So, who here works out?

I'm trying to following New Years Eve when people kept hugging me and i was embarrassed by the squishy person they found themselves squeezing. Here's the deal though; if you work out, what are your routines?

I do 100 press ups, in various sets, 20 curls with heavy bells and 15 tricep dips, every other day. In th days in between i do a 10 minute ab workout (video on YouTube) and i run for about 20 minutes.

But it doesn't really feel like enough to me. It seems like my 'workout' is always over and done with in the space of half an hour, whereas my buddies go the gym for like two and a half hours. I wonder what the hell they could do for that long, beause by the end of my 100 press ups my arms are pretty beat.

How about you, OT?

In-shape fat guy here:o!!!

i go to the gym 3 times a week, mon -wed- and fri. Tuesdays and thursdays i also do workouts at home. I also run every morning. so i guess i work out lots lol.

are you trying to get into shape or something? if so, i recommend p90x. im doing it now and its great

i cycle 10 miles everyday (which i love) and go swimming twice a week. keeps me trim.

In-shape fat guy here:o!!!

-Big_Red-

yeh i workout. about 3 times a week and I skate heaps. Ifyou wanna get in shape i think the main thing is to make up a routine and STICK to it no matter what :)

i go to the gym 3 times a week, mon -wed- and fri. Tuesdays and thursdays i also do workouts at home. I also run every morning. so i guess i work out lots lol.

are you trying to get into shape or something? if so, i recommend p90x. im doing it now and its great

smashed_pinata

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i go to the gym 3 times a week, mon -wed- and fri. Tuesdays and thursdays i also do workouts at home. I also run every morning. so i guess i work out lots lol.

are you trying to get into shape or something? if so, i recommend p90x. im doing it now and its great

Ninja-Hippo

On certain days of the program it is yes, but you can use resistance bands to substitute i think. do you have access to a gym?

I'm trying to following New Years Eve when people kept hugging me and i was embarrassed by the squishy person they found themselves squeezing. Here's the deal though; if you work out, what are your routines?

I do 100 press ups, in various sets, 20 curls with heavy bells and 15 tricep dips, every other day. In th days in between i do a 10 minute ab workout (video on YouTube) and i run for about 20 minutes.

But it doesn't really feel like enough to me. It seems like my 'workout' is always over and done with in the space of half an hour, whereas my buddies go the gym for like two and a half hours. I wonder what the hell they could do for that long, beause by the end of my 100 press ups my arms are pretty beat.

How about you, OT?

Ninja-Hippo

I don't get are you trying to lose weight or build mass?

i usually work out 6 times a week.. but not lately.. i just came back from deployment, so i'm on vacation right now.. haven't worked out for 2 weeks now.. gonna start soon though

I took a look at p90x and it looks awesome, but i live in a fancy studio apartment so there's no way i could install a pull up bar anywhere and that looks like a pretty integral part of the whole thing. Ninja-Hippo

There is also the option of placing work-out bands over a hinge (I believe you can also use a door somehow) to stimulate a pull-up motion.
I used to do them that way since I was too weak to do more than a single pull-up.

Anyways, I usually spend about an an hour at the gym. This includes a 5-8 minute warm-up. 2 hours seems a little excessive to me, it's possible they're the type who go to the gym to talk, more than work-out.
Usually these are the same type who love bragging about how long they spend in the gym, how hard they work, etc.

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I'm trying to following New Years Eve when people kept hugging me and i was embarrassed by the squishy person they found themselves squeezing. Here's the deal though; if you work out, what are your routines?

I do 100 press ups, in various sets, 20 curls with heavy bells and 15 tricep dips, every other day. In th days in between i do a 10 minute ab workout (video on YouTube) and i run for about 20 minutes.

But it doesn't really feel like enough to me. It seems like my 'workout' is always over and done with in the space of half an hour, whereas my buddies go the gym for like two and a half hours. I wonder what the hell they could do for that long, beause by the end of my 100 press ups my arms are pretty beat.

How about you, OT?

gibson-les-rick

I don't get are you trying to lose weight or build mass?

If you include walking everywhere I have to god damn go, then yeah I work out every day.

[QUOTE="Ninja-Hippo"]I took a look at p90x and it looks awesome, but i live in a fancy studio apartment so there's no way i could install a pull up bar anywhere and that looks like a pretty integral part of the whole thing. Baconbits2004

There is also the option of placing work-out bands over a hinge (I believe you can also use a door somehow) to stimulate a pull-up motion.
I used to do them that way since I was too weak to do more than a single pull-up.

Anyways, I usually spend about an an hour at the gym. This includes a 5-8 minute warm-up. 2 hours seems a little excessive to me, it's possible they're the type who go to the gym to talk, more than work-out.
Usually these are the same type who love bragging about how long they spend in the gym, how hard they work, etc.

if you want to work your lats you can just put the workout bands in your door, then bend over like you are in a prison shower and pull them towards your waist. Ive tried those bands though and they usually dont tend to have much in the way of resistance.... so i use powerlifting bands.... but those dont fit in a door hinge.

i workout every night at home, push ups and lifting dumbells and stuff like that...but i have a prety big belly...i've had it all my life, can't get rid of it...don't really want to either, it doesn't bother me at all...

