Blog o’ the Jimmy

Here is all but my last B workout for the TT Intermediate Level. I had planned on just continuing with the Fat Loss program and go on to the original TT workout, but Craig just posted the TT_for_Buff_Dudes_and_Hot_Chicks workout and I think I’m going to go with this one instead. It is 10 minutes less on the Interval training and has an extra superset so more for muscle building. I’m wanting to get ripped now, so I’m gonna give it a try.

Workout A

1A) DB Split Squat (8 reps) – 50lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs
1B) DB Incline Press (8 reps) – 90lbs | 90lbs | 90lbs
2A) Stability Ball Leg Curl (15) – 15 | 15 | 15
2B) Pushup [Kneeling]/[Full] (15 reps) – 10/5 | 10/5 | 10/5
3A) Stability Ball Jackknife (10) – 12 | 12 | 12
3B) DB Rear-Delt Raise (10) – 50lbs | 50lbs | 50lbs

Workout B

1A) DB Squat (8) – 80lbs | 80lbs | 80lbs
1B) Stability Ball Rollout – (8) 15 | 15 | 15
2A) DB Reverse Lunge (8) – 40lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs
2B) Side Plank (20 sec) – 30 | 30 | 30
3A) DB Row (8) – 40lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs
3B) Back Extensions on Ball (10) – 12 | 12 | 12

Workout A

1A) DB Split Squat (8 reps) – 40lbs | 50lbs | 40lbs
1B) DB Incline Press (8 reps) – 80lbs | 90lbs | 90lbs
2A) Stability Ball Leg Curl (15) – 20 | 20 | 20
2B) Pushup [Kneeling]/[Full] (15 reps) – 9/6 | 8/7 | 8/8
3A) Stability Ball Jackknife (10) – 12 | 12 | 12
3B) DB Rear-Delt Raise (10) – 40lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs

Workout B

1A) DB Squat (8) – 80lbs | 80lbs | 90lbs
1B) Stability Ball Rollout – (8) 17 | 17 | 17
2A) DB Reverse Lunge (8) – 40lbs | 40lbs | 50lbs
2B) Side Plank (20 sec) – 30 | 30 | 35
3A) DB Row (8) – 45lbs | 45lbs | 45lbs
3B) DB RDL (10) – 50lbs | 50lbs | 50lbs

I decided to change 3B from ‘back extension on ball’ to the DB RDL. Craig had said that he was dropping it due to people having a hard time setting up right. The first time I tried it where my knees were resting on the ball I ended up putting so much pressure on it that it caused some micro holes to form and then it wouldn’t stay inflated. I then got another ball and placed rolled up yoga mat in front of it to stabilize it while my heels were hooked under the edge of my bed. This worked, ball wasn’t rolling around, but then I decided to try the DB RDL and now this will be used for my last Workout B. Only 2 more to go (today and Monday) and I’m done with the Intermediate workout for the month!!!

Workout A

1A) DB Split Squat (8 reps) – 50lbs | 50lbs | 50lbs
1B) DB Incline Press (8 reps) – 90lbs | 90lbs | 90lbs
2A) Stability Ball Leg Curl (15) – 22 | 22 | 22
2B) Pushup [Kneeling]/[Full] (15 reps) – 7/8 | 5/10 | 15 FULL!
3A) Stability Ball Jackknife (10) – 13 | 13 | 13
3B) DB Rear-Delt Raise (10) – 50lbs | 50lbs | 50lbs

Trying out my new Go Pro Helmet Hero today at Snowbasin

Poor visibility + powder day = CRASH from jimmyDean on Vimeo.

It never seems as steep in the movies as it really is…

A little more powdery goodness from jimmyDean on Vimeo.

One of my favorite microprocessors is the Arduino. I came across a project today that combines one of these processors with the ioBridge and an iPod Touch. It hits on a project I’ve got on hold right now while waiting for some funding.

A couple days ago I became a beta tester for a company called Klymit.  I first heard about their operation at the Global Entrepreneur Week convention in Utah sponsored by Grow Utah Ventures.

I got to see their operation and play with some gadgets for starters.
Very cool group of guys.  I’m looking forward to testing this out on the slopes.

To quote their website “Klymit is a noble-gas based insulation. Its lighter, loftier, and more compactable than any fabric insulation out there. The gas is eco-friendly, you will never find it in a land fill. Its non-toxic, colorless, orderless, 100% safe.”

Checkout the following video for a little more info:

So the following is my Turbulence Training log of all workouts I’ve done since the 27th of December. I have started with the TT for Fat Loss Intermediate workouts. Only 4 more to go and I’ll be switching up. I still trying to decide if I’ll just do the advanced workout or if I’ll go with 2K4 or what.

