Archive for January 8th, 2010

Routine of the Day – Push Press, K2E, GHSU

Posted by bradinator in Fitness, Routines on January 8, 2010

I am not going to kid you. This weeks worth of RoD’s have taken their toll. My legs, my arms, my back, my chest… Basically everything except my core and shoulders are killer sore. Today’s RoD was developed with that in mind.

Warm Up – 3 Rounds for Time (4:44)

  • 20 Pushups
  • 25 Mountain Climbers
  • 30 Squats
  • 35 Situps

Routine of the Day – 5 Rounds for Time of:

  • 15 Push Press @ 60lbs
  • 20 Knees-to-Elbows
  • 25 Glute-Ham Situps

Finished in 8:44

Cash Out #1 -Tabata Intervals

  • Ring Dips – 18, 12, 12, 11, 9, 6, 6, 6 – Total: 80, Best: 6

Cash Out #2 – 5 Rounds, max reps of:

  • Handstand Pushups (nose to floor) – 3, 3, 3, 3, 3

Not bad for a guy that only a couple months ago couldn’t do a single one. Practice makes perfect, eh?

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Beer Review – Westmalle Abbey Trappist Dubbel

Posted by bradinator in Beer, Beer Tasting on January 8, 2010

Name: Westmalle Abbey Trappist Dubbel

Origin: Belgium

Style: Dubbel (Trappist 7.0%)

Appearance: The beer is a light brown, iced tea colour. It pours with a powerful, large foamy head that can fill your glass entirely if your not careful. Thankfully this monster head dissipates rather quick, leaving only memories of its former glory.

Taste: This is a very bitter beer. There are some minor notes of citrus and caramel, but these are washed out by the bitterness. The ABV is also present in the aftertaste, leaving a small taste of alcohol on your tongue.

Mouth Feel: Despite its high ABV, this Trappist beer is quite the easy drinker. Soft on the tongue and quite filling.

Final Thoughts (3.0 out of 5): Just like wheat ales, I found my tastebuds have begun taking a liking to the Trappist and Abbey ales. I found this beer to quite bitter, despite its recorded IBU only being around 40. Over all this isn’t a bad choice for those looking to sample their first Holy Ale.

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