Thing is I smoke like a chimney and drink like there's no tomorow so i can't say that i'm in shape....

Thing is I smoke like a chimney and drink like there's no tomorow

ValHazzard

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Thing is I smoke like a chimney and drink like there's no tomorow

Ninja-Hippo

jersey shore proves you can indulge all your vices and still have a ripped 6 pack.

I want to work out but I have a feeling I woldn't stay with it in the long run. I'd like to get the P90X but does it work? And with the whole pull up bar doesnt it just go over the top of the door or do you need to connect it in the the wall or something?

Day 1: Upper-body routine + Legs, Day 2: 45 minutes of cardio + abs, Day 3: Off. Each day lasts around 60 to 70 minutes. Works for me, but make sure that you're getting proper nutrition or all the work you put in at the gym is for nothing (ie. fats, proteins, carbs). hockey73

I also find a 2 days on, 1 day off routine effective. Heavy weight leg and arm exercises on the first day, stamina and abs the second.

i use cross trainer for 45 mins daily but i dont think its enough. i just wanna get rid of the fat on my belly

i use cross trainer for 45 mins daily but i dont think its enough. i just wanna get rid of the fat on my belly

Harisemo

That does not sound like what you what you to do for that.
(not sure if your post indicated a desire for advice...if not, I apologize)

Long, steady, med-to-low intensity cardio sessions are terrible for reducing fat (especially on the belly).
You want very high intensity interval trainning for that (targets fat and leaves muscle) + diet changes

If you do not know what interval training is

That does not sound like what you what you to do for that.
(not sure if your post indicated a desire for advice...if not, I apologize)

Long, steady, med-to-low intensity cardio sessions are terrible for reducing fat (especially on the belly).
You want very high intensity interval trainning for that (targets fat and leaves muscle) + diet changes

If you do not know what interval training is

rawsavon

thanks for the advice. will try going for running if i can convince my bro to go with me coz its boring alone :P

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That does not sound like what you what you to do for that.
(not sure if your post indicated a desire for advice...if not, I apologize)

Long, steady, med-to-low intensity cardio sessions are terrible for reducing fat (especially on the belly).
You want very high intensity interval trainning for that (targets fat and leaves muscle) + diet changes

If you do not know what interval training is

Harisemo

thanks for the advice. will try going for running if i can convince my bro to go with me coz its boring alone :P

It does not have to be running (hard for some people, boring to others, etc).
It can be any cardio you want.
-just go as hard and fast as you can for x amount of time, then rest (go slow) for a shorter amount of time
-the longer you go as fast as you can + the shorter the rest time + more intervals = better

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[QUOTE="rawsavon"]

That does not sound like what you what you to do for that.
(not sure if your post indicated a desire for advice...if not, I apologize)

Long, steady, med-to-low intensity cardio sessions are terrible for reducing fat (especially on the belly).
You want very high intensity interval trainning for that (targets fat and leaves muscle) + diet changes

If you do not know what interval training is

rawsavon

thanks for the advice. will try going for running if i can convince my bro to go with me coz its boring alone :P

It does not have to be running (hard for some people, boring to others, etc).
It can be any cardio you want.
-just go as hard and fast as you can for x amount of time, then rest (go slow) for a shorter amount of time
-the longer you go as fast as you can + the shorter the rest time + more intervals = better

yeah i can do that on cross trainer as well. will try today. thx

>see rawsavon in quotes >can't find original posts in thread anywhere >6th sense kicks in and I look around >new avatar >oh Anywho, I swim a lot, though not on any schedule. Average of about an hour or two a few days a week. Mostly for fun, though it's great physical therapy when you're dealing with MS.SeraphimGoddess

Monkey Scrotum?

>see rawsavon in quotes >can't find original posts in thread anywhere >6th sense kicks in and I look around >new avatar >oh Anywho, I swim a lot, though not on any schedule. Average of about an hour or two a few days a week. Mostly for fun, though it's great physical therapy when you're dealing with MS.SeraphimGoddess

The hardest part of working out is consistency. If you want to get into shape quicker, then you should spend more time at the gym or working out. I prefer the shorter workout over a longer period, which is also a exercise of will power.

[QUOTE="SeraphimGoddess"]>see rawsavon in quotes >can't find original posts in thread anywhere >6th sense kicks in and I look around >new avatar >oh Anywho, I swim a lot, though not on any schedule. Average of about an hour or two a few days a week. Mostly for fun, though it's great physical therapy when you're dealing with MS.rawsavon

Monkey Scrotum?

-Big_Red-

I get my physical fitness from martial arts training. (: Been an avid practitioner for a good 5 years now, and it manages to keep me in shape!

HitomiChan

I have one of those vibrating belts that supposedly melts the fat away - does that count?

I've stopped working out now that I no longer have to get up and swap the Netflix disc on my PS3.

I have one of those vibrating belts that supposedly melts the fat away - does that count?

entropyecho

I have one of those vibrating belts that supposedly melts the fat away - does that count?

entropyecho

[QUOTE="rawsavon"] I am not happy about it, but "a bet's a bet"HitomiChan

Nope :(

I'm a lazy person, what can I say...