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tinaz said: CarrieMpls said: I'm thinking about doing a half next year. 
I'm taking the winter off as my knees were starting to get really sore near the end of my training. And being I'm totally new to running this year, I don't want to make the rooky mistake of overtraining and injuring myself. I'll do other stuff through the winter and pick it up again around March. That's the plan, anyway. I found in training 4 the half it helped if i did the eliptical every other day for at least 45 mins...saves your knees for the long runs! You will LOVE doing the half tho! It is so much fun! Im thinking bout doing a whole but it is soooo hard on a persons body and lets face it...im not 20 anymore!  Yeah, I plan to start on the elliptical soon. I thought about doing a whole just to say I did it but it's SUCH a committment to train for! Months and months of work and I run so freaking slow, you really don't have time for anything else.  It would consume everything. |
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Evvy said: Harlepolis said: Jog? Yes, but not run,,,,,5k would be easy, thats exactly one hour.
I've been in the gym EVERYDAY for a year now, I didn't miss a single session and each day I feel my fitness improving everytime I make an activity around the house. [Edited 10/30/09 3:42am] EVERYDAY? that's awesome!  
what's your routine?? I don't have a routine, my trainer said that the less you strict yourself with the same routine, the more your body will endure against pressure and strain. I do have a program that I switch every week, this week has been: 4 days - 60 minutes cardio(5 km) followed by 3 abs training(not always the same ones). 3 days - 30 minutes cardio(2.5 km) followed by 6 trainings for chest, back, legs, shoulders, biceps & triceps(not always the same ones either). As you know, stretching exercise after these are VERY important as well. If I had it my way, I'd be in the gym more than 2 hours but I was adviced to put on only one hour or one & a 1/2 at most,,,,since I come in here everyday. So far so good  However, I wish I could find good natural energy drinks,,,,,I've been tempted to try these protein shakes but I'm reluctant.[Edited 10/30/09 5:59am] | |
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CarrieMpls said: tinaz said: I found in training 4 the half it helped if i did the eliptical every other day for at least 45 mins...saves your knees for the long runs! You will LOVE doing the half tho! It is so much fun! Im thinking bout doing a whole but it is soooo hard on a persons body and lets face it...im not 20 anymore! Yeah, I plan to start on the elliptical soon. I thought about doing a whole just to say I did it but it's SUCH a committment to train for! Months and months of work and I run so freaking slow, you really don't have time for anything else. It would consume everything.Ya, my sister did chicago a couple of years ago and to this day has problems with her iotibial (SPELLING?) band...Shes always in pain, so i think is it worth it?? But ya, i want to do it just to say i did it also!... When im near the end of the 13 miles, im tired, but i think i could go a few more miles ok but i think the wall they talk about would kick my butt around mile 18...but if your properly trained for it one should be able to get past it ok... So idk...its just finding the time like you said... ~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~ | |
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I buy protein powder at GNC and make one after every work out... I usually make a smoothie with the powder, yougurt and juice but today i was lazy and just made a orange juice and protein powder drink...i have one of those shakers with the metal ball thingy in it...I buy unflavored and vanilla... ~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~ | |
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Harlepolis said: Evvy said: EVERYDAY? that's awesome!
what's your routine?? I don't have a routine, my trainer said that the less you strict yourself with the same routine, the more your body will endure against pressure and strain. I do have a program that I switch every week, this week has been: 4 days - 60 minutes cardio(5 km) followed by 3 abs training(not always the same ones). 3 days - 30 minutes cardio(2.5 km) followed by 6 trainings for chest, back, legs, shoulders, biceps & triceps(not always the same ones either). As you know, stretching exercise after these are VERY important as well. If I had it my way, I'd be in the gym more than 2 hours but I was adviced to put on only one hour or one & a 1/2 at most,,,,since I come in here everyday. So far so good However, I wish I could find good natural energy drinks,,,,,I've been tempted to try these protein shakes but I'm reluctant.
