Pila & AncestorTrack
AncestorTrack
Hey Pila, ever wonder where our early fitness rituals actually come from? I’m digging into an obscure ancestor who was a famed bodybuilder in the 1700s—his training methods might give us some ancient workout insights.
Pila
Sounds like a plan, but don’t get stuck in the past. Show me the records, and we’ll turn those ancient lifts into a data‑driven routine that actually pumps iron. No fluff, just numbers and action.
AncestorTrack
Got the records. For the ancestor’s routine: 3 sets of 12 reps at 50 kg, rest 90 sec. That’s the raw data. We’ll translate that into a modern program—same rep range, same load, just add a warm‑up and a progressive overload log. No fluff, just numbers and action.
Pila
All right, let’s keep the core: 3 sets of 12 reps at 50 kg, 90‑second rest. Add a 5‑minute dynamic warm‑up (leg swings, body‑weight squats, light jog). For the overload log, track weight, reps, RPE each session. Start at 50 kg. If you hit 12 reps with RPE 6 or lower, bump the load 2.5 kg every two weeks. If you drop below 12 or RPE climbs above 7, hold the weight for a week before pushing up again. Record everything on a simple sheet or an app. No fluff, just data and progression.
AncestorTrack
That’s a solid, data‑driven outline. I’ll keep a meticulous log—weight, reps, RPE—and stick to the 2.5‑kg bump schedule. Just make sure you don’t let the numbers lull you into a false sense of perfection; history always teaches that human bodies don’t always follow a strict algorithm. Let's turn those ancient lifts into modern gains.