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lifting_heavy_things2011-03-22 10:44 am
nanila) wrote in lifting_heavy_things2011-03-22 10:44 am
An epic introduction
*waves* Hello! rydra_wong pointed me toward this community, so I've adapted a recent post from my personal journal by way of introducing myself and asking a few questions.
Gym habits
After 12 weeks of successfully going to the gym at least three times a week, I've decided that this must be working for me, even if it does require a 5:45 AM wake-up call at least twice a week. It may seem logical to some to suggest that I go in the evenings instead, but I have two reasons for not doing this. Firstly, it would mean I'd have to pay for a peak time membership, which is £20/month more expensive. Secondly, I'd have to forgo spending my evenings with the bloke. He's not awake from 6-7 AM most of the time, so we don't miss out on one another's company then. Much as I'd like not to have to rely on belonging to a gym to get regular exercise, I've faced up to the evidence of the past few years that having a routine and a fixed venue keeps me going, so I'm going to bite the bullet and sign up for a yearly contract.
I've even lost weight (about 3 kilos/7 pounds). That wasn't my goal, but it's a pleasant side effect. I'm hoping this will turn into a habit I don't even notice I'm maintaining, although that's a bit of a challenge (see: 5:45 AM start).
Other exercise habits/goals
I'm very fond of hiking, and I also like running outside. Once it starts staying light a bit later, I'll begin running in the evenings with the bloke again. This is good for me because he's a natural runner (long & lean) and I'm not, but I'm competitive, so he pushes me to go faster. I'd like to set a decent pace at the 5k Race for Life in July and for a 10k at some point later this year. It would be nice to do the 10k in under an hour.
I'm also contemplating doing another adventure race like The Spartan Race, which I did last year dressed as Princess Leia. I'd like to be a bit stronger so I can handle the challenges of the route better.
Specific gym routine
For an easier workout, I do 30 minutes on the elliptical trainer followed by 30 minutes of weightlifting/resistance machines (alternating arms and legs each workout) and situps/pushups. For a more aerobically intense workout, I do 15 minutes on the elliptical and 15 on the treadmill at a slight gradient at 10-11 km/h pace. Same weightlifting regime. I increase the times at the weekends to 40 mins or 20/20.
Questions!
What are your routines? Are there any exercises that you swear by for a particular muscle group?
I enjoy doing free weight exercises, but I only do stuff for my arms and shoulders. I do bicep curls, shoulder presses, chest presses and wrist curls. What free weight exercises do you do for your abdomen/legs?
Thanks for reading!
rydra_wong pointed me toward this community, so I've adapted a recent post from my personal journal by way of introducing myself and asking a few questions.Gym habits
After 12 weeks of successfully going to the gym at least three times a week, I've decided that this must be working for me, even if it does require a 5:45 AM wake-up call at least twice a week. It may seem logical to some to suggest that I go in the evenings instead, but I have two reasons for not doing this. Firstly, it would mean I'd have to pay for a peak time membership, which is £20/month more expensive. Secondly, I'd have to forgo spending my evenings with the bloke. He's not awake from 6-7 AM most of the time, so we don't miss out on one another's company then. Much as I'd like not to have to rely on belonging to a gym to get regular exercise, I've faced up to the evidence of the past few years that having a routine and a fixed venue keeps me going, so I'm going to bite the bullet and sign up for a yearly contract.
I've even lost weight (about 3 kilos/7 pounds). That wasn't my goal, but it's a pleasant side effect. I'm hoping this will turn into a habit I don't even notice I'm maintaining, although that's a bit of a challenge (see: 5:45 AM start).
Other exercise habits/goals
I'm very fond of hiking, and I also like running outside. Once it starts staying light a bit later, I'll begin running in the evenings with the bloke again. This is good for me because he's a natural runner (long & lean) and I'm not, but I'm competitive, so he pushes me to go faster. I'd like to set a decent pace at the 5k Race for Life in July and for a 10k at some point later this year. It would be nice to do the 10k in under an hour.
I'm also contemplating doing another adventure race like The Spartan Race, which I did last year dressed as Princess Leia. I'd like to be a bit stronger so I can handle the challenges of the route better.
Specific gym routine
For an easier workout, I do 30 minutes on the elliptical trainer followed by 30 minutes of weightlifting/resistance machines (alternating arms and legs each workout) and situps/pushups. For a more aerobically intense workout, I do 15 minutes on the elliptical and 15 on the treadmill at a slight gradient at 10-11 km/h pace. Same weightlifting regime. I increase the times at the weekends to 40 mins or 20/20.
Questions!
What are your routines? Are there any exercises that you swear by for a particular muscle group?
I enjoy doing free weight exercises, but I only do stuff for my arms and shoulders. I do bicep curls, shoulder presses, chest presses and wrist curls. What free weight exercises do you do for your abdomen/legs?
Thanks for reading!
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