Fitness

[NinersSBChamps]

All things exercised related go here.

I used to be in pretty decent shape when I was in the army.
Now...not so much. Amazing what someone telling you to get up at dawn and exercise will do for you.

I have a gym membership, but I haven't been able to get into a routine. The only set schedule I have is school. Work is pretty random for the most part. Anyway I am determined to get into better shape. I want to add muscle and weight obviously. I know I can't completely dismiss cardio either. I am in the midst of a three week no alcohol plan as well. Just want to see how much better my body does without it.

What types of things are you guys and gals doing?

[keithlaw]

I'm training for a half marathon. My goal is to finish in less than 1:40. After that I need to hit the weights because I've gotten too skinny.

[NinersSBChamps]

That's cool man. I have never been a good distance runner. More of a speed guy I guess. Had a high 4.5 40 yard dash when I was 19. Unofficial of course.

I am probably good for 2 miles right now and I definitely couldn't give 100 percent either.

How are you getting ready for your 13 mile run?

[keithlaw]

That's cool man. I have never been a good distance runner. More of a speed guy I guess. Had a high 4.5 40 yard dash when I was 19. Unofficial of course.

I am probably good for 2 miles right now and I definitely couldn't give 100 percent either.

How are you getting ready for your 13 mile run?

I'm using Hal Higdon's training plan. I'm also eating 3500 calories a day, with at least 150 g protein and 30 g fiber and as many veggies as I can shove down my pie hole. No beer though so its the worst diet

[keithlaw]

Anyone watch any fitness youtube channels? I really like Scooby

[zitothebrave]

I like Patton Oswalt's theory on gym memberships. It's basically a fat tax.

I've severely let myself go. I've lost a bunch of weight but not by combining diet and exercise, just by diet so some of that is probably muscle too.

Back when I was in shape I was mainly doing crosstraining as my best way to stay in shape. Lots of football related strength training, baseball fielding to work on sprinting. I also did this thing a long time ago that I'm hoping to start again at some point I called one man catch. It was basically what I did way back when I played baseball to boost my stamina while long tossing. Basically you throw the ball then chase it and throw it back the other way.

I was never someone who was into the gym. I never enjoyed just lifting for the sake of lifting like most people I played sports with. But I love playing sports. I played a 4 hour football game until everyoner was puking regularly and I still wanted more. We once got a hold of an old pitching machine and played a 5 hour game of 6 aside baseball.

[NinersSBChamps]

Well I ran 1.25 miles outside about an hour ago. Wasn't trying that hard. Clocked in at 10:27. Wasn't flat the whole time. Downhill and a little uphill. More so on the former.

[NinersSBChamps]

Hmm I want to try that one man toss thing. Just add a little bit of loft when you throw the ball?

[zitothebrave]

Hmm I want to try that one man toss thing. Just add a little bit of loft when you throw the ball?

Well you can try it that way for sprinting but that wasn't what I did. Mine was throwing it as far as possible than chasing it.

[NinersSBChamps]

Well you can try it that way for sprinting but that wasn't what I did. Mine was throwing it as far as possible than chasing it.

Oh okay. Did you ever catch one?

[Tapate50]

Lost about 30 lbs just adjusting my diet. Cut way back on just casual boozing at the house (2 under 2 will do that)... Subbed a bowl of cereal instead of a full meal once a day. No teas, or sugar drinks...

Implemented push up routine two months ago as well. Feeling good and it's been super easy.

[Knucksie]

I like Patton Oswalt's theory on gym memberships. It's basically a fat tax.

Back in the 90's, there was early discussion about incentives for healthful behavior. It's happening now. My employer reimburses most of my LA Fitness membership, which is $34.95/mo. It's basically the same as medical insurance plans, which offer debit cards. This is totally in their best interests, because presumably you'll have fewer trips to the doctor because of increased fitness levels. Some employers obviously even offer on-site gyms.

[acesfull86]

I'm training for a half marathon. My goal is to finish in less than 1:40. After that I need to hit the weights because I've gotten too skinny.

Still training or has the race passed? How'd it go?

[keithlaw]

Still training, had to take a 2 weeks off for a hurt knee so I doubt I'll hit my goal.

[acesfull86]

That's the downside to running. If you get through a year without injury, you're an exception to the rule.

[thethe]

How do you prevent hurting your shins when you consistently run? That is the biggest obstacle I'm dealing with right now.

[acesfull86]

I love running...get in about 25 miles a week, give or take. I'll mix in some cycling, but I feel like I get a better cardio workout when I run.

Other than that, just some push ups, pull ups, dips...should probably hit a gym...could stand to gain 10-15 lbs.

[NinersSBChamps]

I love running...get in about 25 miles a week, give or take. I'll mix in some cycling, but I feel like I get a better cardio workout when I run.

Other than that, just some push ups, pull ups, dips...should probably hit a gym...could stand to gain 10-15 lbs.

That's what I am wanting to do. Gain about 10-15 lbs and just be in better shape overall. 25 miles a week is a good target. I will try to focus on just getting out there a few times a week to begin with.

[gilesfan]

I use to run and catch the ball.

I was 8

[AerchAngel]

Its .75 around our block (I live in a sub community that is just one complete block around) and walk/jog/run usually between 5 to 8 times a day when insects permit (I can deal with weather but we have the black blood eating gnats and when they bite me, bad things happen).

My goal is to lose 40 pounds from my 6' 1" 250 lb frame but at my age it is tough.

I do not eat bad, I don't eat fried foods and I am heavy into green juices that I make my own, usually cucumber, kale, celery, onion and either raspberries, blue berries or grapes all plentiful to pick here. My garden is producing huge cucumbers at the moment along with squash and my collards are probably readied to be picked.