Today's Workout Thread

[TheGeek]

It was leg day on the machines today...

I cycled 8k to the station. Went to the gym jogged for 24m as a warmup. Covered 3.6k.

Then

calf press 3x12x205lbs
Leg press 3x12x205lbs
Abductor and adductor both 3x12x100lbs

Geek

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[eddy79]

Dead lift 150, 160, 170, 180, x 5
Standing bent over barbell rows 72.5 x8 x4
Bench bent over db rows 35 x8 x4
Wide grip pull down 50 x 8 x4 done at double speed(sets not reps)

Deads went to crap. Strap broke at the start of the 3rd set. Reset and continued but missed reps on last set by 1. Makes you want to scream.

On a plus made reps on all other exercises.

[Thisisclog]

20km run on Sunday, and 5k Monday with most of the burpees mixed in. Ankle feels like it is back to 100% now.

[Cincinnatus]

22 miles on the bike Saturday. Rode 17 miles to work today and getting ready to ride 17 miles back home.

[Thug]

As it's a public holiday here today (Local Govt elections), I went for a 50km singlespeed ride prior to going to vote.

Now it's time to wash some bikes.

[MickR]

For the last couple of weeks, I've been getting my young daughters into doing a bit of exercise by walking them to school instead of driving. It's only 2kms, but it's up hill most of the way, so it's a nice workout for their little legs and a fine warm-up for me. After I drop them off I hit the road on the bike and do a 20km circuit back home. I could do more, but time doesn't allow for more on a week day.


Oh yes, and I've been paying special attention to my middle daughter who is very sensitive about her weight. She is overweight in all honesty, but not overly so. We don't make a thing of it, just ensure she eats healthy. She isn't very physical though. Never has been. She's quite clumsy and accident prone because of it, and I think that has taken its toll on her self esteem too. It was when she said she did a push-up for a friend at school, and went on to say she thinks her exercise programme is working, that I started to talk to her about diet and exercise, along with basic strength training.

The result of all this is that we started on her revised exercise programme as of Monday. We are helping each other do one push-up and one sit-up everyday this week with the hopes of being able to do two next week. But only if the one this week is following good technique, is done slowly down and up (or up and down as the case may be). We follow that with planking for as long as we (she) can, before we work on some balancing/foot/ankle strengthening exercise. She thinks she is already starting to feel a little fitter and stronger and her confidence has slightly increased, so I think we might be onto a winner for her.

Mick

[Cincinnatus]

For the last couple of weeks, I've been getting my young daughters into doing a bit of exercise by walking them to school instead of driving. It's only 2kms, but it's up hill most of the way, so it's a nice workout for their little legs and a fine warm-up for me. After I drop them off I hit the road on the bike and do a 20km circuit back home. I could do more, but time doesn't allow for more on a week day.


Oh yes, and I've been paying special attention to my middle daughter who is very sensitive about her weight. She is overweight in all honesty, but not overly so. We don't make a thing of it, just ensure she eats healthy. She isn't very physical though. Never has been. She's quite clumsy and accident prone because of it, and I think that has taken its toll on her self esteem too. It was when she said she did a push-up for a friend at school, and went on to say she thinks her exercise programme is working, that I started to talk to her about diet and exercise, along with basic strength training.

The result of all this is that we started on her revised exercise programme as of Monday. We are helping each other do one push-up and one sit-up everyday this week with the hopes of being able to do two next week. But only if the one this week is following good technique, is done slowly down and up (or up and down as the case may be). We follow that with planking for as long as we (she) can, before we work on some balancing/foot/ankle strengthening exercise. She thinks she is already starting to feel a little fitter and stronger and her confidence has slightly increased, so I think we might be onto a winner for her.

Mick

Half the battle is to have the support to make the effort and you sound like you are right there with her. You are doing it right - starting slowly - so many start up with these unattainable goals and give up quickly. If she is already feeling more confident then you are off to a great start.

[Hirlau]

Welcome back Mick !!!

[MickR]

Welcome back Mick !!!

Just visiting every now and again John.


Mick

[Leatherstockiings]

Yesterday's Cardio: 6.4 mile run

Today's strength training:
Squat jumps 2x10
Step ups w/no pause 2x10
Dumbell squats 2x10
Forward lunges 10
Rear lunges 10
Standing calf raises 2x10
Bridges 30 secs
Single leg bridges 30 secs each side
Crunches 60
Single leg balance 3x30 secs
Toe curls 2x10
Heel drops 2x10