[Daenerys]

(been going there for 7 years straight)

And it shows



I have a BowFlex. It's a great clothes hanger.

Awww thanks I've totally been slacking due to my shitty schedule though, that's the only thing that sucks about working 12 hours shifts; its a vicious cycle of sleep-work-eat-sleep, makes me feel like a slob

Laura, here's an entertaining article about HIT (high intensity) workouts:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/0 ... e-workout/

[Blumpkin]

As good a routine as it might be, I have to question how much benefits you could possibly get from 7 minutes of exercise, even if you warm up and stretch. Someone told me a long time ago that the heart rate has to be elevated for 20 minutes before you will get any workout benefits. I don't know if that's true or not, but 7 minutes is an awfully short time. There's some infomercial out there from Tony Horton (the guy who made P90X) on a 10-minute workout system, but it seems to me that less than half an hour or working out does little to nothing. Am I wrong?

[KDibildeaux]

Been doing at least a half hour of cardio (an hour if I don't get at least 5000 steps at work) an adding in strength training this week. We have been consistent for over a month! Never thought I'd be able to regularly go to a gym. Helps that we can watch the Food Network while working out

[viathyn]

I started lifting weights back in October.

I've maintained the same weight of about 225 lbs, but I've noticed big differences in muscle definition.

I've increased my chin-ups reps from about 3 to 9.
I've increased bench press weight (3 reps) from 115 to 195.
I've increased squats weight (6 reps) from 155 to 315, etc etc.

Big improvements, and feeling great!

[Stained Class]

You're basically the John Petrucci of Calgary.

[Laura]

^^^
Seriously though - good job everyone. This week has been lame for me work-out wise (except for running around like a chicken with my head cut off as usual )....took a couple of vacation days early in the week, then I worked OT in a different location on the far northwest side yesterday on my regular day off. And this morning I was too rushed to grab my work-out clothes so I could go to the gym today either at lunch or after work. Since the club I joined is in the downtown "Loop" near where I work, I know I'll only be going there when I'm already downtown for work. So - the plan is to go tomorrow....not quite my 3x/week goal this week - but better than nuthin'!!

[KDibildeaux]

I started lifting weights back in October.

I've maintained the same weight of about 225 lbs, but I've noticed big differences in muscle definition.

I've increased my chin-ups reps from about 3 to 9.
I've increased bench press weight (3 reps) from 115 to 195.
I've increased squats weight (6 reps) from 155 to 315, etc etc.

Big improvements, and feeling great!

Whoa! I can't even picture benching 195 lbs

[KDibildeaux]

^^^
Seriously though - good job everyone. This week has been lame for me work-out wise (except for running around like a chicken with my head cut off as usual )....took a couple of vacation days early in the week, then I worked OT in a different location on the far northwest side yesterday on my regular day off. And this morning I was too rushed to grab my work-out clothes so I could go to the gym today either at lunch or after work. Since the club I joined is in the downtown "Loop" near where I work, I know I'll only be going there when I'm already downtown for work. So - the plan is to go tomorrow....not quite my 3x/week goal this week - but better than nuthin'!!

Getting the time to work out seems to be the hardest part!

[Blumpkin]

Getting the time to work out seems to be the hardest part!

I couldn't agree more! That's even harder than the actual workout!

[Blumpkin]

You're basically the John Petrucci of Calgary.

I think his muscles increased with the length of his hair after he cut it, so don't forget the hair getting longer in the picture!

[viathyn]

You're basically the John Petrucci of Calgary.

hahaha. Love that pic.

Ok, my secret is out... why do you think I play on Music Man JPs?

[KDibildeaux]

Getting the time to work out seems to be the hardest part!

I couldn't agree more! That's even harder than the actual workout!

It is. Stupid work!

[Laura]

Bloody hell.... today when I was on the elliptical machine, I had my iTunes on shuffle - and my new ultimate workout song came on (coincidentally - since I had Volbeat's Michael Poulsen on the brain via the ladie's thread yesterday and today -PLUS- I firmed up my hotel plans with a friend for Viva Las Vegas (woot - world's largest rockabilly party) next April)....
Volbeat: A Moment Forever http://youtu.be/Hy3rnIHKBI4
Tomorrow when I go back to the club - I'm gonna put it on repeat.

Viva Las Vegas!! http://www.vivalasvegas.net/
(My next "big thing")

[alex_canada]

Did a half marathon this morning...not sure of the time, but something under 2 hours. I could be a decent runner if I trained, but I have no idea at all how these people get motivated to run so often. Unless I'm running on the big event day, I have no motivation to go out by myself and run around.

