What did you do to exercise today?

[etrain16]

I'm continuing with my 3-day a week workouts. It's been almost 2 full months since my 6-week or so hiatus due to illness. I'm about back to where I was before I had to take that illness break in May and June. Changed some routines a bit and I'm happy with the progress. I haven't seen many pounds shed, but I do suspect some fat has been replaced with muscle as I have definitely increased some muscle mass while dropping just a few pounds. One of these days I'll probably need to focus on a weight loss regimen to see if I can trim down just a bit. Otherwise, it's going well and I'm happy with the extra energy and strength. This is the longest I've maintained regular workouts in years.

 

[pdempsey1097]

Dawn Patrol 30 minute jog through the woods with the Pup.
Also did a short "Core" workout that's pretty tough.

 

[USMC-03]

I got in over an hour with the Beast Bros. This morning. Hit a rough patch this spring with exercise but I'm back into a good routine again. I'll write more a little later on.

 

[edslhead]

Went to the range and got in a 7 gun workout, man I feel GREAT! Met a bunch a nice Peacekeepers too.

 

[teflon6string]

Finally... clean air!

Driving home from Tigard last night (Thursday), Mrs. Teflon and I could clearly see the coast range for the first time in a couple weeks, and a thick wall of air pollution to the south. Siri reported "Good" air quality (50) at our place, and "Unhealthy" (156) where my sister lives in West Salem. Thankfully, that all blew away overnight - we're rated at 16 here today and 19 in Salem. Way mo betta.

My point? My aging body really noticed the strange new activity this morning when I took my first bike ride in two weeks. Slinging weights in the basement breathing filtered HVAC air just won't open up the lungs like a good bike ride or jog.

I hope everyone here can get outside at least a little bit this weekend!

 

[RicInOR]

This is a photo to add to my earlier post - What did you do to exercise today?

 

[teflon6string]

Cranked out some smooth pavement miles on my bicycle today using Mrs. Teflon's heart rate monitor for the first time. I tried different paces to compare the feel of my breathing/legs with what the watch was telling me. On a long steady uphill, I sustained my max number +/- 2. It was interesting to have a gadget telling me what my heart was actually doing.

Then, coasting at 35mph down the other side, I assumed the guy coming uphill toward me would turn left directly in front of me and cut me off, which he did. I followed him a few yards into a parking lot, we had words, he was wrong and he knew it, and he split instead of parking there.

Max heart rate +17. Thanks Dick! LOL.

 

[Boboclown]

Work has got me moving...

Also went from size 34 to size 30. I still weigh about 170.

 

[pdempsey1097]

Did a 30 minute jog with my 21 yr old daughter and the pup this morning (I kept up with both of them).

I signed us up for a 5k at the end of this month, so the pressure is on.

 

[Boboclown]

Did a 30 minute jog with my 21 yr old daughter and the pup this morning (I kept up with both of them).

I signed us up for a 5k at the end of this month, so the pressure is on.

Did ya keep up or did they stay back?

Kidding, good on ya for staying fit!

 

[The Heretic]

 

[Joe13]

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This is a photo to add to my earlier post - What did you do to exercise today?

But why is Shen wearing a kilt.

 

[teflon6string]

I blasted my back, arms and chest last night at 6:00 or so. Hard enough to feel sore already by 9:00 this morning.

The lesson learned was not timing my meals sensibly. I was starving right before the workout (feeling sort of "hollow," stomach growling), so I ate something with a glass of milk on my way down to the bench. Guess I was digesting while I lifted.

End result was feeling rather sick to my stomach with shaking hands for 30 minutes after I was done. Prefer to digest at least 1-2 hours before I exercise and then eat well right after. YMMV, but I didn't enjoy how I felt at all and will pay closer attention in the future to what time I last ate.

 

[RicInOR]

I have seen lots of theorys on when to eat before a work out, including to only work on on a fast (ie in the AM before breakfast)

But good to you to figure that out.

I like to have something 2-3 hours before a workout ( like some fruit, egg, carrots) but not a meal.

My usual work out is at 1730

If I have not been drinking, water, then it is worse for me than not eating.

 

[RicInOR]

Can we get stronger after age 50 or 60? - Maggie's Farm



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[Boboclown]

Working from 8 AM to 11 PM as the only cart pusher today... On my second lunch that they forced me to take. Honestly, the second lunch is what is killing me. I would have been better without it!

 

[Boboclown]

I never use the cart machine either...

 

[Kruel J]

Just punched out 70 curls with the 40's. First time since my safe moving incident in January. Man, that felt good.

And no, not 70 in a row. In sets boys.

15, 15, 10, 10, 10, 10. 2 minutes in between times on my phone.


And no pain!

 

[etrain16]

Went to do my regular workout yesterday morning, man, I did not feel good. Slept like crap the night before, stomach was queezy, felt just generally not well that morning (my workout starts at about 4:45am), and really, really didn't want to work out. But I pushed through it and about half-way through the workout, actually started feeling better. By the time I was in the shower afterward, I felt my regular self again. I'm glad I didn't give in to the crummy feeling, because it was so worth it to feel that after-workout feeling the next few hours.

 

[RicInOR]

On getting ready for a hunt

"First get rid of that fat. It holds you back to a depressing extent. Anybody can easily lose 10 lbs/month by eating rationally and sparingly. If you have excess fat, remember the rule:Whenever you feel hungry, it means that you are beginning to burn fat - not that you need food. Three meals/day is crazy for people with fat. 3 snacks is plenty."


Getting shape for fall North Country Grouse hunting, winter skiing, and fall mountain hiking - Maggie's Farm