The Do You Work Out Zone

Jet · 06-19-2010, 10:56 AM

I hate cardio.

BornBronson · 07-19-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet

I hate cardio.

That's the best part for me.Jumping on the indoor bike and riding it for an hour a day.Keeps you tight.I throw around my 100lb barbell when I don't have a lot of time for a real workout.When I do have time I will hit every muscle group from Monday through Friday with no days off.I have been lifting weights since I was 12 years old.I have tried stopping my exercise routine many times in the past due to long work days or an illness but it's like my body needs it and I will actually go through withdrawals if I don't lift something heavy like a couple of 50lb dumbbells.I usually go slow and burn-in each rep.I don't go more than 4 sets for each muscle group and never more than 12 reps in each set.I like free weights the best but will use cables for my back routine.My legs are my weakest link so I do lots of lunges and leg extensions and curls to keep them strong.I prefer sumo squats to regular barbell squats using a free weight.I can easily spend up to 3 hours in the gym but found 2 hours a day is plenty of workout for me.I seem to have tons of energy between 9am-12noon..why? it beats me.

Good read and now it's mimi time.

Jet · 07-19-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BornBronson

That's the best part for me.Jumping on the indoor bike and riding it for an hour a day.Keeps you tight.I throw around my 100lb barbell when I don't have a lot of time for a real workout.When I do have time I will hit every muscle group from Monday through Friday with no days off.I have been lifting weights since I was 12 years old.I have tried stopping my exercise routine many times in the past due to long work days or an illness but it's like my body needs it and I will actually go through withdrawals if I don't lift something heavy like a couple of 50lb dumbbells.I usually go slow and burn-in each rep.I don't go more than 4 sets for each muscle group and never more than 12 reps in each set.I like free weights the best but will use cables for my back routine.My legs are my weakest link so I do lots of lunges and leg extensions and curls to keep them strong.I prefer sumo squats to regular barbell squats using a free weight.I can easily spend up to 3 hours in the gym but found 2 hours a day is plenty of workout for me.I seem to have tons of energy between 9am-12noon..why? it beats me.

Good read and now it's mimi time.

Golly gee. I wish I was as quintessential.

Linus · 07-20-2010, 05:44 AM

Welp. I've been doing the Couch-to-5K app (C25K) and running every other day. I recently got Five Fingers KSO Trek shoes so I get a near barefoot running experience (use more muscles to do the cardio). I'm holding off on the weight/P90X stuff until I get more room (with the packing/moving I have boxes everywhere

)

Hopefully once I'm in L.A. I'll be able to do this better (P90X)

shadows papa · 07-20-2010, 06:08 AM

Hey Linus let me know how those shoes work for you. I have been contemplating getting closer to a barefoot type of running shoe. I am currently exercising my brain a LOT more than my body. I am just in a holding pattern with working out during this school year. I did enter a 4 mile run for the end of July because I'm jonesing for an event T-shirt.. I'm just trying to stay active by riding my mountain bike at least once a week,running a couple of times a week and this week's project is taking a study break every 30 minutes and doing 10 pushups.Anything to move and stay active! Shad

Linus · 07-20-2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shadows papa

Hey Linus let me know how those shoes work for you. I have been contemplating getting closer to a barefoot type of running shoe. I am currently exercising my brain a LOT more than my body. I am just in a holding pattern with working out during this school year. I did enter a 4 mile run for the end of July because I'm jonesing for an event T-shirt.. I'm just trying to stay active by riding my mountain bike at least once a week,running a couple of times a week and this week's project is taking a study break every 30 minutes and doing 10 pushups.Anything to move and stay active! Shad

They have been pretty good thus far. You have to change the way you run. With regular running shoes heel strike is more common but when running with these you have to try to avoid that (since I tend to do that, I've been running more on the balls of my feet; see their Running FAQ here). My recovery is better and I'm burning a lot more than I thought I would (40 min run/walk combo is burning 500 calories based on my Body Bugg).

itsagrrl · 07-20-2010, 07:31 AM

I was never much of a person to work out. With my family's heart health history, I was feeling like I needed to seriously consider some cardio. At the recommendation of a coworker and friend I started taking Zumba. I never could get into the stationary bike or anything for more than about 20 minutes, but Zumba made the hour fly by because it's mostly like dancing which in my younger days I closed down many a club doing without a second thought. After a year or so of going regularly then dropping off, I got certified to teach (at the recommendation of my instructor and a few classmates) and for the past year have been teaching and loving it. Anyone else out there ever make up dance routines with your friends in jr. high? That's pretty much the gist of it. I would highly recommend it to anyone else out there who likes to shake her grove thing, but isn't so hot on the cardio machines.

