This morning, I felt strong, energetic and ready tackle a good workout. Took my bag down to the complex gym, hooked up my Dopa Band & Strap and went at it. Everything felt right and with the exercises I was doing, they were flowing to the point where even at 7 Rounds, I knew today I could do 20.
Why do I call it Blissful Hell? Simply put, even in a state where I can keep going, the workout still wasn't going to be an easy one. Why would it? Unless you've experienced it, it is a workout that challenges your sanity. After yesterday's 800 Rep Circuit of 5 Rounds, I was determined to get at least 10 with the Dopa Band but I just kept going and doubled it. For this workout, I felt invincible and nothing was going to stop me.
5 Exercises for 10 reps each as usual, just going even further. The only rest was marking off the circuit which is only a few seconds in comparison.
10 Chest Presses
10 Wave Pulls
10 Squats
10 Ski Jumps
10 Power Pushovers
In all....20 Rounds comes out to 200 Reps each for a grand total of 1000. Even when I was done, I felt like I could go maybe another 2-3 rounds but this was satisfying enough. One of these days, I might see how many rounds I can do in an hour, with a routine like this, I can probably hit close to 30-32 but I'm not going to make that assumption of myself until I've actually done it.
This is one of the reasons why the Dopa Band is such an amazing tool. It adds resistance to practically any movement you do, even a smidge can make a difference. It's effectiveness is beyond description and it helps you stay fit for life. Another big perk is that unlike other bands, this fucker doesn't snap as easily, quite frankly, it's CLOSE to impossible to snap this thing. Since September of 2023, I have not had to replace this thing and I've put it through hell, stretching as best as I can, hitting it on gravel, wet grass, sand, concrete, in the rain, hot and cold weather and it still hasn't had scratches or tears.
This band is addicting and I'd rather be addicted to training with this than to smoke, drink and party. Exercise has been my second language since 2005 and I can't find any reason to take a day off unless I'm in a full body cast or dead. I will find a way to train every single fucking day, not because of motivation but for the love and discipline of it. For me, without training, it's like not breathing. I can be laid up and in severe pain and I'll still do something even if it's isometrics. I do like pushing myself and it has bitten me in the ass a time or two but I don't give up, I adjust and do what's possible in the moment. Since about June of 2024, I haven't been in any pain, sore sure and a few scratches here and there but not pain and I feel grateful to do things in my 40's that will continue for as long as possible.
I'm not the strongest, the fastest, the biggest nor do I look like I should be on a magazine but I do what's possible for me and do things that keep me going no matter what. The band is just another tool that has given me new ways to love training. It's not the ultimate training tool, nor is it the end-all-be-all like anything else, it's just a tool, like your bodyweight, weights, machines or whatever. You choose what works best for you and get the biggest benefit out of it. I don't settle for one method, I practice many and combine them to form my own ideals to what I want to accomplish.
I do believe Dopamineo Bands should be a part of any program but I won't ever call you a loser or f@ggot or anything derogatory/negative because you choose not to do them. That's what Charlatans/Cowards do, they treat you like garbage when they don't do things their way and if you don't do what they say, you're nothing but a speck of dirt and someone who isn't worthy of a human being to them. Those type of people are unworthy of your time and have no business teaching others how to be fit since some of these guys look like they couldn't fight their way out of a paper bag for one and make ridiculous claims that makes you ask yourself "Is this guy off his meds or something?" The truth is, these numbnuts come and go. Keep being you and find ways to be a little better and evolve. Make good choices, kindness isn't a weakness but don't be a pushover either, we all have our limits.
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