Official I Joined A Gym Thread

[SBriand 4]

My current workout plan is this.stretch5 min on bike30 second breakthen do a 8 station rotation on machines 12 reps each 30 secs between stations1 minute break5 min on bike30 sec breakthen do the 8 stations again 10 reps each 30 sec btw 1 minute break5 min on bike30 second break8 station again 8 reps each higher weight 30 sec break btw2 minute break15 min on bikethen I do my pull ups but generally depending on the day I can do a few or a lotI like this because it keeps my heart rate through the whole workout

[jeff_536 3]

My current workout plan is this.stretch5 min on bike30 second breakthen do a 8 station rotation on machines 12 reps each 30 secs between stations1 minute break5 min on bike30 sec breakthen do the 8 stations again 10 reps each 30 sec btw 1 minute break5 min on bike30 second break8 station again 8 reps each higher weight 30 sec break btw2 minute break15 min on bikethen I do my pull ups but generally depending on the day I can do a few or a lotI like this because it keeps my heart rate through the whole workout

That looks interesting...I'm anxiously awaiting Guapo's workout that he said he'd send to me.

[SBriand 4]

And just started using this today on advice from others on the diet.http://www.thedailyplate.com

[jmkiser 0]

Man, I wish I could afford to join up with a gym right now.

[Nikki_N 17]

And just started using this today on advice from others on the diet.http://www.thedailyplate.com

I don't use the Nutri-System food anymore (hit my goal a while back) but I still use their website to count my calories. By counting the calories and keeping track of everything I eat, I've found I'm less likely to eat things I shouldn't.

[troyomac 0]

I like this because it keeps my heart rate through the whole workout

I think that's why it's a good idea to do at least 5 minutes of cardio before resistance training. Get that heart rate up and burn more calories.I do about 30 mins right now on the cross-trainer before lifting weights. I like to do all my cardio before, and none after because I am so fatigued usually that I can barely make it up the stairs to the change room. Hopefully going to slowly increase my cardio time until I can get up to an hour.

[El Guapo 8]

I think that's why it's a good idea to do at least 5 minutes of cardio before resistance training. Get that heart rate up and burn more calories.I do about 30 mins right now on the cross-trainer before lifting weights. I like to do all my cardio before, and none after because I am so fatigued usually that I can barely make it up the stairs to the change room. Hopefully going to slowly increase my cardio time until I can get up to an hour.

Yes, 10 would be better if you have the time.

[jeff_536 3]

I think that's why it's a good idea to do at least 5 minutes of cardio before resistance training. Get that heart rate up and burn more calories.I do about 30 mins right now on the cross-trainer before lifting weights. I like to do all my cardio before, and none after because I am so fatigued usually that I can barely make it up the stairs to the change room. Hopefully going to slowly increase my cardio time until I can get up to an hour.

This is about where I am. I don't hit the weights as hard as you, though. Just easing back in and I don't want to overdo it. I'm just doing enough so that I struggle a bit on my third set of 10.

[renaedawn 1]

bullemia FTW!!

Teach me this.I can gag but I can't vomit. What's the trick?

[El Guapo 8]

This is about where I am. I don't hit the weights as hard as you, though. Just easing back in and I don't want to overdo it. I'm just doing enough so that I struggle a bit on my third set of 10.

Jeff I'm working from home today, before afternoon meetings, I'll e mail in the morning.

[jeff_536 3]

Jeff I'm working from home today, before afternoon meetings, I'll e mail in the morning.

cool.

[Nikki_N 17]

Teach me this.I can gag but I can't vomit. What's the trick?

When you start to gag, the key is to push your finger even farther down your throat. Wiggle it a bit if you have to. Be persistent and the vomit will come.I do this when I am beyond drunk and I know I'm going to be uber sick later if I don't get some of the booze out. I should've done it in the parking lot before we left Firelake rather than hurling on/in your car. I really didn't think I was going to puke that time though as I hadn't had that much to drink. I think it was the coffee mixed with the booze all churning about as we drove home that did me in. I still feel awful about that.

[El Guapo 8]

When you start to gag, the key is to push your finger even farther down your throat. Wiggle it a bit if you have to. Be persistent and the vomit will come.I do this when I am beyond drunk and I know I'm going to be uber sick later if I don't get some of the booze out. I should've done it in the parking lot before we left Firelake rather than hurling on/in your car. I really didn't think I was going to puke that time though as I hadn't had that much to drink. I think it was the coffee mixed with the booze all churning about as we drove home that did me in. I still feel awful about that.

Why are you using a finger?

[Nikki_N 17]

Why are you using a finger?

Nobody likes it when you hurl on their member.

[ShakeZuma 585]

Teach me this.I can gag but I can't vomit. What's the trick?

I thought that was the trick

[JoeyJoJo 18]

I thought that was the trick

Shake says what we're all thinking after he says it.

[zimmer4141 0]

Nobody likes it when you hurl on their member.

I bet ShakeZuma does!

[Nikki_N 17]

I bet ShakeZuma does!

That could very well be. I suppose I've heard of stranger things.

[jeff_536 3]

Only had a 50-minute or so window to work out last night...got in a half-hour cardio, increased the weights on the upper body and increased the crunches. Felt good and no soreness this morning.

[fryer98 30]

Only had a 50-minute or so window to work out last night...got in a half-hour cardio, increased the weights on the upper body and increased the crunches. Felt good and no soreness this morning.

I understand that you only had 50 mins, but I would think if you have NO soreness, you need to up the workout. Thoughts?

[jeff_536 3]

I understand that you only had 50 mins, but I would think if you have NO soreness, you need to up the workout. Thoughts?

Agreed. I'm walking the fine line between going too easy and going too hard.But I actually increased the weights on all the upper body machines i used, to the point I struggled to complete my third set of 10. Either I'm becoming a little more accustomed to pushing weights around or i need to push a little harder. I'll keep ramping things up.

[Jadaki 0]

Agreed. I'm walking the fine line between going too easy and going too hard.But I actually increased the weights on all the upper body machines i used, to the point I struggled to complete my third set of 10. Either I'm becoming a little more accustomed to pushing weights around or i need to push a little harder. I'll keep ramping things up.

My understanding is you want to be struggling toward the end of your first set.

[fryer98 30]

Agreed. I'm walking the fine line between going too easy and going too hard.But I actually increased the weights on all the upper body machines i used, to the point I struggled to complete my third set of 10. Either I'm becoming a little more accustomed to pushing weights around or i need to push a little harder. I'll keep ramping things up.

No problem with easing your way in and feeling things out. Not saying you should up it a lot now and be hurting big time, but eventually, some soreness is a good sign. Just remember, no matter how far you push it, your workout now is MUCH better than what your workout was a few months ago.Now, if my lazy ass would start at it again.

[jeff_536 3]

My understanding is you want to be struggling toward the end of your first set.

Oh geez...if i'm struggling at the end of the first set, there's no way I'll get through the third.

No problem with easing your way in and feeling things out. Not saying you should up it a lot now and be hurting big time, but eventually, some soreness is a good sign. Just remember, no matter how far you push it, your workout now is MUCH better than what your workout was a few months ago.Now, if my lazy ass would start at it again.

When i first started the simplest stuff a couple months, I literally struggled to do 10 pushups...it was pathetic. I feel much better now.

[ShakeZuma 585]

I've been lifting weights for about 2 full years now and I still get sore after just about every workout. of course, I'm totally into shredding my muscles and pumping to the max, so there's that.