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[Ballstater98]

Did some snow shoveling to tidy things up a bit before the next snow shower. I'm going to say that counts for cardio and weights for today.

 

[MCgrease08]

Played some raquetball today with 96firephoenix. He beat me in all three games, but I used muscles I hadn't used in quite a while.

 

[Sylvain]

Did some snow shoveling to tidy things up a bit before the next snow shower. I'm going to say that counts for cardio and weights for today.

It does!

 

[atvdave]

Played some raquetball today with 96firephoenix. He beat me in all three games, but I used muscles I hadn't used in quite a while.

Raquetball is fun... stick with what you like to do. I you played for around 1 hour you burned a extra 600 calories.

 

[CitiusFortius]

Good to hear some stories of success. I feel like I've been stuck taking 2 steps forward, 1 step back.

I've been more active, getting up early to stretch and do some push ups. I've also been walking 1-2 miles a day on my lunch break (even in the bitter cold). The problem is getting to the gym consistently after work.

I've only been averaging 2-3 days a week, and when I get there I don't seem to have a plan, so I sort of float around and wind up riding the bike.

I've also been eating better during the week, but weekends have been tough.

The good news is, I see where my weak spots are, so I can work on them. I also plan to start a weightlifting schedule, so I have a plan when I hit the gym. Now I just need to get past the intimidation factor of the free weights and the huge dudes using them.

Does your gym have personal trainers? I'd recommend buying 3 half hour sessions. It'll give you a good feel for what a complete workout is. Then ask for a work out plan that you can do on your own. The trainers at my gym do that all the time, good luck!

 

[MCgrease08]

Raquetball is fun... stick with what you like to do. I you played for around 1 hour you burned a extra 600 calories.

I used to play all the time in college. Probably 3 times a week. That was 13 years ago though.

 

[atvdave]

I used to play all the time in college. Probably 3 times a week. That was 13 years ago though.

I played a lot back in the 80's, and hand ball too. I'm just happy my wife got me off my ass and back to being active. I feel a lot better now.

 

[copperhead-1911]

First time I had seen the thread.

Ok I used to lift weights with football then really got into weightlifting. When i was in high school i was overweight. I lost weight after my first break up and then discoverd i gained muscle pretty well. got into rodeo in college and was too tired to bodybuild after roping calves and wrestling steers. So that was 1997 the last time I seriously weight lifted. I got back into it in may of this year. I was 360lbs when I started and could bench about 250. I how weight 323 and everyone notices i lost weight but dont know my bodyfat percent. I have my bench running about 305 now.

With all the crap going on i figure in addition to shooting and prepping being in good shape ( for the shape i am in is important) I have not totally changed my diet. I still eat pizza and mcdonalds. I cut out candy, cakes and so forth except ocassioanlly. I do drink two protein shakes per day that help.

 

[Ballstater98]

Cardio, abs, and shoulders today. Going to push myself tomorrow: Massage Wednesday!

 

[Ballstater98]

Cardio, chest, and core today. Went the extra mile today. It's amazing what eye candy allows your body to do!

 

[Sylvain]

Cardio, chest, and core today. Went the extra mile today. It's amazing what eye candy allows your body to do!

Hot guys at the gym, huh?

 

[Ballstater98]

If that's your idea of eye candy, that's all you.

 

[littletommy]

Myself and the lovely Mrs. Littletommy registered for our first 5K, which takes place mid April here in Southern Indiana. Hopefully the weather breaks by then. The one we're doing is part road, part trail, which is similar to the 5K route we have marked out here by the house, so I'm not looking for too much problem in doing it, just would like to get out and do some outdoor running/walking beforehand.

I also cut some thick wall aluminum tubing at work and built a small but very stable contraption to do dips on, so I can now do my normal amount of those at work, and free up home time to do more pushups.

 

[Ballstater98]

Massage yesterday added with the day off from excercising today. Viva recovery and rest day!

 

[littletommy]

I did about .75 of a mile this morning in the snow. I wanted to get a few pics and also try out a few new items I've picked up lately, so I headed down the river trail, no other people tracks, but lot's of deer and rabbit tracks. I'll post my gear reviews over in the "what have you done this week to prep" thread.

 

[jagee]

Been fighting a cold this week, haven't gone to the gym at all. I'm really going to feel it when I go back next week.

 

[Sylvain]

Anyone using those kind of pushups handles?
Any benefit over doing them without the handles?

I heard I it's better for your wrist but since I can do pushups on my fists I dont see the point.

 

[Ballstater98]

My brother-in-law has had a set for a couple years. His physique is not near this guy's. He said he liked them. I tried them. I was not impressed. It was awkward with the twisting and I really didn't twist that much. It was kind of jerky in the twist too. Plus, all the pressure on your hand rests solely over the handles as compared to spread out. They are an odd size and do not break down either. If wrist problems are the main thing, I'd just spend $ on some wrist straps to brace your wrists.

 

[Sylvain]

My brother-in-law has had a set for a couple years. His physique is not near this guy's. He said he liked them. I tried them. I was not impressed. It was awkward with the twisting and I really didn't twist that much. It was kind of jerky in the twist too. Plus, all the pressure on your hand rests solely over the handles as compared to spread out. They are an odd size and do not break down either. If wrist problems are the main thing, I'd just spend $ on some wrist straps to brace your wrists.

I think some handles also allow you to go down farther and have a greater range of motion.Not sure.
Looks to me like a good excuse not to do your pushups when you dont have the handles with you.

The beauty of pushups if that you can do them anywhere even when you're away from any gym equipement.

 

[DanSwanky]

I think some handles also allow you to go down farther and have a greater range of motion.Not sure.
Looks to me like a good excuse not to do your pushups when you dont have the handles with you.

The beauty of pushups if that you can do them anywhere even when you're away from any gym equipement.

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