drive my body into a sort of heightened state which will also keep me up. Apparently I also shouldn't eat after 6pm (which is impossible because I don't get hoe until 8pm) or have treats that contain sugar. And now that it's been decided that videogames aren't the culprit I should try and avoid intense TV late in the evening.

In other words, you should just go home from work and sit in a fucking box for the night avoiding all stimulation. Bottom line is some people just aren't good sleepers and don't sleep much either. Sure some things will impact on your ability to relax before bed but I think I've come to the conclusion now (seeing as my mother is the same) that I'm just one of those people that doesn't need much sleep while also finds it difficult to sleep.

Depriving yourself of all forms of entertainment in the evening is just something people who don't suffer from these issues prescribe when other options are exhausted. 

Then again, if you're tired and not feeling well cockbeard perhaps what I'm saying is as 'bout as helpful as a kick in the balls.

Eating late and working out at 6:30pm isn't an issue. I go that time after work and I also eat dinner at 8 and bedtime snack at 11. And I get to sleep ok. I reckon it's other stuff that you're probably not thinking of.

Too much exercise might be an issue though with that timing and routine. I do 2-3 weeknights during working week. Are you doing everyday?! Cos that could be an issue.

Yeah I train 5-6 days a week. But like I said, I'm not tired. I'm fine with 5 hours of sleep. I just get bored sitting in bed lol.

Hah, yeah sleep requirements differ person to person. My sister gets 5 hours or so and has no problems. If I get less that 7, I have issues.

hahahaha