Posted November 27, 2006

I did my one month weigh in and measurements November 23.  After one month, the most encouraging number was two inches off my waist.  I also added 1/4 inch to my biceps.  Although I only lost three pounds (weight loss was not one of my goals) I was very happy at the results.  In addition to the positive measurements I have noticed a number of side benefits.  The first being that I have added distance particularly to my irons.  I also feel stronger.  In doing everday things, particularly working in the yard, I can really tell the difference in strength and stamina.  An interesting phenomena that I have also observed is that after over sixteen years suffering with lower back pain, my back seldom aches anymore.  One final benefit is that on days when I exercise before I play golf I seem to shoot 5 to 8 strokes better than normal.  I will start tracking that more closely and report the results.  Here are the results for the 11-23 weigh in.

Posted October 23, 2006

I have been thinking about what I would like to do this winter to improve my golf game for next spring.  I decided that some kind of strength and flexibility training was in order.

I started doing some research on the internet and found that most colleges use essentially the same training program for their golfers as they use for their football players.  They concentrate on strength and flexibility.  With these thoughts on my mind I picked up the Sunday Eagle and found a story about Quick Gym located at 9747 East 21st Street in Wichita (Southeast corner of 21st and Webb Road).

The reason they call it Quick Gym is because the training takes only four minutes for upper body and four minutes for a lower body workout.  I stopped by last week to check it out and visited with co-owner Julie Stephens.  Today, I joined and got in my first workout.  They recommend one of two programs.  If a daily workout is desired, Julie suggests that you alternate upper one day followed by lower the next day.  This gives the muscles 48 hours to recuperate.  I am opting for three workouts a week to cut down on driving time.  I will do both an upper and lower body workout on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

I didn't think a four minute workout would do much but after my first session, I found my muscles quivering.  I could definitely tell I had a good workout session.  The proof will be in the pudding as I progress with this plan.  I will be detailing the results here as the winter passes.

The results will be easy to see as at my first session, co-owner Jay Stephens took me through a wellness survey that included measuring me and doing a body fat analysis.  I will get another measurement and analysis in a month and will post the result here.

If you want more information on Quick Gym go to http://www.quickgymofwichita.com/.

See monthly updates below.

• Date            
  1-4-2007
• Weight          
  169 - up three pounds
• Waist            
  34 - down one half inch
• Chest           
  41 - same
• Thigh            
  22 - up one inch
• Biceps          
  12.75 - up .25 inches
• Body fat        
  14.1%  - down 1.6 percent
• Lean Body Mass
  145.16 pounds - up 2.37 pounds

Quick Gym results for Len Hudson

• Date            
  10-23-2006
• Weight         
  169
• Waist           
  36.5
• Chest           
  41
• Thigh           
  22
• Biceps          
  12
• Body fat        
  15.5%
• Lean Body Mass
  142.79 pounds