Exercise Log

I'm pretty lazy. I need to start a regular exercise routine. I basically just go running every few weekends. Do some crunches every so often and lift some of the weights I have. But my favorite is hitting the punching bag I have. A great workout and a fine way to get rid of any aggression. I just need to be way more consistent.

Barry1979 said:

This may sound dumb but do any of you bike riders ride your Bikes in the winter time? I was thinking about buying one to ride this winter, i have not owned a Bike in many many years. But i figured getting on the treadmill everyday in the winter becomes quite boring so i want to try a Bike out!

thoughts???

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I'll be riding my bike in the winter. I have a exercise bike I use but I find it quite boring. At least when your out cycling/running you have different scenery to keep your mind busy
The winter here isn't too bad but its almost always raining. Its pretty much essential to get some decent cycling clothes. They'll keep you warm and dry.
Its not much fun coming back cold, wet and feeling like shit.

Exercise : Normally do around 12miles cycling daily along with either walking or running. I prefer to do it everyday then it becomes routine. Id find it much harder to get motivated if I only did 3/4days per week.

I ride all year round in any weather. I particularly like it when its raining hard. As long as you have some good thermal / waterproof gear it's fine. Most of my routes are mostly off road so that helps. You just have to be careful when its icy.

Bike riding sounds like fun. Plus it's another reason to go outside. I haven't done it since I was a kid though. What kind of attire do you normally wear for summer?

In summer I usually wear some light trousers and a t-shirt. I usually take a jumper and a waterproof jacket.

It is good fun and you can be as sociable with people along the way as you want to be, which is good. Although I usually speed past people as fast as possible.

I found it only took a few short rides to get back into it again. It doesn't take that long for the leg aches to stop happening after rides either.

I wear Jean shorts & sleeveless t-shirts alot..& my IronMan shades ...& sunscreen of course.

22nd January 2011

Bicycle ride 60.15 km 02:00 30.1km/h pace:
Was group captain for Group B+ so held back a little to make sure everyone was together at the regroup points.

Just signed up for my first triathlon at Point Walter on Australia Day (26/01/11), doing the Fun Tri (400m, 14k, 3k). Had to do triathlon eventually and I guess the time is now!

P90X Ab Ripper X 00:15

*Note: Yes I am aware that I am resurrecting an old thread.

I just jogged 10 min. (on the wii fitt)
I've kickboxed 30 min. (with my wii fitt personal coach:

Last September I started cycling from home to work sometimes, and in November I bought a new race bike (a cyclocross bike to be precise). Before that I was still riding my old bicycle back from when I was 12.

Yesterday: Cycled to work and back home. The distance is about 52 km one way. In the morning I had a punctured tire for the first time with the new bike, so I lost a lot of time changing it. In the night I did it in about 2h and 20 minutes, but it was raining and partly along dark roads. My best time so far was 2 hours and 5 minutes, but that was with heavy wind from the back.

Today: Took my bicycle for a ride to the bicycle repair shop, about 10 km away, to get some spare tires and an extra lock. After 2 km I tried to overtake a slow old lady, who was on the cycling lane in front of me, by passing on the main road. When passing the border of the cycling path again I slipped and fell flat on the road. That's the first time I really fell with my race bike. Luckily the lady could stop in time, and besides a bruised knee and hand I'm still ok. I was close to the house of a family member, where I could wash and disinfect my hands. The steer was seriously bent though. I could still continue to the shop, and the repair man says he can still fix the steer, and I left it there for a check-up. I think that was enough exercise for today.

For the next weeks, I plan to go 4 to 5 times a week, and my goal is to be able to do the route I take in less than 2 hours, without taking too many risks in traffic.

At work I found out some other people cycle in their spare time, which gives me a good topic for conversation with them.

I like this idea OK going to the gym today before work. I'll be back to log in what I do later on today.
BTW does anyone use P90X? I heard it was a good workout but I haven't brought myself to get it yet.

It's possible I'd be dead right now if i never exercised. My problem right now is I have a huge problem with my shin. My shin muscle in one of my legs got torn 1 year and a half ago and it's still bothering me. I've been trying to stretch it and strengthen it and I have managed to do that to certain point, but it's still bothering me, especially when i jog. I'm praying that it will heal because jogging is a huge part for me with minimizing depression.

exercise logs, USMC style:

Ok... today
abs and 1 mile run for 1/2 an hour
calorie count: 766 (of fruits, veggies and chicken)

...wow I feel really good after working out. I made a log on powerpoint, that way I can keep up with it without posting 500 posts on here a day lol

Lap Swimming:
Roughly 1500 m in 01:00

There's good days and there's bad days, I would say today was a bad day. Wish I was consistant in the pool. Not sure how many laps, couldn't keep count. But atleast I got out there right?

40 minute pool jog. 25 days back still sore can't run.

bsebring said:

I like this idea OK going to the gym today before work. I'll be back to log in what I do later on today.
BTW does anyone use P90X? I heard it was a good workout but I haven't brought myself to get it yet.

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I heard good things about P90X but I'm still skeptical. I have tried P90X Ab Ripper exercises and find it good, no apparatus required and takes 15 minutes. Feel a good burn for a day or 2 Be interested to hear what the other exercises are like.

Sunday 23rd January

Type: Bike ride
Distance:29.18 km
Time: 00:55
Speed: 31.7km/h

Gave the bike a clean and lube and decided to ride to make sure she still changes gears properly. The ride ended up being a mini time trial hehe. Was an out and back ride, averaged 29.6 km/h out bound and 36.25 km/h on the way back, love tail wind!

Week Summary

bsebring said:

Ok... today
abs and 1 mile run for 1/2 an hour
calorie count: 766 (of fruits, veggies and chicken)

...wow I feel really good after working out. I made a log on powerpoint, that way I can keep up with it without posting 500 posts on here a day lol

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wait you're saying you only ate 766 calories in one day? That's pretty low be careful!

It's downright dangerous and unhealthy. It will slow down your metabolism, make you weak and prevent vital organs from functioning properly.

Avoid refined carbs and eat more proteins and healthy fats. This has done wonders for me.

I am going to start lifting weights again,not for cosmetic reasons,nor performance reasons,but it used to be a hobby of mine,today was squat day,wont post the weights I squated because I am very weak doing them::,mostly because I dont have a squat rack,my routine looks like this

Deadlift
Bent Over Row
Pinch Grip
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Dumbell Bench Presss
Military Press
Russian Twist
Reverse Wrist Curl
Gripper
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Squat
Front Squat
Ab Wheel Rollout
Holding Grip

I want to add two more exercises,but it will be unbalanced and to many exercises,wont be able to complete,one week I lift weights,the other I go to the boxing gym,havent been there in a couple weeks,its to cold and I am to lazy,but next week I will go back,hopefully I can make a habit,the only problem I have is that when I do a lot of physical things I dont have the desire to study and vice versa,which explains a lot of things.