[Edited 10/30/09 5:59am] be sure to let the muscle group you work one day- rest the next day. don't work the same muscle group everyday. if you do you won't allow them to rebuild themselves stronger- each workout breaks the muscle down... LOVE HARD. | |
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Very, although I do weight lifting and not cardio or running. | |
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Evvy said: Harlepolis said: I don't have a routine, my trainer said that the less you strict yourself with the same routine, the more your body will endure against pressure and strain. I do have a program that I switch every week, this week has been: 4 days - 60 minutes cardio(5 km) followed by 3 abs training(not always the same ones). 3 days - 30 minutes cardio(2.5 km) followed by 6 trainings for chest, back, legs, shoulders, biceps & triceps(not always the same ones either). As you know, stretching exercise after these are VERY important as well. If I had it my way, I'd be in the gym more than 2 hours but I was adviced to put on only one hour or one & a 1/2 at most,,,,since I come in here everyday. So far so good However, I wish I could find good natural energy drinks,,,,,I've been tempted to try these protein shakes but I'm reluctant.
[Edited 10/30/09 5:59am] be sure to let the muscle group you work one day- rest the next day. don't work the same muscle group everyday. if you do you won't allow them to rebuild themselves stronger- each workout breaks the muscle down... Exactly thats why I NEVER stick with a routine.
As for taking a rest day I tried it, but lol I end up feeling guilty,,,,,funny thing is, I don't feel guilty when I pass by Krispy Kremes Aside from sex, exercises are the best when it comes to losing tension,,,,that is why I don't take a rest day unless I have to. | |
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tinaz said: I buy protein powder at GNC and make one after every work out... I usually make a smoothie with the powder, yougurt and juice but today i was lazy and just made a orange juice and protein powder drink...i have one of those shakers with the metal ball thingy in it...I buy unflavored and vanilla...
We have GNC store next to my gym,,,,and as tempted as I am, idk. I always think about the side effects and the possibility that they(protein shakes) decreases weight,,,,,which really is the reason why I'm reluctant. I have the platic shaker,,,,and it has been empty eversince I bought it
I tried sugar free redbull but the last time I drank it, I had a strong dizzy spell and rapid heartbeat after an exercise which creeped me the fuck out,,,,I never drank a redbull since. | |
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Harlepolis said: tinaz said: I buy protein powder at GNC and make one after every work out... I usually make a smoothie with the powder, yougurt and juice but today i was lazy and just made a orange juice and protein powder drink...i have one of those shakers with the metal ball thingy in it...I buy unflavored and vanilla...
We have GNC store next to my gym,,,,and as tempted as I am, idk. I always think about the side effects and the possibility that they(protein shakes) decreases weight,,,,,which really is the reason why I'm reluctant. I have the platic shaker,,,,and it has been empty eversince I bought it
I tried sugar free redbull but the last time I drank it, I had a strong dizzy spell and rapid heartbeat after an exercise which creeped me the fuck out,,,,I never drank a redbull since. I too am very leery about some of the drinks out there but the protein is harmless, its just whey protein... No energy stuff in it just helps repair your muscles... My husband uses all the NOexplode and stuff like that but my theory on energy drinks b4 a workout is this.. I want my body to naturally be able to handle my workout...if it cant than i need to step it down a notch... Like i said to him, what happens if you run out of that stuff or are traveling and dont wanna mess with brining it...Then your gonna have a shitty workout and i HATE having shitty workouts lol... ~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~ | |
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Harlepolis said: tinaz said: I buy protein powder at GNC and make one after every work out... I usually make a smoothie with the powder, yougurt and juice but today i was lazy and just made a orange juice and protein powder drink...i have one of those shakers with the metal ball thingy in it...I buy unflavored and vanilla...
We have GNC store next to my gym,,,,and as tempted as I am, idk. I always think about the side effects and the possibility that they(protein shakes) decreases weight,,,,,which really is the reason why I'm reluctant. I have the platic shaker,,,,and it has been empty eversince I bought it
I tried sugar free redbull but the last time I drank it, I had a strong dizzy spell and rapid heartbeat after an exercise which creeped me the fuck out,,,,I never drank a redbull since. Why would the protein drink decrease your weight? If your not using it as a meal replacer it wont make you lose weight... If anything it will help you build muscle mass, now dont get me wrong, i only drink 1 scoop a day but IF you want to be bulkier it will help do that as well but you would need to drink alot more of it... ~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~ | |
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tinaz said: Harlepolis said: We have GNC store next to my gym,,,,and as tempted as I am, idk. I always think about the side effects and the possibility that they(protein shakes) decreases weight,,,,,which really is the reason why I'm reluctant. I have the platic shaker,,,,and it has been empty eversince I bought it
I tried sugar free redbull but the last time I drank it, I had a strong dizzy spell and rapid heartbeat after an exercise which creeped me the fuck out,,,,I never drank a redbull since. I too am very leery about some of the drinks out there but the protein is harmless, its just whey protein... No energy stuff in it just helps repair your muscles... My husband uses all the NOexplode and stuff like that but my theory on energy drinks b4 a workout is this.. I want my body to naturally be able to handle my workout...if it cant than i need to step it down a notch... Like i said to him, what happens if you run out of that stuff or are traveling and dont wanna mess with brining it...Then your gonna have a shitty workout and i HATE having shitty workouts lol... Thanx a much needed moral support.