Jet · 07-20-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linus

They have been pretty good thus far. You have to change the way you run. With regular running shoes heel strike is more common but when running with these you have to try to avoid that (since I tend to do that, I've been running more on the balls of my feet; see their Running FAQ here). My recovery is better and I'm burning a lot more than I thought I would (40 min run/walk combo is burning 500 calories based on my Body Bugg).

You're going to love P90x

pinkgeek · 07-21-2010, 01:29 PM

So after taking oh so long off (aka being a lazy toad) I've finally found my mojo again and it's taken me in a fun new totally competition-less direction - dance!

I've gone back to ballet 2x's a week and belly dance 3x's a week. I'm having a blast and shedding the fluff of being lazy. I've also added pilates 3x's a week.

I'm not sure if my knees will ever let me get back into endurance sports again, but if so, it'll be outrigger canoeing.

Here's to finding balance again..

Jet · 07-29-2010, 05:45 PM

Luv P90X...............

tazz · 07-31-2010, 12:47 AM

my deal is now i workout with this couple i know of at my gym. 4 times a week. and am now even fixin for a racing swimsuit (thank you shadows papa for your suggestion).
i still do my warm up before i hit the weights. pushups, mountain climbers, lay down bicycle, and jump squats.

i am now a solid 130 lbs.

my work schedule has also changed (i stock shelves in the grocery dept. ~ no more cashiering). i work all nights now, so my workout regime will be more structured.

am looking for new workout shoes and work shoes eventually.

any suggestions/advice?

Jet · 07-31-2010, 01:26 AM

I do core synergistics which are exercises that hit core muscles and other muscle groups at the same time. It's work. But very little equipment is needed, you can use bands or weights. Bands are amazing. I dont use them but people who do get great results. As far as abs go, I only do them apart 3 times a week.

07-20-2010, 05:44 AM	#4
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07-20-2010, 06:08 AM	#5
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07-20-2010, 07:31 AM	#7
itsagrrl Junior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 41 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 23 Thanked 70 Times in 21 Posts Rep Power: 429652	Funny thing I was never much of a person to work out. With my family's heart health history, I was feeling like I needed to seriously consider some cardio. At the recommendation of a coworker and friend I started taking Zumba. I never could get into the stationary bike or anything for more than about 20 minutes, but Zumba made the hour fly by because it's mostly like dancing which in my younger days I closed down many a club doing without a second thought. After a year or so of going regularly then dropping off, I got certified to teach (at the recommendation of my instructor and a few classmates) and for the past year have been teaching and loving it. Anyone else out there ever make up dance routines with your friends in jr. high? That's pretty much the gist of it. I would highly recommend it to anyone else out there who likes to shake her grove thing, but isn't so hot on the cardio machines.

07-31-2010, 12:47 AM	#11
tazz Member How Do You Identify?: Athlete/tomboi Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, cutie Relationship Status: Estoy recibiendo cómodo con él Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: you never know where i might end up ;) Posts: 1,365 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,807 Thanked 1,759 Times in 642 Posts Rep Power: 20456639	my deal is now i workout with this couple i know of at my gym. 4 times a week. and am now even fixin for a racing swimsuit (thank you shadows papa for your suggestion). i still do my warm up before i hit the weights. pushups, mountain climbers, lay down bicycle, and jump squats. i am now a solid 130 lbs. my work schedule has also changed (i stock shelves in the grocery dept. ~ no more cashiering). i work all nights now, so my workout regime will be more structured. am looking for new workout shoes and work shoes eventually. any suggestions/advice? __________________ "She walks a different path than some of us, but those on her wavelength enjoy the journey with her." --DLOS

06-19-2010, 10:56 AM	#1
Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	I hate cardio.

07-21-2010, 01:29 PM	#9
pinkgeek Member How Do You Identify?: that grrl Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, grrl, piranha, monkey Relationship Status: captured.... Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 377 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,054 Thanked 1,456 Times in 311 Posts Rep Power: 13998707	So after taking oh so long off (aka being a lazy toad) I've finally found my mojo again and it's taken me in a fun new totally competition-less direction - dance! I've gone back to ballet 2x's a week and belly dance 3x's a week. I'm having a blast and shedding the fluff of being lazy. I've also added pilates 3x's a week. I'm not sure if my knees will ever let me get back into endurance sports again, but if so, it'll be outrigger canoeing. Here's to finding balance again..

07-29-2010, 05:45 PM	#10
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07-31-2010, 01:26 AM	#12
Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	I do core synergistics which are exercises that hit core muscles and other muscle groups at the same time. It's work. But very little equipment is needed, you can use bands or weights. Bands are amazing. I dont use them but people who do get great results. As far as abs go, I only do them apart 3 times a week.