Even nerds like me need to hit the weights here and there. I, myself, have been dropped down to having to do just push-ups (adding +1 everyday and trying to very from normal to diamond [working my way up to clapping and one handed] since they hit the muscles a bit differently) because my weights are either taken or a 30 minute drive away. But from what my college coach said your muscles will degrade after 72 hours of no hard work, so as long as you do some push-ups/ jumping jacks/ weight lifting, you have a chance to drastically slow degradation (I have to walk everywhere/ up flights of stairs everyday for my job, so I am not worried about my legs as much). So what exactly do yall do for your weight training? Sports? Hitting the gym?
I take Martial Arts so there ya go. That's a good hour or so twice a week, when it fits my schedule. I have zero access to weights or anything so like you said, I'm left with push-ups.
Also lately I've been in the process of moving my bedroom from a room upstairs to a room in the basement. This involves carrying all my stuff down all those stairs, armload by armload by armload. back and forth, all day. My leg muscles are intercourse in' amazing.
I don't work out at all. I know I should, but god darn I hate doing it so much. Seriously, of all the things I absolutely hate, working out is one of the top ones...
I usually go to the gym on a weekly basis.
Preferably on days that I work.
I usually don't work out much...though my job usually nets me the work I need (I'm typically on the move, lifting stuff, carrying stuff, pushing stuff, you get the idea), and me and my gf are planning on walking a trail in town as often as possible this summer.
I guess I'm not quite as active as I should be, but I'm at least semi-active, so I guess it's not all bad.
Quote from: Nayrman on May 31, 2011, 07:30:46 AM
I don't work out at all. I know I should, but god darn I hate doing it so much. Seriously, of all the things I absolutely hate, working out is one of the top ones...
It gets easier after you start, it just takes a few days. Eventually you ignore the soreness after you get done and are able to do more. I hate running as a workout, but sometimes I have to do it (unfortunately).
@Kayo, I think martial arts is probably one of the best kinds of workouts (wish I could do it somewhere) just because you are forcing your body to use most of your muscles.
I hate working out, like lifting and stuff. I just stick to good eating habits, dance, and A LOT of walking. I always go for a run every morning on the beach, and sometimes at night too if im especially stressed out. Lately ive been going to my friends yoga and kickboxing classes once a week, thats pretty fun and keeps you in shape.
Quote from: Tahrann on May 31, 2011, 11:43:30 AM
@Kayo, I think martial arts is probably one of the best kinds of workouts (wish I could do it somewhere) just because you are forcing your body to use most of your muscles.
Especially because we're currently doing some demo form that involves doing a 360 degree spinning kick into a cartwheel. I have no clue why, but it's quite the workout (i could never even do cartwheels before lol)
but breaking things is fun :3
Weights, Wrestling, Heavy Lifting, Walk my Dog. I'm kinda a beast, if you didn't know.
Quote from: Misha on May 31, 2011, 12:13:28 PM
I hate working out, like lifting and stuff. I just stick to good eating habits, dance, and A LOT of walking. I always go for a run every morning on the beach, and sometimes at night too if im especially stressed out. Lately ive been going to my friends yoga and kickboxing classes once a week, thats pretty fun and keeps you in shape.
I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, but apparently running and working out in the morning is really bad for you. I mean, if you really like it and it works for you, then props to ya, but I read somewhere that if you force yourself to do it in the morning that it's really bad. The rest of your workout stuff sounds great though. I've heard that yoga is surprisingly helpful and healthy.
Anyway, I try to exercise somehow at least once a day. Every weekend I run/walk/bike about a mile and a half (maybe two). I also play drums (albeit on videogames), but it's actually a great workout if you play decently difficult songs (i.e. Expert level) for at least half an hour. As for exercises, I generally do at least one of these a day (all in one rep or whatever):
- 30 sit-ups (I've done 100 at most, but recently I've only been able to easily get up to about 60)
- flexing/working my abs (think of doing a sit-up and stopping at a third or fourth of the way, then holding it for a minute without using the rest of your body) for at least a minute (I do this one twice to work out the upper and lower abs)
- at least 40 push-ups (I've done 50 at most)
- at least 15 pull-ups/chin-ups (i.e. underhand grip or overhand grip, I've done 18 at most)
- at least 30, usually 35 squats
- using this little grip tool in each hand for a minute after gripping it in each hand at least 70 times
Sometimes, my friends and I get together on weekends and do this thing we call "workout club," which is exactly what it implies. It's pretty much us doing the things I just mentioned plus running and jumping jacks.
