I took two bachata dance classes in the Dominican Republic. It was also my first time dancing merengue. Thanks to the teacher, my friend Paula, and all the peeps in the DR who danced with me and forgave me for not knowing what in the fizzle I was doing.
Sat 2/13/16 Connection Rio + Paraty + Happy Hammock
Since the last update, I moved from Jabanga Hostel in Botafogo because it got sold out for Carnaval. Also, RFT was going to be closed too, at least partially, for Carnaval, so I accepted this. Also, I was curious to check out Connection Rio, as well, which is where I was headed.
Saturday I moved to Connection Rio in Barra Da Tijuca. It is a neat concept ...
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Part I: Pineapple House in Canggu
After 27 hours of travelling (though not a bad 27 hours, I might say), I arrived at Pineapple House in Canggu, Bali. I was welcomed by Rachel, a delightful British girl who is running her surf and yoga retreat based out of Pineapple House.
My time there was a bit more isolated than I had expected, but I made the best of it and read a lot of great books. (I read seven books in ...
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Not related to the heart. Related to the BUTT. Here is how to do a bridge on a Smith machine, FYI
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Tried out bench press today, not planning on going heavy. But I couldn’t resist and ended up hitting an easy 260 pounds!! 😀 New PR!
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Ah yiiiisssss.
On Saturday I hit a PR of 250 and that was AWESOME.
But TODAY (Monday) I decided I need to do it AGAIN…at least!
My split will be weird this week due to schedule, so today would be the best day to hit bench, even though it’s only been 48 hours.
PLUS I am starting a new diet today, so I might get weaker with a calorie deficit. In other words, it is NOW OR NEVER!
And i wanted to catch a vid ...
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Wooo!! I’ve been KILLIN it in the gym! Feeling STRONG!
Here are some recent training highlights:
-working on getting my pull ups back!
-405 pound rack pulls for FIVE reps
-benched 250 yesterday! Gonna try it again tomorrow and will try to capture a video for you tomorrow. I’m excited! That’s a PR for me!!
-today I squatted 365!!! WOOO! Will show you a clip in a sec.
First, I find it my duty to inform you that I have been dealing with whiplash, ever since ...
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Huge shout out to my awesome client Krista, who did a hybrid of in-person training and online training. When we first met, she could do one pull up. She had the goal of doing five pull ups in a row. I created a program for her to help her achieve that goal, working on back/lats, core, and grip strength. Fast forward only about three months– she EXCEEDED that goal and is now hitting SEVEN pull ups in a row, with ...
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footage from NPC News Online, from the pump up room where we get ready right before we go on stage!
The editors of the video included the most epic cheezy 70’s porn music!
I am visible at 28 sec, 46-59 sec, 1:17-1:21, and 1:38
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