The Torture Device

First a shout-out to Joseph Timberlake, a high school alumni who is my second follower on my humble little blog.
I finally got around to getting a picture of the great gift, my wife got me for Father's day. (Thanks for be willing to take the picture Babe!)

Gymnastic Rings!
I apologize for the blurriness. It is completely due to my lack of strength and stability.



































Just attempting to hold yourself up on these is brutal. But they are an incredibly flexible workout tool. They can be raised for pull-ups, lowered for push-ups, put in the middle for rowing, dips, or attempted L-sits (as pictured). Becoming very good at using rings is going to take a long time and a lot of training.

I have always enjoyed body weight exercises. The fact that I don't need to have a lot of equipment, or have to go somewhere to work out is a big plus. The only body weight work out I have never been able to do in my home has been pull-ups.  And now I have a place to do them, and so much more.  I am so thankful and blessed.

Thoughts on my work-outs:
Between the rings and the variety of push-ups that I have been doing, I am noticing that my shoulders are the sore and aching parts of my body more than anything. And it is not isolated to a specific muscle group, but the Deltoid connection to the Pec's, Lat's, Bi's, Tri's, and Trap's.  I am sure that building these connections / muscle relationships in the body are the foundation for specific muscle strengthening.

Lesson of the Day:
1 Cor. 12:12-31  - By having a strong walk with the Lord, I will be able to fill the role He has for me in the body and not be a point of weakness that would hinder, stumble, or otherwise harm other members of the body.