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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #30 on: July 17, 2009, 06:45:56 PM
my geek job doesn't require much in the way of exercise, with the exception of when my brother-in-law panic calls me at 8am with the server down...

That explains the recent bike purchase as I'd like to tone up a bit...

for the most part I walk alot around town, or use public transit...
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #31 on: July 17, 2009, 11:40:22 PM
When I retired in 1995 I was 300 pounds - I lost 40 pound over 4 years

18 months ago I became a part time vegetarian - eating meat 3 times a month  ( 10th, 20th, 30th) - causing me to drop 35 more pounds

Now at 225 , last Saturday I started riding my  exercise bike up to an hours a day - 7 days a week

I now have meat once a week, and during the summer salads and fruit smoothies the rest of the time

My goal is 199 pounds by the end of October - at my next physical



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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #32 on: July 18, 2009, 03:49:33 PM
Well i do powerlifting,cycling,boxing and rugby does that count? :D
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #33 on: July 18, 2009, 10:49:03 PM
When I retired in 1995 I was 300 pounds - I lost 40 pound over 4 years

18 months ago I became a part time vegetarian - eating meat 3 times a month  ( 10th, 20th, 30th) - causing me to drop 35 more pounds

Now at 225 , last Saturday I started riding my  exercise bike up to an hours a day - 7 days a week

I now have meat once a week, and during the summer salads and fruit smoothies the rest of the time

My goal is 199 pounds by the end of October - at my next physical




That is fantastic and a very, very realistic goal!  Congrats and let us know. 
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #34 on: July 18, 2009, 10:55:23 PM
Last year I started cycling in ernest.  I started out 2 or 3 days a week 8 to 10 miles.  That quickly built and now I do 4  times a week 20 to 30 miles.  I also ride everywhere I can and when the weather permits.  My job is pretty physical and I'm constantly running around.  I don't have the time nor the patience for the gym so I'm starting the 100 push ups program as soon as my dr clears my shoulder (patient ripped my rotator cuff last year).  I'm also thinking of starting running again since I've managed to drop so much weight and my poor, abused, twice operated on knee might just like me better now.  I'm at 168 lbs right now (I can't believe I just admited that) and I want to be 150 by November.  The problem is that I lost most of the readily available fat that I could lose and now I'm trying to add muscle while losing that last little bit of flab...it's a tough battle but I'm determined.  :)  I'm also hoping that next year I can start doing either some long distance road rides or mountain bike rides.  We'll see about that though.  :)
This is a great thread and very inspiring. 
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #35 on: July 18, 2009, 10:57:26 PM
Sound's like your working to a great plan :tu:
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #36 on: July 18, 2009, 11:18:04 PM
If it's not too hot/sunny tomorrow I plan to have a ride...

If today is any indication, I should be fine, plus I wanna test that bikegps software out...
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #37 on: July 19, 2009, 12:00:42 AM
Well after having a massive workout last night (read: helping out a gig, humping staging, pews and pa gear around) I didn't feel up for a long run so went out for a short 1mile one instead. And despite getting a stitch 1/2 way (gone by 3/4) managed to run it in 6mins, me thinks that's pretty good. I really need to settle into a routine but I'm just not that good at being so regimented ::)

To try and help my housemate get fitter we've decided that we should be able to pass the "British Army Basic Training Fitness Requirements" by christmas time. A fairly easy target but it gives her something to aim for and it is a pretty good level of fitness to aim for :) Obviously still working on the endurance aspect of things so I'm still aiming to be able to run 6miles in a fairly respectable time :)
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #38 on: July 19, 2009, 01:42:29 AM
Well, for the past 6 years or so, my only form of exercise was wrestling a 100-200 pound alligator 1-3 times a day.  Pulling one of those bad boys up and over a four foot wall, and then having to control it for about 20 minutes works just about EVERY muscle in your body.  I didn't look like a body builder, but I was healthy and strong.  Now, that I no longer do that, I have been a slacker.  Laying around the house, eating, and working on line.  However, I have just started an old routine I used to do when I was practicing martial arts.  I have started my old body weight calisthenics routine, and will be seeing results in a few weeks.  These work quick.


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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #39 on: July 19, 2009, 08:32:49 AM
Got tired just by reading this thread :D
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #40 on: July 19, 2009, 09:54:40 AM
For a little over a month now I have been working out in the gym and lifting weights. Since I have almost never worked out in my life I have gotten results very quick and instead of loosing weight I have gained almost 22 pounds. When it comes to cardio workout then I am a slacker, I have free admittance too a swimming pool in my health club membership so I figure I will start swimming before I start running, it’s so darn hot outside and I hate running in the heat and you will NEVER get me to run on a treadmill in the gym.

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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #41 on: July 19, 2009, 10:03:32 AM
Why not the treadmill Medic?  I'll be the first to say that they don't give the same workout as road running but the one big advantage for me was that they were a lot more gentle on my knees.
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Reply #42 on: July 19, 2009, 10:06:34 AM
Why not the treadmill Medic?  I'll be the first to say that they don't give the same workout as road running but the one big advantage for me was that they were a lot more gentle on my knees.

