Topic: Cloak's Training Journal

[Jake Vigil]

Hah! Nice! I remember seeing Chris tagged on this on Facebook too.


Welcome back!

[Lydia Cloak]

Thanks Josh ^_^

Haha, yeah, I couldn't resist tagging him =D

So a couple people were asking for before and after pictures. This is after one month. Not the best comparison. Especially since I was goofing around in the first one. I'll have more pictures as time goes by. Left is before, right is after.

[Joshua Winzer-Irwin]

again *very much likes*

[Lydia Cloak]

Thanks Josh

Today's Workout...well yesterday technically as it's 4 in the morning atm...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB2O9OR0iTg

Tips, stuff to add, alter. Every workout is different for me. So suggestions are always greatly appreciated!!! =)

[Cody Goodman]

Ha, your silly with the boxer-esque jumping at first

Good workout. Try doing heavy squats with barbells though, those have really taken my parkour to the next level. You'll gain weight from doing them though(albeit muscle), which shouldn't be a problem... but I must ask.. is bodyweight more important to you whether it be for bragging rights or personal goals, or body composition?

A lot of the female traceurs i've met are always concerned about measuring progress in lbs or kilos rather than bodyfat %, whats your take?

[Lydia Cloak]

Oh geeze...I totally didn't respond to you Cody. Sorry about that. Personally I think body weight is a joke. I weigh a lot more that most girls I know and a lot of guys due to the muscle I've packed on. Everything is about weightloss when in fact...it should be more about strength increase and physique. My wii fit bases it on weight loss (yes...my rents got a wii for Christmas) However, I base my changes on increase in abilities (lower pushups, more pushups, etc) , measurements, and body fat %. I almost enjoy weighing a lot more than most because nobody expects it  I have been throwing in weighted squats to some of my workouts =) I'll be sure to amp it up though. Thanks so much and sorry it took so long to respond...

[Lydia Cloak]

Entry for the APK Workout Log contest =)

With a lot of us going to school whether College, University, or High School, we're stuck lugging huge backpacks full of text books around as well as being short on cash. This contains similar concepts to that of Kettlebell training and Weighted Vest training. There is also some juggling and weapons training included.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfa_ovl2S1M

21 lb Backpack (you can use a heavier or lighter one as desired)
Be careful the straps don't rip off...you've been warned

Workout Routine:
2x10 Jogging Up and Down Stairs
3x10 Double Arm Backpack Swings
2x10 Single Arm Backpack Swings
2x5 Asking Questions (Bicep Curl to Vertical Lift)
2x5 Backpack Heaves
2x10 Paper Retrievals (Squats)
2x1 Chin Up Negatives
2x5 Shoulder Shrugs
2x10 Tricep Dips
40 Second Elbow Plank into
20 Second Hand Plank
10 Tuck Up Tuck Jumps
30 Knee Pushups (not shown)
15 V-Snaps (not shown)
Wall Splits

Extras:
Juggling
Weapons Training
The Backpack Fail

[Grayson]

Never thought of using a backpack as a kettlebell...hmm

Great video!

EDIT: oh yea, I noticed that when you do your dips on the chair your butt is REALLY far from the chair, you need to move it in closer towards the chair to avoid shoulder injury, you can also go deeper if you do this.

[Mark Toorock]

I love your entry - I always use my backpack for grip strength exercises on a bus or train - try lifting it (finger curls) with your whole hand, then each set of 2 fingers, then each finger individually, I can always get it for like 10 reps with all but just my pinky so I use the next finger to assist.

Great idea and nice vid!!

[Shay]

I'm gonna have to use that backpack workout lol, why didn't I think of that?!

[Spencer B]

Oh, no no no! Lydia, fix your squats! Everything else is fine or good enough to not worry about (with the exception of the dips which has already been put out there), but your squats... Stay on your heels, back straight, core tight, head looking forward, driving with your hips.

[Lydia Cloak]

Grayson - Thanks =) It was a random inspiration. Can't remember exactly how I thought of it...but I did. Lol. Thanks for the tip btw! I did notce that and was wondering if I had bad form on those. I'll be sure to fix that 

M2 - Thank you so much! I never thought about the grip strength training! I really should work that into my general walking around at school!

Shyamsundar - Well, to be fair...I didn't think of it until I made the video and I've been using a backpack for years  Just think though, now you can use it 

Spencer - Oh! That's not at all how I do squats. Those are frog squats or something. It was specific to getting used to picking something up off the ground with the backpack on. Seemed to be the best way to counterbalance the backpack. I appreciate the concern! But do not fear for those are not the normal squats =) And I'll be certain to fix the dips as well. Thanks buddy!

[Ryan Thomas]

hmmmmmm remind me to check out this backback workout, it sounds interesting

[Ryan Thomas]

oh! i get this workout ! lol i do some of the same stuff but only w/ a weight vest
if you plan on doing the backpack workouts a lot i would advise getting one! they are a bit expensive so be careful, but they dont move as much and are a lot more predictable than a full backpack

thats all the help i got to offer