Comments on: My Weekly Workout Routine http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:27:38 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Steve http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-455970 Steve Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:15:13 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-455970 I weigh 290lbs and push myself hard when I workout. My workouts and diet(paleo) are designed to stimulate HGH and Testosterone. Here is an example of my workout: Goliath Circuit (I'm a dork :) ) 3x Burpee + Clean + Push press 1x Deadlift, 275lbs 1 lap Carcass carry (carry an 80lb sandbag on my shoulder for about 40 seconds) 100x Jump rope 5 rounds for time I do a similar workout to this at about 3pm every once in awhile. EVERY time I go to bed that night, I feel incredibly hot and I can't sleep. I know that there is a phenomenon called the "HGH Flush" but I thought it was right after the workout, not 7hrs later. Has anyone experienced this? Am I not getting enough of something? (i.e. salt, etc) I sweat a ton but I drink a lot of water (1 gallon). Am I shocking my system? I go from about 400g carbs per day to about 50g. I live in West Texas where it is dry and between 90 to 100 degrees. Also, I want to point out that Mark is exactly right about the 5x5 program. It does stimulate the most HGH and Testosterone because I feel energetic afterwards and the following day. But I don't do it often because I am so out of shape I am sore two days later and then for the entire week (delayed onset of muscle soreness). Thank you for your time, Steve I weigh 290lbs and push myself hard when I workout. My workouts and diet(paleo) are designed to stimulate HGH and Testosterone.

Here is an example of my workout:

Goliath Circuit (I’m a dork :) )
3x Burpee + Clean + Push press
1x Deadlift, 275lbs
1 lap Carcass carry (carry an 80lb sandbag on my shoulder for about 40 seconds)
100x Jump rope
5 rounds for time

I do a similar workout to this at about 3pm every once in awhile. EVERY time I go to bed that night, I feel incredibly hot and I can’t sleep. I know that there is a phenomenon called the “HGH Flush” but I thought it was right after the workout, not 7hrs later.

Has anyone experienced this? Am I not getting enough of something? (i.e. salt, etc) I sweat a ton but I drink a lot of water (1 gallon). Am I shocking my system? I go from about 400g carbs per day to about 50g. I live in West Texas where it is dry and between 90 to 100 degrees.

Also, I want to point out that Mark is exactly right about the 5×5 program. It does stimulate the most HGH and Testosterone because I feel energetic afterwards and the following day. But I don’t do it often because I am so out of shape I am sore two days later and then for the entire week (delayed onset of muscle soreness).

Thank you for your time,

Steve

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]]> By: Fred http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-368697 Fred Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:07:58 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-368697 Hi Mark, I was wondering, do you specifically fuel the cardio/more strenous activity you do or eat specifically afterwards to aid recovery etc? Many thanks Hi Mark,

I was wondering, do you specifically fuel the cardio/more strenous activity you do or eat specifically afterwards to aid recovery etc?

Many thanks

]]> By: Mark Sisson http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-328677 Mark Sisson Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:53:38 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-328677 Short-e In this case the Lifecycle is an exercise bike Short-e In this case the Lifecycle is an exercise bike

]]> By: Short-e http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-327194 Short-e Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:39:27 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-327194 Great stuff. Can I ask what is a lifecycle? Treadmill or exercise bike? Great stuff. Can I ask what is a lifecycle? Treadmill or exercise bike?

]]> By: del http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-317201 del Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:36:56 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-317201 Hi Mark its only been a few months since i discovered your site through Rustys fitness black book, and thanks to you guys i have gone from ok to awesome, please we are still waiting for you to post your weight lifting routine, weight range, sets, reps etc, it will really be appreciate. thanks alot Hi Mark its only been a few months since i discovered your site through Rustys fitness black book, and thanks to you guys i have gone from ok to awesome, please we are still waiting for you to post your weight lifting routine, weight range, sets, reps etc, it will really be appreciate. thanks alot

]]> By: Mark Sisson http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-279302 Mark Sisson Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:19:01 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-279302 David, all depends on what day it is and how I'm trying to mix it up. I will say that at 55, it's a little dicey to do one set of really heavy. The injury potential is greater, so I usually do 3-4 sets now. Sometimes I'll do ten sets (like if it's a pull-up marathon) David, all depends on what day it is and how I’m trying to mix it up. I will say that at 55, it’s a little dicey to do one set of really heavy. The injury potential is greater, so I usually do 3-4 sets now. Sometimes I’ll do ten sets (like if it’s a pull-up marathon)

]]> By: David http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-279243 David Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:25:41 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-279243 Mark, Do you lift one set of reps on your weight lifting days during the week? I've tried 5 x 5 but no luck gaining muscle mass. First 3 sets are light to warm up for the last two heaviest sets. Mark,

Do you lift one set of reps on your weight lifting days during the week?

I’ve tried 5 x 5 but no luck gaining muscle mass. First 3 sets are light to warm up for the last two heaviest sets.

]]> By: David http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-279238 David Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:22:40 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-fitness-routine/#comment-279238 Mark, Do you do one set of reps on your weight lifting days of the week? Mark,

Do you do one set of reps on your weight lifting days of the week?

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