Workout: Cycle 45 minutes, Tower 200 Tabata Biceps and Triceps
Posted on February 21st, 2010 in Workout Log | 5 Comments »
Yesterday I decided to jump on the bike and go cycling for 45 minutes. Nothing too intense. It was a nice day and I just wanted to get out and ride. I did a couple of rounds around Diamond Head so I could get some hill training done. I need to get a better saddle to protect the boys and the arse. I wish I could get one of those darn fangled triathlon bikes. I do, however, bave bullhorn style handlebars and aero bars on my road bike. I also have shifters mounted on my aero bars.
As I cruise around YouTube looking at workout videos I notice that my workouts these past few months actually resemble MMA conditioning workouts. I am not talking about the actually combat arts, but the actually conditioning training that these athletes perform. I came across a device that MMA champ Randy Coulture uses. It is called a Tower 200. It mounts on the door. It is something that can easily be incorporated into an i30x5 workout or a Tabata session. I am a sucker for good home gym stuff so I ordered one. It came in the mail yesterday. So I put it up and did a biceps and triceps Tabata workout. It is an awesome piece of equipment. Just by the design of it, you can go from one exercise to another in a Tabata circuit instantly. It can deliver up to 200 lbs of resistance. I am looking forward to trying an abs/core workout on it. My man-cave is set up pretty nicely now with the heavy duty Terrell Owens Bodylastics band system, the Bowflex SelectTech dumbbells, my bench and my curling bar and Olympic weights. I also have my gym membership that I use during my lunch breaks.
Here is a videos of Randy Coulture working out with the device…
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ISM Adamo Racing Saddle or ISM Adamo Century Saddle – the century is a little softer in the nose. Best darn thing on my bike. No more numbness and I can sit all day long if I have to!
Your man cave is pretty darn impressive – you should start selling memberships to it!
Boomer, the inventory in your man-cave, which we know includes the P90X, P90X-Plus, and Insanity DVD series, reads like a “who’s who” of fitness infomercial fame! Dude, I’ll bet there’s an Ab Rocket somewhere down in the cave too, or its already out by the trash!
Hey, I’m not ashamed to admit that I had a Soloflex at one point in time. Gads…what a waste. I actually sold it to a guy for $100.00 at a garage sale.
I do want to get a set of T.O. bands. I’ve heard nothing but good things and your review was awesome!
Love the Tower 200 but I have no door to hook it up to! All my doors are pocket doors and my main door opens up to my couch so no room to do exercises. Boo!
On a side note, I have a question about running (I’ve been asking all the runners I know about it). I like it, but my feet get numb and tingly about 10 minutes in to the run. Then I can walk it off for a minute or two but once I start running again it comes back in about 10 minutes.
I know my shoes aren’t too tight and I use good shoes. Any tips or suggestions? Not enough support or too much?
Thanks!
Jeff… I want that saddle!!! Hey, btw, should I send you a membership card to my man-cave?
Steve… I haven’t got an ab rocket. I have to draw the line somewhere. I do, however, have a treadmill that we use to hang our close on. LOL!!! I hate to run indoors, especially in my own home. If I have to run a treadmill I much rather use the gym.
Annie… Do you have flat feet? A lot of us in Hawaii have that problem because of the footwear we use in the islands. Try a set of inserts for your shoes. You can get them at Longs. Also, go to the “Running Room” on Kapahulu Ave. and have the folks there evaluate how you run. They can recommend running shoes that correct your foot landing. Perhaps you are over pronating. Jeff is the real running expert. He can probably give you some good advice.
Thanks Boomer. I do use inserts and I think I do over pronate because I’m prone to shine splints too. I shot Jeff the question as well… just thought I’d ask you all ‘pros’ in the field!