Previously I had posted about my Packing Day test conducted for my Maximum Strength Training Program. So due to the change of training programs from what I was currently doing to the Guinea Pig Training Program I had to do the test all over again today in preparation for my next stage. I was pleasantly surprised when I made gains across the entire board and some of them quite significant like the box squat. Here’s what I did and the gains that I made in just four weeks. Imagine the results I’ll get in four months after I finish this new program. Ay Carumbas!
1. 1RM Broad Jump ➜ 81 cm
2. 1RM Box Squat ➜ 15kg
3. 1RM Bench Press ➜ 2.5kg
4. 1RM Deadlift ➜ 5kg
5. 1RM Three-Rep Max Chin-Up ➜ 1 Plate
As for my recent experience with the bodpod here’s what was emailed to me from Andy.
“Bodyology Exercise Science Studio adopts only World Best Practice Analysis methods for the most accurate measurement and monitoring of Body Composition (Lean vs Fat Mass), Metabolic function and Aerobic Conditioning (VO2 Max). Testing Methods used include the Bodpod and Metabolic Cart technology as previously restricted to University Research, Military Applications, Hospital treatment and the Professional Sporting Realm. Exercise Scientist, Andrew Garlick services everyone from Elite and Professional athletes and sporting teams to general fitness and weight loss clients. The aim of every consultation is for clients to leave Bodyology with a detailed understanding of their results and also strategies to reach their health and fitness goals, whether they are performance, health or aesthetically based. Accurate Feedback is essential to gauging intervention effectiveness and making suitable adjustments to ensure results. Bodyology looks at truly focusing on what is most suitable for each individual moving forward with positive ideas and action. Bodyology is Results Based Science at its best. Visit www.bodyologystudio.com.au to learn more.”
I personally had the body composition and metabolism analysis done and am happy with my results. I’m booked in again in four months time at the end of my guinea pig training program. So then I’ll be able to tell or not how effective functional strength training is for me and my genetics. After all, that’s what it all boils down to in the end and that’s the science of the sport. The testing was simple and painless, the information is invaluable. Now I just wait. If you want to take the guessing out of the equation whilst working towards your health and fitness goals then this will help. So much so hubby’s going in to get his done as well. Here’s the information breakdown of what I got:
BOD POD
★ % Fat Mass
★ % Fat Free Mass
★ Fat Mass
★ Fat Free Mass
★ Body Mass
★ Body Volume
★ Body Density
★ Thoracic Gas Volume
METABOLISM
★ Resting Metabolic Rate
★ Total Energy Output
Well that’s enough for today folks. I hope you all have a great weekend!
xxx
