Untwist the caps from 12 beers...my wrist is aching!
A few pull tabs in there as well, but the lactic acid hasn't set in on my index finger yet.
I may take an epsom salts bath later to keep me in the zone.
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.
My two cents: It depends on your physical condition. If you are just starting any physical activity, I would start with time periods. Work out at about 65% of your max heart rate starting out. Do a 10 minute warm-up, complete the period of workout at 65% - 75%, then cool down for 10 minutes.
Increase the time limits as your condition improves. Eventually you will do some work-outs at higher heart rates. There are tons of programs on-line. The spinerval tapes are good too.
Finally, if you also ride a bike and plan on completing an organized ride or a race, triathlon or something you will probably want to start working out with miles so you know you are getting the required distance in.
lol, just looking it up..
Spinervals Competition 15.0 – Have Mercy, The Sequel hehehehe.. i'm not looking into triathlon training or losing kilos, just wanna get fit will take your tips though, cheers!
right now i'm doing 30 mins and seeing how much distance i can cover, slowly slowly getting up there but i should know better by monitoring my max heart rate, will get onto that
haven't been doing this long but seriously, nice not to feel like a lazy piece 'o shite
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
Spinervals Competition 15.0 – Have Mercy, The Sequel hehehehe.. i'm not looking into triathlon training or losing kilos, just wanna get fit will take your tips though, cheers!
right now i'm doing 30 mins and seeing how much distance i can cover, slowly slowly getting up there but i should know better by monitoring my max heart rate, will get onto that
haven't been doing this long but seriously, nice not to feel like a lazy piece 'o shite
Yeah, spinervals are tough!
Good job on the 30 minutes. Generally you will want to do at least one workout where you keep your heartrate at an "endurance" level - 65-75%. At some point you will vary your workouts and do some "tempo" training where you will maintain a higher heart rate for a period of time. Then you will also want to do some "interval" work with a very high heart rate for short period of time, followed by a recovery period, then more intervals. They are hard, but I really like interval workouts.
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
Good job on the 30 minutes. Generally you will want to do at least one workout where you keep your heartrate at an "endurance" level - 65-75%. At some point you will vary your workouts and do some "tempo" training where you will maintain a higher heart rate for a period of time. Then you will also want to do some "interval" work with a very high heart rate for short period of time, followed by a recovery period, then more intervals. They are hard, but I really like interval workouts.
sounds good
i tend to steer away from monitoring my HR.. having a bit of a physiology background - i've noticed monitoring it during exercise to be quite unreliable, esp. after too many coffees, not enough sleep, diff. temps, hormonal change.. all affecting HR.. i dunno, we'll see. it's great for athletes monitoring their progress, it's gotta be useful for me i'm sure.. yes yes.. we'll see
no guilt from me donjon, i'm doing sweet FA today.
Flew back home from NYC Columbus Day. Started my training yesterday for ski season. Heading to Colorado after Thanksgiving, need to hit the training 5 days a week.
Legs First:
Leg Press; 5 sets 15 reps
Leg curls; 5 sets 15 reps
Knee ups 3 sets 15 reps
Toe raises; 3 sets 15 reps
Butt blasters 3 sets 15 reps
Hip spreads 3 sets 15 reps
Hip squeezes 3 sets 15 reps
So, What you Giving ?........ (Thanks Speedy, Alesek, & Arq+friends)
What You Giving
I suggest you step out on your Porch.
Run away my son. See it all. Oh, See the World!
Raining this morning so no walking the dogs or running through the park.
I walked 10 minutes on the treadmill at the gym, then ran 40 minutes. I hate treadmills! I have two blisters on my toes for some reason. Somehow I guess I run differently on the treadmill than on the road?????
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
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 am going to try to make myself start strength training again.
Interesting read.
Im back into strength at the moment. Noticed when I was doing hi intensity work it was the strength part I was struggling with (and Im definitely no brick shithouse...in fact quite small.)
I did 'Fran' one day
21 thrusters, 21 chins, 15 thrusters,15 chins, 9 and 9 - which with 30kg I can do in just over 5 mins.
