Current Events > Anyone want to do a year long get fit topic?

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anyone? hello? is this thing on?

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Where we see if we can fit inside each other?

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bro-

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Where we see if we can fit inside each other?

I'm in

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Tired-Insomniac posted...

I'm in

You fit. Ok, next.

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I'm in. I just started going back again a little over a month ago. I'm already close to my PR in deadlifts. I took a "before" photo on the day of my first workout. If the topic really goes on for a year, I'll post it alongside my "after" photo.

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Sure, sounds like fun.

this topic already has a head start

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/78415879

MelzezDoor posted...

this topic already has a head start

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/78415879

Well sort of. I want to do an official one where we're posting numbers (weight, waist, etc) and posting pics for progress updates


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Bout to go do my 20-minute HIIT treadmill program.

Minute / Speed
1-2 / warmup (50% conveniently works very well for me)
3 / 60%
4 / 70%
5 / 80%
6 / 90%

7 / 60%
8 / 70%
9 / 80%
10 / 90%

11 / 60%
12 / 70%
13 / 80%
14 / 90%

15 / 60%
16 / 70%
17 / 80%
18 / 90%
19-20 / 100%
21-22 / cool down (always 3.5 mph for me, regardless what my other speeds are)

Since the speeds are percentages, this is a cool program that works for people of any level of fitness.

Back in my prime (2012ish) I would do 8 mph for my 100%. I've tried that a few times since I started going back, and so far I've only been able to complete the 1st segment at that pace. For the 2nd and 3rd, I would just walk 4 mph, then try to complete the 4th segment, but can't make it past that 7.2 mph (90%) hump.

So last time I tried 7 mph as my 100% and I almost made it. I was only able to do the 7 for 1 minute instead of 2. I feel confident that I'll be able to complete it today, though.

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I thought about something like this a few days ago but then remembered I am far too lazy to do such a thing.

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I switched to being a vegetarian like a month ago and just drink water and occasionally juice. Lost 9 pounds so far.

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I made it! Though I had to hold onto the rails for that 2nd minute of 7 mph, which is kind of cheating.

https://youtu.be/jW9j_3fyXiw

As of right now I plan on tying my PR for deadlift on Wednesday. I'll either post a vid of that, or wait till Friday when I beat my PR. If this topic is still up by then.

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Other people aren't gonna participate?

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Mistere Man posted...

I thought about something like this a few days ago but then remembered I am far too lazy to do such a thing.

Yeah I have serious doubts we're going to keep up with working out that long much less the topic about it

I'm not taking measurements but I'm down to 171 today from 182 on January 5th

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I've been training myself up for my treadmill journey since I got one a couple months ago. My ultimate goal is to run 8 miles in 60 minutes, but I've got a long way to go before I get there. 4 years ago when I had my old treadmill and was at my best I peaked at 7.53 miles in an hour. This morning was my first serious run to stretch my legs, amounting to a humble 3.56 miles in 32 minutes. Game on!

NotYou posted...

Of course the downside to my running infatuation is that it's really hard to be anything other than underweight. Why can't I run all the time and bulk up too? It's such a pity.

Google David Goggins, if you don't know who he is already.

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interesting.
how this gonna work? for years ive been wanting to return back to doing more physical activity. life happens and exercising just wasnt priority these days. id like to return.

i tried jump rope over winter and it didnt go the way i wanted. i wanted to do more but i just didnt do it. so i can start that back up again.

for strength ive been thinking about calisthenics workouts tbh im not a fan of any gyms anymore.

summer time i usually jog all the way into the fall. back to.jump rope in the winter. i used to think jogging and running but i want to mix it up like that this time.

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I've been hitting the gym lately, trying to transform my physique.

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Ive been training in pro wrestling for the past year and a half off and on. Im planning on hitting the weights soon so ill participate

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I go to the gym regularly, but lately I've just been caring about maintaining. I want to actually change a bit though and get a nice six pack. Started watching my diet more since last week.

I've maintained at 170 for months now, but gonna try to get to 160.
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HBOSS posted...

how this gonna work?

Obviously we all have different goals. I guess we can just report here if anything interesting happens in our workout/training. Progress pics, or if you just want to talk about changes you've seen in your physique, or if you just want to tell us that you're proud about your consistency/self discipline.

I'm hoping this topic will stay active. Nobody ever cared when I talked about my fitness journeys on facebook, so i stopped posting about anything fitness related there a long time ago. I feel like having a place to discuss my gains with you guys will keep me accountable. Lord knows I've needed something to keep me accountable.

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If you post about it, I'll read it.

