Fitness Thread
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Quote: Dissimulation
Hard work always pays off
I've done a fair few sit-ups tonight; gonna do them every day now, it's easy enough on the rug while TV adverts are on or whatever.
I'm also going to be doing the dishes every night, but that's part of a different conversation entirely.
An hour and 10 minutes of 6-a-side football for me, tonight.
I say 6-a-side; what with the footie on TV, 2 lads working out of town and the p*ssing rain, we just about scraped together a 4 against 3.
It was a cracking game and an even better work-out. 3/4 of a mile jog back to mine afterwards without even feeling slightly uncomfortable. Pleased as f*ck with how much fitter I'm getting.
Hard work always pays off
I've done a fair few sit-ups tonight; gonna do them every day now, it's easy enough on the rug while TV adverts are on or whatever.
I'm also going to be doing the dishes every night, but that's part of a different conversation entirely.
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Quote: Squirrell_of_Doom
Definitely. Or better yet, whack some decent tracks on an mp3 player if you feel like heading out onto the streets.
Quote: DissimulationQuote: Squirrell_of_DoomRight, im gonna force myself to go running tomorrow after lectures.
Or would it be better if went on the cross trainer to begin with?
Im so out of the loop on cardio - i used to do exercise bike for about 40 minutes, but the bike here is f*cking dreadful.
Unless you've got problems with your knees or ankles, I wouldn't start with the cross-trainer. Get some decent running shoes and go for it mate.
The hardest bit is to haul a*s out the door. The rest is easy and a lot less boring.
Even better, the on-site gym is fitting a TV and hifi soon. I run and cycle alot further when not bored out of my skull from staring at a wall.
Definitely. Or better yet, whack some decent tracks on an mp3 player if you feel like heading out onto the streets.
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Quote: Dissimulation
No headphones at the moment. Only pair i've got are back in Leeds, and even then they're the big DJ type ones.
Quote: Squirrell_of_DoomQuote: DissimulationQuote: Squirrell_of_DoomRight, im gonna force myself to go running tomorrow after lectures.
Or would it be better if went on the cross trainer to begin with?
Im so out of the loop on cardio - i used to do exercise bike for about 40 minutes, but the bike here is f*cking dreadful.
Unless you've got problems with your knees or ankles, I wouldn't start with the cross-trainer. Get some decent running shoes and go for it mate.
The hardest bit is to haul a*s out the door. The rest is easy and a lot less boring.
Even better, the on-site gym is fitting a TV and hifi soon. I run and cycle alot further when not bored out of my skull from staring at a wall.
Definitely. Or better yet, whack some decent tracks on an mp3 player if you feel like heading out onto the streets.
No headphones at the moment. Only pair i've got are back in Leeds, and even then they're the big DJ type ones.
If anyone feels unfit and wants a challenge..
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=30
30 minutes is roughly 5k at a steady jogging pace.
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=30
30 minutes is roughly 5k at a steady jogging pace.
Quote: Squirrell_of_Doom
12 minutes is not a bad start after 25 mins on the weights. Personally, I'd listen to your body. If you feel like you could push a bit further with the running, go for it. Obviously don't overdo it at the same time, but it's always good to take it as close to your limit as you can.
Did 25 minutes of steady weights today and 12 minutes running (8 on cross trainer, 4 on treadmill). Felt good afterwards and could have done more running, but i want to stick to only having a small increase per day.
12 minutes is not a bad start after 25 mins on the weights. Personally, I'd listen to your body. If you feel like you could push a bit further with the running, go for it. Obviously don't overdo it at the same time, but it's always good to take it as close to your limit as you can.
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Quote: Dissimulation
Yeah, good point. I don't know why, but i had loads of energy. Still have too. Tempting to go back down to the gym (its 24hr) and have another go haha.
Quote: Squirrell_of_DoomDid 25 minutes of steady weights today and 12 minutes running (8 on cross trainer, 4 on treadmill). Felt good afterwards and could have done more running, but i want to stick to only having a small increase per day.
12 minutes is not a bad start after 25 mins on the weights. Personally, I'd listen to your body. If you feel like you could push a bit further with the running, go for it. Obviously don't overdo it at the same time, but it's always good to take it as close to your limit as you can.
Yeah, good point. I don't know why, but i had loads of energy. Still have too. Tempting to go back down to the gym (its 24hr) and have another go haha.
Quote: Lemony_Zester
Change clases, nobody should be chucked in at the deep end like that.
You'll end up with sh*tty technique and injuries.
Beware of dolly-dinkle studios who don't treat older beginners seriously and will take your money for rubbish tuition.
I went to beginners' ballet yesterday. So much for "beginners,'" they're starting us at grade 4 which is no good if you know nothing of the terms they're using.
I wish they had a gymnastics group that I could go to
Change clases, nobody should be chucked in at the deep end like that.
You'll end up with sh*tty technique and injuries.
Beware of dolly-dinkle studios who don't treat older beginners seriously and will take your money for rubbish tuition.
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Quote: farmer_jack
I'm the same. I love strong green tea. I like to let it cool for about 10 minutes then drink the whole mug in 2 mouthfuls.
I think green tea is really nice; the stronger the better as well. I'm completely in the minority with that.
I'm the same. I love strong green tea. I like to let it cool for about 10 minutes then drink the whole mug in 2 mouthfuls.
I'm gonna have to build up my reps doing regular push-ups before attempted those, methinks. There's some useful videos there.
Didn't do the whole 10 mile circuit today because I wanted to be back in time to watch United on Setanta. Did another 5k run in just under 30 minutes, which is still nowhere near as fast as I would like. Admittedly, I probably tired myself because I always try and run the 1st mile and a half within the PJFT for the Navy. Today I actually nailed it, bang on 12 minutes, which I'm pretty pleased with. The PJFT is 12:48 and once in, for over 25's you then have to get it down to 11:38 which I could probably do now if I really pushed it.
That's bare minimum and ideally I want to try and do it around 10 minutes, so I'm gonna have to start adding speedwork to my regime soon I reckon.
Didn't do the whole 10 mile circuit today because I wanted to be back in time to watch United on Setanta. Did another 5k run in just under 30 minutes, which is still nowhere near as fast as I would like. Admittedly, I probably tired myself because I always try and run the 1st mile and a half within the PJFT for the Navy. Today I actually nailed it, bang on 12 minutes, which I'm pretty pleased with. The PJFT is 12:48 and once in, for over 25's you then have to get it down to 11:38 which I could probably do now if I really pushed it.
That's bare minimum and ideally I want to try and do it around 10 minutes, so I'm gonna have to start adding speedwork to my regime soon I reckon.
Haha 'cowboy wreckhead' ace. I wish I loved it as well. I'm not really built for distance running to be honest. It's no excuse, mind. I might as well do a picture update; the past few weeks I've rested a lot more in between sessions, concentrated on form and squeezing the contraction, and I think I'm slowly but surely getting there. I reckon by around Christmas I'll be at my ideal shape.
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