Put me up to 60 kg (the recommended weight) and it took nearly 4 mins to do the first set alone and I was busted from then on. This really gave me the shits!!!!!!!!
So from that day on Ive been doing thrusters everyday since and varying the weight between 40 and 50 depending on what I superset it with. Im getting there
Im back into strength at the moment. Noticed when I was doing hi intensity work it was the strength part I was struggling with (and Im definitely no brick shithouse...in fact quite small.)
I did 'Fran' one day
21 thrusters, 21 chins, 15 thrusters,15 chins, 9 and 9 - which with 30kg I can do in just over 5 mins.
Put me up to 60 kg (the recommended weight) and it took nearly 4 mins to do the first set alone and I was busted from then on. This really gave me the shits!!!!!!!!
So from that day on Ive been doing thrusters everyday since and varying the weight between 40 and 50 depending on what I superset it with. Im getting there
Well, pretty much a typcial back day for me today:
squash for 20 minutes by myself again, I REALLY need to find someone to play with!
Then 4x10 of 50# cable rows
4x10 of 35# curls
4x10 of 40# pull-downs
4x10 of 55# shrugs
Got on the eliptcal for 3 minutes between each exercise
It was a decent workout
Swam this morning - 36 minutes. Goal was 40, but I couldn't make myself. I hate swimming laps! Especially with sinus problems. It makes my head hurt looking down and I get all woozy.
I ran 5.33 miles yesterday, but oh so slow. My body was not cooperating.
I am vowing that once the election is over, weight training will start. Here is an article about endurance sports and strength training. It lists four types of endurance sports participants that benefit from strength training. I meet three of the four (I'm not skinny). I have poor upper body strength, I am a weak cyclist, and I have muscular imbalance (I have scoliosis).
click on the "Weight Room or No Weight Room" on the right of the below link.
Ok guys I need a little motivation. I work out twice a day, and have for a long time, but I have been at a pateau for a while and I'm starting to get frustrated. I do cardio and strength training and work out with a personal trainer twice a week. I think I just need a little inspiration to get me motivated again. I don't miss workouts I just don't think I'm putting as much in to it as I used to. Any advice???
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A few pull tabs in there as well, but the lactic acid hasn't set in on my index finger yet.
I may take an epsom salts bath later to keep me in the zone.
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
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lol, just looking it up..
Spinervals Competition 15.0 – Have Mercy, The Sequel hehehehe.. i'm not looking into triathlon training or losing kilos, just wanna get fit
right now i'm doing 30 mins and seeing how much distance i can cover, slowly slowly getting up there but i should know better by monitoring my max heart rate, will get onto that
haven't been doing this long but seriously, nice not to feel like a lazy piece 'o shite
4 sets (of 12) of weight-assisted dips
4 sets on peck deck
2 sets of biceps curls
2 sets of "21s"
4 sets shoulder press
4 sets of bench press
The weather was so nice that I then played pick-up basketball for about an hour.
All in all, a good way to sweat out the alcohol from the night before.
Long way to go, but I'm starting to get addicted to that good feeling you get after working out
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
Yeah, spinervals are tough!
Good job on the 30 minutes. Generally you will want to do at least one workout where you keep your heartrate at an "endurance" level - 65-75%. At some point you will vary your workouts and do some "tempo" training where you will maintain a higher heart rate for a period of time. Then you will also want to do some "interval" work with a very high heart rate for short period of time, followed by a recovery period, then more intervals. They are hard, but I really like interval workouts.
Good to see champ...welcome.
I usually start sweating after my damn warmup :rolleyes:
**illegal pants feeling guilty is she?**
6 x 40kg thrusters
10 chins
10 dips
7 sets
Lay down for 10 mins
Stomach work for about 10 mins
Struggled today. Wall balls straight to thrusters was a flippin killer
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
I think I did last week doing that filthy fifties. Got it on video too...let you know when I convert it.
Puddles of sweat, heaps of swearing, a few good spits into the bin and about 500 versions of "how many left...fuck"
And whats your problem you lazy arse?
