The Daily Workout Thread :D

[SmellyOrc]

Today's goal: Course gymnastics + Ab workout (yeah, again...)
Status:
Course gymnastics: Done! Its even more demanding than regular running....
Ab workout: Done! I'm loving it!

[Donn]

Great workout today. I’ve learned that taking breakfast and a bike warmup are essential for a good hour in the gym for me. Worked delts, triceps, biceps and abs today. Workout was very vigorous and I completed it in fifty minutes...even though I added in some lower back work to keep that area fit and did lots of extra reps and sets for the other muscle groups. Shorter rests between sets and exercises accounts for most of that shortened workout time...approaching a H.I.T. protocol without really setting out to do that. An added side effect of all this is the fact that I’m getting some aerobic training effect from it. I can walk farther (up hill and flat), faster and with less effort than just a month ago and I’m resting a whole lot better. Feel great now. Something’s working.

[Hsiang-Lin]

Hey guys,

Sorry for the absence. It was a hectic week and I was just exhausted. I still managed to workout everyday, except for 1 (which if you know me, tells you how exhausted I must be to miss 1 day ), but anyway I'm back on track again now.

Tomorrow will be triceps + forearms. I hope to really burn these suckers as much as possible.

Work hard everyone!

[Shaden]

I'm going for a base of 3 sets of 15 press-ups and 15 sit-ups each day with an extra sit-up and press-up added each day. Not into all this weightlifting stuff, just feel like toning my body... I'll keep a diary in this post so I make myself feel guilty if I miss a day. Should motivate me to work hard at this. Oh and starting february when it starts to get lighter at night I'll begin 4 and a half mile runs. Can't wait for a fitter, happier me

January 20th - (15 Sit-Ups, 15 Press-Ups) x 2, (15 Sit-Ups, 10 Press-Ups) x 1
January 21st - (15 Sit-Ups, 15 Press-Ups) x 3

[SmellyOrc]

@Shaden if you want to tone your abs, only exercising won't be enough, you also have to cut on your calorie intake blablabla. At first I also did sit ups and crunches, thinking I had some nice abs. Think again. Try the Tae Bo Ab Workout, it'll burn everything you have and don't have. Way more effective than regular sit-ups.

Had 2 days off today. Only planned for 1 day off, though. I feel like I slacked today I feel empty the days I don't exercise... Oh well, I will pick it up again tomorrow!

[cela]

Once again, I have been slack with exercising for a few days. No excuses - the weather has been really awful and humid, but that should not have put me off my routine. Anyhoo, here is the bald truth:

16.01.07 Result: 1hr PT session completed
17.01.07 Result: Not completed
18.01.07 Result: Not completed
19.01.07 Result: Not completed
20.01.07 Result: Not completed
21.01.07 Result: 45min weights completed
22.01.07 Goal: 30min cardio

So, four days off – the good thing was that I was still able to increase my weights on the Dumbell Chest Press and the Pyramid Curls today. I am in Week 8 of a 12-week challenge, and my fitness has improved amazingly, but the weight is not dropping off as quickly as I would like. Of course, that has more to do with not eating 'clean'!

Welcome to Shaden Let's keep up the good work, guys!

[SmellyOrc]

Finally did my ab workout again. Yeah, again the abs. Also wanted to go running today, but the weather didn't allow it

[Shaden]

Isn't the running going to tone my entire body as well? I went running everyday for a month once and the increase in the definition of my muscles was quite definitive. I already am quite well-toned I'm just looking for a way to maintain and slowly build upon my current level of fitness.

Thanks for the advice about the calorie intake. I didn't really think about diet when I started this - but I'll definitely consider taking greater control over the things I eat. Trouble is I currently attend a college (i.e. Hi-School) and I get food from town. Well there is no end of Burger Kings, McDonalds, Greggs and other places which sell fast, cheap and certainly unhealthy food. There's a drastic shortage of anywhere which sells proper fruit and food. There's a store that sells fresh sandwhiches downmarket so I guess I'll head there. But I'm not really getting anything substantial for the midday meal unfortunately...

