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The Exercise Topic
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King Tyrant Lizard
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Every day I visit Philadelphia and run the Rocky route. Starting by his old house, through the market, and ending at the top of the art museum steps where I do the "Rocky". This keeps me in peak physical condition for when I have to fight the champ, engage in street brawls with treacherous proteges, or end the cold war; things which I have to do anomalously frequently. :|
ImprobableJoe
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I'm re-starting tomorrow. I had been doing pretty well for a few months, and then my wife spent two weeks in the hospital, lost her job, and in the confusion and stress my workout schedule fell by the wayside. The plan is to get back up to a daily hour-long walk and an hour on the Bowflex a few times a week.richi1173 said:
Ozymandyus
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I run with my dog 30 minutes a day. More like run for 10 minutes and let him drag me for 20. Other than that, I do sets of crunches and some general arm exercises with 10pd dumbbells while watching tv.
I wish I could run further, but I swear I don't have endorphins or something. Even when I used to run cross country, I never ever felt the runner's high or the pain dulling surge that should come on.
I hate exercise so much.
I wish I could run further, but I swear I don't have endorphins or something. Even when I used to run cross country, I never ever felt the runner's high or the pain dulling surge that should come on.
I hate exercise so much.
ImprobableJoe said:
My best wishes to her.
It sucks to get sick, or have a loved one get sick. I went through the experience myself and ended up overweight. I started just a month ago on an exercise and diet routine and results are showing already. Six packs here I come
ImprobableJoe
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I picked up an iPod Touch, and a sensor for my Nikes that acts as a pedometer. While I'm walking, my iPod gives me distance and time updates, and logs my walks for me on my computer... plus music!richi1173 said:You need music
My friend hates working out without it. I honestly don't mind, I just keep focused through the hour but many people get bored to death without it.
That's what I recommend.
CosmicSpork
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I don't do any exercise except walk the dog (which I don't do often enough), I always find too many excuses, like the weather (which is invariably crap here).... but it all comes down to me being too lazy and having no motivation to make myself out of breath and sweaty :?
I should really do something about it :x
I should really do something about it :x
My exercise varies.
I try to get a round of dicsussion with a creationist every day, just to get the blood flowing.
Depending on the stupidity or persistence (or persistent stupidity?) of the creationist, the amount of exercise varies quite a bit from day to day.
I try to get a round of dicsussion with a creationist every day, just to get the blood flowing.
Depending on the stupidity or persistence (or persistent stupidity?) of the creationist, the amount of exercise varies quite a bit from day to day.
Atomicnumber86
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I occasionally put a skateboard under my feet, and then I become one with the asphalt.
I was doing 20-30 miles on ellipticals a week. I am starting to get lazy again after my recovery.
I was in an accident last year and broke my back. I have always been pretty fit and enjoyed sports ect. 15 years of MMA, just for fun. So came back with a vengeance during the rehab. Now im getting lazy and only do 6-7 miles a week.
Whats sad is that I also spent a few months as a vegetarian, and that really helped my endurance, but now im eating red meat like a vengeance, I cant get off the couch to save my life lol.
I see nothing wrong with eating meat, but I do think its important to keep it light sometimes depending on what you want your body to do.
I was in an accident last year and broke my back. I have always been pretty fit and enjoyed sports ect. 15 years of MMA, just for fun. So came back with a vengeance during the rehab. Now im getting lazy and only do 6-7 miles a week.
Whats sad is that I also spent a few months as a vegetarian, and that really helped my endurance, but now im eating red meat like a vengeance, I cant get off the couch to save my life lol.
I see nothing wrong with eating meat, but I do think its important to keep it light sometimes depending on what you want your body to do.
ImprobableJoe
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Thanks a lot. It really does matter.richi1173 said:My best wishes to her.
It sucks to get sick, or have a loved one get sick. I went through the experience myself and ended up overweight. I started just a month ago on an exercise and diet routine and results are showing already. Six packs here I come
We have moved our start date for Monday, since she's not quite 100%. Wish us luck!
University tuition scored me a free gym membership. I've never really felt the urge to lift weights though, so I usually just run the track after class as I have a 5 hour spare most days. Now that school's done I'll have to find some motivation to run outside.
Schnittertm
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CosmicSpork said:
Well, I don't even have a dog to walk with, but I'm with you on the 'I really should do something about it' thing.
I (used to...lapsed quite a bit now) hit people with (real, metal, blunt) swords twice a week. Plus lugging a tent around, setting up camp, and then mustering in armour before walking onto a battlefield every other weekend in summer tends to keep one in reasonable shape.
I'm switching my focus more to martial arts, now. Trying to get at least one session in the dojo each week. Preferably two.
I'm switching my focus more to martial arts, now. Trying to get at least one session in the dojo each week. Preferably two.