Anyone want to shape up in 2018? A continuing journey.......

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  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    SmallestOceans said:
    What do you guys do for abs?
    Hmm. Lots of stuff? I read once upon a time that changing up what you do regularly is the key to success with core work. I'm not certain that that's true, but it's what I do and it keeps me from getting bored. And I am lean enough to show them off, LOL.
    I work with a trainer several days/ week. Sometimes we use machines, sometimes a slant board, sometimes a Swiss ball or a Bosu ball, sometimes kettlebells. I try to hit all parts of the core, so obliques and lower back extensions as well as upper and lower abs. reverse crunches, regular crunches, planks, side planks w/leg raises, leg raises, all kinds of stuff. I suggest just starting by Googling ab workouts and choose exercises based on what's available to you (do you have a gym membership? are you working out at home? If at home, what sort of equipment do you have?).

    FWIW, I spend about fifteen minutes/ day on core. I'm told that a lot of people neglect it, but, as a woman, after having kids I was, let's say, highly motivated to work on that part of myself. As with anything, charging in and trying to go hard-core if you haven't been doing a lot of core work is a good way to hurt yourself. So, take it easy to start.

    All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    Got my miles in for the month: 275!
    All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    curmudgeoness said:
    Got my miles in for the month: 275!
    Gosh, that's a ton of miles!
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    I got 82 in for the month, which is not counting cooldown mileage.  I only count miles run in 10 minutes or less.
    I feel pretty good about that total, I'm pretty sure it's the most I've done, I never kept track back when I was wrestling and in phenomenal shape. 

    I guess I need to shoot for one hundred now.
    I'm already shooting for 100 push-ups without pausing, might as well make it a centenary month.

    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    rgambs said:
    curmudgeoness said:
    Got my miles in for the month: 275!
    Gosh, that's a ton of miles!

    It's the price of sanity, for me. Plus, it's really, really nice here.
    All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    For years, I ran 40-45 miles/ week. It was all I could fit into my schedule, with kids at home, etc. I maintained my weight but didn't really see a lot of performance improvements, despite doing speedwork, etc. Now, I have chronic health issues that probably were factors, but, still.
     
    Last year, I gradually increased my mileage to 65 miles/week. I also lift regularly and lost a fair amount of body fat along the way (went from 19-20% to 14%). I'm now much faster than I was two years ago. My "long slow run" pace now is faster than my half-marathon PR was two years ago -- and I've done exactly four speed workouts in those two years. I never would have thought that I could run an easy fifteen miles at an 8:50 pace, but it's my new normal. I can't complain about that.
    All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,130
    Awesome stuff guys!!! 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    My fitness has taken a nose dive lately. The busyness of the Christmas season cut a hole in my climbing time but I was all set to get back to it after Christmas, but in early January my mom had a stroke and everything changed. Right now my life is cycle to work, do a day’s work, cycle to the hospital, visit with mom for and hour and a half or so, cycle home, scrounge dinner, more work and then head to bed. There’s no time that isn’t spoken for any more. She’ll be in hospital another month or so. I’d like to think things will ease up when she’s home with my dad but I suspect they’ll actually be worse, as otherwise all the care will fall to him. 

    The only bright side is the increase in cycling. 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    oftenreading said:
    My fitness has taken a nose dive lately. The busyness of the Christmas season cut a hole in my climbing time but I was all set to get back to it after Christmas, but in early January my mom had a stroke and everything changed. Right now my life is cycle to work, do a day’s work, cycle to the hospital, visit with mom for and hour and a half or so, cycle home, scrounge dinner, more work and then head to bed. There’s no time that isn’t spoken for any more. She’ll be in hospital another month or so. I’d like to think things will ease up when she’s home with my dad but I suspect they’ll actually be worse, as otherwise all the care will fall to him. 

    The only bright side is the increase in cycling. 
    Sorry to hear about your Mother!
    Fitness comes and goes, you will get back on the horse when you get a chance, climbers can't be held down long, this I know.
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    Does anybody else have any February goals?
    I'm going to work toward 100 push-ups without pausing, and I think I can get there.
    I'm also going to work toward 100 miles, but I think I will fall short.

    I meant to have a specific goal for January but I suppose I forgot.

    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    My goal is weight loss. 1lb weekly! Same ol same ol.
    Oh please let it rain today.
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  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    I haven't thought too much about goals, but now that you mention it:
    I'm running a half-marathon next weekend, and I'm hoping to set a solid PR, and maybe even win my age division.
    I did my first-ever pull-up yesterday! Woot! So I can see myself working on building up reps there.
    All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    rgambs said:
    Does anybody else have any February goals?
    I'm going to work toward 100 push-ups without pausing, and I think I can get there.
    I'm also going to work toward 100 miles, but I think I will fall short.

    I meant to have a specific goal for January but I suppose I forgot.

    Survival. 

    I’m only half joking. 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    :hug: Often 
    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    29.25 miles this week, 4.25 over my best so far.
    2 leg days, 2 back days, 2 chest days.

    Good week.
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,130
    Was sick this week so I didn’t do any cardio but got all my lifting in. Got some dumbbells for home and man what a difference it makes when you can take your time at home.  Gambs I can now do 20 push-ups in a row no problem, up from 13 last week. I m sure I can do more but I have to know my limits because of my back. So now I am doing 3x20 push-ups three days a week on top of lifting. I d like to Be able to do 40 push-ups in a row without stopping by the end of the month. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    :clap: you all :rock_on:
    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    Push-ups: my trainer had me doing them the other day with my feet up on a bench. I was so proud of myself I had him get video of me so I could post it on Instagram. =) I think I've been walking with a bit of a swagger in my step ever since, LOL.
    All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,218
    Haven't been to the gym in over a week. Sometimes life just doesn't let you do what you want. Oh well. Gonna get back to it Monday. 

    For y'all wanting to do pushups, check out http://hundredpushups.com It's a site that has a 6 week plan that claims you will be able to do 100 nonstop. I'm probably going to try it out in a couple of weeks.
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    Is there a consensus on what constitutes non-stop push-ups?  Are any pauses in push-up position allowed at all?  Only pauses 2 seconds or less seems like a fair compromise to me.

    100 with no pauses is my goal, so far I'm at 60 with 2 or 3 two second pauses.
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?

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