[KDibildeaux]

Did a half marathon this morning...not sure of the time, but something under 2 hours. I could be a decent runner if I trained, but I have no idea at all how these people get motivated to run so often. Unless I'm running on the big event day, I have no motivation to go out by myself and run around.

No idea. I hate running and can't get myself to do it for more than a few minute bursts. Yuck

[Blumpkin]

No idea. I hate running and can't get myself to do it for more than a few minute bursts. Yuck

The best I can do is interval runs -- different periods of moderate paces and sprints. Swimming is by far the superior "steady" cardio activity. Otherwise, so many other things are better, such as circuit training and leg stuff like box jumps and lunge squats, anything like that that gets your lungs working. Treadmill = boring to me.

[mooyagi]

Treadmill = boring to me.

Agreed, though watching the Food Network while running seems to help. I much prefer to run outside as the scenery changes throughout the course of the run making it more enjoyable. When I lived in the LA area my daily run along the beach was pretty nice. In Arizona it's just too damn hot this time of year to make running outside possible.

[WizardBeast]

Treadmill = boring to me.

Agreed, though watching the Food Network while running seems to help. I much prefer to run outside as the scenery changes throughout the course of the run making it more enjoyable. When I lived in the LA area my daily run along the beach was pretty nice. In Arizona it's just too damn hot this time of year to make running outside possible.

yeah it's too hot for humans out there unless it's 3am!!!

i do interval training on the stairmaster or treadmill, i find it more effective for me than long steady cardio, which is boring on any indoor machine. i like long walks if i'm gonna do that.

been back to lifting weights again for the first time in about 8 months. on week 3 now. i feel so much better when i lift!

[Striker01]

According to my personal point of view the running is the best exercise for burning your fat. I have seen many cases which successfully lost the weight . so I must recommend to walk in the begging the run.

[KDibildeaux]

No idea. I hate running and can't get myself to do it for more than a few minute bursts. Yuck

The best I can do is interval runs -- different periods of moderate paces and sprints. Swimming is by far the superior "steady" cardio activity. Otherwise, so many other things are better, such as circuit training and leg stuff like box jumps and lunge squats, anything like that that gets your lungs working. Treadmill = boring to me.

I split up my cardio time between the treadmill, elliptical machine and the stair climber. Makes it less boring

[Blumpkin]

According to my personal point of view the running is the best exercise for burning your fat. I have seen many cases which successfully lost the weight . so I must recommend to walk in the begging the run.

Swimming is better. Less stress on the joints, and it works more muscles.

[WizardBeast]

the best workout is the one that pushes you and you can stick to it!

[Ingrid]

Sooo.. time to get in shape for the cruise.. 5 months left and a LOT of kilos to lose...... .
I don't go to the gym, I don't like it so I will never go anyway, and that would be a waste of money.
I do workouts at home with a special program and go running 2-3 times a week.
Those things I actually like doing (mostly because I can do them on my own, without having the feeling that the entire gym is watching me), give me satisfaction, and actually work!!

I already lost 10 kilos this year, and I'm not planning on stopping

[X-Thor]

Sooo.. time to get in shape for the cruise.. 5 months left and a LOT of kilos to lose...... .
I don't go to the gym, I don't like it so I will never go anyway, and that would be a waste of money.
I do workouts at home with a special program and go running 2-3 times a week.
Those things I actually like doing (mostly because I can do them on my own, without having the feeling that the entire gym is watching me), give me satisfaction, and actually work!!

I already lost 10 kilos this year, and I'm not planning on stopping

[viathyn]

I've been lifting weights pretty regularly for about 11 months now. 1 more year and I will be in full bear-mode. I'm loving it, by the way... I feel great most of the time.

[onenight]

Sooo.. time to get in shape for the cruise.. 5 months left and a LOT of kilos to lose...... .
I don't go to the gym, I don't like it so I will never go anyway, and that would be a waste of money.
I do workouts at home with a special program and go running 2-3 times a week.
Those things I actually like doing (mostly because I can do them on my own, without having the feeling that the entire gym is watching me), give me satisfaction, and actually work!!

I already lost 10 kilos this year, and I'm not planning on stopping

How far do you run?

[onenight]

According to my personal point of view the running is the best exercise for burning your fat. I have seen many cases which successfully lost the weight . so I must recommend to walk in the begging the run.

I agree, If you want to lose weight and keep it off, running is the way to go. Sign up for a local race, something short and easy to keep you motivated. I started running 5 yrs ago and I'm in the best shape I've ever been in my life, and I smoked for almost 15 yrs.

[alex_canada]

A few months ago I completely lost my motivation to exercise. In the meantime, I went outdoor rock climbing for the first time and loved it - decided to put some cash down that weekend to buy some gear and haven't looked back since. The time away has recharged my batteries, and I've enjoyed hitting the weights again. I was going to wait until 100 days until the cruise, but decided to get a jump start since I felt reinvigorated.

Can't get up the motivation for leg day though. Used to enjoy it, but a broken kneecap from Metalcamp years ago threw a wrench in squats. And also horrible flexibility.

Sort of a fitness note as well - I've been asked to present at my province's biggest physician conference regarding integrating physical activity prescription into primary care. Score!

[Ingrid]

You can do it!!!

Sooo.. time to get in shape for the cruise.. 5 months left and a LOT of kilos to lose...... .
I don't go to the gym, I don't like it so I will never go anyway, and that would be a waste of money.
I do workouts at home with a special program and go running 2-3 times a week.
Those things I actually like doing (mostly because I can do them on my own, without having the feeling that the entire gym is watching me), give me satisfaction, and actually work!!

I already lost 10 kilos this year, and I'm not planning on stopping

How far do you run?

Oh I never noticed this post. Usually somewhere between 5 and 7 kilometers, but at the moment I'm having an injurie so I'm not running thát much, and also not that fast and far. But it's getting better so I'm getting started again!

Just before the injurie had aaaaaaaalmost ran my 5k within the half hour (30 seconds too long)

[sageoftruth]

Yesterday was a special day for me. Until then, the farthest I had ever run was 5 miles. Yesterday, I topped it by running to my folk's apartment and back for a total of 10 miles.

[mooyagi]

Yesterday was a special day for me. Until then, the farthest I had ever run was 5 miles. Yesterday, I topped it by running to my folk's apartment and back for a total of 10 miles.

I was quite shocked when you told me yesterday what you were doing. Good job.

[sageoftruth]

Yesterday was a special day for me. Until then, the farthest I had ever run was 5 miles. Yesterday, I topped it by running to my folk's apartment and back for a total of 10 miles.

I was quite shocked when you told me yesterday what you were doing. Good job.

Thanks. I have to admit, I wasn't running the whole time. In fact, I took a short break at my parent's place for tea and some conversation, and then stopped at a McDonalds for a quick burger on the way back.

[mooyagi]

Yesterday was a special day for me. Until then, the farthest I had ever run was 5 miles. Yesterday, I topped it by running to my folk's apartment and back for a total of 10 miles.

I was quite shocked when you told me yesterday what you were doing. Good job.

Thanks. I have to admit, I wasn't running the whole time. In fact, I took a short break at my parent's place for tea and some conversation, and then stopped at a McDonalds for a quick burger on the way back.

Gotta replace all those calories you had just burned off

[sageoftruth]

I was quite shocked when you told me yesterday what you were doing. Good job.

Thanks. I have to admit, I wasn't running the whole time. In fact, I took a short break at my parent's place for tea and some conversation, and then stopped at a McDonalds for a quick burger on the way back.

Gotta replace all those calories you had just burned off

I've been hard at work at that this week. I seem to have acquired a recent sugar addiction and have been snacking a lot more than I used to.

[sageoftruth]

I've been trying to cut down on my eating today. Just got an E-mails that there are a ton of leftover snacks up for grabs on the floor above me. However, I don't really know anyone up there very well.

Come on, social anxiety, KEEP ME THIN!!!!

[mooyagi]

Thanks. I have to admit, I wasn't running the whole time. In fact, I took a short break at my parent's place for tea and some conversation, and then stopped at a McDonalds for a quick burger on the way back.

Gotta replace all those calories you had just burned off

I've been hard at work at that this week. I seem to have acquired a recent sugar addiction and have been snacking a lot more than I used to.

I get the feeling we won't be fixing that addiction any time this weekend

[sageoftruth]

Just posting to drown out the kitchens

[onenight]

What's wrong with kitchens, it's the best room in the house.

[X-Thor]

Fuck da spam.

[sageoftruth]

What's wrong with kitchens, it's the best room in the house.

Nah! That would be my bedroom. Privacy and video games rule.