The Official Workout Thread

Mindy · 03-06-2022, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I mean you don't ever adopt sensible, responsible exercise regimes, you just go until you hurt yourself for short term endorphin rushes so I'm comfortable in my shade throwing.

FETCHER. · 03-10-2022, 01:08 PM

I got over my exercise slump! I have stopped going to the gym though because it was boring me to tears.

Plankton · 06-15-2022, 08:38 AM

Since last Sept, I've been doing light workouts every single morning. I think I may have skipped 2 or 3 days here and there because of circumstances, but I've been really dedicated to it. I started with low reps last year, but lately my routine has been this:

(Alternating weekly)

Mon - 40 Jumping Jacks, 30 Push-Ups
Tues - 40 Jumping Jacks, 10 Bicep Curls, 8 Military Press, 6 Tricep Curls, 6 Lateral Press's (25 lb. dumbbells each hand)
Wed - 40 Jumping Jacks, 30 Push-Ups
Thu - 40 Jumping Jacks, 10 Bicep Curls, 8 Military Press, 6 Tricep Curls, 6 Lateral Press's (25 lb. dumbbells each hand)
Fri - 40 Jumping Jacks, 30 Push-Ups
Sat - 40 Jumping Jacks
Sun - 40 Jumping Jacks

It gets the capillaries stretched out and flowing and I've gained a bit of distance on my disc golf drives. Not too bad for a 55 year old fart.

music_collector · 06-20-2022, 08:42 PM

That's dedication Plank. I'm still walking most nights. I decided to join one of those online gyms with a friend.

I'm not lifting as heavy, but I'm progressing. I have no sports going on this summer. I thought it would be a good time to get started on the workouts.

Plankton · 06-21-2022, 09:50 AM

Yessir. It's mainly for keeping tone and stave off atrophy. I was lifting for bulk a few years back and it all but ruined my disc golf game from throwing off my muscle memory. You can't have that if you're constantly ripping your muscles apart.

Speaking of, I'll be moving a mile or two from one of my favorite disc golf courses, so I'm looking forward to getting out there almost daily since it has some great elevation changes. Thats my leg workout. lol Can't skip leg day.

music_collector · 06-21-2022, 06:52 PM

Disc golf eh? I took my kids to a park that had a course built in. It took me time to figure out what it was.

I started walking after a few months of pandemic lock down crap. It was a way for me to get some air, and to be by myself. My wife bought me a weighted vest to wear when I walk. It goes up to 40lbs.

I agree with leg day. You do NOT SKIP LEG DAY.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiLMMn4VD9U

Bulldog · 06-21-2022, 11:13 PM

Well, I used to do 5 days a week down the gym. Two 40 minute workouts each day, morning and evening. Starting on the bikes, then a full upper-body workout. Only using 15-20 kilo weights - I didn't like to get too big.

Then I got lazy

Need to start working on this again as soon as I can, really.

Plankton · 06-22-2022, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by music_collector

Disc golf eh? I took my kids to a park that had a course built in. It took me time to figure out what it was.

This outa clear it up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1N-a1X0RE8

adidasss · 06-24-2022, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulldog

Well, I used to do 5 days a week down the gym. Two 40 minute workouts each day, morning and evening. Starting on the bikes, then a full upper-body workout. Only using 15-20 kilo weights - I didn't like to get too big.

Then I got lazy

Need to start working on this again as soon as I can, really.

You're not one of those people that only works out their upper body are you? Or are the bikes the lower body workout?

FETCHER. · 06-24-2022, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulldog

Well, I used to do 5 days a week down the gym. Two 40 minute workouts each day, morning and evening. Starting on the bikes, then a full upper-body workout. Only using 15-20 kilo weights - I didn't like to get too big.

Then I got lazy

Need to start working on this again as soon as I can, really.

That is dedicated!

At most I was doing 3 days of weights in the gym, an hours cardio and my 10K steps a day and I didn’t have time for much else in a week

I cancelled my gym membership because my car has been off the road more this year than it has been on it and it was a total waste of money. I am joining my local council gym which is walking distance from my house so it won’t matter now if my car is off the road

. I have also been cycling most places because of this as well so at least I’ve still been doing something.

06-15-2022, 08:38 AM	#803 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	Since last Sept, I've been doing light workouts every single morning. I think I may have skipped 2 or 3 days here and there because of circumstances, but I've been really dedicated to it. I started with low reps last year, but lately my routine has been this: (Alternating weekly) Mon - 40 Jumping Jacks, 30 Push-Ups Tues - 40 Jumping Jacks, 10 Bicep Curls, 8 Military Press, 6 Tricep Curls, 6 Lateral Press's (25 lb. dumbbells each hand) Wed - 40 Jumping Jacks, 30 Push-Ups Thu - 40 Jumping Jacks, 10 Bicep Curls, 8 Military Press, 6 Tricep Curls, 6 Lateral Press's (25 lb. dumbbells each hand) Fri - 40 Jumping Jacks, 30 Push-Ups Sat - 40 Jumping Jacks Sun - 40 Jumping Jacks It gets the capillaries stretched out and flowing and I've gained a bit of distance on my disc golf drives. Not too bad for a 55 year old fart. __________________ See location... Last edited by Plankton; 06-15-2022 at 05:14 PM. Reason: that weight was weighhhh off lol

06-21-2022, 09:50 AM	#805 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	Yessir. It's mainly for keeping tone and stave off atrophy. I was lifting for bulk a few years back and it all but ruined my disc golf game from throwing off my muscle memory. You can't have that if you're constantly ripping your muscles apart. Speaking of, I'll be moving a mile or two from one of my favorite disc golf courses, so I'm looking forward to getting out there almost daily since it has some great elevation changes. Thats my leg workout. lol Can't skip leg day. __________________ See location...

06-20-2022, 08:42 PM	#804 (permalink)
music_collector Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 744	That's dedication Plank. I'm still walking most nights. I decided to join one of those online gyms with a friend. I'm not lifting as heavy, but I'm progressing. I have no sports going on this summer. I thought it would be a good time to get started on the workouts.

06-21-2022, 06:52 PM	#806 (permalink)
music_collector Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 744	Disc golf eh? I took my kids to a park that had a course built in. It took me time to figure out what it was. I started walking after a few months of pandemic lock down crap. It was a way for me to get some air, and to be by myself. My wife bought me a weighted vest to wear when I walk. It goes up to 40lbs. I agree with leg day. You do NOT SKIP LEG DAY. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiLMMn4VD9U

06-21-2022, 11:13 PM	#807 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Well, I used to do 5 days a week down the gym. Two 40 minute workouts each day, morning and evening. Starting on the bikes, then a full upper-body workout. Only using 15-20 kilo weights - I didn't like to get too big. Then I got lazy Need to start working on this again as soon as I can, really.