Fitness Update – 6 Weeks Gymless

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

So, well under way into Summer now, and I’ve been without gym for about 6 weeks now. Things are good. I do miss the gym or “crave it” from time to time but have been sticking to my original plan of nothing but bodyweight exercises, plyometrics and cardio… All outdoors. I think this California sun is not to be wasted, so I’m outside every chance I get.

Soccer, pullups and pushups have really been the mainstay of my workouts thus far. I have also been grabbing my 15 lb dumbbells and taking them to the park to do the Spartacus Workout from time to time, and yoga sessions up at the gorgeous Runyon Canyon. Check out Darren’s post on Higdon Training and his pics from his recent visit to Runyon.

My bodyfat is still sub 8% and my weight is dropping, but only slightly. I’m sitting around 164 lbs in the morning now. Which I feel is actually a great weight. I feel light enough to move around and play sports with ease but still have enough muscle without going overboard. The Hollywood Look is intact :) I’ll be sure to keep you keep you posted on any changes I make, workout-wise or physically. David is trying a similar workout regimen this Summer.

I’ve been eating less calories on average, but still implement my feast=>fast day on a regular basis. In fact today is my Eat Stop Eat (fasting) day after eating sushi, ice cream, and pizza yesterday. Yeah it was a fun day for food to say the least :) Followed by a night swim and movie with some good friends here in Hollywood. Life is good! Now, off to the park with my resistance band for some various band exercises, pushups, pullups, and soccer!

Everyone has their movies that get them amped up. Troy is one of my favorites in this regard.

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Hey guys, this is Craig Avera and Cesar Flores. We run Hollywood Body Fitness - which is geared toward achieving a lean athletic A-List Physique!

  • http://www.notyouraveragefitnesstips.com Dave – Fitness Training Tips

    Craig,
    Looks like things are progressing well. Certainly glad to hear that you can enjoy your workouts in the sun and stay in great shape.
    Dave
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  • http://RelativeStrengthAdvantage.com Yavor

    Looking real good man! Did you find a decent pull-up bar? Today I’m filming (if my camera dude doesn’t flake) something really cool to add to your outdoor routine. I will keep it on the DL for now, but you gonna like it and it has to do with pullups… sorta!
    Yavor´s last [type] ..Push-up Strength Training- A Guide to Using the Hip Push-up for More Muscular Density and Definition

  • http://www.zenmyfitness.com Raymond- ZenMyFitness

    Looking good .. you will be able to call your new workout regime …”everyday fitness” by the sounds of it.
    Interesting to see if those extra % comes off
    Raymond
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  • http://RelativeStrengthAdvantage.com Yavor

    Craig, hope all is well with the new gig. I am reporting from my video shoot last night – it was a disaster!!! There was a large puddle of water just below the pullup bar because of the recent rain…

    So I tried to shoot the vid using a soccer goal as a pullup bar… Anyway – there will be re-shoots on Monday, if the weather permits Grr!

    So use that kick ass hollywood weather bro! Or I will have to come there and use it myself lol!
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  • http://www.fitnessbreakout.com Alykhan – Fitness Breakout

    Craig,

    Looking good man. Your self case study is a great example that you can maintain low body fat levels without a gym membership. I’m sure after seeing your results, people won’t be afraid to mix it up and go gymless.

    Alykhan
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  • http://hollywoodbodyfitness.com Craig Avera

    Dave,
    Thanks buddy – Not gonna lie, I am loving these outdoor workouts!

    Yavor,
    I actually did man! I found a few in different places. There’s a great one in Venice (I worked out at Muscle Beach, pretty insane) and a couple nearer to me – trying out the pullup variations from your articles… awesome awesome stuff!

    Sorry about the hazardous weather in shooting your vids! I too have been using a soccer goal as a pullup bar lol. I’m sure you’ll get em up and rockin soon!

    Raymond,
    Haha I like the name – yep, definitely excited to see where the numbers lie here in a few weeks! I’m still doing my cheat days… two days ago was sushi, pizza and hordes of ice cream. Oh yes :)

    Alykhan,
    That’s what I’m hoping for, to dispell the myths that some people believe… that you need a gym to stay in great shape, which is untrue. I love your new post bud!

  • http://www.edmondbootcamp.com zarah@edmonbootcamp

    Craig,

    you’re really looking good, it’s nice to know that you’re maintaining your weight and great shape of your body at the same time your enjoying your life doing exercise and eating healthy foods.

    Zarah
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