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To add more about how the topic should be conducted, we should also encourage and congratulate each other.

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Oh and of course this is a great opportunity for folks who may not have all the knowledge they need to meet their goals to ask questions. I'm sure all of us can learn something from someone here!

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For cardio I've just been doing my exercise bike for 20 minutes 3x a week. I started out usually getting a little over 6 miles in that time span and I'm getting over 7 now

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My pre-workout meals for the rest of the week just came out the oven.


The pepperoni were old and yucky-looking. But I just ate them the other day and I didn't get sick or anything. I put that all on pita bread, which is supposed to be healthy maybe. Idk.

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Balrog0 posted...

For cardio I've just been doing my exercise bike for 20 minutes 3x a week. I started out usually getting a little over 6 miles in that time span and I'm getting over 7 now

That's cool. How much resistance do you use?

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I've just kept the bike at the 1/no resistance setting, I figure once I stop making better distances I'll turn it to 2 if I even get to that point

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Sure, I'll join.

My wife just got a new job and had to move 4 hours away. We're pretty much living apart until I get a job in the area (however long that takes). It sucks overall, but on the bright side I'll have more free time to workout.

I just got off a long medical procedure so I need to work off the pounds I've gained during it. Last week I was at 224. Started running and have lost 2 pounds so far to 222, though I imagine it's water weight.

Gonna be running 6 days a week with strength workouts thrown in between. Will occasionally post updates if I remember to.

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An_Actual_Chad posted...

Bout to go do my 20-minute HIIT treadmill program.

Minute / Speed
1-2 / warmup (50% conveniently works very well for me)
3 / 60%
4 / 70%
5 / 80%
6 / 90%

7 / 60%
8 / 70%
9 / 80%
10 / 90%

11 / 60%
12 / 70%
13 / 80%
14 / 90%

15 / 60%
16 / 70%
17 / 80%
18 / 90%
19-20 / 100%
21-22 / cool down (always 3.5 mph for me, regardless what my other speeds are)

Since the speeds are percentages, this is a cool program that works for people of any level of fitness.

Back in my prime (2012ish) I would do 8 mph for my 100%. I've tried that a few times since I started going back, and so far I've only been able to complete the 1st segment at that pace. For the 2nd and 3rd, I would just walk 4 mph, then try to complete the 4th segment, but can't make it past that 7.2 mph (90%) hump.

So last time I tried 7 mph as my 100% and I almost made it. I was only able to do the 7 for 1 minute instead of 2. I feel confident that I'll be able to complete it today, though.

I do something similar, finally last Saturday I was able to make it to 7.5 for my 100%. I was scared to go over 7 for the longest time.


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I used to work out a lot and be in really good shape in my early to mid 20s. I weighed 200 lbs at the end of high school and got down to 135 and then back up to a lean 155-160 by the end of college. Not saying that's great progress for the time frame, I drank a lot of didn't take it seriously that whole time, but yeah. The wheels basically fell off shortly after college, though. It actually wasn't so bad when I was just working, but then I got a girlfriend and started grad school on top of that and exercise basically went out the window. My diet turned to shit, too.

One thing I've noticed is that the resources out there are a lot more user-friendly and accessible than they were back in the late 00s and early 10s. I remember dealing with the awful forums at bodybuilding.com and the martial arts forum here and those were actually pretty decent compared to a lot of others out there. But now there is reddit and everything you could ever want to know is super easy to find. Also apps make it a lot easier and more convenient to track everything.

Anyway I've just been doing this https://thefitness.wiki/routines/r-fitness-basic-beginner-routine/

for accessory work I've been doing 50-100 reps of push ups, curls, crunches (or variations, e.g., sometimes I'll do preacher curl or decline crunches etc) done in a circuit

I'm 9 weeks in, I got sick and deloaded a week which set me back but I've added 20 lbs to my OHP, 20 lbs to my bench, 25 lbs to my row, 50 lbs to my squat and 60 lbs to my deadlift

I guess I plan to switch to some kind of 5/3/1 soon. I've sort of stalled on losing weight the last couple weeks so I need to eat less too

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A nice gentle 60-minute jog (or 55-minute jog, 5-minute walk really) this morning. Did 5.58 miles. Felt good, and had plenty left in the tank. Feels so good to get my legs under me, and gives me more energy throughout the day.

5.5 miles, 40 minutes.

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Dagger32 posted...

I do something similar, finally last Saturday I was able to make it to 7.5 for my 100%. I was scared to go over 7 for the longest time.

Suh-weet! I did my program without having to hold onto the rails much at all this morning. Maybe it's time for me to advance as well.

