Do you Run?……Walk?….Bike?…..Swim?…..yoga?…..lift weights? What’s your workout plan?

[kiddiedoc]

100 Peloton rides in the books!

 

[VolKnight9]

I usually don’t do much extra. My job requires a lot of walking and lifting. (I work for Coca-Cola) Probably walk at least 10k steps a day and lift for about 8 hours.

 

[Tin Man]

Morning walk, 3.66 miles, 9,174 steps, 1:22 elapsed time, only one 10 minute conversation with a neighbor

 

[bignewt]

Ive started swimming instead of running. My lower back was just always jacked up. Doing about 1100 meters 2-3 times a week. Ive gotten to where I can do 100 without stopping. Seems to be good, haven't really gained weight and my body feels way better.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Ive started swimming instead of running. My lower back was just always jacked up. Doing about 1100 meters 2-3 times a week. Ive gotten to where I can do 100 without stopping. Seems to be good, haven't really gained weight and my body feels way better.

Swimming is the best thing you can do for exercise

 

[KoachKrab127]

Ive started swimming instead of running. My lower back was just always jacked up. Doing about 1100 meters 2-3 times a week. Ive gotten to where I can do 100 without stopping. Seems to be good, haven't really gained weight and my body feels way better.

Good for you! Swimming is how I began my weight loss journey. I’m a former competitive swimmer who used to swim 6000 yards 5-6 times per week, but when I first started trying to get back into it as an overweight, out-of-shape 35 year-old, I had to rest for a minute plus after only 100 yards. I stayed with it though, and after a few months, I eventually got up to doing 3200 yards per session, which took a little longer than an hour and lost 75 pounds.

When I swim, I like to do lots of variety of sets of short distances. I get bored when I do more than 100 yards without stopping. I was a sprinter when I competed, and I’ve always hated distance sets. One of my favorite sets is 4x75s (25 free, 25 choice stroke, 25 free) on 1:30 interval, then 6x50 free on 60 second interval, then 8x25 choice stroke on 40 second interval, and I do that entire thing twice. I also like to do 100 IMs, kick sets with fins and a kickboard, and pull sets with a pull buoy and paddles.

Do you change up your strokes a lot? That’s what I definitely prefer to do.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Good for you! Swimming is how I began my weight loss journey. I’m a former competitive swimmer who used to swim 6000 yards 5-6 times per week, but when I first started trying to get back into it as an overweight, out-of-shape 35 year-old, I had to rest for a minute plus after only 100 yards. I stayed with it though, and after a few months, I eventually got up to doing 3200 yards per session, which took a little longer than an hour and lost 75 pounds.

When I swim, I like to do lots of variety of sets of short distances. I get bored when I do more than 100 yards without stopping. I was a sprinter when I competed, and I’ve always hated distance sets. One of my favorite sets is 4x75s (25 free, 25 choice stroke, 25 free) on 1:30 interval, then 6x50 free on 60 second interval, then 8x25 choice stroke on 40 second interval, and I do that entire thing twice. I also like to do 100 IMs, kick sets with fins and a kickboard, and pull sets with a pull buoy and paddles.

Do you change up your strokes a lot? That’s what I definitely prefer to do.

My best 100 yards freestyle time was in 1986. I went 45:92.
What was yours?

when the going gets tough the sprinters get out.

 

[KoachKrab127]

My best 100 yards freestyle time was in 1986. I went 45:92.
What was yours?

when the going gets tough the sprinters get out.

Wow. Under 46 was world class back in’86. My best 100 yard free time was 50.5. That was in 2003.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Wow. Under 46 was world class back in’86. My best 100 yard free time was 50.5. That was in 2003.

I might have been a decent swimmer.
I think I was ranked 17th in the nation at the time
edit: I think high school girls are in the 43s now. Lol

 

[bignewt]

Good for you! Swimming is how I began my weight loss journey. I’m a former competitive swimmer who used to swim 6000 yards 5-6 times per week, but when I first started trying to get back into it as an overweight, out-of-shape 35 year-old, I had to rest for a minute plus after only 100 yards. I stayed with it though, and after a few months, I eventually got up to doing 3200 yards per session, which took a little longer than an hour and lost 75 pounds.

When I swim, I like to do lots of variety of sets of short distances. I get bored when I do more than 100 yards without stopping. I was a sprinter when I competed, and I’ve always hated distance sets. One of my favorite sets is 4x75s (25 free, 25 choice stroke, 25 free) on 1:30 interval, then 6x50 free on 60 second interval, then 8x25 choice stroke on 40 second interval, and I do that entire thing twice. I also like to do 100 IMs, kick sets with fins and a kickboard, and pull sets with a pull buoy and paddles.

Do you change up your strokes a lot? That’s what I definitely prefer to do.

Right now Im still learning how to perfect the flip turn so Im sticking with freestyle for now. I just got to where I can do 100 without stopping. So after 1100 or so Im good. Usually do that in about 37 minutes. Lots of room to improve.