Well I play the drums on Guitar Hero/Rock Band regularly so this sort of counts then, if you say so.
It's not bad if you work out in the morning. You're simply more prone to injury and you won't get as good of a workout in the morning. Doing it in the day is the best time.
Quote from: Magnum the Magical Pony on June 08, 2011, 01:02:33 AM
It's not bad if you work out in the morning. You're simply more prone to injury and you won't get as good of a workout in the morning. Doing it in the day is the best time.
Yep. That's pretty much it.
I'm strongly against doing exercise in the morning when I'm tired. I refuse to do it, actually. I prefer nighttime, like oh, 7 PM or so. Coincidentally I'm going to Martial Arts tonight at that time. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee
I've started running 40 minutes a day now and doing 30 pushups every night. I also lift weights. Starting off easy, 50 laying going up and down, then 25 laying down going from my outstretched sides to the center of my chest.
Quote from: Custom on June 21, 2011, 06:53:29 PM
I've started running 40 minutes a day now and doing 30 pushups every night. I also lift weights. Starting off easy, 50 laying going up and down, then 25 laying down going from my outstretched sides to the center of my chest.
CUSTOM YOU'RE BACK
WELCOME BACK BRO <3
I've always had a problem with running. Never been able to do long distances easily. I stick to power kinds of things and.. speaking of which, I should really start doing my nightly push-ups more. I haven't been lately because I'm busy with other things but I really need to get that going again.
Sadly I do not have weight lifting stuff in my house so I can't exactly do those. It really sucks. I'd join a gym but I think all the ones around here don't let you be a member unless you're 18, but I'll have to double check.
I'm beginning to get back into working out-Attending the gym when possible, but I'm also going to start biking around town for good periods of time when I can't attend the gym.
Quote from: Alisaihin on June 23, 2011, 09:37:25 AM
I'm beginning to get back into working out-Attending the gym when possible, but I'm also going to start biking around town for good periods of time when I can't attend the gym.
Sounds like a pretty good idea. I'd do biking if I had the time later in the day, but I am starting to hang out with friends more so that means more walking/ laughing/ other calorie burning activities. I gotta admit though, doing pushups with +1 every day is starting to show. Gonna do 43 normal and 23 diamond tonight.
Just had "workout club" with my friends today. It was a success, although I must teach two of my friends proper form for push-ups.
Quote from: RX-78-2 on June 23, 2011, 11:04:27 PM
Just had "workout club" with my friends today. It was a success, although I must teach two of my friends proper form for push-ups.
Stomp on their knees if their knees touch the ground?
lol. I'll probably just end up dangling a Devil Dog in their faces.
I don't need to work out. My metabolism keeps me slim anyway
Of course I could work out to get stronger, but meh.
Quote from: Doodle on June 29, 2011, 12:14:59 AM
I don't need to work out. My metabolism keeps me slim anyway
Of course I could work out to get stronger, but meh.
Muscle building would be good so you aren't brittle and frail.
The wimenz don't like the brittle. Nor do they the frail. No siree.
Meat is what real women need.
I have a friend that loves moobs. Then again, she's also my friend that wins "most likely to be gay" award. ...Along with another one of my friends.
Anyway, I don't work out. I swim in the summer. I play tennis in the summer. I walk my dog everyday. Just the light, fun stuff. And women, in my opinion, prefer the guys they date to be slightly less attractive/in shape than they are. But only slightly. If the guy is a lot uglier than they are, there needs to be a lot more emphasis on the personality of the guy to back him up. If he's a lot hotter, well... He doesn't have to try very hard, but it'll be a lot more work on the girl's part to keep her insecurities at bay. Which could lead to doing a lot of freaky things (of the sexual or creepy stalker variety), or she could push him away because he unconsciously makes her feel worse about herself.
Of course, that's a very crude description. The personality/fetishes/turn-on's of both parties can influence a relationship. You can't really set a standard, although we all try.
Quote from: Dog Food on July 01, 2011, 07:23:58 AM
I have a friend that loves moobs. Then again, she's also my friend that wins "most likely to be gay" award. ...Along with another one of my friends.
