Exercise Log
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I was trying to exercise on and off last year, and currently I am making a better effort. My parents have this old exercise bike (it might be as old or older than me) that I try to use for 30 minutes every day. And every 3 days I do some weight lighting and some other exercises with an old Total Gym 1000 that--I'm guessing--my dad bought years ago. And also situps.
I also try to do some stretches/yoga every day. Last year I was doing it everyday, mainly before bed to help calm me down so I could sleep better. I stopped doing that for about a month, but I'm trying to do it every day again.
And I've been eating much better since early last year.
I also try to do some stretches/yoga every day. Last year I was doing it everyday, mainly before bed to help calm me down so I could sleep better. I stopped doing that for about a month, but I'm trying to do it every day again.
And I've been eating much better since early last year.
jonas89
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Mondays 1/2 hour cardio then I take just the chest and back work out.
Wednesday 1/2 hour cardio then It's legs
Friday 1/2 hour then it's shoulders and arms
Sundays its a 1 hour cardio that is like running/biking or blend of many cardio exercises
also I wanted to point on this guy if that haven't been set out here already
Scooby's Workshop | Home Fitness & Bodybuilding Workouts
lots of info there and he has also full of youtube vids
Wednesday 1/2 hour cardio then It's legs
Friday 1/2 hour then it's shoulders and arms
Sundays its a 1 hour cardio that is like running/biking or blend of many cardio exercises
also I wanted to point on this guy if that haven't been set out here already
Scooby's Workshop | Home Fitness & Bodybuilding Workouts
lots of info there and he has also full of youtube vids
KiaKaha
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I just thought I would post this video I found from Jonas's ^^ link for anyone that may have weight issues or is looking for beginners guide to a healthier lifestyle. I thought the advice was very clear and helpful. He also has a sense of humour. Its about training to get a six pack (which I dont have yet...) but it encompasses a lot more than just that. Very useful I thought... Anyway...just throwing it out there....
6 pack abs fast! - YouTube
yet...) but it encompasses a lot more than just that. Very useful I thought... Anyway...just throwing it out there....6 pack abs fast! - YouTube
OceanMist
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I've looked in to the group runs, and they have this group run thing that meets every wednesday and sunday in my city. These guys seem like they may be close to my age. I have been avoiding it because I'm afraid, but I'm starting to consider it because it may be a way to get myself around people.
I'm starting to see what I'm afraid of. Off the top of my head I recognize that I'm afraid of the shame, awkwardness, and making others uncomfortable by my shyness and not talking. I'm afraid of being the loser of the group, I think.
I have an injury too, which makes me hesitant.
I'm starting to see what I'm afraid of. Off the top of my head I recognize that I'm afraid of the shame, awkwardness, and making others uncomfortable by my shyness and not talking. I'm afraid of being the loser of the group, I think.
I have an injury too, which makes me hesitant.
jonas89
Well-known member
I just thought I would post this video I found from Jonas's ^^ link for anyone that may have weight issues or is looking for beginners guide to a healthier lifestyle. I thought the advice was very clear and helpful. He also has a sense of humour. Its about training to get a six pack (which I dont have
6 pack abs fast! - YouTube
he's a genius this man, a lot of stuff that I didn't even know that he's pointing out even tho I have been training for some time.
Does any body know if its true that walking is better for weight loss than running? I love running, but I haven't done it in about 6 months and I need to lose a little bit, So i'm not sure whether to go straight back into it? Should I maybe build up to it gradually by walking loads?
jonas89
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well walking definitely helps as long as the heart rate is around 120 - 130, but if you haven't take a run in a long time I would personally suggest that starting by walking at least 30min on everyday and then after a while you could be starting adding running in to it. Just have to remember to rest your feet well when you're running much otherwise medial tibial stress syndrome can take place.
And then it's nutrition of course that plays one of the biggest part for weight gain or losing weight.
Livingthequestions
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Exercise does amaazing things for me. I love the endorphins from weightlifting, and running has turned out to be a great method for exposure therapy. Ex: I'm terrified of crossing crosswalks, so I started running and confronting that fear. Helped a lot!
OceanMist
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12:35 2 mile run today. Unbelievable. Knocked off 26 seconds. I bet I don't do that kind of margin slicing again.
Pain in right calf for the first mile and a half, may of helped me? Maybe made me speed up to get the run over with.
There is a big race on St. Patty's weekend that I'm training for, but I don't know if I'll run in it. I still have that injury and it always seems to pop up. Oh well, I'll see how the next month goes.
Pain in right calf for the first mile and a half, may of helped me? Maybe made me speed up to get the run over with.
There is a big race on St. Patty's weekend that I'm training for, but I don't know if I'll run in it. I still have that injury and it always seems to pop up. Oh well, I'll see how the next month goes.
Piece_By_Piece
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I play ITG (In The Groove) every second day and I use the fitness mode to see how many calories I burn It's the best way to burn calories for me. Usually I play for an hour at least. Dancing really makes you sweat! It's great fun. Also you get better with regular training and it's really rewarding to beat your previous high scores. That way you can challenge yourself. I recommend it!
It's the best way to burn calories for me. Usually I play for an hour at least. Dancing really makes you sweat! It's great fun. Also you get better with regular training and it's really rewarding to beat your previous high scores. That way you can challenge yourself. I recommend it!
KiaKaha
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Holy crap thats a lot. You must be the fittest man alive. I wish I could do that - I can cycle but running has always been a weakness for me - I am trying to get better.
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OceanMist
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That's just my style. I believe a person must practice how they run in races so they can get in the habit of race-running speed.
I'm nowhere near as good as Steve Prefontaine was, but he once said, "The only way I know how to run is all out."
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As for today, 2 mile run again. Time: 12:31
Note: On last turn thought I saw 1200 but it was really 1100. Not sure if slowing down helped or hurt me. Just got a new digital watch. It's awesome.
Good luck on that 30km run Kiwong. You are a strong animal if you are running that far. I could never do that.