 

[Tin Man]

Morning ride - 24.43 miles, 611 ft elevation gain, 2:02 elapsed time

 

[KoachKrab127]

Right now Im still learning how to perfect the flip turn so Im sticking with freestyle for now. I just got to where I can do 100 without stopping. So after 1100 or so Im good. Usually do that in about 37 minutes. Lots of room to improve.

I would encourage you to add in some backstroke and breaststroke. Those techniques work different muscles. Muscle balance is key! I always try to do 50% freestyle, 25% backstroke, and 25% breaststroke. Rarely, I do butterfly, because it’s so tiring!

 

[Orangeslice13]

Leg day yesterday kilt todays run.
I got out slow and settled into a relaxed pace.
(Old, Fat and slow)

 

[bigeasy]

I ran my first half marathon distance last weekend around the house. I was doing a 12 week training plan but I got tired of running so I decided to just get it over with 5 weeks to go. It was great until like mile 9.5. My cardio was fine but my feet and thighs were done. (Probably shouldn't have ran at noon) Now back to cycling

 

[KoachKrab127]

I ran my first half marathon distance last weekend around the house. I was doing a 12 week training plan but I got tired of running so I decided to just get it over with 5 weeks to go. It was great until like mile 9.5. My cardio was fine but my feet and thighs were done. (Probably shouldn't have ran at noon) Now back to cycling

I’ve always gotten bad shin splints from running, even as a teenager. I couldn’t imagine running 2 miles, let alone 13. Good for you.

Going back to cycling is not a bad idea. I like to change my workout routine every few months to keep myself from getting bored.

 

[KoachKrab127]

Leg day yesterday kilt todays run.
I got out slow and settled into a relaxed pace.
(Old, Fat and slow)View attachment 566062View attachment 566063

I’ve been recovering from a quad injury, which occurred from overworking myself on leg day. I only recently started doing leg day again. Here was my workout this morning:

Deadlifts - 3 warm-up sets
2 working sets, 6-8 reps
Hack squat machine - 3 sets, 6-8 reps
Leg Press machine - 2 sets, 10-12 reps
Calf Raise machine - 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Leg Curl machine - 2 sets, 10-12 reps
Abs - weight crunches
Side plank with open book
Bird dog

This routine took about 70 minutes, that includes warm-up dynamic stretching/priming and cool-down.

I do this workout every 72-96 hours. I do push, legs, pull, rest. Repeat.

I’m doing pretty light weights all around. I’m trying not to re-injure myself again. It’s so hard finding that sweet spot of working hard enough but not overworking yourself.

 

[Tin Man]

Leg day yesterday kilt todays run.
I got out slow and settled into a relaxed pace.
(Old, Fat and slow)View attachment 566062View attachment 566063

You’re not old, and you’re not fat, slow poke.

 

[Firebirdparts]

Lot faster than me, that's for sure.

 

[bigeasy]

Did my monthly sprint Duathlon today which is same bike and run course around the hood. I thought I was in better shape vs last month but both the ride and run were slower. I am chalking it up to pour hydration pre workout and then doing it at 11 when heat index was in 100s.
Next month I need to go all out with prep that week by hydrating and eating better.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Did my monthly sprint Duathlon today which is same bike and run course around the hood. I thought I was in better shape vs last month but both the ride and run were slower. I am chalking it up to pour hydration pre workout and then doing it at 11 when heat index was in 100s.
Next month I need to go all out with prep that week by hydrating and eating better.

Dude, run that thing at 7 a.m. next time. This heat is insane.

 

[bigeasy]

Dude, run that thing at 7 a.m. next time. This heat is insane.

True true, we have a newborn and I take the morning shift so the wifey can sleep in. That being said, even pre baby I never was working out at 7am like I should

 

[Tin Man]

@bigeasy, please, tell me about the bicycle in the avi pic.

 

[Orangeslice13]

True true, we have a newborn and I take the morning shift so the wifey can sleep in. That being said, even pre baby I never was working out at 7am like I should

I just got done with my run.
It’s a little late for me. I’m normally back by 6. If I don’t do it first thing in the morning then it doesn’t happen.

The newborn would certainly complicate things.
Congratulations on the family expansion. My sons are both adults now but they are definitely the best thing I’ve ever done

 

[Tin Man]

Mid-morning walk: 2.58 miles, 6,616 steps, 162 ft elevation gain, 1:01 elapsed time, 3 brief discussions with neighbors

 

[bigeasy]

@bigeasy, please, tell me about the bicycle in the avi pic.

It is my Sworks Tarmac SL5 that I built up 4 years ago.

I just got done with my run.
It’s a little late for me. I’m normally back by 6. If I don’t do it first thing in the morning then it doesn’t happen.

The newborn would certainly complicate things.
Congratulations on the family expansion. My sons are both adults now but they are definitely the best thing I’ve ever done

Nice! I will say that waiting till lunch or after work during the week does cause for some missed workouts. Esp lately. And thanks! It has been quite the shift in my days but the lil one has brought us tons of joy.