Well, I have been lazy. But also, I'm working on my J-Lo bum
She has a big bum right?
Yeppers.
Actually, I have a sinus infection :( I doooooo need to get back to the gym though.
Good girl
Hope you get better and get back into it
sounds good
i tend to steer away from monitoring my HR.. having a bit of a physiology background - i've noticed monitoring it during exercise to be quite unreliable, esp. after too many coffees, not enough sleep, diff. temps, hormonal change.. all affecting HR.. i dunno, we'll see. it's great for athletes monitoring their progress, it's gotta be useful for me i'm sure.. yes yes.. we'll see
no guilt from me donjon, i'm doing sweet FA today.
I also copied a strength training program for triathletes from the active.com website.
http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/ Then on the right of that page click on Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises.
I am going to try to make myself start strength training again.
Legs First:
Leg Press; 5 sets 15 reps
Leg curls; 5 sets 15 reps
Knee ups 3 sets 15 reps
Toe raises; 3 sets 15 reps
Butt blasters 3 sets 15 reps
Hip spreads 3 sets 15 reps
Hip squeezes 3 sets 15 reps
What You Giving
I suggest you step out on your Porch.
Run away my son. See it all. Oh, See the World!
I walked 10 minutes on the treadmill at the gym, then ran 40 minutes. I hate treadmills! I have two blisters on my toes for some reason. Somehow I guess I run differently on the treadmill than on the road?????
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
then eliptical, bench press, incline press, flys & tricep pull downs.
My chest will be hurting on Saturday!
Interesting read.
Im back into strength at the moment. Noticed when I was doing hi intensity work it was the strength part I was struggling with (and Im definitely no brick shithouse...in fact quite small.)
I did 'Fran' one day
21 thrusters, 21 chins, 15 thrusters,15 chins, 9 and 9 - which with 30kg I can do in just over 5 mins.
Put me up to 60 kg (the recommended weight) and it took nearly 4 mins to do the first set alone and I was busted from then on. This really gave me the shits!!!!!!!!
So from that day on Ive been doing thrusters everyday since and varying the weight between 40 and 50 depending on what I superset it with. Im getting there
If within a month I can do it even close to this chap with 40kg (he's lifting 60) in a month and Id be stoked. But I wont :rolleyes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV6Ea6yoHhw&feature=related
And my workout in about 2 hrs will be more of the same.
What are your goals? i.e. being a body builder type, or just obtaining a certain level of fitness, etc?
Do you also do aerobic exercise?
Good question - I never thought of that. I suppose just to keep a certain level of fitness. No care for massive heavy weights and bulking up.
I get bored laying on a bench pushing out xkg bench press etc. I rather drop the weight and do it on a ball or use cables.
I have been doing a lot of stuffed that involves timing lately (filthy fifties, fran etc) so I suppose in that sense that is a short term goal.
Whilst Im doing a lot more anaerobic at the mo I have and always will do some form of aerobic
squash for 20 minutes by myself again, I REALLY need to find someone to play with!
Then 4x10 of 50# cable rows
4x10 of 35# curls
4x10 of 40# pull-downs
4x10 of 55# shrugs
Got on the eliptcal for 3 minutes between each exercise
It was a decent workout
came here for inspiration..
COME OOOOON :eek:
8 chins
20 sit ups
400mtr run
6 sets
3 x 10 back extensions
10 GOOD minutes stretching
hope you yelled that with the requisite leyton salute.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
mandatory!!
although it should be c'monnnnnnn
yes, might hop on the biike.. depends if ze guys leave the exercise room :eek:
I ran 5.33 miles yesterday, but oh so slow. My body was not cooperating.
I am vowing that once the election is over, weight training will start. Here is an article about endurance sports and strength training. It lists four types of endurance sports participants that benefit from strength training. I meet three of the four (I'm not skinny). I have poor upper body strength, I am a weak cyclist, and I have muscular imbalance (I have scoliosis).
click on the "Weight Room or No Weight Room" on the right of the below link.
http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/