The Gym

Andúril · 01-22-2003, 10:24 AM

One of my new year resolutions was to hit the gym again. I joined a new gym in May last year, and up until now, I have been three times. This has cost me almost $200 US via debit order, and I have decided to stop wasting money. It's time to get back to the weights!

This idea sprang forth recently. How many 'Mooters are in the same or a similar situation as mine? Have you been neglecting your workouts? Do you want to get back into the routine? I thought if there is at least one interested 'Mooter, we might be able to set up a little thread where we could stipulate goals and record progress towards them.

Even if you are a regular gym-goer, you can participate here. I'm going to start on Feb 1. The biggest setback to my gymming was lack of motivation. I think that if my progress is monitored publically, I would be motivated not only to step foot in the gym, but actually make an effort to get into great shape.

The plan I have in mind looks like a six month stint, at least for now. If there are good results, I'll probably add another six months.

Is anybody interested?

Lizra · 01-22-2003, 10:54 AM

Hey, I'm watching!

Remember that!

I have found my figure not to change all that much when exercising. (of course, I don't lift weights, like a man would) I keep a good weight for my height and build, and have found that exercise doesn't do all that much. For all the hassle involved, I find it a bit "overrated". I'm not a couch potato though. Now aerobic capacity is another thing. I get out of breath easily, but when I tried jogging, I just wanted to die, and it didn't get better! Of course, exercise probably has more benefits than a fit bod. It is relaxing to get in the groove and release that pressure, (get the endorphins) . Still, I think it's a bit overrated. Maybe I expected too much!

Coney · 01-22-2003, 02:20 PM

Yup, since I cut out the killer weed I'm on a bit of an exercise regime

I lift free-weights three times a week (should do more but I don't want to turn into a no-neck)

The other four days I do 15miles on the exercise bike (bit cold for real cycling) and somewhere between 20-30mins on my rowing machine.

It was a bleedin' nightmare at first but it's getting much easier to work through the exercises now.

I don't really bother with the gym yet, although I'll have to when I've reached my limit with the free-weights.......those Home Gym apparatus cost a bleedin' fortune

BeardofPants · 01-22-2003, 02:32 PM

Everyday. 30-50 minutes cardio, 150 crunches, and alternating arm and leg workouts. *Will lose that blasted weight*

Sween · 01-22-2003, 02:37 PM

My sister gets me to do Ti Bo with her when shes home

!

Cannot be arsed with gyms just too many fools flexing there mucles used to go down and watch all the sweaty women.

I tend to get my exerise playing footie basketball or rugby. My dad goes for long bike rides i quite like fell walking as well.

used to get most of my exercise in the bedroom but that gone down of late

baby on way though so im sure that will kept me on my toes

Evenstar1400 · 01-22-2003, 05:12 PM

ive been trying to do pushups every night before bed, but i keep forgetting. i need to work on my arm muscles because im going canoeing for 10 days in june right after school comes out and i need to be prepared.

this past summer i would bike up and down my street 5-10 times every morning to prep. for a bike trip. it was hot and getting up early was hell. but at least i could keep up.

ive never been to a gym, except once i went to my dads tennis lesson and there was one right next to the court. i used the bike with the little computer screen that would make it look like you were biking (but you werent moving anywhere)

yeah, thats pretty much it.

Andúril · 01-23-2003, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Lizra:
Hey, I'm watching!

Remember that!

I will.

My program will consist primarily of weight training. I have always struggled to keep to a cardio routine, and I think (probably) all cardio-vascular work is going to be derived from sitting on a bike.

I intend on cycling creatine supplementation every three months. I have used the supplement twice before, and the results were worth it.

I am going to use the next few days to set out my goals, plan a comprehensive routine, and take measurements which will be monitored, probably fortnightly. I will drop by the gym to get an assessment on body-fat percentage, and other stats.

