As everyone progresses onward toward their goals, remember that fitness, wellness, and health are journeys, NOT destinations. A little picture for you:
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Less Is More: The Official Becker Fitness Thread
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Well said!!
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Started at 27% body fat 5'9 215lb in nov. currently at 15% 185lb.
Workout 5 days a week 50mins
Mon shoulders,back, legs- 3 excerise per muscle group 4 sets of 10-12 reps
Tue bi tri chest
wed modified crossfit workout plus core and traps
thur shoulders,back,legs
fri bi tri chest
sat stretch light cardio
sun rest stretch
Diet doubled my protein halved my carbs. I also upped my water intake to 120 ounces plus at leat two servings of fruit and two of veggies. No supplements just a multi vitamin and glucosimine for the joints.
What I have learned over the years. Life style change not diet, stay consistent don't burn out after a few months.
Workout 5 days a week 50mins
Mon shoulders,back, legs- 3 excerise per muscle group 4 sets of 10-12 reps
Tue bi tri chest
wed modified crossfit workout plus core and traps
thur shoulders,back,legs
fri bi tri chest
sat stretch light cardio
sun rest stretch
Diet doubled my protein halved my carbs. I also upped my water intake to 120 ounces plus at leat two servings of fruit and two of veggies. No supplements just a multi vitamin and glucosimine for the joints.
What I have learned over the years. Life style change not diet, stay consistent don't burn out after a few months.
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Fantastic news( not really)...got hurt at work, doc thinks its a torn rotator or labrum......yay, already had it fixed once. Got my MRI today, will know monday...so much for the new fitness regiment.......sorry for the bummer, im pissed. Praying for just a sprain, bone spur or something i can work thru...we will see.
My fitness is running. I haven't been keeping track of my weight lately, but in 2012 I lost about 20 pounds throughout the year. What I have been keeping track of is distance. Last year I ran 844 miles. And so far this year I've got 120 miles, and I'm off to a slower start than I was hoping for. On February 24 I run my first marathon. The Tokyo Marathon, just me and my closest 35,000 friends running around Tokyo.
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Down to 222.... Maybe I'll start working out sometime soon.
Well, I dropped the "daily workout" thing. I have 3 very different training sessions a week now, which I will try to do consistently.
Monday - Lifting. Requires gym membership (20€ a month) Just plain old weightlifting, workout takes about 1hr20mins and trains my whole body. No playing around with different muscle groups here, because I only lift once a week.
Wednesday - Hellnight. Free. 2hr workout, geared towards Parkour. It is exactly what the name suggests. Always outside, with 10-80 people (depending on the weather), and everyone powers through the whole 2 hrs as a team. You complain that you're exhausted and can't do any more? "If you can still complain, you can keep on going." You throw up? You finish your business and continue. I was there for the first time in 2 years today, and now I'm at home, completely exhausted, I know I'm gonna be in hell tomorrow, but I feel awesome and I'm proud of myself for pulling through and finishing the whole thing.
Friday - Indoors Parkour/Freerunning training. 4€. 3hrs of doing whatever the hell you want in an old school gym. The gym is not the best thing in the world, but we have a few trampolines, lots of mats, and just standard school gym stuff. I like to practice more arobatic stuff there, which I wouldn't do outside, like front/backflips, learning new tricks safely and so on.
On top of that, I have a pretty demanding job (I am a machinist, which involves lots of heavy lifting and carrying) and I ride my bike and longboard a lot. I don't have a car, so I have to get everywhere using public transportation and these two.
I have a few little goals for 2013. One of them is this:
[video=youtube;r2OGpM6HBro]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2OGpM6HBro&feature=player_detailpage[/video]
Monday - Lifting. Requires gym membership (20€ a month) Just plain old weightlifting, workout takes about 1hr20mins and trains my whole body. No playing around with different muscle groups here, because I only lift once a week.
Wednesday - Hellnight. Free. 2hr workout, geared towards Parkour. It is exactly what the name suggests. Always outside, with 10-80 people (depending on the weather), and everyone powers through the whole 2 hrs as a team. You complain that you're exhausted and can't do any more? "If you can still complain, you can keep on going." You throw up? You finish your business and continue. I was there for the first time in 2 years today, and now I'm at home, completely exhausted, I know I'm gonna be in hell tomorrow, but I feel awesome and I'm proud of myself for pulling through and finishing the whole thing.
Friday - Indoors Parkour/Freerunning training. 4€. 3hrs of doing whatever the hell you want in an old school gym. The gym is not the best thing in the world, but we have a few trampolines, lots of mats, and just standard school gym stuff. I like to practice more arobatic stuff there, which I wouldn't do outside, like front/backflips, learning new tricks safely and so on.
On top of that, I have a pretty demanding job (I am a machinist, which involves lots of heavy lifting and carrying) and I ride my bike and longboard a lot. I don't have a car, so I have to get everywhere using public transportation and these two.
I have a few little goals for 2013. One of them is this:
[video=youtube;r2OGpM6HBro]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2OGpM6HBro&feature=player_detailpage[/video]
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Gotta say, I've never tried the bicycle muscle up! LOL! The end when he jumps up on the bar is pretty dope though, I'll def be working on that shortly...
