McQue's Training

Welcome to my training page. Im doing this mainly to keep a record of what iv done through the year and hopefully years to come. So i know where im up to and what works and what doesnt! Also going to post any relevant info i come across. Im a novice and Im far from an expert but i hope one day to become qualified and be an expert in the mean time hope it helps people.

I welcome all Questions, this isnt about being right or wrong so i also welcome any debate or disagreements!

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Protein Intake: How Much Protein Should You Consume And What Does The Research Really Say?

Found this article extremely interesting, something i want to look into. I Eat a healthy balanced diet ( as much as possible). And always been anti protein shake really. But as i research more maybe with my high level of training i could benefit from a little extra protein. Might do a trial for a few weeks and see if i notice any benefits

thespartanwarrior:

Great article by one of my favorite pro natural bodybuilders, Eric Helms (Pro Natural Bodybuilder, BS, CSCS, CPT, PES) about protein intake and the research to support the truth.

↵ Reblogged from thespartanwarrior

Thursdays Conditioning

Right really felt alot better today. Works been busy so takes your mind of things. So mentally felt a bit more focused and wasnt thinking about lot of shit that should be in the past! Unfortunately thats just changed as i got through the door and forced to face it again! But thats another story and after my workout so the training was good!

Skip 10 mins
Row 3x3 minute rounds 1 minute rest
Treadmill Intervals 12 mins 1 minute sprint 1 minute rest
Push Ups Decline 20 x 4
Chin Ups 10 x4

Core

The Flag x 5
V-Ups x 10
Side Bends (22kg) 8 each side
Chinnies x 20

repeat circuit 4 times

And that was it felt great afterwards up until now! Owel never mind just need to be working and training! No time to think!

Yesterday , Conditioning

Yesterday i wanted to just do some conditioning to end my workout week. I planned to take it easy but i got dragged into a circuit at the end of my already knackered workout. Feel good for it though this morning and after a rest today will be really up for bootcamp tomorrow!!

Anyway yesterday..

10 mins rowing (2300 something meters)
20 Mins bike
40 chin ups
Core work - the flag 5, v ups 10, twists 15, chinnies 15 as circuit X 2
Push Ups Decline 15 x 2

at this point i was thinking of doing some more core work and push ups. i managed to get roped into a circuit training class for work as it was an open day so i couldnt really refuse! It was pretty good! I enjoyed it and might do the same circuit myself sometimes

1 min Vipr Thread the needle
1 min lateral vipr runs
1 Min vipr curl and press on aerobic step up
1 min ladder drills
1 min lateral squat jumps with vipr on back
1 min rest

we just did it twice but after my workout i was goosed! Was told i need to work on bending my knees more by the trainers so going to work on this. However i do have my reasons why i wasn’t and it probably looked like i was trying to get out of it. But no excuses i will work on it but i do know my legs are strong and i can do it no problems when fresh. But all good experience!

THE UNDERDOG!!!

One of my favorite workout songs!! If you need some music for training i find anything by Kasabian works pretty well!!

Nutritional Information From Joe Defranco!

Came across this, this morning, First bit is just on the energy bars he sells. But half way down the page he gives you 5 super foods athletes should have in their diets. Ive heard this before from other sources. Definitely want to try including these myself! I mean there’s basically a meal there ! Sweet potatoes with salmon and broccoli, some blueberries for dessert and some dark chocolate for supper before bed! (yes that’s right I said CHOCOLATE!!! )

Sunday Sunday

Well its been a lazzzy sunday…… NOT!!!

Staying up last night for the fight and staying up on the computer till 3 am a lazy sunday is what i had planned but unfortunately couldnt sleep and had too much work to get done on the house!

Food and drink wise its not been a great weekend. I dont believe in specified “cheat” days where you specifically eat crap but hey i have a life too and if it happens every so often then its no problemo. Although i really have eaten crap and drank too much alcohol. And It looks like i might have to go for a chippy tea.

Iv done no specific training this weekend , except lugging furniture and boxes around! So im hoping tomorrow after a good nights sleep ill be refreshed and ready to hit the training hard again!

Iv got lots to keep my busy but im determined to keep up the training… i have too! I need it in my life at the moment more than ever lol

Well i do think im going to go for a long walk at least tonight burn some calories at least and get the muscles moving again! Then come back have me unhealthy tea, in my very empty house. I feel quite surreal about it now, everything gone ! not even got a tele and soon this internet connection will be going this week so dont know how often i will be able to update.

But yeh i feel quite strange tonight ….. but thats why i train. use whatever gets you motivated!