The one thing that I am not looking forward to is my first workout. The intensity of the workout is, for me, meaningless. The end result is always the same: pain. Sometimes the pain can last two weeks, which is enough to thoroughly deplete any motivation. We'll just have to see what happens.

Artanis · 01-23-2003, 05:27 AM

I do workouts regularly. I need the aerobic capacity to do all these fun outdoor activities: skiing, mountain-hiking, cycling etc. I also think the exercise provides me with new energy, which helps me cope with all the work that goes with 3 children and a full-time job.

When I was pregnant I couldn't do workout for months, at one point I was panting when going upstairs in my own house. It was awful. But I think it's easier to get in shape if you have been fit before. It didn't take long for me to get back to my normal standards after the children were born.

Andúril · 01-28-2003, 05:20 PM

Specs as at 28 Feb

Chest (under arm) circ. 110cm
right bicep circ. 38cm
left bicep circ. 36cm
right forearm circ. 35cm
left forearm circ. 35cm
right calf circ. 38cm
left calf circ. 38
right quad/hamstring circ. 55cm
left quad/hamstring circ. 55cm
Weight 73kg

I haven't gone for my assessment yet -- I'll try and get that done by Thursday.

I'll try and put together a routine or workout schedule by tomorrow.

I have officially stopped eating pies and cheesecake (especially those with caramel and peppermint layers). I am going to have to come up with a dietary plan pretty soon.

Oh, and I should have access to a camera at the weekend, so the probability of "before" pics looks very good.

Bye bye now.

Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn · 01-28-2003, 09:23 PM

yes...ive been trying to go to the gym latley..i usually go through about 20-30 minutes on the cross trainer, then some arm weights on the machine....But since latley i've been so tired from gymnastics that ive been doing exersizes at home like 250 crunches in groups of 50 alternating with 10 pushups. I need to defiently go to the gym more..must make gymnastics team in high school!

Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn · 01-28-2003, 09:27 PM

OMG yes i know how much pain can hurt....try doing gymnastics then a hard workout at the gym..ow..but ive learned..LOWER impact work outs. When im sore advil is my best friend..and you anduril must be from anywhere else but the US, cuz i have no idea how much is 73 KG..but i think the US should switch to the metric system!

BeardofPants · 01-29-2003, 01:13 AM

Why are you sharing your gym workout with the 'moot?

No one cares.

Andúril · 01-29-2003, 02:42 AM

I care.

Anyway, dearest, had you read the first post in this thread, you would have known why I decided to do this. Hazzah!

LFA, 73kg is about 161 pounds.

Andúril · 01-29-2003, 04:11 AM

Quote:

LFA:
OMG yes i know how much pain can hurt....try doing gymnastics then a hard workout at the gym

What is a "hard workout" to you?

To me, it involves pushing until muscle failure in the desired areas. If I have a hard upper body workout, I should struggle to steer and change gears on the way home. If I have a really hard upper body workout, I am virtually unable to grip a dumbell, regardless of weight.

That's why I like creatine so much.

Andúril · 01-29-2003, 04:54 AM

Measurement Goals

Everything needs to have increased by roughly 10% by the end of the year. IOW:

Chest (under arm) circ. 110cm + 11cm = 121cm
Right bicep circ. 38cm + 4cm = 42cm
Left bicep circ. 36cm + 4cm = 40cm
Right forearm circ. 35cm + 4cm = 39cm
Left forearm circ. 35cm + 4cm = 39cm
Right calf circ. 38cm + 4cm = 42cm
Left calf circ. 38cm + 4cm = 42cm
Right quad/hamstring circ. 55cm + 6cm = 61cm
Left quad/hamstring circ. 55cm + 6cm = 61cm
Weight 73kg + 7kg = 80kg

After the first month of training (i.e. by March 1) I will post my workout goals, concentrating on individual exercises. The first month will be used to get over the initial shock, and a possible two week pain absence. Thereafter my workouts will be far more consistent.

Bye bye now.

Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn · 01-29-2003, 09:30 AM

we hard to me is after running and using my arms for 2 hours in gymnastics, going to the gym, running (or using the cross trainer) for 3 miles, then doing push ups and arm exersizes

Inderjit Sanghera · 01-29-2003, 03:03 PM

I go to the Gym for 5 hours a week, plus I do soem exerecise at home. I go to a little gym, with little equipment, compared to say fitness first, it is only £6 membership and £2 for every time I go. Any dieticians here? I need to find out about high in protein diets, for mu luch, but most of the food served in my shcool is unhealty. Any good sandwiches that I could take? Tuna and egg maybe?

Coney · 01-29-2003, 03:41 PM

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Originally posted by Inderjit Sanghera
I go to the Gym for 5 hours a week, plus I do soem exerecise at home. I go to a little gym, with little equipment, compared to say fitness first, it is only £6 membership and £2 for every time I go. Any dieticians here? I need to find out about high in protein diets, for mu luch, but most of the food served in my shcool is unhealty. Any good sandwiches that I could take? Tuna and egg maybe?

High protein? Well tuna fish is an excellent choice as is chicken (meat only, no skin). Also nuts and pulses are pretty high in protien, a much better snack than choc or pastry.

Andúril · 01-29-2003, 03:43 PM

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I need to find out about high in protein diets, for mu luch, but most of the food served in my shcool is unhealty. Any good sandwiches that I could take? Tuna and egg maybe?

That's a good question. Your answer would depend on your body-weight and the purpose of your workouts.

If you're like me, increasing your muscle-mass is your priority. To my knowledge, this requires a high protein/low carb diet. When I was stuck into my routines a few years back, my diet consisted of a combination of tuna and chicken sandwiches for lunch. I had chicken for supper about five nights a week. I decided to go for a weat-based cereal, because it contained the highest proportion of protein (more than Corn Flakes). Every night I drank a glass of egg-nog (about eight egg whites) to top up.

To decide on my diet back then, I looked at the protein content printed on the labels of the food I already had. I just chose those things with the highest proportions that were readily available -- tuna, chicken and egg-whites.

But no dietician am I.

Inderjit Sanghera · 01-30-2003, 03:26 PM

Muscle mass is indeed the purpose of my Gym rountine. I eat rice 3 times a week or so, Chicken at leats 5 and Pasta twice, with quite a few high in fibre Indian dishes to boot. (Currys and the such, with chappatti.) As for unhealthy eating, I do have Kebabs aroudn about twice a month, and have 3 or so packs of crisps a day, or failing that Pringles.

01-22-2003, 10:24 AM	#1
Andúril The Original Corruptor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,881	The Gym One of my new year resolutions was to hit the gym again. I joined a new gym in May last year, and up until now, I have been three times. This has cost me almost $200 US via debit order, and I have decided to stop wasting money. It's time to get back to the weights! This idea sprang forth recently. How many 'Mooters are in the same or a similar situation as mine? Have you been neglecting your workouts? Do you want to get back into the routine? I thought if there is at least one interested 'Mooter, we might be able to set up a little thread where we could stipulate goals and record progress towards them. Even if you are a regular gym-goer, you can participate here. I'm going to start on Feb 1. The biggest setback to my gymming was lack of motivation. I think that if my progress is monitored publically, I would be motivated not only to step foot in the gym, but actually make an effort to get into great shape. The plan I have in mind looks like a six month stint, at least for now. If there are good results, I'll probably add another six months. Is anybody interested?

01-22-2003, 10:54 AM	#2
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	Hey, I'm watching! Remember that! I have found my figure not to change all that much when exercising. (of course, I don't lift weights, like a man would) I keep a good weight for my height and build, and have found that exercise doesn't do all that much. For all the hassle involved, I find it a bit "overrated". I'm not a couch potato though. Now aerobic capacity is another thing. I get out of breath easily, but when I tried jogging, I just wanted to die, and it didn't get better! Of course, exercise probably has more benefits than a fit bod. It is relaxing to get in the groove and release that pressure, (get the endorphins) . Still, I think it's a bit overrated. Maybe I expected too much! __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats! Last edited by Lizra : 01-22-2003 at 10:55 AM.

