Dontkillbill

I do a good job staying fed and hydrated and I am pretty sure I hit 14-16000 steps on match day. Thhe heat was the big thing. I am proudly Canadian and like it cool. I have dropped some weight but I like the idea of the conditioning. Some low hanging fruit physically and I will get out to work transition drills as well. My knee needs a few days off but I plan on doing some farmer carries and sled work along with some slightly longer sessions. I have 2 big matches to end the year and I would like to shoot my best. Plan A 5-10 more pounds, some high intensity workouts and some lower intensity longer workouts and shoot as much as I can. Stefvan I will check out all your vids... FUN! Keep posting love your inspiration.

I started this thread and let it die a bit. Post Covid I need to get inshape and after retiring had the energy to do so at least a good start. Lots of lifting , compund movements with heavy wieghts. In my last match I was faster but I felt my endurance wasn't quite up to speed, the heat was getting to. So I am going to add a bit more cardio. Mind you I also switched back to irons so I might seemed more shakey than I was. Anyway I will build a bit more cardo to be sharper in the last 2 or 3 stages. What's your favourite cardio?

Farmer carries are great and depending how far and how much wieght you use it can simulate a long stage for conditioning. I use a trap bar but dumbells or even barbell plates work great.

Yeah that's a lesson most guys get a few times. And get a few batteries for the bag. I need more now that you share your story.

Yeah..It happened to me and a friend.

We'll I am dabbling with an optic for shooting duty styled matches. Been a journey but I learned a valuable lesson. Tighten up the cap on the top the battery it comes loose every now and then. Hit the video if you want but I just shared the point. FYI this is the 226 9mm conversion kit with a Romeo 1 reddot.

Broke a slide stop on my Shadow 2 a few weeks ago shooting a steel challenge. Anyway 12-15 k right on schedule.... Been a while but I actually tried to be helpful and make a public service announcement. Ok its been a long darn time since I did a video and wanted to knock some rust off my stammering skills. Hope you enjoy. Hint change your slide stop every year if you want to skip the video.

I checked out Bodybuilding.com and found a good video on medicine ball slams. They will compliment box jumps nicely. I have had to trim down my 2020 plan as not to burn out. I find that as I age my recovery time needs more "respect". I think on agility day I will work in medicine ball slams with box jump and some kettle bell swings.

Your weak hand might become your strong hand! I hope you recover quickly and don't loose much time to thus injury.

I'm on the road this weekend. Not sure how I am going to handle it. Friday I will leave work early for a work out then Saturday will be tough but I might get a day pass at a local gym and Sunday I can hit my own gym for a workout if I am not too tired. Might take Sunday as a rest day. We will see. Burpees in the bathroom.....

Mikey. I am the opposite I need a gym or I never get stuff done. Yesterday was an unplanned recovery day after squats on Tuesday which were the heaviest ones I've done in 20 years. #Ishouldofskippedlegday! BC57 Tried crossfit and I will go back but I found the workouts a bit too much. Even scaled you can only do so many burpees. Our club just got more beginners so it might be a good time to get rolling again. I was going to start back last week but the flu and a chest infection delayed my return. Benos I am sore enough then read your workout! OUCH!!!!

Some good replies. I had to take a week and bit off with a chest infection but got back to work yesterday. I did what people recommended. Squats. I haven't lifted 275 since I was in my 20's. I start with very light cardio some ab work then did some front and overhead squats with the bar to warm up then did a few warm up sets then 225*8 , 275*3 and 225*6 I will continue until mid April and then work on doing higher reps. Feeling it today Chest and shoulders tonight. Going light so my legs can recover! Friday I will dead lift and Saturday or Sunday will be footwork/speed day. Old3GNR I love the concept 2 rower and get 2-3 rows in a week. I will like do 1000 meters after a mild bike ride.

The crocs blew it for me....

Thanks for the note. After taking 11 years off to grow a 90 pounds on my belly I have to get after it. Right now I am trying to balance things out a bit and figure out a pace that I can sustain. Diet is the hardest part for me and staying at 2600-2700 calories is work. You know its worth it. Today I am going to take the PM off and go to the range and shoot in the snow. I think I will practice calling shots and knock some rust. Might set up a short stage if no one is around. Light workout tonight. It took 6 weeks to drop 2 pounds but I am 2 pounds down from my Dec 1 weight. 5 more pounds to drop for mid march. Non IPSC shooting I have a 300win mag load I want to test so my shoulder work out is taken care off Those 208 ELDs kick but I hope to get a mile shot in this year. I expect the load will change when I get a muzzle break.

I'd love to hear what peoples opinions are..... Endurance. Long matches in the heat. Fitness helps me be less tired and focus better. Really important when your shooting and doing some RO'ing. Speed, agility and footwork. Speed kills in any sport. Core strength heck overall strength its all good. Flexibility - Gosh darn low ports. Being fit outside of shooting has great benefits and who wouldn't want to make Super Senior with 10+ years experience in the division. What's your regiment? I'm working a little running but mostly rowing and cycling. Some powerlifting and some heavy bag work. Once a week I do some agility work and speed (ish) work. There is so much I want to do but the body will take only so much if I want to function at all. I make sure I get abs down 4 times a week. Once the weather gets nicer I may have to trim back one of the workouts with more range time.