I was curious what percentage of TB'ers work out regularly, and what type of routine you do. I run 3 miles about 3 times a week and lift about 3 times a week for about 30 mins.
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Exercise
- Thread starter Marley's Ghost
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I went through a period when I was going to the gym every day. I just had a lot of time. I'd do 60(!) minutes of cardio, 20 mins on a bike, then 20 on the treadmill and the last 20 on the stairmaster. On days I didn't do all the cardio, I'll do some weight training, just going through the program really. There are no freeweights at my gym so we're all using exercise machines...
I have been going weekly but some time's freed up again, so I'll be a frequent customer one more time.
I have been going weekly but some time's freed up again, so I'll be a frequent customer one more time.
I lift(curls, 15-35 lbs usually), play soccer,(pick-up games) and do wing chun tendon work outs.(specifically, upper body, arms, wrists and hands)
i lift three days a week, upper body, lower body and back rotating, and i try to run everyday except for the leg workout day
I try to do every muscle in my upper body, monday-wednesday-friday, and lower, tuesday-and-thursday.
For upper I do curls (40lbs usually), and bench, with the dumbells about 65lbs per arm. But when wrestling starts, i'll stop that and run 2 miles for a warmup
For upper I do curls (40lbs usually), and bench, with the dumbells about 65lbs per arm. But when wrestling starts, i'll stop that and run 2 miles for a warmup
Just nbow I'm running about 2 - 4 miles 2 or 3 times per week. I also do pressups and ab work at about the same time.
I used to be a gym junkie, spending about 1 1/2 hours in the morning in the gym before work doing a mix of cardio and upper body weights, and cardio and lower body weights - I miss being able to do that, and remember being fairly fit once!
I'm also looking to take up Karate again, as a means of getting/keeping fit again. It's been years since I trained but am really keen on getting back into it!
I used to be a gym junkie, spending about 1 1/2 hours in the morning in the gym before work doing a mix of cardio and upper body weights, and cardio and lower body weights - I miss being able to do that, and remember being fairly fit once!
I'm also looking to take up Karate again, as a means of getting/keeping fit again. It's been years since I trained but am really keen on getting back into it!
I used to go to the gym and run 2-3 miles on a weekly basis and I played alot of football(soccer) but I've since stopped. I just eat alot these days.
I don't do much in the way of focussed exercising but I do often make a choice to walk instead of drive or use the stairs instead of the lift, etc.
Wulf
Wulf
- Oct 7, 2000
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i guess I'm pretty hardcore. just got back from a 6 mile run 
. it's the most i've ever done though.
i work out intensely for about an hour and a half 3 to 4 days a week, and run about 15-20 miles a week.
became super committed 2 and a half years ago when i, a. saw a picture of a shirtless scott wylan and said, damn, i wanna look like that. and b. looked in a mirror and saw that i actually was headed more towards looking like... hmmm, can't think of anyone. you know, a fat dumpy bass player. had the spare tire, flabby biceps... didn't like the picture. i was also getting really winded on stage after jumping around for about 15 minutes. i'm happy to say i've surpassed my goals. i feel great and i love the way i look. not sure if this will help motivate anyone or just sound lame, shallow, and egotistical, but i'm gonna spit it out anyhow. i noticed that there is a huge difference between the way a woman touches me now, and the way they touched me 3 years ago. then it was to make me feel good, now it's to make them feel good - if that makes any sense, and i gotta say i kinda dig that. a lot.
last note. the hardest thing for me in my past efforts to get into shape was to stay motivated and stick with it. i've learned this time to keep my workouts fun and make sure i enjoy them. on days i'd rather stick needles in my eyes than go to the gym, i go anyway - but commit to practicing form. i start out using half (or less) the weight i normally use, and really concentrate on perfect form, flexing whatever muscle i'm working throughout the exercise. it almost always winds up being a great (heavy) workout by the time i'm warmed up, and if not, i never beat on myself anymore. don't beat myself up for time off either. i know know i'm gonna get back to it and i know it's good to rest.
