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Daily Journal of Life 26.04.23


Habit

Thoughts

Exercise: My Religion

Went to the Gym on cycle. Did 10 min walk on treadmill. Then moved to the Leg machines.

4 sets of Leg Extensions of medium weight.

4 sets of Leg Curls on Seated Leg Curl machine. Medium weight but performed with rep cadence.

3 sets of Bodyweight Bulgarian Split squats. The exercise works the glutes massively. Last time I performed it with weights I noticed a slight pain in the injured back area. So, I thought of just the bodyweight sets this time to prime the body for increasing weights gradually. I am happy that the back is not affected in a bad way. Also, I could do the sets in a proper form. It is a great lower body stability exercise as you work on balancing the body along with extra weights on one leg. I have discovered a good place to perform them. Will be happy to do them more often now.

4 sets of Calf raises on Seated Calf Raise machine. Target to do it every day.

2 sets of Front Squats on the Squat rack with the weight that the girl was squatting. Body felt little uncomfortable as the body has lost touch with the movement. Did them easily but consciously.

Then performed the rehab exercises Mcgill Big 3.

Performed the shoulder rehab in a lying position.

Hip joint mobilization and hip flexor isometric hold to address the probable hip impingement.

Finished off with the 6 Pull-ups.

Took the Steam bath for 10 mins. Felt wonderful. I heard somewhere that heat baths release growth hormones. It may improve my training overall. Will do more research on this aspect.

Zone 2-3 Training:

The range of Heartrate between 110-145 bpm which is good for cardiovascular health. I note it down through my Garmin watch analysis of the workouts. (180 minutes per week target)

No Cardio done today. Will have to push on the weekend.

Meditate: 5 minutes of practice to start with

       

Listened to Kirtan Sohila recited by Satinder Sartaj. It is a meditative recitation.

Influence Book:

Book by Robert Cialdini. Want to go slow to internalize the concepts

3 pages.

Homework for life:

A daily practice to capture important events of the day that made an impact on you; that can form a story.

Story told by Commissioner about the Customs Kolkata incited whereby the Chief Justice of Calcuta High Court got the provisions changed for the use of confiscated cars for official purpose.

Never threaten a higher authority with your pomp.

Weight:

Daily monitoring to track my eating habits and goals.

Not done today

Push ups:

Just to have an everyday pump

Not done today. Try tomorrow.

Kegel:

For a strong pelvic muscle floor.

Did in the Car 1 set

Calves:

To grow these minions

60 Seated Calf raises + Tibialis Raises

Write:

To take forward a passion not realized

Blog

Mewing:

Just a fad maybe. To breathe better; for a visible jawline

As I write this

One Podcast:

Podcasts to learn and grow. Utilize Travel time

Huberman on fitness. Talked about rep cadence.

Flossing:

Remove Plaque, prevent cavities

Done in Morning

Brush at Night:

Needs no description

Thankfully

Skin Care:

To look at least my age and age gracefully

Doing well.

Clean:

No Intoxications for a spiritual, healthy, productive, and meaningful life

104 days

No Po:

Abstinence from a vice

353 days. Another landmark. Big landmark in 12 days.

 


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