BPURE Update…

My first month in Israel was expectedly hectic. My morning runs and kettlebell routine kept me sane through two moves, the start of language classes, and a totally new diet (aka institution food…more on that later). The first few days were great, but by the end of the second week of throwing the kettlebell around, I just wasn’t feeling it anymore. There is definitely something to be said for progressive overload, and working with the same 15 pound kettlebell for 4 weeks just doesn’t provide that stimulation. I’m waiting for the boat to arrive with the rest of my weights.

In the meantime, I was finally able to register at a gym. Friday was my first real lift since I got here on July 7. I kept it simple with 4 sets, 10 reps. I loaded the bar with 15 kg plates and went back to the basics: deadlift, squat, lunge (by the time I started lunging I had to drop down to 10 kg). I’m excited to finally get back on a schedule.

1. Shoulders/Triceps
2. Leg Day
3. Jordana Kagan: August Featured Athlete
4. Legs
5. Shoulders

Tags: featured athlete, fitness, Jordana Kagan, news, training

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