The Getting Back/In Shape Thread

dirtyho1968

dirtyho1968

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Well, just saying.
Keeps my cardio going...
At 44, I need to keep the blood flowing.
Smoking and drinking doesn't help. :wall:
 
blazinkill504

blazinkill504

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it for damn sure does that. FUCK i crave peanut butter now when im hungry an i dont have bread! bout to just eat it straight out the jar lol
 
blazinkill504

blazinkill504

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AMileHigh said:
white guy with the dark hair in this video won "most fit male on the planet" at the crossfit games last year. i wouldnt set my goals based on what hes up to lol
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still tho you dont have to blast thru it like him you just gotta do it. then try an beat that time again an again.
 
Padawanbater2

Padawanbater2

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Day 35 - June 19, 2012 (WEEK 5 - Day 7)

Distance: 2.32 mi
Duration: 33:28
Calories burned: 236
Average speed: 4.16 mi/h
Pace: 14:26 min/mi

Total distance for week 5 (skipped 2 days): 11.6 miles
Total accumulated duration: 2 hours 50 minutes
Total calories burned: 1,124

Difference in total distance: -8.47 mi
Difference in total accumulated duration: -1 hour 55 minutes
Difference in total calories burned: -802

Significant decrease in duration and distance for this week, but I've been working on increasing endurance and stamina and experimenting with the barefoot running.

Day 36 - June 20, 2012 (WEEK 6 - Day 1)

Distance: 4.31 mi
Duration: 1:04:44
Calories burned: 347
Average speed: 3.99 mi/h
Pace: 15:01 min/mi

Day 37 - June 21, 2012 (WEEK 6 - Day 2)

Distance: 2.71 mi
Duration: 37:00
Calories burned: 261
Average speed: 4.40 mi/h
Pace: 13:39 min/mi

Awesome, ran the mile with no stops for the first time since last year yesterday. No shoes. Definitely getting a pair of those shoes we were talking about earlier. My calves are sore as shit today, so I might skip the run.
 
blazinkill504

blazinkill504

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yea dude greenhorn was right i ran just with some socks before i worked out today an it felt way better than when i ran after with shoes. i only ran 100m it was more to get my legs loose before an after "cindy." cindy is a crossfit workout where you do 5 pull ups, 10 push ups, 15 squats for one rep an you see how many reps you can get in 20 minutes. i got 11 an finished 2 minutes early. i stayed at a conservative pace cause i atleast wanted to get 10. ima crank it up next time i do it.
 
Padawanbater2

Padawanbater2

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Day 38 - June 22, 2012 (WEEK 6 - Day 3)

Distance: 2.42 mi
Duration: 33:15
Calories burned: 234
Average speed: 4.37 mi/h
Pace: 13:44 min/mi

Timed mile run - 8:45

Day 39 - June 23, 2012 (WEEK 6 - Day 4)

Distance: 1.83 mi
Duration: 26:33
Calories burned: 187
Average speed: 4.13 mi/h
Pace: 14:32 min/mi


So today I'm feeling a hike, the usual spot I go to is reached by bike followed by a short 1.5 mile hike at the end and an awesome dip in the water that's well worth the trip! Thing is I don't have access to the bike, so instead of that short 1.5 mile hike, it now turns into an 8.4 mile hike! Am I beast enough to do it?! 8 fuckin' miles?! The next town over is 9 miles away and takes 10-15 minutes to get to driving, I wonder how long it would take me to hike 8 and a half miles.. I'm thinking I could get there in 2-2 1/2 hours. I'm a little nervous about mountain lions (not gonna lie), and I don't have shit except a big knife to handle something like that with should one decide I look tasty.

Really considering this! I should have left earlier!
 
ClaytonBigsby

ClaytonBigsby

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Good job, all! The insanity workout will put you into the best shape of your life. I played football for 20 yrs, martial arts for 10. I know what good shape is and what a great workout is, the insanity workout is the best thing you can do for yourself. I bought it on Craigslist for $70.

Perfect push ups, four sets of 30 every day
four sets of abs (bicycles, planks, crunches)

6' 210, 8% bf in my forties
 
blazinkill504

blazinkill504

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whats the premise of the insanity workout?

pad id go for it if you think you can an or want to run that far in one run. is it 8 there an back or just there?
 
ClaytonBigsby

ClaytonBigsby

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As you get more sedentary (usually with age), your body uses fewer of the smaller, stabilizing, muscles. Even your larger muscles for basic movement begin to weaken. The insanity workout starts you out with basic movements that require strenous muscle use and cardio. As you progress (rapidly, it's a two month regime) you incorporate more muscles and movement for strength and agility. If you empty the tank daily, in two months you will be in the best condition of your life. You may still have some improvement to make, but you will be in the best cardio and overall muscle strength of your life.
 
blazinkill504

blazinkill504

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sounds nice dude i hope you can help us keep each other an this thread goin cause seein yall doin shit makes me feel lazy if im not an i go out an hit a WOD real quick.
 
ClaytonBigsby

ClaytonBigsby

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Not sure if it has been covered yet...

Remember, there are red and white muscle fibers (fast and slow twitch) and you need to work them both for strength and speed. So, at least once a week, do your reps as fast as you can, safely (lower the weight and really burn your muscles up). Once every couple of weeks, slow waaaay down and work on the negative portion of your rep.
 
blazinkill504

blazinkill504

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yea negative bench press is a BITCH i hate it when i gotta do em. todays a light day biceps an abs with a set of close grip pullups.
 
Mellowman2112

Mellowman2112

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Ok guys im in. I have to lose 30 pounds and get down to 155 my perfect weight. 34 inch waist needs to get to 29 or at least 30. So I will join the thread.
 
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