One Year of Shovelglove

Take a sledgehammer and wrap an old sweater around it. This is your "shovelglove." Every week day morning, set a timer for 14 minutes. Use the shovelglove to perform shoveling, butter churning, and wood chopping motions until the timer goes off. Stop. Rest on weekends and holidays. Baffled? Intrigued? Charmed? Discuss here.
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One Year of Shovelglove

Post by david » Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:40 pm

Hi all,

This morning I passed my one year anniversary of SG-ing!

I still love the Shovelglove system and I still think it's very effective for me.

Thanks, Reinhard, for the idea and thanks to all of you who have given support!

--David

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Post by sledge » Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:05 pm

Congratulations!
Can you tell/share with us what you've noticed the most?
Fitness? Stamina? Physical changes?
How often do you do the SG workout?
Have you progressed with weight of the sledge, or are you pretty consistant at one size?

Thanks!

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Post by david » Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:57 pm

Sledge,

I started with a 10-lb. hammer and now I mostly use a 12#. I'll likely upgrade to a 16# within another year or so.

Other than time off for an unrelated-to-Shovelglove injury, I have consistantly done SG 3-5 times per week.

What I have noticed: As Big Phil once stated on these boards, "I'm strong as f*ck!..." Also, my work capacity and endurance are far better. Finally, I would estimate that Shovelglove has helped me add 5-7 pounds of muscle to my upper body. Perhaps best of all, it never gets stale--I look forward to my session each time and I'm always trying to come up with new movements or new ways to do the old ones because the SG practice is engaging.

looking forward to another year...
David

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Post by gratefuldeb67 » Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:33 am

Go David go!!!!!!!!
Amazing!!!!
Happy Shovelglove Anniversary!!!
I'm happy for you :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
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Post by sledge » Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:49 pm

Thanks for responding to my questions, Dave! :)

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Post by reinhard » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:31 pm

Congratulations, David! I've very happy to hear this.

Thanks for letting us know and for all the details -- very helpful for newbies.

Looking forward to seeing you around here for years to come,

Reinhard

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