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January 20th - (15 Sit-Ups, 15 Press-Ups) x 2, (15 Sit-Ups, 10 Press-Ups) x 1
January 21st - (15 Sit-Ups, 15 Press-Ups) x 3

[fbmfor]

Jan 21: half marathon: 21.097 Km, in 2:05 h

It was one of the first goals for this year. See my thread: What are your fitness goals for 2007?

[JoannaC]

I would like to join! I use mostly exercise dvd's to work out. I want to start using my gym membership more though. Anyway, today I did upper body. I may do a short walk before bed, but I am tired and I did do a workout already, so I will feel no guilt if I skip the walk.

Workout: Leslie Sansone's Shortcuts Upper Body

[cela]

22.01.07 Result: Completed
23.01.07 Result: PT Session completed
24.01.07 Goal: 45min weights

Had a bit of a wake-up call this morning - week 8 of my 12-week challenge, and my measurements have not changed from week 4. So, need to up the intensity of my workouts, and EAT PROPERLY! Which for me, means lean chicken breasts and lots of vegies, mostly. I did just have a very enjoyable salad for lunch, and will be having same for dinner.

Hi JoannaC, nice to see another girl in this thread!

Cheers,
Claire

[JoannaC]

Thanks, Claire, for the welcome! Do tell about the very enjoyable salad. I have been enjoying some brocco-slaw lately myself. I did not take a good enough snack and was starving by dinner, then did a bit of snacking after Not too bad, compared to what it could have been, but I need to eat better during the day. I did have two vegetables at dinner!

Just an update, I did wind up doing a short walk, just a one-miler (Leslie's dvd's are all based on miles, either 1 mile, 2, 3 or 4). I got interrupted by a phone call but went back and finished it anyway.

[JoannaC]

Okay, back again today. Did Power Walk, 3-Mile and Power Firm Lower Body, both Leslie Sansone dvd's.

[Shaden]

Getting slight improvements in my capacity with calisthenics... decided to push the running a little further on in the schedule as it's still quite dark even at 5.00 at night and I get back from college at 4.40 at the earliest...

I've also decided to keep a sleep log to keep track of how much sleep I'm getting. At my age I think it's really important that I get at least 7.5 hours of sleep a day, 8 would of course be perfect.

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January 20th - (15 Sit-Ups, 15 Press-Ups) x 2, (15 Sit-Ups, 10 Press-Ups) x 1
January 21st - (15 Sit-Ups, 15 Press-Ups) x 3
January 22nd - (16 Sit-Ups, 16 Press-Ups) x 2 (16 Sit-Ups, 15 Press-Ups) x 1
January 23rd - (16 Sit-Ups, 16 Press-Ups) x 3 --(7.5 Hours Sleep)--
January 24th - (17 Sit-Ups, 17 Press-Ups) x 3 --(6.5 Hours Sleep)--
January 25th - (18 Sit-Ups, 18 Press-Ups) x 3 --(7.0 Hours Sleep)--
January 26th - (19 Sit-Ups, 19 Press-Ups) x 3 --(7.25 Hours Sleep)--
January 27th - (20 Sit-Ups, 20 Press-Ups) x 3 --(5.25 Hours Sleep)--
January 28th - (21 Sit-Ups, 21 Press-Ups) x 3 --(7.0 Hours Sleep)--
January 29th - (22 Sit-Ups, 22 Press-Ups) x 3 --(7.5 Hours Sleep)--
January 30th - (23 Sit-Ups, 23 Press-Ups) x 3 --(8 Hours Sleep)--

[escapee]

Diet change : No more sugar, no more deep fried food since 1st Jan 2007
The danger of sugar/

Trans fat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Daily workout since 1st Jan 2007 : brisk walk at least 1 hour per day

Sleeping pattern : 7-8 hours , no afternoon nap

Result : lose another stubborn 2 KG.

[SmellyOrc]

Been inactive for awhile, sorry for that. Had a few days of, too.
Ran yesterday, pain is now in my ankles....damned feet. I currently run on a 3-2 interval (3 minute run, 2 minute walk), and I can keep that up for a good while. Without the pain in my ankles/lower calves I could run way more....
Didn't do my workouts as I should have done. Oh well, gonna pick it up again today!