NotYou posted...

A nice gentle 60-minute jog (or 55-minute jog, 5-minute walk really) this morning. Did 5.58 miles. Felt good, and had plenty left in the tank. Feels so good to get my legs under me, and gives me more energy throughout the day.

Flockaveli posted...

5.5 miles, 40 minutes.

Y'all are insane! Back when I ran/walked 5.6 miles, 5-6 days/week, it took me about an hour and 15 minutes.

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That's just your opinion.

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I'm intrigued by this
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I put all my weights way down and doubled my reps, feels way better than struggling to put it up each time. God I get fucking hungry tho since I'm in a steep calorie deficit.

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Ran for 20 minutes today and did some back and shoulder workouts. Just trying to get into the groove of things. Will check weight tomorrow.

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Today's session targets
Squat - 4x5 @ 295lbs
Calf Raises - 4x8 @ 300lbs
Core work
Deadlifts - 4x5 @ 225lbs

I met my target on squats. If I succeed in my next session, I will be increasing the weight.
I had to drop weight after 2 sets on calf raises to meet my target on reps.
I came up 1 rep short on set #3 during deadlifts and 3 reps short on set #4...

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tag

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I'm parked outside the gym right now. I'm thinking I'm gonna skip and go home, though. My legs are painfully tired from work. I was gonna go down in weight today anyway, because I really struggled with deadlifting 285x5 on Monday. I feel like if I did 295 today like I planned, that could be dangerous. Wanted to do 255 today and climb my way back up in future workouts, but nah man. My body needs a rest. Back has been feeling kind of shitty, too, so I'll let it heal for a couple days.

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An_Actual_Chad posted...

I'm parked outside the gym right now. I'm thinking I'm gonna skip and go home, though. My legs are painfully tired from work. I was gonna go down in weight today anyway, because I really struggled with deadlifting 285x5 on Monday. I feel like if I did 295 today like I planned, that could be dangerous. Wanted to do 255 today and climb my way back up in future workouts, but nah man. My body needs a rest. Back has been feeling kind of shitty, too, so I'll let it heal for a couple days.

It's important to take a break and not overdo it.

As long as this does not become a recurring habit, it is fine to rest when you need it.

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Current workout schedule:

Monday
5am-6am Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)
2:30pm-3:30pm Cardio (Elliptical)

Tuesday
5am-6am Weights- Triceps and Chest
2:30pm-3:30pm Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)

Wednesday
2:30am-3:30pm Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)
5:30-6pm Abs

Thursday
5am-6am Cardio (Elliptical)
2:30-3:30pm Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)

Friday
5am- 6am Weights-Shoulders and Back
2:30-3:30 Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)

Saturday
7am-8:30am Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)

Sunday Break

I currently weigh between 123-126lbs it varies. I am not currently lifting for gains just to keep toned. My goal this year is to basically not fuck it up and maintain.

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What is twice a day cardio good for?

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DespondentDeity posted...

What is twice a day cardio good for?

Wearing yourself out.

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DespondentDeity posted...

What is twice a day cardio good for?

Sometimes I dont have the time to go on one 10+ mile run (hour plus) so I break it up into two 5 mile runs (half hour each).

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Dagger32 posted...

Current workout schedule:

Monday
5am-6am Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)
2:30pm-3:30pm Cardio (Elliptical)

Tuesday
5am-6am Weights- Triceps and Chest
2:30pm-3:30pm Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)

Wednesday
2:30am-3:30pm Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)
5:30-6pm Abs

Thursday
5am-6am Cardio (Elliptical)
2:30-3:30pm Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)

Friday
5am- 6am Weights-Shoulders and Back
2:30-3:30 Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)

Saturday
7am-8:30am Cardio (Running, keep heart rate around 155-160bpm)

Sunday Break

I currently weigh between 123-126lbs it varies. I am not currently lifting for gains just to keep toned. My goal this year is to basically not fuck it up and maintain.

Eat, ffs.

I used to run long distances, but now I get winded after one mile. These last few months have not been kind to me.

Starting at a smaller pace, running 1.5 miles a day. I will work up to running a 5k every other day and then go from there.

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Today's session targets

Bench Press - 5x5 @ 255lbs
Superset
Curls - 4x7 @ ~80lbs
Skull-crushers - 4x7 @ ~80lbs
Superset
Dips - 4x8 (bodyweight)
Dumbbell Curls - 3x6 @ 35lbs
Cardio

On bench, I missed a rep on set #4 and missed two on set #5. Came a rep or two short on the curl/skull-crusher superset. Cardio didn't go as well as I hoped. My legs had not recovered from my previous workout.

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