The Peak Condition Project

April 16, 2012 5:15 AM UTC

Quality of Life

Thanks to Patrick, Sarah and the PCP team for guiding me to some key principles to achieve a higher quality of life. I learned so much in getting the ship back in shape and how to hopefully keep it that way. Congratulations on a very impressive personal training model. Stay virtual, and beware of the food and health industry. Some stats: weight down 10 % to 90 kg, no change in height! All the best to the fellow PCPer. Stay fit forever.

April 6, 2012 8:54 AM UTC

Le Finale

The final days of PCP are here. And I am prepared: vacation on a small island with lots of fresh air (no warm air though), fresh fish, no cars (only walking and bicycling) and time for Le Finale. I am so grateful that I started this program. It changed a lot for me for the better. And now ready for the final sprint.

March 28, 2012 5:29 PM UTC

Stay within PCP boundaries!

Which I did not. The Czech pilsener was too tempting. And it hit me hard. Eventually I lost 2 days of workout. Back on track now and looking forward to 2 more weeks of compliance.

March 19, 2012 6:56 AM UTC

Out again

As the days have turned warmer now, I took my first trips with the mountain bike. What a difference! Things are going much easier and there is plenty of power. PCP really shows. I am looking forward to some real climbs now.

March 11, 2012 12:50 AM UTC

Back home

Had a good week with great workouts on a sunny roof top. I followed Patrick's tip on ordering vegetarian food for long flights and it made a big difference: good sleep on the plane and arriving relaxed. Looking forward to the last third of PCP.

March 3, 2012 8:01 AM UTC

Week 8 Travel

Off for a week to sunny Brazil. Looking forward to fresh fruits, vegetable and good protein. Hope to get the workouts under control despite long flights.

February 25, 2012 5:43 PM UTC

More eggs!

I love them. In particular the colored ones.

Photos

February 20, 2012 7:58 PM UTC

Close to half-time - still going strong!

Have not blogged for a week - I was busy working out, preparing food and eating. No just kidding! Things are going really well. I lost some 4-5 kgs and feel so much better overall. I just found out that so far I only missed a single day of work-out (after my indulgence/birthday). I have been doing the rope skipping and workout early morning before breakfast during the whole program. Together with the 'all-inclusive' breakfast a great start for the day.
Despite harder work-outs I have not had any sore muscles at any time. Joints are fine too; knee joints are making some noise during the squats, but they have been doing hard work for a combined 100 years now. Not such a bad design!

February 12, 2012 7:49 AM UTC

Day 28 - What a day

What a day: Rope jumping only - indulgence(s) - birthday. Ready for week 5 with lots of energy. (s) is for small!

February 5, 2012 12:59 PM UTC

Pull-up oops!

Got my pull-up bar mounted on Saturday. Long way to go to catch up with the target numbers. Will work on it daily.

January 30, 2012 9:41 PM UTC

Day 16 - it is cold

Looks like I need to move my early morning rope jumping into the house tomorrow. Temperatures in Europe are dropping below freezing. Everything else is going fine. My family is quite amazed at the amount of food that I consume these days.

January 25, 2012 6:55 AM UTC

Day 11 - Going strong

Workout is going smooth and generating a good feeling for the whole day. I am surprised myself that I've been able to get up very early in the morning for the workout. Initially food intake was a lot more than usual, but I am getting used to it.

January 21, 2012 3:25 PM UTC

Day 7

PCP workout and a hot sauna. Is there a better way to beat the lousy European weather?

January 18, 2012 6:30 AM UTC

Day 4

Feeling great. The initial soreness of my legs has gone away. Jumping rope is becoming a routine. I think the key is a good rope at the right length!

January 15, 2012 9:11 AM UTC

Day 1 (of the rest of my life)

Great to be at Day 1. Time to get the ship back in shape. Looking forward to a great time.

Weekly Photo

Final

What is the Peak Condition Project?

This is a 90 day program challenging trainees to get in the best shape of their lives. Using the simplest of materials, adherence to diet, intelligent exercise and the power of social networks, PCPers safely and sustainably make it to the highest levels of fitness.