[kpreston]

Yay! I upgraded to 60 lbs. in each arm for dumbbell bench press!

[JoannaC]

Yesterday, I did Leslie Sansone's You Can Do Abs and You Can do Yoga. Today, I am babysitting and will prob have a rest day. I might do a walk when I get home, I might not.

[David Mitchell]

I haven't been here in a while (sorry), but I haven't slacked off yet. Tomorrow my goal is two sets of twelve push-ups—I tried two sets of thirteen the other day and didn't make it—and twenty-four Hindu squats.

[SmellyOrc]

Did 3 sets of 10 push ups followed by 10 squats yesterday, just to get back into the rythm. Gotta work on a new workout program on the days I don't do the abs...

[cela]

24.01.07 Result: Completed
25.01.07 Result: Not completed
26.01.07 Result: 30min walk outside completed
27.01.07 Result: 30min walk outside completed
28.01.07 Goal: 45min weights

JoannaC, regarding the salad I had the other day - it was grated zucchini, diced red pepper, baby spinach leaves, diced apple and a little grated cheddar cheese. I just dressed it with bottled french dressing, but my favourite is olive oil, balsamic vinegar and tomato paste! I often have it with chicken for a more substantial meal, maybe 2-3 times a week.

Cheers,
Claire

[SmellyOrc]

See previous post - did the same yesterday + today. Also ordered some orthotics for my shoes, so I'll hopefully be able to run without ankle pain. And bought an iPod nano too, gonna order/buy the nike+ stuff soon too

[Create]

Just wanted to add my bit :

-stretching for 10 minutes
-danced to some beats for a nice warm up of 10-15 minutes
-did Pilates for 20 minutes
-lifted 5 and 10 lb weights for two sets of 12
-stretched some more

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-ate a home-made egg mcmuffin


(this is what I do about 3 times a week + walking every day for 20 to 30 minutes and I lookand feel really healthy - i recommend Pilates to everyone)

[cela]

28.01.07 Result: Completed
29.01.07 Result: 30min cardio completed
30.01.07 Goal: 1hr PT session

Hi Create, my trainer incorporates a few Pilates moves in my workout, and they are super-effective at isolating the lower abs. There is a Pilates class at the gym that I should really look into.

Cheers,
Claire

[SmellyOrc]

Bah, been slacking off the last few days. Only did push ups during the days (2x 40 just for fun), today did 50 Hindu squats for fun. Need to create a new bodyweight exercise program...any tips?

Still gotta practice that one-armed push up. Its evil

[Hsiang-Lin]

Sorry for the long absence friends. I'm still working out hard with my bodybuilding routine, but I actually had 3 days last week I didn't work out due to low motivation and depression. I'm back now, but still in the recovery stage.

I'm not sure when I'll be back posting on a regular basis like I used to do, but I will definitely be back to check this thread frequently.

Also, I learned something new for weightlifting. Before I closed my eyes when I lifted to concentrate harder, but then I realized sometimes my form would go off since I couldn't see if I was lifting the weights properly. I could feel a burn, but something still felt off.

So recently, I started looking ahead and using the mind-in-muscle technique. So I will be looking forward and around, but my mind is always in the muscle. It is full concentration and even though tons of thigns are happening around you, you're mind is fully in the muscle. The advantage of looking in the mirror is of course, form, and now I realize why people say form is so important. It took me a long time to figure this out even as simple as the advice sounds.

So for me, closing my eyes allowed me to develop my mind-in-muscle connection, but looking in the mirror allowed me for much better form. Combining these 2 allow an even more intense lift. Well, hope that helps some people out there. Take care and keep lifting and working hard everyone!

[SmellyOrc]

Bought new shoes, + Nike+ iPod kit. New shoes are great! Next to no pain in my ankles/calves now

Also gonna do 3 sets of 10 push ups, followed by 24 military presses, followed by 10 squats throughout the day. Maybe I'll finally be able to do more than 30 regular push ups...