I have a dislike of treadmills (and gyms in general) why spend £1000's of pounds a year to do something which you can do for free in the real world?! I don't get it ::) :)
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #43 on: July 19, 2009, 10:12:52 AM
Why not the treadmill Medic?  I'll be the first to say that they don't give the same workout as road running but the one big advantage for me was that they were a lot more gentle on my knees.

I have a dislike of treadmills (and gyms in general) why spend £1000's of pounds a year to do something which you can do for free in the real world?! I don't get it ::) :)

A yes, I agree to an extent (although gyms work really well for some folks) but as I used to work in a gym so the kit was free.  :D
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #44 on: July 19, 2009, 10:16:40 AM
Why not the treadmill Medic?  I'll be the first to say that they don't give the same workout as road running but the one big advantage for me was that they were a lot more gentle on my knees.

I have a dislike of treadmills (and gyms in general) why spend £1000's of pounds a year to do something which you can do for free in the real world?! I don't get it ::) :)

A yes, I agree to an extent (although gyms work really well for some folks) but as I used to work in a gym so the kit was free.  :D
Me too, as my school's got one :D

Still don't use it though, as between work, cycling everywhere and looking after a 6 year old boy who's more like trying to wrestle caged lightning everyday, I've just not got the energy left :-\
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #45 on: July 19, 2009, 10:28:35 AM
Why not the treadmill Medic?  I'll be the first to say that they don't give the same workout as road running but the one big advantage for me was that they were a lot more gentle on my knees.

Because I hate running on them, you just run and work your a** of and you are still at the same spot. I also feel that I have more control over my pace when I’m running out in the free and the air is much better.

I have a dislike of treadmills (and gyms in general) why spend £1000's of pounds a year to do something which you can do for free in the real world?! I don't get it ::) :)

You can get in shape without going to the gym and lifting weights, it’s amazing what you can achieve using only your bodyweight. If you want to get in shape without going to the gym then this book is a nice read http://www.amazon.co.uk/United-States-Marine-Corps-Workout/dp/1578261589/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1247992033&sr=8-1

But in my case then I have to work out with weights. The first few weeks of officer school is a PITA if you are not prepared.
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #46 on: July 31, 2009, 01:13:00 PM
I've started running 3 miles a day biking 5-9 miles a day and going to the local gym most days. I also on a Monday night do MMA which is great for Stamina. I also do power lifting like LM123.
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #47 on: July 31, 2009, 01:38:28 PM
I've started running 3 miles a day biking 5-9 miles a day and going to the local gym most days. I also on a Monday night do MMA which is great for Stamina. I also do power lifting like LM123.

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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #48 on: August 01, 2009, 12:20:38 PM
Vary Rarely.  :D I bike to work then bike back so thats the cycling done. I go for run either in the morning or evening depending what shift i'm on.And i fit the gym time in wherever possible  ;) :D Oh yeah When i do MMA That's on a Thursday and a Monday so. Then i work part-time on a Friday and Saturday night. I don't really get that much free time but i enjoy all that i do.
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #49 on: August 01, 2009, 01:09:30 PM
Vary Rarely.  :D I bike to work then bike back so thats the cycling done. I go for run either in the morning or evening depending what shift i'm on.And i fit the gym time in wherever possible  ;) :D Oh yeah When i do MMA That's on a Thursday and a Monday so. Then i work part-time on a Friday and Saturday night. I don't really get that much free time but i enjoy all that i do.

Yeah that doesn't appeal to me in the slightest.  :D
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #50 on: August 01, 2009, 01:10:20 PM
Vary Rarely.  :D I bike to work then bike back so thats the cycling done. I go for run either in the morning or evening depending what shift i'm on.And i fit the gym time in wherever possible  ;) :D Oh yeah When i do MMA That's on a Thursday and a Monday so. Then i work part-time on a Friday and Saturday night. I don't really get that much free time but i enjoy all that i do.
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Reply #51 on: September 27, 2009, 12:19:47 AM
Been doing a bit of running recently, have got it down to 2.5miles in roughly 16 minutes. Quite happy with it, think i could get it a bit quicker but it's not a huge priority :)
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #52 on: September 27, 2009, 09:19:30 AM
Been doing a bit of running recently, have got it down to 2.5miles in roughly 16 minutes. Quite happy with it, think i could get it a bit quicker but it's not a huge priority :)
I never was much of a runner, but that sound's quite an impressive time mate :tu:
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #53 on: September 27, 2009, 10:17:33 AM
See what's the point?  I could probably drive that in 4.  :P
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Reply #54 on: September 27, 2009, 10:34:42 AM
See what's the point?  I could probably drive that in 4.  :P

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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #55 on: September 27, 2009, 09:03:28 PM
Been doing a bit of running recently, have got it down to 2.5miles in roughly 16 minutes. Quite happy with it, think i could get it a bit quicker but it's not a huge priority :)

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Reply #56 on: September 27, 2009, 10:53:56 PM
Been doing a bit of running recently, have got it down to 2.5miles in roughly 16 minutes. Quite happy with it, think i could get it a bit quicker but it's not a huge priority :)

Very impressive :salute:
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Reply #57 on: September 28, 2009, 12:04:45 AM
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Re: The exercise thread
Reply #58 on: September 28, 2009, 12:05:07 AM
Get a cab what you playing at?  :D
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Reply #59 on: September 28, 2009, 12:10:02 AM
Get a cab what you playing at?  :D

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