Today's Workout Thread

[Thisisclog]

35 minute run/walk. My first attempt at running since the accident in June. I'm basically on the same program I was last December starting out. I was about 35 LBS heavier then and had zero aerobic conditioning. Probably a little conservative but I'd rather error on the side of caution. Riding a bike is one thing but the impact of running is quite another. It went well though, nothing hurt, although it did take me a minute to get used to running again.

Great to hear.

Good idea to take it slow, plenty of time to get used to it again.

[Thug]

An easy 5km trail run tonight.

I started November off with a bang, it remains to be seen whether I can continue.

[Thisisclog]

Finally got back to doing some weights.

Dumbbell bench press 4x10
Incline Bench 2x10
Military press 4x10
Lat raises 3x10
Tricep dips 3x12

[Pithor]

Finally got back to doing some weights.

Dumbbell bench press 4x10
Incline Bench 2x10
Military press 4x10
Lat raises 3x10
Tricep dips 3x12

Ditto here. I have managed to squeeze in the odd 15 minutes to an hour here and there at work, where there is a small gym (of sorts). I have been out of it for a while, so I'm taking it relatively easy. Lower weights, more reps. Although my deadlift is coming along nicely, I feel (at least) my body picks that up pretty fast.

Grip strength has deteriorated quite a bit. Straps would be an answer, but I prefer to work naturally, without additional help (straps, belts and whatnot), apart from magnesium for my sweaty paws. I go slower and develop everything I need to develop in order to make a lift rather than take a shortcut both physically and technique-wise.

Sadly, the roof is too low for doing shoulder presses standing up. It's the only way I do them, much better for the back than sitting down, I feel. But handstand push ups make up for that, at least a bit, which great on their own as well. On a good day I manage a free-standing one.

Push ups, bench presses, some lat pulls and whatnot. But my main focus for now is the deadlift (as far as the gym goes), as it is the most all-round free weight exercise, I find. And absolutely phenomenal for my back; a few sessions over the last five days already make a difference.

Now, cardio. Yes. Right. I know.

[1OldGI]

28km bike ride. This is where The Codger really shines, in that just out for a ride 15-20 mile range. I would say that for a knock about, fitness or cruising bike, The Codger is about as good as it gets. Note to self- recharge lights after each use or they die mid ride and you're cruising Ray Charles style

[Thisisclog]

1.5km warm up, 1.5km stairs with pushups/situps/burpees at the top of each set, 1.5km cool down.

[whoever]

1.5km warm up, 1.5km stairs with pushups/situps/burpees at the top of each set, 1.5km cool down.

Pushups I find are great in the morning, and almost a one stop shop, I can work, tris, bis, chest core. And get blood flowing all in about 2 mimutes including some warmup stretching.

[Thug]

Had a great night ride with some mates tonight at a quickish pace.
26km with just over 300m of ascent.
Climbed to the highest point in the area which is 1762m asl.

[s0litarys0ldier]

Ran on the treadmill for half hour today. First run in a month. I followed that with wide grip pull ups, tri pull downs, curls and shoulder press. Felt good to get back on the horse. The Power Horse.

[whoever]

Ran on the treadmill for half hour today. First run in a month. I followed that with wide grip pull ups, tri pull downs, curls and shoulder press. Felt good to get back on the horse. The Power Horse.

Does anyone run outside anymore? :-)_/treadmils were originally invented for livestock and later markeed to humans.