Daily Workouts

[azkcr]

I was talking about going to a kickboxing class with somebody not the regular gym you don't just do a thing or two and bail in a martial arts gym besides not having somebody to go with will cause some not to do it just trying to be helpful

Ya. Going with someone to a class session would help. Not disagreeing with you there. Solid info.
I was just talking about lifting.

 

[CrazedJava]

I was talking about going to a kickboxing class with somebody not the regular gym you don't just do a thing or two and bail in a martial arts gym besides not having somebody to go with will cause some not to do it just trying to be helpful

Yup, too bad you are on the wrong side of town. I'm North Dallas. Got a buddy in Waxahachie but haven't been down there in years. Hope that Double Dave's is still open down there. It isn't Chicago style pizza, but their pizza rolls are worth blowing a diet for.

 

[benenglish]

A "before" picture that demonstrates my belief that I will radically change my body over the next year.

 

[azkcr]

A "before" picture that demonstrates my belief that I will radically change my body over the next year.

You got this!
It's a great journey. And looks like you have a pretty good motivator next to you.

 

[benenglish]

It's a great journey. And looks like you have a pretty good motivator next to you.

If by "pretty good motivator" you mean "she kicks my ass", then, yes, I certainly do.

 

[duckknot]

Carbs are not bad

Oh yes they are! Especially the modern processed ones!

Fat and protein are literally all the body needs to run.....carbs should only come from veggies and such and even then in limited amounts! Kick bread and sugary crap and the health of this nation would skyrocket in a matter of months....*steps down from soapbox*

Last week I was back to eating healthy and I started an internship in a hospital (meaning I went from sedintary to active over night) so I gave myself the week to adjust to being on my feet all day and today I added in the gym....excited to see where I'm at when internship is over in 6 weeks!

 

[TheCytochromeC]

Lost the beard eh Ben? Tell your PT you need to see the proper form for sun salutations, you'll thanks me later.

I did chest yesterday. I've got an exam tomorrow so I may or may not workout before hand. Just depends on how prepared I feel.

 

[benenglish]

Lost the beard eh Ben?

When I retired a few years ago, I figured I'd pick up extra money doing Santa gigs. I have a friend who made a living at that and he was going to show me the ropes. As it turns out the wages aren't worth the trouble so I shaved it all off sometime back.

Tell your PT you need to see the proper form for sun salutations, you'll thanks me later.

I really wish I knew what that meant. I get the impression it's something good.

 

[TheCytochromeC]

I get the impression it's something good.

Really, it depends on the one saluting, but in general "good" is an understatement, magnificent may do it justice.

 

[Koinonia]

Just got back from the Gym. Spent a couple hours there. Did a 10 minute warm up on the exercise bike with lv 12 resistance, and did 3 miles. Went to The first machine, and did7 sets of 12 worked up to 6 45lb plates on each side. Man that was heavy but felt good! then went to the leg press machine, and did 6 sets of 12, worked up to 350lbs. Then to leg extentions, and did 6 sets of 12 worked up to 150 lbs. Calf Extentions, 6 sets of 20, worked up to 150 lbs. Did Bicep Curls (weak upper body, only was doing 30/35 lb weights there.) Then made the way to the other curl machine, and did 80 lbs 12 times, for 6 sets. Then did the 12 minute ab circuit Planet fitness has, and called it a day. >_>

(Edited to add in picture of "the first machine.")

 

[Saltyag2010]

When I retired a few years ago, I figured I'd pick up extra money doing Santa gigs. I have a friend who made a living at that and he was going to show me the ropes. As it turns out the wages aren't worth the trouble so I shaved it all off sometime back.

I really wish I knew what that meant. I get the impression it's something good.

I've got my battle beard rocking
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[benenglish]

Really, it depends on the one saluting, but in general "good" is an understatement, magnificent may do it justice.

I looked it up. No, I don't want to see her doing a proper sun salutation. The little notebook I carry around to record my activities would be insufficient cover for my reaction.

 

[benenglish]

Just got back from the Gym. ...

Wow. If I can achieve half of that a year from now, I'll be thrilled. Respect, as the youngsters say.

 

[duckknot]

Day 2 of operation stop being a lazy fatass complete.....body hurts but it's a good hurt!

 

[cbigclarke]

Just got back from the Gym. Spent a couple hours there. Did a 10 minute warm up on the exercise bike with lv 12 resistance, and did 3 miles. Went to The first machine, and did7 sets of 12 worked up to 6 45lb plates on each side. Man that was heavy but felt good! then went to the leg press machine, and did 6 sets of 12, worked up to 350lbs. Then to leg extentions, and did 6 sets of 12 worked up to 150 lbs. Calf Extentions, 6 sets of 20, worked up to 150 lbs. Did Bicep Curls (weak upper body, only was doing 30/35 lb weights there.) Then made the way to the other curl machine, and did 80 lbs 12 times, for 6 sets. Then did the 12 minute ab circuit Planet fitness has, and called it a day. >_>

The most you should be there is one hour. Anything after that you're taking to much time

 

[Koinonia]

The most you should be there is one hour. Anything after that you're taking to much time

I'm working out with a friend, and we use the same equipment, to get some rest between sets. I find it works well for me, since it gets me off my butt and out of the house and into the gym, so it can't be that bad!

 

[cbigclarke]

There should be a maximum of one minute between sets.

 

[peeps]

The most you should be there is one hour. Anything after that you're taking to much time

I'm working out with a friend, and we use the same equipment, to get some rest between sets. I find it works well for me, since it gets me off my butt and out of the house and into the gym, so it can't be that bad!

There should be a maximum of one minute between sets.

All depends on what you're training for. cbig & koinonia, what's your overall objective? Power, endurance, fat loss, etc?

 

[Saltyag2010]

The most you should be there is one hour. Anything after that you're taking to much time

I disagree. I do at least 45 mins of cardio with 12-15mins of abs every time. I still hit weights for 20-30mins before I finish cardio.

Im not new to working out. I'm just trying to lose mass from earlier gains. If you're trying to bulk up I agree 45-1hr is all you need total but weight loss takes time doing cardio.

 

[CrazedJava]

Here's a good article with some really good points

PJ Lifestyle 3 Great Ways to Waste Time at the Gym

Basically it lists -
Stretching
Warm-ups
Failure to progress

Agree with them all. Even a little progress each week is better than no progress.

I am getting a little concerned though. An exercise that wasn't too bad seems to be getting harder even though I haven't changed the resistance. I've been doing 100lb. leg curls for weeks but the last couple of weeks I seem to be struggling even as I make gains on most of my other exercises. Not sure what is going on but I barely got my 3rd set knocked out today.