There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
I biked 20 mins immediately after my (rather punishing) continually out of breath leg workout (15 sets) where you can't walk so well after. I got on the bike immadiately after my last set for my cardio session, and I averaged a heartrate of 167bps...peaking at 175bps during intervals.... 92-95% of my max heart rate sustained... mouth closed only breathing through my nose, and only needing to breathe through my mouth during uphill sprints.
It must be the tan?! I'm still shocked...
Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
I'm back after my Grade III sprain three weeks ago. At least I think I am. I ran on the track last Friday for about 30". Then on the track again on Sunday for 35", Tuesday on the tread mill -even did some speed work, AND I ran today on my usual running route (well, at least partially, part of it is now covered by the Ohio River)..... I ran 40" and the ankle felt good!!!!
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
I had the funniest little workout today.
My friend Portia was sitting on the bicycle, all having a leisurely workout when I walked in. I just sat on the bike next to her and did 45 min.
We laughed and talked the whole time.
Don't worry, there were hardly any people there.
It was awesome.
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
Sorry Fanch! I actually haven't been able to get over to my workout area over the last 2-3 weeks, which blows I know. I should be ready to go next week when things slow down at work (I typically go at lunch).
I thought lat pulldowns were just as good as pullups. :(
No wonder they are so much easier. I can't do pullups.
That was an interesting article.
I knew they weren't as good (b/c as you say, they are far easier), but I thought pulldowns were good enough. Then I saw that scene in "I Am Legend" where Will Smith is doing those pullups, and I noticed how much muscles were ripping when he did them. So, I did some research and it turns out you can only develop so much without doing pullups. So I've added them and in two weeks I've seen a marked change in my back. Pullups are good stuff.
Here's an article on pullups for women. Women struggle with pullups more then men (this isn't sexist, it's just true) but there are ways for women to build up to them.
Movin' on up with pullups...today I did 3 sets of 5, unassisted. I supplemented with a set of 20 lat pulldowns to get more reps for the back, plus 3x10 of upright rows. Yeah!
goofed around on the bench...first time in a LONG time...a couple years at least...
185 x 8
205 x 6
225 x 3
135 x 10
can't raise my arms now! need to get back into this convert flab area(s) to what it once was...
90 minute out of office lunch break - 4 days per week:
Walk to gym - 5 minutes from desk
25 minutes free weights, usually 100% dumb bells.
40 minutes cardio (stairmaster, treadmill, eliptical - mixing it up)
Shower
Walk back to office
goofed around on the bench...first time in a LONG time...a couple years at least...
185 x 8
205 x 6
225 x 3
135 x 10
can't raise my arms now! need to get back into this convert flab area(s) to what it once was...
225 pounds??? :eek:
I am happy you got back there today!
I did 35 min on the treadmill and 20 on the recum bike.
At home I do situps on my balance ball and did some yoga this morning.
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
goofed around on the bench...first time in a LONG time...a couple years at least...
185 x 8
205 x 6
225 x 3
135 x 10
can't raise my arms now! need to get back into this convert flab area(s) to what it once was...
Today I did 205, 3 sets of 6 on bench press. I failed on the 6th rep in the 3rd set...left me trembling. That got me!
I knew they weren't as good (b/c as you say, they are far easier), but I thought pulldowns were good enough. Then I saw that scene in "I Am Legend" where Will Smith is doing those pullups, and I noticed how much muscles were ripping when he did them. So, I did some research and it turns out you can only develop so much without doing pullups. So I've added them and in two weeks I've seen a marked change in my back. Pullups are good stuff.
Here's an article on pullups for women. Women struggle with pullups more then men (this isn't sexist, it's just true) but there are ways for women to build up to them.
Good article. I've always wanted to be able to do a pull up, but don't work at it consistently. Plus I get really discouraged because it seems so hard. At my gym there is one of those machines that assist you with pull ups, but I've never got past 14lbs assistance or resistance whatever it is. I need to stick with it and see what happens. Of course losing 10lbs would probably really help.
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
It pales in comparison to many and even myself (in my former life). It embarrassing compared the marathoners yesterday. But it's the furthest I've run in years. I'm talking at least 9 years.
