..... but i was wondering how much emphasis everyone on here puts into keeping fit.
Quote from: Abstraction on May 18, 2009, 06:10:54 PM..... but i was wondering how much emphasis everyone on here puts into keeping fit. None, whatsoever.
I go to the gym five days a week in the morning...I do power lifts like dead lifts, power cleans, squats, and benching which are excellent lifts. I have also been taking Kajukenbo two nights a week which is amazing. I did Judo too, but I like Kajukenbo a lot more. By the way, I'm a cop and* my job requires you to be fit!
I'm a Cop and I am because no one else would have me
Quote from: Flash on May 18, 2009, 10:14:37 PMI'm a Cop and I am because no one else would have me [John McClane] ..and that's what makes you that guy..[/John McClane]
I'm struggling with this one at the moment as I have health cr*p which prevents me from getting sweaty as much as I'd like. I used to cycle quite a lot and do lots of physical work like digging and building stuff, but now it's at a minimum and I certainly need to shift a few pounds. I walk most days with my dogs and do whatever else I can on good days. I think swimming is the way forward as it takes the strain off the joints... don't like it much though The first and hardest step is always getting motivated I think.. small steps I guess.
Ok I've just been for a run I know!! 2.5miles in 17m 30s is this good or bad? I felt pretty comfortable for the 2miles but the last half was a bit of a push.....but that could just be because it's my 3rd run in as many months! Should I aim to go quicker or to do the same time but be comfortable all the way round? Advice would be appreciated from you knowledgeable people please
Quote from: Roadie on July 17, 2009, 12:45:39 AMOk I've just been for a run I know!! 2.5miles in 17m 30s is this good or bad? I felt pretty comfortable for the 2miles but the last half was a bit of a push.....but that could just be because it's my 3rd run in as many months! Should I aim to go quicker or to do the same time but be comfortable all the way round? Advice would be appreciated from you knowledgeable people please That's a very respectable time if you've not been running lately mate, but as for what to do next tt depends what your goals are. If you want to run further (trainign for a 10k/marathon etc) then don't worry about upping the speed, stick to what you can do comfortably (you should be able to speak while running without being out of breath) but add 10% onto your distance every week, in small increments if it's possible. When you've hit the distance you want then gradually up the pace. If you want to be faster then just try and cut down the time by x amount each week.Or if you don't care but just want to get better at running then alternate each week, running further, then longer, then further etc. The important thing is progress and consistency, not the amount of progress, if you're adding a small amount a week then you'll had made huge progress in 6 months, the same as any exercise. If you are just running to lose weight and can run that comfortably (no knee pain etc) but have limited time then you might want to try some sprint training. Try lightly jogging for 60 seconds, then sprinting at 90% your full speed for 1 minute, then back to light jogging, alternate between the two for as long as you can handle it. That burns fat off like nothing else, though it's also absolutely shattering.
40 hour a week job, kids, honey do list, and if I start to feel like I haven't done enough yet then I walk to store's or just walk for a break.
Ryan, I couldn't even walk that! Sounds good to me.
By the way, I'm a cop and my job requires you to be fit!
Quote from: Benner on July 17, 2009, 12:18:52 PMRyan, I couldn't even walk that! Sounds good to me.Yeah it's not bad THe funny thing is though, my housemate has been running 3-5k 3 times a week for the past few months and has been doing 8m 30s a mile, so for me to go and do 7m miles with no training really pissed her off oops
Quote from: Roadie on July 17, 2009, 12:24:54 PMQuote from: Benner on July 17, 2009, 12:18:52 PMRyan, I couldn't even walk that! Sounds good to me.Yeah it's not bad THe funny thing is though, my housemate has been running 3-5k 3 times a week for the past few months and has been doing 8m 30s a mile, so for me to go and do 7m miles with no training really pissed her off oops That rather sounds like she hasn't been pushing herself. It's very easy to fall into a routine that feels OK but isn't actually that challenging. As per advice given earlier in this thread she really needs to up her pace or her distance, depending on what she wants. Or she can be happy with her fitness level and stick to what she is doing. Unfortunately my days of running any real distances are somewhat behind me as I have a pair of knees that really object in the strongest possible manner. Good luck with the exercise.