The get in better shape thread 06/01to 12/31/12

jogged up and down a steep hill today. i think i overdid it

did a small set of squats and inner core.

Originally posted by macfoster2 Originally posted by mike-de-tacoma Finally got on the snow yesterday. Every part of my body is sore, in a good way -- definitely feeling the results of 6 months of inactivity. What are the "burpee" exercises I've seen mentioned here a couple of times? burpees http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Dq_NCzj8M

Originally posted by Angry Midget Yo Originally posted by macfoster2 Originally posted by mike-de-tacoma [...] What are the "burpee" exercises I've seen mentioned here a couple of times? burpees http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Dq_NCzj8M Burpees comes in modified forms as well so you can get more intense if you wanted to.

Thanks. Looks kind of like a push-up followed by a jumping jack.   
If that doesn't get me in shape, nothing will!   

The boys and I had a pull up competition resently, and I am so sore.
The structure was this.
Everyone does one pull up
then two
then three
Once you get to 8's you are so dead.

that sounds like a lot of pull ups...

Originally posted by timpiper I stepped up my game today-went for a run, did weight training, and ended with a swim

Keep that up every week and you'll be in the best shape of your life. I hate working out in the winter. It gets dark here at 4pm and I just get lazy and tired.

Originally posted by chhummystar going to squeeze in a wee bit more cardio by taking out the dog to walk in the morning and or in the evening. I'll want to up the activity a little more, but I'm taking baby steps.

yea after increasing the duration you should try jogging.
i jog with my dog sometimes. keeps both of us in shape

Originally posted by haiv143 ^^ hate jogging in the winter. My joints stiffen up and it hurts. Also, i get this hot, itchy, rashy sensation between my thighs. Anyone know what it is and how to stop it from hurting when I jog on the cold days?

I believe that is called herpes.  You can go to a doctor or clinic for treatment.  My advice, stay away from crack-whores.

Took yesterday to rest. Looks like today is more of the same.. 

Im finding it very difficult to stay in the kind of shape i prefer to be in when im working 6 days a freakin' week

Originally posted by timpiper Im finding it very difficult to stay in the kind of shape i prefer to be in when im working 6 days a freakin' week

Desk job, Tim? Perhaps if ya could find a local gym that did some sort of circuit training class (effectively working all muscles to some degree in one workout session). They're not gonna get ya all buff, but they only take about an hour, and they're GREAT to burn calories and tone things up.

Originally posted by Angry Midget Yo Originally posted by j_lucky84 Originally posted by timpiper Im finding it very difficult to stay in the kind of shape i prefer to be in when im working 6 days a freakin' week Desk job, Tim? Perhaps if ya could find a local gym that did some sort of circuit training class (effectively working all muscles to some degree in one workout session). They're not gonna get ya all buff, but they only take about an hour, and they're GREAT to burn calories and tone things up. There are work out routines you can do while working a desk job, although I don't think people around you would want to smell your smelly pits afterwards.

Have you guys tried the app Office-fit? It has like workout stuff for people in the office environment. Pretty sweet

A sweaty office environment would get people so mad tho. I recommend making a little time after work each day, start with 10 mins and see how that feels, then work your way up.

We would recommend anyone that can spare half an hour to do yoga. We cant believe how much better we feel after a day's riding if we have done some yoga. No aches or pains, try it guys and let us know how you get on

A great half hour workout is to just crank the treadmill up as inclined as it will go and walk at the fastest pace you can. Gets the heart pumping and you sweat it out

Originally posted by snowflakez Originally posted by mj2delmenico A great half hour workout is to just crank the treadmill up as inclined as it will go and walk at the fastest pace you can. Gets the heart pumping and you sweat it out personally i enjoy outside runs more. fresh air and no need for a machine.

I prefer outside runs/walks, but when winter weather hits this town, NO ONE takes care of their sidewalks. so breaking an ankle is almost an imminent possibility. My gf is a beast on the incline treadmill. does about 3-4 miles a day. I prefer sprinting workouts over walking, but the treadmills at my gym are a bit too slow for my sprinting speed (and a more valid argument is.. im too clumsy to start and stop at it's full speed lol)

I'm always surprised at the hill how no one ever stretches before going down the hill. I am the only one ever stretching. I'm getting old though (31) so anything I can do to prevent injury I'm all for.

I've been lazy for the last two weeks because of xmas and "the end of the world" thing. Even skip my routine pushups too. Hopefully I'll get back to the routine right after xmas.

Feeling the christmas bulge need to get the exercise and diet going again during Jan.

Originally posted by mj2delmenico Feeling the christmas bulge need to get the exercise and diet going again during Jan.

Me too. Its kinda hard not too with Thanksgiving in November, Then Christmas, my birthday, New Years and my sisters birthday all happening in the same week. Good news is that I got a membership to a new gym that is opening up in January. Im going to shave off a few pounds of fat.

I bought a pair of ankle weights to see what it does although I don't really feel a difference unless I'm jumping around or kicking or something.  

Originally posted by gunda pickle Originally posted by Angry Midget Yo I bought a pair of ankle weights to see what it does although I don't really feel a difference unless I'm jumping around or kicking or something.   There used to be a guy at work that used to wear ankle weights every day. To be honest it looked a bit silly. But more power to him because he didn't care.

Originally posted by Angry Midget Yo I bought a pair of ankle weights to see what it does although I don't really feel a difference unless I'm jumping around or kicking or something.

I follow ya. If you're just doing regular daily activities and draggin your feet around everywhere, I wouldn't imagine the ankle weights doing much for ya. Anything where you're getting the leg elevated is where you'd notice it most, but as dvdngu stated, it might cause some joint pain. If you kick up the intensity of your regular workouts, you could get just as much exercise from just your body weight than just the weights alone with a more easily-paced routine.

I went boarding yesterday in bumpy powder conditions and it killed my legs. They are so sore! I can't wait till the gym opens in January. I need more leg workouts.