In Fitness and in Health

[Snowy]

How much are you guys sleeping out of interest? I get about 8hrs a night, but man could I go for more!

Woke up feeling a bit sore in spots I'm not usually sore this morning. Call that an early success for the KB's. Just back from a nice unwinding/opening  vigorous swim before a rest day tomorrow.

[CLJ]

Its not just the duration but the quality of sleep. The room must have absolutely no light whatsoever (a mask/cover for your eyes does not suffice) and minimal sound/noise level. Going in earlier so you dont wake to an alarm makes a big difference too. Obviously this is not always easy to do. Go for as good as you can get…

If you want to be strong, get Mark Rippetoe's "Starting Strength". It works.

[Snowy]

week and a half in, and still getting my ass kicked hard by the kettle bell. Getting better at posture, and have got my first level up in terms of reps in. A+ for exercise, full-body(OMG!), small amount of time and @ home.

[DougNg]

Glad to hear it's working out for you, dude

The new Skogg System workouts I'm doing integrates a lot of plyometrics and body weight exercises along with the bells, it's an ass kicker

[xchen]

Well my DDP yoga shipped today - going to start it up with my wife as soon as it gets here.

[bubbapest]

ITS ME
ITS ME

ITS D D P

[DougNg]

Please let us know any updates. There were huge differences in my quality of life after I started it

If you're new to home workouts via DVD, I recommend watching the workouts first without attempting anything and then starting it all over again and working alongside

First lesson is Diamond Dozen, btw

[xchen]

I've not done yoga before but my wife has. However I've lifted in the past and had good results.

My weight is at about 166-167 but my body fat % is higher than I'd like. Like to get to 160 which is what I was at in the best shaped of my life. Will keep the thread posted with my results.

[natehate]

shane/urb was looking for a gym in nyc i think i got one for you buddy

[zhivago]

Just got caught up on this thread. Great post a few pages back Doug, and everybody keep up the great work. For kettlebells I really like http://www.dragondoor.com/shop-by-department/kettlebells/ and http://www.lifelineusa.com/products/kettlebells.html
they do cost more, but lifelong investment, why not buy the best?
Whatever you do, do it safe, and enjoy it!

[injunjack]

no, and again no 

Get these. Or similar shaped.  Way more balanced and the shape of the handle is good for everybody. Also it helps that you always use same size kettlebell, whatever it weights.

http://compactkettlebells.tcs.tagstudio.no/nettbutikk/3-russian-kettlebells

[Lucifer]

I actually prefer the pavel-style kettlebell handles, with a slight angle:

[injunjack]

I suppose it's what you do and how you lift….

[DougNg]

@Lucifer:

I actually prefer the pavel-style kettlebell handles, with a slight angle:

Me too, I use these:

http://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-15–Pounds-Kettlebell/dp/B003J9HKYI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1357563831&sr=8-7&keywords=cap+barbell

The angled horns make for a very comfortable grip when you're doing two handed work

[injunjack]

Okey…I see....

My workout doesn't include 2-handed lifts

[CLJ]

Starting the day with some bulletproof coffee. Mmm

French press quality beans. Blend with coconut butter & MCT oil. Am now ready for the day.

[bagley920]

Lost some weight just changing my diet, first time in 8 years I've been under 200 lbs

[derivative666]

Very nice

[DougNg]

What changes did you make?

[bagley920]

Actually started eating breakfast, mostly protein shakes. In doing so, I'm not binging for lunch or dinner and eating crap. Started bringing my lunch to work and not leaving crap food there.