The Do You Work Out Zone

Gemme · 08-12-2012, 08:34 AM

I changed gyms. The new one is closer to the house and we can take Baby Luv there. She's actually old enough to walk on the treadmill or ride the bikes! That was a major bonus for us. They also have a designated kid area where she can do homework and keep an eye on us using the surveillance system, which makes us all more comfy.

We'll hit it hard the next day or so while I have a day off and I'll hopefully have more positive news to report.

stephfromMIT · 08-13-2012, 07:14 AM

I've been an avid weightlifter for years. My top lifts are:

Bench:450 (20 reps)
Squat:670 (10 reps)
Deadlift:915 (5 reps)

Kobi · 08-14-2012, 09:33 AM

Is anyone familiar with the KoKo fitness system? Is supposed to be a different kind of gym with personalized, computer programmed regimes designed to increased lean muscle in a mere 30 minutes a day.

NJFemmie · 08-14-2012, 10:16 AM

I've got a few machines down in the basement - mostly cardio, but I also do resistance band training. I am thinking about stepping it up a notch and hitting the gym for more serious weight training and muscle sculpture. I used to be a powerhouse back in the day, would like to get a fraction of that back if I could

Mister Bent · 08-14-2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephfromMIT

I've been an avid weightlifter for years. My top lifts are:

Bench:450 (20 reps)
Squat:670 (10 reps)
Deadlift:915 (5 reps)

My girlfriend, also an avid powerlifter, thought this was remarkable.

Do you mean you can lift that total amount over that many reps?

This is incredible. You've managed to break every single women's powerlifting world record (in all weight classes), and quite a few men's records, as well.

Angeltoes · 08-14-2012, 12:02 PM

I can bench about 80lbs which is just sad and that's why I don't do it in public. I run 2 mi in the morning and swim and play a little tennis in the summer. My diet is generally good though I slide for a couple days a month. I'd love to work out at home because I'm not too keen on the idea of going to a gym. I seriously need upper body strength.

Edit: Okay that was a couple of years ago. I probably can't even bench that much now.

Ginger · 08-14-2012, 01:20 PM

I'm on vacation at a resort in Vermont: biking, working out in the fitness room, laps in heated swimming pools, zip lining, hiking. Yeah, I'm in the work out zone!!!

Rockinonahigh · 08-14-2012, 02:00 PM

Unfortunatly I can't lift or bench press near as much as I use to because of back and shoulder injuries,it took forever for me to get over the fact I couldnt lift like I wanted to.Finaly a personal trainer at the fitness club convenced me I could still build muscel and strenth by lifting less but do more reps,depending on the day I can bench 50 pounds in sets of ten for times,any more than that I tend to pop my shoulder out and that takes weeks to heal.I have lately snuck more weight on the bar when I am lifting and once and a while I can reach the 100 pound mark,but again the price I pay if something pops out isnt worth the pain.On leg presses I am good at 200 and proll can do more if I tryed.All in all I get the work out done,onething for shure it's better than not doing any at all.

08-14-2012, 05:35 PM

A nice easy 12/13mile ride...on road, cranking out big gears. Beat my St.Annes return trip time by 5 minutes.

:insert road bike smiley here:

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr...&z=12&lci=bike

alexri · 08-14-2012, 07:32 PM

Resting up for the Rock N Roll Providence Half Marathon this Sunday. Then I don't have another race until the Applecrest Half Marathon on Labor Day weekend in Sept.

stephfromMIT · 08-14-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Bent

My girlfriend, also an avid powerlifter, thought this was remarkable.

Do you mean you can lift that total amount over that many reps?

This is incredible. You've managed to break every single women's powerlifting world record (in all weight classes), and quite a few men's records, as well.

I do the weight listed per rep, for the # of reps listed. When people see me in the gym, they assume I'm a competive body-builder. They're shocked to learn that I'm just a gym rat, and EVEN more shocked I'm female.

PS: I'm 6'1 225 VERY muscular.

Glenn · 08-14-2012, 09:10 PM

Dayyyum Steph... pics?

sylvie · 11-05-2012, 11:39 AM

i fell off track awhile..
Slowly been picking myself back up and ready to throw myself in the mix.
i need to get back at the gym, #1. And also need to really start using my gym equipment right here at home. It's convenient on days i am balancing work hours and school hours.

When i stopped exercising, it's amazing the difference i felt in my body.
i felt so sluggish and that feeling grew daily... i missed my energy very much, so it's good that is coming back!

Abs & arms especially, are a big focus for me for the next while..
And some cardio for at least 30 minutes a day.

Linus · 11-05-2012, 11:42 AM

Anyone done P90X or Insanity programs? I've restarted with my personal trainer (3 times/week) but I find that her workouts are ok but I want to add more to get more. I've been intrigued by these programs (and know that I should do them at my own pace and not necessarily at their pace when starting out)

08-14-2012, 09:33 AM	#3
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08-12-2012, 08:34 AM	#1
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08-13-2012, 07:14 AM	#2
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08-14-2012, 05:35 PM	#9
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