I've been getting good results from incorporating daily undulating periodization with INOL. I think that Lee wrote about DUP a while back. Rather than using percentages, I calculate the weight using a specific INOL for each exercise.
I've gone back to shorter daily workouts, rather than full...
I've been able to maintain weight with watching what I eat, lifting, walking, and yardwork, so I haven't felt a need to run or swim. Honestly, focusing on more lifting has taken up so much time and energy, I just haven't had the opportunity to do much cardio.
Results have been good. Lifts are increasing. I'm doing Texas Method with some modifications. I have Intensity Day on different days for different lifts to better manage fatigue.
The program that I referenced uses AMRAP to autoregulate increases in weight. The Texas Method already does this by...
AMRAP in this case occurs at a high intensity after warmup, targeting a 5RM. One could think of it as Intensity Day from the Texas Method. Then, there are lower intensity sets that follow.
Things are going well.
As far as the links, I found them helpful to learn about
- auto-regulation through AMRAP sets
- using INOL to compare different programs and select reps, sets, and weight accordingly
I thought you folks might want to take a look at these.
INOL
https://www.reddit.com/r/powerlifting/comments/3dyopt/if_it_fits_your_intensity_bro_powerlifting/
I don't use his spreadsheets, but found it informative to dissect them...
Fortunately, I've never seen anyone on any forum recommend Nike's as minshoes. Nike can do all the advertising they want to promote barefoot running. Interested people will educate themselves and then buy other companies' shoes. :P
Got a "forgot your shoes!" from someone in a group of cyclists, and I gave a friendly wave back.
Then a "no sneakers?" from a lady walking her dog.
Next time, I'll try to get out earlier Saturday morning, but I was still a bit tired and sore from Friday evening squats.
Probably going to be the final update. RIght foot is essentially bunion free. Left foot is 85% better.
Using the methods above, my toe spacing had improved. It was only after we got a used gym model treadmill for the home, that I realized that my feet still needed strengthening and improving...
As far as snakes go, I came across an Eastern diamondback rattlesnake on a trail run once. I was running along, and suddenly stopped in my tracks. Apparently, the brain does a really good job of spotting snakes.
http://www.popsci.com/humans-are-better-noticing-snakes-we-are-seeing-spiders
I've run thousands of miles safely, but came across a new hazard: the truncated domes on sidewalks at crosswalks. Of course the domes are no problem. It's the screws that are used to install them. One was protruding about 5/8" and my heel caught the edge of it, as I was stopping for traffic...
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Personally, I've found that sometimes massaging along the shin helps.
Consider asking in the Ask The Docs section.
Good luck!
http://www.foot-pain-relief-treatment.com/Extensor-Digitorum-Longus-and-Extensor-Hallucis-Longus.html
Was jogging around the neighborhood in the early morning. Saw a couple of people out on their front lawn. One was doing various exercises with a stability/fitness ball. Greetings were exchanged. As I was running away, I heard a "You're awesome." I gave a friendly wave back.