2015 Exercise Log/Challenge

[Catrin]

I've the same problem with my cholesterol - but there is a debate right now as to what the total number means. More and more research appears very clear that keeping low cholesterol makes us more likely to have memory related problems later in life - the brain needs it to work properly - it IS 60% cholesterol after all. It will be interesting to see where the research leads. My HDL is fantastic, as are my triglycerides/etc, and my VLDL is quite low.

Today I did one of my 500 swing variations - it looks like this:

5/5 (# of single arm swings on each side) then 2 single-leg KB deadlifts each side
10/10 swings - then 3 bird dogs each side
15/15 swings -then 4 single leg KB deadlifts each side
20/20 swings - 2 minutes rest

Do all of the above five times, usually I replace some of those swings with cleans or 1/2 snatches to mix things up. Great conditioner and if you use the right weight it serves as a good cardio workout as well. Some do this with two-handed swings (10/20/30/40 swings instead), but since I do KB sport I focus on single-arm work. Did some mobility/accessory work for about 40 minutes before starting this. The exercises in between rounds change every time, right now I am focusing on single-leg work to help with hip strength and stability.

[Crankin]

I know the research is conflicting; the AHA still says the total is just as important as the ratio. Others, not so much. My LDL and triglycerides are OK, one is average, and one right at the upper level of average. There's no history of CAD in my family, my dad had a heart attack at age 85, but given the fact he was a smoker since age 16 and ate crappy since my mom died, not really applicable to me. His dad had a heart attack in his early 60s/late 50s, but he was rather overweight and smoked, too. No CAD in my mom's family, though. I need to email my doc. I have a new PCP, whom I really like. I got the report in December, so in the rush of the holidays, I decided to wait until January. OK, on my list for this week.
Your workout sounds quite difficult! Keep it up.
Not sure about the morning... "wintry mix" predicted. If I don't go to boot camp, I'll do a light spin on the trainer and then one of my functional bodyweight DVDs.