I'll try your method(smoothie and all) right after this shift, in fact. | |
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Harlepolis said: tinaz said: I too am very leery about some of the drinks out there but the protein is harmless, its just whey protein... No energy stuff in it just helps repair your muscles... My husband uses all the NOexplode and stuff like that but my theory on energy drinks b4 a workout is this.. I want my body to naturally be able to handle my workout...if it cant than i need to step it down a notch... Like i said to him, what happens if you run out of that stuff or are traveling and dont wanna mess with brining it...Then your gonna have a shitty workout and i HATE having shitty workouts lol... Thanx a much needed moral support.
I'll try your method(smoothie and all) right after this shift, in fact.Anytime! Have a GREAT day!! ~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~ | |
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tinaz said: Harlepolis said: We have GNC store next to my gym,,,,and as tempted as I am, idk. I always think about the side effects and the possibility that they(protein shakes) decreases weight,,,,,which really is the reason why I'm reluctant. I have the platic shaker,,,,and it has been empty eversince I bought it
I tried sugar free redbull but the last time I drank it, I had a strong dizzy spell and rapid heartbeat after an exercise which creeped me the fuck out,,,,I never drank a redbull since. Why would the protein drink decrease your weight? If your not using it as a meal replacer it wont make you lose weight... If anything it will help you build muscle mass, now dont get me wrong, i only drink 1 scoop a day but IF you want to be bulkier it will help do that as well but you would need to drink alot more of it... Thing is, I'm not dependant on ANY alternative methods to lose my weight,,,I think my exercise is enough. I do need some endurance sometimes, which is where they come in. But I talked with couple of people I train with, and like you said, it made them bulkier and gained a couple which I'm shying away from,,,, | |
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Not too bad Im a postman so im pretty used to walking.Although recently I have more of a driving duty so im not walking as much as I used to.
Ive been off cigarettes for coming up on 4 years now so that must be somewhat beneficial. Fuck the funk - it's time to ditch the worn-out Vegas horns fills, pick up the geee-tar and finally ROCK THE MUTHA-FUCKER!! He hinted at this on Chaos, now it's time to step up and fully DELIVER!!
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I take a body sculpting class Monday, Wednesday and Friday for an hour and I try to do cardio twice a week, usually 4 miles each time. Either running or the elliptical.
This week, however, was a total bust! | |
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I work out four days a week(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday). Lot of heavy lifting combined with cardio. | |
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lawd if I had to run to my car I would probably fall over dead 
I think I am actually going to go renew my membership at the gym today, especially since they offered such a nice come back package. It would truly help with my stress levels, I am sure | |
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No idea, in relative terms, but I feel stronger now than I have for maybe 8 years. I've lost some of my vertical leap though and my knees are struggling. I swam over 1.5kms today in one hour at the pool. I think that's not too bad. I do weights 3 times a week and swim 3 times a week. I still drink too much and don't do enough cardio (I do ride an exercise bike 2 or 3 days a week and skip rope when I feel like it, but I slacked off for many years before now) but I think I'm doing ok. I plan to be the fittest I've been in my life at 30. 
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BklynBabe said: lawd if I had to run to my car I would probably fall over dead
I think I am actually going to go renew my membership at the gym today, especially since they offered such a nice come back package. It would truly help with my stress levels, I am sure You'd be amazed how great(and relieved) you feel after a good sweat. | |
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CarrieMpls said: I haven't run since my race, though. It's been rainy practically ever since.