. it's the most i've ever done though.i work out intensely for about an hour and a half 3 to 4 days a week, and run about 15-20 miles a week.
became super committed 2 and a half years ago when i, a. saw a picture of a shirtless scott wylan and said, damn, i wanna look like that. and b. looked in a mirror and saw that i actually was headed more towards looking like... hmmm, can't think of anyone. you know, a fat dumpy bass player. had the spare tire, flabby biceps... didn't like the picture. i was also getting really winded on stage after jumping around for about 15 minutes. i'm happy to say i've surpassed my goals. i feel great and i love the way i look. not sure if this will help motivate anyone or just sound lame, shallow, and egotistical, but i'm gonna spit it out anyhow. i noticed that there is a huge difference between the way a woman touches me now, and the way they touched me 3 years ago. then it was to make me feel good, now it's to make them feel good - if that makes any sense, and i gotta say i kinda dig that. a lot.
last note. the hardest thing for me in my past efforts to get into shape was to stay motivated and stick with it. i've learned this time to keep my workouts fun and make sure i enjoy them. on days i'd rather stick needles in my eyes than go to the gym, i go anyway - but commit to practicing form. i start out using half (or less) the weight i normally use, and really concentrate on perfect form, flexing whatever muscle i'm working throughout the exercise. it almost always winds up being a great (heavy) workout by the time i'm warmed up, and if not, i never beat on myself anymore. don't beat myself up for time off either. i know know i'm gonna get back to it and i know it's good to rest.
I do cardio for 40 min. followed by 2 hrs free weights, 3-5 times a week. I have arthritis, and if I don't work out regularly, everything refuses to move. It's true, use it or lose it.
John
John
Gym once a week, free weights at home 2 or 3 times a week, heavy bag session (boxing) irregularly, 2 hours of kendo once or twice a week and riding my new bike everywhere I can 
Just started doing resistance training about 3 months ago, gained 15 lbs of muscle so far!
I have a 4 day split for the gym,
Chest, Triceps, Abs - Sunday
Biceps, Back - Mondays
Delts, Traps - Wednsdays
Legs - Fridays
So I'd say im medium hardcore.
A pretty good forum to get some info on this stuff, though a bit sluggish is Link Removed
I have a 4 day split for the gym,
Chest, Triceps, Abs - Sunday
Biceps, Back - Mondays
Delts, Traps - Wednsdays
Legs - Fridays
So I'd say im medium hardcore.
A pretty good forum to get some info on this stuff, though a bit sluggish is Link Removed
My usual routine now is to go swinging on the traveling rings on Santa Monica beach once a week, but it looks like next semester I might up it to twice a week, since I'll likely have Tuesdays and Fridays free. 
Aside from that, I have a pullup bar in my bedroom doorway and I use it mostly when I'm walking from...er...my room into the living room, or the living room into my room.
I've also started doing some hanging situps on that thing out of boredom and wondering if I could actually do them.
Aside from that, I have a pullup bar in my bedroom doorway and I use it mostly when I'm walking from...er...my room into the living room, or the living room into my room.
I've also started doing some hanging situps on that thing out of boredom and wondering if I could actually do them.
yes, yoga.
turned to it when I developed hand/finger pain, and read that both Stu Hamm and Billy Sheehan took it up for the same reason.
works wonders, since i don't have as much time for long workouts as I used to.
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turned to it when I developed hand/finger pain, and read that both Stu Hamm and Billy Sheehan took it up for the same reason.
works wonders, since i don't have as much time for long workouts as I used to.
[email protected]
www.dempseystudio.com
I go three days a week. I do chest and back on Mon. Legs and abs on Tues. And arms on Thursday. I've been doing the German Volume Training Method, it saves a lot of time from having to go to the gym everyday. Oh, and I also work at UPS so I get a nice workout there. Anyone who has worked there should know what I mean.