01-22-2003, 02:20 PM	#3
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	Yup, since I cut out the killer weed I'm on a bit of an exercise regime I lift free-weights three times a week (should do more but I don't want to turn into a no-neck) The other four days I do 15miles on the exercise bike (bit cold for real cycling) and somewhere between 20-30mins on my rowing machine. It was a bleedin' nightmare at first but it's getting much easier to work through the exercises now. I don't really bother with the gym yet, although I'll have to when I've reached my limit with the free-weights.......those Home Gym apparatus cost a bleedin' fortune __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

01-22-2003, 02:32 PM	#4
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Everyday. 30-50 minutes cardio, 150 crunches, and alternating arm and leg workouts. Will lose that blasted weight __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

01-22-2003, 02:37 PM	#5
Sween im quite stupid Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cockermouth Posts: 2,058	My sister gets me to do Ti Bo with her when shes home ! Cannot be arsed with gyms just too many fools flexing there mucles used to go down and watch all the sweaty women. I tend to get my exerise playing footie basketball or rugby. My dad goes for long bike rides i quite like fell walking as well. used to get most of my exercise in the bedroom but that gone down of late baby on way though so im sure that will kept me on my toes __________________ Yeah god hes ok but i would rather be judged by a sheep than that idiot

01-22-2003, 05:12 PM	#6
Evenstar1400 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the inner depths of my lair. Posts: 421	ive been trying to do pushups every night before bed, but i keep forgetting. i need to work on my arm muscles because im going canoeing for 10 days in june right after school comes out and i need to be prepared. this past summer i would bike up and down my street 5-10 times every morning to prep. for a bike trip. it was hot and getting up early was hell. but at least i could keep up. ive never been to a gym, except once i went to my dads tennis lesson and there was one right next to the court. i used the bike with the little computer screen that would make it look like you were biking (but you werent moving anywhere) yeah, thats pretty much it. __________________ Treebeard: Hmm, you look like hobbits, smell like hobbits, feel like hobbits and sound like hobbits. You must be orcs!

01-23-2003, 05:27 AM	#8
Artanis Greatest Elven woman of Aman Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Having way too much fun with Fëanor's 7 Posts: 4,285	I do workouts regularly. I need the aerobic capacity to do all these fun outdoor activities: skiing, mountain-hiking, cycling etc. I also think the exercise provides me with new energy, which helps me cope with all the work that goes with 3 children and a full-time job. When I was pregnant I couldn't do workout for months, at one point I was panting when going upstairs in my own house. It was awful. But I think it's easier to get in shape if you have been fit before. It didn't take long for me to get back to my normal standards after the children were born. __________________ --Life is hard, and then we die.

01-28-2003, 05:20 PM	#9
Andúril The Original Corruptor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,881	Specs as at 28 Feb Chest (under arm) circ. 110cm right bicep circ. 38cm left bicep circ. 36cm right forearm circ. 35cm left forearm circ. 35cm right calf circ. 38cm left calf circ. 38 right quad/hamstring circ. 55cm left quad/hamstring circ. 55cm Weight 73kg I haven't gone for my assessment yet -- I'll try and get that done by Thursday. I'll try and put together a routine or workout schedule by tomorrow. I have officially stopped eating pies and cheesecake (especially those with caramel and peppermint layers). I am going to have to come up with a dietary plan pretty soon. Oh, and I should have access to a camera at the weekend, so the probability of "before" pics looks very good. Bye bye now.