I'll probably start running on a treadmill regularly soon here. I've just been taking a bit of a break. I do yoga on Tuesday nights with a class and I do a bit at home by myself on weekends, though. This is really impressive! I do cardio a few times a week, but it's never, ever running. I should start. It's such a great form of cardio - you can do it almost anywhere. Also, when will this blasted rain end? Those poor trick-or-treaters may have to cover their costumes in jackets, hoods, and hats! "She made me glad to be a man" | |
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You want a great cardio workout - hit the StairMaster for a 30 minutes. | |
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Harlepolis said: tinaz said: Why would the protein drink decrease your weight? If your not using it as a meal replacer it wont make you lose weight... If anything it will help you build muscle mass, now dont get me wrong, i only drink 1 scoop a day but IF you want to be bulkier it will help do that as well but you would need to drink alot more of it... Thing is, I'm not dependant on ANY alternative methods to lose my weight,,,I think my exercise is enough. I do need some endurance sometimes, which is where they come in. But I talked with couple of people I train with, and like you said, it made them bulkier and gained a couple which I'm shying away from,,,, Honestly it hasnt made me bulky or gain poundage at all! Women dont tend to bulk up like men do anyway unless you are into some SERIOUS weight training... One or two scoops a day wont bulk anything, those people are drinking it like 3-4 or more a day.. Most generally "most" people dont eat enough protein in their diet, and since you are working out you would need more so you wont bulk at all... ~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~ | |
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Harlepolis said: Jog? Yes, but not run,,,,,5k would be easy, thats exactly one hour.
I've been in the gym EVERYDAY for a year now, I didn't miss a single session and each day I feel my fitness improving everytime I make an activity around the house. [Edited 10/30/09 3:42am] Hella impressive! I'm probably not very fit at all from what I used to be. Cardio, weights, yoga, martial arts, kick boxing... then I decided to go back to school and the only work out I get is lugging these damn text books around.  Been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the jump off | |
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uPtoWnNY said: You'd be amazed how great(and relieved) you feel after a good sweat.
I did join and did stairmaster for 1/2 hr and a few crunches and I do feel better!  my body was so tight with stress. 
I also got a new tattoo!! lol. I was busy today. | |
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BklynBabe said: uPtoWnNY said: You'd be amazed how great(and relieved) you feel after a good sweat.
I did join and did stairmaster for 1/2 hr and a few crunches and I do feel better! my body was so tight with stress.
I also got a new tattoo!! lol. I was busy today. What did you get?? ~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~ | |
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JackieBlue said: Harlepolis said: Jog? Yes, but not run,,,,,5k would be easy, thats exactly one hour.
I've been in the gym EVERYDAY for a year now, I didn't miss a single session and each day I feel my fitness improving everytime I make an activity around the house. [Edited 10/30/09 3:42am] Hella impressive! I'm probably not very fit at all from what I used to be. Cardio, weights, yoga, martial arts, kick boxing... then I decided to go back to school and the only work out I get is lugging these damn text books around. My family, from both sides have diabetes,,,,,couple of them caught it young because they didn't take good care of themselves. Its a drag,,,,,and I don't want no part of it. | |
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tinaz said: I also got a new tattoo!! lol. I was busy today.
What did you get??
chinese symbol for strength on my hip. I love it! I meant to do it after my surgery, but it's even more apropos after losing my job yesterday! because I am going to be strong and pull it together. and lose weight too. | |
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BklynBabe said: tinaz said: I also got a new tattoo!! lol. I was busy today.
What did you get??
chinese symbol for strength on my hip. I love it! I meant to do it after my surgery, but it's even more apropos after losing my job yesterday! because I am going to be strong and pull it together. and lose weight too. Good for you! I LOVE your attitude!! When you think like that you can achieve everything!! (Im so sorry bout your job...)  ~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~ | |
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whistle said: could you run a 5k without dropping dead?
OK, maybe 5k is too much (that's a little over 3 miles for non-metric types). how about 1 mile? anything you care to share about your fitness level is cool. I wouldn't run it I've always hated running. Walking no problem, but I'd like to swim it. But I would definitely need training beforehand. I'm not unfit but I'm not as fit as I should be. Though I've been a fitness fantatic for quite a no. of years in my life previously, which is why I'm probably a little lazy now. "Free URself, B the best that U can B, 3rd Apartment from the Sun, nothing left to fear" Prince Rogers Nelson - Forever in my Life - | |
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I'd back myself against anyone on the org in a foot race. | |
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