Woods, survival, fun, whatever-kind -- FITNESS -- what can YOU do??

I do a mix of callethenics, kettle bells and power lifting mixed with running
I try to do several tough mudder or spartan style obstacle races a year, and practice mma regularly
 
Good workout stories! :-) I see some of you all struggle with injuries too. Makes me feel a little less worn out, to know that I am not the only lifter or practicing sportsman inhibited by an injury. :-) I tried my hand at a single-hand dumbbell press (115 pounds)...used a jerk and clean to get it up..problem was when I let it down...gravity. Ouch. One year later, I find myself taking it easy and being satisfied with what I can maintain. Lol. Still above-average abilities, which for my age, is not at all bad. Anyone whom trains or exercises should be proud of themselves, it takes commitment and discipline. You all do well!
 
pitdog said:
I've totally revamped my training in the past 6 months or so. I now do nearly all my exercises to a Tabata protocol...usually 8 sets with each set lasting for 20 seconds with a 10 second rest between each one. Using exercises such as dips, pushups, sqauts etc with some dynamic combo type exercises thrown in it not only works the muscles but really gets the old heart pumping as well !
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Got a question for ya. This style of HIT seems like something I'd like to give a try. My question is, each exercise or series of exercises are designed to be 4 mins long. How my 4 min segments does one do for a day's workout? Then, how many workouts per week?
 
JohnnyO said:
Got a question for ya. This style of HIT seems like something I'd like to give a try. My question is, each exercise or series of exercises are designed to be 4 mins long. How my 4 min segments does one do for a day's workout? Then, how many workouts per week?
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Hey buddy, for a large bodypart such as Legs, Chest, Back I'll typically do 3 segments, smaller bodyparts such as Biceps would usually get two. I should add though that I train very instictively nowdays so nothing is set in stone. For example on a chest day I might just do two segments and then decide to just do some weighted dips, I could then do as many as 8 or 10 traditional sets of those. For the most part I do stick to the Tabata protocol though and love the results I've been getting.
I will also sometimes alternate body parts during a segment for example on an arm day I might do Tabata but do bicep curls for 20 secs-10 secs rest- then do tricep presses for 20 secs and repeat this for the 4 minutes.
If I'm working a block of long days or nights at work then I won't workout during those 4 days and just train every day on my 4 days off. When I'm working short ( 8 hr ) shifts I might change things around and workout during my work days also.

Hope this helps, please feel free to hit me with any other questions.
 
Thanks Pit. This was very useful. General guidelines is exactly what I was looking for. I'm always looking for training alternatives to add to what I already do. Was only recently introduced to this method of training and found it, interesting! Appreciate your getting back to me so soon.
 
Competing in World Powerlifting Championships next week along with my son in Vegas. I'm in Masters 50-54 at 165# and my son Teen 16-17 at 220# (Yeah I know)
We lift 4 days per week. Do strongman (logs, rocks, sand bags, prowler, sled, battle ropes and kettle bells) once or twice per week.
Usually on off days we do body weight and light kettlebells.

Occasionally we do something stupid. The most recent was two of us flipping our 350# tire for 1/2 mile (total not each) in about 40 minutes.
 
Well a 56 year old weighing in here. I've been physically active since I was 13 y.o. Was into judo, karate, and weight training way back then. Did martial arts for 33+years with ranks in both Japanese karate and Judo. The gym I trained in had half for the dojo and the other half for bodybuilders, so it was quite a mix. Even today I train 4-5 days a week, alternating between weights, cardio, and karate techniques. Do all my training at home now as 1/4 of my basement is set up as my gym/dojo. Always feels good, and I am in better shape(no belly) then my hunting partners, most of who are in their 30's!
Stay fit my friends.
-Paul
 
Gave Tabata a try just minutes ago. Taking into consideration I did not workout for a week, while visiting family, I did all exercise without weights. Body wt only.

Did 4 segments for legs. Body Squats, Step-Ups, Lunges and Calve Raise. Hard to tell at this point how it will compare to using weights/cables, but sure got my heart and lungs working. By the end of the 5th set in each exercise it stated to get difficult. The last 3 were strenuous. Happy to finish the 8th.

Seems to be very good for muscle endurance and high intensity cardio. Can easily be adjusted for strength by adding weight to each exercise. I can tell you this, it was not a pleasurable experience walking up the stairs from my basement when finished.
 
I currently do fasted cardio first thing in the morning (90-120 minutes on a tread at 18% incline & 3mph w/ 20lb weighted vest) 4-6 days per week in order to keep myself in good backpacking condition. I also lift (combination of functional and physique work) 4 days per week in the afternoons to keep myself in good boyfriend condition.
 
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