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My fitness routine is: Chin ups, 5, then a minute break. do that for a minimum of 20 min. if I am watching TV I'll go an hour. (chin up bar is on my living room.) Once the weather warms up I pound the snot out of a log with a sledge or back of a maul. Count your swings do a set amount and break. And my other favorite thing to do is carry a log/stump around my yard. I'm not going to win any body building contests but I think I am keeping in shape. mrn8 I'm down with the push ups I used to be able to do 100 I think I could do 50 but its been awhile. I'm in, 100 push ups by the end of the year.
45 I got some work to do.
45 I got some work to do.
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I just found this thread,
I need some added ass whoopin!
3 weeks ago, I was at a clients house, hanging a bathroom mirror, look down and saw a scale.......I stepped on it. NO, it didn't break or anything, but it did say....247lbs.
WHAT! When I got out of the Army, I was 207...yeah, that was many moons ago, but what the hell man.
So, I went on a diet and exercise program. I am setting my target goal to look good on my 40th birthday in a few months.
I am down to 233 and holding for about 4 days.
I need to start lifting more and walking a lot. I can't run, my knees are like old chevy doors...they make noise operating.
I would like to get under 230 next week, and get going feeling better.
I basically already feel great.
Good luck to all of you trying....man its tough.
Oh, I cheated last night, and ate chocolate covered goji berries...pretty damn good way to cheat!
I need some added ass whoopin!
3 weeks ago, I was at a clients house, hanging a bathroom mirror, look down and saw a scale.......I stepped on it. NO, it didn't break or anything, but it did say....247lbs.
WHAT! When I got out of the Army, I was 207...yeah, that was many moons ago, but what the hell man.
So, I went on a diet and exercise program. I am setting my target goal to look good on my 40th birthday in a few months.
I am down to 233 and holding for about 4 days.
I need to start lifting more and walking a lot. I can't run, my knees are like old chevy doors...they make noise operating.
I would like to get under 230 next week, and get going feeling better.
I basically already feel great.
Good luck to all of you trying....man its tough.
Oh, I cheated last night, and ate chocolate covered goji berries...pretty damn good way to cheat!
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Bah. I've been working out steadily, and pushups seem to be getting harder. Sigh. I'm gonna try to work up to doing around 1000 a day.
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sure. i'll check in. why not.
i am the heaviest i've ever been. i am at 265 and 6'ish. but, i've been told i "carry it well", so i got that going for me.
i just turned 40. and, my knees hurt.
rather than the typical new year's resolution of, "I'm going to get into wicked good shape this year!", i decided to pick something a little more specific/measurable. instead, this year, my resolution is to hike The Long Trail. For those not familiar with the LT, it runs the length of VT from MA to Quebec....272 miles (ish).
i signed up for a Spartan Race (the 13 miler) several months ago. Needless to say, my buddy's a good salesman. race date is Sept 20 (or 21's...can't remember). so, the way i figure, if i complete my goal of the long trail prior to race date, i should be in ok shape.
motivation is tough for me. it's very easy for me to find an excuse not to exercise. so, i have taken to XFit classes and Body Pump classes. good way for me to stay accountable. and really...i have a good time with it. when spring comes around, it shouldbe easier, as i can ride my bike to/from work.
i am only a few weeks in, but starting to feel better. i haven't lost any weight, but that's because i eat too much and drink like a fish. i will need to remedy this.
i worked hard to get out of shape....i will need to work hard to get back into shape.
thanks for starting the thread guyon.
i am the heaviest i've ever been. i am at 265 and 6'ish. but, i've been told i "carry it well", so i got that going for me.
i just turned 40. and, my knees hurt. rather than the typical new year's resolution of, "I'm going to get into wicked good shape this year!", i decided to pick something a little more specific/measurable. instead, this year, my resolution is to hike The Long Trail. For those not familiar with the LT, it runs the length of VT from MA to Quebec....272 miles (ish).
i signed up for a Spartan Race (the 13 miler) several months ago. Needless to say, my buddy's a good salesman. race date is Sept 20 (or 21's...can't remember). so, the way i figure, if i complete my goal of the long trail prior to race date, i should be in ok shape.
motivation is tough for me. it's very easy for me to find an excuse not to exercise. so, i have taken to XFit classes and Body Pump classes. good way for me to stay accountable. and really...i have a good time with it. when spring comes around, it shouldbe easier, as i can ride my bike to/from work.
i am only a few weeks in, but starting to feel better. i haven't lost any weight, but that's because i eat too much and drink like a fish. i will need to remedy this.
i worked hard to get out of shape....i will need to work hard to get back into shape.
thanks for starting the thread guyon.
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Gonna do this in portland: http://electricrun.com/
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Due to dental issues I had to postpone starting working out. I have still managed to drop 33 pounds so far due to dietary changes. I have had a total of 4 sodas this year and have completely dropped the chips/salty-fatty snacks I used to eat every day. It is really nice to have my coworkers and friends notice the drop in weight too. Next weeks goal is to start walking 3 times a week. My short term goal is to get into shape to be able to go hike Lost Maples State Natural Area again. I have not been there in 20 years, but have a lot of great memories from hiking and backpacking there.
Also on a side note, Feb 1 was my 11 year anniversary for quitting a twenty year tobacco addiction.. I dipped copenhagen from age 14 to 34, one of the main reasons i have had and still need more root canals.. It is never to late to quit that garbage...
Glad this thread is still going strong! :thumbup:
Also on a side note, Feb 1 was my 11 year anniversary for quitting a twenty year tobacco addiction.. I dipped copenhagen from age 14 to 34, one of the main reasons i have had and still need more root canals.. It is never to late to quit that garbage...
Glad this thread is still going strong! :thumbup:
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