01-28-2003, 09:23 PM	#10
Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn The Elven Queen Of All Pyros Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Im like a little bug stuck in the lamp...never going anywhere Posts: 795	yes...ive been trying to go to the gym latley..i usually go through about 20-30 minutes on the cross trainer, then some arm weights on the machine....But since latley i've been so tired from gymnastics that ive been doing exersizes at home like 250 crunches in groups of 50 alternating with 10 pushups. I need to defiently go to the gym more..must make gymnastics team in high school! __________________ Would you judge my future based on what i did in the past? Procrastinators Unite!!!.....tomorrrow.... Kids in backseats cause accidents...accidents in backseats cause kids As long as there are tests..there will be prayers in school

01-28-2003, 09:27 PM	#11
Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn The Elven Queen Of All Pyros Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Im like a little bug stuck in the lamp...never going anywhere Posts: 795	OMG yes i know how much pain can hurt....try doing gymnastics then a hard workout at the gym..ow..but ive learned..LOWER impact work outs. When im sore advil is my best friend..and you anduril must be from anywhere else but the US, cuz i have no idea how much is 73 KG..but i think the US should switch to the metric system! __________________ Would you judge my future based on what i did in the past? Procrastinators Unite!!!.....tomorrrow.... Kids in backseats cause accidents...accidents in backseats cause kids As long as there are tests..there will be prayers in school

01-29-2003, 01:13 AM	#12
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Specs? Why are you sharing your gym workout with the 'moot? No one cares. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

01-29-2003, 02:42 AM	#13
Andúril The Original Corruptor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,881	I care. Anyway, dearest, had you read the first post in this thread, you would have known why I decided to do this. Hazzah! LFA, 73kg is about 161 pounds.

01-29-2003, 04:54 AM	#15
Andúril The Original Corruptor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,881	Measurement Goals Everything needs to have increased by roughly 10% by the end of the year. IOW: Chest (under arm) circ. 110cm + 11cm = 121cm Right bicep circ. 38cm + 4cm = 42cm Left bicep circ. 36cm + 4cm = 40cm Right forearm circ. 35cm + 4cm = 39cm Left forearm circ. 35cm + 4cm = 39cm Right calf circ. 38cm + 4cm = 42cm Left calf circ. 38cm + 4cm = 42cm Right quad/hamstring circ. 55cm + 6cm = 61cm Left quad/hamstring circ. 55cm + 6cm = 61cm Weight 73kg + 7kg = 80kg After the first month of training (i.e. by March 1) I will post my workout goals, concentrating on individual exercises. The first month will be used to get over the initial shock, and a possible two week pain absence. Thereafter my workouts will be far more consistent. Bye bye now. Last edited by Andúril : 01-29-2003 at 09:40 AM.

01-29-2003, 09:30 AM	#16
Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn The Elven Queen Of All Pyros Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Im like a little bug stuck in the lamp...never going anywhere Posts: 795	we hard to me is after running and using my arms for 2 hours in gymnastics, going to the gym, running (or using the cross trainer) for 3 miles, then doing push ups and arm exersizes __________________ Would you judge my future based on what i did in the past? Procrastinators Unite!!!.....tomorrrow.... Kids in backseats cause accidents...accidents in backseats cause kids As long as there are tests..there will be prayers in school

01-29-2003, 03:03 PM	#17
Inderjit Sanghera Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England. Posts: 260	I go to the Gym for 5 hours a week, plus I do soem exerecise at home. I go to a little gym, with little equipment, compared to say fitness first, it is only £6 membership and £2 for every time I go. Any dieticians here? I need to find out about high in protein diets, for mu luch, but most of the food served in my shcool is unhealty. Any good sandwiches that I could take? Tuna and egg maybe?

01-30-2003, 03:26 PM	#20
Inderjit Sanghera Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England. Posts: 260	Muscle mass is indeed the purpose of my Gym rountine. I eat rice 3 times a week or so, Chicken at leats 5 and Pasta twice, with quite a few high in fibre Indian dishes to boot. (Currys and the such, with chappatti.) As for unhealthy eating, I do have Kebabs aroudn about twice a month, and have 3 or so packs of crisps a day, or failing that Pringles.