That's quite a run there, Steve! Good job. Are you aiming to get at least 3 days in per week with the cardio?
edit - thanks fanch!
In a perfect world, 3-4 times a week. I need to cardio to kick in to high gear and also creep back into weights. Having the time to do it, well, that's the problem.
It pales in comparison to many and even myself (in my former life). It embarrassing compared the marathoners yesterday. But it's the furthest I've run in years. I'm talking at least 9 years.
It is not embarrassing. It is something to be proud of! Keep running!
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
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yeah I did a sprint-it was really short, I think I finished in 55 minutes or something.
http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2007/02.01/99-marathon.html
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
yesterday...
ran 1 mile...pulled up because of twinge in calf...walked it off
ran another mile.
I biked 20 mins immediately after my (rather punishing) continually out of breath leg workout (15 sets) where you can't walk so well after. I got on the bike immadiately after my last set for my cardio session, and I averaged a heartrate of 167bps...peaking at 175bps during intervals.... 92-95% of my max heart rate sustained... mouth closed only breathing through my nose, and only needing to breathe through my mouth during uphill sprints.
It must be the tan?! I'm still shocked...
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg
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EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
couldn't run today...sports team on indoor track
elliptical thingy 20 min
jog 1/2 mile treadmill
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/glasscut0.htm
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg
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( o.O)
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My friend Portia was sitting on the bicycle, all having a leisurely workout when I walked in. I just sat on the bike next to her and did 45 min.
We laughed and talked the whole time.
Don't worry, there were hardly any people there.
It was awesome.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
I've added pullups to the routine. They are incredible and I'm seeing changes after only two weeks.
http://www.mensfitness.com/fitness/beginner_weight_training/172
Steve! WTF are you? This is your thread!
Keep it going until I get back on track!!!!!!!
Hey man, no need to push me, Every MWF, you know where I'll be.
No wonder they are so much easier. I can't do pullups.
That was an interesting article.
Steve...no excuses.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
I knew they weren't as good (b/c as you say, they are far easier), but I thought pulldowns were good enough. Then I saw that scene in "I Am Legend" where Will Smith is doing those pullups, and I noticed how much muscles were ripping when he did them. So, I did some research and it turns out you can only develop so much without doing pullups. So I've added them and in two weeks I've seen a marked change in my back. Pullups are good stuff.
Here's an article on pullups for women. Women struggle with pullups more then men (this isn't sexist, it's just true) but there are ways for women to build up to them.
http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/displayarticle.php?aid=51
THG for breakfast
1000 push ups after breakfast
wow....2000 pushups?
1.5 miles run
10 min bike
situps
goofed around on the bench...first time in a LONG time...a couple years at least...
185 x 8
205 x 6
225 x 3
135 x 10
can't raise my arms now! need to get back into this convert flab area(s) to what it once was...
Walk to gym - 5 minutes from desk
25 minutes free weights, usually 100% dumb bells.
40 minutes cardio (stairmaster, treadmill, eliptical - mixing it up)
Shower
Walk back to office
I am happy you got back there today!
I did 35 min on the treadmill and 20 on the recum bike.
At home I do situps on my balance ball and did some yoga this morning.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
Today I did 205, 3 sets of 6 on bench press. I failed on the 6th rep in the 3rd set...left me trembling. That got me!
But I will be running River to River Relay on Saturday. Saving up for that. :rolleyes:
situps
10 min bike
goofed around lat pulls 3 x 100
Good article. I've always wanted to be able to do a pull up, but don't work at it consistently. Plus I get really discouraged because it seems so hard. At my gym there is one of those machines that assist you with pull ups, but I've never got past 14lbs assistance or resistance whatever it is. I need to stick with it and see what happens. Of course losing 10lbs would probably really help.
2.5 miles!!!
It pales in comparison to many and even myself (in my former life). It embarrassing compared the marathoners yesterday. But it's the furthest I've run in years. I'm talking at least 9 years.
edit - thanks fanch!
In a perfect world, 3-4 times a week. I need to cardio to kick in to high gear and also creep back into weights. Having the time to do it, well, that's the problem.
It is not embarrassing. It is something to be proud of! Keep running!