Anyway, I don't work out. I swim in the summer. I play tennis in the summer. I walk my dog everyday. Just the light, fun stuff. And women, in my opinion, prefer the guys they date to be slightly less attractive/in shape than they are. But only slightly. If the guy is a lot uglier than they are, there needs to be a lot more emphasis on the personality of the guy to back him up. If he's a lot hotter, well... He doesn't have to try very hard, but it'll be a lot more work on the girl's part to keep her insecurities at bay. Which could lead to doing a lot of freaky things (of the sexual or creepy stalker variety), or she could push him away because he unconsciously makes her feel worse about herself.
Of course, that's a very crude description. The personality/fetishes/turn-on's of both parties can influence a relationship. You can't really set a standard, although we all try.
Or they could both be average looking. It depends though; some people are more shallow than others.
Quote from: Dog Food on July 01, 2011, 07:23:58 AM
or she could push him away because he unconsciously makes her feel worse about herself.
*subconsciously
Just trying to help. I do agree with everything in your post though. I've heard about things like this before and it makes a lot of sense, unfortunately.
Quote from: RX-78-2 on July 01, 2011, 10:52:26 PM
*subconsciously
Just trying to help. I do agree with everything in your post though. I've heard about things like this before and it makes a lot of sense, unfortunately.
I think unconsciously would be correct, too. Since you seem to make such a point of doing that.
Yeah, you're wrong. It could be "unconsciously".
I do:
100-200 pushups a day
5 1-minute planks
5x5 benchpress 100 pounds
Working on my benchpress. My arms aren't strong at all.
Quote from: Tsumaru on July 16, 2011, 05:55:26 PM
100-200 pushups a day
See this is what I could and SHOULD do. Well not 200 at once, but like different sets throughout the day. I assume that's what you're doing.
I usually do 50 at a time, inclined. Normal, on the floor pushups cause a lot of wrist strain.
Last time I tested my endurance, though, I did something like 175 pushups before my arms collapsed. That was a while back.
Quote from: Tsumaru on July 17, 2011, 08:38:14 PM
I usually do 50 at a time, inclined. Normal, on the floor pushups cause a lot of wrist strain.
Last time I tested my endurance, though, I did something like 175 pushups before my arms collapsed. That was a while back.
I get that problem first before anything when I do pushups--my wrist gives me that feeling of "I should probably stop before I make this worse". I tend to stop at the slightest bit of wrist pain, since I've intercourse ed up my wrist in the past and am being overly cautious to not do that again.
Quote from: Kayo on July 16, 2011, 01:43:50 PM
I think unconsciously would be correct, too. Since you seem to make such a point of doing that.
Yeah, you're wrong. It could be "unconsciously".
Actually, it can't be "unconsciously." I won't bother explaining it though; look it up. http://www.m-w.com/ (http://www.m-w.com/)
Quote from: RX-78-2 on July 18, 2011, 10:59:04 PM
Actually, it can't be "unconsciously." I won't bother explaining it though; look it up. http://www.m-w.com/ (http://www.m-w.com/)
I'll consciously knock you unconscious.
What
Well, I'll give you credit for that. :P
Quote from: RX-78-2 on July 18, 2011, 11:36:42 PM
Well, I'll give you credit for that. :P
WELL DID I USE ALL THE WORDS CORRECTLY
Rewind 10 days: Yes.
every time i watch an episode of dbz i get the urge to lift weights
Quote from: Custom on July 30, 2011, 02:26:11 PM
every time i watch an episode of dbz i get the urge to lift weights
interesting
Quote from: Kayo on July 31, 2011, 09:16:55 PM
interesting
my goal in life is to be goku
or vegeta i can't decide
Quote from: Custom on July 31, 2011, 09:53:47 PM
my goal in life is to be goku
or vegeta i can't decide
can you make your hair spike up
Quote from: Custom on July 31, 2011, 09:53:47 PM
my goal in life is to be goku
or vegeta i can't decide
You could only be Vegeta if you had an epic Widow's peak.
Or you could just
poop concentrate so hard you will one to appear
Quote from: Turok on July 31, 2011, 10:33:06 PM
You could only be Vegeta if you had an epic Widow's peak.
Or you could just poop concentrate so hard you will one to appear
When I first read that last sentence I first thought you left out a verb before I thought of the second meaning of "will" D: