Seizing the opportunties...
02-28-09, 02:24 PM
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I liked Jet's ideas above but generally am in the "more low to mid-level cardio" camp. The most successful and enjoyable cardio for me has hands-down been been cycling. My council would be: more hours and days of cycling mostly at a comfortable level (a burst of speed here and there won't hurt when you feel the urge), maybe two days of lifting. A couple of days of complete rest would be good too.
As to food: just cut back on high fat and fried foods and high calorie sweets and generally reduce your portions a little. Otherwise you can enjoy eating what you've always eaten. A slice of high quality pie is permitted now and then provided you have greatly reduced your bacon intake!
As to food: just cut back on high fat and fried foods and high calorie sweets and generally reduce your portions a little. Otherwise you can enjoy eating what you've always eaten. A slice of high quality pie is permitted now and then provided you have greatly reduced your bacon intake!
02-28-09, 03:22 PM
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Hey Billydonn, I think that DG wants some useful advice, don't you? To put your contributions in perspective would you please measure your girth and report it in your next post? Thanks. Better yet, after measuring your waist, measure girth at your hips. Then, divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement (in the same unit of measurement) and report the number. This should put your comments into perspective. Of course your % body fat would be even more helpful.
02-28-09, 03:43 PM
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Okay, the economy sucks and business is slow. It will get better when it gets better.
Here's my plan:
For the next ninety days, I'm plan to hit the gym three days a week (typically, Mon, Wed, Fri) and cycle three days a week. One day for R&R.
In terms of the gym, I've already been going for a month or two, and just yesterday decided it was time to move beyond the row of machines they've got for quick in and outs (kinda like Curves). Began to play with the big boys, using some free weights and other machines. I can't afford a personal trainer, but if anyone has suggestions or tips for getting the most from the gym, I'd love to hear them.
As for cycling, I've been biking some, but not that much. I plan to do a couple of ten-fifteen milers during the week, and a 20-25 miler on the weekend.
(No pun intended!)
Here's my plan:
For the next ninety days, I'm plan to hit the gym three days a week (typically, Mon, Wed, Fri) and cycle three days a week. One day for R&R.
In terms of the gym, I've already been going for a month or two, and just yesterday decided it was time to move beyond the row of machines they've got for quick in and outs (kinda like Curves). Began to play with the big boys, using some free weights and other machines. I can't afford a personal trainer, but if anyone has suggestions or tips for getting the most from the gym, I'd love to hear them.
As for cycling, I've been biking some, but not that much. I plan to do a couple of ten-fifteen milers during the week, and a 20-25 miler on the weekend.
(No pun intended!)
I don't use them, but there are some eliptical machines that incorporate rowing motion (more like cross country skiing) that worked real well for a friend of mine. Also, look inoto a ski machine--no pounding of the knees, and all the benefits of running (even though you go 'nowhere fast').
The most important thing, however, is to STICK TO IT...
we'll be here to check up on you every now and then
train safe-
02-28-09, 04:01 PM
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Looking at the times posted on their website my best 2k time is roughly equivalent to a 90 year old lady.
DG - don't forget I'm one of your two friends
You're my hero. Maybe we should enter a mutual get fit pact.
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02-28-09, 04:33 PM
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I need more cowbell.
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I bought a concept II rowing machine a few years ago (reasonble cost for non commercial buyers). It will indeed kick my posterior in 2000 meters. When I'm off the rower (currently) I start back at 2k and add 100m each time I get on the rower. The highest I've gotten is 5k.
Looking at the times posted on their website my best 2k time is roughly equivalent to a 90 year old lady.
DG - don't forget I'm one of your two friends You're my hero. Maybe we should enter a mutual get fit pact.
Looking at the times posted on their website my best 2k time is roughly equivalent to a 90 year old lady.
DG - don't forget I'm one of your two friends
You're my hero. Maybe we should enter a mutual get fit pact.
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