Workout A

1A) DB Split Squat (8 reps) – 30lbs | 10lbs | 10lbs
1B) DB Incline Press (8 reps) – 70lbs | 70lbs | 70lbs
2A) Stability Ball Leg Curl (15) – 15 | 15 | 15
2B) Pushup [Kneeling](15 reps) – 15 | 15 | 15
3A) Stability Ball Jackknife (10) – 10 | 10 | 10
3B) DB Rear-Delt Raise (10) – 30lbs | 30lbs | 30lbs

Workout B

1A) DB Squat (8) – 70lbs | 70lbs | 70lbs
1B) Stability Ball Rollout – (8) 8 | 8 | 8
2A) DB Reverse Lunge (8) – 10lbs | 10lbs | 10lbs
2B) Side Plank (20 sec) – 20 | 20 | 20
3A) DB Row (8) – 35lbs | 35lbs | 35lbs
3B) Back Extensions on Ball (10) – 10 | 10 | 10

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Workout A

1A) DB Split Squat (8 reps) – 20lbs | 20lbs | 20lbs
1B) DB Incline Press (8 reps) – 80lbs | 80lbs | 80lbs
2A) Stability Ball Leg Curl (15) – 15 | 15 | 15
2B) Pushup [Kneeling](15 reps) – 15 | 15 | 15
3A) Stability Ball Jackknife (10) – 10 | 10 | 10
3B) DB Rear-Delt Raise (10) – 40lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs

Workout B

1A) DB Squat (8) – 80lbs | 80lbs | 80lbs
1B) Stability Ball Rollout – (8) 8 | 8 | 8
2A) DB Reverse Lunge (8) – 20lbs | 20lbs | 20lbs
2B) Side Plank (20 sec) – 20 | 20 | 20
3A) DB Row (8) – 40lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs
3B) Back Extensions on Ball (10) – 10 | 10 | 10

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Workout A

1A) DB Split Squat (8 reps) – 40lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs
1B) DB Incline Press (8 reps) – 80lbs | 80lbs | 90lbs
2A) Stability Ball Leg Curl (15) – 15 | 15 | 15
2B) Pushup [Kneeling]/[Full] (15 reps) – 10/5 | 10/5 | 12/3
3A) Stability Ball Jackknife (10) – 10 | 10 | 10
3B) DB Rear-Delt Raise (10) – 50lbs | 50lbs | 50lbs

Workout B

1A) DB Squat (8) – 80lbs | 80lbs | 80lbs
1B) Stability Ball Rollout – (8) 12 | 12 | 12
2A) DB Reverse Lunge (8) – 40lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs
2B) Side Plank (20 sec) – 30 | 30 | 30
3A) DB Row (8) – 40lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs
3B) Back Extensions on Ball (10) – 10 | 10 | 10

Workout A

1A) DB Split Squat (8 reps) – 50lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs
1B) DB Incline Press (8 reps) – 90lbs | 90lbs | 90lbs
2A) Stability Ball Leg Curl (15) – 15 | 15 | 15
2B) Pushup [Kneeling]/[Full] (15 reps) – 10/5 | 10/5 | 10/5
3A) Stability Ball Jackknife (10) – 12 | 12 | 12
3B) DB Rear-Delt Raise (10) – 50lbs | 50lbs | 50lbs

Workout B

1A) DB Squat (8) – 80lbs | 80lbs | 80lbs
1B) Stability Ball Rollout – (8) 15 | 15 | 15
2A) DB Reverse Lunge (8) – 40lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs
2B) Side Plank (20 sec) – 30 | 30 | 30
3A) DB Row (8) – 40lbs | 40lbs | 40lbs
3B) Back Extensions on Ball (10) – 12 | 12 | 12

This just sooooo totally ROCKS that I had to put it up here.  I’m not sure where it is, possibly the Alps.  I could take 5 seconds and Google it, but nah…

VTT Downhill site

So one of the other TT forum guys had graciously given me his personal Avatar.

Before and After

But unfortunately, this wasn’t received very well…

But then it occurred to me that what may have been offending people was the picture of the chiseled chest. So, I decided that a better one was in order:

But then, my wife suggested one that I could truly relate to. For the full effect, please view the following.

First off, you can read more about this here

And my personal notes on the forum are here

I came across TT back in November of 2008 while looking for the workout that Daniel Craig did to achieve his look for 007 Quantum of Solace. After looking over the previous contest winners here I was sold. One of things that most attracted me to this program is the lack of supplement pushing. Just refined exercise and proper nutrition. It also fits with my current lifestyle AND I do everything at home, no gym membership required, in 45 minutes 3 times a week. Eventually I will go strictly body weight exercise only, but for now I am using some simple weights that go up to 45lbs. I already am doing exercises where I am needing more weight.

I couldn’t help myself.  I just had to have it.  After all the times I’ve been out on a trail or slope and have said to myself ‘Man, I wish person name was here’, well now they can! Sorta.

Helmet-HERO-wide

Anyway, it only took about an hour before my wife quit rolling her eyes at me.

I am geek, hear me roar.