WOD Type: “MetCon”

WOD Warm-Up:

• Jump Rope @ 100 Contacts
• TRX Standard Warm-Up @ 5 Minutes
• 15 Squats
• Arm Swings
• Shoulder bands
• Wooden Dowel for shoulders

WOD Particulars: “Cindy XXX”

MetCon: 20 Minute AMRAP of…

• 1o Pull-Ups
• 20 Push-Ups
• 30 Squats
• 15 Pull-Ups
• 30 Push-Ups
• 45 Squats
• 20 Pull-Ups
• 40 Push-Ups
• 60 Squats
• 25 Pull-Ups
• 50 Push-Ups
• 75 Squats
• 30 Pull-Ups
• 60 Push-Ups
• 90 Squats

Today’s WOD – Was a grudge match! And no I did not make it through the entire workout within the 20 minute cutoff. I did get all the way through the 60 squats level plus 4 pullups. My total rep count was 274. I also had to use assistance with the pull-ups through the use of a band.

Article of the Day:

L-glutamine Powder – An Amino Acid Helps Build Muscle

There are 11 amino acids in your body, Glutamine is one of those.  Even though it is produced naturally by your body, many people like to take the l-glutamine powder supplement to provide their body with even more.

L-glutamine powder can help build muscles in a short amount of time, which is why many body builders use this particular supplement.  Glutamine will help build tissue so if you have a little extra in your body, it can help by providing muscle tissues to grow more quickly.

As with all types of supplements, taking a Glutamine supplement can be dangerous to your overall health if you take too much or if you take the supplement incorrectly.

And of course, before you start any type of muscle building workout routine or start taking supplements, you should always talk to your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough.

Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your supplements and stay safe at the same time:

1. Make sure you either take the powder or pill form of the supplement. Mixing the powder with any type of drink, or better yet, a fitness shake is an easy way to take the supplement.

Of course, you should always carefully read and follow all label directions before you start taking this, or any, supplement.

2. The dosage guide on the label is only your starting point. You should modify it as necessary, and with your doctors advice. For many people, a good amount is 20 grams in a post workout shake. Some people will need as much as 40 grams, but again, always talk to your doctor first to get the best, and safest, dosage for you.

3. You also want to make sure that your diet is rich in lean protein. This protein, found in either your foods or your fitness shakes, along with the Glutamine supplement and the proper workouts, may help you see some significant muscle growth in a short time.

4. Even though you want to build muscle, you also want to keep your cardiovascular conditioning up. For that reason, combining both resistance training and a solid  cardio workout will help you achieve your goals much more quickly.

5. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you can just take the supplement and you will grow muscles. You need to incorporate your supplements into a sound workout routine. In many cases, getting a trainer or a workout buddy can make a big difference.

The peer pressure you feel will help you stay motivated and keep moving forward in your workout goals.

Today we know a lot more about the way our bodies operate. That knowledge can make it easier for everyone to achieve their fitness and weight loss goals. Just working with your body, instead of against it, like we’ve done in the past, and giving it what it needs will  allow you to get the results that you want more quickly.

Taking a l-glutamine powder supplement is one of those things you can do to work with your body.

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