1 Year Road to Wedding Shape

Hello Everyone,

I created this blog on 2005 and never got into it. I had actually forgotten about it. I never got into it because I didn’t think I had anything to share, that someone else would find helpful. Today, as I write this blog entry, I realize that just sharing my experiences is enough and if only one person finds them helpful or I get to motivate one soul to take a step forward then it is more than worth it.

I am the lucky man engaged to a beautiful, intelligent woman (which I’ll call V from now on), but that topic if for a future entry. Our wedding is scheduled for April 2010 and of course I’m starting to feel the heat when it comes to getting into wedding shape. I think every one wants to look his or her best in one of the most important days of their life. I’m no different, that and the fact that she is a running, tri-athlete, gym freak who easily gets up at 5:30 AM to go running or swimming… need less to say, I’m kind of the opposite.

Two weeks ago I decided to start a 1 year plan to get in shape. After doing some googling, I came across Todd Opheim’s BodyBuilding.com article; ‘One Year Workout Guide!’ The article explains and recommends a series of workout through the time span of one year. The workouts are divided in 9 different levels:

1 – Getting Started (1 Month Long) – Full body workout with basic exercises.
2 – Continuation (1 Month Long) – Full body workout with more advance and challenging exercises.
3 – 2 Day Split (1 Month Long)
4 – 3 Day Split (1 Month Long)
5 – Super Sets (1 Month Long)
6 – Back to Basics Mass Gain (2 Months Long)
7 – Hypertrophy (1 Month Long)
8 – 4 Day Split (1 Month Long)
9 – Decrease Fat (3 Months Long)

I have only been in this program for two weeks and I have seen some progress, especially in my legs. I’ve had knee problems for a few years, which have made slack on leg exercise, but I started easy and have been able to see exciting and motivating gains. I’ll keep you guys updated.

Please take some time to take a look at the workout site and post your opinions and workout recommendations.