Stealth Rhino
Information, motivation, & determination.
An Announcement
First, thank you to all the new followers and for the continued support from my lifers. It’s been so much fun running this blog and I look forward to the future of it.
With that said I’d like to take a step in a new direction and welcome Chris a coworker of mine to not only give his input on fitness, but to offer another view on things. Chris is another Personal Trainer who I constantly consult for program design and nutrition.
So welcome Chris and I hope you enjoy his views on things as much as I do. He’ll have some posts up as soon as our schedules pan out a bit better, but I couldn’t wait to get him in on this project to not only benefit the followers of Stealth Rhino Fitness, but everyone who hasn’t heard of us yet. Let’s help educate the world of the benefits of a healthier life.
Me on the ropes
ramblingnemesis asked: Do you think you would ever become a professional bodybuilder?
I can’t get the nutrition down. I think if I had a coach I could do it because I obsess a lot especially with weight lifting.
I wanted to for a while, but again, the nutrition kills me because I either eat too much of the wrong stuff, or not enough of anything.
I would love to if I had the proper coaching and money to fund it.
I’ll give you everything you’ll ever need
And I’ll find a way to turn you into a monster.
Me and you we could rule the world
‘Cause no one’s gonna fuck with me I’m a monster.
didgefp asked: I'm 235lbs (I've lost 60lbs to date) looking to lose more and tone as I go. Along with 'eating clean' I have recently stepped up my exercise habits to gym Tuesday - Thursday completed full body circuits you suggested to someone before. And now Friday- Monday 30 minute kettle bell circuit (fitness blender: YouTube) Does that sound like a reasonable plan for weight loss and toning? Thanks so much x
Congratulations on the weight you’ve lost so far. That’s not only inspiring to me, but you’re an inspiration to everyone you touch. So great work.
So essentially you’re doing full body circuits Tu/Wed/Thur, and doing a kettlebell routine Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon. I’m not seeing a rest day in here. Unless I’m wrong and you rest Sat/Sun, but if I’m correct, you need to take at least Sunday off and do light cardio or some yoga for those muscles you’re devastating so well.
As far as weight loss and toning, yes this sounds reasonable. If you’re using moderate weight on the kettlebells while keeping your heart rate up you’re going to 1. get your cardio from the circuiting of exercises and 2. get muscle fiber breakdown which will result in the toned look of the muscle filling out the skin/fat areas by increasing it’s use. Keep the weight moderate, though, don’t get sucked into low-weight-high-rep and expect that to work forever. You want the weight to burn the muscle at the last 5 reps of your workout. And yes, I said 5. Normally I say 3, but in this case I want to make sure you’re really bringing the muscle as close to fatigue as possible for maximum “pump” to get them to really pop in the toning process.
Hope this helped.
Free Question Monday
Fielding all and any fitness related questions for free no matter how in depth. Leave your questions in my Ask box or email them to stealthrhinofitness@gmail.com and I will answer everything here on the blog.
Each day, take a photo of you doing the yoga pose.
Some of these will be challenging. The point of yoga isn’t to be immediately flexible and capable of doing everything. If you cannot do something, do it simply to the best of your ability. The more you practice, the easier the harder poses will become.
- Balasana (Child’s Pose)
- Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
- Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose)
- Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)
- Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
- Marjaryasana (Cat Pose )
- Purvottanasana (Upward Plank Pose)
- Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend)
- Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
- Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
- Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
- Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)
- Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II)
- Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)
- Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose)
- Plank Pose
- Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)
- Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand)
- Halasana (Plow Pose)
- Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose)- Use wall if necessary
- Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand)- Use wall if necessary
- Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose)
- Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
- Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow or Wheel Pose)
- Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose)
- Anantasana (Side-Reclining Leg Lift)
- Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)
- Bakasana (Crane Pose)
- Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose)
- Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose)
:( i miss Becky
I really feel this is much more effective than a 30 day squat challenge. I’ll be trying it. I really recommend everyone try as well.
My Workout For Friday May 17
I earned 607 points for my workout on Fitocracy!
Body Weight Inverted Row (Let Me Ups) +73 pts
- 12 reps (+19 pts)
- 12 reps (+19 pts)
- 12 reps (+19 pts)
- 10 reps (+16 pts)
Bent Over Barbell Row +136 pts
- 100 lb x 10 reps (+34 pts)
- 100 lb x 10 reps (+34 pts)
- 100 lb x 10 reps (+34 pts)
- 100 lb x 10 reps (+34 pts)
Upright Barbell Row +83 pts
- 40 lb x 10 reps (+20 pts)
- 50 lb x 10 reps (+21 pts)
- 50 lb x 10 reps (+21 pts)
- 50 lb x 10 reps (+21 pts)
Triceps Pushdown +60 pts
- 100 lb x 10 reps (+15 pts)
- 100 lb x 10 reps (+15 pts)
- 100 lb x 10 reps (+15 pts)
- 100 lb x 10 reps (+15 pts)
Barbell Shrug +135 pts
- 225 lb x 6 reps (+48 pts)
- 135 lb x 10 reps (+29 pts)
- 135 lb x 10 reps (+29 pts)
- 135 lb x 10 reps (+29 pts)
Hyperextension +5 pts
- 10 reps (+5 pts)
Weighted Hyperextension +10 pts
- 25 lb x 1 reps (+5 pts)
- 25 lb x 1 reps (+5 pts)
Rear Delt Fly +51 pts
- 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
- 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
- 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
Reverse Flyes +54 pts
- 20 lb x 20 reps (+18 pts)
- 30 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
- 35 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
Think you can beat me, or want to comment?
Did this video to help my friend fittasticlyhealthy fix her shoulder. It’s a toss up between rotator cuff injury and a lateral delt injury but I cover a bit of bicep tendonitis and my experience with it.
Chest sore for the first time in a few weeks. SUCCESS!
My Workout For Thursday May 16
I earned 1121 points for my workout on Fitocracy!
Dumbbell Bench Press +239 pts
- 60 lb x 10 reps (+72 pts)
- 60 lb x 7 reps (+67 pts)
- 65 lb x 4 reps (+59 pts)
- 60 lb x 2 reps (+41 pts)
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press +189 pts
- 50 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts)
- 50 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts)
- 50 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts)
Suspension Trainer Push-ups +81 pts
- 15 reps (+27 pts)
- 15 reps (+27 pts)
- 15 reps (+27 pts)
Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press +132 pts
- 20 lb x 8 reps (+44 pts)
- 20 lb x 8 reps (+44 pts)
- 20 lb x 8 reps (+44 pts)
Front Two-Dumbbell Raise +51 pts
- 20 lb x 8 reps (+17 pts)
- 20 lb x 8 reps (+17 pts)
- 20 lb x 8 reps (+17 pts)
Side Lateral Raise +24 pts
- 20 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
- 20 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
- 20 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
Barbell Squat +405 pts
- 200 lb x 8 reps (+116 pts)
- 230 lb x 8 reps (+142 pts)
- 235 lb x 8 reps (+147 pts)
Think you can beat me, or want to comment?
Not a single fuck given. Superset chest and shoulders today. First meal off fast. Carbs not shown lol
