For context: there was a time several years ago where I went 3 days a week doing a lifting routine. I think my heaviest dead lift was maybe 140lbs.

Two kids later, hernia surgery, and a change in position at work that has me sitting way more (used to do solo IT work for multiple buildings, now I have a team and do mostly back end admin work), and I've lost all my gains and put on about 20lbs.

Kids are more manageable now solo, and I'm looking to hit the gym every Monday I can.

How do I maximize this time?

Thanks in advance comrades!

  • RedWizard [he/him, comrade/them]
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    12 days ago

    I used to come home and work out for a time too. Space is a premium in our home though and with 2 kids there is even less of it. There is no space I could use that also let's me be unseen if you will. I like the solitude of working out, and I know the kids at this age will be way to curious about what I'm doing lol. That feels weird to say, but man, being crammed into a small house, with a shoe box bathroom and an open floor plan, it's like a panopticon at times lol. I shit with the door wide open more then I do with the door shut at this point.

    I have a bench and a nice set of bow flex adjustable dumbbells and an adjustable kettle bell. I've literally thought about keeping the kettle bell in my car and just using it before or after work. There is a dude who takes his kid to the park and literally jogs while they hit the playground.

    But you're right about the frequency. I think I can justify leaving the office most days to do some walking near by. I work at a school and it's pretty chill as long as things are getting done.

    I just have to think creatively I guess.